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While being an entrepreneur can be extremely difficult. It also has its benefits. We go through emotions from choosing products, producing clients, balancing daily activities, etc. Being an entrepreneur gives you independence, flexibility, and an introduction to other creatives. Let us begin by introducing you to Ahastery Lorenzo. What's Your Name? Ahastery Lorenzo Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up? Growing up in the Dominican Republic until the age of 9 3/4, I was able to experience a lot of freedom. Walking to school with my friends, going outside to play games with my friends every day, walking to my grandmother's house, talking everyone's ear off, and just being a social butterfly, with no restrictions whatsoever. Growing up in the US though was a bit different. I couldn't dance in the house because we first lived at my aunt's and she didn't allow secular music to be played, and then we moved into a second-floor apartment and the downstairs neighbors complained about my dancing... I couldn't go outside to play because my brothers no longer had an interest in playing with me, I had no friends and my grandmother was afraid about me playing outside by myself. My life got turned upside down. Right side up and upside down again multiple times, to the point where I became socially inept. Where were you born and raised? I was born in Bani, Dominican Republic, lived there until age 9 3/4, moved to Tucker, GA in 2003, and have lived here since. Tell us something nobody knows about you. I enjoy DIY projects. I like making my own envelopes and boxes as well as finding ways to recycle materials I already own. What do you do when you're not being creative? I watch a lot of Korean Dramas, they've been my guilty-pleasure for about three years now. We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall how has been an entrepreneur help you to transition your life? It's been hard, to be honest. You don't become an entrepreneur overnight, you have to put in the work, even when you feel lazy because if you don't do it, no one else is going to do it for you. What fears did you have to overcome to become the person you are today? The fear of failure. If I'm honest it's still the major thing I deal with even today - on really bad days I really question the steps I've taken and if it's actually been worth it. What or who is your inspirational source? My inspiration comes from God and my desire to fulfill the purpose He has placed inside of me. Did you have anybody in your corner to help get your career started? Yes, I did, I have a couple of people who are cheering me on and are patiently waiting for me to truly launch myself. We'd love to hear more about your business. My business is called About a Girl. It's a name that came to my mind back in 2015... back then it was all about getting me out of my cocoon and becoming a butterfly - it failed. But over the last two years I have been working closely alongside God to make this what He wants it to be and so now About a Girl is a vessel through which people will get to see behind the closed door of the Christian life - things are not perfect, happy-go-lucky and stress-free, there are hardships, everyday worries, but in the midst of all that there's the Peace that only Jesus can bring. I am About a Girl, About a Girl is me and I'm not perfect, but I'm not aiming to be and I hope that whoever sees me and reads the books I'll release also learns to accept themselves as who they are and live a life of purpose. What's your business contact information for readers to reach you? You can reach me at : reachaboutagirl@gmail.com Instagram @aha.lorenzo you can also check out my website: www.ahasterylorenzo.com To get your story & brand heard by our readers, visit our "Submit Your Story,". RaeLouis.com @RaeLouisbrand

