We are StartRight Winners!
Earlier this year we built up the courage to submit our business plan to the Maryland Women's Business Center to enter their StartRight Business Plan Competition. Now...let's talk! I have written a business plan every year I have been in business and have revised that plan on numerous times to meet the ever changing needs of Accessmatized and Pretty Mobile Baltimore; as well as to enter in to Business Plan competitions. The requirements for this particular competition kept
We're International...so how do I pack all my Make-Up?
In June, we had the amazing opportunity to be the make-up artist for a destination wedding in Jamaica. Now...I'm still screaming with joy about this amazing opportunity and am somewhat in disbelief that my GLAMBULOUS Bride chose me! So, as I prepared for all of this amazingness I had the terrifying task of having to pack my make-up for international travel. Now, if you know me you know that I like to have every ounce of make-up that I can because you just never know. Being
We WON!
I cannot believe it! We worked really hard and WE WON! On Saturday, August 6, 2016 we attended the National Urban League Small Business Summit as one of the finalist of the Business Pitch Competition. The day was absolutely amazing; filled with awesome speakers, tons of information, and beautiful people. We had the opportunity to meet so many phenomenal people, businesses, and organizations; and I am so grateful to have been afforded this opportunity; the National Urban L
Be Nice to Yourself!
As you know, I am a contributing writer for Nia Magazine and I have a great time sharing my insight on life with the Nia audience. My most recent article, "Be Nice to Yourself", was published in July and, as always, I was so happy to share a bit of my life with the world. This article was really personal because It highlighted some of the negative self talk that I...yes, you read right, I had begun to partake in on a daily basis. As women, we can be so hard on ourselves an
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