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#WEMISSYOUMEG: 7 Most Memorable Megan Thee Stallion Moments

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Megan Thee Stallion turns 28 years old today. And boy, does she have a lot to celebrate. With three Grammys, four BET Hip-Hop Awards and several prestigious accolades underneath her belt, the Houston hottie has shown that she is an unstoppable force.

Whether she’s dominating the music world with her infectious tunes or empowering fans to be confident and fearless, Megan Thee Stallion has become a pillar for those who dare to the take the road less traveled.

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Her fans, who she affectionately calls the “Hotties,” appreciate her authenticity and the way she has been open about the challenges and hurdles she has faced during her come up in the rap game.

Even at the height of her career, Meg continues to give back to her community while using her incredible platform to champion a myriad of social causes. From domestic violence and mental health to women’s rights, Megan’s positive impact on the entertainment and society at large is abundantly clear.

She’s, sassy, bougie and classy, and today we have to give the hit maker all of the flowers for her big day. Here are some of our favorite moments from the hot girl’s career.

Megan Thee Stallion graduates from Texas Southern University

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While dominating the hip-hop center stage last year, the famous femcee fulfilled her lifelong dream of obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Health Administration. In December 2021, Megan walked the stage during her graduation at Texas Southern University donning a big smile and a fierce beat.

On Instagram, the rapper gushed about the significant moment to fans, telling her 30 million followers: “I want y’all to remember that you can do whatever you wanna do and be whoever you wanna be, cause look at me!”

During an 2020 interview with PEOPLE, the “WAP” rapper said she was driven to obtain her agree as an ode to her late mother Holly Thomas, who died in March 2019 after a difficult battle with brain cancer.

“I want to get my degree because I really want my mom to be proud,” the hip-hop titan shared, adding that she hoped to make her late grandmother proud of her accomplishments, too.

Megan Thee Stallion takes a stand for Breonna Taylor during 2020 SNLperformance

In 2020, Megan Thee Stallion used her big performance on Saturday Night Live to slam Kentucky attorney general Daniel Cameron, after he failed to deliver justice for the tragic police shooting of Breonna Taylor.

During her energetic performance of “Savage,” the Houston hitmaker stood before a scrolling backdrop that bore the words “Protect Black Women” in bold. Halfway through the song, the music cut into the sound of loud gunfire, as Meg and her dancers stood silently in front of a screen filled with riddled bullets.

The jarring soundbite was immediately followed by a recording of activist Tamika Mallory, calling out Cameron for his decision to drop charges against the officers responsible for Taylor’s shooting death.

After the soundbite ended, Megan spoke directly to the audience:

Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B shock the world with “WAP”

Megan Thee Stallion joined forces with Cardi B in 2020 to deliver their raunchy hit single “WAP,” a boppy hip-hop tune all about the power of femininity and sexuality. After the track soared across the Billboard charts, Republicans and conservatives clamored with anger and disgust due to the song’s suggestive lyrics. Heck, some people even called in and complainedfollowing the duo’s epic performance of “WAP” at the Grammys in 2021.

Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi’s bold display of fearlessness and divine feminine energy shook up a lot of people. But the two rap powerhouses never faltered. Even in the face of adversity, Megan remains confident and unapologetic.

Thee Stallion Twerks with Lizzo

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When two Black queens at the top of their game link up, you know it’s going to be iconic. Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo did just that in 2020. A viral video of Megan twerking while Lizzo played a funky tune on her flute sent fans into a tizzy that year.

Showing off her sturdy knees and bodacious backside, Meg dropped down and twerked her bodacious clappas.

The hilarious moment captured a tender glimpse of Black sisterhood. It also left many fans feeling eager for the duo to collaborate on music.

Hopefully, there will be a Megan Thee Stallion and Lizzo collab in the near future!

Megan Thee Stallion can be sassy and gushy, too!

Megan Thee Stallion is filled with spice and a little bit of sugar, too. The Billboard award recipient has been happily boo’d up with rapper Pardison Fontaine for the last two years. They have been a strong example of Black love and resilience. The couple has managed to cherish and hold on tight to one another through gossip and salacious headlines.

Last year, in honor of their two-year anniversary, Meg took to Instagram with a gushy tribute post, showering Fontaine with praise for his love and affection.

“Yr 2 with U 💙,” the “Hot Girl Summer” rapper captioned a photo carousel of tender moments throughout their relationship.

For Valentine’s Day this year, it looks like Meg and Pardi enjoyed some quality time together. A photo obtained by the Shade Room, captured the couple toasting shots of liquor in heart-shaped glasses, presumably celebrating the holiday.

