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The Business of Women Helping Women with Isabella Silverio
Business by Heather DeSantis • January 15, 2020 Women in business are usually competitive. Mostly because positions for women get fewer and scarcer as you climb the ladder, and you end up having to beat others if you want to secure your place at the top. To that end, Isabella Silverio has a different approach to success. I think big, I dream big, and I believe women are here to a big difference,” she shares.
The Ugly Day | Harness Magazine
Business by Michelle Hout • January 14, 2020 As women, we all have those days. Those days that are just ugly. You are tired, the kids are sick for the third day in a row and you need groceries. And you feel every bit of this misery while you are sitting at your desk. Because, along with everything else, people are counting on you there too. It’s a fine art, and an act of professional maturity, when all of the muck of life does not show its ugly face in the workplace. Sure, it’s there.
Hotbox Mobile Sauna: A Bathhouse on Wheels Comes to Bushwick
Sauna-goer enjoys hotbox mobile sauna. Courtesy of hotbox mobile sauna. If you’re seeking to warm up this winter and melt away the seasonal blues, there’s a new kid on the block. A pop-up sauna on wheels, hotbox mobile sauna, is hosting a new residency at 26 Vandervoort Place through the winter season in Bushwick.
New Women Space for LGBTQ+, Kink, and Activism Is Here to Stay
Pussy Plate painting gathering hosted by @metgodshesblack at New Women Space. Courtesy of @NewWomenSpace. WILLIAMSBURG — A community-based organization for women, femme, and queer folx has transformed from a pop-up into a permanent home for events and workshops in North Brooklyn. New Women Space (NWS) originated in 2016 with founders Melissa Wong and Sandy Hong, as a volunteer-led collective in response to the election of President Donald Trump.
Growth | Harness Magazine
Growth I’ve grown so much I can see You have now started walking In your destiny You climbed the mountain Took a sip from the fountain Feeling refreshed Gave it all I mean my best Passed all of the test Let’s propose a toast For growth Have you ever really just sat and thought that the best things can’t be bought Digging deep to plant a seed and watch it grow Finding out about yourself more than you’ll ever know How will you ever know if you don’t allow yourself time to grow Know that you are...
Dear Judy Chicago, Thank you
Dear Judy Chicago, You gave us a seat at the table when many others were afraid to do so. You brought our womanhood in the forefront to accept nothing but acknowledgement. Til this day you are still welcoming generation after generation to “The Dinner Party”. Something that was introduced in San Francisco found a permanent home in Brooklyn. During that journey, I came to my first dinner party. A primary school child mesmerized by the work not yet able to comprehend what I was looking at.
The Balancing Act Of An Entrepreneur
I asked myself this question EVERYDAY before beginning my entrepreneur journey: How can I successfully balance my already chaotic life with being an active, engaged, hands-on entrepreneur? I set aside time for a serious brainstorming session and one key word continued to swarm my mind: ORGANIZATION. In order for one to become organized, you have to start somewhere and usually it’s when everything is ALREADY in complete disarray. Terrible right?
Taking The Leap Into Entrepreneurship
TAKING THE LEAP INTO ENTREPRENEURSHIP If you are at the phase where you are just playing around with an idea that feels like it could be something actually real, but are stuck on the roller coaster of emotion of what that means…I suggest you keep reading. So you have an idea? You know you are onto something. You know this idea is going revolutionize the way women manage their work, approach their relationships, or maybe even enhance their personal lives. What’s the next step?
My Journey to Finding the Indie Path
Business by Nena Orcutt • November 17, 2019 Growing up I read a lot of books, I went through different phases where I would read one author then jump to another when my tastes changed. I looked at these people as apart of an elite club their books were published and in my school library. They must really be something to have their stories made into thousands of books. I knew from a young age I wanted to be a writer, it was in blood and I knew I was destined for greatness.
Living La Vida De Moda: Maria Del Carmen Mercado
A year ago, I wrote an article called “Meet Local Fashion Designer Maria Del Carmen Mercado” for my internship at Rhode Island Monthly. We’ve been in touch since I sat down with Maria in Dave’s Coffee Shop in Providence, but I decided to write a follow-up article (a whole year later) about the Dominican Republic-born, Providence-based fashion designer.
How do we know what we are making is good art/How to judge our work | Harness Magazine
Insanity Means tying your well-being to what other people say or do…Sanity means tying it to your actions. Marcus Aurelius It is very difficult to have an exact metric of evaluation of our art; if it is good or bad. Let us think about it. What do we define as good art? Is it about the technique that we used? Alternatively, the ability to transmit a certain feeling to the public; is it the color composition? The details? Is it because the art sells a lot?
