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Dedicated To Their Craft; Featuring Sarah Lagrotteria and Tricia Wheeler

Emma Parker

Mar 16, 2021

Dedicated To Their Craft; Featuring Sarah Lagrotteria and Tricia Wheeler

This month is all about showcasing women-owned businesses, and I’m happy and proud to bring more light to Flowers & Bread and The Seasoned Farm House. This pandemic has been really tough on businesses in general, and while there have been obstacles aplenty, these two businesses found ways to pivot and find themselves even more during challenging times. Sarah Lagrotteria and Tricia Wheeler exemplify female role models in the business community. It’s clear after talking with bo

Emma Parker

Mar 1, 2021

Hannah Parker, Lady Boss of Woodworking

Female business owners in male-dominated professions and industries might have to work harder to shine amongst their peers. Hannah Parker, with Parker Home Creations, does just that- I think Hannah’s work speaks for itself, but I'd love to help profile her business as she kicks off our March fundraising effort to empower female-owned businesses. These are businesses striving for excellence in often male-dominated industries where women have to work harder to excel. This month

Emma Parker

Feb 26, 2021

Community Centers Brown Girls Mentoring

And with that, we’re wrapped on shooting this month! We had eight portrait shoots today, a full slate. My team and I had high hopes, at least we thought we did, but we’ve been blown away by the outpour of support. Everyone who signed up was a blast to have in the studio. Thank you to Mars and back for contributing to the cause. On a special note, my team and I really appreciate you guys abiding by our Covid protocols and helping maintain a safe environment. We had individuals

Jamie Blunt, Founder & Director of Brown Girls Mentoring

Emma Parker

Feb 12, 2021

Jamie Blunt, Founder & Director of Brown Girls Mentoring

"That's what we need... it starts with a conversation," said, Jamie Blunt the founder of Brown Girls Mentoring. We sat in my studio and discussed ways that we can help bridge the gap between races. Don't let the picture above fool you, Jamie Blunt means BUSINESS. You have to know your "stuff" when you have over 50 Black girls and their families looking to you for guidance. Jamie grew up in the King-Lincoln District and knew that she wanted to invest in her community and speci

Vivian Edoja, a Creative Force and Business Owner

Emma Parker

Feb 11, 2021

Vivian Edoja, a Creative Force and Business Owner

"I wanted a name that tied me back to my Nigerian roots and settled on Julie Mango, which is the type of tree that sits right in front of my grandparents’ estate in my mother’s village back home," Vivian told us in the studio this past weekend. She stole our breath from the first. Vivian Edoja, a 31-year-old stylist, model, and owner of Julie Mango, was born in Columbus, Ohio to Nigerian immigrant parents. Dawned out of a desire to not only share her love for the timelessness

Emma Parker

Feb 10, 2021

Joey Holbert, Lyricist and a Creative

Joseph Holbert is Joey Aich; Aich is Holbert. The Cleveland (Woodmere) native, started performing in 2017 locally. His music is a satisfying mix of backpack and jazz rap. He brings a youthful spin to that old, soulful sound. Being a rapper and the son of the Mayor of Woodmere Village, a vision of his style starts to take shape. He takes on a litany of themes in music. From his first Single release “Rope Break,” a track about overcoming doubt and tough circumstances to find su

Emma Parker

Feb 9, 2021

Letha Pugh, Entrepreneur and Dreamer

As the Brooklyn-based educator and author, Cornelius Minor said, "It is not how do we return to normal, but how do we return to better?" We can only do this by amplifying, centering, and celebrating our Black Community 365 days a year. #CenteringBlackVoices This is how we enact meaningful change, together, as one. We have reached out to local Black creatives who we feel everyone should know. This month we will be using our platform to highlight their art, stories, beauty, an

Emma Parker

Feb 8, 2021

Lisa McLymont, A Columbus Visual Artist

Columbus artist Lisa McLymont is an inspiration to all those who know her. She was the obvious choice to kick this portrait series off. Our paths crossed a few years back, and I think of her often. We had a ball at our photoshoot. We asked her about her year in review and where she sees her art and business moving forward, and we’ll try our best to share her thoughts and amplify her stories. Lisa’s 2020 had challenges known to other artists; however, she’s always had an inter

Emma Parker

Feb 3, 2021

On Centering The Black Community

This Black History Month it’s important to remember that these celebrations of the Black Community can’t just be confined to February. I celebrate the LGBTQ+ Community year-round, not just in June (that’s for sure). If we want to enact meaningful change, we have to acknowledge, center, and celebrate the Black Community 365, but while we work towards that, maybe more ears and hopefully more wallets will open this month in 2021, and if that’s the case and we can help out more n

Emma Parker

Jan 16, 2021

How To Be Inclusive On Your Wedding Day

Imagine this: you get asked to stand beside one of your best friends on their wedding day and they ask you to wear something you don't identify with...a dress, a suit...Let's throw out the gender norms here. So much of our identity is expressed through fashion, and it's high time we talked about making sure those in the wedding party feel included on your special day. It doesn't have to be taboo anymore: We're talkin' bodies today, shouts out Tove Lo. It's 2021 and high time

Emma Parker

Dec 17, 2020

2020 Wrapped

Holidays and the end of the year are a perfect time for reflection. I adore Love Actually, and just like that twisted, intertwined plot of a movie, this year has had its share of ups and downs. Some got lucky and had some wins while it felt like others were only destined for heartbreak. But, I think that’s what makes that movie so impactful. And while I struggled a lot this year, it pales in comparison to so many. I did a lot of cool things too. And in giving thanks and ackno

Emma Parker

Dec 13, 2020

2019 Time Capsule

This is something I’m really excited about. Like many, with such an insane, unprecedented year, I had some projects fall to the wayside. But cream rises to the top and this Newspaper is now Reddi Whip. Early in January, this Newspaper stood for progress and ownership. I think it still screams those things, but as we know, 2020 looks so much different than 2019 when this was conceptualized. But as we move forward towards a new future, I think it can be helpful, if not nostalgi

This season’s best gift is coincidentally paired with the hottest sale.

Emma Parker

Dec 4, 2020

This season’s best gift is coincidentally paired with the hottest sale.

This holiday season’s all about loved ones. Distancing yourself from your family is tough in general, but it feels like those pangs are felt double during the holidays. While we’re staying distant this holiday season, it’s important to have reminders of what we’re doing all of this for: each other. So, while you may have cancelled those ritual gatherings, I’d like to try to help, in just a small way, to bring some warmth to families with the next best thing to your physical p

We get by with a little help..Behind the Scenes with The Cordial Sins

Emma Parker

Nov 16, 2020

We get by with a little help..Behind the Scenes with The Cordial Sins

The Cordial Sins put out bangers in the Indie Rock genre. Not only are they talented, but I’m also lucky enough to call them friends. I lept at the chance to help them with their music video to their new certified slap, “You Are a Weight.” It’s Ah-Mazing, and I can’t wait for you to see it. I’ve also teamed up with Midwest Photo for a podcast discussion and a behind-the-scenes to show what it’s like being a photographer in the local scene here. You can listen here and you can

Emma Parker

Oct 30, 2020

Mr. and Mrs. Staker

Jonathan and Nicole had their day, and they didn’t complain about the tests...the masks... Irongate Equestrian Center for horses and weddings is a stunning venue, even more so when filled with love and jovial spirits. Jonathan and Nicole had their day, and they didn’t complain about the tests, the masks, or the social distance between everyone they hold close. Real distance is a feeling of the heart, and on October 3rd, 2020 there wasn’t any between those attending Jonathan a

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