2012
Tammi, Tamika, & Tiffany and Studio85
Tammi, Tamika, & Tiffany
Tammi, Tamika, & Tiffany are sisters who were born & raised in Washington, DC. As kids they were always taking their creativity to new levels, whether putting on homemade fashion shows in their moms closet or turning the whole house into an amusement park!
The three have always kept in touch with their creative side and it was always encouraged by their artist father, and their fashion forward mom. So working in a creative field seemed to be fate for each sister. Studio85 came to be one morning at a coffee house, in their parents hometown of Lancaster, South Carolina.
They were singing songs, making jokes, & somewhere the idea of making funny names for nail polishes came about, and that’s how they came up with idea of creating this line. The name “Studio85″ just seemed to flow with the women. They knew they wanted a studio and CEO Tiffany was born in 1985, completing their artistic semi-circle.
Once the company name was decided, the three narrowed down the hundreds of names & color combinations to develop the now exclusive S85 Nail Gloss. With their love for the arts, and their eager ambition to make all things possible these sisters are looking forward to presenting you with all things art and apparel with, Studio85.
Editor’s note: I’m a native Washingtonian and like the DC collection.
Ava Tayloe is Posh & Sass
Ava was born in Jamaica but grew up in New York, one of the fashion capitals of the world. Gifted with her own unique sense of flair and style she has a keen eye for fashion accessorizing. She now lives in Sweden and has opened an online jewelry store to bring a bit of New York pizazz to Europe.
Posh & Sass is an online collection of fashion jewelry with a large focus on Hand-Made jewelry by some of New York’s most prominent designers such as Gerard Yosca, Lulu Frost, Fallon Jewelry & Yochi NY. We offer a wide selection of jewelry to match any occasion and fit any budget. We believe that style and quality should not be compromised by cost. Whether you are looking for the perfect earring to transform your jeans and t-shirt or finish off a look for that special occasion, you have come to the right place. We follow the latest trends in jewelry and accessory to ensure that we provide our customers with the most coveted pieces to add to your jewelry collection. We also pride ourselves on selecting pieces that will be a part of your jewelry collection for years to come. Jewelry is a way to express one’s individual style and we hope that we will inspire you to discover and express our own.
2011
Donna de Levante Raphael – Publisher and Editor of I-Parent Magazine
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Donna created these products to support, inspire and empower parents to raise inspired children. Despite Toronto being a vast city and very multicultural in it’s ways, there is only one national parenting magazine and a few other parenting publications that are more targeted towards advertising with a 30% (editorial split and 70-% (advertising split). I believe that all adults who have the responsibility of taking care of kids could always educate themselves on being better at what they do for all concerned.
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We’re definitely not here to make parents perfect but it’s here to help guide them along the way to be the “good enough parent of the 21st century.” Our small team wants to inspire and empower as many parents as possible, who have kids from 0 to 15 years. Our topics range from birth to having the difficult conversations and open communication with kids, creating structure and setting limits, having fun as a parent to family vacations to family finances.
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An I-Parent mom knows that there is no such thing as being a perfect mom, friend, and wife. She is the best friend you wish you had all these years. She is inspirational, intuitive, powerful, and resourceful. She is organized, responsible, and motivates you to be the best you can be. She is loving, nurturing, open and honest. She will help you deal with your husband, kids, mother, job, relationship and home. She gets personal. She multi-tasks – she is a mom, partner, friend, chauffeur, room mom, employee, boss, finger paint expert, bill payer, chef, hostess, playdate coordinator. She’ll tease you when you need to lighten up and cut you or others a break when you need it. She is your best friend.
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Our I-Parent Philosophy:
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The Balancing Act
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Balance is about finding equilibrium, it is about making the right decisions and choices for yourself and your family. It involves not losing sight of the woman behind the scenes and never losing touch with the woman inside. Balance is the way you maneuver through the many important roles you play in the lives of your children, friends, family, and significant others.
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I-Parent Relevance in your life
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Relevance is about the embracing the spirit of today. It is about health, growth, food, family issues, finances, parenting philosophies, and everything else that touches our world. Most of all, it is about being aware. It is about keeping an open mind and learning from the advice and experience of friends, mentors, and experts. It is about taking what you know and sharing it with the world around you.
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Your Consciousness
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Consciousness is about being acutely in touch with your feelings, your knowledge, and your brood. It is being attuned to your surroundings and the world around you. It is about knowing the impact of your actions on the beautiful but fragile ecosystem you have created. A conscious woman knows that the only real constant is change, and that change is an opportunity that needs to be seized.
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I-Parent staff hopes to develop a platform where forward thinking moms can get information, be inspired, and meet other similarly motivated moms.
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As moms continue to learn from each other and know that we do need all the advice we can get, we want to hear from you about what you like, what you don’t like and what you’d like to see. I-Parent wants both our print and online audience to be a part of our family.
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Please note that we are expanding our publishing efforts to the European market. Currently, Europe has access to the original website at: www.i-parent.eu. This website also has a language translator for the complete site and shares the same practical information as: www.i-parent.ca.
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Margaret Kadi and Project Sierre Leone
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Maggie Kadi, Founder of Project Sierre Leone
I have started a venture called ‘Project Sierra Leone‘ and it is all about empowering the women of Sierra Leone. I was born in Sierra Leone but have been living in the UK for the last 17 years. I recently went back for a visit after all this time and was blinded by the colours and buzz of the place.
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I visited a few markets and made contact with 7 women that were in a bad situation. They made the most amazing products but were struggling to sell them as Sierra Leone is one of the poorest countries in the world. Believe me, I am not a designer or anything but I left them thinking that surely there must be a way that I can help. I have a passion for handbags as I am the proud owner of about 200 bags myself so I thought that could be a great starting point. I came back to London and gave up my job at Sky Sports (PA to Director of Operations, Sky Sports) because I feel like this is so much more rewarding as I am investing in people and changing lives.
.All the bags are handmade beaded clutch bags that are all lined in the finest African wax cotton fabric. They all have a zip as well for easy access. Because they are all handmade there might be slight variations in sizes.
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I love different textures so I decided to get some handbeaded clutch bags made but in simple designs. All the bags are lined in the finest African Cloth and they have a zip for easy access. I have only got a limited collection of 10 at the moment because I wanted to firstly see how they will be received and secondly to search for outlets to showcase my beautiful goodies. All the women I work with are paid a fair wage. By this I mean they are paid the prices they set per item. The bags are priced at £70 each.
.African fabric lining in clutch bags.
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I have also made some beautiful Kaftans. I think Kaftans are so versatile because they are not just meant to be worn on the beach. Team it up with leggings, skinny jeans and you are good to go! The Kaftans are priced at £60.
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Visit Project Sierre Leone and find out how you can help, or contact Margaret on projectsierraleone@yahoo.com.
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Dena Dodd Perry and Pop N Go
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Dena Dodd Perry, the inventor of the Pop.N.Go Rain Scarf, is a business executive, wife and mother of three. Her extensive background in engineering, design and marketing makes her uniquely qualified in launching America’s first stylish rain scarf. With the patent-pending scarf made of custom high performance fabric, her vision is now a reality for so many women who are active and on-the-go leading busy lives.
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