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2012-01-12T14:15:00.000-08:00

New Year! New Vision! New Savvy! Stay tuned.....

Kitty of the City Camps Out 24 Hrs for Kids at Starbucks

2011-12-11T06:04:00.000-08:00

After 16 straight hours of collecting toys for kids at Starbucks in Chinatown, radio personality and media veteran Jeannie Jones "Kitty of the City" took a snooze on the toy table filled with gifts for underprivileged kids. Jeannie is not only the host of the Jeannie Jones show airing from 10am to 2pm on 93.9 WKYS, she is also an advocate for children through several organizations including Jeannie's Mentoring Program and the Grant My Wish Foundation. Check out the video below to hear about why she decided to camp out at Starbucks for 24 hours:

Tis the season! Give a gift, help a child smile.

Merry Christmas!

Presidential Daddy Daughter Moment

2011-10-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

This picutre is so awesome and amazing! Look at Malia! So tall and regal, walking in her legacy as a teen girl. What an honor to watch her blossom and develop into a young women right in front of our eyes. I can only imagine the woman of power that she will become. What I love most about her future is that she has a father who is present, active, and invested in her destiny!

Words Of Wisdom

2011-10-26T16:36:00.000-07:00

Wise Words: When you fail to plan.....plan to fail

#ThatIsAll

Sneak Peek: Beyonce' Party Video

2011-10-25T08:17:00.000-07:00

Queen Mother Beyonce' won't let a baby pump slow her down! She is still holding the reigns of her Queendom with 3 songs in heavy radio rotation (Love On Top, Countdown, and Party) and the release of two new videos. Welp...she's at it again with the release of a sneak peek for the highly anticipated Party Video. This song does it for me! It doesn't matter where I am, as soon as I hear it, it's an instant PARTY!

"I may be young but I'm ready!" -- Beyonce'

Check it out:

Orange Moon

2011-10-24T21:15:00.000-07:00

I'm an orange moon....and I shine so bright....cause I reflect the light...of my...sun...

First Lady's First Tweet

2011-10-19T16:15:00.001-07:00

First Lady Michelle Obama has gotten even more social media savvy with her efforts by joining the twitterverse! Check out video of her sending her first tweet:

"So this is how you tweet, huh?" -- First Lady Michelle Obama

Happy Birthday Ne-Yo!

2011-10-18T09:43:00.000-07:00

Happy 29th Birthday Ne-Yo!

Kick Up Your Heels

2011-10-18T08:51:00.000-07:00

iLove This!

Visualization

2011-10-17T11:28:00.000-07:00

Vision is Everything!

"When one starts to visualize the impossible, one begins to see it as possible" -- Cherie Carter-Scott

Surround Yourself

2011-10-14T12:48:00.000-07:00

An ode to my circle, and all of the great people in my life.

"Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher" -- Oprah Winfrey

"We have to realize we are building a movement" -- Dr. Dorothy Irene Height

YOU'RE INVITED: Kindred and the Family Soul

2011-10-07T12:28:00.001-07:00

The Creative Alliance presents a night of romance and music featuring
"Kindred the Family Soul"

Hosted by Baltimore's Own Darnell and Indie Mom of Comedy Meshelle Shields. For more information visit www.creativealliance.org

Words of Wisdom: Maya Angelou

2011-10-07T12:04:00.001-07:00

NEW VIDEO: Beyonce' Countdown

2011-10-07T11:40:00.000-07:00

Check out Momma Bey looking super cute flaunting her baby bump in her new Countdown video:

Get More: Beyoncé, Music, More Music Videos

I'm all up under him like it's cold, winter time!
All up in the kitchen in my heels, dinner time!
Do whatever that it takes, he got a winner's mind
Give it all to him, meet him at the finish line :-)
5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Countdown!

Le'Andria Johnson on the "Yet Praise"

2011-10-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

Life is full of unexpected twists, turns, roadblocks and detours. When things don’t go the way we expect them to go, we have two choices. We can accept our current circumstances as our lot in life, or we can hold on, believe that things will get better, and give God what I like to call a “yet praise.”

