SLEM Mag - Fall 2017

& EVENTS

SOCIALIFESTYLES MAGAZINE

SOCIAL JUSTICE // LIFE EVENTS

SOCIALIFE.US

TOP 10 EVENTS: JUNE 2017 ESSENCE FESTIVAL (NOLA) YOUNG JEEZY (LAFAYETTE, LA.)W SOSO DEF SUMMER JAM (ATLANTA) ENRIQUE INGLESIAS & PITBULL (SATX) J. COLE (JACKSON, MS.) RUM FESTIVAL (PENSACOLA, FL.)

PIC CONTEST CELEBRITY & ME!

CYNTHIA BAILEY

HOSTS 1ST EVER LOUISIANA MODEL SEARCH

FUTURE (AUSTIN, TX.) MAXWELL (BATON ROUGE, LA) ANTHONY HAMILTON (MARKSVILLE, LA) CHARLIE WILSON (BILOXI, MS)

BLACK MUSIC MONTH CELEBRITY INSPIRED FASHION SPREAD

CELEBRATE THE HISTORY OF BLACK MUSIC MONTH FEATURED STORY WRITTEN BY MAJEEDAH JOHNSON

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Do-WAP.com Team Listing W. Anthony Patton, MBA Editor - N - Chief / President / CEO dowapagency@gmail.com Majeedah Johnson Content Writer & Editor shebefearless@gmail.com Leslie Henderson Style & Design lhendersonstudio@gmail.com When I began my tenure as publisher of SociaLIFEstyles & Events Magazine a few short months ago, my biggest challenge — or so I thought at the time — was to build a team that would allow me to launch into ten cities simultaneously across the south in print and online to the masses.

And oh how we grew! For the past few months, I crisscrossed the southern country in pursuit of building the most dynamic team of hard working and dedicated team leads and brand ambassadors that would carry our story far and wide. Armed with our good name — SociaLIFE.us, after all, was deeply enmeshed in the most cultural and historical fabric of Southern Lifestyle and Events — previously having 17 year’s in business marketing the biggest and best event brands on the planet from Beyonce to Jazzfest and more…

We are currently mapping our way across the great south adding hundreds of distribution spots along the way. We began in New Orleans only one ago and have now added Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Jackson, Mobile, Pensacola, Atlanta, and now into Texas, representing Houston, Austin, and San Antonio this month. Ultimately, our objective is to touch the entire Southern market of the United States including New Orleans, Houston, Dallas, Memphis, Atlanta, Miami, and all the cities in between. Our strategy is simple, we want to be the leading African American and Urban interests information resource guide for the Southern United States. We are specifically interested in offering dependable business and entertainment information that addresses the 25 - 55 year old upwardly mobile African American and people who share the same interests. We are a very unique and hard to find audience that is 30-somethings with good educations and disposable incomes. We are here to boast of the accomplishments our readers and friends are obtaining. It is so rewarding to meet more people like the ones you will read about in this magazine each month that are truly IMPACTING our communities, enriching their own lives, and inspiring others to follow.

We have listed our TOP TEN events in June that we believe will be of interest to you as well as on-going weekly events. We are interested in continuing to grow this reach so that we may benefit you the consumer/reader. We will promise to offer up content that is timely, useful, dependable, and beneficial. We will work out strategic partnerships with businesses, government, and other interested media or enterprises that ultimately benefit you. In this day of Online security issues and spam, we promise to do our best to send information that we would want sent ourselves, that’s our standard.

Darian Ellis Model Coach & Contributor ellis.darian@gmail.com Rasha “Glamm” Williams Stylist & fashion Contributor rashabatiste@gmail.com Charles Williams Business Consultant charles.williams@thewmsgp.com Carla Baker Talent Booking carla.baker@gmail.com Fashion Show Director Carlton “Mr. Couture” Morton @CarltonJMorton SOCIALIFE.us MARKET TEAM LEADS HOUSTON: Jesslyn Norman-Robinson SAN ANTONIO /AUSTIN: Flame Jennings DALLAS: Shupree Parker NEW ORLEANS: Mikaelah Patterson BATON ROUGE: Titilayo Osaya JACKSON, MS: Toi Henderson GULFPORT/BILOXI: Sabrina Cook PENSACOLA, FL: Tabitha Nichols MOBILE, AL Tiya Danielle ATLANTA, GA: Raven Jané

As our magazine is all about Lifestyle & Events, we are always interested in hearing your feedback and comments. Tell us what you would like to see in the next issue of #SociaLIFEus, and we’ll make it happen. I thank all of our team and the #SociaLIFEus staff for continuing to bring their best efforts to the forefront of our exciting regional publication. Be sure to subscribe online for more information on our weekly updates, free subscriptions, expanded articles, contests, expos and much more at SociaLIFE.us.

