Podcasts about mikki taylor

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Italian author of Invisible Cities, If On A Winter's Night A Traveller, Cosmicomics and other celebrated novels, fables and short stories of the 20th Century. Calvino (1923 -1985) had a passionate belief that writing and art could make life better for everyone. Despite his parents being scientists, who dearly wanted him to be a scientist too, and his time fighting with the Partisans in Liguria in WWII during which his parents were held hostage by the Nazis, Calvino turned away from realism in his writing. Ideally, he said, he would have liked to be alive in the Enlightenment. He moved towards the fantastical, drawing on his childhood reading while collecting a huge number of the fables of Italy and translating them from dialect into Italian to enrich the shared culture of his fellow citizens. His fresh perspective on the novel continues to inspire writers and delight readers in Italian and in translations around the world.With Guido Bonsaver Professor of Italian Cultural History at the University of OxfordJennifer Burns Professor of Italian Studies at the University of WarwickAndBeatrice Sica Associate Professor in Italian Studies at UCLProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list: Elio Baldi, The Author in Criticism: Italo Calvino's Authorial Image in Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2020)Elio Baldi and Cecilia Schwartz, Circulation, Translation and Reception Across Borders: Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities Around the World (Routledge, 2024)Peter Bondanella and Andrea Ciccarelli (eds.), The Cambridge Companion to the Italian Novel (Cambridge University Press, 2003), especially the chapter ‘Italo Calvino and Umberto Eco: Postmodern Masters'James Butler, ‘Infinite Artichoke' (London Review of Books, vol. 45, no. 12, 15 June 2023)Italo Calvino (trans. Martin McLaughlin), The Path to the Spiders' Nests (first published 1947; Penguin Classics, 2009)Italo Calvino (trans. Mikki Taylor), The Baron in the Trees (first published 1957; Vintage Classics, 2021)Italo Calvino, Marcovaldo (first published 1963; Vintage Classics, 2023) Italo Calvino (trans. William Weaver and Ann Goldstein), Difficult Loves and Other Stories (first published 1970; Vintage Classics, 2018)Italo Calvino (trans. William Weaver), Invisible Cities (first published 1972; Vintage Classics, 1997)Italo Calvino (trans. Patrick Creagh), The Uses of Literature (first published 1980; Houghton Mifflin, 1987)Italo Calvino (trans. Geoffrey Brock), Six Memos for the Next Millennium (first published 1988; Penguin Classics, 2016) Italo Calvino (trans. Tim Parks), The Road to San Giovanni (first published 1990; HMH Books, 2014) Italo Calvino (trans. Ann Goldstein), The Written World and the Unwritten World: Essays (Mariner Books Classics, 2023)Kathryn Hume, Calvino's Fictions: Cogito and Cosmos (Clarendon Press, 1992)Martin McLaughlin, Italo Calvino (Edinburgh University Press, 1998)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production

B. Lifted Up! Radio had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Cindy Trimm's guests at her “End Your Year Strong (EYYS)” Empowerment Summit, the foremost apostolic & prophetic summit globally, offering a unique and empowering experience for believers to actively participate in God's unfolding purposes for humanity. Part 2 of our interview series, features EYYS guests: Laman Rucker, Mikki Taylor, Alton Walker, Autumn Walker, Russell Tomlinson! Listen and extract nuggets of faith and wisdom that apply to your life. Enjoy! Follow Us: All Links: https://linktr.ee/bliftedup Instagram/Twitter: @bliftedupradio FB: facebook.com/bliftedupradio | Youtube: B Lifted Up! Radio Website: bliftedupradio.com | mochapodcastsnetwork.com/bliftedup Alfred - @alfrededmondjr Cindy Trimm - @cindytrimm | cindytrimmministries.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you your sister's keeper? Hint) the answer is “Yes!”Listen in this week as Lisa Price and Mikki Taylor share a powerful conversation over sisterhood, business, heritage,impact and more!Listen and Learn:1. How Lisa and Mikki have worked to open doors for women in the name of sisterhood2. How acknowledging the needs of other women creates change for every woman3. Why we must build bridges in business and community for all women4. The importance of hertiage and empowerment to our culture of sisterhood(This week's episode is a segment from our 2021 Doers and Disruptors Conference in New York City)—————————Sybil would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell her why! Leave her a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Send Sybil a DM directly to www.instagram.com/sybil_amuti or an email to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.comFollow now

