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DIMMA UMEH LIVING AND BREAKING BOUNDARIES ON THE COVER OF ACCELERATE TV’S THE COVER

Dimma Umeh is on the cover of Accelerate Tv’s The Cover. She shares her experiences as a vlogger, influencer and talks about and how she deals with critics.

On when she started, “ First of all, I thought this whole thing was a joke, like I just started putting out videos for the sake of it, I thought it was fun, I loved the way others looked doing it. But I think that two years in, I started figuring out at that point that this could be so much more. Now I live off of Youtube, I pay my rent off Youtube. I never thought when I first started that I could live off of it.” she said.

On when her ideas are stuck and she’s having a creative block, “the easiest thing for me is that I go and watch other creators and I just start out from there. You start out just wanting to watch, but then ideas start popping and before you know it, you want to do something. “

She continues “It is so funny because a lot of people think that I am this organized person; my creative process is actually not the most organized, however, I do have a process now. So it mostly just always involves coming up with an idea, making notes of points that I’d want to highlight in that video from that idea, filming, then after filming, editing. Editing takes a lot of time, so sometimes it’s either me, cause I do the bulk of the editing, but sometimes if I have a lot to do at a particular point in time, I hire an editor who works with me. Then I upload, and after that, I figure out a good thumbnail to use, because I feel like the videos can be great but if your thumbnails don’t have a call to action then you’ve done all of that in vain ” 

She shares how she deals lightly with haters “when it comes to negative comments, the best thing I’d say is to know that all the things they’ve said have nothing whatsoever to do with you. It’s them, and they’re just saying it because they feel like they can say it to you, the moment you begin to look at it like that you know that they’re not really worth your time, you can pray for them as I pray for them”.

Read the full interview on www.acceleratetv.com

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OPRAH WINFREY REVEALS WHY SHE NEVER GOT MARRIED

Oprah gave confident reasons for being single till date and not considering marriage. She and Stedman Graham have been together, they got engaged in 1993, but never married.

They both believe not walking down the aisle was the best decision they could have made.  “He and I agree that had we tied the marital knot, we would not still be together,” she said.

Oprah disclosed all this as she graced the cover of February 2020 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. She said:

In 1993, the moment after I said yes to his proposal, I had doubts. I realized I didn’t actually want a marriage. I wanted to be asked. I wanted to know he felt I was worthy of being his missus, but I didn’t want the sacrifices, the compromises, the day-in-day-out commitment required to make a marriage work. My life with the show was my priority, and we both knew it.

He and I agree that had we tied the marital knot, we would not still be together”

Winfrey believes her romance with Graham, 68, relies on the freedom and independence that exists within their partnership.

She wrote. “And because we share all the values that matter (integrity being number one). And because we relish seeing the other fulfill and manifest their destiny and purpose.”

Oprah initially thought Graham was a “player” when she first met him.

“I thought he was nice enough, but I wasn’t that impressed. He was polite, yes, and kind. The sort of guy who sits with an ailing friend. Tall and handsome, for sure. But actually too handsome, I thought, to be interested in me,” she wrote. “I figured he must be a player. So did all my producers. They warned me not to get involved with that Stedman guy.”

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YEMI ALADE SHARES HER MAKEUP PERFORMANCE ROUTINE WITH VOGUE MAGAZINE

 

Yemi Alade shares her performance “on stage” makeup look, explaining how she gets performance ready with Maybelline and Vogue Magazine.

Viewers get to see her favorite make up product on the channel which has about 6.94 million subscribers.

Yemi Alade is the latest celebrity to grace Vogue‘s Youtube channel.

“I’m sharing some secrets, guys—get your notepads,” she laughs as she gets into her skin-care and makeup routine.

Acknowledging the fact that she has not always had a go-to beauty regimen, she says, “You should see my makeup from [the early] days. I’m not sure what I was thinking. It was like my own personal hurricane was hitting my face.”

Alade’s starts with cleansing her face with a special made charcoal soap. Then she moisturises with coconut oil before filling her eyebrows with a dark brown Maybelline pencil.

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3 SOCIAL MEDIA BUSINESS/INFLUENCING WOMEN ACCORDING TO CNN

While there there is a constant growing number of bloggers and youtubers , CNN has taken recognition of these spectacular women for their hardwork which is paying off.

Linda Ikeji, Yemisi Odusanya (sisi Yemmie) and Chiamaka Obuekwe were listed as the highest paying personalities with large media engagement on their sites in an article by CNN.

