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What Would Be The First Thing I Would Write About Myself ?
You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? As a little Japanese German Girl who was raised in the Black community of Seattle, the daughter of a Japanese Baptist Minister and community advocate/activist…it comes natural to establish my approach to supporting creative soulz. This was a challenge to figure what I would say in an…
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I Like Being My Own Boss (how about you) 😊
Throughout my life my daddy told me that I don’t like working for other people. He was and is so right. He would tell me that I would get frustrated in how a supervisor would run the team or unfair or unprofessional people would be. I would identify more effective approaches to get the needed…
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A&E | Who’s Writing About You?
If you a public figure, performer, creative soul, small business you want people writing about you. The ones looking to level up, need to connect themselves to people who will write about them, take pictures and videos and will share to their network. Get connected to: -Reviewers -Bloggers -Journalists -Photographers -Videographers When you capture the…
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A&E | What Should A Reviewer Share?
Over 15 years ago, I became a book reviewer of African American Literature. First I was accepted to join a highly respected African American review team that was based out of Philadelphia. The manager ran the team extremely well, identifying who should read a book and the going over our reviews with feedback if necessary…
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New Beginnings
I like New Beginnings…To dare to dream…Create from scratch, yet have a foundation to start from and to breathe in Peace and Hope… God never left me and I gratefully receive the possibilities of my tomorrows. Throughout my life I have experienced many many new beginnings, and I realized just now as I’m writing this…I…
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God’s Hand in The Arts & Entertainment Industry
This weekend I’ve been putting more thoughts into the direction I want to go with Lady Flava News. Years ago my Daddy told me that my ministry is with artists, creative soulz…he said it was not going to be easy but it’s the calling God has put on you. I have taken this very seriously…
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A&E | Internet Radio? | Do You Listen?
I’ve been wondering, as I am on my own journey of exploring how making music, sharing music and making money from music works in 2023… I remember when I love being on my internet radio shows, building a global network and following. I started in 2009 and stopped in 2022, I believe for good, I…
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A&E | Be Masterfully Unpredictable
More and more I realize I like what’s visually and audibly appealing to me. Sometimes I seek perfection, while other times I seek and experience that is far beyond predictable. The moment the is perfectly imperfect in creativity. I believe when you create a STANDOUT experience, that is when you become memorable. You want to…
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A&E | What Bores You About Arts & Entertainment
What bores you? I was sent this challenge to write on what bores me. So you know me, I have to put my twist on it to stay on topic of my brand of arts and entertainment. In my life in Vegas I realize that I get bored with hearing the same cover songs over…
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A&E | How Committed is Your Team
Although, as I work alone…I do recognize that we all need other people play a role in our success. I think about what a team looks like and what the responsibilities are or should I say, what the responsibilities should be of a team. I believe that roles need to be identified and expectations established.…
Lady Flava News
Welcome to Simply Flava. A soulful blend of reflection, resilience, and real talk from a 65-year-old woman walking boldly through life. Formerly rooted in the indie arts scene, this blog has evolved into a space where wellness, aging, and purpose take center stage. Through storytelling, resources, and heartfelt moments, Lady Flava shares her truth—one post at a time.
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