In this episode of Black Power Moves, part of the Ebony Covering Black America Podcast Network, we're speaking to Brooke Dean, Editorial Operations/Production Manager for Original Content Development at Audible, An Amazon Company. https://www.brookeddean.com/ She currently oversees the Audible Originals third party scripted content and podcasts team at Audible where she pitched and produced the best selling audiobook Force of Beauty: A Newark Family Memoir by Mikki Taylor. With over 20 years of television and digital media experience, she has written for online magazines such as madamenoire.com focusing on love, sex, relationships and lifestyle content.  And she's now an author. Her first novel, a romance erotica title, Brooklyn Unbound released June, 2022. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2TH6KR1/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_PN0H6EPFAH51R53ZJNBN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are continuing our Black Girl Magic series with an amazing woman Ms. Mikki Taylor. Mikki Taylor is the quintessential authority on all matters regarding beauty and style. From A-list celebrities and world-renowned cover models, to women-in-the-know, Mikki influences all types of women with her vision of beauty and style. She has devoted a lifetime to helping women manage their inner and outer beauty and inspiring them to own their lives to the fullest. For 30 years, Taylor served as ESSENCE Magazine's groundbreaking Beauty & Cover Director, and is now Editor-at-Large for the publication. In addition, she is the Founder and President of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC, which serves as a holding company for a number of vertical businesses, including Satin Doll Productions, a full-service image building and consulting division, and MT Communications, a strategic communications and branding company. Taylor has offered beauty and style advice through all types of media, including broadcast, digital and of course, print outlets, which culminated in her wildly successful book, Self-Seduction: Your Ultimate Path to Inner and Outer Beauty (Ballantine Books/One World). This triumph left readers craving more, therefore the sequel, Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman's Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady (Atria Books/Simon & Schuster), will be hitting store shelves on November 29, 2011. So get your notes ready Mikki is about to drop some nuggets today.

There is a seat waiting for you at this table! At this table, we want all of our GGs to receive the necessary tools to be the force for your profession. Mikki Taylor continues to share more on the necessary seeds she deemed that helped her blossom into the force of beauty she is today. Grab your pen and paper and listen and learn: 1. What she's learned about vulnerability, feminine energy, and how she balances the two. 2. How her mother embodied the essence of being risk and success adverse. 3. Being a non-judgmental sounding board as a parent. 4. Where her interest in eliminating colorism stemmed from. 5. What Mikki would call a Great Girlfriend. We want to hear from you! Shoot an email over to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com or drop me a DM ON IG @sybil_amuti THE GREAT GIRLFRIENDS INSTAGRAM: @thegreatgirlfriends THE GREAT GIRLFRIENDS FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatGirlfriends/

As you know GGs, our theme this year is "Showing Up For Ourselves" and one way you can continue to do that is by not forgetting the power of the pavement. You have to be willing to study and sit at the feet of those before you and ask questions that will help you access the seat you're destined to sit in. Mikki Taylor is a popular writer, motivational speaker, and TV personality, and is known as the country's leading authority on beauty and style for women of color. Grab your pen and paper and listen and learn: 1. What we need to learn about womanhood. 2. Own the many queens that lie inside of you. 3. The sacrifices her grandmother made to allow Mikki to sit at the table she's currently sitting at. 4. Embracing the cost as well as the delight of being yourself. We want to hear from you! Shoot an email over to welcome@thegreatgirlfriends.com or drop me a DM ON IG @sybil_amuti THE GREAT GIRLFRIENDS INSTAGRAM: @thegreatgirlfriends THE GREAT GIRLFRIENDS FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatGirlfriends/

A one-on-one discussion with Mikki Taylor - Author, Speaker, Executive Producer, Editor-At-Large for ESSENCE Magazine - about her new book, which is an Audible Exclusive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Easter!!! Join us for a Flashback conversation with Mikki Taylor, formerly of Essence Magazine.  Enjoy your Easter Sunday with family and friends and tune in to Beauty Talk at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT.  Tell a friend,...it's Beauty Talk, the hottest beauty conversation online.

In this installment of the Build On Beauty Podcast, I talk with a true trailblazer in beauty, fashion, and culture. She is the country's leading authority on inner and outer beauty. A sought-after Empowerment Speaker, Executive Coach, the former Beauty & Cover Director for Essence magazine, and Editor at Large, Mikki Taylor. Listen in as she talks about her early days at Essence Magazine, how she became a sought-after thought leader and executive. Her fond memories of greats like Sammy Davis Jr, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan. Her work with Rosa Parks, Mary J. Blige, Oprah Winfrey, President Barack, Michelle Obama, and much more.

Hi Guys, I pray this episode finds you guys safe with all thats happening in the world right now, knowing our identity is important this is a 2 part series on identity and it powerful! Mikki was one of the first people to speak life into me about my identity as an artist and now I want her to speak into your lives.  FOLLOW MIKKI @IAMMIKKITAYLOR 

The ELEVATION ENTOURAGE PODCAST is designed to teach women entrepreneurs how to elevate their Mindset, Impact & Profit Margins. Our mission is to serve as a pivotal growth & development platform that empowers and equips women entrepreneurs with tools and winning strategies to build thriving businesses that reflect their brilliance, transforms lives, builds living legacies, and produces wealth. Mikki Taylor www.instagram.com/iammikkitaylor --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elevationentourage/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elevationentourage/support

