The French 75 Journal

Let’s not forget about the strong, hardworking and fun loving dad this Father’s Day. You still have time to find the perfect gift him and I shared some of those gift ideas with the people at FOX 32 Chicago  From the Suave Dad to the Outdoorsy type , here is a round up of gifts that are thoughtful and sure […]

I’m so lucky to be surrounded by some amazing women. Today I resurrected my #WCW Series with Sandi Robinson. Sandi Robinson is the Director of Sales at the swanky Godfrey Hotel/IO Godfrey In the past I’ve highlighted women in media but I wanted to switch gears, that’s why I chose Sandi. Her kind spirit and […]

Listen! There’s nothing worse to me than someone who can not seem to mind their own damn business. Yes, I said damn! In my opinion the two personality traits that’s close to being an art form is someone who can: 1) be quiet 2) mind their business. It takes a real intuitive person to know when […]

This weekend I had a SoSo Def interview with Jermaine Dupri while he was in Chicago. The super producer has been making his rounds to different cities for his SoSoSummer 17 Tour. Since the debut of his Lifetime reality show, The Rap Game, he’s been working hard to push the season winners.  JD has been behind […]

For Flashback Friday I decided to post my interview with LisaRaye McCoy. Last year while she was in town promoting the stage play “Single But Married“, I had a chance to interview her. I chose this interview because l love LisaRaye’s strength as well as honesty about her weaknesses.  The long-time actress was very candid about her marriage, divorce […]

One of my favorite dishes at Freshii is their Buddha Satay Bowl. The tasty lunch pick-me-up is just what I need when I do not want to waste calories on Chipotle. The problem is the price tag! My solution… create a DIY recipe. If you’re anything like me, then it’s common for you to try to create […]

There’s nothing worse than lying in bed at 5:30pm on a Sunday evening and realizing “Damn, the weekend is over and I have to go to a job I hate in the morning” If you’re anything like me, then you’re on a quest to pursue your passion. You’d rather spend all of your time towards […]

It’s summertime in Chicago! For me that generally means, less time in the kitchen and more time outside. I’m always looking for a meal that I can whip up in no time and doesn’t make me feel sluggish. While skimming through recipes on Youtube, I came across the perfect meal. This recipe incorporated every veggie I […]

Sunday Marsha Ambrosius was celebrating her first Mother’s Day while serenading a concert full of moms. The Multi-Grammy nominated musician Marsha Ambrosius knows a little something about writing and singing great songs. Whether it’s as one half of Floetry, on her chart-topping solo debut Late Nights & Early Mornings or her career as an acclaimed songwriter […]

Mother’s Day Give Back by nekia-nichelleThis Mother’s Day was all about giving back for me. Since I did a segment for new moms on CBS, I decided those products should go to moms in need. New Moms serves young moms, aged 13-24, and their children who are experiencing poverty and homelessness. Most participants at New Moms arrive with […]

Singer/Songwriter Ne-yo is involved in a whole new world. It’s the “World Of Dance“! World of Dance is a new series that gives dancers the platform to showcase their talents and the opportunity to receive a life altering grand prize of $1 million Although the grammy winner has dabbled in dancing, he admits doing it […]

One of the many things that I admire about Chelsea Handler is her ability to speak out. As a self proclaimed big mouth, the no non-sense comedian and host has been ruffling feathers for quite sometime with very little apology. On her new Netflix show, Chelsea, we get the same dose of her that we’re […]

  I have been making my rounds to local TV stations in Chicago to prepare everyone for Mother’s Day with an abundance of gifts ideas. For those that are not yet a mom but soon will be, I shared some adorable and heartwarming Mother’s Day gifts for “soon-to-be” or new moms at CBS 2 Chicago. The […]

The clock is ticking down to Mother’s Day but you still have two weeks left to find the perfect gift. Since time is still on our side, I went to FOX 32 Chicago to share a round-up of gift ideas. From the Glam Mom to the New Mom, there is something thoughtful for everyone. Simple Human/ […]