Summer 2018

Ciao Bella

Haute Plate

Power Moves

Tribeca 2018

Xposure Magazine Summer 2018

Savor

Wanderlust

30 Writer’s Block

Favorite read from Kelsey Maynor and a look ahead to Becoming Michelle Obama

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Heavy Metal

Ferrari SP38, something new and the tried and true.

Visivo 36

More Tribeca highlights and celebrations. A look at the Watching Oprah exhibit.

38 Currency Matters

Finance news you could use for inspiration and everyday life.

Contributors - Christine Loriol,Christopher Vanderwall, Matt Peterson, joe Oppedisano, Estate of Gilda Radner, Carea Murao, Roy Rochlin, Eileen Barroso\Columbia University

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Welcome To The Summer 18 Issue!

This letter is the last thing I write for each issue after designing each page. Sitting here, watching CNN as I do every morning, the breaking news music started - the banner read Anthony Bourdain Dead At 61. I screamed, cried and yelled at the TV hoping it wasn’t true but knowing it was because CNN fact checks everything especially something as devastating as this. The week had already been somber with the announcement of Kate Spade’s passing a few day before. Overwhelmed with processing the news, I took a break from this letter to change the issue. As a huge fan of Kate and Anthony, the news of their deaths was shocking because of the impact suicide leaves on those left behind. Having personal experience with survivor’s guilt is a personal struggle I deal with a lot. Through these letters I write, I share personal stories every now and then as a way to connect to you (yes you reading this). The best thing to come out of these tragedies is the continuing discussion surrounding mental health and seeking help. Although it’s been everywhere you look here is the phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255, their website is https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ and there are options to chat if you don’t want to speak.

This issue is a very special issue for myself and Xposure because we were honored to be granted press access to the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and have opportunities of a lifetime to attend screening, Q&A’s with the stars and watch activism in action with Times Up. The 12 day festival this year in New York was nothing short of an amazing experience. Special thanks to Tammie Rosen, Isabelle Lopez, Kara Croke, Alyssa Grinder, John Murphy, Allison Rhone, Jamie Fallon and the rest of the the team at Tribeca.

This issue also features some of my favorite people making Power Moves within their respective industries - Ashley Marietta who I’ve had the pleasure of watching her grow from meeting years ago. Ro Akin is a multi talented musician, artist, designer. Berto Horne shares his journey creating The Perfect Gentleman. MJ Morton who is taking her luxury cigar branding business to the next level. Lastly Joseph Wilson, a community leader using his legal practice to elevate the community. Of course in every issue I bring you the best of fashion, luxury automobiles and a classic, as well as the financial news you will be discussing.

So excited to share in this issue, interviews with Kate Novack who alongside the iconic Andre Leon Talley presented The Gospel According To Andre. We also caught up with directors Sophie Huber who directed Blue Note Records:Beyond The Notes, and Marco Proserpio who directed The Man Who Stole Bansky. Wanderlust features friend to the magazine Christina Rice’s OMNoire which offers wellness retreats to women of color in luxurious locations. NEST Tulum is one of our favorite gems along in the Mexican Caribbean, VILLA Tulum is one of the best kept secrets as well. I also caught up with Karrine Steffans who is celebrating her launch of The Gorgeous Girls Guide in which I am a proud member of the G3 and encourage you to check out and join.

Spotlight is on friend to the magazine Kelsey Maynor who has written a new powerful book in which he shares 50 speeches he wrote to help himself through anxiety and more. Another book we are looking forward to is Becoming by Michelle Obama. I pay tribute to Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade and celebrate Oprah’s new exhibit and highlight Naomi Campbell as a Fashion Icon and Kendrick’s Pulitzer.

I hope you enjoy the issue, as always thank you for reading. Lastly, we highlight the day of activism with the Times Up movement which encouraged me to share my own story on the Xposure 365 podcast. Check out page 28 for an exciting personal announcement, enjoy the issue! Next issue will be the 9th anniversary!

Best, Goldyn

Goldyn’s Touch

Photo by: CJ Canon

Iconoclasts

Hip hop fans have seen the genre grow exponentially over time and receive the highest awards. Kendrick Lamar’s Pulitzer nomination and win was historic for quite a few reasons. Kendrick’s Damn album was the highly anticipated follow up to the highly acclaimed To Pimp A Butterfly - which saw the fusion of rap and jazz married with west coast flavor. Damn took us inside the mind and emotions of Kendrick as he navigates new levels of success, wealth, fame while trying to remain himself. Damn also finally answered for fans what Kendrick meant by his phrase “life is like a box of chicken” with his closing track Duckworth. Well deserving of all the accolades and acclaim Kendrick’s Pulitzer nomination and winning the award was no surprise to fans. Previous award winners include Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington. Kendrick is the first rapper in history to win the prize. Kendrick did not give an acceptance speech but did comment on the honor saying “It’s an honor,” Lamar said. “Been writing my whole life, so to get this type of recognition is beautiful.”

The Obamas x Netflix

Excitement and buzz about the Obamas and Netflix collaboration when promotion for David Letterman’s series began. Netflix finally confirmed the news of working with the Obamas recently. The multi year production deal will produce television shows and films for the streaming service.

In a statement, Netflix said “Barack and Michelle Obama are among the world’s most respected and highly recognized public figures and are uniquely positioned to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities and strive to change the world for the better,” he said. “We are incredibly proud they have chosen to make Netflix the home for their formidable storytelling abilities.”

The couple has created “Higher Ground Productions,” a company to produce content for Netflix, the streaming service announced. “One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience,” Mr. Obama said in a statement. “That’s why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix — we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world.”

Spike Lee and the jury at the Cannes Film Festival have had a tumultuous past. Lee was upset with Cannes for not recognizing Do The Right Thing in 1989 for any awards. Lee, always vocal did not mince words for Cannes back then. Lee returned to this year’s festival with BlacKkKlansman a true story of an undercover African-American detective (John David Washington) and his Jewish partner (Adam Driver) who team up to infiltrate Klu Klux Klan in 1979. The screening ended with a 10 minute standing ovation for Lee and his all star cast.

Lee was awarded the Grand Prix prize which is the second highest honor of the festival. Jury president Cate Blanchett says of the film

“We talked a lot about when a film transcends the limitations of its culture. Spike has made a film that is quintessentially about an American crisis and yet all of us felt connected to it. That, we felt, really elevated its importance even more.”

Congratulations to Spike Lee and the cast and crew of BlacKkKlansman which hits theaters August 10.

Kendrick Wins Pulitzer

Spike Lee Wins Grand Prix

cIao Bella

Spotlight On: Karrine Steffans

Karrine Steffans New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur is pleased to announce the launch of The Gorgeous Girl’s Guide, an online self-care platform that is dedicated to helping women live their best lives by achieving optimal emotional, mental, physical and financial health. Content includes articles on non-toxic and organic beauty, health and wellness, proper dietary habits, credit repair, clean and affordable product recommendations, and much more. The members-only website accepts only 500 women a year, has nearly reached capacity and has a growing waitlist. Yearly memberships are affordable and include:

11 Lifestyle Blogs

· 9 Email Courses & Tutorials

· 4 Mentorship Programs

· 1 Life Changing Methodology

· Supportive International Member Tribe

· Organic & Natural Self Care Products

· Product Reviews & Recommendations

· Monthly Contests & Giveaways

· Special Promotional Codes

· Bi-Weekly Live Streams

Inside The Gorgeous Girl’s Guide, Steffans has developed an intensive, yearlong self-care program and methodology aptly named “The G3

Method.” The G3 Method is focused on the consistent betterment of women through planning, encouragement and a proven system of guidance. It focuses on obtainable goals and comprehensive organization and compartmentalization. It is designed to help women focus on their desired areas of improvement both, internally and externally, in order to achieve each member’s intended results.

“As women, we are constantly bombarded with the theory that we can have it all, but no one tells us that if one part of your life is not right, it can throw everything else off,” says Steffans. “The G3 Method is designed to help women develop a plan that can enhance every aspect of their lives, and empower them to become their best selves, and also obtain and maintain a set of life-affirming goals.”

The G3 Method has five core benefits:

· Sustainable functionality

· Consistent betterment

· Progressive productivity gains

· Improved emotional physical health and focus

· A strong and supportive tribe of women

“There are so many motivational speakers telling you what to do, but so few are telling you how to do it,” she says. “I am hands-on with my members because I want them to learn the ‘how.’ Empowerment, healing, happiness and success all come from knowing the ‘how.’”

