Monday, April 26, 2010

Not Just Ripping Runways She Blazes Them - Ms Speedy Marshall

Straight out of Brooklyn,NY with a little bit of  TnT this 22 y\o lady named Speedy is turning up runway's at all your local runway shows. I first came across Ms Speedy at the John Jay Fashion Show a few weeks ago. All the models were good but she stood out from her walk to her poses she demanded your attention and made you almost forget all the other models in the show. Speedy has been modeling for four years now. While she would love to make this her profession she currently works at a non for profit organization that employs youth and provides after-school and internships for kids ages 14-24 but would love to pursue modeling full time. This young lady has had a knack for fashion since she was younger  she recalls as a teenager cutting up her boyfriends shirts and designing them to fit her so she also has a passion for design. Ms Marshall attended Delhi University and studied Liberal Arts with a concentration in athletics. I asked this young lady how she came up with the name "Speedy" a question I know she has been asked millions of times as she laughs as an incoming freshman she had a mandatory summer school class before she entered in the fall fresh out of junior high a "tom-boy' who ran track and played basketball, her 2nd period class in summer school was gym and she wanted to play b-ball with the guys, but of course they denied her because of her being a female so never one to let a situation get her down she decided to take up volley ball as the summer progressed volley ball got intense but everyday basketball made its way onto the volley ball court,one day the ball interrupted her volleyball game and the guys asked her to throw it back but instead Speedy threw it out the gym and said...that's for not letting me play!(and if you ever see her runway show or meet her you can imagine how I am at the moment the sass in her voice) lol....these super huge juniors and seniors literally chased her around the school for the remainder of the period at the end of class they still hadn't caught her ...and ever since she' been Speedy! All the sass and energy of the sports side of her still shines through with all her pictures and her runway walk. Just like in high school where speedy faced sexist guys on the basketball team I asked her what challenges her in the modeling industry and she states is the constant scams many folks try to run but she accredits her mom for "NOT RAISING A FOOL" besides scams Ms Speedy faces what most young girls face especially in the Caribbean or African American community FOOD lol but she has learned to eat in moderation. she herself says "GOD KNOWS I LOVE FOOD! but its all about eating in Moderation and wanting to eat healthy. " Within the next 5 years Speedy she's herself following her moms advice she told me her mother always told her "There is a big ole world out there baby girl...go head and BRING MAMA BACK SOME OF IT! " and she plans on doing just that by inspiring young ladies and touching people with her talent as well as genuine personality(which if you ever meet her you will experience first hand) getting signed to a model agency or possibly being a Cover Girl.(which she most definitely has the smile for)Never short on dreams I'm sure this young lady will score and conquer anything that comes her way or she puts her mind to.......And remember if you see her YOU HEARD ALL THE HYPE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Friday, April 23, 2010