Losing inspiration in certain circumstances can be difficult. Recently, studies have shown movies & tv shows have enhanced not only entertainment but encouragement as well. Here are some of our top picks to clear up your roadblock... Mulan ( Disney Plus) Mulan is a young woman in ancient China. She battles self-reflection with herself as a young woman living in a small village. To reinvent who Mulan is she transition herself by saving her warrior father from entering the Imperial Army. As an independent fearless young woman, she undergoes as a man to battle the northern invaders in China. Main Cast: Ming-Na Wen- as Mulan, Jet Lee as The Emperor, Donnie Yen as Commander, Jason Scott Lee as Bori Khan. 2. Like A Boss (HULU) Best friends from childhood Mia and Mel run their own cosmetic company. But they're over their heads once they find out they're in a financial crisis. Mel keeps the books in order while Mia is the strong-headed creative one. Their friendship is put to the test when a buyout titan partner Claire Luna is threatening and manipulating not only their relationship but careers. This comedy movie is powerful because of its women leading roles. As well as showing females around the world that situations like this happen to most of us in different situations and how to handle them properly. Main Cast: Tiffany Haddish as Mia, Rose Byrne as Mel, Salma Hayek as Claire Luna 3. Brittany Runs A Marathon A hard-partying woman name Brittany feels like her life is moving to know where. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Now, Brittany decides to make positive changes in her life to lose weight, then soon takes up running to help her prepare for her ultimate goal of competing in the New York City Marathon. Main Cast: Jillian Bell as Brittany, Lil Rel Howery as Demetrius, Michaela Watkins as Catherine, Utkarsh Ambudkar as Jern, and Micah Stock as Seth. 4. New In Town High Powered Consultant, Lucy Hill is in love with her Miami upscale lifestyle. She soon relocates to small-town New Ulm, Minnesota to oversee a blue-collar manufacturing plant. After switching climates from hot to cold, she's now enduring problems with the locals and a handsome guy Ted Mitchell. Soon, after being accepted by the community; Lucy now finds herself having to close down the plant and reconsider her goals and priorities. Main Cast: Renee Zellweger as Lucy Hill, Harry Connick Jr. as Ted Mitchell, and Siobhan Fallon Hogan as Blanche Gunderson Read more of our articles at RaeLouis.com

Michelle Obama came to Joe Biden's inauguration on January 20, 2021, Wednesday wearing; a plum suit and matching overcoat look, arranged with a gold belt that is not only classy but stunning. -Getty Image Sergio Hudson, a black American designer who has worked with Beyonce, styled Michelle Obama in a plum-colored turtleneck, wide-legged trousers, a beautiful coat with black gloves, a mask, a gold circle buckle at her waist; and beautiful natural wand curls. Let's just say Mrs.Obama came and served. "Changing the big picture takes time.. and the best things to do is focus on the things that we can make in our lives if we're doing all that. That becomes the collage of real change." -Michelle Obama Discover more articles at RaeLouis.com @OfficalRaeLouis

The mission of "Rae Louis" is to connect and build relationships with other aspiring creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, etc. As well as getting their story & brand heard in front of readers across the world. Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up? It was good, I was raised in an African household. My parents taught me very well. We lived in a suburban area. Baltimore County to be exact. We had a lot of fun adventures. It was a blessing and I’m grateful for that. Where were you born and raised? I raised in Baltimore, Maryland Tell us something nobody knows about you. I trade stocks and forex. I’ve been trading for 3 years now. There has been a lot of up and down but I still keep pushing. What do you do when you're not being creative? I spend time with friends and family. We talk about how our lives are going. We talk about goals all the time. We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall how has been an entrepreneur help you to transition your life? It’s has helped me know more about myself. The one thing that I learned was how to be patient. Patience is a virtue. What fears did you have to overcome to become the person you are today? The fear of failure. I learned that failure is apart of success. What or who is your inspirational source? My mentors for forex and stocks. Also, the people around me who are improving their lives. Did you have anybody in your corner to help get your career started? At first no, but then I stopped complaining and look for people who have a similar mindset as me. Since then my life has changed for the better. We'd love to hear more about your business. My business is about inspiring and motivating others to make their dreams a reality. What's your business contact information for readers to reach you? 4438215048(text “wealth”)or message me on Instagram: olisemeka_ To get your story & brand heard visit our website Raelouis.com Then enter our "Submit Your Story" Category

