It is not uncommon for someone who has experienced or witnessed so much tragedy to be bitter or angry.In fact, it is expected. What is unexpected, however, is when a person emerges from such history but instead chooses to be bold, happy and strong, blessing thousands with music and inspiring lyrics.[...]
Ramona Russell Founder Uptown Liz, Ladybrille Magazine Woman of the Month!
Fall has arrived in California and simultaneously “Think pink!” & “Save the ta-tas!” echoes nationally through the air! Many have campaigned their part, but let’s meet a true champion of the cause that has fully devoted her life to raising awareness for breast cancer. Introducing October 2009′s Ladybrille Magazine Woman[...]
TINU, Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Talks Wild Things and her Shoeholic Addiction
If you thought Naomi Campbell’s SeptemberHarper’s Bazaar “Wild Things” editorial feature was about as “wild” as it gets, then you obviously have never heard about Tinuola (Tinu) Arowolo aka “Jane of all Trades.” Tinu whose sophomore album “Addicted” debuts this October has over seven personalities all rolled in one. She[...]
AFI’s Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Ladybrille Magazine Woman of the Month
New York Fashion Week is literally right around the corner! As the fashion industry prepares for a spectacular week, this September, of fabulous shows, paparazzi, fashionistas, beautiful models, great parties and of course the business of fashion, an equally fabulous show prepares to kick off in South Africa, Arise Capetown Fashion[...]
Omatu Gottschlich, Ladybrille Woman of the Month
Omatu Gottschlich is the creative visionaire and designer behind the Austrian brand FULANI, a brand inspired by the Fulani people of Africa known for their beauty. Omatu half Austrian and Nigerian studied fashion at the elite fashion école Hetzendorf in Vienna, Austria. Unlike many who study one thing, her talents[...]
Krista Karo, CEO Instyle Belly, Ladybrille Woman of the Month
In this tough economy, it has become almost common place to see consignment shops/boutiques popping everywhere. While many consignment store owners opt for a physical store location, not New Jersey based Krista Karo, founder and CEO of InStyleBelly. Karo is a stay at home mom who juggles three important tasks,[...]
Bobby Taylor, Ladybrille Woman of the Month!
Years ago, for the Nigerian entertainment world, there was no public relations network to speak of. Today, there is not only a space for young Nigerian entertainers to turn for help on their ascend to stardom– but also a space for communicator to use their skills. What, or who, was[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Douyé
Dave Koz, Boney James, Peter White, Walter Beasley and Norman Brown are some of the names associated with contemporary jazz music. Indeed it’s hard to ignore the strong influences of jazz across the USA, especially during summer, thanks to the New Orleans and Essence Jazz Festivals, both held in the[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month Florence Azria, the Shoe Goddess that Keeps Giving One Community at a Time
New York Fashion Week Spring 2009, I received too many invitations to VIP events and parties to count. I was only going to attend less than a handful. Most seasoned journalists who cover New York Fashion Week will tell you that pacing yourself throughout the many shows, parties and celeb[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Jacque Reid!
She worked her way from the bottom at the one and only news station in Brunswick, Georgia to rising through the ranks to become one of the most notable African-American female journalists in America. Who is this maverick you ask? Well, it’s December’s Ladybrille Woman of the Month,Jacque Reid! For[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Adama Kai of Aschobi Designs!
An interview with Adama Kai a woman focused on “changing the image of Sierra Leone from Blood Diamonds to Couture.” Enjoy.LADYBRILLE.com: Hi Adama. How is Sierra Leone treating you? Adama: It feels so good to be home honestly. That saying, “there is no place like home” is so true. Everyone[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Ausma Khan, Part II
We continue with part II of our indepth interview with our Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Ausma Khan, Editor-in-Chief of Muslim Girl Magazine. For Part I click here.–Article by Niama Sandy. LADYBRILLE.com: What are some obstacles that you’ve seen, personally and professionally for Muslim women and Muslim girls? Khan: For[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Ausma Khan
Imagine that the world has been your perpetual oyster. Completion of a doctoral degree in International Human Rights Law is just on the horizon. A friend connects you with a contact interested in publishing magazine geared toward teenage women and you jump at the opportunity leaving behind most of what[...]
Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Funke Adenodi Akinbuli
If you didn’t already know, most of Africa’s disabled [including the blind, paraplegic etc.] citizens live in deplorable conditions. Most are unemployed and can be found on Africa’s major streets and highways placing themselves in harm’s way as they beg for money to meet their basic needs. Rarely will you[...]