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Highlighting Natural Beauty: A Style Session

April 12, 2021 by Donna in Style Consultation

Nonetheless, I knew that our style session would be the perfect opportunity to pair the shoes she feels most confident wearing with a look/looks that she would be exploring for the first time. So, I asked her to bring those shoes along with any other accessories that she likes.

As a style coach, I understand that it is empowering to highlight and include the client’s likes!


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April 12, 2021 /Donna
EXTRAordinary, Wardrobe styling, Style, Queen, Beauty, Black woman, Fierce, EIMO
Style Consultation
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Not All Bubbles are Created Equal-Some are EXTRAordinary!

February 22, 2021 by Donna

“As I perused the website it became evident that not all “bubbles” are created equal, and in that moment, I was determined to book the Champagne Chalet for an EXTRAordinary experience with my husband to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021.”

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February 22, 2021 /Donna
EXTRAordinary, Champagne Chalet, Valentine's Day, Private dining, Luxuriating, Black Love
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The Queen of Healthy Hair Definitely Gets it Right: A Product Review

December 30, 2020 by Donna

Honestly, I didn’t even know what I was seeking in a product line for my hair. It became apparent early on in my journey that my hair needed moisture more than anything else. One of the biggest mistakes I made was that I kept riding the bandwagon of purchasing products geared towards enhancing a curl pattern that literally doesn’t exist. Now that I know what my hair needs, I’m super excited that there is an all natural haircare line for me. I am looking forward to trying all the products in their hair care line.

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December 30, 2020 /Donna
Extraordinary, Hair care, black owned, all natural
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No Additives, No Preservatives...Just RAW LOVE!

December 01, 2020 by Donna

People spend seasons, lifetimes, years, etc seeking “raw love”, and I literally eat, sleep, and breathe it daily. Showing love to myself and others comes effortlessly because of this., and it shows up in the friendships and relationships that I share with incredible individuals. Much of what I’m called to do is helping people experience the type of raw love that they may be seeking externally within themselves because I believe that practicing self-love is at the height of feeling raw love!

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December 01, 2020 /Donna
Raw Love, Tulum, Mexico, Vegan, Extraordinary, travel, food
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3rd Annual BedStuy Film Festival: Showcasing Diverse Films Virtually

November 06, 2020 by Donna

“…I registered for this year’s Film Festival not truly knowing what to expect. Representation in every aspect of our culture matters and this Film Festival has committed to creating a space for minority films. It’s exciting for me to add that The virtual film festival is also being hosted on a Black-owned digital platform.”

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November 06, 2020 /Donna
Extraordinary, Film Festival, Black Film Festival, Woman owned Film Festival, The arts
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Just Married: 12 Years Ago

October 06, 2020 by Donna

So, this year, we find ourselves in the midst of a Pandemic with the same desire to have an EXTRAordinary 12 year Anniversary celebration. Every other year, we found ourselves venturing away from home to celebrate our love, but with all the restrictions on travel and indoor gatherings, staying home (or as close to home as possible) seemed best.

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October 06, 2020 /Donna
Extraordinary, Extra is my ordinary, Marriage, Anniversary, Extraordinary events, Love, black love
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A Kentucky Derby Inspired Visit to Millstone Riding Club

September 01, 2020 by Donna

Reading a book or watching a documentary are certainly ordinary ways to gain information. If you’re new here, you figure out quickly that I seek out the EXTRAordinary! This energy attracts opportunities for living and learning in just that way. This time around, a Pre-Kentucky virtual fundraiser by Shawanda Vickers of Shoo Cosmetics was the inspiration for learning Kentucky Derby history through oral history while having the pleasure of interviewing Anne Butler and having a photoshoot on the pristine and rustic grounds of The Millstone Riding Club (MRC) in Allentown, NJ.


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September 01, 2020 /Donna
Extra is my ordinary, Extraordinary, MRC, Millstone Riding Club, Stable, Kentucky Derby
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Bon Voyage: Virtual Yacht Party!

August 17, 2020 by Donna

“I’ve seen posts on social media claiming that 2020 is cancelled, but for those of us who have already adapted the mindset that “life goes on” we understand that life is different, but it is certainly NOT cancelled!”


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August 17, 2020 /Donna
EXTRAordinary, Virtual Party, 40, Friends
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Urban Oasis In The Heart of Brooklyn

July 13, 2020 by Donna

“Fortunately for me, my ground floor apartment in a Brooklyn Brownstone has a private backyard, so I have ample outdoor space. And over time I’ve been able to make it uniquely mine, carving out distinct spaces designed to fulfill my vision for an urban oasis: an outdoor dining area, a lounge area and a vegetable & herb garden, all surrounded by vibrantly green plants.”

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July 13, 2020 /Donna
Brooklyn, Extraordinary, gardening, green
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I STILL CAN'T BREATHE

June 01, 2020 by Donna

“I have lived all my life in a country where the color of your skin determines the experience you have under every circumstance. A country where people live side by side, but only one of the two have full access. A country where black and brown people are considered “the minority” and left to spend way too much effort and energy…”

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June 01, 2020 /Donna
Racism, Black, white, change
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