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is Mikki Taylor, Editor-at-Large, ESSENCE Magazine, President, Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC.The Money Making Conversations talk show is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. The interviews give the consumer and business owners access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers. They provide relatable information to the listener about career and financial planning, entrepreneurship, motivation, leadership, overcoming the odds, and how to live a balanced life.It is essential to understand that everybody travels a different path to success. That is because your brand is different. The challenges you face in your life are different. So stop reading other people's success stories and start writing your own. The Money Making Conversations interviews will encourage you to lead with your gifts and never use age as an excuse when planning your goals.“Lead with Your Gifts!”Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award-winning and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television and film, producer. He is a sitcom writer, social media influencer, brand architect, entrepreneur, and award-winning baker.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is Angela Rye, Principal & CEO, IMPACT Strategies and Political Commentator; Resa B. Luster, Senior Brand Manager, Luster Products, Inc. and Creator of Luster's Pink Kids Collection; Patti LaBelle, Legendary Artist, Actress, Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur; Mikki Taylor, Editor-at-Large, ESSENCE Magazine, President, Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC.; and Aisha Tyler, Award-winning Director, Starring in CBS “Criminal Minds” and Entrepreneur, Courage + Stone.The Money Making Conversations talk show is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. The interviews give the consumer and business owners access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers. They provide relatable information to the listener about career and financial planning, entrepreneurship, motivation, leadership, overcoming the odds, and how to live a balanced life.It is essential to understand that everybody travels a different path to success. That is because your brand is different. The challenges you face in your life are different. So stop reading other people's success stories and start writing your own. The Money Making Conversations interviews will encourage you to lead with your gifts and never use age as an excuse when planning your goals.“Lead with Your Gifts!”Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award-winning and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television and film, producer. He is a sitcom writer, social media influencer, brand architect, entrepreneur, and award-winning baker.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is Angela Rye, Principal & CEO, IMPACT Strategies and Political Commentator; Resa B. Luster, Senior Brand Manager, Luster Products, Inc. and Creator of Luster’s Pink Kids Collection; Patti LaBelle, Legendary Artist, Actress, Best Selling Author & Entrepreneur; Mikki Taylor, Editor-at-Large, ESSENCE Magazine, President, Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC.; and Aisha Tyler, Award-winning Director, Starring in CBS “Criminal Minds” and Entrepreneur, Courage + Stone.The Money Making Conversations talk show is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. The interviews give the consumer and business owners access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers. They provide relatable information to the listener about career and financial planning, entrepreneurship, motivation, leadership, overcoming the odds, and how to live a balanced life.It is essential to understand that everybody travels a different path to success. That is because your brand is different. The challenges you face in your life are different. So stop reading other people’s success stories and start writing your own. The Money Making Conversations interviews will encourage you to lead with your gifts and never use age as an excuse when planning your goals.“Lead with Your Gifts!”Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award-winning and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television and film, producer. He is a sitcom writer, social media influencer, brand architect, entrepreneur, and award-winning baker.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is Mikki Taylor, Editor-at-Large, ESSENCE Magazine, President, Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC.The Money Making Conversations talk show is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. The interviews give the consumer and business owners access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Decision Makers. They provide relatable information to the listener about career and financial planning, entrepreneurship, motivation, leadership, overcoming the odds, and how to live a balanced life.It is essential to understand that everybody travels a different path to success. That is because your brand is different. The challenges you face in your life are different. So stop reading other people’s success stories and start writing your own. The Money Making Conversations interviews will encourage you to lead with your gifts and never use age as an excuse when planning your goals.“Lead with Your Gifts!”Rushion McDonald is a two-time Emmy Award-winning and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television and film, producer. He is a sitcom writer, social media influencer, brand architect, entrepreneur, and award-winning baker.https://www.moneymakingconversations.comhttps://www.youtube.com/MoneyMakingConversationshttps://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/https://twitter.com/moneymakingconvhttps://www.instagram.com/moneymakingconversations/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

The speaking industry took a hard hit when live events started to back peddle as Covid-19 started to become a household discussion in February of 2020. Many were uncertain of how to adjust. Once the quarantine hit many states in the US in March events coordinators were already starting to look at some huge financial losses. Within every situation, there is a silver lining and some of the top speakers in the industry showed just why they are at the top! There is no question that frustrations and anxiety are high but these speakers chose to be a solution! Dr. George Fraser & Bro Bedford showed up on the scene with the Power Podcast live on Facebook.Eric Thomas and his team have been doing the Breathe Fellowship daily Accountability call.Brian J Olds has opened up the virtual stage with his Speaker Spotlight Series in the Black Speakers Network Cheryl Wood has been bringing together powerhouses like Mikki Taylor for the Epic Women Creating Global Empires Series Iyanla Vanzant has been consistently showing up with her Daily Anti Viral Message for motivation and supportKearn Crockett-Cherry has been lighting up the virtual stage with the Rise Up Summit, The Together We Stand Summit, and her small business information sessions. Yes, I have attended something from each of these speakers while in quarantine for FREE and gain valuable information. There are a few things that these top speakers in the industry are teaching during the quarantine.1. Consistency Matters 2. Your why pushes you to show up regardless of the circumstances 3. Learning how to pivot in tough situations4. When you don't know it...find someone else who does!5. Spend more time taking actionTime is the one commodity that has the most value right now. (I know you thought it was toilet paper) Check out today's episode and then join the conversation by going to bit.ly/worldvoicecommunity

