Girl Power: Kristi Jackson Mba Broker 

Posted by Unknown at 7:20 PM
I'm sort of an undercover feminist who secretly takes joy in the fact that women truly do rule the world. As such, this is a first of my Girl Power posts and I am quite pleased to brag about this gal to you all. 

First, you should know that we've only been e-introduced, via Facebook, yet her personal brand resonates online...big time. Second, you should know that I'm humbly motivated and inspired by women who find their purpose and master it. In a nutshell, this girl rocks...and while my free-spirit and constant urge to travel and to shift environments will not allow me to become a homeowner anytime soon- when I do, on her I shall call. Get to know her...Kristi Jackson.




Q. Define your personal brand:

A. Unapologetically ambitious, aggressive and tenacious in working for my clients, and consistently improving my business. My desire is to teach, to learn, to share and to grow, within my business and personal space.

Q. What is your advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs?

A. Start with a plan, setting specific and timely goals, take action immediately, don’t listen to negative naysayers, and don’t be afraid to fail. Ever tried, ever failed, no matter. Try again. Fail, fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett

Q. Describe your personal style?
 
A. My personal style is mixture of classic pieces with pops of color, unexpected accessories and shapes and a smile….

Q. Who influences you?
 
A. I am continuously inspired and influenced by women entrepreneurs who go against the grain, follow their own paths, and created their version of success. Like Oprah Winfrey, Mellody Hobson and Lisa Nichols.

Q. How do you achieve work, life, balance?
 
A. Finding your work life balance is different for everyone, and usually changes from year to year with increasing responsibilities and goals. Because I love what I do- working and learning how to become a consummate, uber professional businesswoman, every single day and every single “to do”, doesn’t necessarily feel like work. I pay attention to my body and treat myself when it’s time to recharge. I also gallivant to special places several times a year exercising another hobby and love- historic international travel and shopping.
 
To keep up with Kristi on the social circuit follow her on Twitter at @atjacksonrealty
or on her website at www.jacksonrealtyandinvestments.com.

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5 People to Stalk on Twitter 

Posted by Unknown at 8:37 AM

My initial thought a few weeks ago was to write about the dynamics of social media usage in a multi-ethnic world. In fact, I was so excited about it that I declared my plans to write about it on Twitter. Shame on me right? It shall come...just seeking a bit more inspiration.

In the meantime, folks are finally starting to have conversations about how minorities use Twitter...and it's causing quite a stir. I think, for the most part this article by Farhad Manjoo on Slate.com is quite accurate...and funny in its analysis.

So, while inspiration-seeking, I decided to create a list of my 5 favorite tweeps to stalk who (in my opinion) are necessary to follow if your goal is to always be in a diverse space. Some of them I know personally, some I literally stalk on the web, all are great examples of personal brand development via the web. All keep my social media world connected to the real world in a major way...yes, comfort zones exist on the web, and I truly believe they have the ability to have a negative impact on your social life. So read on my friends, and if approval is granted- stalk these tweeps in real life too;).


1. @AzizAnsari- He sort of killed it at the MTV Awards with his R. Kelly/Avatar/BP spoof performance, but I recently stumbled upon him on Twitter after doing a twitter search for Kanye (yes, I'm crazy in love with Kanye's...brilliance). Anyway, this guy has mastered the #predictingkanyetweets and when Youtube falls short, I look to his twitter stream for my daily dose of funny.

2. @Katriname- She's a PR Maven, a dear friend, a sometimes burlesque model, and a social chameleon. Her tweets are comprised of hip-hop lyrics, tech fascinations, and a lot of keepin' it realness. Yes, she's that uncensored, witty tweep that you truly hope to meet in person one day.

3. @Travelingsavage- I'm simply inspired by his positive energy and his Twitter bio which reads, "Writer. Traveler. Explorer. I'm going round the world one month at a time with a focus on experiential travel all while balancing a wife and house in the burbs." Assuming the wifey is cool with his travel adventures, I think its pretty dope that he's living a fulfilling life while occasionally dodging bears.

4. @Cosmopolitician- Does her name really need an explanation? Luv this gal because she truly defines what it means to wears many hats, she's always up and at em' and she inspires me to try to love Houston a lil' bit more. Houston through her tweets is a tech, fashion, arts & culture melting pot that is soon to be loved and adored by the world. Follow her. Now.

5. @SamFineBeauty- While there are many reasons to love Sam Fine and his work in the makeup industry, I truly adore his expertise offered in the Twitterverse. Unlike most celebs, or chefs to the stars, hair stylists to the stars, etc. who use Twitter as a one-way form of communication- the majority of Sam's Twitter stream, is comprised of him answering beauty questions from his fans.

All of these lovelies help keep my web world in a happy place. Who do you follow to help keep your social media space lovely and diverse?

(Picture courtesy of www.icanhascheezburger.com)

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Obsessions: Antique Lamps & Chandeliers 

Posted by Unknown at 2:06 PM
So I was told be a certain young man that it is absolutely okay to blog about flowers, and cupcakes, and chandeliers...if that's what my heart so desires. Hopefully I can inspire someone else to share their "happy things," with the world, or at least share with me where they've found some of their obsessions and we can go on a virtual stalking excursion together. Currently, I'm obsessing (and daydreaming) about antique lamps & chandeliers.

Since I no longer have creative freedom, as it relates to interior design (marriage compromise...ugh), I can't deck our place out in shiny, girlie things but can only fantasize about the day that I'll have my own entire side of the house which I'll lace with all sorts of frilly and fluffy things. In the meantime- here are a few lighting lovelies for you to adore.


Ummm...yeah. If chandeliers could be considered beasty...this would be a beast. I would match this with simple, clean furniture. Not plush or velvet furniture- chandeliers always are matched with "luxurious" fabrics. This does, however deserve a a deep, yet bold backdrop. This is the quintessential chandelier- with no name.

I can't even lie- when I hear the prefix "eco" I automatically feel the need to tune in to promote environmental awareness, but at the same time, I usually expect to find something a bit simple-chic on the other side. But not here. GREENCulture offers one of the largest selections of energy efficient lighting fixtures on the web.


If I were a lamp, I would look like this. It's yellow (my color lover) and it looks like there's never a dull moment in the room in which it resides. This is me...as a lamp. It can be found on one of my favorite sites to stalk, Brownrigg @ Home.


Tiffany Lamps. Truly the inspiration behind this post. I visited the Art Bar in Houston last week, and literally felt like I could live there forever. Aside from their silly, southern dress code (different post, different day), the place was the bomb and I've been in chandy land ever since.

What are your obsessions? Would love to hear...

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