Every strong Black woman needs a good Black man by her side. Together, the possibilities are endless.

Megan Thee Stallion testifies against Tory Lanez, creates mental health resource website

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Megan Thee Stallion made the ultimate display of courage after she testified against Tory Lanez during his 2022 shooting trial. The rapper’s testimony came after a grueling year long smear campaign from the media, with several sites alleging that she may have lied about her 2020 shooting at the hands of Lanez.

Dressed down in a custom purple suit, the “Savage” hitmaker finally opened up about the harrowing night and slammed those supporting Lanez throughout their turbulent case.

“Every man in a position of power in the music industry has taken his side,” she told the Los Angeles courtroom.

The star also admitted that she was hesitant to open up about the incident out of fear that it may hurt her career.

In December 2022, Tory Lanez was convicted of shooting Meg.

Before the verdict, the hip-hop titan created a mental health database for fans in need. The website featured a wide array of helpful resources for domestic violence victims, therapy and sexual violence counseling.

Megan Thee Stallion makes hilarious cameo in She Hulk

Megan Thee Stallion’s talents have no bounds. Fans were reeling with excitement when the star made a brief appearance on the Disney + show She Hulk last year. The talented femcee played herself in the comic-book inspired series. And towards the end, she even dropped down low to shake her tail feather in one scene.

This wasn’t the first time Meg flexed her acting chops. Before entering the Marvel universe, the rapper, who also goes by the moniker Tina Snow, made her acting debut on P-Valley.

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During an interview with The Cut in August 2022, Meg said that her passion for acting was inspired by the careers of Queen Latifah and Ice Cube, two rap stars who were able to find success in Hollywood.

“When I look at them, it inspires me to take it further than just music,” she told the magazine. “I don’t feel like I’m only going to be an actress — I feel like I’m also going to be a director and I’m also going to be a producer,” Megan added.

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tressasinterlude · 2 years ago

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𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 #𝟓: The Hyper-sexualization, Masculinization & Dehumanization of Megan Thee Stallion

𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥: These rant blog posts are really just reflective of my thoughts at the time that I make them and are posted here because I need an outlet to release all of this shit I have going on in my busy ass mind. That’s it and that’s all. Now let’s get into it..

As someone who has been an avid supporter of Megan thee Stallion since her Houston cypher went viral back in 2016, it’s nearly impossible for me for not be proud of the three time Grammy-Award winning artist she’s manifested herself to be. However, being an OG Hottie has not been the easiest task either. From her mother passing away abruptly from cancer, her having a nasty feud with her label, to her being physically assaulted by a Canadian leprechaun that shall remain nameless, it’s been a tough journey.

Being that I pride myself in being one of the few people who followed Megan back when she used to upload freestyles from her college campus, it’s beyond disheartening to witness the same people, who rooted for her as an underdog, taking every opportunity to break her down. How did we even get here? I honestly can’t provide a definite answer to that but I can pin-point to moments when things began to take an ugly turn.

Let’s start with the most obvious:

I. The hyper-sexualization of Megan’s public persona.

Contrary to popular belief, Megan shaking her tail-feather on stage and sticking her tongue out was not a recurring theme within her brand until she started to attain mainstream success. DJ Chose did an interview with AllHipHop back in January 2021 discussing how Meg was NOT a heavy drinker at all and actually prided herself on being the “best rapper without having to twerk.”

I’m not the type of person to chastise another adult for engaging in some fun and drinking booze but it’s not by mere coincidence that the frequent ‘driving the boat’ and twerk videos began surfacing almost immediately after Ms. Holly (May she rest in peace) was no longer in the picture. The focus became more about how her ass moves rather than her rapping ability. Every viral video of Megan on the Twitter & IG timelines was one revealing her backside. We get it! Megan’s natural physique, without a doubt, lives up to the name she was given at 10: THEE Stallion. However, Meg is more than a pretty face and a coke bottle shaped figure. She’s a person with feelings, emotions, interests and most importantly, talent.

The sexual exploitation came with men fawning over her and giving her open invitations to their bedrooms. While I highly doubt Meg slept with every single man she was photographed with, it didn’t stop many from speculating. Quickly, she gained the reputation of being an industry pass-around to the point she felt the need to prove she wasn’t on numerous Twitter tirades and interviews (including the infamous Sway in the Morning interview she did about ‘not adding bodies’). The irony of it all is the same male gaze she was working overtime to appeal to already decided she was not deserving respect. Not because she raps about playing niggas the same way they play her or because she twerks but simply because she is a woman thriving in a male-dominated genre.

