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About Me

I'm a sports fan. I love the Pittsburgh Steelers & The Seattle Sonics. :)
I'm an internet radio on-air "personality" (soon to be taking my vibe INTERNATIONAL...stay tuned for details!), a published freelance writer (print & web), filmmaker & was a bellydancer for 4 years (in 2005 I took a hiatus from performing to regain focus on my TV/Film & writing career). I produced 2 local TV shows about Bellydance, "Rak On! Bellydance" & "Rak On! EXTRA". I love all aspects of production: camera op, directing, editing.....I was born to do this stuff!
I love music, movies, dance and just plain ole having fun!
I'm also a LEO. I live like a LEO, I have that LEO drive and I LOVE like a LEO!!
I've written for the web & print (Black Talent News, Seaspot Magazine & website, BlackFlix Magazine & website, BellaOnline.com). I've had the great pleasure of interviewing some real cool people like Me'Shell Ndegeocello (a badd-ass on Bass!), Avant , Rudy Ray Moore aka "Dolemite", Music video & film director Darren Grant ("Diary of a Mad Black Woman")...just to name a few. My first "real" interviews were Seattle's own Sir Mix Alot & Kid Sensation! Writing, TV & film production all have been my PASSION ever since I was a little girl....I don't think I would want to exist if I couldn't do any of them! So I'm always taking aim at new challenges & higher goals.
My favorite quote is:
"A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do." by Walter Gagehot

My Interests

Roller skating (I was the rollerfunk.com " Skater of the Week Aug. 27th -Sept. 5th 2007 !!), movies/filmmaking, writing (music video treatments & screenplays), photography, music, basketball & football, COOKING!, dancing....anything that is about having fun & LAUGHING!!
I am on the Board of the Women In Film/Seattle organization, holding the position of Communcations Chair. I am also on the organizing committee for the Langston Hughes African-American Film Festival here in Seattle.

I'd like to meet:

I would have loved to have met Bruce & Brandon Lee. The closest I got was when Bruce's widow/Brandon's mother Linda wrote me a letter about a year or so after Brandon died. I had been writing her for sometime (before email was the way to go!)....I was planning on writing a book about Brandon and her letter was her giving me her blessing. I still have that letter.....
I like to talk to & meet anybody who is positive in their thinking, their goals & aspirations. Positivity breeds positivity. Negative folks....keep it movin'!
It is important for me as a creative being to be around supportive & equally creative people...not a bunch of "Yes!" men & women but people who are supportive of my goals but honest with me! That is something all of us should have around us for personal and professional growth. So, if you are being about something, holla at me!
**PLEASE NOTE** :Any comments with large/oversized images/photos, etc. are subject to be deleted as it throws off my page layout. Thanks for understanding....

Music:

I like something from ALL genres of music...Seriously!

Movies:

I love Action movies, COMEDIES, Thrillers, Drama's, Romantic Comedies...even Horror flicks! Enjoy Docs as well. I'm an aspiring fillmaker...gotta love all types of films right??

Television:

Heroes, Law & Order, Martin, most everything on the Food Network, The Shield, Sleeper Cell, Nip/Tuck, I Love New York, Flavor Of Love (1 & 2), GOOD TIMES, various Soap Operas, ANTM, old school cartoons.....

Books:

The Bible!, "Kindred" by Octavia Butler , "The Twentieth Wife" and "The Feast of Roses" by Indu Sundaresan (these are AMAZING romance novels set in 17th-century India), "Snake Hips: Belly Dancing and How I Found True Love" by Anne Thomas Soffee is a MUST READ!

Heroes:

First & foremost, my KIDS (who unknowingly are the forces behind my DRIVE in life) and my family. I also admire people who overcome adverse situations and still manage to be positive and not harbor ill-will. People who strive to be their very best!

My Blog

KARMA

I believe in Karma....and what comes around, goes around. I believe that people should treat others as they want to be treated. I'm an honest person that expects nothing less than that. Came across t...
Posted by stephanie on Sat, 17 Nov 2007 08:16:00 PST

Something to ponder

When you give thanks for what you have... it multiplies.
Posted by stephanie on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 03:10:00 PST

Words of Wisdom for 11/1/07 - Inner Life

More words of wisdom from Rev Run to think about.... The scripture says.. Protect your heart with all diligence.. (Remember!) Never let any negativity going on outside of you get on the inside of you....
Posted by stephanie on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 07:53:00 PST

Heather Headley song ’He Is" lyrics

This song is a very powerful song that shows love & support to the REAL men out in the world doin their thing. Is there a man that you know that this song describes? If so, tell him "He Is"...."He Is"...
Posted by stephanie on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:59:00 PST

Soul mate

For some time now the concept of there actually being soul mates has crossed my mind and had me bewildered, optimistic, hopefully and contemplative. So I looked online & found this to ponder/consi...
Posted by stephanie on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:48:00 PST

Peace and harmony- Words of Wisdom for August 28th

This one comes right on time! Read it and reflect & ponder the message.... Be at peace! Your inner conflict will always push awayblessings. Learn to be at peace. Your ability to harmonize with oth...
Posted by stephanie on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:26:00 PST

Lionel Richies song TRULY

This song now has a new meaning to me. The words are beautiful.....especially the chorus. "TRULY" Girl, tell me only thisThat I have your heart for alwaysAnd you want me by your sideWhispering the wor...
Posted by stephanie on Mon, 13 Aug 2007 08:32:00 PST

Words of Wisdom - Living a worry free life for July 2nd

I'm listening to Hezekiah Walker's song "Grateful" right now & I swear I get chills & tears everytime I hear it....I am grateful! Here is another "Words of Wisdom" thought to ponder from Rev....
Posted by stephanie on Tue, 03 Jul 2007 10:02:00 PST

Words of Wisdom for 6/25/07) - Stay encouraged!!!!

Replaying past triumphs and victories in your mind is a powerful way to motivate yourself.. Keep your trophies and victories in your face.... Staying encouraged is a full time job! On the other hand, ...
Posted by stephanie on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 11:09:00 PST

Words of Wisdom regarding PRAYER & we go to church!

Yesterday was a wonderful day....me & my kids went to church! The boys looked good in their freshly ironed matching shirts & ties and the girls looked like nice young ladies. It was our first ...
Posted by stephanie on Mon, 07 May 2007 12:05:00 PST