Category: Life + Work

#MelanatedMoguls, Life + Work

Gabriel Carrera Aspires to Create Social Impact Through Digital Marketing

Consultant Helps Businesses and Non-Profits Thrive Last summer Gabriel Carrera launched GC Digital Marketing and Consulting, LLC (GCC) alongside Connor Rolain, who he met during a brief experience working for a Madison-based mobile food ordering app. GCC specializes in a number of services pertaining to digital marketing including content marketing and social advertising. Through these services, Carrera and Rolain focus on social media optimization, local … Continue reading Gabriel Carrera Aspires to Create Social Impact Through Digital Marketing

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Life + Work

The Moment I Realized I Needed to Slow Down and Be Honest With Myself

How I Became an Active Participant in my Mental Health Journey October 2018 started like any other October, the arrival of fall winds and my birthday. On Oct. 6, I shared mimosas, broke bacon and ate french toast in celebration of my 23rd birthday which passed on Oct. 3. Since last year, I have hosted the annual Music and Mimosas Event during a weekend near … Continue reading The Moment I Realized I Needed to Slow Down and Be Honest With Myself

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#MelanatedMoguls, Life + Work

Solomon Roller Discovered his Passion for Dance at the Age of Eight

Artist and Performer Embraces Creativity as a Lifestyle Long after his physical presence expires, memories of Solomon Osayi Roller will manifest through his art. People will remember his smile, passion and authentic joy for uplifting others. Fame never crossed Roller’s mind as a reason to entertain people. In his lifetime, his legacy will not reflect the presence of material wealth but rather the riches he … Continue reading Solomon Roller Discovered his Passion for Dance at the Age of Eight

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Entertainment + Culture, Life + Work

Designer Eneale Pickett Celebrates Blackness While Supporting Black Students

Artist Sews a Vivid Picture of Blackness in New Line Fashion can be revolutionary. Aesthetic can tell the story of a people, a political ideology. Designer Eneale Pickett would like his next line to inspire conversations surrounding the African diaspora, black masculinity, and womanhood. He hopes to financially help incoming Black freshmen at the University of Wisconsin-Madison while doing so. “With the money from these … Continue reading Designer Eneale Pickett Celebrates Blackness While Supporting Black Students

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