Meet Robert Leaks. Robert is a Chicago native, a husband, the father of three sons, a barber stylist, an educator and an entrepreneur who is passionate about his work. His barbershop wall is lined with BARBICIDE® course certificates proving his dedication to the controlled of linfection in his barbershop. Robert also believes that education and mentoring are essential for the growth and development of our future generation. Continue reading “Master Barber Robert Leaks owner M.L.S Grooming”
Lalitha Arnold – owner of EnvyMe Hair Studio
Meet Lalitha Arnold. Lalitha is the owner of EnvyMe Hair Studio located at 1525 E. 55th Street, Chicago, IL 60615. A visionary and an entrepreneur at heart, she is also a mother of two adult children. Continue reading “Lalitha Arnold – owner of EnvyMe Hair Studio”
Johari Noelle: things you can’t say out loud
Meet Johari Noelle. Johari is a Southside, Chicago-bred singer renowned as much for the timbre of her voice as her biting honesty. She is an identical twin and the oldest of her 4 sisters. Continue reading “Johari Noelle: things you can’t say out loud”
Shontay Pinder: an entrepreneur and the owner of PASSPORT by SP
Meet Shontay Pinder. Shontay is an entrepreneur and the owner of PASSPORT by SP, a fashion company. Continue reading “Shontay Pinder: an entrepreneur and the owner of PASSPORT by SP”
Liberty Jones: singer songwriter is most proud of her debut EP Peacemaker
Meet Liberty Jones. Liberty is a singer, songwriter, and creative director. Liberty’s debut EP, Peacemaker is available everywhere music is streaming. Continue reading “Liberty Jones: singer songwriter is most proud of her debut EP Peacemaker”
Ivan Hairston: a sought after professional unisex barber and stylist
Meet Ivan Hairston. Ivan is a sought after professional unisex barber and stylist from the south side of Chicago. His brand is “Illustrious Cuts” and he cuts out of Hyde Park Barber Studio, located at 1431 E. Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615. Continue reading “Ivan Hairston: a sought after professional unisex barber and stylist”
Nikki Streets: a Hyde Parker and lifestyle blogger
Meet Nikki Streets. Nikki is a blogger with four of her best friends. Their lifestyle blog, Besties and Brunch, is food for the soul to the millennial women striving to live their best lives. They share their stories so that others understand that they’re all in this together. Continue reading “Nikki Streets: a Hyde Parker and lifestyle blogger”
Gareth Ramsey: a third year music major at the University of Chicago
Meet Gareth Ramsey. Gareth is a third year student at the University of Chicago majoring in music and minoring in astrophysics. Continue reading “Gareth Ramsey: a third year music major at the University of Chicago”
Marki Lemons-Ryhal: a licensed Managing Broker dedicated to all things real estate
Meet Marki Lemons-Ryhal. Marki is a licensed Managing Broker, REALTOR®, avid volunteer, and Major Donor. She is dedicated to all things real estate. Continue reading “Marki Lemons-Ryhal: a licensed Managing Broker dedicated to all things real estate”
James T. Alfred: an award-winning American actor from the south side of Chicago
Meet James T. Alfred. James is an award-winning American Actor, from the south side of Chicago. He has performed in thirty productions of plays in the American Theatre as well as Russia. James appears as Tyree on the FOX hit drama Empire. Continue reading “James T. Alfred: an award-winning American actor from the south side of Chicago”
Akhu Ausar: yoga trainer and holistic lifestyle transformation consultant
Meet Akhu Ausar. Akhu is a yoga trainer and a holistic lifestyle transformation consultant. Akhu is also the father of “3 young kings”. They are, namely Mega, Titan, and Sinaan. Continue reading “Akhu Ausar: yoga trainer and holistic lifestyle transformation consultant”
Ashley Janelle: a UX designer and advocate for diversity in technology
Meet Ashley Jackson. Ashley is a User Experience Designer (UX), content creator, and business owner. As a UX Designer, she works to understand why and how people are using products to design more effective and usable products for them. Continue reading “Ashley Janelle: a UX designer and advocate for diversity in technology”