Misogyny is a constant losing battle especially in an industry that has been constructed to kick women back down a few notches every time they manage to climb up the ladder since its development. With the help of a certain crazed fanbase(s) and urban media publications, Meg was completely stripped from her humanity. By the time DaBoogeyMan and Tori Lamez started playing a game of Whack-A-Mole on Meg’s perception in the eyes of public opinion, the damage was already done.

Which brings me to the next part…

II. The subsequent masculinization & dehumanization of Megan thee Stallion

Meg has been called “Marcus”, “Michael”, and just about every male name that began with an M as well as been accused of being transgendered since she first emerged on the scene in 2019. These insults only grew to become more vitriolic overtime, notably after she took to her Instagram to confirm she was shot [by the Keebler elf himself].

Rapper Cam’ron’s post in response to Megan confirming she was shot via Instagram

Normally, this is the part where I’d go on a full tangent about how this meme alone further perpetuates transphobia and promotes femicide against trans-women but I will reserve it for another rant separate from this one. Anywho, it’s beyond disturbing to see fully grown men excuse gun violence committed against women. The amount of times I’ve heard both people use Megan’s height in comparison to the 5-foot-tall lollipop guild as a valid explanation for why he sh*t her has made me wish to lose all my senses just to escape the stupidity.

Howbeit, I am not surprised. History once again repeats itself and yet another black woman’s voice is being silenced to protect the sanctity of another black male. A black male who seized the opportunity to throw her under the bus even though she initially lied to the authorities to protect HIM. A black male who has continued to physically assault other people since he’s been awaiting trial and a black male who has used this woman’s former work-husband to help in conducting her most recent smear campaign. Peanut Head clearly does not value his own character enough to not jeopardize his current pending case let alone even thoroughly explain away his [alleged] actions. Yet Megan’s account of events and trauma responses is always up for questioning. Why?

I’ll tell you why: Because Megan was never valued as a human being.

It was all fun & games when Meg was just a sexual toy that men could wind up to do all the gyrating and dancing their lustful hearts desired. The minute she demanded respect was the minute she became disposable. She suddenly became every woman she tried her hardest to disassociate herself from and the backlash of it all came down like a ton of bricks. Her sexual history has been more of a talking point than the actual incident itself. To say it’s humiliating and invasive would be an understatement.

Let this be a cautionary tale to all the young ladies internationally of what male validation to be weary of. Growing up, we’ve been conditioned to think that if men/boys are giving us attention then it means that we’re doing something right but we’re never warned about the dangerous consequences that ‘attention’ can bring. Even when we are, we get told that men/boys causing pain is just a funny way of them showing they ‘like’ us. In no way, shape, or form, am I ever blaming any woman for the harm that can be inflicted on her but I just want us as (black) women to understand the power we truly possess. Being that we’re still living in a culture that’s driven by sexism, it’s important we learn from the past mistakes of the women before us and also be a helping hand to those who need it. This is beyond Meg at this point. We are the only support we have and even that support is not much.

Last but not least, if you’ve recently suffered a loss in your family, I send my greatest condolences. I know these past couple years have been rough for many including myself so I just want to let you know, everything will get better in due time. I also highly recommend finding a safe & healthy way to cope whether it be writing in a diary or going to a therapist. I wish you nothing but peace & prosperity during this troubling time. I love us for real.

- 𝙼𝙸𝚂𝚂 𝙴𝙳𝙶𝙰𝚁 𝙰𝙻𝙻𝙴𝙽 𝙷𝙾𝙴. 💋

#rant #female rappers #hip hop #black women #rap #anti blackness #megan thee stallion #dababy #cam’ron #misogyny #misogynoir #transmisogynoir #my uploads.

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studiopeachz · 3 years ago

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Women Empowerment Research

What is women empowerment?

“Women's empowerment is the process of empowering women. It may be defined in several ways, including accepting women's viewpoints or making an effort to seek them, raising the status of women through education, awareness, literacy, and training” Empowering women is a part of a person’s well being to enable them to feel ‘powerful’ in their own way. Being powerful can mean a lot of things and can come from philosophy, wisdom, talents, work ethic, and so much more that helps build a person’s character.

What is the history of Feminism and Women Empowerment in New Zealand?

https://theconversation.com/why-new-zealand-was-the-first-country-where-women-won-the-right-to-vote-103219

125 years ago today Aotearoa New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant all women the right to vote. The event was part of an ongoing international movement for women to exit from an inferior position in society and to enjoy equal rights with men. Many supported universal male suffrage and a less rigid class structure, enlightened race relations and humanitarianism that also extended to improving women’s lives. These liberal aspirations towards societal equality contributed to the 1893 women’s suffrage victory.