A True Unseen Hype - Ms Jessy Jacques

Jesssy Jacques is a publicist assistant for RightOnMag.com, Saucy PR and also deals with her own list of clientele.As if that wasn't enough of a work load Ms. Jacques also manages a R&B singer R. Notes. She laughs it off by saying this is the story of her life yet I believe this young Mini PR Mogul story is just in the introduction stages.When asking her what made her want to work in this world wind career known as PR Jessy said it just fell into her lap. As a  freshman at Trinity Washington University (yes people she is also a student lol) she was able to take an advance class in PR  class. I imagine her leader qualities stood out as much then as the do now because she was chosen as account manager for the new JetBlue campaign.  As a diligent student and natural born hard worker Ms. Jacques did all she could to make the campaign a success even calling JetBlue personally to inform them of the project. Not even a full two weeks later she receive promotional items from the company T-shirts pens and different gadgets. Thinking that this would be enough to make her want to pursue PR full time I asked Jessy when did she realize that she wanted to dedicate her life to this career she says with a slight chuckle again that it was until she transferred to Brooklyn College and was placed on another group assignment in her media class when a classmate mentioned to her a PR team needing a blogger and just like the go getter she is she jumped at the opportunity.This company is none other than Saucy PR where she met her mentors co-founders Mecca Moore and Tiffany Minott. Jessy says "Saucy PR has been a part of me and me them. The co-founders Mecca Moore and Tiffany Minott are such amazing women that I couldn’t ask for better mentors. For basically three years these women have helped guide me without kid gloves and I love it. Ever since then I’ve been doing PR and it has been a rocky but soul filling road". Unlike most women Jessy Jacques loves to be behind the scenes she feels as though "the work which is done to launch a campaign or an artist means so much to her. Its time consuming and tiresome but the rush is the best feeling one can get. The realization that she is an intricate part of a team that has done something amazing and that means a great deal to her." Any aspect of the entertainment industry is a very male dominated place yet Jess knows this is something she has to deal with she just doesn't appreciate the fact that there is always going to be someone assuming that she did a bedside favor to get where she is which occurs often in the industry but not with her, even more shockingly is the amount of female tension in the industry as a female in the industry there should be less shade thrown from females, they should want to come together as one and unite. Not bad for a young female out of Brooklyn, New York I guess you can accredit that to the fact that Ms. Jacques doesn't believe in the saying "Your a product of your environment" she believes it is when you want to stay in that environment and not better yourself that's the obstacle. For instance as stated before she now attends Brooklyn College majoring in Communication with a concentration in Television and Radio her Graduation date is all set for May of this year,while this may have been the road for her she doesn't necessarily believe everyone must take this road to achieve their goals, some can succeed with the knowledge they obtain some cannot it’s all about the person and what they truly want out of life. I asked Jessy what advice would she give to other young women trying to enter this cut throat industry and she simply states "Confidence not cockiness will be your best friend. There will be some who will try to play you, break you, persuade you to step outside your morals but it’s up to you to know whats best for you. The best thing a girl or woman can do for herself is love herself and the work she produces" As for a back-up plan she doesn't have one,she doesn't need one, or even think about her to her its would be just another excuse to quit or give up when hard times arrive and trust me my friends 'SHE AINT NO QUITTER".In the next five years look out for her riding down a highway into the sun with her lip gloss ripped jeans and leather all the while laughing because she says even if its GOD's will for her to be here at all most of all she wants to be financially stable with a home of her own and her love ones surrounding her......Remeber when the next time you see or hear about Ms Jessy Jacques YOU HEARD ALL THE HYPE HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Contact Info for Ms. Jessica Jacques


Publicity Assistant

Right On! / Black Beat Magazines

Jessica@SaucyPR.com

www.RightOnMag.com

Monday, April 19, 2010

Fashion Frestyle....Not your Everyday I'wear....Mr. Stephen Christopher


Stephen Christopher just wants the whole world to see life through his shades.Gifted with this talent which he calls his *Unique Powers*. Stephen admits he truly doesn't know where these ideas come from they just come. Coming from a small town named Warren which is located in Ohio he was not your average male he has always stood out and was always different so it almost a no brainer that his shades would be the same. Stephen has been designing for a few years now. He does sketch sometimes but most of his glasses are freestyled he just gets his materials and lets his take him away making this I'wear couture and hard to match.His earliest fashion memories come from sitting beside his grandmother and watching her sew while his parents do back him up Mr. Christopher says his grandmother is his greatest inspiration. His true epiphany came once a picture he posted of his work receive so much great feedback this is when he just knew his work had to be out and the world had to wear his shades.While this young man may be a one man show for now workwise don't sleep on him he has tricks up his sleeve and is coming to re-vamp the fashion accessories world.When asked what his whole mission is with SC_Collection Stephen simply responds"When I see people rocking The sc [i'ware] collection i am super excited about life. Its like when you See A Child taking his or Her's first step, or even uttering their first words. I could Never be more blessed and happy with life. I really am making A mark in The fashion world. Who wouldn't want that. [ haha] " Be on the look out this dude he plans to be in every magazine video and on all your favorite celebrity faces.......Be sure to support this young brother and when you go to order your first pair remember you heard all THE HYPE HERE!!!!!!!


Contact Information for Mr. Stephen Christopher
http://twitter.com/SC_collecTion
Or Email Him sciwear@gmail.com