The need to attract and attach and react like the fire inside… Growing up surrounded by musical theater, the trumpet was one of those instruments that always drew me in. It’s powerful, brassy sound instantly makes an entire theater of people stand up in attention to listen. So what happens when you combine an expert…… Continue reading FemFocused: Philly-based Trumpet Wom
Hello! It’s been pretty quiet here at Positive Publicity Blog dot com, as I’ve been taking a hiatus from blog life. I’ve been taking some time to think about where I want to take this online space, and how it could (potentially) be used for a greater, bigger impact. Soooo what now… New look, new…… Continue reading Watch this space 👀
From Australia to the West End of London, singer Ebony Buckle shares a message of hope in trying times. Ebony Buckle is a London-based singer/songwriter, originally from the seaside town of Townsville, Australia. Taking listeners on a whimsical pop journey with her complex harmonies and imaginative storytelling lyricism, Buckle sings about universal themes of romance…… Continue reading FemFocused: A chat with Ebony Buckle
Hello my quarantine pals. How are you hanging in there? We’re back at it again with the Philly Finds (if you read that in the ‘back at it again at Krispy Kreme’ Vine voice, you get points). My pal Emily Tharp aka broke down the best take out meals she’s had while at home, and…… Continue reading Philly Finds Vol. 17
It has been a minute since I’ve done any sort of beauty related blog post. Well quarantine has me searching my brain high and low for content ideas. So I figured I would drop the products I’ve been currently using and loving. I’ve detailed a bit of my skin care routine before on my How…… Continue reading so fresh n so clean – skincare routine
A typical Instagram DM exchange between my friend Grace and myself is sending each other recent posts by NYC Blonde. “How is she so fabulous?” is the next part of that exchange. I discovered NYC Blonde during my summer interning in PR in New York City in 2013, when her face was still veiled in…… Continue reading FemFocused: An Interview with Queen NYC Blonde
Photo by shotbyram Meet Your Friendly Neighborhood Struggle Rapper, Tawobi Originally from Mt. Airy, rapper Tawobi has been working on F​.​A​.​T​.​E (theFishthatAteTheElephant) since 2015, when he first dropped out of school in New York City and moved back to Philly with his artist collective HBC (Highest Basement Collective). He released F.A.T.E. early on Bandcamp around…… Continue reading Meet Your Friendly Neighborhood Struggle Rapper, Tawobi
Reads Sparking Joy laugh with me ppl Just popping by mid-week to offer a few reading suggestions, as a treat. The article I’m Clinging to Personal Writing More Than Ever Right Now by Harling Ross (also referenced in this post) has me nodding my head in unison. I’m finding comfort, solidarity and mucho entertainment in…… Continue reading Reads Sparking Joy
It’s hard to begin a sentence with “In West Philadelphia,” because well, you know. But that’s how this begins… In West Philadelphia, Overbook specifically on the corner of 64th and Carlton, once resided an Italian restaurant called Lebano’s. I believe this place to be to be my first memory. My brother’s probably, too. I was…… Continue reading Community on the Corner of 64th and Carlton
Reading Terminal Market It’s been about a month since I hit y’all with the last Philly Finds post. I am attempting in some way to keep up with the Philly Finds series, but admittedly this is a shorter post than usual. Celebrating putting on makeup (it’s the little victories) Typically, Philly Finds include one or…… Continue reading Philly Finds Vol. 16