The desire to encourage and empower women to take control of their lives, and in her own words, “Get their sh*t together,” is not new to Steffans. From shocking the world with her memoirs, to creating a thriving publishing empire, as well as speaking and teaching at some of the nation’s top colleges and universities around the country including Dillard University and several California State University campuses, she has been a walking manifestation of female autonomy and empowerment since 2005, and today, serves as an example of strength and growth to the women who enter her program. For more information on The G3 Method or The Gorgeous Girl’s Guide please visit: www.thegorgeousgirlsguide.com

MAC x Aaliyah

For years the rumors of a MAC Cosmetics Aaliyah Collection has been circulating. After a few leaks and quiet spells we finally have a first look and release date! Aaliyah was the quintessential it girl of the 90s and early 2000s when she met her untimely demise. Aaliyah’s style and beauty were one of a kind and now we have a chance to celebrate her again. The Age Ain’t Nothing Eyeshadow Palette ($32) features rich golds like That Somebody with hints of brown. Lovesmoke is a sterling silver shadow, Care 4 You is a black shadow with silver sparkle to create a gorgeous smokey eye.

For your signature red Aaliyah lip, More Than A Woman ($18) is our pick. There’s also MAC lipglasses ($17.50), lip pencils ($18) and bronzing powder ($28) to give that perfect summer glow. The MAC Aaliyah Collection will go on sale June 21.

Haute Plate

Queen Naomi (yes Queen) was recently awarded the Fashion Icon Award at the CFDA ceremony in New York. There’s not a time when Naomi has not been a fashion icon whether she’s vacationing on yachts or on her way to a fitting. There’s not a fashionista who hasn’t been influenced by Naomi’s presence in the fashion world. In her acceptance speech, Campbell said “They told me I would only last 11 years, but I’m here, and it’s been 32 years,” “Many in this room have dealt with my lateness, but I’ve never lied, and I’ve grown up in front of all of you, and here I am 32 years later, clean and sober. I consider a lot of you in this room my extended family: You’ve been with me through thick and thin, through the good times and the rough times, the Naomi-it’s-time-to-grow-up times, and you’ve kept me grounded and loyal, and for that I thank you.”

Memoriam: Kate Spade

Colorful, quirky, whimsical and fun is what comes to mind when you think of Kate Spade. For most young women, Kate Spade’s wallets and handbags were their first. Sadly, Kate passed away at press time. Suicide prevention and mental illness awareness are definitely two major topics that should be highlighted. Over the last 10 years, there have been quite a few fashion designers we’ve lost due to suicide. As we celebrate the life and contributions of Kate Spade let us also take a moment to raise awareness and take the shame and stigma away. Kate Spade leaves behind a daughter, family and a whole world of fans of her work. Please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for resources if you need assistance.

Celebrating 50 Of Ralph Lauren

Ralph Lauren celebrates 60 years of classic American style with a new book by Rizzoli and WWD. “Some people keep diaries of their daily lives,” wrote Lauren in the book’s forward. “I never had to, because DNR and WWD have been looking over my shoulder since 1964.” The book will feature archived photos of the early Ralph Lauren days including styles from the 60s and 70s. WWD: Fifty Years of Ralph Lauren Is available now.

Naomi Campbell CFDA Fashion Icon

Inclusive Resort

Our favorite looks from the Resort 2019 Collections

GOLDYN P. SMITH

Full disclosure, we LOVE anything Zac Posen and Chanel which is why their collections are the only ones featured here (and at press time there weren’t a lot of collection’s images out there).

The Zac Posen collections featured all the things we love from him especially gorgeous gowns. The gowns featured here are our favorite looks. Rich colors, gorgeous silhouettes, the pleating, the flow of the garment, the draping - we can go on. Out of the looks featured on this page, the red gown with the dramatic back draping is our standout of the collection. Zac Posen never disappoints, you can always find a look that suits your mood and event from girls night to a charity gala.

CHANEL

Karl gave us a myriad of looks to keep ourselves cute in Chanel with this Resort collection. As usual, Karl gave us close to 90 looks to keep Chanel fans worldwide happy. The looks featured here were inspired by the 80s and gave glamour for day or night in denim, tweed or sparkles. The show held at the Grand Palais featured an 330 ft ocean liner, what else would you expect from a Chanel show? Karl says of the ocean liner to WWD “I like the idea of boats, of ocean liners during the interwar period and the rest, but in real life, I like houses on solid ground with my stuff all around me. I get claustrophobic [on boats] because you feel like you’re cut off from the world.”

No matter what kind of vacation you’re on, this collection has something for you.

Power Moves

You have managed to build a solid brand and reputation as a Creative Catalyst. What was the definitive moment you decided to become an entrepreneur and take us through a little of your journey.

I decided on entrepreneurship in 2010 when I realized people could make a living just by being themselves. I also always struggled to get and keep a job so I took it as a sign to make a way for myself. I started in collage radio branding myself as “Ashley Marietta” and I’d pick up gigs DJing really wack frat parties and hosting halftime at basketball games. My first gig was with Sandra Rose who was a popular gossip blogger at the time, she put me on the Red Carpet of TI’s birthday party which ended up on VH1 and helped me land a brief gig as a correspondent with HotNewHipHop.com. I bounced around for a while doing a lot of freelance journalism work with other publications. I got tired of waiting on people to hire me so I started curating my own events and content. That’s really where the whole entrepreneurship notion really solidified, when I went from admiring those that do it to actually putting it in motion myself.

You’ve curated lots of cool events, what has been your favorite so far? What can you share about what we can look forward to from you.

I don’t have a favorite quite yet but I’m most fond of Level Up Brunch with Karen Civil, it was my first sold out event and a milestone for me. I also threw an event for 6lack on OG Maco a few years ago called Supper Session, I never threw one again but creatively I want to get back to events like that.

As for what’s next, I’m really focused on curating wellness experiences that still feel like a lituation lol.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received? What’s the best advice you want to pass on to other entrepreneurs?

The best advice I’ve gotten lately is not to compete with the curated perception of others or societal expectations. I’ve learned that my path is my own and I’m not measuring myself against others or competing, I’m improving. The best advice I can pass on is that life isn’t easy but if you have a vision, it’s up to you to persist in the face of adversity. The person that you think “has it easy” may have worse problems than you but they understand that no one cares and no one is gonna go harder for you than yourself, so PERSIST.

What do you feel has been the key to your success?

I would say persistence in a nutshell.. but not just aimless persistence, I mean doing your research and learning more about your market and about the people who’ve come before you, taking chances (because the bigger the risk, the bigger the reward) and auditing yourself after, whether you win or lose to ensure that you’re actually improving and not just doing the same thing over & over again. Lastly, accepting that you’re not gonna win them all and a loss doesn’t mean you’re a failure.

What are some wellness tips you can share with us as we move into the Spring /Summer season?

My wellness tip for everyone is to take your health seriously because this generation is experiencing the ailments of shitty lifestyle choices much earlier than our predecessors. I have learned everything I know via the internet for free so no excuses. Please get sleep because that is when the body really repairs itself, for all the “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” people. Try to keep your body alkaline by eating alkaline foods and avoiding internally acidic foods. The most minuscule way I do this is by adding lemon, ACV or PH protector drops to my water. Also, get in to gut health if you really wanna level up your wellness game.

How can our readers keep up with you and all the great services and products you offer?

Instagram is the best way to keep up with me, 100% and you can hit me with all your dope event and collaborative ideas.

Last words to our readers?

Integrity matters. Do good work so you never have to question your efforts. Call and check on your friends because depression is very real. Put your pride aside and collaborate with your peers vs competing. And lastly, mentor someone or give someone the chance that you would have wanted when you were where they are.

Recognizing the work of dynamic individuals making an impact.

Ashley Marietta

Ro Akin - Known as a model, artist and clothing designer, Ro Akin is one of Atlanta’s best and brightest. Here’s our conversation about his love of art, his influence and his exciting project Whatever Happens Happens.

Looking at your Instagram feed, it looks highly curated and editorial, have you ever modeled professionally?

I have done it and am interested in doing more, I’m a fan of all types of art which includes modeling and photography. I fell into all of it by chance, with starting a clothing line instead of looking for people to wear the clothes I chose to wear them and promote it. The calls started to come in from photographers and that’s how it started.

