Creatives on the Go

Chi IIochi, Chats Mission and Purpose Through Fashion

by Destinee PorterNovember 16, 2020

Nigerian stylist Chi IIochi is the owner of Styling By Chi where she styles pretty much everyone from models to children with autism, the elderly, those with Down Syndrome. “I go into Black communities that are not…

15Nov

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

Entertainment Strategist, Darius Bradley, Chats Creative Strategy

by Destinee PorterNovember 15, 2020

Getting into the entertainment industry and really making a name for yourself is hard, if you don’t have the right strategy. This is why Entertainment Strategist, Darius Bradley, does what he does. He helps those in the…

09Nov

Creatives on the Go

William Benson, Patrick Ductant Chat Champagne Business

by Destinee PorterNovember 9, 2020

“Billionaires Row has a unique passion for distinction, exclusivity, and uniqueness, fueling its rise to one of the most recognizable brands in the world”. Entrepreneurs William Benson and Patrick Ductant are the owners of Billionaires Row, which…

26Oct

Creatives on the Go, Film Reviews

Rising Actress, Tanisha Long, Chats On BET+ Series “BIGGER”

by Naomi K. BonmanOctober 26, 2020

It is always refreshing to see new and upcoming faces of color emerge into the Hollywood scene, and BET+ has been a great source in providing opportunities for actors of color, such as Tanisha Long. Ms. Long…

18Oct

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

World Renowned Producer Derrick Ashong Chats Musical Empire

by LaTanyaScottOctober 18, 2020

Awakened Lounge is proud to recognize our very own La’Tanya Scott who recently received an award from The Alabama River Alliance: The Young Emerging Leaders Award for her work as The Environmental Science Educator for the Cahaba…

Creatives on the Go, Film Producers

Unskrypted TV, Redefines the Narrative within the Black Community

by LaTanyaScottAugust 8, 2020

https://youtu.be/Bw9FfzLBjZ4 Changing the narrative. This has been the mission for the Black community because point blank, we need to tell OUR own stories and this is why Folasadé Ogunmokun founded and launched Unskrypted TV. The streaming platform…

08Aug

Creatives on the Go

Lady Lager Launches Brewing Company to Fill in the Gap

by Destinee PorterAugust 8, 2020

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Awakened Lounge, LLC (@awakenedlounge) Newly launched in March 2018, Rhythm Brewing Co. is a New Haven, CT based brewery, founded by Alisa Bowens-Mercado. Realizing the lack of craft…

Creatives on the Go

Brand Strategist, Sierra McCowan, Elevates Women Business Owners

by Naosha GreggJuly 16, 2020

Branding is essential when it comes to building a business and brand. Many have aspirations of branching out on their own, but lack direction inn how to effectively market and brand themselves. This is where coaches, such…

09Jul

Creatives on the Go

Spoken Word Artist Jusme Chats on Branding His Identity

by Destinee PorterJuly 9, 2020

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Awakened Lounge, LLC (@awakenedlounge) Jusme discusses his Motivations, Health in the Black Community, Confidence, and his Identity as a Spoken Word Artist, Author, and Motivational Speaker. The Empress…

15Jun

Creatives on the Go

Curls CEO, Mahisha Dellinger, Chats on Generational Wealth

by Destinee PorterJune 15, 2020

As Black women, sometimes it is hard to find a good product for our hair. Our hair is just special. This is why we need products made specifically for us, by us. The CEO of Curls Beauty…