wassup good peoples!
that's right, it's Friday! and as you probably know this blog is dedicated to the woman MC. profiling women that making contributions to Hip Hop and progressing the art form.
this week's "She's So Fresh" Fridayz features a sista out of NC that's sharing her voice with the world. as a MC, fashion designer, wife and mother of three, this woman definitely has a lot of knowledge, and gives her perspective through her music.
Named after Tamara Dobson, the sista that immortalized the character of badass blaxploitation heroine "Cleopatra Jones", Tamara Lytch felt it was only natural to invoke the strengths of that character and Cleo Jones was born.
Mentored by Chuck D (yeah..that Chuck), Cleo Jones was apart of the Slamjamz label for 4 years, lending her talents to the single "All Bets Off" featuring MC Lyte.
always believing in the empowering images of strong women, Cleo Jones has rocked many mics and stages and now she's teamed with producer Demac to share her vision with world. I asked her about her current projects and where she finds her inspiration..
me: peace lady, so what's the name of the new project?
Cleo Jones: The title of this up coming project is called "A Woman's Cry" and it's the next project, which we are currently working on now. Also I have a women's boutique in Charlotte, NC and I'm currently finishing up my clothing line called Venus Phli.
me: where do you find inspiration?
Cleo Jones: My inspiration comes from many situations I see in day to day living. There is no formula I follow to create, I just express from an emotional and passionate state of mind. Whether it deals with relationships to politics I enjoy the freedom of expressing myself through music.
me: what's the vision for Cleo Jones?
Cleo Jones: Just as actress Tamara Dobson (Cleopatra Jones) fought against corrupt actions in her community, Cleo Jones brings light to the elements which has corrupted our society and empowers people to uplift one another.
me: and for the sista MC?
Cleo Jones: I hope that more sisters come together in the efforts to help promote and push each other's endeavors. Also, to show that there is another image of females in hip hop other than what has become the stereo type female in the industry.
well said. this is woman you should definitely keep checkin for!
www.myspace.com/widowsstingwww.youtube.com/cleojones76
til next week folks, so much agwan! I rocked a show with The Beatards and they're dope! they'll be in LA next week with their show Mixtape Riot, so check them out! Miz Metro's album "Unlimited" debuted on imeem.com and the release party is coming up @S.O.B.'s, NYC! getting ready for my show next week: "Independent Women, Chanty's Final Fundraiser!" with F.C. Globetrotter and a host of amazing women.
so stay tuned stay up stay strong stay positive!
peaceandblessings
rox
peace good peoples!
so it's that time again, "She's So Fresh" Fridayz!!! now all of you who check here on the regular know that I usually profile a female MC, however this week we are gonna take a journey into sound. there are four generally agreed upon tenets of Hip Hop: MCing (of course), breaking, graf and last but certainly not least, DJing. for an MC the DJ is one of the catalysts, and DJ's themselves have their own art form. and this week, I feature a DJ that is taking this art form and giving it to the next generation, and in the process giving back through her activism and dedication.
DJ Chela.
this sista has blessed four continents with her skill and passion. and for those of you that have been to a joint when Chela is DJing, you know, this woman will have you hollering "that's my joint!". quick.
playing and mixing everything from Hip Hop and Latin Rhythms to Classic Soul and Rock, she is establishing a reputation for being true to the art and redefining for women and girls exactly what a sista can do on those 1's and 2's.
she does it all: clubs, mixtapes, radio and live shows, finessing blends and scratches with a focus on emerging talent. at the 2009 Winter Music Conference DJ Chela placed 2nd in the DJ Mix Battle, though some felt she could have been 1st, and for two years in a row she was nominated "Best Female Mixtape DJ" at the Justo's Mixtape Awards. she has since been inducted into Justo Faison's "Justo's Mixtape Allstars" and the elite all female Hip Hop movement Murda Mamis, not to mention her membership in a true Hip Hop Foundation, The Almighty Zulu Nation.
when she hosted the radio show "New Girl Order Radio" at Duke University she was honored with being named as one of the "Top 10 Most Influential College DJ's" by Urban Network magazine. I mean a sista has been putting in the work to be able to share her talents with the world because beyond all of that her mixtape discography includes: "Chela for President", "Embedded Reporter: Live from the Front Line", "High Treason" and "Torch Pass". and I can attest to the fact that a DJ Chela mixtape is gonna have you in the crib or in the whip like, no she didn't. but she did. and she keeps doing it!
