May 2023
Meet Marquita Rugless “The Event Planner”
Marquita’s love for event planning was sparked when she began co-creating large scale fashion shows during college. The experience and confidence she gained led to her planning and executing her own successful show. Seeing the looks she customized coming down the runway was worth all the research, organizing, and stress. As a result, Marquita Rugless […]
The Me I Pretend To Be with Singer, Songwriter Natalie Gray
“If The 1975 had a baby with Madonna circa 1990… that would be Natalie Gray.” THE ME I PRETEND TO BE is the latest single from Synth-Pop artist Natalie Gray. Grabbing inspiration from some of Natalie’s favourite artists such as Cyndi Lauper and Madonna, as well as more recent artists such as Paramore, Kings Elliot and […]
TIME
As I reflect over this past week, I am reminded about the importance of time. We often say that there is not enough of it in a day. Other times, we lament that it goes by so slowly. All of us at some point either waste a lot of time not taking advantage of the […]
Staff Appreciation
“Give flowers to those who participate in your success” #5 Ways to show your staff they are appreciated. Bonuses are a great way to boost your staff service level because extra money pours back into them and their family. When you have great products your staff should always receive a discounted price and special offers […]
10 Places You Must Tour in Your Lifetime
Everyone loves a great vacation and sometimes depending on how busy you are; you may forget to take one. Life tends to take over, especially when you’re an entrepreneur. You never sit down to find the time to plan your next trip or decide where you’ve always wanted to go visit. Most people do not […]
Lights, Camera, Action and Shoot with Photographer & Videographer Amber Deas
Amber Deas is the owner of A1 Lenz Productions, a production company started in 2015 that provides professional videography and photography services to all surrounding areas. She produces, directs, and edits all of the work you will find on this site. Amber is a talented and driven individual who has worked with models, artists, producers, […]
The Importance of Role Models
It can be hard to stay hopeful in such uncertain times as we’re in. Whether it’s a health crisis, an economic recession, or climate change, the future can seem daunting. Yet among this darkness, there is still light from figures we look up to and admire—role models. Having a role model can be an incredibly […]
The Pretty Boss Mom: Meet Elena “Elle” Brown
Motherhood is one of the most rewarding and stressful balancing acts. It requires pouring your heart out to a little human being while waking up every morning to make sure they have everything they need. In this series, we highlight a few of those women who are in the middle of their greatest balancing act; […]
The Pretty Boss Mom: Danielle Mendoza
Motherhood is one of the most rewarding and stressful balancing acts. It requires pouring your heart out to a little human being while waking up every morning to make sure they have everything they need. In this series, we highlight a few of those women who are in the middle of their greatest balancing act; […]
Your Favorite Expert: Meet Lady T’Mil Curtis
A born and bred Chicagoan that wants to see people win, T’Mil Curtis aka Lady T’Mil Curtis is a well-rounded expert in many areas including marketing, coaching, ministry, public speaking, event production, promotion, and more. With so many areas and fields of interest under her belt, some may see her as a serial entrepreneur. Others […]