On this bittersweet episode of The Color Files, Host Julee GLOBAL Wilson (@MissJulee) says her final goodbyes as her four-year tenure at ESSENCE comes to an end. She takes a walk down memory lane where she reflects on her journey and all that she's accomplished. There was no better way for Julee to drop the mic than to have the legendary First Lady of Beauty, Mikki Taylor (@iammikkitaylor), as her final guest! ESSENCE's former Beauty and Covers Director (and current Editor-At-Large) talked about her 40-year run at Black Girl Magic Headquarters! Mikki shared so many unforgettable stories, including the iconic Obama family cover shoot, having a crib in her office back in the day, impromptu photoshoots in a tarantula filled desert, and much more. A truly full-circle conversation!Show some love to @MissJulee on Instagram as she embarks on her new journey!The Color Files Host: Julee Wilson (@MissJulee)Executive Producer: Tiffany Ashitey (@misstiffsays)Producers: Shantel Holder (@shadesofshan_) + Ashley Hobbs (@ashleylatruly)Bookings: Shantel Holder, Tiffany AshiteyAudio: Josh Gwynn (@regardingjosh) + Anthony Frasier (@anthonyfrasier)Music: Gold Standard Creative (@gscdotnyc)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mikki Taylor is a popular writer, motivational speaker, and TV personality. Mikki Taylor is the Editor-at-Large for the publication ESSENCE Magazine and has served as the Beauty & Cover Director for 30 years. Mikki Taylor has devoted a lifetime to helping women manage their inner and outer beauty and inspiring them to own their lives to the fullest. Mikki Taylor inspires women everywhere in her mission to embolden them to own their lives, celebrate their beauty and master their purpose with Distinction. An effective communicator, she has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, TODAY, Weekend Today and many more.

Mikki Taylor shares her journey as a 30-year veteran of Essence Magazine as Cover and Beauty Director and her recent emergence into the film industry as a film maker. Listen and be encouraged and inspired by her amazing walk as a woman of faith. Mikki is the author of three critically-acclaimed books, Self Seduction, Commander in Chic and Editor in Chic.

Support diversity and inclusivity in fashion by reading Essence magazine, and buy Mikki Taylor’s most recent book, Editor in Chic, available on amazon.com.   For more information on Dr. Shirley visit: www.elementsandgraces.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @foreverfabmd   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com     Podcast Medical Disclaimer   The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.  

Support diversity and inclusivity in fashion by reading Essence magazine, and buy Mikki Taylor’s most recent book, Editor in Chic, available on amazon.com.   For more information on Dr. Shirley visit: www.elementsandgraces.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @foreverfabmd   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com     Podcast Medical Disclaimer   The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.      

Grab your pen and paper! Join us this week for a soul-stirring dose of wisdom from our editor at large of Essence Magazine, wife, mother, and beauty ambassador Mikki Taylor. We took questions from our Facebook community around beauty, motherhood and more, and Mikki answered them all! Listen now and share with a friend + leave your rave reviews on iTunes!

Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five:This week’s F.A.B. Five: according to Mikki Taylor:1. Know your value2. Treasure your sacred space;3. Clean house; detox the negativity from your life; guard your energy4. Establish your Celebration Circle;5. Don’t fear failure; it is a great teacher;6. Bonus: Grow through: master your purpose with distinction! Call to Action:Are you committed to your highest self?   Learn how to navigate your best journey through fashion and beauty andread Mikki Taylor’s latest book, Editor in Chic is a must read. Get it on amazon.com and on audible.com. Tags:#Mikki Taylor#Mikki-isms#Sisterhood#Inner deity#We are the spectrum#Created to thrive#Dreamlive#Dreamwith intention#Stylepersona#Season of the Witches#Skincare is self-care#Templemanagement#Honor thy temple#EditorinChic#CommanderinChic#EssenceofYou#Essencemagazine#MichelleObama#OprahWinfrey#Beautyaslanguage #Anti-agingseries#ElementsandGraces.com#Holisticbeauty#Holisticplasticsurgery#Holisticbeautycoach#DrShirleyMadhere#DrShirleyMadhere.com#Holistic plastic surgery#Holistic nip & tuck#Holistic beauty#Beautyinside and out#Beautyfrom within#Beautytransformation#BeautyTransformation Program#ElementsandGraces.com#Forever FAB#ForeverFABMD#ForeverFABpodcast#Diversityinbeauty#Diversityinwellness#Diversityinplastic surgery#Intentioninbeauty#Intentioninwellness#Beautyintent#Beautyinsight#Beautyholism   For more information on Dr. Shirley visit: www.elementsandgraces.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @foreverfabmd   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com     Podcast Medical Disclaimer   The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.

