Saturday I was invited out for breakfast. In the south, breakfast is usually hearty- eggs, meat, biscuits, and something starchy. I wanted to do something different. I had to be in Inman Park, so I did a search to see what was in the vicinity. Having an ultimate sweet tooth and an affinity for caffeine,... Continue Reading →
Women and Shoes Magazine
Did you know that our sister blog is Women and Shoes Magazine? Ms. Jai and Sarah Schroka are pretty damn amazing! They have insightful content on fashion, beauty, and current events. And don't forget to check out some of the interviews done by yours truly! One of my favorite interviews was with Keke Wyatt.... Continue Reading →
Punany Poets- CLS Exclusive
This month, we will be treated to a showing with the Punany Poets! As we countdown to the show, we want to share some of what we will enjoy when we go! Keep posted on all of the CLS Exclusive posts on Punany Poets! We will be doing a giveaway at the end of the... Continue Reading →
In The City- Maxwell Listening Party & Dinner At Lobby At Twelve
In 2009, Maxwell dropped a gem with BLACKsummers'night. We floated high off of Pretty Wings and he told us that there would be one album a year until the trilogy was completed. We waited with baited breath until the next album dropped. And then Maxwell went on hiatus. Creatives do things like that. And we've... Continue Reading →
An Evening of Real Talk: Let’s Be Real
Last Sunday CLS blogger, Hilda, attended Let's Be Real: An Authentic Experience for Women. Francheska "Fancy" Felder, Owner & Publisher of SwagHer Magazine, and Que Johnson, CEO/hostess of The Purple Girl Show, collaborated and brought together some amazing entrepreneurs to share tips and inspirational stories to budding entrepreneurs. Both Fancy and Que are passionate about sharing... Continue Reading →
AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash and Movie Premier of Secrets
A couple of weeks ago the ladies of CLS had the opportunity to attend the AAMBC’s Urban Book Bash. For those that don’t know, AAMBC stands for African Americans on the Move Book Club. Its founder and CEO, Tamika Newhouse, has grown AAMBC into one of the largest online book clubs today and has created... Continue Reading →
CLS Bloggers Attend Stage Play, “I’ll Be Single Before I Settle”
Playwright, Shaneisha Dodson, has crafted a compelling stage play that initially focuses on the plight of four girlfriends and their desire to find “good” men. We're taken on a brief journey through their younger years and the issues that contributed to who the women are today. However, the play takes on a more serious... Continue Reading →
Leukemia and Lymphoma- How CLS Blog is giving back!
My mother came to visit me in 2005. We had a great time but she began to complain about feeling out of breath. She had recently started to try and stop smoking, so I figured that between the Atlanta heat and her penchant for cigarettes, that was the issue. I took her to Kaiser Permanante... Continue Reading →
A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a networking mixer and fashion show preview with Eye Candy Glam & Studios. Once I arrived, I met was Stacie Helen of Runway Ink. We immediately began to chat and connect. I learned that Stacie is a plus-sized model, new to the industry and loving... Continue Reading →
Dr. Lily Jenkins Talks About How to Live Life With Purpose
We were inspired and motivated by the word that Dr. Lily spoke with us at the CLS Blog Launch. A word from Dr. Lily was just what the guests needed to encourage them to walk in purpose. Click here to learn more about the Lady of Purpose Network!


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