5 Black Owned Luxury Designers To Support Instead of Those Other Guys

Support Black Businesses

I'm sure that you are aware of all of the unjust travesties that are happening to black people in the United States. The unjust systematic atrocities, police brutality, senseless killings and lack of support and the destruction of businesses. However, their are some businesses that are striving, getting recognized (finally) and getting support from all over the world.

Black people has the highest spending power than any other race/culture in the world. It saddens me that the trillion dollar spending habits are not as lucrative within our own community. At least not the way we patronize other businesses.

Now there's nothing wrong with spending your dollars in other communities but let's not neglect our own. The circulation of black dollars last an entire 6 hours unlike our counterparts or other cultures that can last up to 7 days or more before spending it. Let's change that. I will have a few series of blogs in regards to supporting Black Owned businesses along with my normal postings about Women, Wellness and Weights, especially women.

Don't worry, I'll bring a variety of other business for all income range (*:*) 

Here are 5 Black Owned Luxury Designers To Support Instead of Those Other Guys (Gucci, Prada, Ralph Lauren, etc)

 

Carly Cushnie (Instagram @carlycushnie)

CUSHNIE is a luxury women’s ready-to-wear and bridal brand designed by Carly Cushnie.

Established in 2008, the label was founded on the desire to serve the modern woman. Artfully crafted with clean, sculptural lines, the CUSHNIE collection is precisely tailored to achieve the perfect fit for the female form.

The CUSHNIE Collection is worn by influential women including Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, Gal Gadot, Lupita Nyong’o, Ava Duvernay, Jessica Biel, Jennifer Lopez, Ashley Graham, and Padma Lakshmi, among many others.

https://www.cushnie.com/

Felisha of Fenoel

Instagram @fenoel

Fe Noel is a conceptual lifestyle brand that embodies the personal style of its designer, Fe Noel. Defined by simple silhouettes, plunging necklines and bold prints, each design exudes an innovative mix of sensibility and sensuality. Created for the multifaceted woman that embodies a love for travel and style. 

Fe Noel The Woman 

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Fe (pronounced “fee”) came into the fashion industry in a pure and organic nature. Her skills were self-taught through application and hands on experience. Her desire to express her vision through design, and the emotional experience she can provide for her clients is the driving force behind the brand. Her goal is to create a world full of relentless stimulation and innovation through design, travel and style.

https://fenoel.com/

Studio One Eighty-Nine Creators Abrima Erwiah and Rosario Dawson

(Instagram @studiooneeightynine)

Studio One Eighty Nine co-founded by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah, is an artisan produced fashion lifestyle brand and social enterprise that has recently won the prestigious CFDA Lexus Fashion Initiative for Sustainability. The brand is made in Africa and produces African and African-inspired content and clothing. The brand currently operates a store in NY and Accra (Ghana), an eCommerce site, a manufacturing facility in Accra, and supports various community led projects in Africa and in the USA. Studio 189 works with artisanal communities that specialize in various traditional craftsmanship techniques including natural plant based dye indigo, hand-batik, kente weaving and more. 

https://studiooneeightynine.com/

Dumebi Iyamah

Instagram @andreaiyamah

Andrea Iyamah owned by Nigerian fashion designer Dumebi Iyamah, is a clothing line strongly inspired by colour, ethnic cultures, nature and design elements that stay true to creating authentic clothing and resort wear with hints of a retro yet contemporary edge in design.

With a flare for fashion and the arts, she advanced her tailoring skills and educated herself about fashion which later fuelled the genesis of the A.I. brand at an early age of 17.

Although Andrea Iyamah is popularly recognized for its eccentric and unique take on swimwear, using vibrant colours and cuts inspired by an array of African cultures, the brand also specializes in ready-to-wear and custom made special event dresses under its sister brand Andrea Iyamah Bride. 

https://www.andreaiyamah.com/

 

Anifa Mvuemba of Hanifa

Instagram @HANIFAOFFICIAL

Hanifa is a contemporary Ready-to-Wear apparel line for Women Without Limits. Our collections in sizes 0-20 are feminine and chic. Featuring an array of colors and textures that cater to the natural curves of a woman's physique. We design for everyday extraordinary women like you who embody class while setting their own rules. 

https://hanifa.co/ 

Let's do our part and support black owned businesses on a continual basis and not just on a black out day or February during black history month. Let's make a conscious effort to circulate our dollars within our own community. 

If you want to have your Black Owned Business featured, please send inquiries to cherylharrisenterprises@gmail.com for rates.

Be Well!

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How To Overcome Your Own BS!