Recommendations/The F.A.B. Five:This week’s F.A.B. Five: according to Mikki Taylor:1. Know your value2. Treasure your sacred space;3. Clean house; detox the negativity from your life; guard your energy4. Establish your Celebration Circle;5. Don’t fear failure; it is a great teacher;6. Bonus: Grow through: master your purpose with distinction! Call to Action:Are you committed to your highest self?   Learn how to navigate your best journey through fashion and beauty andread Mikki Taylor’s latest book, Editor in Chic is a must read. Get it on amazon.com and on audible.com. Tags:#Mikki Taylor#Mikki-isms#Sisterhood#Inner deity#We are the spectrum#Created to thrive#Dreamlive#Dreamwith intention#Stylepersona#Season of the Witches#Skincare is self-care#Templemanagement#Honor thy temple#EditorinChic#CommanderinChic#EssenceofYou#Essencemagazine#MichelleObama#OprahWinfrey#Beautyaslanguage #Anti-agingseries#ElementsandGraces.com#Holisticbeauty#Holisticplasticsurgery#Holisticbeautycoach#DrShirleyMadhere#DrShirleyMadhere.com#Holistic plastic surgery#Holistic nip & tuck#Holistic beauty#Beautyinside and out#Beautyfrom within#Beautytransformation#BeautyTransformation Program#ElementsandGraces.com#Forever FAB#ForeverFABMD#ForeverFABpodcast#Diversityinbeauty#Diversityinwellness#Diversityinplastic surgery#Intentioninbeauty#Intentioninwellness#Beautyintent#Beautyinsight#Beautyholism   For more information on Dr. Shirley visit: www.elementsandgraces.com Instagram/Facebook/Twitter: @foreverfabmd   Produced by www.oneofoneproductions.com Recorded, mixed, edited and original music by www.23dbproductions.com     Podcast Medical Disclaimer   The purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. It is no substitute for professional care by your doctor or your own qualified healthcare professional. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this podcast or in any linked materials. Guests who speak on this podcast express their own opinions, experience and conclusions, and Dr. Shirley Madhere neither endorses nor opposes any particular opinion discussed in this podcast. The views expressed on this podcast have no relation to those of any academic, hospital, practice, institution or other entity with which Dr. Shirley Madhere may be affiliated.

Ever wonder how celebrities rock the red carpet all night and their feet never get tired? This week, Café Mocha’s got beauty legend Mikki Taylor of Essence who shares celebrity tricks how to find YOUR inner Chic.Plus, every vote counts...make sure you get out and VOTE early! 

In this episode, Princeton shares a follow up to his conversation on self-love with Dr. Mikki Taylor. You protect what you value, and Princeton teaches how the greatest demonstration of loving yourself, is protecting yourself. This is a must listen!  3:45—Princeton Parker introduces the topic of today--boundaries 4:19—Boundaries are huge in your ability to love yourself. Boundaries are a reflection of value. 4:45—You can tell how much meaning something has to someone by their willingness to protect it: think about your bank account or house? To what extent have we protected these things? 6:20—Boundaries must be set out of value, not fear. 6:19—The art of setting boundaries is done because you value yourself rather than as a way to avoid your fears. 9:20—Humility is not your ability to be loved. Humility is strength is under control. 10:35—God never wants us to be so in touch with him that we are not in touch with humanity or ourselves. 11:00—What to be of service means and doesn´t mean. Being of service and putting ourselves aside equates to unhealthy boundaries. Set boundaries to honor your value. 13:10—The blueprint for boundaries using Jesus as a case study. Even Jesus had boundaries 14:24—Jesus lives along the line between humanity and divinity. 15:30—One of the key steps in your self-love journey would be learning to acknowledge, embrace, and then, honor your limits. Limits can include the following topics: I cannot change people. I do not control the way other people receive me. I do not control the way other people receive my truth. I need to rest. 17:30—You cannot feel guilty for your limits. 18:20—If you have not acknowledged and embraced your limits, others are going to make you feel guilty for them. 19:54—Acknowledge your limits and the honor them by setting boundaries. 21:20—Everything Jesus does is intentional and by design. 22:04—The first boundary: Jesus had strict boundaries around his time. Jesus practiced spending time alone. 23:20—What we lose when we overfill our life with people and projects is our time alone. 24:20—Acknowledging your limits means acknowledging that you aren´t holding everything up--family, relationship, and a job can all survive without you. 25:27—Jesus knows how to prioritize his needs over everyone else`s. 26:33—Jesus spent time away but he also changed the environment--nature, the beach, eat alone. 27:27— We use intentional time alone to invest in ourselves: prayer. 28:25—Prayer is used as a processing space. 30:36—Have you thought about where you need to go to get away from your daily routine and do you respect your boundary of being alone? Sometimes you have to say no. 31:28—Jesus knew how to not prolong a conversation, experience, or relationships. 32:24—Jesus knows how to not allow someone to overstay their welcome. 33:50—Value your time enough to not be late. Start to set boundaries around your time. 34:15—Second boundary: Jesus had boundaries around who he revealed himself to in his fullness. Jesus had 12 friends and he only revealed his true form to three of them. 36:25—Jesus was careful about who he revealed his skills to (Mathew 13). 38:50—I set boundaries around my gifts and talents--only giving them to those who see me for who I am. 40:21—Jesus set boundaries. Jesus is love, and therefore, setting boundaries is love. 42:00—The power of having boundaries set as an inner circle, outer circle, and outside world. 43:30—The third boundary: Jesus never worked to prove himself. he was resolute in knowing who he is and what he came to do. 45:00—You don`t owe the world an explanation. 46:12—Faith is not the divine nature above going to drop you something miraculous. It is about putting your work in plus the acts of God. 47:30—How long you have suffered does not entitle you to success or a specific outcome. You have to do the work. 49:40—Get rid of that ¨enough thing.¨ 50:00—Fourth boundary: Jesus had boundaries around what he tolerated. He did not tolerate hypocrisy, judgement, or abuse. 52:00—Make a list of things that you will not tolerate in relationships, in your space, or things happening around you. 53:23—Jesus knew when to respond and when not to respond-- ¨You said it.¨    3 Key Points: Boundaries are a huge part of the pathway to self-love. Boundaries to set with Jesus as an example: Time, who I reveal myself to, who I prove myself to, what I tolerate, and what I need a response. Jesus was unlimited and yet he had boundaries. Loving everyone and everything does not come at the expense of loving yourself.   Tweetable Quotes: “One of the key steps in your self-love journey would be learning to acknowledge, embrace, and then, honor your limits.” –Princeton. “You cannot feel guilty for your limits.” – Princeton. “You don`t owe the world an explanation.” – Princeton. “With God as your foundation and purpose as your motivation, keep going.”–Princeton   Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to Building without a Blueprint and share it! More about Princeton Parker buildingwithprinceton@gmail.com Princeton Parker: Instagram, facebook, twitter