Now, it’s your turn! We are looking for excited readers, advertisers, team members and staff, and investors. If you would like to learn more about us, please email us at dowapagency@gmail.com with your business name and email so that we may send you a media kit and begin a great working relationship. Oh, please don’t forget to mention your city as well. Because of you we are GROWING… TOGETHER! Thank You, W. Anthony Patton, MBA President/CEO

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CONTACT US DO-WAP.COM Media/Marketing/Events 201 St. Charles Avenue

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— EDITORIAL W. ANTHONY PATTON, MBA EDITOR - N - CHIEF / PRESIDENT / CEO DOWAPAGENCY@GMAIL.COM MAJEEDAH JOHNSON CONTENT WRITER & EDITOR SHEBEFEARLESS@GMAIL.COM LESLIE HENDERSON STYLE & DESIGN LHENDERSONSTUDIO@GMAIL.COM DARIAN ELLIS

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cYNTHIA BAILEY hosts the 1st Annual Louisiana Model Search Presented by Carlton “Mr. Couture” Morton!

Sunday, May 21, 2017 Opelousas Civic Center Opelousas, LA

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10 JUNE events Across the Gulf South (Texas to Florida)

ESSENCE MUSIC FESTIVAL New Orleans, LA. June 30- July 2, 2017 (www.essence.com)

Since 1994 the festival has been the official party with a purpose, and this year we continue the legacy with four days of music, empowerment, community and entertainment. Whether you’re partying the night away at the Superdome or attending our free daytime experiences at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, you’ll leave the weekend with a fresh outlook on how to build a better future for yourself and for your community.

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CHARLIE WILSON JUNE 23, 2017 8PM BILOXI, MS

Some people might say that after notching eight No. 1 singles, 11 Grammy Award nominations, a best-selling memoir and ongoing sold-out, coast-to-coast arena tours, Charlie Wilson has proven his point….and he isn’t planning to slow down anytime soon.

He will be headlining in the Theatre at the Beau Rivage Casino in beautiful Biloxi Beach! If you’re looking for a sexy soulful night of music and elegance, this concert is the place for you!

ENRIQUE IGLESIAS & PITBULL JUNE 17, 2017 7:30P SAN ANTONIO, TX Two of music’s most captivating live performers will share the stage this summer when multiplatinum selling and multiple Grammy Award-winning global superstars Enrique Iglesias and Pitbull reunite for a co-headlining tour.

YOUNG JEEZY JUNE 10, 2017 9PM-2AM DELTA GRAND 2 LAFAYETTE, LA WE’RE GETTING READY TO BRING THE WHOLE CITY OUT! SATURDAY JUNE 10TH YOUNG JEEZY LIVE IN CONCERT AT AMERICA’S NUMBER ONE PARTY SPOT- THE DELTA GRAND 2 IN DOWNTOWN LAFAYETTE! IT’S YOUNG JEEZY LIVE, THE SNOWMAN IS COMING SO MAKE SURE TO GET YOU ADVANCE TICKETS NOW AT EVENTBRITE.COM OR MAKE SURE YOU IN THAT LINE WHEN THE DOORS OPEN AT 9 FOR YOUNG JEEZY LIVE! FOR SECTIONS CALL 337 308 7494! YOUNG JEEZY PERFORMING HIT AFTER HIT JUNE 10TH MAKE SURE YOU’RE IN THE BUILDING!

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J. COLE – 4 YOUR EYEZ ONLY TOUR JACKSON, MS JUNE 5, 2017 9PM Hip Hop Star J. Cole will be making a stop in his 57 city-world tour at Hal & Mal’s for a sold out show in Jackson, MS! He will be performing live with music from his 2016 album with the same name as the tour, as well as his classic hits. This will be the concert of the summer and definitely one you don’t want to miss!

