Identity. Passion. Purpose. Conference (IPP Greenville) Day 2 Recap

If you created a word cloud based on day two of the Identity Passion Purpose Conference (IPP Greenville) you’d find “Hard Work,” “Focus,” “Resilience” and “Purpose” written in big, bold letters while these words made up the foundation of each keynote talk and panel discussion they were supported by motivating and empowering stories that inspired conference goer’s to do more and dream bigger when it came to their  ideas and goals. All I could think as I sat there and furiously took notes was how great the information was, and there were so many tidbits that I could apply to…

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Identity Passion. Purpose. Conference Day 1 Recap

Entrepreneurs and young professionals flocked to Greenville, South Carolina to attend the inaugural Identity. Passion. Purpose Conference (IPP Greenville) created by Erica Johnson, C.E.O. of Leap Branding & P.R., L.L.C. The two-day conference is designed to assist attendees with the development of their professional identities and help them get unstuck in business. As an entrepreneur, I can definitely relate to being stuck and not knowing where to turn. Greenville is the fourth fastest-growing city in the United States, making it a desirable hub for various job markets. Young professionals must understand what makes them unique in their own right and…

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First Lady and Co-Pastor of Relentless Church Aventer Gray Brand Launch

Femininity, Strength, Passion, and Courage. Those were the emotions I felt as I walked into First Lady of Relentless Church in Greenville S.C.,  Aventer Gray’s launch party for her new brand, Aventer Gray Co., and her line of products called Harmony Reign. Harmony Reign is described as “A platform for women to come together for Healing, Empowerment, Inspiration, and Restoration by providing the resources, tools, and support needed to create ’Harmony’ in all areas of their lives, so that women around the world can genuinely’ Reign’ with purpose, power, and clarity.” Dress | HandBag| As we patiently waited to enter…

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The Best Buy Wedding Registry is Something for Him and Her.

Sponsored Post  One of the most exciting things after you’ve said yes to the proposal,  and finally nailed down a date for your upcoming nuptials is the registering of the gifts. Usually, the Bride is way more excited about this than the Groom as this is when their inner Martha Stewart comes out.   So you go to big box stores or a local department store and you pick out your vases, linens, kitchen gadgets, and, of course, the fine China. You know the fine China that you’ll probably be too afraid to use and probably never will use until…

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“Dressy Chic” With Target Style in New Orleans.

    Top: New York and CompanyLace-Trim Kimono Sleeve Flyaway Jacket JumpSuit: Target Style Black Lace JumpSuit at Target Shoes: Valentino Rockstud Leather s/0 Similar Sunglasses: Versace  Earrings: New York and Company s/o Similar Bangle Set : New York and Company    I’m in New Orleans y’all! It’s amazing how when you put dreams and ideas out into the world and trust the process doors just open up for you. Last July, I told my husband that I wanted to visit New Orleans. Since I’m a southern gal at heart for some reason I’ve just felt and overwhelming pull to come visit this…

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