What’s that? You’ve lost your job and don’t know how you’re going to handle your living expenses -- yet. You’re getting close to forty and you want a husband and family, but you’re not in a relationship -- yet. You have dreams about opening your own business or going back to school, but family responsibilities won’t allow you to pursue those dreams -- yet.

During my toughest times I thank God for what he is about to do for me. It’s important to believe that things will get better because if you don’t, you may miss some wonderful opportunities or make some bad choices. Many of you know that I auditioned for "Sunday's Best" only a few days after I had lost my house in Florida to foreclosure. I have three children, and that was a devastating loss.

When my friends and family encouraged me to drive to New Orleans to audition for the show, I could have decided that things were too bad in my life to focus on something else. I had always dreamed of being able to minister to people around the world through song. So despite my loss, I gave God a “yet praise” and got on the road.

Being on that show was a life-changing experience, and now I am with Music World Gospel and I have a new CD that I believe will bless people around the world! Imagine the blessing I would have missed -- not to mention the opportunity I now have to bless others -- if I didn’t trust and believe during that terrible time that there was something better ahead for me.

That’s one of my examples. What’s yours? Are you settling for a relationship that you know in your heart isn’t right for you because you’re afraid there’s nothing better out there for you? Walk away from that relationship and try some “yet praise.” Are you in a job that makes you miserable because you’re afraid you can’t make it in the field you really want to be in or as an entrepreneur? Investigate the possibilities, attend a seminar or audition, or start your business part time. Believe in a brighter future and try some “yet praise.”

What if you’ve done some things in your past that you wish you hadn’t done. Are you now so afraid that those mistakes will keep you from the future you want that you just keep making the same mistakes over and over again? Believe that even now you are being transformed and that many blessings are ahead of you. Try some “yet praise” and break that destructive cycle. None of this is easy, but with God all things are possible. Try some “yet praise” and you will surely begin to live your best life!

Le'Andria Johnson, 2010 Winner of BET's Sunday Best, recently released her debut album entitled "The Awakening of Le'Andria Johnson". On one episode of Sunday Best, Le'Andria showed us what a " Yet Praise" is all about after singing a powerful rendition of I'll Hasten to His Throne. Even hosts Yolanda Adams and Pastor Donnie McClurcklin joined in on the "But Yet" praise party:

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DMV's Reesa Renee Wins Amateur Night

2011-10-06T07:30:00.000-07:00

DMV Stand Up! Last night, Reesa Renee, an artist, musician songwriter and lyrical poet from the Washington, DC area won first place at New York’s legendary Amateur Night at the Apollo. Reesa Renee performed her soon-to-be-released single, “Got Me Loose.” This marks the second time in three years that an artist wins Amateur Night performing an original song. She will return to Harlem, New York next week to perform for the grand prize of $10,000. The winner will be determined on October 26^th.

“This is such a surreal moment,” said Reesa Renee after her performance. “Everyone hears the, ‘Follow Your Dreams Speech,’ but the day your dream is no longer a dream, and it’s a reality is awesome. This moment hasn’t even really hit me yet.”

Congrats to Reesa Renee and her entire team! #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork
Find out more about Reesa Renee's awesome talent and artistry here

Idris Elba Covers November Essence

2011-10-06T07:16:00.000-07:00

This level of fine is just ridiculous! Shout Out to the editor at Essence who signed off and approved this cover. Mr. Idris Elba on the November Cover of Essence Magazine:

When God made Man, he made a good thing! Thank you Lord!

#ThinkPink Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2011-10-05T09:20:00.000-07:00

The Estee Lauder Companies' Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, founded by Evelyn Lauder, supports The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, an independent 501 (c) (3) charity, whose mission is to find prevention and a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime. The Estée Lauder Companies’ 2011 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign theme is “TOGETHER. Connect. Communicate. Conquer. For a Future Free of Breast Cancer.” To learn more or donate to this cause visit www.bcrfcure.org/info.Join the movement on Facebook

Nia Long Bares Belly for Ebony

2011-10-05T08:19:00.000-07:00

Nia Long bares her soul on the inside, and her belly on the outside of the November Issue of Ebony magazine. She looks absolutely amazing, basking in a maternal glow with a hint of fierce in her eyes! She kind of makes me miss being pregnant.....or maybe not! But it's definitely a good look for her.