DAVID ALAN GRIER JUNE 2, 2017 8PM NEW ORLEANS, LA From Broadway to the big screen, David Alan Grier’s career boasts a diversity and permanence rarely found in show business. Perhaps best known as one of the principle cast members of the acclaimed FOX TV series “In Living Color”, he has helped create some of their most memorable characters. David’s wide-ranging talent has stirred TV, movie and theater audiences alike. He will be performing live at The Theatre at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino. This will be a great show for a guaranteed fun night out!

NOBODY SAFE TOUR JUNE 23, 2017 7PM AUSTIN, TX Future, the multiplatinum, recordsetting hip-hop innovator and prolific cultural force, reveals details for his massive Summer 2017 headline tour, the Nobody Safe Tour. Future will headline amphitheaters and arenas across North America, including an Austin performance Friday, June 23rd at Austin360 Amphitheater at Circuit of the Americas with Young Thug, Tory Lanez, A$AP Ferg, and Zoey Dollaz.

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- TOP FESTIVALS of THE MONTH

JERMAINE DUPRI PRESENTS SOSOSUMMER 17 TOUR JUNE 22, 2017 7PM WOLF CREEK AMPITHEATER ATLANTA, GA

Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, recording artist, and reality tv star Jermaine Dupri in association with Scream Nation and Live Nation, will see 20 cities in North America this summer with Jermaine Dupri Presents: SoSoSUMMER 17 Tour. By rolling out one of the biggest teen summer celebrations, focusing on the youth, community and the teen culture at large, Jermaine Dupri Presents: SoSoSUMMER 17 will be the summer destination for families, kids, teens, and community organizations. Each night Jermaine will introduce the stars of tomorrow as they set out on their 20-city, summer journey. For more information visit www.livenation.com

RUM FESTIVAL JUNE 17, 2017 2PM PENSACOLA, FL

A celebration of Rum, Music, Food and Fun at the Shaker! The Sandshaker Lounge, Home of the Original Bushwacker, presents the Second Annual Pensacola Beach Rum Festival, Saturday, June 17th. The VIP Rum Tasting from 2-4pm features over 50 Rums to sample. The limited quantity of tickets for tasting are $25 when purchased online and $35 at the door. Music is from 3-10pm on outdoor Shaker stage and 10pm-2am on the Shaker stage indoors. Music is free and open to the public.

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*Have a Relationship Issue?

Submit your questions to socialife.us@gmail.com Subject Line: Dear Ebony

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DE A R E B O NY Relationship Advice Hi Ebony!

I have a quick question. I had a discussion with a large group of women who one of their boyfriends confessed to them that they FAKE orgasms at times!!! is this common? I have never heard of this before and further, how would I know if my boyfriend has ever done this to me???

-M. , Age 26 Dear M., Women don’t have a monopoly on fake orgasms, according to new research published in the journal Sexual and Relationship Therapy. For the study, researchers quizzed 458 men ages 18 to 29 about their sexual experiences over the past four months.

Roughly 50 percent of the men admitted to faking it at least once during that time span. But that’s not even the most surprising part: Researchers found that the guys who faked it were doing so 25 percent of the time—mostly when they had vaginal sex.

So, hate to tell you that yes! You’re man has faked orgasm...!

Hey Ebony, I’m in a real awkward situation. I have been with my girlfriend for over 5 years. We met right after college and have been in a productive relationship ever since. She is such a good woman. My family loves her and I see a good future with her. The only problem is her best friend. She is so sneaky and I get the worst vibe every time she comes around. On multiple occasions she has winked at me or tried to flirt in some way. She pushed my last button last week. We all went out and she stayed over. She was drunk and my girlfriend insisted she stay over. We put her on the couch and my girl jumped in the shower. While I was in the kitchen getting some food, she basically came up and tried to kiss me! I don’t know what to do. I’m afraid to tell me girlfriend because I don’t want her to flip the script and ruin our relationship. My friends think I should distance myself. Please Help! -T Omg T!!

Why didn’t you tell your girlfriend that she tried to kiss you THAT NIGHT?!?! I completely understand the fear of your girlfriend not believing you and it causing drama. But now you will definitely have drama because of the wait. Honesty is the best policy. Don’t wait another minute to tell your lady how uncomfortable her best friend makes you feel. Try to give details of actual situations. Also, I would ask you to honest with yourself. Have you ever flirted back and made her feel like this behavior was ok? Think on it! Your girlfriend deserves to know the truth. Sometimes friends are worse than enemies. If it comes to a place where she chooses a relationship with her girlfriend rather than you, move on with your head held high. You told the truth and that’s the best you can do! Please let me know how everything turns out.

