#SafariGoals in Kenya
I’ve aspired to visit Kenya for quite some time now. As a country it offers some of the most diverse experiences, from the beach in Diani/Mobassa, to the bustling capital of Nairobi and the amazing safari and tribe in the Masai Mara. I’ll post more about my full trip later, but first, I can’t wait to share more about the safari experience that we had! (Original images featuring Rondel Holder) Through following a travel blogger friend, Monet, also known as The Traveling Child
Black Business Feature: Concrete Connect
CEO, La Shawn Freeman, Concrete Connect What is Concrete Connect? Concrete Connect is Brooklyn’s premier airport shuttle transportation service of choice for Brooklyn residents and visiting travelers who prefer to Ride Well and Travel Well. We offer a safe, reliable and convenient shared-ride transportation experience for customers departing to and from Brooklyn to NYC Airports, all at an affordable price. What inspired you to create your company? I was tired of spending $35
Traveling Beauties: TwoMacks
Hi Whitney! Thank you so much for speaking with us today! So for those who don't know you, can you give a brief background of what you do? I’m a Staten Island, New York native currently based in New Orleans. After spending 7 years in cause marketing for a professional sports team, I recently transitioned into a collective impact strategist role. My function is to facilitate, link, and leverage partnerships in New Orleans to prevent and reduce chronic diseases. Outside of that
Black Business Interview: PULLEDTOGETHER
Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us. We’ve seen so much about what you’re doing with Pulled Together, but for those who don’t know, what is PULLEDTOGETHER all about? RF: PULLEDTOGETHER is somewhat a celebration of my upbringing. It represents my family, my southern roots, family reunions, summers on the lake… just the nostalgia of my childhood with good food at the center. What was the driving force behind you starting PULLEDTOGETHER? PULLEDTOGETHER came about
Black Business Feature: Culture Shock Jewelry
What is Culture Shock jewelry and what inspired you to start? I have always had a passion for learning about other cultures, and really wanted to incorporate that into my career. My goal was to work at a marketing agency that specializes in minority marketing, however after graduating college, it was nearly impossible to find a job. I eventually landed a job at an agency; while it was a valuable learning experience, it was not for me. I became very frustrated in post-grad lif
MY SECRET OASIS - SPICE ISLAND BEACH RESORT, GRENADA
During my recent trip to Grenada I had the opportunity to luxuriate for two days at the renowned, 6-star, Spice Island Beach Resort. Tucked beneath acres of swaying palms on Grand Anse Beach, everything about Spice Island Beach Resort is above and beyond what you expect from a luxury resort. The design aesthetic, the landscaping, amazing views, spacious private villas, perfectly prepared meals - but most importantly, the service level is to me what makes me crave the feeling
I DON'T DO CLUBS: BLACK-OWNED RESTAURANT MONTH
You ever see an idea and think to yourself, "this is exactly what we needed!"? Well, for me being an avid foodie and supporter of black businesses that's the feeling when I saw that idontdoclubs.com launched the first black-owned restaurant month after the success of their black owned owned restaurants listings for New York, DC and Atlanta. Most foodies in New York City have indulged in NY Restaurant Week which launched in 1992. The food experiences are amazing, but more time
BLACK BUSINESS FEATURE: THE TOWN HOTEL OAKLAND, THE HOMAGE HOTEL GROUP
I was able to catch up with Damon Lawrence CEO and Creative Director of Homage Hotel Group. He is a native of Oakland, California and is getting ready to debut a black-owned boutique hotel slated to open Summer 2016. His goal is to have the first black-owned management company and brand. But I don’t want to give too much away, check out the interview below! Soul Society 101: For those who don't know you, can you let our readers know what do and what's your current project? Da
BLACK BUSINESS FEATURE: PRINCESS CHAMBERS INC.
Who remembers senior year of high school? So full of promise, anticipation, dreams. But if any of you can really think back to senior year, you remember money. Costs from things like senior dues, rings, senior trip and possibly most expensive, prom. Not everyone had parents with money to cover the costs of such an expensive but memorable time in life. Enter, Princess Chambers Inc. Princess Chambers Inc. is an organization started by Jennifer Daniel in 2009 that provides dress
BLACK BUSINESS FEATURE: DOMINGA MARTIN - HOUSE OF MING
Dominga Martin is a Brooklyn-based filmmaker originally from Boston, MA. Her company House of Ming Productions is a boutique motion picture company based in Brooklyn, launched in 2001. They specialize in all aspects of production: Narrative Film, Documentary, Music Videos and Commercials. Soul Society 101: What made you start House of Ming? Dominga: I am an Artist and a Director, and my passion is filmmaking. It was a natural process for me to establish my own production com