What was the definitive moment in life when you decided you wanted to pursue the creative professional route?

When I was 21, my friends and I were all making beats - it was fun for me. We made a song and somehow Britney Spears’ people found the song and next thing I know we’re on a plane to LA and that’s when I realized this could be my life.

The ability to travel and have new experiences made me feel this could be my life. I quit my job, started traveling and making music. I’ve always been into art and creative projects since I was young. I was the little kid that needed a distraction from what was going on. I met the man who taught me how to produce in art class and now here I am.

What was the most valuable lesson you took from that experience?

To be smarter and to be more confident in myself and aggressive. Sometimes, you’re so grateful for what’s going on you’re afraid to speak up. Never be afraid to ask questionsotherwise people will take advantage of you.

You’ve formed a collective called The Few, tell us more about it.

I met Beesy due to his need for an engineer, I had an ego and turned him down. We kept running into each other at various events around the city and decided we should do some projects together. We felt we could learn from each other, we met with some photographers and formed a creative team. We didn’t know what we would call ourselves and during a conversation we all talked about how rare it is to find genuine people. We’re the few who do this creative thing genuinely and then I paused and said we’re The Few. A couple people thought it sounded like a rock band, The Few is so broad it can be whatever we want it to be and that was it. Right now we have a clothing campaign where we have limited edition pieces.

Whatever Happens, Happens is your latest EP, tell us more about the project.

We’re always trying to make things perfect and overthinking things as a creative. I was trying to think of a title for it and felt like whatever happens, happens. It’s a different sound and feel I took a leap and put something cool together that I thought people could appreciate.

How would you describe Whatever Happens, Happens and what are your favorites?

It’s feeling based, my goal is to make people feel something. Right now, my favorite is Send Her Home and I get a lot of text messages from men about their women. You have to let people live. Some people are like bars of soap, if you squeeze too tight when you’re in the shower - it slips out of your hands. If you just hold your hand out and sit the bar there, you’re good. I think people hold on to people too tight and you end up losing them so just relax I’ll send her home in the morning.

That was a hell of an analogy that’s like hearing Kendrick say “Life is like a box of chicken” and we just go with it until we understand the story and what it means (laughing). Tell us more about how Pharrell has influenced you as a creative.

I feel like he’s legendary and he does fashion, music and art so well and is very well rounded. He’s ahead of his time and is doing things I would be afraid to do. My goal in life is not to be limited, Pharrell does it all really well.

What’s next for you?

I want to get behind the camera and my dream project is to make a movie along with a soundtrack. I want to be the next Tarantino or Spike Lee. I want to get into photography and getting people to see my vision. I think I’m a great idea and I’m full of surprises, you may not see it now but you will. I’ll be releasing more visuals, clothes, music and acting - I want to do it all. All I’ve ever needed was a chance.

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Best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Last word to the readers?

Don’t doubt yourself and don’t overthink. You can’t respect anything that’s easy, life is challenging and it takes hard work. Keep working and stay strong. Drink red wine, not lean. I’m a red wine connoisseur so one day you may see me with my own wine. To learn more about Ro Akin, visit thefewatl.com.

Ro Akin

Berto Horne

We met at one of Jesse’s events and I’ve watched as you’ve built an amazing brand. Tell us what inspired The Perfect Gentleman.

I’m originally from Detroit, Michigan, I moved to Atlanta for college in 2011 and attended Morehouse. I was an athlete, playing basketball up until my senior year in high school when I decided not to play anymore. I had the opportunity to play in college and I chose not to. A foundation reached out to me and offered a full ride scholarship to any college of my choice and I chose Morehouse. I fell in love with the history of Morehouse. I was shocked when I got there, seeing the way people dressed and the way they were groomed. I really wanted to be like those guys, I started learning about grooming and finding style tips that worked for me that I wanted to share. I thought it we put all the stylish guys together - it would create the Perfect Gentleman. In 2014, I secured the name, created the logo and from there I started traveling to different schools. I would volunteer and help the guys with dining etiquette, selecting your first suit and more. From Kindergarten to high schoolers I was volunteering my time to help young men and eventually someone offered to pay me. At the same time, I was an Assistant Brand Manager for Ciroc. I always attended events suited and booted and I was the youngest being 21 at the time. TPG grew from there, people saw what I was doing and it took off from there. Now I work with Mercedes Benz, Crown Royal, I’ve done two tv shows - it’s blossomed into something I never dreamed of. I knew it would be something special I never knew I would have these opportunities.

What lessons have you learned as a brand ambassador and influencer? What are the biggest misconceptions we have about that role?

My mom has been a huge part of TPG and I learned a lot from her, she gave me my first chance. She owned a consulting business and secured a contract with a company where she needed students. I worked with her on it and it was a great experience. I built relationships with club owners, promotional companies and became the on site point of contact. I still have those relationships, they have seen me grow. The biggest take away is to build relationships. When it comes to marketing spirits, it’s all about the experience. How can you take a brand and bring new customers to it? You want that spirit to be their drink of choice. Relationships are key, everyone I met four years ago are now doing different things. Learn everything you can and be professional at all times. It looks like glitz and glamor but there is a lot of work and planning involved.

My whole year is planned. It’s kind of like being a sales person - you have contact sheets with the last point of contact etc.

You’ve most recently partnered with Crown Royal. What can we look forward to from that partnership?

I’m really excited to work on their flavor programs like Crown Royal Apple outside of their conventional Crown Royal. This is my first big spirit contract with TP Gent picking me up as an influencer I’m truly excited.

What is your best style tip you’re willing to share with our readers?

I love people that express themselves and definitely encourage it. There’s always a time and place for that. Depending on the industry you’re in, you can definitely own it. The biggest thing with expressing yourself is knowing your environment and being true to yourself.

What’s been the best piece of advice you’ve received?

What comes to mind is a quote from Dr. Benjamin E. Mays who was the sixth president of Morehouse and Dr. King’s mentor. “You were born to do something distinctive and unique, and if he or she doesn’t get it done it will never be done.” That’s something that’s stuck with me because sometimes, I don’t know what I should or should not be doing. You are here for a reason. My mom would be mad if I didn’t mention her advice. She would say “you’re not better than anybody and nobody is better than you; but you’re going to be somebody.” I love it because it keeps you humble and grounded. She made a conscious effort to make me believe I am somebody. I never failed her because there was never any pressure from her to do things one way or the other. That’s the advice I love the most because it’s from her.

What’s next?

I have some events coming up with Facebook and Blavity. I have an opportunity for a new TV show so that will be finalized soon. I want to start my foundation this year servicing minority men from elementary to high school students. I want to equip them with the proper tools for success.

On keeping up with Berto and The Perfect Gentleman.

On social media channels you can find me @TPGent and online at tpgent.com. I plan to increase the content available on my YouTube channel.

Last words to the readers?

Stay hungry, stay humble and stay blessed. Continue to strive for greatness, give thanks and praise. Don’t forget what got you here, continue to do what got you here. I write notes to myself, if I ever get off track I go back and read it. Much success will come your way as long as you stay true to yourself.

What inspired you to start The Privy Leaf?

I’ve always enjoyed the experience of cigar smoking. Connecting with sisters of the leaf and watching women emerge as huge influencers in the cigar community was EMPOWERING I knew I wanted to be apart of that movement but I didn’t quite know how. Figuring out “the how” was something I stumbled upon. I happened to be searching for customized cigars for a private event. However, I couldn’t find what I was looking for so, I made my own. That was my “This is it!” moment. My customizations in concert with cigar concierge services rounded out my vision for The Privy Leaf.

Cigars are known as a status symbol? You offer a concierge style service and you’ve recently announced a venture with Trilogy. What has that meant for your brand and what can you share about the venture?

I am over the moon about my partnership with the Trilogy Lifestyle brand. Being able to work along side a group of individuals who are just as excited about my vision and product as I am is amazing. This partnership will expand the visibility and reach of The Privy Leaf and it’s pretty exciting! The Trilogy brand is behind me 100% and I am extremely grateful for their support. We are currently working on several custom cigar treatments which include The Trilogy Jewel Collection. We want to present a clean, elegant line of custom hand crafted cigars that marry the ideas of luxury, a bit of glamour, quality and industry standards without compromising the integrity of the culture.

