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Speaking at Love Your Life Event

This past Monday I had the opportunity to speak in front of several women here in NYC at the Love Your Life event.  My beautiful friend Lynette Lewis shared the stage with me as I spoke about how I started MADE BY GIRL, the many failed business attempts, including a CHOCOLATE truffle business. We also discussed the story behind why I started painting & how I launched Cocoa & Hearts, the desire to have children, the times I felt hopeless in my life, my faith & encouraging others to follow their dreams. This is one of the few times I've opened up about PERSONAL things in my life in front of an audience - it was a beautiful experience that I will never forget.

Lots of WOMEN came by to ask me questions after the event & one woman even prayed for me, which was really beautiful.  I thank all my friends & family who came out to see me on Monday & for all the women who read my blog & showed up, thank you for your support!  I continue to pray that God will open up more doors for me where I will be an inspiration to other women whether its through my business or through my Faith.



 The top I was sporting is  from MANGO & a blazer from Zara.


I also advised women on (5) simple tips to starting their own business.  In this video below, you'll hear me talk about one of my first businesses where I made chocolate truffles & how that DID NOT WORK for me!  Although I LOVE chocolate. Ha!

You can watch the video & hear me discuss that part - it's about 3 min long- enjoy! 

This is the first video I've posted of me on my blog (I think!) -it's very odd...but, here you go! 



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Halloween Party Inspiration...

Welcome back! We're almost at the end of October, you know what that means? Yup, Halloween. 

This is a SUPER fun Holiday -we can get dressed up, go to Haunted houses, watch scary movie marathons, go trick or treating, attend Halloween parties, eat lots of CANDY & so on! 

The last time I dressed up for Halloween was about 4 years ago. I was Amy Winehouse.... I even drew an "I love Blake" tattoo on my arm!  So fun!  However, my wish has always been to attend a party where the hosts go nuts with really cool decorations! 

Here are some interesting Halloween decor items that will hopefully inspire you to have a fun & creative Halloween event! 













Small plaster ghosts - this is one of my favorite decorations!


An interesting & creative nail art idea....if you dare.


A brass skull- love this!! - Can easily be used on Halloween as well as any other day!




Caramel apples artwork print- perfect for decorating your walls! 


Fine art photography- also fun for Halloween decor!

Artwork for party decor! 


3 women haunting artwork- CREEPY but pretty cool for decor!!













Do you have any plans for Halloween this year?? 


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