Unique Ways to Break the Ice When Creating a New Team
Business by Sponsored Content • November 13, 2019 Being a coach or manager means that at some point in your career, you’ll have to build a new team. We’ve spoken before about needing a unique skill set to be a good coach, but you’ll often be faced with a room of people who you need to get working together and functioning as a team. It’s not an easy task and even though you’ll likely possess great people skills, you’ll need an armory of ideas to get your team talking and understanding each other.
A Modern Retelling of Shakespeare Will Shine Light on Criminal Justice and #MeToo
Cast of Measure for Measure. Photo by Christine Jean Chambers. “Who will believe thee Isabel?” Angelo utters these words in Act 2, Scene 4 of Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, during a moment of sexual quid pro quo: Isabel must submit to his wishes — against her consent — in order to save her imprisoned brother, Claudio, from certain death. Ever committed to daring, accessible, socially-relevant storytelling, The Public Theater returns with their free touring Mobile Unit.
Selena Gomez spotted in Bushwick
Music and Nightlife alphaville The singer attended Goodbye Honolulu’s concert at Alphaville. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com If you were at Alphaville on Monday night, you probably partied with Selena Gomez. Selena Gomez paid a visit to Bushwick this week, to attend a friend’s concert on Monday night. Donning the comfiest sweatpants and sneakers, the singer joined local Brooklynites at the dive bar and venue to enjoy a night out with her friends.
Meet the Woman Changing the Stationary Game
Art by Taylor Lhamon • October 28, 2019 Karina Parris owes her creative inspiration, in part, to a broken finger. After a waitressing accident left her on disability, the artist began her illustrating venture. While at home, her artistic hobby quickly found a greater purpose.
Ridgewood-based Canadian takes on American Politics through Drag Performance
Community Ridgewood An Interview with Teresa Braun, Drag/Genderf*ck curator at The Brick Theater Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com The recent election saw an onslaught of activism. Sunday protests became the new brunch, as citizens took to the streets, calling for social and political change. But while marches and tweets have been popular forms of resistance, other (less conventional) avenues of inspiring change have risen in popularity - including drag.
10 Citi Bike Date Ideas
Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com It’s cuffing season - which means it’s time to up your dating game! Rather than sticking with the same ol’ song and dance at your neighborhood pub, why not go on a little adventure. Citi Bike is a fantastic way to put a new spin on dating, and with countless destinations around Brooklyn, you’re sure to cycle your way into romance. Not sure you’re ready to commit? No problem! Citi Bike is offering a free trial this month.
Specialized High School Administration Test is This Weekend, No One Knew Where Until Tuesday Afternoon
Photo by Ben Mullins/Unsplash. Specialized High School Administration Test (SHSAT) will be administered this weekend, on October 26 and 27, and families this morning were yet to find out where and at what time thanks to technical glitches and inconsistent communications from the Department of Education (DOE). The exam had previously been scheduled through school guidance counselors, but was has recently moved to an online registration system. “The glitches continue.
Community Group 'Our Repro Rights' Is Hosting a Discussion to Advance Reproductive Justice
Community Bushwick The Bushwick reproductive rights group is pushing for lasting change through specificity and inclusivity. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com The conversation on reproductive rights often begins and ends with a woman’s right to choose - focusing primarily on cis-women and their ability to safely access abortion. While this has been a pivotal topic since Roe v Wade, a local grassroots movement is working to further expand the working definition.
Pine Box Rock Shop Will Celebrate 9th Anniversary with $3 Pints on October 12
Food and Drink Bushwick A vegan bar, music venue, and communal hub takes space in what was once a coffin factory. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com Raise a glass to Pine Box Rock Shop, as they celebrate nine years serving the Bushwick community craft beer, vegan treats, and art of all mediums. The beloved bar has become a cornerstone of Bushwick—truly embracing and reflecting the neighborhood’s diverse nature.
Flipping the Script and Screen on Stories About Race
Arts & Culture Bushwick The web series screens at Bushwick Film Festival... but it’s really made for your phone. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com The 12th annual Bushwick Film Festival welcomed “Other Colors” — a new web series made for your mobile device. The eight-episode season follows Jon Harper through a day in New York City, and all the bizarre characters he meets along the way.
A Bushwick Church Turns Into a Recording Studio for “Good Morning New York”
Arts & Culture Bushwick The South Bushwick Reformed Church collaborated with the hit musical comedy on its debut Off-Broadway album. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com In a true example of a community in action, members of the South Bushwick Reformed Church made space for musical comedy "Good Morning New York” to record its debut Off-Broadway album at the historic site. The musical premiered in 2018 at People’s Improv Theater and New York Theater festival to rousing success.
Qinfolk: A Festival Centered on the Art, Stories and Mental Health of QTPOC
Arts & Culture north brooklynithaca ny The event in Ithaca, N.Y. creates a space for queer and trans people of color to talk about mental health and share art, film and more. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com The folx that brought you “Queer Vibes Only” at North Brooklyn Farms, introduce Qinfolk Festival: an art, film and mental health event centered on queer and trans people of color.