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#SociaLifeus Celebrates Black Music Mont with a Walk Back into HIStory!

By Majeedah Johnson

African Americans have made substantial contributions in music throughout the history of the United States. What began as an idea, in the 1970s to celebrate African American musicians during the month of June, has grown into the passing of a Congressional bill, in 2000. June is recognized as Black Music Month. The US music industry generates 16 billion per year in revenue. The music of African Americans remains a foundation of American culture. We celebrate the origins of black music and the contributions of its musicians from our past, present and look toward a bright future.

African American music, especially the blues exemplifies the strength and dignity of the human spirit amidst hardships endured across the US, namely among black people. The blues emerged in the late 19th century on plantations in the Deep South. It was invented by sharecroppers who were the descendants of slaves and ex-slaves. Elements of the blues include field songs, folk music, vaudeville tunes, spirituals, drum music, chants and narrative ballads. Pioneers of the blues include Bessie Smith, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Howlin’ Wolf, Charley Patton, Leadbelly and Son House. As many styles of the blues expanded, the Mississippi Delta blues gained commercial success in the 1920s yet dampened during the Great Depression. Around the 1930s, blues music moved up the coast and across the country, continuing its evolution. Contributors to the early blues remain valuable as its influences are heard across many genres of music.

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The South also gave birth to another genre, Jazz. With a foundation of blues, ragtime, spirituals and marches, jazz music emerged in New Orleans around the mid-1800s. A number of early jazz pioneers were the descendants of slaves and ex-slaves. The magnitude of black experiences including cultural displacement, isolation and segregation grew into coping mechanisms, especially within music. Jazz is rooted in African instruments, its traditions and European instrumentation. Swinging, swaying and smooth instrumental voicing and syncopated rhythms are common features among jazz. Early pioneers including Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Count Basie, Sephane Grappeli, Abbey Lincoln and Art Tatum paved the way for modern innovators.

Gospel music traces back to early 1600s in the United States and has roots in black life and traditions. In 1619, Dutch traders brought Africans to Jamestown, Virginia as indentured servants. Gospel music began with the singing of holy hymns by acapella. Musical elements such as improvisation and polyrhythms created further depth to traditional pieces. Gospel music continued inspiring its churchgoers over the years. By the early 20th century, the Pentecostal church adopted a wider use of instrumentation that included tambourines and electric guitars. Notable gospel singers such as Mahalia Jackson, Albertina Walker, Robert Anderson, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe were renowned powerhouses with countless albums among their accomplishments.

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Rhythm and blues, aka R & B—earlier called race music—blends influence from blues, jazz, and gospel to create a signature style of American music. In 1949, Jerry Wexler of Billboard magazine named this genre “R & B” for marketing purposes. R & B initially referred to the rocking style of music that mixed the format of a 12-bar blues and boogie-woogie featuring a back beat. Later, RCA Victor began marketing black music using the name “Blues and Rhythm”. Around the 1970s, rhythm and blues was used to describe soul and funk music. Its eclectic sound mesmerized its listeners.

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Howlin Wolf The 1950s was a pivotal time in the United States concerning its changing cultural and societal norms, with World War II having ended in 1945.

The musical landscape in America continued to evolve. As far as R & B record sales, African Americans drove majority of the profits. Soon, white teenagers across America gravitated toward rhythm and blues. Hit makers in the 1950s such as Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Jackie Wilson, Fats Domino and Otis Redding catapulted to fame. Crossover appeal among the genres continued making stars out of sultry crooners. By the end of the 1950s, black-owned record labels such as Vee Jay Records and Berry Gordon’s Motown Records marketed signature sounds for the masses.

Rock and roll music originated in the US during the late 1940s and early 1950s from a fusion of electric blues and gospel. The solid body electric guitar, a Fender Broadcaster, was created in the 1950s and was quickly adopted by musicians. Between 1949 and 1954, black and white music merged. It’s disputed who actually invented rock and roll. The music term “rock and roll” which was black slang for having sex, was coined by disc jockey Alan Freed.

Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ike Turner, Hank Williams, Bo Didley and Buddy Holly are among the musicians credited with early rock n’roll. Elvis Presley popularized rock n’ roll music and was deeply influenced by Ray Charles, Big Joe Turner and Ivory Joe Hunter. Blending of rock and roll with other genres and instruments continues to create remarkable music.

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Blind Lemon Jeffer Funk music, originated in the mid-1960s in the US, was created by African Americans by blending soul music, jazz and R & B. Funk includes heavy bass lines, syncopated and complex rhythms and often emphasizes saxophones and trumpets. Lyrics of funk music often feature themes of social and political commentary in America. Singers like James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” and Sly and the Family Stone were pioneers who’s influence remains through today. James Brown is cited as the most sampled artist of all time. George Clinton’s bands Funkadelic and Parliament also created infectious and riveting funk classics.

The roots of Rap music originate in West Africa where griots, or storytellers, delivered stories to their families and villagers and were accompanied by drums and other instruments. DJ Kool Herc is credited as the first DJ and founding father of hip hop. In the early 70s in The Bronx, in New York City, Herc and his sister Candy hosted school parties in their building’s recreation room. Herc began playing James Brown’s funk records and isolating the instrumental sections, emphasizing the drum beats. Herc’s breakbeat dj’ing style also incorporated Latin percussion and birthed the foundation of hip hop. Early rap pioneers include Afrika Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash adopted his style and became successful artists who also continued to influence others. The genre also gave way to eclectic dancers, B-boys and B-girls who created innovative dance moves. Rap music’s popularity has bridged into multiple subgenres and is found across all continents.

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Lead Belly African Americans contribute to the ever-expanding cultural mosaic of America. From realms of suffering to emancipation and establishing human rights and dignities, African Americans express their vast life experiences in compelling ways that makes others take notice and become partners of change. June symbolizes a space to acknowledge these efforts through music expression as part of American history.

Accomplished singer and musician Bruno Mars best summarized the invaluable contributions of African American music, “When you say ‘black music’ understand that you are talking about rock, jazz, R & B, reggae, funk, doo-wop, hip hop, and Motown. Black people created it all… So, in my world, black music means everything. It’s what gives America swag.”

Majeedah is a blogger and author of mystery novel, Jump the River. She received her B.S. in Biological Sciences from Loyola University in New Orleans. Follow Majeedah @MajeedahWroteIt.

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“Celebrity Inspired Shoots”

-featuring SociaLIFEus Brand Ambassadors

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ALICIA KEYS

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ANI T TA RO BERTS Photo by LESLIE HENDERSON STUDIOS

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MILEY CYRUS

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JILL SCOTT

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CHRISETTE MICHELE

“Celebrity Inspired Shoots”

-featuring SociaLIFEus Brand Ambassadors

Thank You to:

Photographer: Leslie Henderson Photography MODELS; MIA WYTURIA SPARKLE TOI ANITTA FLAME

LAUREL ANN CIERA TITLAYA KEYSHIA T. KEYAHANA LEGENDD AUTUMN TAYLOR S OC IA L IFE S TYL E S & E V EN T S M AGA Z I N E

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CHANCE THE RAPP

Support CPS:Chance the R A plan to support and invest in

The New Chance Arts & Literature Fund will ensure more students have access to arts enrichment education. The fund will bring arts programs and materials to schools that have experienced a decrease in 5-year graduation rates, addressing their budgets, textbooks, and music programs.

This will affect schools that are most in need and will take effect during the 2017-2018 school year.

Humanitarian of the Year The BET Awards 2017 will take place on Sunday, June 25, where Chance the Rapper will be recognized as Humanitarian of the Year. Alongside his four music award nominations, he will receive the honor of the BET Humanitarian Award due to his rigorous efforts to empower communities in the city of Chicago. As both a rapper and a philanthropist, Chance has been able to reach a variety of groups of children, teens and young people through grassroots organizing and monetary donations.

In a release from BET, the station said, “Chance has consistently used his musical platform to support a number of impactful educational, social and political initiatives - positively impacting both local and national communities.” Past recipients of the BET Humanitarian Award include Jesse Williams, John Legend, Magic Johnson, and Muhammad Ali. This award comes after a variety of other notable recognitions for his great community work: Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel named Chance Chicago’s Outstanding Youth of the Year in 2014 after promoting the “#SaveChicago” campaign. This campaign sought to combat gun violence in his hometown over Memorial Day weekend that year.

