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April 1, 2019
Thrive Episode #88 – Fashion, Design and Business With Melina Cortes Nmili International designer Melina Cortes-Nmili’s road to fashion has been anything but conventional. Part entrepreneur and part designer, Melina has never taken the standard path. Frustrated with the frantic, flash-in-a-pan pursuit of the latest fads, Melina had a vision for a new take on a timeless concept – “beauty that transcends the trend.” Said in a simpler way, she believes in a luxurious, classic, yet contemporary design that always looks beautiful, and never goes out of style. Born and bred in the vibrant Dominican Republic countryside, Melina embraces the diversity of colors, textures and patterns of her childhood. From her design studio in Boston, lalla bee’s structured silhouettes, colorful palettes, and painstaking attention to detail reflect the values and struggles of her past. Rather than following the latest trends in fashion, Melina’s designs are intentionally timeless. Melina’s designs are ethically made from quality fabrics sourced directly from the finest factories across the U.S. and Europe. Like the self-made women who raised Melina, lalla bee’s dresses tell a story of strength, effortless beauty, and unwavering confidence. In this episode, we talk about: 06:30 – How did Melina become an international […]
March 9, 2019
Thrive Episode #88 – How To Be Next On The Scene with Jaclyn Zukerman Jaclyn Zukerman’s (JZ) business is to get her clients on scene where it matters. She has hundreds of thousands of social media connections and loyal followers all looking for the very latest trends, fashion, inspiring products, and cutting edge business ventures. Originally from New York, JZ relocated to Boston in 2014 and has been blazing a trail ever since. Based in Everett, MA, she is the CEO of JZ Social Enterprises LLC , Editor in Chief of NEXTonSCENE® magazine, podcast broadcaster for “ NEXTonSCENE® with JZ,” and a producer of high quality promotional events and PR campaigns. Simply put, Jacklyn is passionate about getting people talking. In this episode, we talk about: 02:30 – How did Jaclyn become the person who gets everybody else seen on the scene? 04:30-Why is Jaclyn so passion about helping people behind the scenes get noticed? 06:30-How and why did Jaclyn start her own magazine, NextOnScene? 08:30 – What are the advantages of being featured in a magazine versus only online? 09:30 – As someone who helped place actors and singers in Broadway shows, Jaclyn tells us how you identify the “it” […]