At the end of the 19th century, feminists in New Zealand had a long list of demands. It included equal pay, prevention of violence against women, economic independence for women, old age pensions and reform of marriage, divorce, health and education – and peace and justice for all.

During the 1880s, depression and its accompanying poverty, sexual licence and drunken disorder further enhanced women’s value as settling maternal figures.

New Zealand gained much strength from an international feminist movement. Women were riding a first feminist wave that, most often grounded in their biological difference as life givers and carers, cast them as moral citizens. With hindsight, the feminist movement can be implicated as an agent of colonisation, but it did support votes for Māori women. Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia presented a motion to the newly formed Māori parliament to allow women to vote and sit in it.

What does women empowerment mean to Gen Z?

https://www.thinkhousehq.com/insights/bodies-blood-brilliance-gen-z-feminism

“Everyone should be feminist, because it’s about equality. It’s not about telling women what they should or shouldn’t do, if someone wants to wear make up then they can, and if they don’t want to wear make up then they don’t have to. But there is an issue with many self-proclaimed feminist being gatekeepers. My friends and I think that TERFs, particularly, are a major issue. Feminism is also about helping men, helping them express their emotions and not have to be the breadwinners of a family and destroying toxic masculinity.” - Grace, 18

From actresses to survivors, artists to poets, and models to musicians, what Gen Z feminist icons all have in common is that they channel their creativity expertly to tell their stories, while adopting an unapologetic activist approach to opening conversation and fighting for justice, change and equality.

Representation in popular feminism today takes many forms. It’s about equal representation in society, with regard to industry, politics and policy making and equal representation in culture. Initiatives like Her Story aim to raise the profile of women’s stories, as a way to combat the global phenomenon of amnesia of women’s stories in history and more contemporary times.

Gen Z are talking more openly about vaginas, periods, miscarriages, body hair, the lot. This celebration is not only about the differences between women’s personal experiences, but also of the distinctive traits all women hold. The representation particular feminine traits and the unique brilliance of women comes to the fore in conversation here:

“While equality is important, to me it’s more about valuing the traits that a woman has. Creating more feminine, comfortable environments could bring about a positive change in different ways.”- Alwyn, 25.

Ultimately, what these trends tell us about feminism today, is that young women today are radical about owning who they are and being recognized accurately by wider society. They are unashamedly channeling their intelligence, digital currency, agency and creative skill, with purpose, to shout louder and more powerfully as a group than ever before.

https://musebycl.io/7-ways-empowering-gen-z-girls-change-world

These girls—especially those born from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s—have the ambition, confidence and desire to make a difference in the world. So much so that they've inspired me to take the leap from communicating to women to making a real cultural change.

Having other strong, supportive women to look up to will be a motivator to these girls when they enter the workforce. With initiatives like the #SeeHer movement, the advertising industry is already making an effort to accurately portray women in media, and hopefully strong women will continue to take the spotlight.

Individuality is important to Gen Z, so encouraging them to pursue their passions is vital. Recognizing that their lives are multifaceted and giving them the tools to explore and grow will help inspire them both at work and beyond.

https://psmag.com/ideas/why-generation-z-is-embracing-feminism

In many cultural contexts, Generation Z appears to be embracing feminism as a positive thing, demonstrating confidence in the power of activism, particularly via social media.

Malala Yousafzai, or 18-year-old Emma González, who's at the heart of the #NeverAgain movement protesting gun violence in the U.S.,

Online feminist campaigns such as #everydaysexism, #MeToo, and #TimesUp all draw energy from the new consciousness among this generation.

How is women empowerment done/displayed in a Gen Z way? - consider what inspired you to do a women empowerment campaign.

“HOT GIRL SUMMER”

https://time.com/5632924/hot-girl-summer-meme-explained/

If you’ve logged onto Twitter or swiped through your Instagram at any point this summer, you’ve definitely seen a post declaring it’s a hot girl summer. The now-ubiquitous phrase, a call to live your most confident and unapologetic life, was coined in the early months of the season by Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion, whose colorful monikers for herself also include “the H-Town Hottie” and “Hot Girl Meg.”

Contrary to what one might assume when hearing “hot girl,” the lifestyle is not focused on aspiring towards conventional beauty or influencer clout. Instead, it’s an embrace of confidence at its most essential: loving who you are and doing what you want, without caring what others think.

hot girl summer is for “women — and men — having a good-a– time, hyping up your friends, doing you and not giving a damn what anybody has to say about it.”

