Category: Events

Life|🌮🚚 When a Chuck Wagon Became a Movement

Seattle’s food truck scene isn’t just a trend — it’s a whole culture. From a chuck wagon in 1866 to fusion dishes on every block today, this story is flavor, hustle, and community all wrapped into one. Come take a bite with me.

Lady Flava News

November 19, 2025

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A&E|🎶 Spotlight on Grady Harrell | A Legacy of Soul, Style & Stage Presence

🎶 Spotlight on Grady Harrell | A Legacy of Soul, Style & Stage Presence From Muckleshoot Magic to Solid Gold Soul By Lady Flava | Lady Flava News There are artists who perform, and there are artists who transform a room. For me, Grady Harrell is one of those rare entertainers who brings timeless class, talent,…

Lady Flava News

October 7, 2025

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A&E | Bartering in The Creative Community

Bartering is the exchange of goods and services between two or more parties without the use of money. It is the oldest form of commerce. Individuals and companies barter goods and services between each other based on equivalent estimates of prices and goods. Bartering in the Indie Arts Community Most creative soulz know the challenge: the…

Lady Flava News

August 17, 2025

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A&E| 🎤 You Have to Breathe Life Into Art

🎤 You Have to Breathe Life Into Art One thing I’ve never understood about many indie artists is the way they create… release… then quietly disappear, only to return with something new — repeating the same cycle without ever truly being seen or heard. It’s like they’re chasing the next project, instead of building a relationship…

Lady Flava News

July 11, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|What Am I An Authority On

On what subject(s) are you an authority? “The Subjects I Know by Heart: A Life Lived in Service, Survival & Soul” As I step into my 65th year, I find myself reflecting on the question: What am I an authority on? Truth is, I’ve never chased titles. I’ve lived a life rooted in service, healing,…

Lady Flava News

July 5, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|My Dream Retirement

How do you want to retire? 🌻 How Do You Want to Retire? A Blog Challenge Reflection by Simply Flava Now that I’m turning 65 in just a few days, retirement has been on my mind more than ever. I find myself dreaming of what retirement could look like — not just realistically, but ideally.…

Lady Flava News

July 5, 2025

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A&E|What Does Your Art Bring People

What Does Your Art Bring People? When I was actively supporting the Indie Arts & Entertainment community as Lady Flava, I was blessed to experience an incredible range of talents—musicians, authors, visual artists—each with their own unique voice, sound, and vision. But over time, I noticed a pattern. Some creatives would pop up with a burst…

Lady Flava News

June 28, 2025

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A&E|The Challenges of Wanting to Experience LIVE Entertainment

Soon, Lady Flava Will Step Out Again Although I haven’t ventured out to enjoy live entertainment since returning home to Seattle, I’ve remained connected through the internet and social media. I keep an eye on what’s happening around the Pacific Northwest, especially when it comes to live entertainment — it’s still something I deeply care…

Lady Flava News

June 1, 2025

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60+|Masking in Life

Masking: The What, the Why… and My Personal Journey While living in Las Vegas, I encountered someone who was on the Autism Spectrum. It turned into a hurtful and emotionally challenging experience—one that left me confused and searching for answers. There was an unusual disconnect between us, one unlike anything I had experienced before. That…

Lady Flava News

June 1, 2025

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Blog Challenge|60+|My Mission

What is your mission? A meaningful personal mission statement contains two basic elements. The first is what you want to do – what you want to accomplish, what contributions you want to make. The second is what you want to be – what character strengths you want to have, what qualities you want to develop. What…

Lady Flava News

May 7, 2025

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