Monday, June 17, 2013

3 Keys To Unlocking Your Potential



Pamela is an advocate for human potential with an unwavering commitment to assisting women in their quest toward achieving something more. She has a distinct gift for helping others to uncover their value and regain their warrior status to move toward achieving their life’s goals. 
Pamela provides several backdrops for helping women to uncover their value.  She conducts Boundary Development Seminars and Journaling Workshops throughout the Atlanta area, facilitates virtual Journaling Groups and weaves journal writing into every aspect of her coaching as a form of self-reflection, discovery and empowerment.
Pamela Byrd covers the 3 Keys to Unlocking your Potential. 
What is Journaling? What is a Boundaries Mentor? What brought Pamela to being passionate about helping others know their boundaries?



Visit Pamela Byrd Online at www.pamelabyrd.com
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Sunday, April 28, 2013

The Essence of ME!


Perfume & Soy Candle Collection Product Launch The Essence of ME! 

We had the opportunity to visit Our Place Bakery and Cafe Cellar, at 3387 Main Street, College Park, GA 30337 for the MyMeApparel Essence of ME! "Tulips" Perfume Soy Lotion Candles Smell Good Line Product Launch Event on February 28, 2013. The candles were created by, Body Sync of Jamillah. MyMeApparel really knows how to host an event and put together a wonderful atmosphere for everyone to enjoy. 

We had the pleasure of meeting a hot up and coming group, LISSEN, who sounds similar to the modern day Boyz II Men. Be sure to stop by the MyMeApparel website for information on their next scheduled release of "Roses" on August 29th, 2013 at the Our Place Bakery in the cellar in College Park. Enjoy great beverages and exquisite, finger-licking good entrees and desserts, while listening to live music and spoken word artists.

One of the new smells to tantalize our nose is the fragrance "Tulip".The new line provides a nice, light floral scent with a touch of evergreen that evolves into a fresh, clean breeze.  This is a must buy for the Spring and Summer. You can place an order for your very own 2.5oz frosted bottle of the Essence of ME! Tulips perfume, retails at $30.00, however, you can purchase your very own sample vial for only $2.00. These 100% American grown Soy Lotion candle, is available in two sizes, 4oz for $10.00 and a 1.5 oz for only $4.00. Stop by Jamillah's website to learn more. www.jamillahsbodysync.com

LISSEN is a must to hear. Stop by and watch their official "Smell So Good" video. You can book them for your next event at 678-852-1027 or by emailing them to lissenrnb@gmail.com. 







For more about the MyMeApparel company visit them online at www.mymeapparel.com

                                  





Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Love Confidential: Everybody Got Time for That!

Love Confidential: Everybody Got Time for That!



Some of ATL's Finest stepped out Friday March 1st to give their views and opinions on LoveLove Relations and its current state. The event was held at the comfy, "Peter Maxfield's House of Fashion" in the heart of Buckhead and was certainly a brow raising, ear popping joust of opinions.


The event was hosted by the charismatic C. Chandon Carter and MC of the night for the sexes was the jocular play-writer T.Y. Martin, who set the tone for a mouth dropping, awe filled & insightful Love forum!
 

The panel was chock full of professional & powerful love & relationship experts, from the dapper Life Coach and Relationship Author Jevon "Vawn" Sims, Super Producer Jazze Pha, veracious Author & Speaker Cheron K. Griffin, sophisticated Match Maker Rebecca Lynn, and the gracious Clinical Psychologist & Columnist Dr. Sherry Blake and many more!