(the hashtag #hotgirlsummer has been used over 170k times on Instagram, while the hot girl summer has been used on Twitter a whopping 2 million times over the past month) distills an affinity, exhibited by many women in 2019, towards body positivity and self-affirmation. Hot girl summer, a hip-hop feminist manifesto, taps into these movements from many angles, championing confidence, sensuality and fun.

Tacho explained why she embraced hot girl summer to TIME thusly: “It’s a positive movement! Having a Hot Girl Summer is all about being the best version of yourself and doing what you want to do. It’s all about having fun.”

And as with most things on the Internet, it’s attracted its fair share of controversy. Although Megan clearly stated that hot girl summer is gender neutral, some trolls on the Internet were determined to make hot girl summer a battle of the sexes, pitting it against a “hot boy summer” or a “city boy summer,” the latter being a play on the rap group the City Girls (the duo is known for their fierce, take-no-prisoners approach to love and sex in their music).

“I CAN’T TALK RIGHT NOW, I’M DOING HOT GIRL SH*T”

https://www.buzzfeed.com/andriamoore/doing-hot-girl-sht-tiktok-trend

Megan Thee Stallion gifted us the slogan of a lifetime when she broke onto the music scene and coined the phrase, "real hot girl sh*t."

If you don't know, the phrase has basically become a battle cry for female empowerment.

But the latest TikTok trend is putting a hilarious twist on that sense of empowerment. People are uploading videos of themselves doing... well, things that aren't typically in the realm of "hot girl sh*t"— like shaving your stomach.

If anything, this trend has only further increased the purpose of the hot girl anthem: feeling proud and confident with who you are already.

https://www.vice.com/en/article/z3v873/hot-girl-shit-meme-megan-thee-stallion-tiktok

Over the past couple of months, “hot girl shit” has swept through social media like a heat wave. These videos feature people, mostly those who identify as women, embracing their most everyday, banal moments—shaving their upper lips, putting on face packs, savouring the last few puffs of a joint, involved in an intense gaming sesh or simply taking their 23rd nap in the day—under the guise of doing something that could be considered hot, a term that generally refers to the sexual attractiveness of a person.

But what they may lack in logical reasoning, they make up for in deeper meaning: letting the world know that being “hot” isn’t just equated to someone’s physical appearance anymore. That being hot is a mentality, a mindset that involves extra dollops of extreme self-confidence, and something to be found inherently within us rather than something you’re blessed at birth with or what your cosmetic surgeon helped you achieve.

TikToking and Reels-ing our way to chipping away centuries of female objectification and sexism, prompted by the male-dominated industry ideal of how women should look and behave to “qualify” as hot.

“This trend proves that ‘hot girl shit’ lies on a spectrum, and is ultimately just about feeling confident,” Uchenna, the first known creator of this meme format, who goes by her screen moniker @makeupbychelseax, told VICE. The young creator sees the trend as a way to reclaim the identity of what a “hot” girl should be, after centuries of the concept hanging on the hinges of the male gaze.

Mulvey theorises that essentially the male gaze hypersexualises women, reducing them to objects of attraction for the male lead. The male gaze, which has been dominant throughout the history of pop culture, ultimately drives the perception of what the ideal woman should look like.

Over decades of women being seen through a stereotypical lens in pop culture and art, mostly crafted by heterosexual men, the male gaze has also conditioned many young women who consume this content to strive to achieve the same standards of the perfect on-screen female lead.

“The stereotypical idea of the ‘hot girl’ would be a tall, skinny, fair girl with big boobs,” Shreemi Verma, a film critic and marketing professional told VICE.

“hot” girl is a socially conditioned prototype, a fantasy fuelled by the lack of female filmmakers and critics in the mainstream industry. so many of us connected with this meme trend is because of how real it was.

Verma stressed that by showing the raw reality behind what can be considered hot, this trend became a relatable way for women to challenge the on-screen stereotype. the idea of “hot” continues to evolve into a more empathetic, all-encompassing ideal. Supriya Banerjee, a 24-year-old social researcher based in the Netherlands, told VICE. It normalizes simple things like art, dance or cooking meals for children as things a hot girl does.” For Banerjee, the trend has a simple underlying message: that everything women do can be considered hot girl shit.

What does Gen Z women empowerment suggest?

Feminism and female empowerment within Generation Z shares the idea of positive cultural change in female stereotypes through technology and social media which can be easily flowed into the mainstream of society and news. Gen Z is all about individuality, authenticity, and diversity and is always up to challenge stereotypes and break the norms unapologetically in order to be truly happy because Gen Z is passionate about wellbeing and mental health. Gen Z sets out trends on social media to spread messages and ideas that influence other social media users. Overall, Gen Z’s way of breaking female stereotypes is through trends, social media, music, and many more types of media just to get the word out.

