Recap of a Worthy Biopic

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tlc-20-album-artwork-400x400CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story broke records when it first premiered on October 21. Over 4.5 million people watched the movie, making it the highest rated cable movie of 2013 and launching it to the top as VH1’s most watched original movie of all time.

Whether you were a young girl in the 90s and sang along to every verse as if you were Chilli on stage at the Grammys or whether you don’t even have the slightest idea of who they are, we highly recommend this inspiring movie. TLC has an amazing and touching story that is worth learning about and is definitely worth sharing.

The trio, who have several Grammy awards (among other titles and awards), had a unique chemistry that caught the attention of millions. With Chilli’s classic R & B voice, T-Boz’s low and sultry tone, and Left Eye’s raps, it’s no wonder that they became the second bestselling female group of all time (behind the Spice Girls).

All of their trials and struggles were identified in this biopic, including the truth behind their bankruptcy, which undoubtedly and controversially threw their record label owner, Pebbles, under the bus. Also featured in the film is T-Boz’s struggle with Sickle Cell, Chilli’s relationship issues with producer Dallas Austin and her subsequent abortion, and the many escapades of Lisa Lopes.

Of course the movie goes as far as Lisa’s tragic death, but it does end with a gleam of hope, as T-Boz and Chilli record their newest single, Meant to Be, honoring the group as a whole and remembering Lisa as the fun, quirky, and creative member of TLC.

If you haven’t had a chance to watch the film, keep a lookout for it on VH1 or check their website for listings, and definitely go download TLC’s new single. We are loving it!

In loving memory of Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

The Seemingly Evasive Entrepreneurial Dream

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Being an entrepreneur is hard work, and aspiring entrepreneurs know this like Jay-Z knows how to rap. If it is your dream to own your own business, the important thing to remember is to never give up.

However cliche it may sound, it is the truth. You may or may not have a full time job (in your dream entrepreneurial industry or not) and you may or may not have a house, a husband, and a child to attend to, but chances are you are one busy woman.

Either way, your dream make-your-own-schedule-don’t-answer-to-anyone-career is staring at you in the face like a mime waiting for a tip.

Time is not on your side, of course, for he disappears like a magician before anyone can mutter the word success. With wishful thinking and good intentions, we think he’ll return, but he is gone forever in the blink of an eye.

The best way to make your entrepreneurial dream come true is to devote as much time as you can, but not so much time that it makes you crazy. It’s just as important to enjoy life as it is to follow your dreams.

Key elements to realizing your success are passion, persistence, and patience; with passion being the most essential aspect.

Without passion,  you are not driven, and without persistence, you might give up.

Success does not come quickly, and if you are stressed, if you are worried, or if you are hopeless, remind yourself about how much you love your passion.

Enjoy the climb to the top and never give up.


Tell us about your road to success!