Over the years, I watched my mom go from a Jewel Osco cashier, to Bank Teller, to a home Loan Officer. At the end of her life she was making more than 90k. If it wasn’t for that damn colon cancer, I’m sure she would have clocked that 6 figures before 40. That’s pretty damn good for a single mom of three with no college degree. Hands down my mother was the ultimate hustler. Honestly, many of the single mothers I know are driven on a level of purpose regular folks will never un

Being the daughter of a Hip Hop icon, Angela Simmons is no stranger to hard work and reality tv.  She has started another project that premieres tonight called GROWING UP HIP HOP.  She has invited Romeo Miller, Damon Dash, Egypt Criss, Kristina DeBarge, and TJ Mizell to help showcase their independent lives outside of just being the children of musical legends. (Show Description) Growing Up Hip Hop follows the next generation of hip hop royalty as they attempt to step outside

We have had the privilege of interviewing James Anthony , a very talented photographer, a few years back.  He is still making strides in the photography business.  He currently resides in New York and we have noticed he has some behind the scenes footage from a shoot with one of our favorites, Rotimi. Can’t wait to see what he has in store next. A behind the scenes look with @rotimimusic Video | @bryonsummers Styling | @kingtroi #JamesShotme #mixtape #Rotimi #Power #Starz

Today decide to break out of your normal cycle of “New Year’s” celebration.  Yes, I’m sure at this time every year, everyone says to themselves… “What can I do differently?”  The real question is in your case do you have to.  Every year does not require change.  However, when it comes to celebrating, what haven’t you done.  Try something new. Email us, tag us in a pic, or hashtag #coffeamagbtc and share with us what you need for your NEW YEAR celebration.  Thanks for sharing

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “I am my sisters’ keeper”?  A bond between two sisters is stronger than one can imagine.  Your experiences that you may have shared growing up tend to carry on into adulthood. In business, one must keep this phrase in mind.  Many women give accounts where they fight harder for higher positions than men.  Is this true?  Maybe not in every case but there is a bit of truth there.  Some jobs in the past have been male driven for so lo

It began as a thought. Elbonie Metcalfe and her brother Elton Metcalfe collaborated to try and start Love Naturally, a brand about expressing style and love with t-shirts and jewelry. The line is earthly and classic with various metals, beads and t-shirt styles that are sold through her website. Elbonie found that whenever she blogged, the phrase “love naturally” appeared but she never really thought about what the words meant. Then in 2013 her brother passed away in a motorc

Whether you are the CEO of a company or a stay at home mom, making the choice to live a healthy lifestyle is vital to the people that depend on you and an act of self love. Sometimes this can be difficult when leading a busy life but there are simple steps that can be taken to improve your quality of life. Water, water, water Eight glasses a day has been recommended by the Institute of Medicine as the amount of water one should drink. But even just replacing one sugary drink

Look at Ferguson. Look at NYC. Look at Florida. Look at Cleveland. Look all around. Now, look in the mirror. What do you see? What type of person is looking back at you? Is it a person who cares, or a person who doesn’t give a damn? What part do you play in educating our society and unifying our communities? Let’s understand something — different people react differently to the same situation. That is a fact of life. We each respond to people, situations, and events, based on

tips by David Turner Our success in life can be hindered or enhanced by the people and situations that we allow in our lives. We must learn to choose our friends wisely. We must also recognize certain conditions that can affect us negatively or, in some cases, benefit us. We can often have friends or relatives that speak words into our lives that are not God’s best. These people also can provide us with examples of how NOT to live our lives. It is very difficult to spend time

Samsung made a huge announcement last week that the Galaxy S6 Edge+ was coming to the market soon. The Galaxy S6+ is a  5.7″ Quad HD super AMOLED  display. The phone’s has a dual-edge,audio technology, and pluse ability to share live videos in real time. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is ultra-slim and ultra engaging. The cool new features is the build in video and photo collages with panoramic view.The phone is only available for preorder through these phone providers AT&T,T Mobile, Ve

August is here and summer is winding down. But there is still time to enjoy the outdoors. The outdoor deck or patio space is often an overlooked space in terms of home decorating. But when selling a home it shouldn’t be overlooked. Buyers are looking for a cool outdoor retreat, and there is opportunity for big paybacks; in places like New York City, outdoor space comes at a premium. Even if you are not selling your home, it’s still worth rolling up your sleeves and making the

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about branding? Logos? Products you love? One thing that is very important about branding yourself is concept of first impressions. How you decide to represent yourself will be recognized by your consumers. Let’s walk through some important details and see what step you might have missed. Brand: a name, logo, or design scheme associated with a product line Branding: the application of marketing techniques to a specific

Having a business since the age of nine, Moziah Bridges placed a new trend to creating bow-ties. Mo’s Bows has flourished and has gained much needed recognition nationally. Now at the age of 12 his company is still booming and he has already began to give back. http://mosbowsmemphis.com info@mosbowsmemphis.com #BowTies #Entreprenuer #MoziahBridges #AkooClothing #New #CoffeaMagazine #MosBows #lifestyle

Floyd Mayweather Jr. consistently is in a love/hate relationship with his fans. However, a business MAN he is. He has not only employed a large number of people but has invested in them to one day grow their own empire. He continues to be criticized for his flare with trash talking and his excessive spending habits. How else would he grab your attention? With a record of 46 wins and 26 knockouts it appears that it’s still not enough to prove his excellence. The public is stil

Photo Credit: Fast Company As cities continue to grow in population, and land becomes more scarce, more and more people will opt to live in micro – unit apartments. But what if apartments become so small in size, that windows and exposures come at premium prices, forcing some city dwellers to live in windowless units? A new invention – virtual walls or Mixed Reality Living Spaces – answers that question by providing an option for small apartment dwellers. The virtual wall gen

Coffee or Cocktail? For African-American Neighborhoods, is the coffee shop the desired ‘third place’? By: Tifinie Capehart CitySpeak Coffee or Cocktail? For African-American Neighborhoods, is the coffee shop the desired ‘third place’? On a lazy Saturday afternoon I found myself channel surfing, landing on the popular T.V. show Friends. Taking a much-needed break from reality T.V., I was again entertained by the sitcom; an actual script with real characters and timed jokes. As