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qualitytacolover · 5 years ago

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Megan Thee Stallion Hair is a symbol of pride for black women anime fans

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Megan Thee Stallion Hair is a symbol of pride for black women anime fans

The highly anticipated release of Megan Thee Stallion's debut album Fever (May 17) has doubled as a national holiday for your sultry and self-confident fanbase. Although hip-hop heavyweight Juicy J and newcomer DaBaby make appearances, the Houston-bred "hot girl" remains the center of the show. And that's how we like it.

Megan's rise was one of the books. In early 2017, she catapulted into fame after attending a hip-hop cipher at Texas A & M University. People all over the country quickly noticed their conscious, deep-drawn river and so their fans, called "hotties", were born. Fast forward to 2019, and you stallion has hosted your own Spotify event, found fans, Rihanna, Kehlani, and SZA, and continues to release hard-hitting freestyles and other repeatable bodies of work.

She is also the first rapping woman signed at 300 Entertainment, home of Young Thug and formerly Migos. But with each ascent comes a humming crew of haters. One of the first sightings of this sad collective, properly known as "hotties," came in March when she shared a photo of her half-white, half-radiant red hair.

TODOROKI TINA pic.twitter.com/NSuvkATAxZ

– HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) April 22, 2019

The title was "TODOROKI TINA", a reference to the My Hero Academia character, Shoto Todoroki. Although a considerable number of people celebrated Megan's love for anime, there were those who questioned their affinity, men. For example, Twitter user @CourtneeHendrix user wrote, "No way Meghan the stallion watch anime. Your public relations team is firing. "

@TrippyTrxv also shared, "ngga yea i want to know what anime megan you stallion watches. Why? bc i love the shI and I like you. If she does not really see it, but dresses in anime halfway cosplay, I would be hurt. I would still do your music fw maybe tho. "Ultimately, these reactions ask the question: what would the stallion gain by showing people that he has fun?

The targeted criticism of naysayers is, to say the least, frustrating. After all, she's not the only woman who shares her love for anime (look at Southern rap goddesses Bbymutha and Purp Goddess), nor is she the first rapper, male or female, ever to do it. Emcees like Lupe Fiasco, Robb Bank $ and Migos' launch are also anime fans but have not been criticized to the same extent. If flagrant racist sexism is not the culprit, then what?

After the Global History of Anime, the first anime was probably released during World War I and created by Shimokawa Oten. The short, colorless rolls of film were either "disassembled", "disintegrated" or "destroyed", so little is known about the early days of this art form. Over the next few decades, anime developed into longer animations, with sound and color to boot. A report by Marwah Zagzoug states that during World War II, the Japanese government took control of the arts by threatening the artists who had also criticized the government. Those who disagreed with the new orders were forbidden to write and pushed to the margins of society. But those who stayed were supplied with artists' companies, militarized and charged with anti-propaganda propaganda.

After the war, anime finally returned to its original purpose: an outlet for joy and honest expression. One of the first visuals that had great success was the full-length feature Hakujaden (The Tale of the White Serpent), which also produced an American adaptation in 1961. Although Global History states that this was not the first crossover, it proved that anime could be a lucrative industry. Finally, television expanded its reach and consumption ballooned in the 1980s with the release of Dragon Ball, the third best selling manga ever. The introduction of Dragon Ball Z and Sailor Moon in the 1990s soon followed and until then, anime had become the monolithic Global Phenomenon that continues to generate revenue and inspire people of all ages. The Black community is a proud and important part of your loyal fanbase, and women have always been just as invested as men.

The "I liked it before it was mainstream" statement is still a pretty youthful, 2011 Tumblr-era vibe.

Although easy-to-find literature and the Internet have undoubtedly enhanced the profile of this art form, the statement "I liked it before it was mainstream" is still a rather youthful, 2011 Tumbler era sentiment. Unfortunately, there are people who continue to operate out of this logic and in the case of anime, the culprit party is mostly men. When it comes to Megan Thee stallion and her hairstyles specifically, you either wanted to prove to you that she is really interested in or just did not believe that she was even interested. How dare to invest in an attractive, popular, talented black woman in it?

It's another reminder that people continue to pursue the hobbies of black women, no matter what they are. So much so that the stallion himself addressed the controversy in an interview with XXL: "You must stop thinking that way. Poor B * tches may also like anime. "Luckily, a number of supporters, Black Women, have not been afraid to defend Megan and also speak their peace.