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I ReIntroduced Myself...To Myself!

I ReIntroduced Myself...To Myself!

Many of you may know, of the many hats that I wear, I'm also a bodybuilder~An NPC Master Figure Competitor. I've been successful in my quest and I'm proud of my wins & accomplishments. I took a break from the sport (of which I truly love) because I needed to reintroduce myself To myself again. Bodybuilding or any sport for that matter, is a very competitive sport. If you are not grounded and centered, it will take you to a space where you don't want to be, mentally and spiritually...if you don't have thick skin!

I'm glad I took this time off because I had fell into a state of depression. I was going through all kinds of emotions: anxiety attacks, body shaming myself, gained 50 lbs in less than a year after my last show; wondered what my followers/fans would think (I got over that real quick); I didn't have the support of people I thought would support...except my daughters...I got over that real quick too.

There's much more to this story. However, I won't bore you with the details. Maybe I'll put in a book 😏!

Often times people get so caught up in outside entities, they lose site of who they really are. When you take on this behavior, you're trying to please others instead of coming from a place of true authenticity. The REAL You! 

When you don't fall into the limitations of others people expectation, you'll fine tune the original you. And that's what I've been doing. I've always had faith, had a lifestyle of spiritual practice in addition to being a beast in the gym. Guess what? It's more to been fit that just working out. I had to level up my state of being. I can't serve and transform lives pouring from an empty vessel.

I became Spiritually Fit, Synchronizing my inner being with a power that's bigger than me. I AM a spiritual being, having a human experience. I tapped into my higher self and reconnected with my SOURCE Energy- God ~ The Universe ~ All Knowing. I'm meeting people that are in alignment with my energy; my chakras are aligned (well almost- I'm still working on that heart thingy), my energy is light, I AM abundant, healthy and sexy af; I'm embracing my youthfulness while representing the 50's club! Yes, I'm 50 years young & I hear 50 is the new 30! I have an awesome relationship with my 2 adult daughters (29 & 22 years young).  I'm attracting phenomenal clients who desires to experience true transformation in their overall well-being while adding years to their lives, gaining more energy, being more confident AND getting their sexy back!

Most importantly, I'm operating and giving back to the world the Real Cheryl who was put on this earth to serve and transform lives. I know I haven't even reached the peak of my life and excited about what's to come!

It took me a minute to get here. I had to get pass all that lies I was telling myself (in my head), establish a new belief system and forgive myself! It doesn't have to take you that long to get to a place of sovereignty. With the right guidance, being coachable and Doing The Work, you can level up your own path of spiritual & physical fitness journey!

Take a look at where are you are. Are you living Your Best Life or Are You Living Someone Else's Life?

Signed,

Living My Best Life!
CHE Knows

PS: I'll be hitting the stage again in 2019 but from a difference space mentally, spiritually and emotionally!

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Looks Aren’t Always What They Seem!

Looks Aren't Always What They Seem!

Although I appear to be very confident, bold and beautiful, I was a hot mess in this photo. I was depressed, unhappy with myself, I had very bad eating habits, wasn't exercising consistently as I usually did; I had anxiety attacks often, shortness of breath- often, headaches - often, having pity parties often and I repelled men. All I knew how to do during this time was complain and be in a constant state of "woe is me" syndrome.

I would put on a good face in public but was dying inside! Although I appeared to be very confident, bold and beautiful, I was a hot mess in this photo.

I remember this event like it was yesterday. You see, the elevator wasn't working and all the guests had to take the stairs. I was embarrassed because I hadn’t even made it to the 2nd floor and was completely out of breath.

It STILL took me a while to get it together and come to terms with SAYING & SEEKING for better, because my ACTIONS weren’t in ALIGNMENT with my desires (Wellness/Fitness).

It wasn’t until I made a DECISION to Love Me, Take Care of Me - Mind, Body & Soul so that I wouldn't continue the generational habits and dis-eases of my family. You can say a million affirmations, but if YOU don’t Believe in YOU, you’re speaking stale & dead air. If You don't take ACTION, you will stay the way you are or deteriorate. 

It took me years to say Yes to Me. You don't have to go through that. It's too much help out here to jump-start a healthier lifestyle catered and customized to you. I'm not talking about these fake, fly by night fitness trends. I'm talking about helping you get to the CORE of why you're not reaching your Wellness and Fitness Goals so you can remain successful in your journey. 

What kind of Results have you gotten by feeling sorry for yourself or letting outside forces/circumstances or embracing your excuses? You may not EVER be ready, but if you don’t start today, When? Don't let the doctors gives you the report you don't want to hear and now you're FORCED to take care of yourself?

