Building A Brand....Keyshia Dior

From video Vixen to having her own line of Lipsticks and Glosses..... Keyshia Dior is making a name for herself in the entertainment industry. Keyshia is of a Jamaican background but lives in Miami Florida. Among all to the things she has on her resume her newest venture is a Cosmetic line by the name of KA'OIR.....which includes a line of bold lipsticks and glosses!!! Make sure to follow her as she builds her Empire!! What inspired me the most about her story is she used a simple platform... and now is working to build a brand for herself. Most entertainers are looking for their five minutes of fame and she is hard a work building herself a legacy. Along with videos she also is a celebrity stylist. Her videos include... Timberland - say something Young jeezy - lose control Yo Gotti- we can get It on... Below are some links so you can find out more about her!!

http://www.kaoir.com/

http://www.keyshiadior.com/

She also has a twitter account and facebook account

@keyshiadior

keyshia dior

Ka'oir cosmetics

Open Letter to My readers.......

With all the stereo Types out about black women you would never think we are of any worth.... Well think twice, Like Aretha Frankin said " Sisters are doing it for themselves...standing on their own two feet"... When starting this blog I wanted to make sure my readers always had "A Positive Reading Experience" So when I find out about Positive doings of any women especially black women.... I am honored to share with you. So be on the look out.... And if you know anyone that is doing anything extraordinary please email me @ lee.chiquita@ymail.com or contact me via facebook. If you have any topics you would like to discuss or hear about feel free to send me a message.

Week In Review: Sunday Dish

Hey Guys I survived another week..... As much as I love summer days on the beach... Its too hot outside!! I have never been a cold weather type of girl...But with this Texas heat I soon may convert to #teamwinter!! This past week was a very busy at work so I really did not have time to blog :-(


If you know me then you know I love love love TV..... Caught some new shows this week Tia and Tamera have a reality show and I must say I like it. I also watched a show called "The Marriage Refs" don't know how long its been on but its really cool.. Married couples come on the show to have a panel decide who is the " Right person" in a reoccurring argument. It comes on Sunday's I think you married folks sould give it a try!!

My word are thought for the week is Arrested Development-an abnormal state in which development has stopped prematurely....

Some time you just have to grow up... we all have our short comings but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and handle you business. With that being said... Men start being a man..if you 35 and rapping is the only thing you do... Get a REAL job and rap on the side... Ladies handle your business and act like the women you are born to be... If you modeling at 25 get a real job and model until you are discovered!! Life is real you gotta know when to hold and fold em!!

Money Matters

Are you living pay check to pay check.... is your bank account always overdrawn or at zero... Where is your money going? My co worker and her friends wanted answers to those questions. When it came to how come they could not take the trips they wanted to...buy the shoes and clothes they wanted to. After many talks about money, the ladies decided for a month to write down and keep receipt's of everything they purchased....little did they know it would make a major difference. Many people do not know the importance of budgeting their money.... In order to budget your money you must first know where your money is going... By keeping your receipts you will know exactly where your money is going. One lady found out that she spends more money paying for tolls vs buy the EZ Tag.... One found out that she spends almost 100 a week on eating breakfast,lunch during the work week... Do you know how much money she could be saving? Just knowing these small things could make a big difference in how much money you save. So I challenge you all to save all your receipts you use for a month... And let me know where your money is being spent!! Make sure to fill me in... I would love to write a success story!!

Taken Too Soon

The thought of turning on the 5 o clock news and seeing your loved one, classmate, childhood friend, church member as a top story or breaking news... never seems to cross your mind. It was all too Real for the those who knew Miktosha James. Coming from La Marque Texas, everyone pretty much knows everyone so when news spread of her tragic death it left many people heart broken and puzzled. Even if you have not seen or talked to her for years, La Marque was a place she left a strong impact on many lives her beautiful voice and her warm personally always showed threw. I think her untimely death is a wake up call,For many of us to take a deeper look at the actions of our mates.

If you know someone who is a victim or showing traits of domestic violence please reach out to them.. Let you know you love and care for them.

Here are some links for Miktosha to raise awareness:

www.gofundme.com/In-Memory-Miktosha

Facebook Pages:

GSS and APO Rally Against Domestic Violence

In Loving Memory of Ms. Miktosha Mikal James

Also check: Google and yahoo for tips and stats on Domestic Violence

Prayers go out to her family...... May her Sweet Soul Rest and Peace!!!