It’s only fitting that after our self-love masterclass with the one-and-only Mikki Taylor that we follow up with two inspiring interviews with amazing women who love themselves completely and are comfortable in their own skin—Cori’s talking grown woman things with actress, producer, TV host, entrepreneur, author (receipts!), and certified boss, Ms. Vivica A. Fox, and later, Charli joins in the fun as the ladies talk authenticity, success and finding your lane with Disney queen and Raven’s Home star, Raven Symone. Plus, Vivica’s giving us all of the tea on her new daily show, Face The Truth. Plus, Cori’s doing big things (and sharing big news), and she and Charli go IN about how they keep their cool on the job when they’re fan-girling out over big stars, Tessa Thompson’s sexy new ESSENCE cover, and more!Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizamaProducer: Tiffany Ashitey @MissTiffSaysBookings: Rorna Richards Audio engineer: Agerenesh AshagreMusic: Gold Standard Creative @gscdotnyc

The fourth episode of the Building Without a Blueprint podcast, where host Princeton Parker shares Mikki Taylor`s light and her deep desire to contribute to humanity, gives us the building  blocks to build self-love in our lives without needing a blueprint; all we need is the presence of God. Mikki Taylor, Beauty and Cover Essence Magazine, CEO and founder of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, leaves us with the important building blocks to self-love. 1:00—Introduction of Guest, Mikki Taylor—Beauty and Cover Editor of Essence magazine and Founder of Mikki Taylor Enterprises 2:29—The story behind how Mikki and Princeton met. 3:00—Mikki Taylor describes herself as a guiding light in service, a mother, a wife, engager, and champion of woman. 4:22—Grappling with the essence of assurance and confidence in knowing who we are and what we do. 6:19—The power of not remaining silent on important issues such as championing woman in the realm of beauty. 7:55—A discussion around how Mikki doesn´t lose herself when she is in service advocating for others. 10:00—The language used to sell beauty product to woman is still not a voice of inclusion. 11:16—You have to understand the people you serve in the industry to do business well. 11:58—The complexity of feeling invisible paralleled with self-love. 13:00— The key is to kick the door open and get inside and then hold it open for others. 13:30—Essence as a magazine celebrates the story of all magazine and works with a voice of inclusion. 14:42—Self-love requires knowing our value and vision. 16:52—Self-love also means surrounding yourself with the right people. 17:16—Your greatness was not designed to live in isolation. 17:45—Deciphering the behaviors that destroy self-love is important in your self-love journey. 18:39—There are physical, vocal, and beahvioural behaviors that destroy self-love. 19:34—Self-destuctive habits include destuctive eating habits, shopping, and body language. 20:27—We have yet to fire our inner critic. Don´t wait to step out of your way. 20:50—How to fire your inner-critic and move forward. 21:39—Your inner critic will try to sneak back in in a lot of ways. You have ot stay focused even once you fire it. 22:00—Regardless of your ancestry, we all came here to escape oppression and this can be reflected in our pursuit of self-love. 26:00—Self-love is not a robbery from god, but instead a tenant of his promise. 26:52—We need to stop looking for outside validation and instead incourage ourseleves. We are not created to be in bondage to thoughts thta hold us back. 28:19—Mikki reviews the steps to achieveing self-love and how to execute on it. It may mean you need to change habits, get out of your own way, or let go of some people from your life. 30:11—You have the power to thrive. Life is not a dress rehearsal. 31:00—Go where you are celebrated not where you are to 33:25—You must walk in the truth of who you are. 34:00—Mikki discusses other people who have impacted her greatly. 36:26—Mikki leaves us with affrimations for our self-love journey.   3 Key Points: Self-love is an imporant piece of knowing our identity, value, and owning our purpose. The role of self-love in an industry of Beauty and Modelinga is even more pronounced. Know your purpose, passion, fire your inner critic, and get out of your own way.   Tweetable Quotes: -       “Self-love also means surrounding yourself with the right people.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “If you haven´t identified your purpose, get still and figure out what it is.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Your greatness was not designed to live in isolation.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Be still.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “We have yet to fire our inner critic. Don´t wait to step out of your way.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Go where you are celebrated not where you are tolerated.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “Self-love is not a robbery from god, but instead a tenant of his promise.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “The goal is just to get through the door [of the beauty industry] and then hold the door open for others.” – Mikki Taylor.  -       “You must walk in the truth of who you are.” – Mikki Taylor.  Resources Mentioned: Building without a Blueprint Princeton Parker Mikki Taylor ¨Edited in Chic¨--book mentioned by Princeton    