The future is ours! Every individual has their own unique ways of style, vision, and history. Every day we have a choice to not only support ourselves but for other individuals' dreams as well. We're honored to introduce you to Riniece Bradford AKA Ree Cee B. She's a media personality, entrepreneur, radio host, model, etc. Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up? My personal life was great. I had a good childhood and both parents in my life. I'm the oldest of one ( my brother) and we played a lot of sports and went on several family trips. Where were you born and raised? Born in Hayward, Ca, and raised there until about 4th grade then moved to Stockton, Ca where I spent most of my years. Tell us something nobody knows about you. I like to have my alone time to gather my thoughts and recharge my body/energy. What do you do when you're not being creative? I love to be in front of the camera so modeling, shopping, and working out. We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall how has been an entrepreneur help you to transition your life? Being an entrepreneur has motivated me that this is my only option being my own boss that's something I always told myself growing up. My goal is to not work for somebody else even to this day I always had family members telling me to get you a good job with good benefits and in my head, I'm like no that's not what I see for myself I have a different vision and I see the bigger picture. It's helped me go through the ups and downs and still prevail through it all. What fears did you have to overcome to become the person you are today? Fear of failing I always want to put my best foot forward with everything that I do. I'm my own competition I put so much stress on myself to do everything perfectly but I came to realize that it's okay to fall as long as you get back up that's all that matters. What or who is your inspirational source? God, without God in my life I wouldn't be where I am today he has given me so many blessings and allowed me to learn from my lessons. Did you have anybody in your corner to help get your career started? Of course, I had family but overall it was just me I put in the blood, sweat, and tears in everything I set out to do. I'm always adding to my career goal list so you never know what I might be doing next I never box myself in. We'd love to hear more about your business. I don't have a company or anything but to me, I'm a walking business I do modeling, radio, certified in film production, have degree's in communication & digital media entertainment. I'm currently working on my own podcast now so stay tuned for greatness. What's your business contact information for readers to reach you? You can contact me through email at : bookreeceeb@gmail.com or IG @international_reecee To get your story & brand heard visit our website Raelouis.com Then enter our "Submit Your Story" Category

As we are starting into a New Year, let's begin by introducing you to Domanick Crittenden. Before, jumping into your creative life, how was your personal life growing up? Life was rough growing up, we stayed in the projects with high violence, crime, and drug peddlers. Not all was bad I met great people that showed me more than just the projects. I learned baseball, basketball, football, anime, kickball, etc. my parents were drug abusers with my dad and older brother being peddlers themselves, we still had everything that we could have possibly wanted. As I got older I was never really the popular one or hung out with them unless it was my brother and his entourage. I played video games and basketball, it was something that intrigued me and made me want to be a gamer that played ball. I met tons of friends through gaming and sports so it became my first and second love with gaming being the first. Where were you born and raised? Louisville, KY Tell us something nobody knows about you. I almost had two kids by different women around the same time twice. We know pursuing your passion isn't easy, but overall how has being an entrepreneur help you to transition your life? It’s been a rigorous road especially with me being a YouTuber and the platform is always changing. All in all, I’ve been more positive, creative, and happy since working on my brand and businesses. I make music for my lows and videos for my highs, I try to balance my emotions through things I’m very passionate about and it’s been a breathtaking experience. I love the grinding process and more importantly, I love to fail. What fears did you have to overcome to become the person you are today? Outside chatter, speculation, opinions, etc. doesn’t matter to me. It’s about you and your happiness and what you can do to stay that way and change those around you into that very same thing. I credit a lot of this to GaryVee he’s gotten me through a lot of touch anxiety especially with YouTube. What or who is your inspirational source? My wife and kids. I want them to see success through my eyes and know that it’s possible for them to achieve it as well and that job is a stepping stone not a way of life. Did you have anybody in your corner to help get your career started? Plenty! There were tons of people in my corner, they have seen my potential and what my visions were. Some gift me treasures that leave me speechless, others leave comments on my pages and channels motivating me to stay with my dreams. We'd love to hear more about your business. I operate and manage two YouTube channels “EyeCon Livin’” and “EyeCon’s Livin’”. One is a gaming channel the other is a vlog channel, I’ve had the gaming channel since June 2020 and I started the second channel around a month ago. Both are doing well, but due to COVID-19, I had to slow down on filming for the vlog channel. I’ve also returned to recording music ( I stopped to work on my YouTube channels) and now I’m incorporating music with my channels. I’ve been making music for about 10 years now, I started taking it seriously around 6-7 years ago that's when I started working on the business aspect of it. Now I’m just working and doing what I love and hopefully, someday someone will love my work just as much as I do. Contact Information : Instagram: @Emula7ion To get your story & brand heard by our readers, visit our "Submit Your Story,". RaeLouis.com @RaeLouisbrand

