Posts by Nailah Heard
Sanya Weston shares advice on how to plan a cost-effective summer vacation
Summer is around the corner and it’s time to start planning a cost-effective and fun getaway. Whether you are planning a trip for yourself or for your entire family, Sanya Weston, CEO of Your Premier Travel Agency, shares some of her best advice and tips on how to plan an amazing, money-saving vacation experience. What…
Read MoreKay Sadá Cosmetics creates sisterhood through makeup and beauty collaboration
Kayla White, the founder of Kay Sadá Cosmetics, offers sisterhood and empowerment through her makeup brand. The makeup line creator also refers to herself by the moniker Kay Sadá. White balances her role as a successful entrepreneur, wife, and mom who advocates for women to live their best lives while feeling empowered about themselves. Kay Sadá Cosmetics…
Read MoreJason Phillips will celebrate artists at annual Black Tattoo Art & Music Expo
Tattoo and mixed media artist Jason Phillips will be celebrating artists of color while engaging the community with the art scene during the fourth annual Black Tattoo Art & Music Expo in Detroit on July 13 and 14. Phillips’ first solo art exhibition debuted in 1998. His most recent exhibit, “Majesty” featured paintings representing the beauty and perseverance…
Read MoreDr. Jewel Tankard encourages women to ‘trust their financial instincts’
Dr. Jewel Tankard, the CEO and founder of the Millionairess Club, is presenting her annual Millionairess Conference on Saturday, April 6, in Detroit. The conference empowers and motivates women to learn the rules of economics, become financially independent, and to start their own businesses. Rolling out spoke with Tankard about her upcoming conference, her recent…
Read MoreShaquilla Shannon shares her entrepreneurial journey as an event planner
Event planner Shaquilla Shannon is an entrepreneurial success who is now creating opportunities for other entrepreneurs to thrive. Shannon is the founder of the event planning business Larger Than Life Event Planning Custom Designs and Treats, which services events globally, while simultaneously helping entrepreneurs kick-start their own businesses. “You must find your passion, deepen your experience…
Read MoreSammie discusses upcoming album and breaks down being Black in ‘Dear America’
Sammie Leigh Bush — better known by his stage name Sammie — is scheduled to release his new album Everlasting on Friday, March 1, 2019. Rolling out asked Sammie about his forthcoming fourth studio album, his upcoming summer tour and the meaning behind his 2015 single “Dear America.” Your new album Everlasting is set to drop March 1. What…
Read MoreI.O. Beauty Market provides toxin-free products to boost your skin care regimen
I.O. Beauty Market is a Black-owned lifestyle and beauty marketplace that provides all-natural and toxin-free products for women. Founder Dixie Lincoln-Nichols is a certified health and wellness coach with a simple yet highly effective product initiative: S.A.G.E. (Safe, Authentic, Gorgeous and Eco-friendly). “I truly believe that beauty begins within,” Lincoln-Nichols says. “The wellness journey isn’t…
Read MoreRadio personality Koffey Brown helping Detroit couples experience wedded bliss
Detroit-based radio personality Koffey Brown is an officially ordained minister who owns her own wedding business, which she named bridesORgrooms. If you are planning to take that leap of faith and wed your beloved, Brown wants to help make your nuptials a day to remember. Rolling out asked Brown about her wedding business, meeting the love of…
Read MoreImani Ellis shares how CultureCon grew from an idea into a success
Imani Ellis, founder of Creative Collective NYC, is gearing up for the second annual one-day CultureCon conference. The CultureCon event will be hosted at the Knockdown Center in New York this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Powered by CCNYC, CultureCon is providing a collaborative space for creatives of color to network and receive influential knowledge from leaders who…
Read MoreNicci Gilbert-Daniels receives praise for short film ‘Social Conflict’
Nicci Gilbert-Daniels‘ heart-wrenching new film Social Conflict has earned multiple accolades. Gilbert-Daniels, a member of the R&B group Brownstone, has an impressive background in the entertainment industry being a Grammy-nominated singer and signing to the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson’s label, MJJ Music. Gilbert-Daniels is an actress, writer, executive producer and director. Her most famous acting…
