Showing posts with label youth empowerment. Show all posts
Showing posts with label youth empowerment. Show all posts

Friday, August 26, 2011

Updates, Contest, Sisterhood Celebrations and Stuff

I seriously want to thank everyone for all the love shown since the opening of the Urban Chocolate - Style Spot. A very special thanks to Elle and Alycia, fellow bloggers who've sent much love my way. Check out Elle at www.bealestreetchic.onsugar.com and Alycia at www.alldaynatural.com. They both stopped by the Indie Crowd Market last weekend. I didn't get a chance to take pics...shame on me, right? Indie Crowd Market, you ask...just Google it!


Elle is one of three featured guests at the next When My Sister Grows, I Grow. When I Grow, My Sister Grows. Take a glimpse at my previous post to find out what this celebration of sisterhood is all about. Also being featured is Karizma Clark. I've actually known Karizma for a while now, but just reconnected with her via Paragon Souls of Art. Yea, you may want to google that too. She's making big moves with some nationally known independent music artists, so you definitely want to be there to hear what she's been up to. Our final guest is Angel, a dancer and poet...just met her a couple of months ago via Karizma and I believe we share cousins. But when I met her again at a live taping of the Loretta McNary Show, she briefly shared with me her plans to host an Alzheimers benefit in honor of her grandmother, and I immediately knew she had to share this story with others. Click HERE for the next event's details, really no need to rsvp, though...I'm sure we'll have enough space.


OK, so here's the contest and your chance to win a $40 gift certificate. Simply refer friends who visit during the week of Monday, August 29th - Friday, September 2nd. When your friend(s) stop by, be sure they mention your name. The person who refers the most friends to the Urban Chocolate - Style Spot during that week, wins. Simple, right? Sure is. You've got a whole week to send them,...go ahead, you can't keep ALL the good deals to yourself, share it. Remember, when I grow, you grow!


Last Update, I promise. I know, I really should blog more so I wouldn't have to rant so much on one post, but oh well. Such is life. So I converted my personal fb profile to an Urban Chocolate Updates page. Too many reasons to name now...but let me say, I feel so free.

Ta ta for now, beautiful people. I'm busy playing den mother at my daughter's birthday sleepover. Pray for me, ok?

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Friday, July 29, 2011

Youth Empowerment

Hey Ya’ll!

One step closer to getting an assistant. A couple more interviews and I should have someone chosen as soon as tomorrow! So excited cause I need to be released to get these designs outta my head. Not what my post is about today though, but thought I would share it anyway.

Today, I want to introduce you to Brittany. Brittany is a teenager from my church who’s taken an interest in making jewelry. She probably just started crafting this year and she has already matured to working with different materials. I offered her the opportunity to sell her pieces in my spot and last night she brought me six pairs of feather earrings! I am proud to announce that yesterday, Brittany made her first sell! It was a full and beautiful caramel /white combo similar to these:

I am proud of Brittany and will be working closely with her to build her brand! Hmmm, I think I see where this is going…





Enjoy a few more pieces from Brittany and be sure to stop by the Urban Chocolate - Style Spot.

4466 Elvis Presley - Suite 260

Memphis, TN 38116

901-463-0697