The Importance of Trying New Things
It has been three months since I have been working from home. A global pandemic has wreaked havoc on life as we know it. I am managing a team, on non-stop Zoom calls and doing my best to get through my lists and work through understanding what people want and what they ultimately need. It has been challenging. In addition to that, I have been in deep mourning over the murder of George Floyd. If I am honest, this was not shocking at all. It was just really blatant. I am a blac


Hot Mama Chronicles - Anita Costello, Founder, Bacah
Amelia sat down with Anita Costello, the founder and creative behind apparel company Bacah. She talks about her journey on Hot Mama Chronicles here. :45 - Anita talks about her childhood in the Midwest 1:21 – Anita speaks about loving sneakers as a young woman 2:02 – She talks about her love for comfortable shoes 2:38 – Anita talks about the name Bacah and what it means. She shares her journey in fashion, getting married, going back to school for graphic design and talks abou


Hot Mama Chronicles Recap - Cheryl Straughter
Show Notes Recap with Cheryl Straugther Cheryl Straughter is a lot of things. Chef, restaurant owner and board member are some of the ways you would describe her. She recently opened Soleil in the heart of Roxbury’s Nubian Square in Boston. She gives back and was a joy. Amelia talks with her as she drops gems. 1:00 – Cheryl’s favorite thing to eat as a child 2:16 – How Cheryl was introduced to the restaurant industry 3:25 – She talks about being an alum from Johnson & Wales a