Tapping into one’s best self can take some work. Luckily Mikki Taylor (@IAmMikkiTaylor), Essence’s longtime beauty expert, has written a blueprint in her current book, Editor-in-Chief: How to Style and Be Your Most Empowered Self. Mikki gives a preach and a prayer on renewing one’s self-worth, style and senses. Plus, fall TV is in full swing and we’re chatting with Star’s Ryan Destiny (@RyanDestiny). NOTE: Sorry in advance to those listening to this episode in your headphones, Mercury was in full retrograde when we recorded the Mikki interview and Cori's mic was tripping.Yes, Girl! hosts: Cori Murray @corimurray; Charli Penn @ManWifeDog; and Yolanda Sangweni @yolizamaProducer: Steven Psyllos @stevenpsyllosCo-Producer: Tiffany Ashitey @MissTiffSaysBookings: Rorna Richards Audio engineer: Chiquita Pascal @ChiquitaPaschalMusic: Gold Standard Creative @gscdotnyc

We took a few weeks off but we made it worth the wait! On this episode of Unexpected Success, Mikki Taylor- Editor-at-Large at ESSENCE Magazine, President of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC, writer- latest book- “Editor in Chic”, motivational speaker and TV personality preaches food for the soul. INSANELY INSPIRING and BLOWN AWAY by Mikki’s presence and confidence- this one is a must listen! Editor in Chic- How to Style and Be Your Most Empowered Self  

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is Beauty Authority & Influencer Mikki Taylor, Former NFL Player turned Musician Darryl Haley, Financial Expert & Author Dr. Cozette White and NFL legend & philanthropist Eddie George.Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Don't miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is Beauty Authority & Influencer Mikki Taylor, Former NFL Player turned Musician Darryl Haley, Financial Expert & Author Dr. Cozette White and NFL legend & philanthropist Eddie George.Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Don’t miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is author, the Editor-at-Large at Essence Magazine, motivational speaker and influencer on beauty Mikki Taylor.Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Don't miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Appearing on this episode of Money Making Conversations is author, the Editor-at-Large at Essence Magazine, motivational speaker and influencer on beauty Mikki Taylor.Each Money Making Conversations show hosted by Rushion McDonald is about entrepreneurship and entertainment. We provide the consumer and business owner access to Celebrities, CEOs, Entrepreneurs and Industry Decision Makers. They in turn deliver information about career planning, motivation, financial literacy and how they lead a balanced life. Don’t miss Money Making Conversations with host Rushion McDonald streaming LIVE every Monday at 10AM-12PM EST on biz1190 (www.biz1190.com), on our Facebook fanpage at Facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations, anytime through our iHeartRadio Podcast, which can be found under the Business/Finance Section, Fridays at 10AM ET on SiriusXM Channel 141: H.U.R. Voices and Fridays at 7PM ET on SiriusXM Channel 142: HBCU. We want to keep you Winning with your Career and your Life! #AskMMC The Money Making Conversations radio talk show shares the “Secrets of Success” experienced firsthand by marketing and branding expert Rushion McDonald. Mr. McDonald is a brand guru and has been a marketer for major national and global brands like State Farm, Ford and Home Depot. He has worked with Kevin Hart, Stephen A. Smith, Jamie Foxx and most notably, Steve Harvey and will provide access to women and multicultural markets to expand the reach of your brand. The show features one-on-one career advice to callers, contributions from corporate leaders, successful entrepreneurs, celebrity interviews regarding their business ventures, social media branding, financial planning and information to empower small businesses to a path of success! “The Kind of Talk that Inspires Change.” https://www.facebook.com/MoneyMakingConversations/ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-Money-Making-Conversations-28341098/ https://www.rushionmcdonald.com/ https://www.facebook.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://twitter.com/RushionMcDonald https://www.instagram.com/rushionmcdonald/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rushionmcdonald http://biz1190.com/radioshow/5557 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

When it comes to beauty and style - there's no one better to learn from than Mikki Taylor. Editor-at-large for Essence Magazine and President of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC, a strategic branding, consulting and communications company, our conversation covers a wide range of topics related to: Faith Being purposeful Moving past survival mode to thrive Giving your power away Dominating your circumstances Why grown women shouldn't have wish lists She also shares her three best image and style tips to keep you looking great and feeling confident. Links:  