The cigars are not only beautiful to look at but are a great smoke. We use quality cigars from a major manufacturer to offer a consistent product. These lines of custom cigars will be available exclusively through Trilogy Cigar Company and Trilogy Lounge.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received? What’s the best advice you want to pass on to other entrepreneurs?

The best advice I have received and can pass on is to not let anyone define my vision. Not everyone will understand or even like what I’m doing and that’s okay. Stay the course of my vision and see it through. Also, it costs nothing to show gratitude for the people who are choosing to help you along the very difficult journey of entrepreneurship. This is a hard road and simply saying “Thank You” to those who help you and truly want you to win means so much.

What do you feel has been the key to your success?

Genuine gratitude, being my authentic self, truly following sound advice from some awesome fellow entrepreneurs and most importantly, not being afraid to GO AFTER opportunities. Some of the biggest breaks come from opportunities that take a bit of sacrifice and leg work.

What’s next for you and The Privy Leaf and what can we look forward to?

I’ll be pretty focused on the custom cigar lines for Trilogy for awhile but I also have some really special custom treatments for The Privy Leaf that I can’t wait to drop. I’m pretty excited about it!

How can our readers keep up with you and all the great services and products you offer?

My custom work can always be viewed via @theprivyleaf on Instagram. I also have a website www. theprivyleaf.com and if you want a bit of a behind the scenes look at my journey check out @prissymarissyjoe.

Last words to our readers?

I am so thankful for the support and positive energy. I look forward to sharing more of The Privy Leaf! Thank you so much!!!

Joseph Wilson Esq.

Tell us about yourself and introduce yourself to our readers.

My name is Joseph Wilson, I’m a personal injury attorney and have been practicing law since 2012. I have my own firm called JL Wilson Trial Law, we’re located in Midtown Atlanta. I’m also the Vice President of The Emerging 100 of Atlanta. I also have a podcast called Mogul Mentality which highlights people of color doing great things in the community and in their industry.

What was the definitive moment you decided you wanted to become an attorney?

It was definitive because of two people - Johnnie Cochran and Malcolm X. I was in my junior year as an accounting major when I saw Johnnie Cochran doing what he was able to do in a courtroom. Watching him made me decide that’s what I wanted to do. I purchased all of his books and was really inspired by him. Malcolm X’s gift as an orator and his ability to command an audience inspired me. The type of work I do now as a personal injury attorney, I represent injured victims in car wrecks, injuries on commercial properties. The work is in line with my personality versus defending a corporation. I like being around people, and advocating for people. It’s in tune with my moral compass and allows me to help people in my community.

How did you become involved with The Emerging 100? Tell us how the organization helps the community.

The Emerging 100 is the young professional auxiliary organization of The 100 Black Men of Atlanta. We are the younger men of the organization. I joined four years ago at the suggestion of my fraternity brother. It’s been a great experience, I was parliamentarian 2 years ago and now I’ve the Vice President. We do a lot of community work, we mentor the kids at Best Academy and hold community service events. We also like to have occasional social events that bring us together as young professionals of color. I think it’s something that should be celebrated so that’s what we try to do with The Emerging 100.

Why is community involvement so important to you?

It’s important for me because I’m from Atlanta and I care about people in this city. There’s a lot of people out there who don’t have a voice. I think it’s a requirement of anybody that comes from this city to go back, give back and help out. You don’t get anywhere alone, I think it’s a moral requirement for me.

What inspired you to start the Mogul Mentality podcast?

I started in in April 2017 and I wanted to highlight people of color in different industries and discuss how they reached where they are. I hope to inspire the people listening and help them continue to push past adversity. I’m gearing up for season two, I get so much feedback from people who are inspired by the podcast. I didn’t think I would get out of it as much as I did and I didn’t expect it to have the impact it did.

You’re an attorney, VP of a great organization and podcaster among other things. What’s been some of your favorite experiences so far?

Being a lawyer, I get the most out of going to trial and winning. I enjoy being brutally honest with the jury about my cases and hoping I can connect with them. Our cause is righteous and it’s important to make them see that. The community stuff is fun, we have great events and great parties for great causes. With the podcast, getting to know people and learning from their stories are the things I enjoy.

What’s been the best piece of advice you’ve received?

Preparation, Johnnie Cochran always spoke about being over prepared for the situation at hand. You can’t let a case come across your desk and you’re not prepared for it. Put in the time to know your craft and be prepared. The advice I give is to always strive for greatness. You can’t worry about what other people think about you. Put your best foot forward. There will always be haters and doubters. Be who you are.

How do our readers keep up with all of the great work you’re doing?

My instagram is JosephWilsonEsq, my email is joseph@jlwilsontriallaw. com and my website is jlwilsontriallaw.com.

Last words to the

readers?

Keep striving for greatness, don’t let negativity get the best of you. I overcome negativity by embracing fear and failure. Fear of failure should be motivation to work harder, it’s like adrenaline. In front of a jury for the first time, I have nerves and anxiety but I push past it. On the other side of it, is usually something really great. I psych myself out by telling myself I’m the best trial lawyer in the state of Georgia. There’s nothing bad about psyching yourself up and putting positive affirmations out there. That’s how I push past negativity and anxiety.

trIBeca 2018

After 12 days filled with film and television screenings, pioneering immersive and virtual reality experiences, momentous reunions and talks, concerts, and game debuts the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, announced an estimated attendance of more than 140,000 people to 564 screenings and Talks, the Virtual Arcade and Tribeca Cinema360, and games with an additional 1,850,000 people participating in 11 talks from afar via Facebook Live. [Note: This is on par with last year’s attendance based on capacity as many of the theaters being used in 2018 had seats reconfigured resulting in less total seating capacity]

From April 18 - April 29, the Festival presented 99 features, 55 short films, 35 immersive storytelling projects, 20 television projects, and 12 N.O.W. (New Online Work) projects representing 46 countries. Tribeca hosted 34 Tribeca Talks, including Tribeca Talks: TIME’S UP - A Day of Conversation and Action.

This year, 46% of the feature films were directed by women, the highest percentage in the Festival’s history.

The 2018 Festival opened with Love, Gilda about trailblazing comedian Gilda Radner. While constantly exploring the future of film, Tribeca paid tribute to the past with special reunion events that celebrated the 35th anniversary of Scarface and the 25th anniversary of Schindler’s List. The Festival celebrated the 25th anniversary of New York indie gem In the Soupwith the World Premiere

of its 4k restoration. The Festival closed with director Liz Garbus’ The Fourth Estate, the first part of Showtime’s new four-part documentary, which gives an inside look at The New York Times as they tracked Trump’s first year in office. Creating entertaining music experiences and live events connected to film is a Tribeca tradition. This year, special performances after screenings included: Bathtubs Over Broadway – members of the cast were joined on stage for a special musical performance after the screening. Blue Note Records: Beyond the Notes – jazz performance with Derrick Hodge, Kendrick Scott, and Robert Glasper with a surprise appearance by rapper Common. Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band – Patti Smith was joined by her band - Lenny Kaye, Jay Dee Daugherty, Tony Shanahan, and Jackson Smith - for a special performance featuring surprise appearances by Bruce Springsteen and Michael Stipe. Mr. SOUL! – performance with Robert Glasper, Lalah Hathaway, Kyle Abraham, DJ Jahi Sundance, Sade Lythcott, Kathleen Cleaver and The Last Poets: Abiodun Oyewole, Umar Bin Hassan, and Felipe Luciano. Tribeca TV debuted new narratives this year but also had an equal focus on docu-series. The line-up of 20 projects was made up of 8 World Premieres, one International Premiere, two North American Premieres, one New York Premiere, one MidSeason Premiere, and two Feature Documentaries and five Indie Pilots. The section also reflects the changing landscape of players in the TV arena with shows from Hulu, Amazon Prime, YouTube Red along with broadcast and cable networks, Showtime, Starz and ABC.

Mr. Soul

Love, Gilda

Schindler’s List Panel

Rest in Power

United Skates

Gospel According to Andre

Andre’s Testament

Mr. Talley shares insight into the making of his hit documentary

Andre Leon Talley has been a style icon since he was born. The documentary we wanted to see most The Gospel According To Andre was screened during Tribeca 2018. Known for his candor, style and personality - we finally get to see the documentary we knew we needed. The Gospel According to Andre show us Mr. Talley’s early life, his journey to becoming a dynamic force in fashion as an African American man and more. Here is the conversation about the film, which is in theaters now.