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NEW VIDEO: Ledisi "So Into You"

2011-10-05T07:49:00.000-07:00

Well, well, well Ledisi.....Steamy! I ain't even mad. Check out her new video "So Into You" featuring a very familiar keyboard player as the lead male visual. Niiiice!

Chocolate gift at night, I'm feeling it,
I'm so into you
I could stay up with you all night
we could get-get it in by candle-light
taking it slow
Chocolate gift at night, I'm feeling it,
I'm so into you!

NEW MUSIC: DMV's Reesa Renee

2011-10-05T07:31:00.000-07:00

Reesa Renee is an artist, musician, songwriter, and lyrical poet from the DC Metropolitan Area. Her voice skims through the soulful sounds of the jazz era and then fast-forwards your musical clocks to the more modern sounds of the R&B greats of today. Add that to an energetic ensemble of musical harmonies and undertones and you get an amazing experience.

Reesa Renee made her musical debut as “Sis” with the underground band Achosen Generation. Now she is launching her solo career working with various artists and producers on an album entitled “Reelease”. She recently released a video for her track "Wonderland Cool". Wonderland Cool is a fun, upbeat hip-hop track that tells the story of Reesa’s self-discovery of style and fashion. Check it out:

"I pursued a music career because there are just somethings in life that you just know your supposed to be doing, and when that feeling and the purpose is so deeply rooted inside, also doubled by people supporting you and then opportunities presenting themselves it's just something that you can't ignore. So I guess in a sense I can almost say the music career pursued me." --Reesa Reene

Today I'm sending positive energy and well wishes to Reesa Reene today as she travels to New York City to perform at the historic Amateur Night at The Apollo. It is soooooooo important for us to support each other, in my opinion, the come up is a movement and I am definitely a part of the movement! Find out more about Miss Reesa Reene in her bio video:

"Music is a feeling, music is a mindset, music is life" --Reesa Reene

Haters 101

2011-10-05T06:37:00.000-07:00

* singing* You can hate on me!

#Motivation

Happy Anniversary To The Obama's!

2011-10-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

Happy 19th Wedding Anniversary to First Lady and President Obama! I absolutely love this couple. They give me inspiration and hope that genuine, authentic, black love still does exist. Running an entire country, raising two kids, and still there is love.

I Love Love!

Sneak Peek: Beyonce' Countdown Video

2011-10-03T13:23:00.000-07:00

Beyonce' just dropped a sneak peak of her new Countdown video sporting that baby bump with maternal fabulousity!

Check it out!

Get More: Beyoncé, MTV Shows

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{RECAP} #TrendingWithEZ He's Just Not That Into You

2011-10-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday on another AMAZING broadcast of #TrendingWithEZ (the one of a kind young, hip, talk radio show) we discussed dating and relationships from a males point of view. The show was losely based on the book and movie "He's Just Not That Into You". The all male panel shed light on the things men do to show us that they aren't into us. For example, if he only communicates with you via email or text, if he always leaves the room to talk when he receives a call on his cell phone, if you have never met his friends of family, chances are, HE JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU!

A few good men from our #TrendingWithEZ Facebook Page chimed in and noted that on the flip side, the following actions are all signs of a guy who IS into you:

- Black Theology Sacrafice.
  20 hours ago · · 1 person
- Jermaine Kee Calls.....brings you around......wants to know what you like........ultimately he will marry you!
  20 hours ago via mobile · · 1 person
- Black Theology He wants to know about you -- what makes you happy, he listens, pay attention to details
  20 hours ago · · 1 person
- Black Theology He motivates you, encourages you. Uplifts you spiritually
  20 hours ago · · 1 person
- Jermaine Kee For no reason sends flowers, candy, love notes. Will pray for you, wait for you, and work hard for you!
  20 hours ago via mobile · · 1 person