she has been featured in The Source, Allhiphop.com and on MTV's Mixtape Mondays, in addition to working with some of the greats: KRSONE, Pharoah Monch, Mystic and Immortal Technique, she has held it down and opened for the likes of Common, Rah Digga and dead prez. I'm sayin. just last week she was behind the turntables at Webster Hall backing up the always prolific Wise Intelligent. I was there, I seent her.
and on top of all that there..she is also a singer/songwriter, Reiki Master and all around nice person. so consider this the head's up because I get the feeling this woman will be around and keeping us grooving for awhile to come! she took some time out her busy schedule to answer a couple of questions for me because although, as you all know by now, I always ask my features questions if I can, but I have always had an interest in, and respect for, female DJ's. we, as women in Hip Hop, are always outnumbered by the boys..lol, but it seems to me that in the art of DJing in particular there seem to be very few women that hold it down and are truly respected for the proficiency they all work so hard to achieve. so it was a special treat for me to have Chela give us her insight into this medium in which she herself is evolving and growing everyday:
me: let's talk turntablism...are women turntablist as few and far between as they seem to be? or rather, do you feel this is a skill/art form that is disappearing for women?
DJ Chela: There have been a few notable female turntablists over the years. I’ve noticed women have their runs with it and then it seems like they get burnt out. I don’t feel like there’s ever been a time where female turntablists have been at the forefront, but there are many ladies that are pretty hot now stepping up their game. I feel like DJing is more available to people now than ever before, so here’s to the next generation as well. DJ Shortee, Kuttin Kandi, DJ Annalyze, DJ Kayper, Cocoa Chanelle, DJ Sparkle(s) are a few women that I can say really get down. There are many others as well, but those are the ones that I’m most familiar with and most inspire me.I’m certainly not one of the top female turntablists out there. Nor do I want to be known for just that, because at a certain point it gets to be kind of insular and nerdy. I do love it absolutely, and I give it my all. I’m not just going for precision and technique, but also creativity, feeling and expression. I ultimately hope that I inspire my crowd with my passion for what I do and that I can influence others to take it further.
me: how often do you practice you art?
DJ Chela: I’m working in music *almost* every day. Whether I’m practicing on the turntables or another instrument, it takes consistent effort, and my relationship constantly grows with what I do as I practice. I take days off too of course, I create best when I live fully!
me: how long will it usually take you to put together a battle routine as opposed to mixtape?
DJ Chela: A battle routine takes time to put the pieces together, and then you need to practice it to feel comfortable with it until it become second nature. I need two-three weeks minimum for that. A mixtape takes longer usually because I like to add so many elements to it, give it room to breathe, etc. I would say at least a month for a mixtape ideally.
me: what sage advice would you give young women who want to do what you do?
DJ Chela: As my sensei DJ Soundmachine would tell me, observe the 6 P’s: Prior Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Know your records and be creative with transitions. Express yourself truly, and have fun!! The art of Djing is SO infinite; don’t limit yourself. Respect the craft and the pioneers that came before you. I always tell people to get DJ Shortee’s DJ 101 and 202, because she is so thorough in those videos, its an excellent place to start. Beyond the art aspect of Djing, it’s important to focus on the business side. You become an entity greater than yourself, where you are the product. Handle it like any business: strategize so that you will be fulfilled in relation to your whole life purpose, and your career will be sustainable in the long term. Handle yourself professionally and be careful of all the twisted dynamics in the industry, because it can be some rough on-the-job training when you’re in the spotlight. Most importantly, be YOU, be creative, be an artist. KRS ONE said it best: “love yourself and your expression, you can’t go wrong.”
so there you have it good peoples. Hip Hop is made up of many things and I don't ever want my readers to get the impression that I don't appreciate and have the ultimate respect for all those that "build their skill" (-KRSONE) in ALL the facets of this wonderful amazing trip that we call Hip Hop. and no, when I listed them earlier, I did NOT forget about all my producers out there also that give us the beats in this beats, rhymes and life world we Hip Hop heads live in. I'ma get to y'all, no worries..lol, but for right now this week is all about my lady DJ's and the gifted and blessed DJ Chela! big ups to you mama for handling the grooves and your business, and making sure we keep rockin!