Sunday Dish

Thank God I made it another Week, Last week my body told me I was getting old, After helping a friend move I felt like a bus.. Man I am getting old!! This week was very trying for me at the work. But on a positive note thanks to all those who come and read my blog, please continue to grow with me and tell everyone you know!!

This weekend I went to a 70's party with some friends... Lets just say we where some foxy ladies. The crazy part is when I was looking for something to wear, all the outfits I would wear today, Matter of fact me and my friend purchased a few pieces. Be on the lookout for our thrifty world finds.

Any week lived... is a week learned!!! I learned to be thankful for waking up everyday with a sound mind!! Be thankful for all you have and for the things you do not have!!

Move Over Karadashians

Move Over Karadashians, The REAL curvy queens are about to take their crown back. After having multiple conversations with friends and co workers about weight and getting back in shape. I figured the best thing I could do to help myself and my friends and is make is join the 50 pound challenge and make a team. I named the Team the Black Dashians!! Out of fun... I choose that name since they have Shapes like our
'Sister". Its time For us to get healthy and take back our "vixen shapes" and live a full life!! If you are ready to take your life back health wise, Please join the 50 pound challenge! You can sign up to join the team " Black dashians" and here is the URL http://www.50pounds.com/blackdashians!! The challenge will start September 1,2011!! We you join the group you will be able to chat with other members, share tips,etc!! Be on the look out!! Any other questions you can also contact me at lee.chiquita@ymail.com or via facebook! I am looking forward to all my family,friends,and co workers joining before September 1st!

Money VS Wealth

" Money is a diamond-encrusted watch flashing on the wrist of someone who rents his home, Leases her fresh-off-the-line car and has no savings. Wealth is the ability to contribute to your retirement fund, own a home with a monthly payment you can afford, donate to charity and send your kids to the best schools possible to ensure their success" ( Ebony magazine August 2011 issue... )

Do you know the difference between money and wealth? Well if you don't.... Read up!!!

Money: is any object or record that is generally accepted as payment for goods and services and repayment of debts in a given country or socio-economic context.

Wealth: the abundance of valuable resourses or material possessions, which includes assets that are tangible( land and capital) and fincncial (money,bonds,etc)

There is a clear difference in money and wealth... Money will hold you, Wealth will sustain you. In the African American community the disconnect comes from how we spend our money rather than investing or saving!!! Many times we all see the things that money can buy but not the benefits that wealth gives. In most homes we are not taught to keep money we are taught to make money..... Its sad to say!! No one ever told us to save some for those " Rainy days". But we are quick to say we can not catch a break " the white man has it good, they never seen a rainy day" that very well could be true but in the same instance the "white man" may have a savings account that allows him to live and the same level while going threw hard times. My challenge to you is to figure out which one you Rather have Wealth or Money?

"Money is fun but wealth is forever"- Amy DuBois Barnett( ebony magazine)

Please stay posted the month of august I will give you tips and information on the State of Black Wealth.... I know its not juicy... But it will help you!!

Sunday Dish

While Laying in Bed Sunday Afternoon, I begin to notice that on most Sunday's I sit back and reflect on my past week, and make notes for my week to come. So I figured that it would only be right if I have A entry every Sunday called Sunday Dish!! So here it goes!!





Looking back at my week I have learned A lot of things about myself and others, but one thing that stood out more then others is being true to myself!! Its crazy how people will cut you down to get ahead, My friend always told me at the workplace say little or nothing at all, And honestly I totally see what she means by that. When any company is forced to do lay offs folks true colors, come out some for the good...others for the bad!!! It sad to say, who are you selling your soul too? Its kinda sad and pathetic it truly makes me more aware of who I choose to have "water cooler" chats with!! I guess thanks for the heads up!! Hopefully everyone that is affected by the lay offs find peace and new jobs!!





Also since starting my blog, I have found a few people not supportive of my endeavor or maybe mad at some of the things that I have blogged about! At the end of the Day this blog site it about my truth... its not about your opinions and your truth!! In anyway do I want to step on anyone toes I just want to make sure that My true feelings,ideas,and thoughts are on my page!!

Thanks to all the positive feed back and love!! Hopefully you choose to come to my site more often!!! Peace&Love

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