When Kate first approached you about the documentary, how did she explain what she wanted to do?

Well, first, Kate and I met through Vogue—first they went through Vogue, because I had been interviewed by Andrew for The First Monday in May, and I had been the sort of ambassador for that film at a few screenings. So it was through the auspices of Vogue that Kate came to me with Andrew. I loved The First Monday in May, and so I felt it was the perfect fit. If Kate had not come through Vogue, I might not have said ‘yes’ so quickly,and I don’t regret that I said yes.

Did you have any idea of what to expect from the experience?

No. I did not have any idea about what to expect from the experience, and it was a rough going at first. It’s very intrusive, it’s like you are exposed, like chest surgery. It’s like you open the cavity of your chest and you expose yourself on a surgical table. I had no idea what it was going to be. I just trusted Kate enough and became very trusting of her, and her trajectory, her sophisticated research, and respect of my story, of my life. She delved into the past enough to impress me to continue to go through with it.

You’re someone who has spent a great deal of time on camera, but being in a documentary is not the same thing.

AS TOLD TO GOLDYN P. SMITH

It’s not the same. I’ve opened my heart and my soul and my life. And I am a very private and shy person, although I come off as a very flamboyant person. I use clothes as armor, clothes are my security blanket and my clothes and outfits are my armor against the world of the chiffon trenches. So the documentary has been a very enriching experience. I think it’s a very sensitive and extraordinary and yet elegant story of my life, as told by Kate, but it was very, very brutal for me to continue to go through all the machinations and all the sit-down talks and everything. It’s totally different from being on a talk-show or panel or being interviewed by Charlie Rose on PBS with Karl Lagerfeld. It’s all very different and it’s very, very challenging and overwhelming, but I think that it’s a document that she wanted to do, a story she wanted to tell and I’m glad that I did it.

What was it like the first time you saw the film?

Oh, the first time that I saw it, I was just elated to be there with friends, to see some of the glorious images and see the way Kate threaded the narratives through the sophisticated research she had done. Her research is phenomenal! She had gone back and researched, contextually, my life story from its humble beginnings all the way to Brown [University], my theses and reviews from when I went to Paris and the great shows of Yves Saint Laurent in 1978. That was very wonderful for me; it was an enchantment, but, at the same time, an experience that I would consider—I’m not a vain person—microscopic. A documentary is meant to be truthful and it is Kate’s story, it is definitely 8 her story, but, being so creative in my life, and an editor, I would have, in hindsight, made a contract to have a full make-up artist on hand at all times! Having come from the world of Vogue, part of the armor is that you are professionally groomed and, on a cold, bitter morning in North Carolina, that was just me coming out and I...would have had a makeup artist.

The film does dig amazingly deep. But it never tries to pigeonhole what it is you actually do. I wonder how you describe your career.

As I’ve always said, I am like an upgraded airline associate. This is me being superficial about who I am. I look at myself as “coffee, tea or me.” I always try to create, in the environment of whatever I’m doing, be it fashion editorial or a talk in front of 400 people or whatever it is that I do, it has to come from a world of grace. I try to create a style moment through grace. The grace of great manners, the grace of politeness, the grace of kindness. I tried to create a world of grace in my assignments at Vogue, in my editorial essays. I always look for a moment of grace. The documentary, and I don’t just mean mine, but documentaries are brutal, they are honest and candid. I think that I accepted that I had to feel that I was going through that. And what is it that I do? The world doesn’t keep me here for my looks; they keep me in the world of Vogue and in the world of Martha Graham, where I performed “The Owl and the Pussycat,” the world of Numero Russia, where I was Editor-in-Chief for a year, they keep me for my knowledge and my ability to create a zone or a zen moment within the framework of my assignment. I approach the world with a sense of grace. Grace is a very important word in my life, and I try to express that to others, a sense of grace, and grace is style. Grace is not a lack of sensitivity. Grace does not exist in our culture today.

Everyone today is uncivil to each other, rude, bombastically rude, insulting. The culture has been seriously affected by “45”—that’s the 45th President of the United States—45’s cultural attitude, and his stance on insulting

people. Women, men, gold-star mothers—it all comes from the culture. And I mourn that culture, I mourn the lack of civility. When I came up in fashion in 1974, the fashion world was different; it was a world of extraordinary style and grace. It is no longer a world of style and grace and civility. It is a rude world of commerciality, power and—that’s fine—people have forgotten how to stay in touch with each other as friends. Loyal friends have sometimes marginalized each other and they’re too busy to emotionalize and say to friends, “How are you?” and respond to emails. And I’m guilty of the same thing. And, so, what I do is that I am a conveyer of grace through the world of style, and I can’t say what it is that I do. I do many things, and I don’t do everything the same every day. I do podcasts for Vogue, I interview the celebrities on the red carpet at the Met Gala, I’m a historian of contemporary couture. I’m walking through grace

It does seem like, as a culture, we’ve forgotten the value of things that are elegant, that are well-made.

Elegance is always right at your fingertips. I learned from my mentors—Mrs. Vreeland and Mr. Fairchild—I learned the luxury of clothes from Mrs. Vreeland, the luxury from inside out. The most luxurious thing about a garment is the lining. I learned from Mr. Fairchild, a great man, a brilliant man who was my boss, how to analyze and look at clothes and quickly analyze clothes the way an art critic would analyze paintings. You have to read and read and read everything, from Balzac to Jean Cocteau to Gustave Flaubert. You have to listen to all of the great musicians—Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, Duke Ellington, Mr. Coltrane, Billie Holiday. Everything is of great worth in the inspirational moment of achieving a state of grace through knowledge!

When you mention our current President, that he is the antithesis of this idea of grace. Which makes it so important that the film shows you on Election Day and after. It almost feels like two world views crashing against each other.

and I’m on this earth because of grace, and I try to project that. That’s what I’ve always been, and always strive for, and I learned that from my grandmother and my family, my immediate family—my aunts and uncles, my mother and father, all my kin—we grew up in a world of grace. It does seem like, as a culture, we’ve forgotten the value of things that are elegant, that are well-made.

Absolutely. I am silent on Inauguration Day, I am stupefied, but I am resilient, and itshows on my face the deep emotion. The only thing I can say is that because the First Lady represented the role of role of the First Lady beautifully in the Ralph Lauren couture and the gloves and the shoes—everything was perfect—that’s all I can say about that.

“I always try to create, in the environment of whatever I’m doing, be it fashion editorial or a talk in front of 400 people or whatever it is that I do, it has to come from a world of grace. “

André Leon Tally has been a fixture in the world of fashion for so long that it’s difficult to imagine a time when he wasn’t defining the boundaries of great style. Kate Novack’s intimate portrait, The Gospel According to André takes viewers on an emotional journey from André’s roots growing up in the segregated Jim Crow South to become one of the most influential tastemakers and fashion curators of our times. Novack’s film draws fascinating, heretofore unexplored connections, between the elegance of André’s beloved grandmother and the Black Church of his youth and his later iconic, barrier-breaking work at publications like Women’s Wear Daily, W and Vogue. Weaving together a wealth of archival footage from the most glamorous moments in fashion history with André’s poignant reflections on his life and career, The Gospel According to André is a cinematic monument to one of the most unique figures of 20th Century American culture.

What first drew you to André Leon Talley and the idea of making a film about him?

Ultimately, it was my belief that André’s life story deserved to be documented. But my grandfather was in the dress business. He manufactured clothing for designers, and I remember visiting his factory in Lowell, Massachusetts. So fashion was kind of in my DNA. I’d seen Andre in so many fashion documentaries—I think that my last count was fourteen. And he wasn’t just in them. He had these scene-stealing roles. But they always had the feel of a performance. My producer and husband, Andrew Rossi, directed The First Monday in May, which André was in. I went to some of the Q&As for the film that Andrew and André did together. Afterwards, I said to Andrew, “Why has there not been a film about this man?” Andre talks about a hymn that he always loved in church, that still brings him to tears, called “Precious Memories.” I listened to that song, and it was so moving. It’s about the way that memory can act as a sustaining force. That was really the entry point and the vision, and that song now plays a prominent role in the film.

How did you explain that vision to him?