“Character is your billboard.” - Miki Taylor This week we’re continuing the You Deserve More series in acknowledgment of Women’s Equal Pay Day. Each year, I lead thousands of women through 20 principles that help them use their God-given gifts to earn more money. (Learn more at iwillearnmore.com) Today, I see so many people doing things just for the attention. Women dress the part they think others want to see. They do the make over to try and make everyone else happy. How many times have you seen Instagram posts of someone getting all dolled up, but they had nowhere to go? When you really connect with these people, they are empty. They are uncomfortable, and in the end people just walk all over them. You need to be you. Be unapologetically you. Wear the things you want to wear, not what you think you should wear. If you like bright colors, wear it with pride. Having that confidence to be true to yourself will show the world you respect yourself. Then, when they see that they will show you more respect. Whether we like it or not, people judge from a first glance. If they look at you as someone who tries to please everyone they know they can walk all over you. If they look at you and see the only person you are trying to please is yourself, they’ll want to please you as well. For this episode of the Redefining Wealth Podcast I brought on a truly wonderful expert who knows about proving your value through your actions and your wardrobe: Mikki Taylor. Mikki is a popular writer, motivational speaker and TV personality. She’s known as the country's leading authority on beauty and style for women-of-color. She’s also a media veteran for more than three decades. Mikki is Editor-at-Large at ESSENCE Magazine, and the president of Mikki Taylor Enterprises, LLC, a strategic branding, consulting and communications company. She took the time to discuss powerful knowledge from her new book, Editor in Chic. Be ready for this one, because she throws out so much wisdom you’ll need to listen to this episode multiple times. Download this episode today to learn how you can stay true to yourself and be treated the way you deserve. “Why live in the shadow of who you are meant to be when you can be the real thing?” - Miki Taylor The Cliff Notes: Stop living the dress rehearsal life. You have to acknowledge everything you bring to the table. Address people by their name. Use manners and say please and thank you. Technology has changed our language. How will we teach if we don’t demonstrate our values? You antenna should go up when you’ve been asked to compromise who you are. If you don’t own it, you have to practice it. Real change always stems from within When people hate on us, it’s a plea for help. Faith is nothing if it’s not defining your life. You don’t want to just go through, you want to grow through. Queens don’t belong on well-being welfare. You have the choice to treat your body like a temple or a trailer park. You don’t need anyone to tell you what you need - listen within. When you don’t take care of yourself, you’re teaching people how to treat you. Have an unapologetic view of who you are. Dress to entertain yourself and not the world at large. “Your life should demonstrate you know who you are.” - Miki Taylor

As Relationship Coaches and Professional Matchmakers, we've been fortunate enough for the last 3 1/2 years to write for Essence.com and one person we've always admired as part of the Essence family is the incomparable Mikki Taylor.  She's fierce, she's fabulous, and always shows up with her infectious smile and humble spirit.  Not to mention, as former Beauty Editor she boasts her classic style with just enough edge to make you turn your head.  We invited Mikki to join us today to share some inspiration and tips around how to discover your inner and outer beauty since both are critical to showing up as your best self, getting noticed, and sustaining a long-term meaningful relationship.  Let's face it if you're single, your outward appearance and confidence appears first and then your conversation (your smile, your warm demeanor, your inner most qualities) will determine whether someone wants to know you better.  The importance of inward beauty cannot be dismissed.  You won't want to miss this conversation.  Mikki schools us all with her wisdom today and will leave you wanting more. Here's to LOVE!  -Kelli Fisher and Tana Gilmore, The Matchmaking DUO!     Music by: Sharla K.

BHL: Fashion 411 - In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts Diona Vaughan, Erika Garcia-Rojas and Courtney Stewart discuss fashion for the week of February 14th, 2014. Diona opens up with "Lookbook" Black models that paved the way and changed history: Donyale Luna, Naomi Sims, The Battle of Versailles Fashion Show, Beverly Johnson and Renauld White. Erika switches to talk about this weeks Beauty Beat: Bronner Brother's. Next, Erika talks this weeks Style Scoop featuring Daymond John and FUBU, Iman and Iman Cosmetics and Carols daughter and the Oprah effect. Next they discuss this week's haute or haute mess Iconic Black people of fashion/style: Josephine Baker, Pam Grier, Grace Jones, Eunice Johnson, Andre Leon Talley and Mikki Taylor.

Mikki Taylor is the quintessential authority on all matters regarding beauty.  She joins us for an empowering hour  of conversation on Beauty Talk on Sunday, September 19th at 9pm EST. 914.803.4399 to join the conversation with your comments and questions.

Veteran Essence magazine beauty director and fashion and lifestyle expert Mikki Taylor uses Michelle Obama as muse in, Commander-in-Chic: Every Woman’s Guide to Managing Her Style Like a First Lady (Atria Books/Simon & Schus­ter). The book is about developing personal style, good health, and acquiring the tools of self discovery, as a path to empowerment. Over her many years as beauty and cover director for Essence, Mikki Taylor became the woman Black women trusted most on the subjects of beauty and style, becoming highly recognizable around the country and in every market around the world where Essence is published.   Taylor understands that women everywhere are fascinated and inspired by the First Lady and aspire to her kind of confidence and effortless glamour. She uses Obama as inspiration to help readers put their personal stamp on everything they wear—no matter the price, the designer, or the occasion, proving that you can have fun with fashion, wear what you love, dress powerfully, and yet not be bogged down by old rules that have nothing to do with how you want to live your life.   Taylor has been featured on many television out­lets, including: The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, TODAY, Weekend Today, The Early Show, NBC Nightly News, EXTRA, Inside Edition, E! Entertainment Television, CNN, TV Guide Channel, VH1, Style Network, Life & Style, WE-TV, CBS 2 Morning News, the Style Network, Pure Oxygen, BET, Mo’Nique’s Fat Chance and TV One.