The journalist shares her unique upbringing and how those experiences shaped her desire to tell stories. Carla has worked with a variety of local and national news affiliates. She’s also created her own company, Carla Michele Media. The yogi is inspired to support the narrative of black culture through media and wellness. Salonees will certainly be empowered by the message of this weeks guests.

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Here's your daily dose of inspiration! Today Toni talks with Taylor Richardson, a 14 year old science phenom who is and will be changing the world. She's met Oprah and Beyonce. She's raised money to take young girls across the country to see A Wrinkle In Time and Hidden Figures. She's an advocate for STEM girls. She's a mentor. She's an inspiration. And she's well on her way to becoming an astronaut.

Dustin Harewood interviews Jacksonville local fashion designer Bobby Kelley. Bobby dropped some gems this week both laying down the gauntlet and giving advice to aspiring artists. They also discussed the challenges of running a boutique, what to do when you butt heads with local government, and Hollywood from Mannequin.

You can follow Bobby on Instagram @bobbykdesign, and find his creations at shopbobbyk.com or at the BOBBYK Boutique in Murray Hill.

Allison talks with a family of classically trained musicians and their work in bringing classical music back into schools (Back to Bach Project).

Madeleine sits down with renowned choreographer and media artist, Jonah Bokaer to discuss scalable collaboration and how to move from peer to peer partnerships to country to country collaborations.

Jonah can be found on vimeo and twitter @jonahbokaer.

Welcome to the Salon with your host, Shawana Brooks. This is a place for musing, spit-balling and saloning!

This week Shawana talks about making your mark with Dania Frank

Dustin brings in the eclectic and enigmatic Bonsoir Boys to talk about their most recent pop-up event, branding and fashion design.

Be Inspired!

Toni talks to Kellie Smirnoff about her epic win at Epic Man - a 421.8 mile race (equivalent to three Iron Man races) and her ventures such as The Laughing Freckle.

Allison talks with award winning teacher, Terry Woodlief about her career and advocacy art to be taught at the elementary school levels.

Madeleine talks with Aaron about his groundbreaking Long Roads Project Artist Residency and Limited Edition Print House as well as what it means and takes to be a successful studio artist.