Women In Business

It it possible for us to own our own businesses.Sometimes we are satisfied with what people tell us we are supposed to be satisfied with, and I'm just not going for it  ~Beyonce

Lisa Price, Founder
Carol's Daughter

Today is the day many major corporations are owned and operated by the Rosie the Riveters of the 21st century. Long gone are the days where women are forced to wait for orders or settle for a job. Women are working to their full potential and are doing it better than the men in their careers; and yes, there is a difference between a job and a career. It doesn't come easy. It takes determination, patience, prayer and action! Just ask Lisa Price, founder of Carol's Daughter beauty products. She started in 1990 in her kitchen (yes, the kitchen). After some encouragement from her family and friends, she started Carol's Daughter out of her home in 1993. In 2002, Carol's Daughter grossed more than $2.25 million dollars in sales. I'm sure there were some blood, sweat and tears from 1993 to 2002; but I'm also certain waking up everyday doing something you love and making a swell living from it is more than worth it.

Women in business today are strong in number. It starts with experience, motivation and the basic step by step plan to get started. After you've built that foundation, successful business women know the keys to staying ahead of the game are persistence, the ability to adapt to the ever-changing economy and people. People can be your team; and most importantly, your clients or customers. Successful business women understand that if no one knows about your business, then you will not have one. Hence, the people.

Sylvia Smith
Professional Makeup Artist

I'm all about women empowerment and doing it better than the men, so I have an idea. Women,. it is time to put your business in the streets. Radar Magazine is making it all about you for our Sept/Oct issue: Women in Business! We're giving all business women in Huntsville and the surrounding areas the opportunity to get your business advertised in this issue. We will make the deal even sweeter. If you have your business card in electronic format, you can email it to us for a business card sized ad for a special discounted price of $100.00 for a 2 month ad! That means your business will be advertised in the Sept/Oct issue for only $100!Whether you own a hair salon, clothing boutique, engineering firm, law office or any other business- put it out there! Successful business women will jump on this! Call us today at (256)489-7739 or email advertiseonradar@yahoo.com to get in! September 5th is the deadline!

Natasha Langford, Owner
The Style Bar Boutique

You don't have to be Oprah or Beyonce, but as a woman you should be motivated by their success and have the desire to be successful in everything you do.Just ask Natasha Langford or Sylvia Smith, I'm sure they wouldn't mind sharing their business with you!

Tell your Business,

TerashaNicole

Photos used with permission of Sylvia Smith & Natasha  Langford

Photo(Lisa Price): www.necolebitchie.com (No Copyright Intended)

MTV Did it Again:2011 Video Music Awards

DiThe show started off with Mr. Gaga and ended with a skipping, skinny jeans wearing, singing Lil Wayne. I might ruffle some feathers, but I will go on record and say that the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards was one the best award shows all year! We were all looking forward to seeing what Lady Gaga would do to top her egg ensemble; but her alter ego, Mr. Gaga, was very theatrical and was actually a quite refreshing break from the fake blood and meat dress from previous years. We couldn’t breathe for too long as Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry both tried to follow in her footsteps with their outfits- but fail!

Let’s get to some winners and performances

I am happy that such a positive and powerful messaged song won “Video of the Year” with Perry’s Firework, but I could have done without the yellow cube headpiece. Several dancing Britney’s took the stage to honor Britney Spears’ career. Britney did quite well for herself taking home two moonmen from the show including Best Pop Video. She looked very Britney, and I will leave it at that.  I really hope Adele’s album sales soared after she took the stage to croon one of her album’s hits “Someone Like You” This was her debut VMA performance.

MTV never sleeps on the surprises, and what a surprise it was to see Jay Z and Kanye West hit the stage to perform their new single “Otis”. Out of sheer shock I’m sure, one fan had a Lil Mama moment and tried to run on stage, but Jay Z was prepared this time as they were quickly rushed off stage.  If Adele wasn’t enough for you, everyone was all abuzz over the blinged-out cast wearing, comfy chair sitting Jessie J. A talent that surprised us by belting out tunes during intermission from all the stars including the TLC hit “Scrubs”

It was definitely the ladies’ year and the biggest lady (no pun intended) was Beyonce. You didn’t think I would skip that did you? She runs the world. She was practically a human disco ball from the sequined jacket to the way she glowed over the announcement of her pregnancy. She didn’t dance like Queen B usually does, with good reason, as she unbuttoned her jacket and rubbed her growing belly at the end of her performance. Jay Z could not control his excitement. That is probably the most excitement I’ve ever seen him show over their relationship. Congratulations to Beyonce and Jay Z! That will be one talented child!

MTV also honored the late Amy Whinehouse with an appearance from Russell Brand, Tony Bennett and Bruno Mars. It was very nice to see Whinehouse remembered for her remarkable talent.

MTV definitely didn’t disappoint this year and all the right stars were honored and showcased for their talent. Well, except for that Tyler the Creator guy, but that’s a different blog. I will now blast Adele and Jessie J until the world ends and wait for the first pics of Beyonce’s unborn star!

Well done MTV,

TerashaNicole

All Photos Courtesy of mtv.com (No Copyright Intended)

Remembering Aaliyah

Today marks 10 years since she left this earth, but I still find myself playing her music as if it was released two months ago. The only way to describe Aaliyah's music is true. True rhythm and blues at its finest. There are many great artists today, but no one comes close to the sound and feeling that Aaliyah left in her music. Whether it was Age Aint Nothing but a Number(1994) or One in a Million(1996), both albums were great. If she were alive today, there is no doubt that she would be one of the greatest artists ranking over many leading female artists today. We pray for her family today and remember her for what she was: beautiful, talented and timeless.

She was that Somebody,

TerashaNicole

Photograph: youknowigotsoul.com

Video:www.youtube.com/soulfromthenorth