Linda

“But Ikeji wants to do much than gossips, blogging, or owning a media empire. She wants to inspire other young girls to believe in themselves” CNN wrote.

There’s still so much I want to do that I haven’t done but am hoping, my life can  inspire other young girls to go out their and fight for their dreams” said Linda.

Sisi Yemmie

“She offers her audience glimpse into her home life,sharing her various recipes and her family likes and dislike”, CNN disclosed.

Sisi Yemmie is also loved for her genuine contents with its touch of realness.

Chiamaka Obuekwe

CNN termed her ‘the travel blogger who goes off the beaten track. Her presence on social media has made it easier for people who want to go to interesting places to connect easily.

 

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JADE OSIBERU’S MOVIE SUGER RUSH IS BACK IN THE CINEMAS

  1. Jade Osiberu‘s blockbuster movie “Sugar Rush” was banned from showing at the cinemas by The National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB). This happened about a week ago.

NFVCB’s Executive Director, Adedayo Thomas disclosed  it was because there was “gap in communication and delay in final approval” he promised to solve the problem.

Obviously the issue looks resolved finally as Jade Osiberu posted on her Instagram to announce that the much loved movie is back in the cinemas.

She thanked NFVCB and everyone for their love and support and also declared this weekend the official opening weekend for the movie

We got such an outpouring of love in the last week, I couldn’t respond to all the calls and messages but your kind words and prayers were very encouraging ❤️❤️❤️Thank you soo much everyone.

Thanks in particular to @alhadedayothomas and the @nfvcb for helping to get us back on the big screen and for the unwavering support of the industry.

This film is really special, you guys made it special. This weekend is our official opening weekend now 😂😂😝 Take everyone you know to go see Sugar Rush for yourself!!! #SugarRush

#SugarRushMovie

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SANTIA DECK, THE FIRST WOMAN TO SIGN A MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR CONTRACT WITH WOMEN’S FOOTBALL LEAGUE

Santiago Deck is a prominent athlete and influencer who recently received the first  multi-million dollar contract offered to a woman as a football player,  the Women’s Football League Association (WFLA).

“To all the little girls who are watching this never doubt that you are valuable and deserving of every chance and opportunity in the world to pursue and achieve your dreams”  she posted on Instagram.

She is popularly referred to as ‘queen of abs’ online. A woman of talent and drive who is also a celebrity fitness trainer, who has published a book about child abuse awarenesses and other endeavors.

Santia

There has never been a deal like this for a woman on the football field. , there has never been a self-made athletic brand like Santia Deck according to Digital Journal

https://youtu.be/TvDbDQ5U63Y

Her brand has been thriving through several avenues and multiple partnerships.

She loves this sport,and her influence, skill level and leadership to make things better has commanded her respect. She continues to inspire women.

 

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DESHAUNA BARBER BECOMES THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE NATION’S LEADING (501C3)

Deshauna Barber was an American beauty queen (miss USA 2016), motivational speaker, and captain in the United States Army and the first woman actively serving in the United States Army Reserve.

“I have just accepted an offer to become the President & CEO of the nation’s leading (501c3) nonprofit organization advocating on behalf of all service women and women veterans”, she said.

According to nextgen; ‘Captain Deshuana is a logistics commander in the United States Army Reserve.  She currently commands the 988TH Quartermaster Detachment Company in Rockville, Maryland. She commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in 2011 and has been serving her country ever since. Deshauna has a passion for our men and women in uniform and has spent much of her career focusing on advocating for soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).’

Her motivational speech shows how much she care cares about humanity and a life of integrity.

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AFTER RAISING $2.1 MILLION, THIS NEW YORK WOMAN IS LISTING HER TEA BRAND ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE.

This is a cup a tea we’re happy to sip on. Vanessa Braxton, founder of Black Momma Brand which sells vodkas and teas, is taking steps to list her business on the New York Stock Exchange, Black Enterprise reports. 

The New York native started Black Momma Vodka in 2013. In 2016, she opened a manufacturing facility, becoming the first African American woman distiller, master blender, and operator of a nationally distributed vodka in the country. She eventually transitioned to making teas, then flavored agaves, and eventually opened several storefronts, becoming the owner of one of the only Black-owned tea and beverage manufacturing facilities. 

Now she’s headed to the New York Stock Exchange. Braxton plans to take advantage of a provision in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2012. The JOBS Act helped small businesses secure funding by lessening many of the securities regulations that made it harder for them to receive equal funding as corporations. The legislation also enacted the CROWDFUND ACT, making it possible for companies to use crowdfunding to issue securities.