The DJ's music was jamming while the venue was packed to capacity with sexy, beautiful men and women ready to fill their knowledge cup with the answers to their inquiries. T. Y. Martin pitched questions around about fidelity or the lack thereof, the qualities of mates, and the ongoing infamous issue of Atlanta’s sex ratio and the reality of the ills that affect a society struggling with knowledge of self and reciprocating love!
It was refreshing to hear the advice & opinion of Life Coach Jevon "Vawn" Sims on the subject matter of quality of mates.  He offered sound advice to the ladies in the crowd complaining about not finding good men by stating, "You are either a bad picker or a bad pick"! It was hard to argue his point, so all you heard were "umms & aahs".
Then things got a bit heavy and downright real when T.Y.  Martin read an excerpt out of Author Cheron K. Griffin's book 3PM, The Preacher, the Power, the Penis & Me "I often hear about the women who sit in the front row with no panties on trying to entice the men of God while they're preaching". Audience members listened with attentiveness as she explained the foul play of the "Church" and the scandalous acts that are attached to some faiths.
At intermission everyone had a chance to mix, mingle and network and I had the fortunate opportunity to snag a few interviews as well. I was able to huddle with Super Producer Jazze Pha and ask him what he thought the state of love and more specifically Black Love is and this was his take, "I believe love is in distress & people have a vague concept of what it really means".  Taking a deep breath, he said, "We have to spend time, I think cellphones, social networks, it's in a different place right now, everybody wants to microwave this thing, we need to get really therapeutic with it again and get to know each other again". In the words of Jazze Pha, "Oh Boy!", did he hit the issue right on the head.
The conversations and advice were enough to wonder what is next and when can I attend the next one! I plan to be at the next "Love Confidential" in April and I hope to see you there too!
If you missed this one don't fret he has them once a month and the next event is on April 5th, same location. 
The House of Peter Maxfield, 2859 Piedmont Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

For more ways to win tickets like these and to find other hot events going on around the city that is Free and $5 or less, visit www.cleanfreefun.com. #GoodCleanFun #Atlanta
By: Safi Yasin

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Rafael Cox Redemption Fashion Show



What can I say about the Rafael Cox Redemption Fashion Show. This man has style, and a consummate vision to not only see the future in fashion, but the insight to know what a woman wants to wear. We arrived at his fashion show to a sold out crowd. The place was bursting with the who's who in Atlanta, from music artists to celebrities and hosting it all was the man of the show, Rafael Cox. 
The designs were spectacular, flowing and extremely fashionable. Here is a shot of one of my many favorite dresses, the Tuxedo Dress. 



Remember I said the who's who in Atlanta showed up in support of Rafael Cox? Well, we had Taj En'Phiniti who has opened for Musiq Soulchild and touring with Kandi Burruss, recently landed a role on GMCTV's new hit series "for Richer or Poorer." She is represented by one of the best in the industry, Michael Majesty  If you are an artist looking for marketing, branding or management be sure to stop by his website, which speaks for itself, http://www.statuspublicity.com.

Anthony David
I had the pleasure of meeting Anthony David a musical genius who sang a beautiful song, which landed him his #1 single  4evermore I'm sure you would eargasm from its beauty expressed in song, and love expressed through words. He was even nice enough to purchase me a beverage and I have to be honest, I was grateful, not because I knew who he was, but because it was a random act of kindness. :-) Because of his kindness after meeting him I just had to find out who he was and what he was about, so whala, he was Anthony David. Now I am honored to have him on CleanFreeFun Radio and I am looking forward to the interview at the end of March! Just a teaser about Anthony David, he toured with India Arie. The rest you will have to visit his website or wait to hear him on our show, www.blogtalkradio.com/cleanfreefun

I met so many, however, the highlight of the evening was Rafael CoxThis was one of the best Fashion Shows that CleanFreeFun.com has attended. There were numerous designs that I absolutely adored. Rafael, from my experience, did an amazing job on putting the show together, having the right team around him and creating wonderful designs. I had the exclusive opportunity to interview him just before the show went down on  CleanFreeFun Radio. Listen here for the interview. To view more of his collection please stop by his website at www.rafaelcoxdesigns.com. His whole collection will be available for purchase in March.


BEHIND THE SCENES


MODELS and DESIGNS


I would like to send a special thanks to Kevin Voth of Kevin Voth Photography for taking all of these amazing shots, showing up on less then 24 hours notice and doing such an outstanding professional job. We truly appreciate what you have provided to the CleanFreeFun Blog. If you need a photography please stop by his website and book him, you won't be dissapointed. www.kevinvoth.com

Friday, February 15, 2013

Urban Grind - Do You Lyrical Lounge, Open Mic

This cute and cozy hidden gem, rest amongst the M street apartment lofts, on the corner of 962 Marietta Street, NW in Atlanta GA.