"It felt really good to me [weil die Leute] have this misunderstanding .. that black girls did not see anime like black guys when most of us had the same channels and caught the same Miguzi or Toonami block lol after school, "says Taylor, who pokers on @ sheisresting on Twitter , "We were definitely separated from the American anime wave back then. It was fulfilling to see a black female rapper with one such..mainstream potential not only acknowledge anime, but also call himself a fan, while loosely cosplaying your favorite characters. I had the feeling that there are also many black cosplayers who are constantly being told that you can not disguise themselves as Japanese characters because you have the wrong color. "

Taylor was not alone. In fact, over 100 responded when I asked a tweet for black women who were fans of anime and Megan thee stallion. User @dualityofman wrote: ".. I thought your hair would be cool! I'm from Texas and I live in Houston, so I have a lot to do with her. Their liking anime was just another thing we had in common … .I feel like many men hate to see women happy and enjoy things. It's as if you could not call you ugly because it's obviously NOT YOU. Can not say that she is untalented because she is just near everyone [Männer]comes out. She can not insult your intelligence because she is at school. So, let's SH * t like you for anime. I'm just looking for a reason to be mad at a black woman. "

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– HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) April 1, 2019

Misogynoir is a term used by the black feminist Moya Bailey and is intended to emphasize the way black men interact negatively with black women. It is also part of the root problem Black men have with Megan Thee stallion music, looks, interests and behavior. What confuses you most is your conviction about it. You can not believe that you are interested in anime, and you hate it for it.

Also worthy of note is the close relationship of Japan to the Black community outlined by Cecilia D 'Anastasio for Vice. It has included the mistreatment of mixed-speed (Japanese and Black) people and in the context of anime, a tiny number of non-stereotypical depictions of Black people. Japan is also notorious for its ubiquitous use of Blackface, which made headlines last year. D 'Anastasio notes that regardless of all these racial crimes, blacks continue to cherish anime and honor him through cosplay and songs.

Rare moments that acknowledge the enduring power of Japanese animation and an underrated part of your fanbase should happen more often.

In 2016, writer Amber Dixon also talked about the hurtful separations she saw and experienced as a black anime fan. These include observing brown skin as a metaphor for dark energy in Sailor Moon, the minstrel – like face of Mr. Popo in Dragon Ball Z and Blackface, to cosplay black characters. Like D 'Anastasio, Dixon continues in the worship of Anime Fort and notices the early and emotional connection she felt specifically with Sailor Moon.

Twitter user @imninm adds, "I know more black girls who see anime more than any race or gender. Personally, I have anime look as I could remember, from Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Sailor Moon, Hamtaro, Dragonball Z. I never felt like it was showing a "boy" or anything like that. I just liked what I saw and I still do. "In other words, anime will always have a special place in the hearts of female viewers, including high-profile rappers like Megan Thee Stallion.

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In November 2018, and again this past April, she emphasized her devotion with a different hairstyle inspired by Bulma, a predominant character in Dragon Ball (the first is Goku). This time, instead of an overwhelming amount of criticism, Megan's cascading, Seafoam green locks initiated a tender co-sign from FUNimation, a dubbing and distribution company. "Love the style!" Wrote the company, with a cutesy gif attached by Bulma. Rare moments that acknowledge the enduring power of Japanese animation and an underrated part of your fanbase should happen more often.

Men should be proud that such a celebrity woman like the stallion shares a common ground with you, increases solidarity, and makes room for even more people to become fans. It could also force certain men to accept that women did not want to interact with you or go out because they were nerds, but because they were unbearable. Conscientiousness, happy black, female fans and good music? Thanks, Megan. Stream fever now.

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Every October UCF celebrates Diversity Week. This year’s dates are October 15 – 19, and the theme is A New Day Dawns. University-wide departments and groups champion the breadth and culture within the UCF community, and work to increase acceptance and inclusion for everyone at UCF and the surrounding communities.

One of the fantastic things about UCF is the wide range of cultures and ethnicities of our students, staff, and faculty. We come from all over. We’re just as proud of where we are from as we are of where we are now and where we will be heading in future.

UCF Libraries will be offering a full slate of Diversity Week activities. To learn about the upcoming events visit: guides.ucf.edu/diversityweek

Join the UCF Libraries as we celebrate diverse voices and subjects with these suggestions. Click on the link below to see the full list, descriptions, and catalog links for the featured UCF Celebrates Diversity titles suggested by UCF Library employees. These 16 books plus many more are also on display on the 2nd (main) floor of the John C. Hitt Library next to the bank of two elevators.

And thank you to every Knight who works to help others feel accepted and included at UCF!