Braxton started a WeFunder account that garnered over $2.1 million from nearly 3,000 funders, securing the money necessary to take the next steps to listing the Black Momma Tea and Cafe Brand. She also already has over 33,000 customers and has earned $2.9 million in sales. 

Braxton plans to open distribution centers in several states. Her storefront in Wheatley Heights, NY will serve as the company’s headquarters and training facility for the almost 300 franchisees interested in partnering with what Braxton calls, “The Starbucks of Tea.” Black Momma’s Tea Cafes plan to serve tea, beverages and other pastries along with desserts infused with Black Momma Vodka. Her goal is to have 500 Black Momma Tea & Cafe locations over the next 5 years. 

Congratulations Vanessa! We can’t wait to invest in this thriving business!

 

Credit Black Enterprise

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ERICKA PITTMAN BECOMES THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN CMO OF A MULTI-STATE CANNABIS COMPANY

In 2011, NBA Veteran Al Harrington launched the cannabis company Viola. Viola is dedicated to producing ultra-premium products rooted in purpose and social equity. And in 2019, his team successfully raised $16 million to support the growth of the company.

In efforts to continue to grow and scale the business, Viola recently announced that Ericka Pittman, a 25-year marketing and branding maven, has been named the chief marketing officer.

Prior to joining Viola, Pittman severed as the chief marketing officer at AQUAhydrate Inc. where she was responsible for spearheading and directing the company’s marketing, sales functions and departmental goals, objectives, and operating procedures. Before, AQUAhydrate, she spent nine years at Combs Enterprises where she had many roles including vice president of the Chairman’s Office.

As the CMO, Pittman is now the first black woman to become a CMO of a multi-state cannabis company. In her new role, she will build Viola’s brand awareness amongst consumers and promote the company’s core values as Viola gives back to communities most affected by the war on drugs.

In a statement released by the company, Pittman shared her excitement as the newest member of the executive team. “As black female C-suite representation continues to grow within the cannabis space, I am excited to join efforts with such a dynamic company rooted in purpose.”

She went on to say, “Together with Al and the rest of the Viola team, our goal is to create ground-breaking category growth through superior product cultivation, innovation, authentic consumer impact, and inclusion. I’ve been carefully monitoring the exponential growth and opportunity within the cannabis sector and Viola truly brings to market not only a premium product, but an impactful brand mission led by a special group of minority industry leaders.”

In the same release, Harrington also expressed similar sentiments. “Having Ericka on board at Viola is a special moment for us as we look to place an emphasis on company growth and further place our stake in the ground as leaders within the cannabis industry. Ericka is a highly accomplished marketing executive and knows not only how to get the job done but more importantly how to take Viola to the next level. We couldn’t have brought on a more perfect fit to join Viola at this exciting time.”

As the cannabis industry continues to rapidly grow, the number of black business owners entering and making their mark on the industry is also growing.

 

Credit: Black Enterprise

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4 HEALTH TIPS FOR WOMEN IN THEIR 30’S

By age 30, lot of women will more likely have a home and a thriving career.  This period calls for a more super busy schedule than ever.

So, getting a healthy lifestyle becomes more challenging. Here are some tips to help:

1. Start Medical Screening

Regardless of your age, you should see a doctor for your overall health. Your cholesterol levels, blood pressure and even pelvic status should be known. You do not have to wait till you hit the 60s.

2. Don’t Joke With The Greens And Fruits

Eat healthy. Vegetables should consist of about 50% of your meal plan. Include multivitamin in your nutrition plan and take folate if you’re considering getting pregnant. Getting enough fruits and eating right generally would help you fight those age causing free radical caused by stress.

3.Exercise & Strength Training

Get advice from your doctor before you begin. At age 30 women begin to loose bone mass. Engaging in activities that stretch your muscle capacity can help you build and maintain strong bones even as you get older. And consume some calcium rich foods.

4. Get Gentle With your Skin

Your skin is not the same with a teenager anymore. Avoid using harsh chemical product. Use products that wouldn’t strip healthy oils from your skin. When we get older our skin get drier, so you should consider things that are hydrating and that help your retain moisture  for a healthy looking skin.

Avoid harsh sunlight, and get a  sunscreen as much as you can.

These list comprises the MAJOR steps to getting a long time healthy life as you age further. They are often overlooked as most women often depend on procedures like anti-aging cosmetics and surgeries, which of course do little to help the body internal metabolism age slower unlike the listed options above.

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