From greeting cards, to branding (Keep Houston Dope), to podcasting, Carla Sue does her thing! The champion of networking and branding came through to pick my brain and tell her story – it was a real pleasure.  This was part 2 of our “getting familiar”; check out our conversation on her show the Backyard Brunch Podcast on all streaming platforms.  Links below!

https://www.instagram.com/shopcarlasue/

https://www.instagram.com/backyardbrunchpodcast/

https://www.carlasuehouston.com

https://open.spotify.com/episode/34AuSrrOlFYA4uent3WeKc?si=afbd735d29b1489b

Community leader and pastor, Brandon Glaspie and Houston rap legend as well as community activist, K-Rino join me in discussing issues in our communities.  How do we/can we reach the youth to stop the violence and build better communities and networks? Thanks to these gentlemen for speaking with me about their views, their platforms, and a little bit of rap history from one of the best to do it!

K-Rino

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=therealkrino

https://www.instagram.com/k_rino/

Brandon Glaspie

https://www.instagram.com/speakerbrandonglaspie/

Champ Talk continues with 4x Boxing World Champion, Evander “The Real Deal” Holyfield.  Top fights? Check!  Favorite boxing idol? Check! Guidance and wisdom from a living legend? Check!! Tune in for this chat at the Champions Meet and Greet!

This video was shot in collaboration with Trent Atkins of Grexsys Photography

Special thanks to the Holyfield Family for their support. 

www.grexsysphoto.com

https://www.instagram.com/evanderholyfield/

Hanging out backstage at the Champions Meet and Greet with 3x World Champion Reggie “Sweet” Johnson.  We’ll call this round 2! I got to pick his brain about who’s the best he fought, who he feels the best of all time is, and more boxing history.  Props to one of the greats.  More Champ Talk coming soon!

https://www.instagram.com/reggiesweetjohnson/ 

Danyelle Potter is the Founder and President of the Forever FAT Foundation, F.A.T coach, motivational speaker, and bestselling author who started her own foundation.  Forever FAT stands for Forever Fighting, Achieving, & Thriving. Danyelle’s foundation is a direct depiction of her story and it was a pleasure speaking with her about her journey as well as her upcoming event Hello Gorgeous.  

The Forever FAT Foundation purpose is to turn a negative into a positive while promoting self-love and self-respect despite bringing awareness to rape and molestation, mental illness, eating disorders, and body shaming (bullying) by advocating for survivors of abuse and helping them interact with others who have lived through similar experiences.

http://foreverfat.org

https://www.instagram.com/foreverfatfridays/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hello-gorgeous-a-journey-to-healing-tickets-315033502687

Qualified Stories is a new branch in the QLAFD brand, featuring words from creative and compelling individuals. Chapter 1 introduces Buctyme.  Buctyme is a Houston rapper that gives a retelling of street life, gang affiliation, prison time, and then what he did to turn his life around after serving his sentence.

Buctyme IG:

https://www.instagram.com/hooride_ent_buctyme/

Episode 3 show lineup was on FIRE!! Shout out to the best in the biz, DJ Clint!!
https://www.instagram.com/westmade.clint/ 

Artists and Songs:
Buctyme: https://www.instagram.com/hooride_ent_buctyme/

Section 8 & Pull Up

Davo Tha CEO: https://www.instagram.com/davothayoungceo/

Ride & Joint Dancin’ 

VET: https://www.instagram.com/vetmusicofficial/

Stand Back & High

A Dub: https://www.instagram.com/therealadub/

Real 1s

Chiquita Murrell is the CEO of Nina's Chiqs waistbands, a handcrafted accessory brand fusing Caribbean influence with her own artistic craftsmanship.  A renaissance woman all around, Chiquita is a model/muse, singer, choreographer, and jewelry maker.  Tune in to hear how she started and her love for art/creativity!

www.ninaschiqs3.com
https://www.instagram.com/ninaschiqs/

Mental health and social awareness are high priority in today’s world.  It affects us in our homes, workspaces, and in-between.  The Unconventional Shell has done a fantastic job in bringing matters like this to the forefront of our community, and events like Intimate Conversations is key to helping others come together to talk, learn, and hopefully help each other heal.  On April 28th, join her and her selected group of panelists in a private setting to have group discussions. Tickets are available at the link below:

https://intimate-conversations.ticketleap.com/intimate-conversations-daddy-issues/

www.theunconventionalshell.com

https://www.instagram.com/unconventional_shell/

https://www.instagram.com/unconventional_spaces/

CHAMP TALK!

3 x World Champion, Reggie “Sweet” Johnson stopped by with Jasmine Lazo to run through his history of boxing through the amateurs, Team USA, to pro, to champion!  He held titles in 2 weight classes and defended his belts multiple times.  Fought notable opponents and has a TON of stories about traveling and giving his all to the sport of boxing.  I was too excited for this chat!  Tap in to hear the champ! 

https://www.instagram.com/reggiesweetjohnson/

https://www.instagram.com/jasmineloreallazo/

Big even April 24th – Champion’s Meet and Greet with Reggie Johnson and Evander Holyfield at The Way Church.  See below for details.

www.waychurch.org