til latrs peoples! y'all stay up stay strong stay positve and stay tuned for "She's So Fresh"! big tings agwan with these sistas in this movement and I will keep you posted!
peaceandblessings
rox
peace people! so I had to write a quick blog about the event I went to last night! it was so dope and inspiring! it was The Womanhood Passage Fundraiser organized by The Hip Hop Association who's mission is to "foster social change through the use of media, popular culture, social entrepreneurship, leadership development and diplomacy ...dedicated to facilitating social justice, education reform, cross-cultural unity and civic engagement, while preserving Hip-Hop culture for scholarship and future generations."
it was an experience to be amongst all of the incredible sistas that were there last night, Thembisa Mshaka, Beverly Bond, Kuttin Kandi, Rosa Clemente just to name a few! they were honored by The Hip Hop Association (H2A) for all of their contributions to this beloved art form, and we, as guests, were honored to be able to show them how much we appreciate what it is they have done and what they continue to do.
this week's "She's So Fresh" Fridayz feature, DJ Chela, and founder of www.femmixx.com, Tachelle Shamash Wilkes, had the pleasure of introducing Kuttin Kandi, DJ Jazzy Joyce showed so much love to DJ Beverly Bond, while Pebblee Poo paid homage to Dr. Roxanne Shante. like I said, all these women in one place..I'm shocked that the roof didn't blow off from all the power in that room!
the purpose of the event was to raise funds for The Ladies First Fund, the first grant specifically for women in Hip Hop and the completion of the women's Hip Hop Resource book, Fresh, Bold and So Def.
I can't say enough about how dope it was! Mahogany Brown's poem made a sista really wanan just go sit somewhere and write a rhyme. by the end of the night, everyone felt a little more uplifted, a little more hopeful about the role of women in Hip Hop and a little closer to each other.
big up's to the H2A, all the ladies involved in it and all the women who came last night, donating their money and time, and all those doing their part to hold it down for this art. If you would like to do your part, please go to www.hiphopassociation.org and make a donation or just gather more info about this organization and help spread the word!
so, til latrs good peoples!!
peaceandblessings,
rox
Miss Contro ‘Versy holds claim to Woodstock, and not the town in upstate NY that hosted millions of people and amazing artists waaay back when love was love. but the origin. a community in Cape Town, South Africa. when she began writing rhymes at 15 years old, and hit her first stage at 18, she knew this would be a passion that defined her life.
a decade and a half later. she has paid her dues in the South Africa hip hop community, performing in South Africa, Germany, the UK and the US. she has built a fan base and rep as being honest, real, upstanding and business minded. and so fast forward to 2009 and it's now her time to officially shine! Contro’ Versy is finally releasing her first full length project in 2009. she has tapped producers in New York ,Germany and South Africa as well as hip hop artists and vocalists, from all over the world.
influenced by everyone from South African divas Sibongile Khumalo, Miriam Makeba, and Lebo Mathosa through to hip hop greats A Tribe called Quest, Run DMC, and female pioneers MC Lyte and Salt-n-Pepa, Contro ‘Versy’s music draws on a wealth of influences to develop her unique style. Fun and playful, but still conscious, the new tracks are already receiving critical acclaim. Her varied topics, changing moods, and innovative sampling bring a new depth to hip hop and a conscious style and confidence rarely seen on stage!!
now this is sista is a multitalented diva. she has worked not only crafting these rhymes, but also in media, production, and performance, through which she has fostered a commitment to education, community upliftment, and mentorship to youth.
as a young, so called “colored” girl growing up in apartheid South Africa, she consistently pursued her dreams in spite of a lack of support and guidance that some other artist are fortunate enough to receive. she has had to maintain and seek her own inspirations and role-models. her successes have always remained grounded in her determination to give back to her community, encourage and support the youth, and inspire them to attain the dreams regardless of their situations.