Taking on that type of mindset and behavior is doing not only yourself a disservice, but those that are around you and are depending on you! Oh, and let's not forget the Creator (God) who granted you LIFE! It's your responsibility to take care of yourself and not allow outside forces to dominate your well-being.

Love On You! Get The Help You Need! Get To The CORE of what's really holding you back, So You Can Get F.I.T.,  strengthen & sculpt your body, impress your doctor, nurture your spirit, LIVE longer and have optimal health and well -being.

You MUST do the Mindset INNER Work before you can get the physical/exterior goals!

Work From a The Neck Up, Then The Results Will Show Up From a The Neck Down!

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"It's More To Being Fit Than Just Working Out!" CHE Knows

Be Well,

Cheryl Harris Enterprises ~ CHE Knows

Wellness| Fitness | Lifestyle Expert

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What Is My Get L.E.A.N. VIP Coaching Group About?

I work with elite executives/entrepreneurs/working women over 40+ years young (& a few brave men) become successful in overcoming their health, wellness & fitness challenges & eliminate the overload of trying to do it on their own.

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With the right knowledge and help, you could be in the best health of your life also. It will take some time and WORK, but I know EXACTLY what kind of work you need to do...from diet, to exercise and more importantly, the transformation mentally and in your habits that have to happen for you make lasting change!

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5 Major Strategies That Most Trainers 

Don't Implement That's Critical 

To Your Fitness Success!

Often times many become frustrated with not achieving their fitness goals simply because they don't have a tangible plan and the right coaching. So many will take the approach of, " I'll just start on Monday".  then you will begin to occupy yourself with other things to take the place of exercising such has checking your emails, spending hours on social media, getting the kids or grand kids off to school or you'll start cleaning...Just so you won't have to meet that dreaded appointment with your personal trainer. 

I've seen many clients of other trainers just show up and go through the motions or are not fully committed to the game...simply because most trainers aren't fully committed to the client. It's goes something like this: "Ok, I have 8 clients today, let me go ahead and get them in and out so I can get to the next clients and go on about my day!" 

Now I'm not say ALL trainers are like this but the ones I've encountered over the years treat this critical life transformation and a prison number.

Here are some strategies to Re-Think to see some tangible results in your Wellness and Fitness journey and what most trainer don't implement:

1. Innercise - Most trainers are not trained to get to the C.O.R.E. (root problem) of why you are reaching your results. They are not trained to COACH you, they are trained to train you. Therefore, you are showing up, paying your money and showing little to no progress. It's More To Being Fit Than Just Working Out. You have to Dive Deep, get to the root cause and set you up for success.
2. Accountability - Either you'll show up for your training session or you don't. If you don't show up, you're still charged for the session and this becomes "break-time" for the trainer. Accountability creates an opportunity to grow and gives you an external perspective on what you are not able to see for yourself.
3. Change Your Intentions - If you have known me or have seen any of my workouts, everything I do has intentions. What if YOU actually looking at working out as Stepping Into Your Power you never knew you had? Or Building The Strength and Resilience of an athlete with every squat, bicep curl, lunge, etc.  
4. Challenge You - Some trainers do challenge you...Some Don't. Try something new or challenge your trainer to try something new with you. Remember, most trainers don't have a full program for you to experience dramatic transformation. So you will either seek other help or challenge THEM to step it up!
5. Actual Coaching - When you have a training session, that's exactly what you're getting- Training. There's no actual Coaching taking place to ensure continued success. Coaching creates a safe place to work through everything. Sometimes people are vulnerable and it helps to bring awareness to something that you may not have thought helps.

Coaching has made many and myself a more resilient person. You must invest in the knowledge, skill set and results you want. There is no way around it. Winging it frustrates you. Paying for something that you're not getting the results with, will frustrate you. Not being clear on your goals will frustrate you. 

Coaching can make you a better person, parent, friend and have better relationships and allows you an opportunity to tap into your own Living Laboratory.

I'd love to hear your feedback. Post your comments below.

And if you're interested in nurturing your spirit, dropping that weight, strengthen/sculpting your body, impressing your doctor and extending your life. Be a part of my LIVE Group Coaching program to achieve the results you desire.

But 1st, Let's Chat. Complete this Questionnaire to see if we are a good fit. Then let's take it from there!

Be Well,

Cheryl Harris Enterprises - CHE Knows

Wellness | Fitness | Lifestyle Expert

Your Get L.E.A.N. LIVE Long Coach

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