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Buzz Interviews 2wotone of 100 House Entertainment

Trials, tribulations, and triumphs. I grew up with my mama on the southside of Atlanta, (CLAYTON CO.) and my little brother. I've grown up with the skin condition vitiligo. I always had a passion for music and film. A couple bumps and stumbles along the way but I’m still here. God is goo Continue Reading Meet 2wotone of 100 House Entertainment

Buzz Interviews Brittany L of Sweet Arburn Beauty

Growing up as a young lady, I've always had a passion for hair and make-up. I started off doing family and friend's hair at a young age at no cost because I love to make a person feel and look beautiful. However, life set in, so my dreams were set aside, and I became an employee. I gave that company my all. Therefore, working for a company that didn't appreciate me was hard to manifest. Nonetheless, in February 2019, the company I worked hard for chose to lay me off. At this point, I knew God had a plan for…

Buzz Interviews Jordan Ramsey of Bonhomie Art

Art started as a hobby. But initially, I was in competition with my sister in a sense. I have a hidden talent of singing and so does she. But she also does art, so I figured “if she can do what I do, I can do what she does” and I say down and painted a watercolor sunflower. Instantly I fell in love with painting. I’d always been drawn to acrylic pour and resin videos but had never tried them. The next thing I painted was Chuckie from Rugrats. And it was hit. Everyone loved it. I began painting other…

Buzz Interviews Valerie McPherson of Author of Smart Swipe

I am a first generation high-school and college graduate and the first in my family to attend grad school. Education has always been important to me but I have been even more amazed by the influence teachers and other service field individuals had on me growing up. So I knew I wanted to impact people’s lives just like they did. I went into the field of Sociology where I got to learn so much about our social world and I was intrigued. While in college I joined several organizations, the most impactful was the Odyssey. It’s a writing platform with…

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Buzz Interviews Donterio Smith of The Bearded Therapist

The Bearded Therapist is a brand that I founded in July 2019. To start, I think that it is significant to discuss the meaning behind the name of the brand and how the name came about. As you can see, I sport a pretty cool beard and I’ve had the pleasure of working as a therapist on an ongoing basis from a professional perspective. Therefore, in that sense I wanted the brand to be a blend of who I am from a personal perspective as well as aspects of who I am from a professional perspective. By marrying the two,…

Buzz Interviews Miranda Marshall of Occipital Media

Four years ago, I quit my corporate job of two years to pursue my vision of Occipital Media. Reflecting on when I first started, I realize now, I experience a profound passion for the connection the avenue that marketing offers business owners. To me, crafting the right message has the potential of enhancing the community supporting a brand. When you invest in your community, you are investing in yourself. You are investing in your dream and the dream of others. Continue Reading Meet Miranda Marshall of Occipital Media

Buzz Interviews Philana Swann of Be-Ruth Foundation (Formerly Ruth4Kids)

'You'll never amount to anything.' are the words that I recall decades later that a teacher said to me in 10th grade. They must have had an impact because the voice that rang those words in my ear have yet to be forgotten. When I was in my early 20's, another voice echoed similar words. Words that hurt from someone I met. And trusted. 'You're a slow learner.' Yes, this too became words in the book of my story. In the midst of these bruises & scars, I earned my bachelor's degree in Biology. And later, I earned my MBA…

Buzz Interviews Shae Ivie-Williams of Shae Nicole

I would have never imagined that I would have became a counselor, but I don't believe anything happens coincidentally. All I knew growing up is that I loved to learn and I wanted to help people. Growing up was difficult for me when I look back on my journey. I didn't know what I had experienced was so common for people in the black culture. Being belittled by my parents, not being validated, and downright emotional abuse. All I could think about was, I don't want my children to feel this way when I have a turn to parent. I…

Buzz Interviews JaVaughna Bevel of WILD MOMs Club

I became a mother at 19 and that's really where my journey into life started. As a teen mom, I was often reminded of my life changing decisions, which caused me to focus less on my dreams and more on living my life according to societal standards and expectations that were honestly, unrealistic, and incompatible with a healthy and prosperous life. I allowed the needs, wants, desires, and opinions of others to dictate how I showed up for myself and my children. After years of pretending to be something and someone I was not, my mask started to fade. The…

Buzz Interviews Justin Robinson of The Chef JRob Experience

I began cooking in my dorm my freshman year of undergrad and slowly but surely I began to perfect my craft. It wasn't until I moved to Atlanta for graduate school that I realize how much of a gift I had in the kitchen and how it could impact other's lives and health. Through my studies in Public Health, I realized I could mend both an educational tool and my culinary endeavors into a career, performing cooking demonstrations on healthy eating to public crowds and local schools; meal prepping for multiple clients to help them achieve their fitness goals; or…