I really was very sincere in approaching him. I told him that I wanted to penetrate the persona that exists in the public. I think that he has a way of being that is so effusive and volcanic because he’s so passionate, but I wanted to see what was behind that. I think he was excited that I wanted to go back to Durham, that I wanted to understand where he came from. Whether he knew that the experience would bring him to tears, I don’t know, but I think he knew I wasn’t interested in doing something superficial. The movie now opens with shots taken inside of his house, and his house is really his sanctuary. One of the things that almost everyone told us in interviews was how he doesn’t invite anyone to his house. The first time we went up there to film, we were only allowed on the porch. Eventually he did let us into his house, which was a great visual metaphor because it really is the physical manifestation of his private side.

This is the first film you’ve directed solo. How did you make that decision?

There were always different ideas that Andrew and I, in our production company, had discussed as possible movies that I would direct. But I really was inspired by André’s story, and it just felt like the right story at the right moment. It felt like a moment where the story of this African American man—because, in many ways, I view the movie as being as much about one African American man’s experience in America as it is about fashion—was important and urgent. There’s a line from Eboni at the beginning of the movie about how André is a legend in mainstream culture, and he’s also a tall Black man in America from the American South and that there would always be great tension there. That really became an organizing principle in the film.

There have obviously been numerous fashion documentaries there have been a number of fashion documentaries that André has been in. How did you approach this film and try and carve out a little space so that it has its own identity?

I wanted the movie to always operate on two levels, both within the genre of ‘fashion documentary’ but also as a piece of American history, because I think that André is an important figure in American cultural history. He is one of the very first African American men to have a position of visible importance within the fashion industry. I love fashion documentaries, and so many of them are so moving. I think that fashion can be really moving, and I think that André’s love of fashion is very, very pure. As a boy, he fell in love with fashion, so I think that I always wanted it to be a movie that could

allow viewers to experience, say, the beauty of what Yves Saint Laurent was doing on the runway in Paris in the 1970s, but also the place where André’s love for fashion came from which was the Black Church and the women in his family.

What was Andre’s reaction to the film?

I think he was really, really nervous, because he did not have any idea what it was going to be. It ended up being really emotional for him. He was crying. He was so moved by some of the fashion in the film. He always refers to the Golden Era of Fashion, which, for him, is the 1970s, and a lot of those people aren’t around anymore. I think it was emotional to go back, and to reconnect to his childhood with his grandmother and process her loss. When we talked about Durham early on, one of the first things he talked about was walking through the woods to the baptismal pool, and then the second thing was how he and his grandmother were just like Truman Capote’s short story Christmas Memory. It’s so interesting to me that those are the first things that came to his mind. I think we captured certain vulnerabilities in the film that he really doesn’t usually show. I think often about the scene where he is in the archive and he becomes very emotional when he talks about the racism he’s had to internalize over the years. We went there not only to look at all of his work, but all of the Vogues he’s been looking at since he was a 12-year-old boy. Clearly it stirred something in him. That was a real moment where we penetrated his persona.

Sophie Huber, how does a Swiss woman from Bern get to make a film about the iconic American jazz record label?

Don Was, the current president of Blue Note Records, liked my documentary about the actor Harry Dean Stanton (“Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction”), in which music plays an essential role. We met to discuss whether Blue Note would release the Harry Dean soundtrack. The record eventually appeared on a different label. But this contact led to the film about Blue Note.

What attracted you to the Blue Note project?

I’ve known about the label since childhood. We had some of the classic Blue Note records at home. Apart from the music, I am moved by the humanity that runs through the entire history of Blue Note. The collaboration between the German Jewish founders, who fled to New York in the 1930s and the African American musicians and how together, they found an expression of freedom in jazz. Especially today, when xenophobia and racism are omnipresent, it is important to tell this story and expose this extraordinary music and its lasting influence to a younger generation.

A key feature of the film is the recording session with jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter and the young Blue Note artists. How did this come about?

For the 75th anniversary, Blue Note planned a recording session at legendary Capitol Studios in Los Angeles with the current “Blue Note All-Stars” Ambrose Akinmusire, Robert Glasper, Derrick Hodge, Lionel Loueke, Kendrick Scott and Marcus Strickland. Since I wanted to tell the story from a present day perspective and through the musicians, this session was a perfect opportunity to explore this angle. I also wanted, to bring together different generations of Blue Note musicians to highlight a tradition in jazz, where one generation mentors the next generation of musicians. When I discovered that Herbie Hancock and Wayner Shorter - both of whom made their first records on Blue Note - were performing at the Hollywood Bowl around the same time, I asked Don Was if he could invite them to the All-Stars session. And luckily, that worked out.

They had a single day to do it. How did you proceed?

A morning was planned for the session. The musicians had already played together. in other configurations, but never all together. They agreed to play “Masqualero”, a 1967 composition by Wayne Shorter, which had also been recorded by Miles Davis. The theme was briefly rehearsed, and then the musicians recorded two very different, consecutive takes. It was quite magical and everyone felt that something special was happening in that room. After the session we filmed the interview with Shorter and Hancock.

Hancock and Shorter show themselves to be very open in the film, you can feel their long relationship and human depth. How did that happen?

A: Obviously I prepared myself for the interview and I knew which topics I wanted to cover. But I also wanted to be able to respond to the moment. So it became more of a conversation than an interview. Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter are extraordinary people, very open, present and full of curiosity. By the way, these are qualities that I also noticed in the young jazz musicians. I think that this has to do with their way of musical interaction, of improvising.

What was your concept, your strategy for the film?

It was important to me that the music and the musicians were at the center of the film and that they would - whenever possible - tell the story themselves. The knowledge has always been passed from one generation of musicians to the next, and Blue Note has always encouraged this. I wanted to continue this tradition in the hopes that the film would serve as an educational tool itself and inspire kids to pick up an instrument. It was also clear that I wanted to tell the story from today’s point of view. Nothing illustrates the lasting influence as clearly as today’s musicians, who build on this heritage, contribute their own voice, reflect their own time and add to this ever evolving genre.

What does Blue Note mean today?

With Don Was as President – a musician himself and a legendary producer - Blue Note continues to follow the vision of the founders, giving the musicians complete artistic freedom and supporting them to push the threshold, bringing the music to

new places. Jazz is a constantly evolving genre of music. Even today an evolution is taking place, as evidenced in the connection to hip hop for example.

What did you personally learn while working on this film?

I relate to the musicians’ quest, and I admire how they fight for their values and take their responsibility as artists seriously. For the young drummer of today’s All-Stars, as well as for John Coltrane 60 years ago, the music remains a statement, an instrument to create hope and to confront the negative with the positive. This approach has been passed on from generation to generation, from Miles Davis to Herbie Hancock to the current generation of Blue Note artists, but also to hip hop producers like Terrace Martin. The film is a platform for this vision and I hope it resonates with the viewer.Wayne Shorter says in the film that he wants to create value with his music. I hope to create value with this film as well.

INTERVIEW WITH SOPHIE HUBER BY CHRISTINE LORIOLOta-

I started following Street Art out of personal interest. In my youth years most of my friends used to cover their faces to evade CCTV cameras and jumped on walls to paint on a train, knowing they would only see their artwork in the light of day once – as the train ran by the next morning –before it was erased.

This is what always fascinated me: the fact that it’s an ephemeral kind of art, born out of poor materials and indissolubly bound to the action that originates it. It is also the only recognised artistic movement that is completely illegal and therefore destined to disappear.

The original idea of the fim came after a chance meeting with Walid, the body-building Palestinian taxi driver who was my very fist encounter once I passed the Bethlehem check point. Walid was part of a group of people who stole a whole house wall with a Banksy painted on it and proceeded to sell it on Ebay.

This accidental meeting introduced me to a theme that soon after would develop, with varying and fascinating implications, throughout the rest of the world. As I began my research, I realised how that same issue can be interpreted in very different ways, and how its ethical justifiations and explanations can vary drastically from country to country, depending on cultural and economic priorities.

What I found most interesting is the way the art establishment tries to desperately fi street art within its categories (thus making it portable, and sellable, even if it’s on four tons of concrete). As I went through the footage I gathered, sometimes I could almost feel the wheels of the mainstream grinding to a halt. Trying, and failing, to metabolise something completely foreign. Completely new.

The fim tackles themes of copyright (Does the artwork

belong to the artist or to the public? Can the traditional laws of the market apply when no street artist has, or indeed can have without facing legal prosecution, a canon?), of safeguarding the art itself (Should it be allowed to disappear, as the artist intended? Does it mean the same if removed from its chosen context?) and of what will be left of this artistic revolution once the dust settles.