Are you wondering, what colors are in season for spring & summer 2021? what about which color palette suits your style and complexion? Well! Here are a couple of trending colors that will solve your solution. Rusted Copper Yellow Raspberry Pink Black Spring Break Blue Grape Purple Basil Green All Grey Colors Rose-Coal Pink Orange These palettes will help you towards your fashionable goal. The message with your colors, personality, and fashion sense will be the spotlight for your day. Discover more of articles at RaeLouis.com

Today, were sharing some of the easiest wardrobe tips you can use on an budget. Keeping up with the Jones wardrobe will leave your pockets and bank account in the negative. Every year, it seems like every trend changes. As well as leaving you with the feeling that your wardrobe is outdated for the seasons. That's why were here to give you a couple of tips on how to find outfits on a budget for every season. Mix & Match It Girl !!! Tips 1. Sell or swap with friends & Family 2. Look for clearance & sale items 3. Shop at thrift stores, charity shops, and etc. 4. Look at online website sites 5. Be creative with some of your main pieces 6. Know when to splurge 7. Take a buddy with you and your cash ( leave credit/ debit cards at home) 8. Have the basics ( simple blazer, jeans, black dress, white t-shirt, classic neutral coat and etc.) 9. Don't be complicated, go for simplicity sometimes. 10. Wear clothes that fit your body perfectly. Create a style that makes everyone want to admire you. Do you have more ideas or tips ? Share them with us in our RAE LOUIS Group or Tweet us !

Let's talk how we made this black-eye pea soup under 35 minutes, shall we? Level :Easy Prep: 15 minutes Yield : 4- 5 Servings Time : 35 Minutes Cook: 17 minutes *Need an Airfryer that says pressure cook Ingredients: 1/4 cup parsley leaves- chopped 1/4 cup parsley stems- chopped 2 cups black-eye peas 1/4 cup Brown Rice 1 1/2 quart container of grape tomatoes- (cut in half) 1 zucchini- diced 1 white onion- diced 1 green pepper-diced 3 cups filtered water 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp onion powder 1 tbsp. sea salt 1 tsp basil Cup of chopped spinach 1/4 cup of jalapeños sliced & keep its juice. Directions: Soak beans in warm water for 15 minutes while you cutting up your vegetables. Next, dice all your vegetables In your Airfryer pot place all ingredients in the pot, EXCEPT the parsley leaves Then, On pressure cook ; cook for 17 minutes * if needed cook longer Lastly, once you release the stem from the pressure, add in your chopped parsley leaves. Enjoy ! Have tips of your own? Share them with us in the comment area & leave a review on our page . @RaeLouisBrand

