Lisa Nichols motivates the masses in Chicago

Lisa Nichols, one of the nation’s most requested motivational speakers and life coaches, conducted a daylong seminar in Chicago over the weekend designed to assist people with bringing abundance into their lives. Nichols is on a mission to change the

Living legend Sheryl Lee Ralph gives advice to aspiring actors

Sheryl Lee Ralph has graced the entertainment industry for almost four decades. Her performance as Deena in the Broadway play “Dreamgirls” garnered her a Tony nod in the early ’80s and made her a household name. Thirty years later, Beyoncé

Leon talks about his career and Cynthia Bailey

Leon has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years. His name has been attached to some of the most memorable films including The Five Heartbeats, Cool Runnings, and The Temptations. He is also a successful musician and a

The Comedy Get Down Tour comes to Chicago

The Comedy Get Down Tour hit Chicago on Saturday, Jan. 23. Headliners included George Lopez, Charlie Murphy, Eddie Griffin, D.L. Hughley, and Cedric The Entertainer. The show was held at the United Center in front of a crowd of 12,000

April and LaShawn Daniels rock out for love and marriage

April and LaShawn Daniels of WE tv’s “Tamar & Vince” show are launching their Rock Out With Me Couples campaign. The goal of the campaign is to share tools with couples that will help them strengthen their marriages and relationships.

5 reasons Chicago is the next Black tech mecca

Fabian Elliott is a hybrid entrepreneur. As founder and CEO of Black Tech Mecca Inc., he is leading his organization to transform Chicago into a “global Black tech mecca” through the development of a thriving Black tech ecosystem. This is

Chase your dreams: 9 business tips from successful entrepreneurs

Bishop T.D. Jakes once delivered a wildly popular sermon where he suggested that folks should “Glean behind the reapers.” The message was a hit because he explained that people looking to achieve certain goals should follow those who’ve excelled in that

Gladys Knight talks motivation and shares her new song

Gladys Knight, aka “The Empress of Soul,” has a new song, and it definitely has the makings of a hit. Rolling Out had the pleasure of attending an intimate listening party in Chicago last week where her new single, “Just

Heading to college? 8 tips to help you succeed

College is a different world. In addition to getting a degree, it’s a place where life lessons are learned and preparation for the next chapter of our lives takes place. Some people will thrive and others may never graduate. Preparing