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Rian Wyld talks about her creative process, industry challenges, and the personal losses that fuel her music. She also addresses her viral Timbaland feud and why being authentic will always come first. You’ve been building your name in the game. What inspired you to first pick up the mic and start rapping? I wrote my…
Jeremiyah Love, a Division I football player at Notre Dame, has transformed the discipline, grit, and resilience of his athletic journey into a bold new creative venture — Jeremonstar. Blending the high-stakes intensity of game day with the imagination and heart of anime, his comic series reimagines the athlete’s mindset as a hero’s journey. Inspired…
Renowned marketeer-turned-R&B singer Edwina Gray has built a following with her latest body of work. In this interview, Gray discusses her musical roots, artistic aspirations, and plans for her debut project. Can you share with us the journey of transitioning from a successful marketer to a rising R&B artist? What inspired the shift into music?…
Jealous friends are not always easy to spot. They laugh with you, smile at you, even hug you — but something in their eyes tells the truth. You feel it in the pause before they answer, in the way their “congratulations” land heavy instead of happy. Jealousy doesn’t always kick down the door. Most times,…
Emmy-winning makeup artist Karen Dupiche talks about her start in the industry, her creative process, and working with some of America’s biggest names, from Whoopi Goldberg to President Obama. You spent more than two decades behind the scenes of major productions. How has the definition of being camera-ready changed in the age of Zoom and…
Driven by a need to assist his mother and purchase things she couldn’t, Trey A. Wilson began cutting hair at age twelve. That early hustle would become the foundation of a life rooted in entrepreneurship, mentorship, and purpose. Now the co-owner of Wilson’s Grooming Gallery and Noble Tax Group, Wilson is also the author of…
Toyin Ajayi, founder of Outdoorsy Black Women, is gearing up for the third edition of “Wellness and Waterfalls,” a retreat held in Blairsville, Georgia, designed to foster rest, sisterhood, and healing through nature. What began as a way to help Black women reconnect with the outdoors has evolved into a wellness-centered experience featuring new activities,…
Tia Alexandria, known for roles in The Oval, Fight Night, and All the Queen’s Men, discusses her unconventional path from accounting to acting. She reflects on key roles, the importance of representation, and how fashion and financial literacy complement her career. Alexandria also shares insights on resilience, cultural influence, and building a lasting presence in…