In April 2016, Chance met with President Barack Obama in to discuss My Brother’s Keeper Challenge, which is a US Federal Government initiative that calls on civic leaders to help address the unique challenges of young men of color.

After a meeting with Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner to discuss the $215 million budget deficit of Chicago Public Schools, Chance wrote a check for $1 million. This money, coming from ticket sales from an upcoming tour, is to serve as a call-to-action for the city’s businesses and philanthropic communities to help support the school district.

We are eager to congratulate Chance on the BET Humanitarian Award, and to watch as his community organizing continues to make a difference in the lives of young people across Chicago and around the world.

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Rapper Arts Fund n Chicago arts programs.

About SocialWorks: Chance the Rapper's Youth Empowerment Charity SocialWorks aims to empower youth through the arts, education, and civic engagement while fostering leadership, accessibility, and positivity within the youth throughout Chicago.

Our framework for interactive spaces and experiences aims to nurture local talent and open new doors, much like what its co-founder Chance The Rapper has done in the music industry.

Leveraging a combination of grassroots marketing while staying true to his vision, Chance became the first streaming artist to be nominated for and win a Grammy.

Together, SocialWorks and friends hope to move forward with the same spirit of innovation, bringing the city and its youth together.

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DO-GOOD CELEBRITIES IN THE NEWS...

THE GOOD, THE BETTER, & THE HAIRY!

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TITLAYO OSAYA TEAM LEAD- BATON ROUGE, LA. MOMMY MODEL MAYHEM

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR START IN THIS INDUSTRY.

Firstly, I am a 37 year old mother of a 6 year old. I love him.

He’s my heart. I work very hard in the Health Care field as a Pediatric Nurse and in the ER. There are long hours but I enjoy helping and taking care of people. It’s been my calling since I was a little girl.

However, I’ve made a transition into the modeling/entertainment industry. I began my modeling career during college at Southern University. I was asked to be a promotional model for Cash Money during the rise and climax of their success.

“I would like to be a example for women who older age groups but still in fashion.”

WHAT ARE SOME EXCITINGFASHION PRODUCTIONS THAT YOU’VE BEEN APART OF?

Well, I would have to narrow it down to two. My first big production was the HBCU Homecoming Tour with SociaLIFE! I participated in the Southern University stop of the tour. My reason for that is that I was able to meet and network with a lot of people from different parts Louisiana! I was able to learn about them and grow as a Team Lead. My second was NOLA’s FINEST HAIR with Rasha Glamm in New Orleans. It was a combination of hair and fashion... like the best of both worlds. It was a phenomenal show!

WHAT ARE YOUR ASPIRATIONS IN THIS INDUSTRY?

In five years, I would like to be a beautiful example for women who are in the older age groups but still interested in fashion. There’s a lot of doubt that women in that older age range (late 20s-older) can’t make it. I feel as if I’ve broken that barrier by staying focused on this passion, managing my professional career, AND being a mother. Taraji P. Henson was a great example for me. She recently gave a speech that encouraged me with motivation and how to disregard negative people.

SO, HOW DO YOU MANAGE BEING A MOTHER, YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER, AND YOUR MODELING?

[LAUGHS] Time management. I have a schedule with a binder where I write down all my engagements. I keep track of all of them. I bring it everywhere! So, if I have a show/practice, an event with my son, or deadline I have to meet with work, it’s all there for me to view and make a schedule.

ANY ADVICE FOR MOTHERS WHO ARE LOOKING TO PURSUE A PASSION PROJECT?

Grab that horse by the reign and RIDE IT! WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?

When I’m not working and not chasing behind a 6 year old who thinks he’s 26 [laughs]..I really enjoy hanging out with my friends. We go to karaoke, have drinks, playi pool etc. I’m a very spontaneous person! I like bungee jumping and things like that!

You look at me and might think I wouldn’t do it but I WOULD! IF YOU WERE A DRINK, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?

I would be a Tokyo Tea! A Tokyo Tea is a cocktail made of a variety of liquors but somehow tastes very good! They will have you feeling good and you will be the life of the party! However, they can sneak up on you if you have one too many!

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