Due to some changes in the economy, most of every entrepreneur had to develop a phase two substantial emergency growth. Learning the ins and outs of the business is one thing. However, reshaping its entire landscape was another for us. Here are five economic tips you must consider when developing a new system : 1.Supply & Demand For example, people are always searching for ways to decrease their consumption. Without incoming cash regularly coming in, owners are searching for ways to massively increase their income using the old & new wave for survival word of mouth and the media. The question of the day is: Will it work? 2. Capital In addition, to supply and demand, working capital shows how efficiently an owner's company is operating and how financially stable the business is. It's the instrument of production. The production will not move if it doesn't have capital. For instance, the factory that a man/woman owns is capital. The profit that he or she gets out of it every year is the income. Due to some economic changes a lot of companies had to lay-off their employees to save their income which in result slowed down their capital. As a result, a lot of entrepreneurs are using Government grants, Angel investing, and collateral from assets to stay up float. 3. Interest Rates Interest rates can affect the growth of entrepreneurs by affecting not only the loan payments but impacting the company's ability to secure funding. Before determining the interest rate when seeking a business loan, make sure your credit score and history are in excellent condition; you don't want those high-interest rate fees! An interest rate is described as a percentage that the Federal Reserve charges for borrowing an amount to get access to capital. The Fed lowers or raises its interest rates to keep employment high, prices steady, and interest rates regulated. Depending on the economy, when the interest rates are low, the banks will be more selective of who to approve for a business loan. That's why it's always good to keep low to no debt but an excellent cash flow. 4. Land With this in mind, now you have land. Land ownership not only removes paying rent but it gives the owners peace of mind. It is a limited resource that doesn't wear out, a tangible asset, and provides food, materials and helps support the filtering of water. Besides, a lot of owners use their land for residential, transportation, agriculture, commercial, and recreational. 5.Self Finally, you have yourself. The least skill you have for capital is yourself. As a business owner and entrepreneur, it is believed that you have an excellent checking and savings account with a great annual interest yield. By investing in yourself and your business helps not only yourself but makes investors believe you are great with accountability. Plus, by saving your own personal dollars savings, you did yourself a favor. Now, you're ready for serious business. Have tips of your own? Share them with us in the comment area or give us a review on our website. RAELOUIS.COM

The relationships we have can improve our overall health. Simply! By putting each other values in front of each other's life with communication, respect, boundaries and support. Everyone deserves the best in life! One of the best ways to enjoy your life is with communication. Learning to build communication helps proper body language, enables eye contact, and listening skills. Whether you are an extrovert or introvert think of the importance of engagement and how it can help improve your life. Secondly! If your learning, to understand the next person choice's, and opinion's it shows respect. In relationships, trying to change another individual's thought doesn't show understanding. It's necessary to have mutual courtesy. Another way to establish dignity is by observing your family & friends' feelings and not hurt them. Additionally, we all have personal boundaries that have to be performed to make us feel safe, loved, kind, etc. Learning to show compassion and the importance of self-care shows that you practice physical, mental, and emotional support. Therefore, it's important to be clear about what you love and need. Finally, with each other's support, it helps to decrease stress, depression, loneliness, etc. It's a role to surround yourself with positive people who take accountability for their actions and interact with other friendly individuals. Again, it is a matter of your preference! Have tips of your own? Share them with us in the comment area. RaeLouis.com

Get inspired by the best winter fashion outfits, and fall styling tips. Cotton-Blend Sweater Stay warm & stylish with some of the softest selected sweaters for the winter. Often sweaters consist of multiple layers to protect you against low temperatures. So remember to stay cute, warm, and safe. 2.Boots Other than a show-stopper, boots give your ankles support, protect your feet from the wet and cold. The key is to shop with reason, so a black boot is great for every season and not just winter, plus it adds timeless stability to your wardrobe. 3. Wool Pants Not only can wool pants be uniquely creative, but wool pulls water away from your skin to keep your dry. Your options against other fabrics will explode when compared to warm wool garments in the winter. 4. Beanie Most people appreciate wearing a beanie in the winter to cover the ears from a frostbit. Headpieces have become a fashion statement in most countries. However, they're also affordable and full of knits, furs, and other fabrics. 5. Fresh-to-Death Blazer Now you can't tell me you don't like a fresh-to-death blazer! First, off they're minimalist, comfortable, simple, and fashion lovers. Blazers are lightweight and can make any outfit look demanding. It's a must-have! 6.Linen Midi Dress Winer Linen dresses are as comfortable, beautiful, and as must of us like breathable. The designs are simple, unique, and interesting. It can be worn as a great layering piece for any occasion. So, don't be afraid to brush up for winter with a stylish Linen-dress. If you enjoyed this article share it with your friends and colleagues!