Read MoreAuthor Patrice Lee strives to prevent bullying with her children’s books
Author Patrice Lee recently published two new children’s books. I Like Who I Am, I Love Being Me! comically narrates through animals about their carefree lives, and It’s Just a “Circumstance” speaks to the impact of children dealing with a negative experience and turning it into an impactful event. Through her publishing company, Leep4Joy Books, Lee promotes wellness,…
Read MoreActress Christina Moses dishes on premiere of ‘A Million Little Things’
The new ABC production “A Million Little Things” is set to premiere on September 26. This show is giving a new perspective on friendships, mental health and how people deal with varied levels of mental illness, both effectively and ineffectively. The plot is centered around a tight-group of friends who must deal with a friend’s…
Read MoreBlue Henry Spirits to launch new signature cocktail this fall
Adrienne Walker, founder and CEO of Blue Henry Spirits, is raising expectations in the cocktail industry by providing all-natural, handcrafted cocktails, mocktails and cotton candy divvy’s. Walker will be launching her new tamarind flavor cocktail and Bloody Mary riming salt this coming fall. These cocktails are sure to have you begging for more while bragging to…
Read MoreFerguson makes history: Michael Brown’s mom runs for city council; prosecutor ousted
Lezley McSpadden, the mother of slain teen Michael Brown, announces her run for Ferguson city council 2019. The city of Ferguson, Missouri, is once again making wide-reaching headlines with the help of two community leaders carrying the torch. The first is Lezley McSpadden, the mother of slain teen Michael Brown who was brutally killed by police…
Read MoreDr. Karla Mitchell pioneers natural medicine for Detroit community
Naturopathic doctor, Dr. Karla Mitchell, ND, is a Detroit native who is pioneering a new healing culture for the communities of Detroit. Naturopathy, or naturopathic medicine, involves using natural and non-invasive products to support and enable one’s innate healing process. Dr. Mitchell aims to improve health outcomes, reduce and prevent addiction, and empower people to…
Read MorePoet Jessica Care Moore champions Black women who create, lead and rock
Jessica Care Moore is a woman of many talents. Not only is she is a world-famous poet and the author of several literary works, but she also is the founder and executive producer of the Black WOMEN Rock! movement, and founder of a literacy-driven foundation that bears her name. In 2019, she will add playwright…
Read MoreDr. L.A. Barlow shares insight on mental health and holistic practices
Dr. L.A. Barlow is a certified forensic psychologist, psychotherapist and grief counselor who specializes in incorporating biblical Scriptures and medical treatment to help restore a patient’s mind, body and spirit. A Detroit native, she has a master’s in counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in Southfield, Michigan, and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology, from…
Read MoreYONAS discusses new album ‘About Time’ and prospering as an independent artist
Yonas Mellesse known simply as YONAS, hails from New York City. YONAS is a rap artist and singer whose music has an alternative hip-hop flare with a touch of pop and funk. YONAS recently dropped his highly anticipated album About Time this past June. YONAS started playing the violin at the age of 5. His…
Read MoreFelicia Joseph discusses motherhood, superpowers and success
Felicia Joseph is the director of casting at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment. She is at the helm of covering scripted casting for the cable portfolio that includes USA, Syfy, Bravo, E! and Universal Cable Productions. She works with shows like “Shooter,” “The Sinner,” “Queen of the South,” “The Purge” and “Unsolved.” Before joining NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment in…
Read MoreMeet Iman Ramadan, fashionista and founder of The Fresh Hotel
Iman Ramadan is a debonair style aficionado and devoted fashion lover. Born and bred in New York City, Ramadan has an edgy yet flawless appeal to her wardrobe selection. Her subtle grace is a compliment to her style, but her versatility is what sets her apart from the “fashion bunch.” Ramadan is the founder of…
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