Crystal Clear Purposes
Tell us about yourself, who is Crystal Simmons? I’m rediscovering my connection with nature, childhood activities, and passion-filled adventures in order to live my best-curated life. I’m the middle daughter of three women that…
What inspired you to launch SVK & tell our readers exactly what SVK is all about?
Sonia’s Vokalized Kreations (SVK) was founded by Sonia Ballantyne ten years prior. It was originally founded in Orlando, FL. Her vision derived from the time she spent at a prestigious high school. She confesses…
Who is Amelia Pavlik
Tell us about yourself, who is Amelia Pavlik? I just turned 40, and I feel so grateful for all of the experiences that have brought me to this point. There’ve been sad moments like…
Self Acceptance
I’ve done a lot of explaining my whole life. My family and the way we looked never quite made immediate sense to people. I’m the daughter of two gay men to whom I am…
Busy to Balanced
All my life I was taught hard work was above everything. I loved to be busy! I thought my level of busyness was a direct representation of how successful I currently was and would…
Hush up and Hustle
This month we had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Helen Hall, founder of Blender Bombs, 80×20 Market, Hustle Charleston, Hustle at Home, and Tipsy Spritzers. Rooted in Charleston, SC, Helen has become an…
Survivor Em
Hi, hey! Emily Rose here. Elated to bring you these words and have a little “get to know me and my story” moment. I’ve always loved writing- it comes much more naturally to me,…
An Ideal Day in The Life of a Sickle Cell Warrior
September is sickle cell awareness month. It’s like a 3rd New Year celebration for me. January 1st being the actual new year and then my birthday being another and nine months later in September,…