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WHAT I DO: “I manage operations and business development for 1820 Productions. I also executive-produce visual content for television networks, ad agencies, and corporations. Unofficially, I’m called the ‘dream maker.’” STYLE ICON: “My grandmother was my original style icon. Her daily fashion in the ’70s rivaled the flair of Diana Ross, Olivia Palermo, Beverly Johnson, and Iman rolled into one.” ON THE JOB: “My work style is a reflection of my personality and an extension of the creative industry I’m in and represent.”
M U S T- R E A D
Executive Book Club Area leaders tell us the one book they think everyone should read—and why. “Everyone should read The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson. In a world that is so fast-paced and dictated by comparison, this book helps readers keep everything in perspective as it pertains to their goals. So many of us try to tackle 10 or more things a day; however, Olson, in this book, reminds us that it’s the small actions—and sometimes one important action per day—that moves the needle forward and helps to propel us forward.” LE A H FR A ZI E R | T h i n k T h re e M e d i a
INSPIRATION: “My husband would say he is my inspiration, but the truth is, I’m inspired by him and magazines like Essence, In-Style, Vogue, and Ebony.” STYLE DEFINED: “A unique martini that you won’t find on every menu.” FASHION ESSENTIAL: “Really cute shoes and a back-up pair of flats.” GO-TO LOOK: “Midnight black attire with a red lip gloss.” ACCESSORIES: “I accessorize by putting on layers of jewelry and textures then looking in the mirror and asking myself, ‘Is this too much?’ And then adding one more thing.”
“The Power of Moments: Why Certain Experiences Have Extraordinary Impact by Chip and Dan Heath. It’s about being more intentional in identifying life-changing moments and how we can actually increase the likelihood of creating them.”
“The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein is great. It describes how government policies and practices promoted discriminatory housing practices, resulting in our current state of neighborhood segregation and the related racial wealth gap.”
“The one book I recommend to everyone is Essentialism by Greg McKeown. It’s about distinguishing the vital few from the many trivial things. For me, the big takeaway from the book is if you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will.”
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“Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World—and Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans and Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund. It helps cut through the noise of the day and shows the glass is usually indeed half-full.”
“1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. Everyone should read it to appreciate how diverse, fascinating people, technologies, and customs were largely destroyed by disease in a matter of decades.”
“The Everyday Philanthropist by Dan Pallotta. There is no book that gets to the point faster or better articulates the challenges facing the nonprofit sector. If everyone would read it, I think we could turn a corner and begin solving some problems.”
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FAVORITE STORE: “I’m a lover of fashion and a great sale, so wherever that is, I’m there. If you’re forcing me to select one store, though, I’d choose Bergdorf Goodman on 5th Avenue in New York. The December shoe sale is like transporting me to heaven on earth.”
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WEEKEND LOOK: “On the weekends, I wear comfy and fun athleisure and chic sweatsuits.”
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