Welp! There you have it! Now we know and knowing is half the battle. If you missed the show you can listen by clicking here. Tune in each and every Sunday. Listen Live on www.woldcnews.com or on your radio at WOL 1450 AM (in the dmv) or listen anywhere you are by downloading the WOL App to your smartphone
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#TrendingWithEZ

SavvySpotlight: Natasha Brown #TheBuildUp

2011-10-03T07:51:00.000-07:00

Super Savvy CEO, Natasha Brown is a young entrepreneur bossing her way to the top of the business world. Natasha Brown is the founder and President of Think Brown INK, a leading boutique communications agency based in the Washington, DC metro area. She started TBI in 2009 after spending 10 years working in news rooms as a journalist, as a marketing and public relations manager and development communications associate and community outreach specialist for non-profits.

Natasha is responsible for implementing charity programs like the Delonte West Charity Weekend for Boston Celtics Guard Delonte West, which took place in September 2011. She's also co-chaired and ran press for large and small scale fundraising programs for the Tigerlily Foundation, New England Patriots Player Leigh Bodden, and many others. In two years, Natasha has managed over 50 clients with Think Brown INK, which include brands in fashion, sports, entertainment, media, art and financial industries.

She's also an adjunct writing instructor at her alma mater Towson University. Natasha earned a bachelor's degree from Morgan State University in 2003 in communications and a master's in Professional Writing from Towson University in 2008. In addition to operating Think Brown INK, Natasha is also the host of The Build Up Radio, on EliteDCRadio.com, DC's hottest new online radio station. The Build Up Radio show is a power hour for young entrepreneurs.

I've had the awesome opportunity to work with Natasha on a few events and recently caught up with her to chat about her new show:

SavvyC: Congrats on all of your success Natasha, especially your new show "The Build Up". What is the purpose of the Build Up?

Natasha: The Build Up! is a power hour for entrepreneurs, offering strategic advice and tips on how to take a brand or program from the bottom up. There is an intentional focus on marketing and public relations strategy and key experts each week who provide invaluable knowledge on various topics.

SavvyC: What would you like for listeners to take away from the show?

Natasha: Each show, my goal is to inspire current or potential entrepreneurs to go for their dreams, practically and strategically. The Build Up! is empowering and the underlying message of each show is that with proper planing and strategy, a focused entrepreneur can take any good program to the top. The Build Up process is simple -- Vision. Plan. Focus. Execute.

I LOVE IT! The Build Up Radio Show airs LIVE on Elite DC Radio every Monday at 7pm. Click here to listen live! If you are an aspiring or current young entrepreneur, this is definitely a show you want to add to your calendar and online bookmarks. It's packed with resourceful information and wisdom from seasoned business professionals. Tune in TONIGHT! {and every Monday night :-) } On tonight's show, Natasha will introduce the #FallIntoFocus Movement. Fall Into Focus is designed to help entrepreneurs find tips and strategies to excel their brands and prepare for the new year.

You can find out more about Natasha, Think Brown Ink, and The Build Up! Radio Show on Facebook and Twitter:
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/ThinkBrownINK
Twitter: @NBrownINK @ThinkBrownINK @TheBuildUpRadio
Blog: http://nbrownink.tumblr.com/
Check out video footage from Natasha's Think Brown INK Anniversary

#Boss

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Tyrese Stay feat. Taraji P. Henson

2011-09-29T07:31:00.000-07:00

Tyrese and all of his chocolate goodness is back on the music scene with a new single off of his soon to be released album Open Invitation. The video features Taraji P. Henson, one of my favorite Hollywood divas. Reunited as the familiar couple we saw in Baby Boy, the video highlights the ups and downs of business and love.

Open Invitation drops on 11-1-11.

From Men to Boys - To Men From Boys

2011-09-21T14:37:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, September 24, 2011at 6 p.m., the Union Temple Baptist Church Men's Ministry in collaboration with the principal, administrators, staff, and students of Anacostia High School will sponsor its first ever musical drama and fundraiser, The East of the River Musical: From Men to Boys - To Men From Boys. Since October, 2010 the Men of Union Temple have collaborated with the men of Anacostia High School to develop and implement a very innovate and creative mentoring program designed to meet the needs of inner city youth.