“The Man Who Stole Banksy” is a multi-format documentary mixing last generation HD cameras along with some inserts shot on mini-dv cameras, recorded at the time of the removal, archive photos and gfx. The documentary also mixes traditional Middle East sounds with modern electronic music and dub, underlining the clash between different cultures.

Marco Proserpio

Tribeca collaborated with TIME’S UP to host the Day of Conversation and Action, which featured conversations with a range of women who are playing a pivotal role in raising awareness about inequality in the workplace. Activists, storytellers, business leaders, filmmakers, lawyers, media figures, and more shared their stories. Highlights included:

● Julianne Moore and Jurnee Smollett-Bell opened the day by introducing TIME’S UP with Moore saying that “our understanding of what’s acceptable has been skewed by what is normalized by society,” and calling for change.

● Saru Jayaraman (co-founder of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United) detailed the rampant sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and demanded action.

● Mónica Ramírez (Co-Founder and President, Alianza Nacional de Campesinas) with Teresa Arredondo (one of the farmworker women leaders from Lideres Campesinas) speaking about the women farm workers movement.

● Sienna Miller introduced the panel, “A New Direction: Behind the Lens” with female filmmakers, and said, “[we’re] not just wives and girlfriends in life...it’s on all of us to pave the path and help stories be told.”

● Former NFL player and advocate Wade Davis talked

about the importance of starting the conversations around sexuality and sexual assault early.

● Lupita Nyong’o, Cynthia Erivo, Mira Sorvino, and Amber Tamblyn talked about the roles women are cast in, the importance of telling rich stories on screen, and the impact of portraying powerful female characters in film. Erivo said, “I’m trying to make people aware that we have a choice in the way we are perceived. I see myself differently and I want that to help other young ladies get the permission to also see themselves differently.”

● Marisa Tomei talked about the impact of - and introduced - the TIME’S UP Legal Defense Fund, who discussed legal wins.

● Mariska Hargitay introduced a panel about “Activism Through the Ages” during which Robin Morgan fired up the audience and also got them laughing, saying, “the women’s movement is the most fun you can have sitting up.”

● Ashley Judd shared a personal letter about the fortitude it has taken and the personal empowerment she has experienced as a survivor.

● The event concluded with a speech from the CMO of TIME’S UP and a performance from the Resistance Revival Chorus

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The world is still reeling from the shocking news of Anthony Bourdain’s death. In many ways, Anthony was a teacher and the audience was his students. Anthony showed viewers various parts of the world most never thought to explore which is the genius of Parts Unknown. Out of the many seasons, we learned a lot about Anthony and his love of life, humanity and food. There were lots of funny moments (like Anthony pranking Eric Ripert) and poignant moments like the Jerusalem episode. We had the chance to see Anthony try the Waffle House for the first time and also eat and drink beer with President Obama in Vietnam. There are too many favorite moments we have of Parts Unknown, No Reservations, The Layover and Anthony Bourdain Explains Everything. Hopefully Netflix will not remove Parts Unknown in the next few days so we can enjoy moments a little longer. Thank you Anthony Bourdain, check out our highlights and favorite quotes and moments from Parts Unknown below.

In the Charleston episode, Anthony tries the Waffle House for the first time. Our favorite moment and quote:

It is indeed marvelous. An irony free zone where everything is beautiful and nothing hurts for everybody regardless of race, creed, color, or degree of inebriation is welcomed.

“It’s warm yellow glow, a beacon of hope and salvation inviting the hungry, the lost, the seriously hammered all across the south to come inside, a place of safety and nourishment. It never closes. It is always, always faithful, always there for you.”

Season 8 episode 1 - Hanoi

Bourdain - “There is no better place to entertain the leader of the free world, in my opinion, than one of these classic, funky family-run noodle shops you find all over Hanoi. Dinner and a beer cost about $6. I’m guessing the president doesn’t get a lot of state dinners like this.”

Obama on whether the world will be a better place in 5-10 years: “I think progress is not a straight line. There are going to be moments in any given part of the world where things are terrible but having said all that, I think things are gonna work out.”

Season 2 Episode 1 - Jerusalem is one of the best hours of relevison. It humanized the crisis in Gaza and highlighted the familes over there and the daily conflict.

“One can be forgiven for thinking, when you see how similar they are, that two peoples, both of whom cook with pride, eat with passion, love their kids, love the land in which they live or the land they dream of returning to, who live so close, who are locked in such an intimate, if deadly, embrace, might somehow, someday, figure out how to live with each other?”

Bourdain says on the episode. “But that would be very mushy thinking. Those things, in the end, probably don’t count for much at all.”

REMEMBERING ANTHONY BOURDAIN

Spotlight On: Christina Rice’s OMNoire

OMNoire is a wellness social community for women of color dedicated to living well from the inside out. Our mission is to connect like-minded women through our events, retreats and online platform to cultivate strength, growth and positive manifestation in all areas of our lives. We believe that life truly begins through the interconnectivity of a healthy mind, body and spirit. Fresh off their Breathe Barbados retreat, OmNoire is offering a new retreat called Glow Up Bali this Fall.

Here’s what you can expect from the experience: the Glow Up Goddess Retreat is the perfect blend of fun, relaxation, connection, and self-discovery. Created by women of color for women of color, this fun-filled, cultural, and wellness journey takes well-being to a new level by blending the perfect mix of chill, restore, grow, glow & explore to help you get energetically lighter within. Held in one of the most inspiringly beautiful places on earth, Bali’s tranquil haven is the ideal backdrop for soul nourishment & spirit evolution. For more information on OMNoire, log on to https://www.glowupbali.com.

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Here’s what we know Japan is about to implement a new homesharing law that requires government permission to list an apartment or room on a homesharing site. After the government said that it would be implementing the regulations sooner than expected, on June 15, Airbnb proactively took down listings that didn’t have proper documentation. AirBnb has announced a new policy due to the new law: A $10 million fund to cover “reasonable additional expenses” for guests who might have to secure new accommodations or shell out for flight change fees.

For any reservation canceled after June 15 because the host lacked the proper license, Airbnb will provide a full refund and Airbnb credit worth at least 100% of the booking value to use for a future trip. Guests will also receive a $100 coupon for an Airbnb Experience. So if you spent $1,000 on an Airbnb, you’d get your money back plus a $1,000 Airbnb gift card. If travelers can’t find worthy replacement accommodations on Airbnb, the company will connect them with a Japanese travel agency to find a new place to stay.

Tulum, Mexico seems to be on everyone’s travel wishlist including ours. Nest Tulum is the resort of our choice when visiting the Mexican Carribean.

Since it’s December 2015 opening, NEST Tulum has become a highly sought after vacation spot. Prices ranges from $250 - $350/night and includes such amenities as free WiFi, complimentary breakfast, airport transportation and more. Villa by NEST is also available for rental. Villa by NEST (formerly Sol Y Luna) is our new private villa with 4 beds, 3 baths, common areas, a kitchen, a large palapa terrace, an outdoor, oceanfront patio, and direct access to private NEST beach. Our Villa is perfect for groups of 4 to 8 people.

The villa is a private rental and guests will enjoy the updated modern designs, its proximity to NEST, and the provision of dedicated service and amenities intrinsic to the NEST brand. At every opportunity, the owner has appointed rooms and common areas with locally sourced furniture, textiles and art, using organic and natural materials wherever possible. 2018 rates for Villa by NEST is $1150.00 now through October and $1400.00 per night November- December.

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Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African-American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same. You can preorder the book now, Becoming hits newsstands November 13.

Friend to the magazine Kelsey Maynor has released his first book Help I’m Talking To Myself - 50 Speeches I Gave To Myself To Keep From Going Crazy to rave reviews. Kelsey has been a motivational speaker for a few years speaking about his life experiences and observations. Mental health awareness and discussions are becoming more prominent in our conversations. Kelsey recently announced a new campaign to raise money to continue support of those discussions. Each of your dollars focuses and improves the narrative around mental health. Kelsey M. Maynor’s book Help! is an introduction to mental health. The book is a collection of thoughts and speeches harnessing ideas of self love and encouragement, community, resilience, determination and some ‘aha’ self-realizations, not just necessary to read, but beneficial to be spoken and believed. To donate log on to Maynormade.com.