She conceptualized and coordinated the Unified Urban Schools festival to raise funds for disadvantaged schools. she has used her art as weapon against negativity by participating in events that benefit others. whether performing to raise money for studio time for aspiring artist or writing songs about HIV/AIDS, she understands that she was blessed with the voice, talent and skill to be a catalyst for change and takes that role seriously.
traveling to Germany in 2007 as part of the Each One Teach One project, touring performing, and facilitating workshops at schools in Germany, the United States in May of 2008 as part of an artist exchange program which used Hip Hop music as an educational tool for students, she is building partnerships and spreading her good word all over the world. in late 2007 she created a concept party, recruited top DJs, support staff and club owners who volunteered their experience and time to launch a series of parties called Fresh Ta Death, that asked guests not to pay a cover but instead to donate. through this medium the parties were able to collect canned food, toiletries, toys, and clothing that were then donated to a shelter for street children, two women and childrens' homes, an organization that supports abused women, a hospice, and a homeless shelter.
so u know I had some questions for this Jill of many trades that has produced, managed, directed, and performed in theatrical productions, written for and edited an online Hip Hop magazine, co-hosted the television show Hip Hop on South African satellite channel MK, facilitated workshops and holds that mic with so much confidence.
me: whats the biggest obstacle you have faced being a female mc?
Contro'Versy: not being taken seriously, I went as far as to rock baggy jeans and look all boyish so they can take me seriously but as soon as I grew up and embraced love for self I said man I can rhyme and still wear stilettos because I am a WOMAN
me: being from a whole other culture but still a member of the Hip Hop culture, what has been the biggest adjustment from your country to the good ole U.S.?
Contro'Versy: my biggest adjustment is having to understand the women over here (especially in New York) very aggressive and defensive and people are caught up in alot of materialism (if you not wearing a certain label and drinking certain brands or hanging with the IT crowd you are excluded (this is a global issue but i feel it very intensely over here), and compared to over here back home we eat very healthy so it still freaks me out to see the portions you guys eat at eateries.
me: what is your hope for Hip Hop in South Africa?
Contro'Versy: the music industry in South Africa does not cater to Hip Hop. we have a Hip Hop category at the SAMA music awards but the so called Hip Hop category features everything that is not Hip Hop. For the Hip Hop community to not shun people who don't fit into what they perceive as real (if you don't roll with a certain clique or spit a certain way they they keep you out, its the fear of the unknown. ITS CALLED ORIGINALITY they need to get with the program!).
me: what is your personal goal as a female mc?
Contro'Versy: to never be called a female emcee. to grow to a point where I will be judged by skill and not gender, to able to walk into a room with all the women in Hip Hop and not feel all the competition. we are a minority we can't afford the hateration. also, to educate and create social awareness through rhyme and to just do what I do best, be me and grow and prove to the youth around the world that YOU are the only person that stands in the way of YOUR dreams, the biggest personal goal I'm living it already: creating HERstory.
can I puh-leeze get a "all my sistas stand up!" to that. man, listen.
y'all be sure to keep checkin for this woman. she's on her grind, spreading love and light and we need more of these types of folks in the world and especially in Hip Hop. 'nuff said.
so stay tuned to ya gurl, and if you wanna come meet a sista in person, I'll be at:
Webster Hall Studio hosting this Sunday, 6/21 for The Live Series featuring Angelz Inc, Megabone, Scienz of Life, Wise Intelligent and DJ Chela on the turntables!
Sutra on 7/1 for Sex Wax with one of my fave groups, The Beatardz!
and
Felecia Cruz got me rockin with some amazing women on 7/10! details to soon come! also, check her blog on thebloomeffect.com/blog
in 2008, there was this sista that I met in DC (big ups to Can A Sista Rock A Mic Festival!). she was power. her vibe was so flava and peace. and her name stayed with me. EAGLE NEBULA. not just because I think out of all the images we have of space and the universe, the eagle nebula is my favorite and one of the most iconic. but because that name let me know this woman and her sound were traveling through space and time. transcending confines. redefining perceptions of Hip Hop and rhymes. and wow that rhymes, see? the influence a sista has on people..lol.
she takes poetics to new highs where it meshes with that boom bap and Hip Hop becomes nebulized and before you realize, you are inhaling creativity.
Eagle Nebula is carving a niche thats allowing her to blaze her own trail in this most beloved of art forms and she is attracting attention! she's been described on okayplayer.com as “down to earth and otherworldly”, and she has been spending her time since the release of her debut album "Cosmic Headphones" on the Epistrophik Peach Sound/ Groove Attack label gracing stages with the likes of Pete Rock, J-Live and Akrobatik.
you can check her out at the renowned Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival on June 20th on the main stage!
and you know I had questions for the sista::
me: what made you decide to start rhyming?