CEO Catie Harris on Women’s Equality and More
Business by Heather DeSantis • September 30, 2019 With the recent passing of Women’s Equality Day, I took the opportunity to speak with some incredible women on their motivation, inspiration, and how they feel about Women’s equality thus far. Founder and CEO of Nursepreneurs, Catie Harris, gives great insight on what equality means to her, and how she supports other women. What does equality mean to you?
Top Digital Marketing Tools to be Used in 2020
Digital marketing is hugely important worldwide, as it allows small businesses to compete with a smaller advertising budget. It gives users laser-focused control regarding where and how to spend money on ads. Before introducing various tools expected to be used in 2020, let’s get familiar with what digital marketing is. What is Digital Marketing? Digital marketing is all about advertising through digital channels like search engines, websites, social media, email, mobile apps.
Bushwick Film Festival Celebrates Stories Through Space and Time
Arts & Culture Bushwick While the local festival has grown, founder Kweighbaye Kotee says it’s sticking true to its roots of inclusivity. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com Bushwick Film Festival celebrates its 12th year with stories through space and time. The five day event will begin on October 2 and feature over 100 films screened at eight different venues throughout northern Brooklyn.
Free Theater in Brooklyn's Community Gardens Through Sept. 29
Arts & Culture BushwickBrooklyn Experience an outdoor show, where the neighborhood becomes part of the story. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com "Communal Spaces: a garden play festival" brings original, site-responsive theatre to northern Brooklyn. The Motor Company, in partnership with Brooklyn Queens Land Trust, invites audiences to explore their city through a walking tour of five premier outdoor plays. Attendance is free and all are welcome.
Latina Domestic Workers Fight for Fair Wages in Hasidic Williamsburg in New Award-Winning Film
Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com Local filmmakers Michal Birnbaum and Tamar Glezerman will screen “Division Ave,” at the Chelsea Film Festival and Katra Film Series over the next two months. This piece illuminates the harsh realities of the modern day labor market in Williamsburg, and an unlikely friendship that emerges amidst oppression. A few days before Passover, Fernanda, a young Mexican woman, is hired by a Brooklyn cleaning agency to work in the local Jewish Hasidic community.
Sustainable Mini Shop Brings an Ethical, Accessible, and Inclusive Alternative to NYFW
Fashion and Shopping williamsburg “The fashion industry is the perfect microscope for examining trade policy, environmental racism, labor rights, and human rights.” Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com Inclusive, ethical, sustainable fashion is coming to Williamsburg this weekend. SENSE of SHELF and THE SERIES NY bring eco-friendly designs to the Lucas Lucas Gallery at 57 Conselyea St., September 14-15, in collaboration for the Sustainable Mini Shop.
Legendary Gamer, Narcissa Wright, Is Star of New Documentary About Identity and Speedrunning
Arts & Culture East Williamsburg Openness and vulnerability transcend the digital space. Taylor Lhamon, today Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com Jane M. Wagner’s inspiration for her directorial debut, Break the Game, arrived in true millennial fashion—by falling down an internet rabbithole. In 2015, a casual game of Diddy Kong Racing led to a YouTube search, where she eventually discovered Narcissa Wright, a well-known speedrunner who mastered the art of completing video games in record time.
Healing a Community: Queer & Trans-Centered Yoga Comes to Bushwick
Taylor Lhamon tdlhamon@gmail.com A small revolution is happening in Bushwick. Every Friday, at 2 p.m. In a time of social and political turbulence, self-care becomes an act of protest, particularly for those in oppressed, marginalized communities. To combat the constant retraumitazation of the LGBTQ+ population, Sasha Sigel has developed Queer and Trans Yoga at Daya Yoga Studio in Bushwick. Queer and Trans Yoga (or QT, as it’s more affectionately known by the group) is a place of healing.
Transvisual | Harness Magazine
Art by Phuong Anh Nina Vo • February 11, 2019 This project was inspired by my passionate LGBTQ+ history professor, Ardel Thomas. It wasn’t always painful. Our community has risen and won many wars against our right to be true to ourselves—the right almost every human being should have. A right to dress, a right to speak and a right to live freely. However, to us, it’s a luxury—a goal we must achieve through hard work and determination.
Lessons In Entrepreneurship: A One Year Reflection
Business by Rachel Niemczyk • January 22, 2019 January of 2018 was the first time I considered becoming an entrepreneur and started taking actions to make that a reality. A year later, it’s January of 2019 and I can officially say I’m an entrepreneur with my own writing business. It hasn’t necessarily been an easy journey to entrepreneurship, but it’s been a very rewarding one. I don’t regret for one moment choosing this path.
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