It doesn't take long for the crowd to start piling into the Urban Grind Coffee House to fill-up the limited amount of seating.  I was able to get a corner seat on one of the very comfy couches that provided me an excellent view of the make shift stage, against a window view. The up-close and personal living room stage setting at the Urban Grind, means that there is not much room for the nervous and shy artist. No way! Before you take a few steps into the Urban Grind, Oops! You're on the mic! In other words, if you're performing at the Urban Grind, have your poetic spoken words and music flow, all in a ducky row. If not, it's all good here - the audience and Poetic host, Ms. LadyVee, are there to lend a very encouraging and supportive hand.

Hungry? Apparently the food isn't bad either. The cafe line was already kissing the door before 7:00pm. Quite a few Urban Grind goers hurried in and either headed for the food line before grabbing a seat, or claimed a seat, and headed for the cafe line. With eats such as salmon burgers, pesto chicken and a choice to build your own sandwich, who can resist a bite? There are also espressos, shakes and a host of other hot and cold beverages to go with your meal. Ms. LadyVee is the all too creatively poetic comedic host, who gets the show started with a "Do You" shout out to the audience. How encouraging is that? I'm encouraged!


The open mic started with rapper DJ, who at 15, already has a CD under his belt. With rap lyrics like, "She said she's feeling me, but I don't know yet. She said she's feeling me, but I don't know yet! I got swag you will never have. I got swag you will never have," lets us all know exactly why he's in CD mode. Wow! I want some of what he's got!


Up next was My Beautiful the Poet, who was just a few days away from her wedding day. She recited a poem and dedicated it to her fiance. How sweet!

At first I didn't know what to think when I entered such a small venue, but gosh, this open mic was getting good, and the ambience was extraordinarily friendly, with a fun party feel. With all of this excitement happening, guess what happened next? Just when I was getting into the groove of the talent and wanting more, nature called. Gosh darnit to pieces! I just can't get up yet. What? And loose out on all this talented excitement? I don't think so! So I decided to hold my ground, practice my kegels and glued myself to my seat, determined not to loose a beat - in hopes that intermission would soon come. hehe...Seriously though, I needed to go!

Next up! The Smooth Brother. Yes, that's exactly what he called himself. So I sat back and waited for the smooth to arrive. He sang, or should I say he crooned a love song. Wow! This must be lover's rock night at the Urban Grind. So far, everyone who took to the mic had a love story to tell. This brother reminded me of a younger version of Keith Sweat, pleading for his love to pick-up the phone. Gee, I haven't heard that one coming from a guy in a while. Keith Sweat, watch your back! Your predecessor is on your heels, boo.

Next up was Sporadic who took to the mic sporadically with a rap song that went like this, "You have to have more than a good body - You gotta have big brains and you have to suck big thangs!" (Blank Stare) Okay, did he mean a big charm pop? If so, I'll have a double portion with a rich creamy filling in the middle - make mine to go, please! Is anyone else getting a visual of a different kind of BIG charm pop? Or is it just me? Okay well let's just keep that visual to ourselves, shall we? hehe...

Time is going on and I'm still trying to hold out for the intermission, even though the Urban Grind flow is outrageous - I'm hooked from head to toe! Ha! Ha! I'm feeling my own poetic flow!

Deshawn enters the minature stage, singing, "Make time for her," - Yes, another love song people. Okay, that did it! The next time I come to the Urban Grind, Do You Lyrical Lounge, I'm bringing my significant other so that I can, observe the show, write, kiss, kiss, - observe the show, take a picture, click, kiss, kiss, squeeze squeeze - "Easy tiger we're in a public place,"....observe the show, write, kiss, kiss...hehe ~wink~ I had absolutely no idea Georgia had such sensitive, humble, and vulnerable men - I find that very surprising. Maybe I need to stop watching the news.

My adrenaline was really going by now when this next vocalist slash keyboardist hit the mic. This guy could really play the keyboards. Can you say, "Are you available to be my keyboard player?" (Excited blank stare)

Clearly, the Urban Grind is a serious hot spot for artist and anyone who is looking for a fun performance night out. And did I say that the host LadyVee is so kool? She teaches creative writing in the summer - obviously one of my favorite passions. Oh, and did I say that she is also a spoken word artist with a CD under her belt? That's right! Ms. LadyVee rocked the mic with one of her spoken word poems called I Love A Man. hmmm...Looks like we have something in common, huh? But that's another story for a whole 'nother blog. hehe...