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2018 Ferrari SP 38

A Look A Special Ferrari One Off

This custom made Ferrari SP38 was commissioned by a highly selective buyer. The Ferrari One Off program is only for the brand’s most dedicated customers. The inspiration for this lovely machinery was inspired from the Ferrari F40 of the late 1980s which was designed by Enzo Ferrari himself. This Ferrari SP38 features a twin turbo V8 mid engine which

give 660 hp. Carbon side skirting gives the coupe lightness it needs to enhance the look and speed. The SP38 made its debut at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este car show on the shores of Lake Como and went home with its happy owner.

Aston Martin’s All New DB11 AMR

The Aston Martin Racing design team is back with the all new DB11 AMR. The DB11 AMR will replace the standard DB11 as the new range flagship. AMR hits 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, and the 208-mph top speed makes it the fastest production Aston. Next month, US buyer will get their chance to test drive and place their orders for their dream car. For the selective Aston driver, there is the AMR Signature Edition of the DB11 which will

be 100 limited edition vehicles which will include additional carbon-fiber exterior bits and cabin accents, Dark Knight leather with Lime detailing, and satin dark-chrome switchgear. Engine options include V8 starting at $201,820 or the even faster V12 which comes at a hefty price tag of $244,086.

2018 Aston Martin DB11 AMR

Ford released a teaser in January to make all Mustang fans fall out from happiness. There’s a few breadcrumbs we’ve found emphasis on few. The Shelby GT500 will possibly make its debut at the Detroit Auto show in January. It will have a supercharged V8 making more than 700 horsepower. 700 hp will make the supercharged wonder faster than Chevy’s Camaro which gives 650hp. Mustang enthusiasts have speculated there will be a supercharged twin turbo V8 engine. Photos floating around have shown the engine stamped with the Shelby logo and 5.2 on the engine. There lies the debate on what’s likely and not for the engine. Ford recently released an overhead shot of the vehicle which shows some carbon fiber which we’re excited about. Large vents, mean large exhaust which means high speed. There may be 2 transmission options as well as bespoke (love this) driving modes. We will continue to update as more confirmed

2019 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The Audi Q7 now has a little sister- the all new Q8. The initial rollout of the Q8 will include a single engine option a 282bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel badged Q8 50 TDI. It’ll do 0-62mph in 6.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 144mph. There will be 12 colors available for you to choose from as well as other bells and whistles only Audi offers. The Q8 features standard 4 wheel drive along with the option of up to 39 driver assistance systems, based on the data streamed in from up to 23 sensors. European sales of the Q8 will start at the third quarter of 2018, base pricing starts at $60,000.

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First Look: Watching Oprah at The NMAAHC

Watching Oprah: Watching Oprah: The Oprah Winfrey Show and American Culture” recently opened and will run through June 2019. The exhibit will feature video clips, interview segments, movie costumes, and personal photographs and journals which will tap into what influenced the superstar and media executive and how her contributions have shaped America. Curators Rhea L. Combs and Kathleen Kendrick worked with Oprah and her staff to fact check information, as well as secure loans for the exhibition.

“In terms of content and narrative and the way the story is told, it’s the museum’s product,” Kendrick said. “The way we approached it was the way we approach all of our exhibitions.” Museum visitors will come to better understand how Winfrey and The Oprah Winfrey Show reflected and influenced changes in American society, especially in regards to issues of race, gender, and the mass media.

“This exhibition examines the power of television,” said Lonnie G. Bunch III, the museum’s founding director. The exhibition content is organized into three primary sections, “America Shapes Oprah,” “The Oprah Winfrey Show, “ and “Oprah Shapes America.” For tickets to the exhibit log on to nmaach.si.edu.

Scarface Turns 35 With Special Screenings

Cult classic Scarface celebrates its 35th anniversary with special events As part of the 35th anniversary celebrations, moviegoers are invited to watch the cult classic film followed by the Tribeca Film Festival post screening conversation, during which Scarface director Brian De Palma, along with actors Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Steven Bauer reunited to discuss the film and its lasting impact. Screenings will take place at select theatres in top cities nationwide such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Dallas on June 10, 11, and 13.

Scarface is a timeless film that has influenced pop culture in so many ways over the last 35 years. We’re thrilled to partner with Universal Pictures and Tribeca Film Festival to bring it back to the big screen in celebration of its anniversary,” said Darryl Schaffer, executive vice president of operations and exhibitor relations, Screenvision Media. “The Tribeca Film Festival talk was an important commemoration of the film. We’re excited to extend it to the big screen and provide fans a behind-the-scenes insight into what production was like in the 1980s.”

Al Pacino helped garner a huge cult following for the film after delivering one of his riskiest performance in this career-defining role.

“Tribeca has a rich history of producing legendary reunion events. We are thrilled to be able to replicate the Festival experience with audiences across the country. Our gratitude to Screenvision and Universal,” said Paula Weinstein, EVP, Tribeca Enterprises. “Scarface has had a strong influence on popular culture and reuniting the cast for the 35th anniversary was an evening not to forget.”

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.scarface35.com.

McQueen is a documentary on the life of the legendary fashion designer Alexander McQueen. Directed by Ian Bonhote (Alleycats, La Lucha), written by Peter Ettedgui (Listen to me Marlon) and produced by Nick Taussig and Paul Van Carter of Salon Pictures (Churchill, My Name is Lenny) and Andee Ryder of Misfits Entertainment, the film takes a bold and cinematic approach, using newly shot recreated scenes, motion and photographic archives, audio archives and interviews, exquisite visuals and music, to create an authentic celebration and thrilling portrait of Alexander McQueen. McQueen will be released July 20 worldwide.

McQueen: The Documentary

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Bozoma Saint John leave Uber after 1 year

Facebook Announces Changes

Revlon names first woman CEO in 86 years

Uber announced they would bring in Saint John as CEO to give the company a new leadership direction. Saint John left Apple Music to join Uber while it battled with various headlines about company culture, driver pay issues and harassment claims.

Questions began to circulate whether Saint John could save Uber which made it seem like one woman could save a company. Saint John is heading to Endeavor, joining the entertainment powerhouse as their CMO. Meanwhile, Uber is still fighting to regain public trust while they continue to battle litigation from drivers, former employees and more.

Facebook has had its share of headlines the past few months. In an effort to regain public trust, Facebook has announced several changes. Most recently, Facebook announced a new requirement of providing a social security number to purchase political ads.

While the changes Facebook has announced are a great step toward revamping security, the social network came under fire again. Recent reports reveal after the self imposed deadline of May 15, Facebook continued to let a “small number” of companies continue seeing user data weeks and months later. Additionally, Facebook had another privacy breach a few days ago affecting 14 million users making private posts public. The breach was attributed to a “bug” and has since been resolved Facebook stated in their apology. All of the negative headlines, Congressional testimonials etc. haven’t affected the bottom line. Facebook stocks are up and have taken a minimal hit. Public trust and perception is the area that needs a vast improvement. That key in mind, Facebook has announced various new features like dating apps, notification editing, improved security, and other user features. Over the next few months, users should expect to see more changes and hopefully less negative headlines.

The term male dominated industry is a term we hear all to often and in this case is shocking. Revlon has been around 86 years, recently announced the appointment of Debra Perelman as their CEO. Debra is the daughter of majority owner and billionaire Ronald Perelman.

Debra has worked for the company for over 20 years and was previously appointed COO. There are only 24 women CEOs of the Fortune 500 companies which indicates a bigger issue and topic for discussion. Of the S&P 500 only 5% of women hold a CEO position. Other major beauty companies Estée Lauder, L’Oreal and others are ran by men. The announcement from Revlon was met with shock, questions of nepotism and questions on why there are so little women CEOs. It is a major historic milestone for the beauty company. It will be interesting to see how Revlon moves forward in an increasingly competitive industry.

As part of a recent interview, Xposure Magazine’s Publisher/EIC Goldyn P. Smith shared news about expanding the Xposure brand.

“I’ve been on a mission the last few months to curate exclusive video content in an effort to push Xposure forward. It’s been 8 years since I started Xposure, our audience has grown to almost half a million readers worldwide. After launching the podcast and cultivating my relationships with so many great executives, I decided to push Xposure even further. I’m truly excited to share with you exclusively, I have taken steps to launch Xposure 365 TV which will be available on the three major OTT platforms Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Roku. It’s important to me to ensure Xposure is always innovating and not imitating 100% of the time.. Xposure 365 TV will launch this Fall and I’m excited for everyone to subscribe.”

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