Tag: Seattle to Vegas
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A&E|Once Upon a Scene
🎤 Once Upon a Stage Seasoned SoulZ | Simply Flava Watching Nashville reminded me just how messy the entertainment world can be. It’s a world that looks glamorous from the outside — lights, applause, connections, creativity. But underneath all that shine sits a lot of shadow. I didn’t live it at that level, but I walked…
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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…
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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…
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60+|80-85 Years Old
Contemplating the Passage of Time: When Do We Want to Say Goodbye? Yesterday, during a conversation with one of my younger coworkers in his 20s, he asked me a question I hadn’t really thought about in quite the same way before: “How long do you want to live?” I paused for a moment, as the…
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Blog Challenge |60+| My Kindness & Patience
What was the best compliment you’ve received? The Gift of Kindness: A Life of Service Growing up in a Christian home with my father as a Baptist minister, I had the privilege of witnessing kindness in action every single day. My parents didn’t just speak about faith—they lived it. Their words and actions aligned, creating…
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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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Blog Challenge |A&E| The Life of An Artist Cheerleader
The Autobiography of The Artist Cheerleader: A Journey Unfinished Many years ago, I began writing a book. At first, it was simply about my journey into the arts and entertainment industry—documenting my experiences, sharing valuable knowledge I had gained from professionals, and telling the stories of the artists I had the privilege to meet and interview…
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Blog Challenge |60+| 2017-Present |My Growth
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? A Journey of Growth: From Vegas to Home Life has a way of pushing us into growth, sometimes gently, sometimes with force. When my daddy passed on February 8, 2016, I thought I was prepared. But grief doesn’t follow a script. Shortly after his passing, we…