Eagle Nebula: I didn't really decide to start rhyming, I was just always rapping, always freestyling in my head, making up songs for fun with my friends and family. I guess it's about being an 80's kid, Hip Hop and Sesame Street in the brain all day when your coming up has it's impact. It's just fun for me, then my friends were like, you should record, and I said no for many years, then I was like, let's give it a try...
me: how do you choose your topics?
Eagle Nebula: I wish I had the luxury of choosing topics. There are many things that I want to write about, but those songs rarely come. It seems as though the topics choose me and I say, okay, i'll be your vessel.
me: what do you want to accomplish through music?
Eagle Nebula: Well, the music is about joy and communing with spirit so if that's felt, then the work is done. Of course I want to travel and take over the entire world as well! haha! You know, make the world GO COSMIC! We're in a new age, and I feel it, everyone should feel it. It feels great!
me: where can people find and support your music/shows?
Eagle Nebula: You can check me out at:
and my facebook ...oh and then there is www.eaglenebulamusic.com it's a work in progress, but feel free to snoop around and see my struggle with web design, let me know if you can do it for me, on some pro bono, good karma ish!
and good karma is what this woman sends out to the universe! so, please come get some feel goodness at one of her shows and support a sista!!
til next week, good peoples! it's ya gurl, Bless Roxwell doin my part for the art that raised me!
we all get down sometimes. and I don't mean to the music..lol, I mean that sometimes it's hard to stay motivated. life intervenes, things sometimes don't go the way you'd like them to.
this is where perseverance and determination come in. if you love something, and you truly believe, deep in your spirit, that it is what you are meant to do, then continue. keep going. keep believing.
I know, it sounds like a bunch of new age nonsense. "just keep believing and all your dreams will come true". that is not what I'm talking about. I'm talking about loving something so much that your soul craves it and you can't NOT do it.
dreams do not always come true. ask anyone who has ever bought a lottery ticket..lol. but when you are doing something from a place of love, something that calls to you in the middle of night, something that makes you float when you know it has touched someone..that is what you have to use to keep going. to keep building. to keep expanding your consciousness.
life will place obstacles. it will make you question yourself, as it questions you with tests and trials...
I have been tested. and I say that I remain, I shall proceed, and continue.
Ana “Rokafella” Garcia was born in Spanish Harlem, NY. This sista has been dancing for over 21 years, adding her dope and unique flavor and style to the art of Hip Hop. she does it all from from uprock, house, african to popping , salsa, and of course, breaking. and on top of that, she has taken it upon herself, via the non-profit owned by herself and her husband, Kwikstep, to educate the next generation of dancers and keep rockin..
when she was 16 years old, Rokafella started hitting the clubs of NYC where she began honing her craft by doing backup dancing for freestyle singers. The love and passion that she had for the dance led her inevitably to the streets, where it seems so often things infused with soul begin. on that concrete is where she began her true growth, getting busy with crews like The Transformers, The Breeze Team and The New York City Float Committee.
Linking with Kwikstep in 1994, he (like all those brothers in Hip Hop that support us women) encouraged her to audition for GhettOriginal, a dance company formed by members Magnificent Crew, Rhythm Techniques and The Rock Steady Crew. She was embraced and was further exposed to the "original" styles that formed the art.
Through her work with these folks and others she was able to experience the international love and appreciation of Hip Hop and that's when she made her decision to contribute to its legacy by offering her knowledge. She began teaching classes and giving workshops at Howard University and NYU as well as high schools and community centers. Thats when she started Full Circle Productions with the man who would become her husband, Kwikstep (uber sick at all this himself, I can co-sign). Full Circle Productions is a non-profit that serves the community with educational and multimedia urban-themed performances. Their first theater directorial project was "Soular Power'd" which debuted on Broadway at the New Victory Theater to rave reviews.
In recent years with the resurgence of the art of breaking, popping and locking, Rokafella has appeared in videos for artists like Fabulous and has been recruited by Red Bull and the International Battle of the Year in Germany to judge competitions for up and coming breakers.
now, here comes my favorite part: similar to my motivations for writing this blog every friday, Rokafella decided the time had come to create a lasting image of women in the art of breaking and so she has made her film directorial debut with the documentary "All the Ladies Say", based on the struggles and successes of 6 female street dancers from around the country that have carved their niche in this physically challenging, male dominated world of breaking.
by now all my readers know that I like to get the perspective direct of the sistas I profile so even though Rokafella is getting ready to go hard on promoting this amazing and overdue documentary she still did me the solid of answering the questions that I and prolly you also, would like to know:
me: how long have you been dancing?
