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Jazz @ LACMA
With friend Janelle for the Free Jazz experience @ LACMA This was the first year I had attended the summer Jazz concerts at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), and it truly was a treat.  This free event takes place at the Los Angeles Times Central Court at LACMA, where we are entertained with two...
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Quadron Performes Last of Many Performances in L.A. Tonight
Anyone who knows me should know about my love for music, especially music that is unique in some kind of way.  I just recently discovered the band–like yesterday–called Quadron (from Copenhagen,Denmark).  They call their music “electronic soul” because of the mix of electronic...
recent from Just for Laughs An Ode to the Interruptions…
An Ode to the Interruptions…
In light of recent events involving Kanye stealing Taylor Swift’s thunder during her acceptance speech to praise her then beaten VMA competitor Beyonce… I just thought I’d help get all the Kanye jokes out of our system by doing a short and sweet send off for all the interruptions that...
recent from Pasadena Birthing Project The Pasadena Birthing Project
The Pasadena Birthing Project
A couple weeks ago, I read an article that stated that minority babies have four times greater chance of dying than their counterparts (Caucasian babies). When I initially heard of this, I was shocked to hear such a grave statistic. Then when I read that it was caused from stress experienced by pregnant...

Lamar On The Modeling Business

Lamar On The Modeling Business
In this video, he offers some sound advice on the business of modeling and acting which can be applied by many in an entrepreneurial sense.   Just when you think you’ve ‘arrived,’ so to speak, reality hits and you find yourself working harder than you thought you would ever need to.  Take a...

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAYS: “The Oprah Effect”

MOTIVATIONAL MONDAYS:  “The Oprah Effect”
Be inspired!  The following video features businesses who, with “The Oprah Effect,” reached heights they would have never imagined.  “The Oprah Effect” is equivalent to savvy direct marketing and advertising wrapped up into one person–Oprah.  The video talks about how business-as-usual changed drastically overnight once their products were...

SUCCESSFUL SATURDAY: Warren Buffett Teaches Kids Why Failure Is A Good Thing

SUCCESSFUL SATURDAY: Warren Buffett Teaches Kids Why Failure Is A Good Thing
Saturday is the last day of the week… your last chance to accomplish something great before the next week starts! Warren Buffett speaking to Radley, a character on the animated series "The Millionaire's Club" “Failure is not falling down, it’s staying down” “The more you learn, the more you earn” These are some words of wisdom...

FINANCIAL FRIDAYS: “Africa, The Final Investing Frontier”

FINANCIAL FRIDAYS:  “Africa, The Final Investing Frontier”
Yes, it’s Friday!  PAYDAY… right?  Well, for some it is.  Well, before you blow that paycheck over the weekend, it’s important to get a quick reminder as to why you shouldn’t.  Let’s take a look at the topic of investing, shall we? It’s no secret that African countries have the highest investment opportunities.  Many may pose a risk,...

TRANSFORMATIONAL TUESDAYS: Sales Motivation from Les Brown

TRANSFORMATIONAL TUESDAYS: Sales Motivation from Les Brown
Motivation is something that you need daily in order for it to work for you!  For me, this could mean anything from reading my Bible, engaging in a great workout, or having positive and uplifting conversations with family and close friends.  Even crossing off items on my daily “To Do” lists gives me the motivation and momentum I need to tackle other tasks. Some...