A. I am a business consultant turned fashion designer. Most recently I launched my label, La’Agra. It is a line of women’s evening wear that draws inspiration from my Indian heritage.
Q. How did you come up with the name La’ Agra and what’s the meaning behind it?
A. Agra is a place in India that is the home to a lot of artisanal wear. My brand is about bringing those elements into modern day evening wear for women.
Q. Where do you see your career in the next five years?
A. Eventually I would love to open up a store and maybe even a restaurant. For me, It’s about creating a luxury experience when you wear a La’Agra dress and that is what I want to deliver to my customers.
What type of Legacy do you want to leave/carry before your time is up?
The Legacy I want to leave to my family is business and ownership of things. I want them to have something that continues down the line entrepreneurship. This will carry the name on forever from generations and generations. My business is one I will teach them everything they need to know about ownership and running a business.
Schools don’t teach kids those things we as a generation need to be taught. Business wealth goes a long way.
When I think about values and beliefs I think of honesty and loyalty. Most people think of beliefs and think of their religion, but I don’t want to go the religion way with beliefs and values.
Values and Beliefs -My values are definitely honesty, respect, kindness and believing in myself. Beliefs- Just making it happen, going after what you want. I can do anything I put my mind to.
A. I am a Black gifted and purpose driven male born and reared in Atlanta, Ga. I am a professional musician who uses the saxophone as a tool to inspire others through music and Believing Again.
Q. What has been your greatest accomplishment that you’ve received in your career?
A. Leaving Corporate America in 2019 and being able to pursue music full-time.
Q. If you could perform anywhere in the world, where would it be?
A. I would love to perform in Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates! I’m 70% Nigerian so I want to perform where my roots are and Dubai because it is one of the wealthiest and cleanliest places in the world.
A. My name is Lorenzo, I am a health coach and educator.
Q. Tell us a little bit about your journey and how you got to where you are today.
A. I am a two-time cancer survivor and also Covid-19 survivor. We contribute my survival first to the grace of God and then a God Inspired Nutritional diet to a full recovery in the body.
Q. Do you offer any programs for fitness?
A. Our main focus is on nutrition, although fitness and exercise are a part of our program. Our main focus is what is necessary for one to put in their body for internal strengthening and fighting sickness and disease.
I always say I love romance stories. This book was good. It was about a lady named Joy who had been best friends with a guy named Malcolm for years and years. Joy loves Malcolm but she never told him that she was in love with him. Malcolm loves Joy also and all the women he ever dated feel like he puts Joy as number one, and they leave.
Malcolm lets Joy know that he is into this lady named Summer and that they have been chatting for over 2 months. Joy is used to knowing everything about Malcolm and gets jealous. He invites her on this getaway trip with him and Summer. They decide to bring Summer’s best friend Fox. He wants Fox and Joy to hang out so he can get closer to Summer and to see if Summer and Joy can get along.
I like that Joy is straightforward and speaks her mind. She may not say that one thing about love to Malcolm but everything else she speaks freely and openly. Fox comes on the trip and he kind of observes. Joy and Fox spend time together. They decide to fake like they like each other to see how Malcolm would react. Fox and Joy actually end up liking each other. They brought out something different in one another.
They thing I love about the characters is that they all are open to trying to get better and they open up to one another. The romantic getaway showed everyone what they really wanted and what they were willing to try out. I always say your best friend is your soulmate. I do think that Joy and Malcolm would have worked out, but I feel like Joy will have more fun with Fox. I also think that Fox will be more gentle with her.
I would love to read a part 2 of this book to see how it would go with everyone. To see if Joy can handle moving on from Malcolm or if they realize that they are soul mates.
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