"We have developed a program that fosters academic excellence, good moral character and positive productive behavior. In just 11 months three times the number of prospective football players have academically qualified to play football and school attendance and behavior have improved remarkably. We feel that this is program that can be replicated city – wide." Rev. Wilson, Pastor of the Union Temple Baptist Church.

The musical drama titled, “From Men to Boys – To Men from Boys” will tell the dynamic story of the Anacostia High School football team. The story highlights their highs and lows, as well as the tremendous growth and progress of the participants in the program. As young boys transitioning to young men in an urban environment, these gentleman have been faced with and overcome drugs, violence, death, poverty, and peer pressure on the road to success.

I had the opportunity to chat with Rev. Wilson, Pastor, Program Founder, and Executive Producer of the "From Men to Boys - To Men From Boys". Hear what he had to say:

Please come out and witness this historic effort and miracle in the making! Support Anacostia's Football team, Cheerleaders, and Marching Band by purchasing a $10 ticket. The production will take place on Saturday

evening, September 24th at 6 p.m.

Tickets are available at Union Temple Baptist Church (1225 W Street SE, DC) or Anacostia Senior High School (1601 16th Street SE, DC) For more information call 202-678-8822 or email savvycherise@gmail.com

Help us help the youth by supporting and sharing the word. Please tweet, facebook, and email your network about the wonderful work that is being done to shape our BOYS into MEN!!!

The Power of Thought

2011-09-10T09:40:00.000-07:00

Recently, I celebrated a birthday and was very, VERY excited about. My excitement steamed from a random idea I got to celebrate my birthday in a different way. Instead of asking for gifts of material things, I instead opted to have all my friends, collegeues, and everyone in my network to spend eight hours of their day on 9-8-11 thinking positive. I coined it the, #ThinkPostive8 Campaign. Utilizing the power of social media, I took it to facebook and twitter. When it was all said and done 100 of my facebook/twitter friends spent the day thinking positive, posting affirmations, and inspiring and encouraging themselves and others. Shout out to everyone who participated! Wish I could list you all by name, but you definitely know who you are. A special shout out to Natasha Brown of Think Brown Ink! She blogged about it (click here to read) which got even more people involved.

September 8th was a very rainy day, I mean it rained and poured ALL DAY LONG! But, it didn't even matter because the power that was generated by so many positive thoughts brought on a sunshine that was visible even though the sky was gray. You know how birthdays tend to but you in a place of reflection (well at least that's what happens to me), I thought about the impact of positive thinking for the next few days. In my pondering, I began to surf the web and came across an AMAZING video about the Power of Thought. It highlights and demonstrate the true power of our thoughts from a quantum physics perspective. I know that I am an absolute nerd which is why this stuff totally fascinates me LOL! Check it out:

#ThinkPositive Manifest and create your world from the inside out. Everything great started with one thing.....a thought.

You're Invited: Positive Affirmations Party

2011-09-07T11:31:00.000-07:00

This year for my Birthday I decided to do something different. Instead of asking for gifts of material things, I would much rather the gift of words. What I want is for all of my facebook/twitter friends to dedicate 8 hours to positivism and affirmations. That means no negative talk and no complaining!

How The Party Goes Down:

First thing is make sure you "LIKE" my facebook page "Savvy Cherise" and follow me on twitter @SavvyCherise.

Next determine when your 8 hours will be 8 to 5, 1 to 9, hey you can go all day if you're feeling really positive!

Check in on facebook/twitter and AFFIRM that you will be positive for 8 hours on 9-8-11 from 8 to 5 or whatever time you decide.

Update your status/twitter and Leave your positive words & affirmations on my fan page: Savvy Cherise or @ me on twitter.

Imagine the shift and positive energy flow we can create in the Universe if we are all on the same frequency for 8 hours! This is gonna be awesome :-) RSVP Here

Happy Birthday To Me!

*cheers*

After party celebration will take place from 6 to 9 pm at the BWI Aloft Hotel 1741 Nursery Rd, Lithicum, MD 21090