Tag: Flava Coffee House
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RealTalk|Starbucks
Starbucks started in Seattle… and so did my little Flava. ☕🌻 I opened Flava Coffee House in 2003 with a welcoming space and a vision. Then Starbucks opened to the south of me—and another to the north. Same street. Walking distance. The small business owner… ugh, ugh. There’s a story behind those five years, and…
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60+|Reflection|Honoring Myself
A Conversation That Needed to Happen Today, I had a conversation that I didn’t know how much I needed. It wasn’t easy. My heart was heavy, and the words came from a place of both sadness and longing — for clarity, for peace, for something to feel familiar again. Over time, things have shifted in…
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Blog Challenge |A&E| Flava’s Indie Arts & Entertainment Space
If you could have something named after you, what would it be? The Dream of Lady Flava News: An Artistic Space for Creatives If I were ever afforded the opportunity again to own and operate a business, I know exactly what I would call it—Lady Flava News. It would be more than just a business;…
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Blog Challenge |A&E|Walking Away From The Industry
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. Embracing Change: Walking Away from Lady Flava Shortly after returning home to Seattle, I knew deep down that I would be walking away from my life as Lady Flava, “The Artist Cheerleader.” The passion that once fueled me had faded in Las Vegas.…
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60+| If You Want To Deal With Me, You Will Not Deal With Them
Blog Title: Navigating Connections in the Competitive World of Entertainment In any industry, connections are powerful. But in the arts and entertainment world, they often come with complex dynamics—some positive, others not so much. As someone who’s worked with indie artists and entertainers, I’ve encountered a common, yet disheartening scenario: people trying to dictate who…
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A&E| DJ Nasty Nes Rodriguez (R.I.P.)
Today on social media, I learned of the passing of a Pacific Northwest and West Coast music industry legend, Nasty Nes Rodriguez. As far as I can remember, I never met him in person, although I know people who have. At times, I feel like I actually have met him or that we’ve been in…
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A&E | The Coffee Is The Experience
My life as Lady Flava began at my coffee house, Flava Coffee House in North Seattle 2003-2008 To me coffee is about the experience. Everything in life to me is about the experience. Coffee has become an experience of calm and warmth. Plus, I know several people that have business meetings or work from their…