Rokafella: for over 21 years.. but breaking 15 years.. popping 19 .. when i first started i was going trendy social dances like the wop and uprocking.. then learned house at clubs and african dance.. and salsa was always there in my family.. but i seriously got into breaking when i was 23 after dancing on the street--hitting as it was called.. and it took over my soul!
me: what has changed from when you first started to now, in the art of breaking as well the female in the art of breaking?
Rokafella: now i can see more females participating and there are more opportunities to work and travel than before.. also the commercial world has opened up a little..but not as much as it is open to males breaking.. our time has yet to come.. but we are closer.
me: how often do you practice?
Rokafella: on a good week i practice 3 times a week 2 hours each time.. maybe more.. but my schedule varies depening on work load.. and my energy.
me: what do you think will be the future of breaking?
Rokafella: for me i have leveraged my breaking to usher me into theater realms, music performance, stand up /storytelling, and educational forums such as university settings.. so i believe after the launch of this film that i have directed entitled ALL THE LADIES SAY many more doors will open up and i intend to help many others to evolve their craft in which ever way they feel..
i just feel the sky is the limit if you can build your courage up enough to present your skills on the mic, the wall, the dance floor, a runway with your designs..etc.. hip-hop was meant for us to use as an instrument, a shield, a magic carpet.. but you gotsta train ..and be uniquely excellent at what you do.. undeniably impressive!! and keep evolving.. cuz the next PERSON is rockin after you .. male or female and they bringing it!
Most recently she has started to branch out, singing and rhyming with her band RPM, acting in the independent film "On the Outs", writing poetry, as well as the intro to the photo book by Martha Cooper "We b*Girlz". always putting forth a positive image of women in Hip Hop, she is a sista that's proud of both her Latino and hip Hop cultures and works hard to preserve and promote both! and that's why Rokafella is SO FRESH, ya heard!
Named after Tamara Dobson, the sista that immortalized the character of badass blaxploitation heroine "Cleopatra Jones", Tamara Lytch felt it was only natural to invoke the strengths of that character and Cleo Jones was born.
Mentored by Chuck D (yeah..that Chuck), Cleo Jones was apart of the Slamjamz label for 4 years, lending her talents to the single "All Bets Off" featuring MC Lyte.
always believing in the empowering images of strong women, Cleo Jones has rocked many mics and stages and now she's teamed with producer Demac to share her vision with world. I asked her about her current projects and where she finds her inspiration..
me: peace lady, so what's the name of the new project?
Cleo Jones: The title of this up coming project is called "A Woman's Cry" and it's the next project, which we are currently working on now. Also I have a women's boutique in Charlotte, NC and I'm currently finishing up my clothing line called Venus Phli.
me: where do you find inspiration?
Cleo Jones: My inspiration comes from many situations I see in day to day living. There is no formula I follow to create, I just express from an emotional and passionate state of mind. Whether it deals with relationships to politics I enjoy the freedom of expressing myself through music.
me: what's the vision for Cleo Jones?
Cleo Jones: Just as actress Tamara Dobson (Cleopatra Jones) fought against corrupt actions in her community, Cleo Jones brings light to the elements which has corrupted our society and empowers people to uplift one another.
me: and for the sista MC?
Cleo Jones: I hope that more sisters come together in the efforts to help promote and push each other's endeavors. Also, to show that there is another image of females in hip hop other than what has become the stereo type female in the industry.
well said. this is woman you should definitely keep checkin for!
www.myspace.com/widowssting
www.youtube.com/cleojones76
til next week folks, so much agwan! I rocked a show with The Beatards and they're dope! they'll be in LA next week with their show Mixtape Riot, so check them out! Miz Metro's album "Unlimited" debuted on imeem.com and the release party is coming up @S.O.B.'s, NYC! getting ready for my show next week: "Independent Women, Chanty's Final Fundraiser!" with F.C. Globetrotter and a host of amazing women.
so stay tuned stay up stay strong stay positive!
peaceandblessings
rox