Just when I thought I was about to have a bladder explosion, it happened! INTERMISSION! Yess!
~Gets up and ask my neighbor to hold my seat. Climbs over the closely knitted couch about to explode, and jets to the bathroom like a tsunami was right behind me~ Whoosh! Phew! That was close! ~sighs with a breathe of relief, then wipes brows~ Glad that's out! I'm back, and with a few minutes of intermission left, It was time for some friendly neighborly chat.

Neighbor: So, have you been to the Urban Grind before?

Me: This is my first time here. But this is a really kool place. I think I'll come again.

Neighbor: Yeah. This is my first time too, and I didn't know this was such a fun place. I'm glad I came.

Me: Yep!...Back to the show!

Up next! Rewamp, Rewamp, was next on the mic spewing out her spoken word poetry, "I'm tired of young girls dressing like hoes! I had enough of people asking for stuff for free..." (Blank stare) Gee, I actually love getting the freebies - and, I got into the Urban Grind for free....Does that include me? (Blank stare)


Last but surely not least, Jalique got on the mic with a spoken word poem and told the crowd, "Don't worry about your image because your image don't mean a thing. Don't worry about your image, because your image don't mean a thing." Hmmm...Well okay, I'll admit it. Maybe I work a little too hard on my outfit each day, but I'm getting help Jalique. I'm in, Ignore My Image Anonymous, and they're working with me everyday. When I go out now, people are starting to ignore my outfit. And as for the 99.9% of the people who waste their time making me feel good about myself, thereby complimenting me on my outfit, and comfirming my innate ability as a fashionista who has skills with a top and bottom, well, I have actually gotten better, because now that my image is SHOT, I am starting to look down at the ground for support. Whoops! there goes that blank stare again! hehe...


As LadyVee put it when she closed out on the open mic, "I Chose My Days to Be Silent Never More." ...And there you have it people...#NufSaid! ~wink~

The Do You Lyrical Lounge Open Mic, takes place every 2nd Saturday of the month, at the Urban Grind Coffee House. Everyone attending the event gets in for $5.00.

Ms. LadyVee's 2 poetry collections, 'Imagination Overload' & 'Clenched Teeth Smiling, can be found on Authorhose.com online bookstore and her website www.scriptfury.weebly.com.

Halimah Richardson is a writer, vocalist and bassist. She has written a screenplay called, A Different Kind of Christmas Carol, and she is also working on her debut CD. You may Contact Halimah Richardson for bookings, music, and writing projects, at: thehitzfactorymusic@gmail.com


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Listen in as we speak with Monique L. Aguirre speak about her book and how she is:
 "Touching Lives Through Vision"

Monique L. Aguirre has the gift of prophecy with a continued growing ability to see personal and public visions. There are many who find themselves intrigued, curious,and even skeptical about Seers, Prophets and Visionaries. You are invited to learn more about her gift and how over the past two decades this gift has changed Monique and those around her. She welcomes you to hear her experiences, learn how God has blessed her to "Touch Lives Through Vision" and allow you to step further into the unforeseen realms of the naked eye. To Learn more about Monique please visit her at www.moniqueaguirre.com.
Listen live 2/14/2013 at 6:30PM on CleanFreeFun Radio. (Click here)






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Monday, February 4, 2013

Al Smith's Midtown Atlanta Jam Session! 

Live event with some great Jazz Music. They allow young, aspiring and underground artists who have a heart and a voice to sing to show off their talents. If you're looking for a romantic night out in an eclectic environment or even a nice night out on the town this is the spot on a Wednesday night.

You will also find some of the best talent on keyboards, (by which the event is named after, Al Smith, on drums, base guitar, electric guitar, a variety of talented vocalists and the best of the best on sound Al-Tee.


Artists get in for $5 every Wednesday and general admission is $6. Check them out online for more information and to purchase your advance tickets

You may even be able to pick up some great pieces of art by Whitehead.....


Live Music, Great Art, What else can you ask for?