Robert Frederick Smith is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist who founded private equity firm Vista Equity partners in 2000. Vista is one of the best performing private equity firms globally, with over $46 billion in assets and posting 22% of annualized returns since it was established. In 2018, Forbes ranked Smith as the 163rd …
Watch: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong by Amy Morin (Ted Talk)
“Everyone has the ability to build mental strength, but most people don’t know how. We spend a lot of time talking about physical strength and physical health, but much less time on mental strength and mental health. We can choose to perform exercises that will help us learn to regulate our thoughts, manage our emotions, …
LBW069: Meet Vickie Remoe, TV Producer, Writer & Ladybrille Woman of the Month!
Vickie Remoe is a writer and TV producer. The Vickie Remoe Show is a cross between ‘The Oprah Show’ and Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ with a clear and direct focus on African business and travel. She is the Managing Director at VRC Marketing Company. Ms. Remoe holds a B.A. in Political Science from Haverford College …
Review: Loxion Kulca at SA Fashion Week S/S 2019 (Day Four)
Streetwear has always influenced luxury fashion, but never has it been fully embraced the way it is on global runways. For Spring/Summer 2019, South African streetwear brand Loxion Kulca brought that street grit, and creativity to close out the week long fashion extravaganza. Celebrating its 20th year in the fashion business, the design label entertained …
Review: Ephymol at SA Fashion Week S/S 2019 (Day Four)
“The Ephymol brand is known for bold, masculine tailoring and a unique approach to timeless lines. The brand is headed by Ephraim Molingoana, a Soweto born but QwaQwa, Free State raised international model and self-taught designer.” The design brand was one of several that helped close out day four of the South Africa Fashion Week …
Review: Keys Fashion at SA Fashion Week S/S 2019 (Day Three)
Sensual, demure, and elegant made for the opening act of Keys Fashion Spring/Summer 2019 collection at the just concluded SA Fashion Week. As beautiful and peaceful sounds of the piano serenaded the audience, it became clear that the attention was all on that lucky bride on her special day.
Keys fashion showed a wedding collection with beautiful full-bodiced nudes, whites, and gold detailed lace gowns. Other fabric choices like tulle and intricate embellishments were used to ensure the bride felt wrapped in love, beauty, and excitement. Silhouettes were very flattering and garments and models flowed seamlessly on the runway. Ahhhh… it’s wedding season and Keys Fashion is definitely ready for the Ladybrille bride.
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