April, 2025 - Awakened Lounge

by Awakened LoungeApril 10, 2025

MAVUNO EXPANDS FOOTPRINT TO NORTHEAST OHIO CLEVELAND, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mavuno, an Ohio-based retail cannabis company, is expanding its presence in Northeast Ohio with the opening of two new dispensaries in Summer 2025 in Cleveland's Gordon Square neighborhood…

08Apr

Creatives on the Go, Film Reviews

From the Cage to the Sage: Shane Dougherty Stars in Hulu’s New Series ‘Got to Get Out’ Alongside Omarosa And Cynthia Bailey

by Awakened LoungeApril 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=hO5gx3FqHPCMa8PV&v=9MRebuiHW5I&feature=youtu.be In an exciting leap from the MMA cage to the engaging realm of reality television, Shane Dougherty is ready to showcase his talents in Hulu's highly anticipated series "Got to Get Out," which premieres on Friday, April 11. The former undefeated MMA champion and…

03Apr

Mental Health

Meet the Black Woman Empowering Others, Using Her Own Trauma to Advocate for Mental Health

by Awakened LoungeApril 3, 2025

Necia Brunson, a 31-year-old inspirational African American woman professionally known as Necia B., is using her voice to spark healing across the country. A Philadelphia native who grew up battling depression, trauma, and suicidal thoughts, Necia B.…

02Apr

Travel Tips

I’m on an airline’s credit card blacklist. How do I get off?

by Christopher ElliottApril 2, 2025

When Air France flagged Elana Gershuny's ticket as fraudulent, it didn't just strand her in Lyon, France. It also landed her on a secret airline blacklist. "They won't remove me from their fraud list even after going…

01Apr

Creatives on the Go

This Black Woman-Owned Luxury Brand Is Thriving Despite DEI Rollbacks—Here’s How

by Awakened LoungeApril 1, 2025

In the wake of widespread DEI cutbacks, many Black and woman-owned businesses are being left behind by the same systems that once promised support. But Ale'Jandra Breaux, founder of the New Orleans-based Ale'B Collection, is proving that…