Before We Visit the Goddess by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Sweeping across the twentieth century, from the countryside of Bengal, India, to the streets of Houston, Texas, Before We Visit the Goddess takes readers on an extraordinary journey through the lives of three unforgettable women: Sabitri, Bela, and Tara. As the young daughter of a poor rural baker, Sabitri yearns to get an education, but schooling is impossible on the meager profits from her mother’s sweetshop. When a powerful local woman takes Sabitri under her wing, her generous offer soon proves dangerous after Sabitri makes a single, unforgiveable misstep. Years later, Sabitri’s own daughter, Bela, haunted by her mother’s choices, flees to America with her political refugee lover—but the world she finds is vastly different from her dreams. As the marriage crumbles and Bela decides to forge her own path, she unwittingly teaches her little girl, Tara, indelible lessons about freedom and loyalty that will take a lifetime to unravel. Suggested by Megan Haught, Teaching & Engagement/Research & Information Services

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation s history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of race, a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men bodies exploited through slavery and segregation, and, today, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free ourselves from its burden? Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward. Suggested by Richard Harrison, Research & Information Services

Black Protest and the Great Migration: a brief history with documents by Eric Arnesen During World War I, as many as half a million southern African Americans permanently left the South to create new homes and lives in the urban North, and hundreds of thousands more would follow in the 1920s. This dramatic transformation in the lives of many black Americans involved more than geography: the increasingly visible “New Negro” and the intensification of grassroots black activism in the South as well as the North were the manifestations of a new challenge to racial subordination. Eric Arnesen’s unique collection of articles from a variety of northern, southern, black, and white newspapers, magazines, and books explores the “Great Migration,” focusing on the economic, social, and political conditions of the Jim Crow South, the meanings of race in general — and on labor in particular — in the urban North, the grassroots movements of social protest that flourished in the war years, and the postwar “racial counterrevolution.” Suggested by Richard Harrison, Research & Information Services

Call Me American by Abdi Nor Iftin The incredible true story of a boy living in war-torn Somalia who escapes to America--first by way of the movies; years later, through a miraculous green card. Suggested by Katie Kirwan, Acquisitions & Collections

Flesh and Bone and Water: a novel by Luiza Sauma In deeply affecting prose, debut novelist Luiza Sauma transports readers to a dramatic place where natural wonder and human desire collide. Cutting across race and class, time and place, from London to Rio to the dense humidity of the Amazon, Flesh and Bone and Water straddles two worlds with haunting meditations on race, sex, and power in a deftly plotted coming-of-age story about the nature of identity, the vicissitudes of memory, and how both can bend to protect us from the truth. Suggested by Megan Haught, Teaching & Engagement/Research & Information Services

Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas Funny in Farsi chronicles the American journey of Dumas’s wonderfully engaging family: her engineer father, a sweetly quixotic dreamer who first sought riches on Bowling for Dollars and in Las Vegas, and later lost his job during the Iranian revolution; her elegant mother, who never fully mastered English (nor cared to); her uncle, who combated the effects of American fast food with an army of miraculous American weight-loss gadgets; and Firoozeh herself, who as a girl changed her name to Julie, and who encountered a second wave of culture shock when she met and married a Frenchman, becoming part of a one-couple melting pot. Suggested by Cindy Dancel, Research & Information Services

Invisible: how young women with serious health issues navigate work, relationships, and the pressure to seem just fine by Michele Lent Hirsch Lent Hirsch weaves her own harrowing experiences together with stories from other women, perspectives from sociologists on structural inequality, and insights from neuroscientists on misogyny in health research. She shows how health issues and disabilities amplify what women in general already confront: warped beauty standards, workplace sexism, worries about romantic partners, and mistrust of their own bodies. By shining a light on this hidden demographic, Lent Hirsch explores the challenges that all women face. Suggested by Megan Haught, Teaching & Engagement/Research & Information Services

It All Falls Down by Sheena Kamal The brilliant, fearless, deeply flawed Nora Watts—introduced in the atmospheric thriller The Lost Ones—finds deadly trouble as she searches for the truth about her late father in this immersive thriller that moves from the hazy Canadian Pacific Northwest to the gritty, hollowed streets of Detroit. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

Lady Cop Makes Trouble by Amy Stewart In 1915, lady cops were not expected to chase down fugitives on the streets of New York City. But Constance Kopp never did what anyone expected. Based on the Kopp sisters’ real-life adventures, Girl Waits with Gun introduced the sensational lives of Constance Kopp and her sisters to an army of enthusiastic readers. This second installment, also ripped from the headlines, takes us farther into the riveting story of a woman who defied expectations, forged her own path, and tackled crime along the way. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

Not Here by Hieu Minh Nguyen Not Here is a flight plan for escape and a map for navigating home; a queer Vietnamese American body in confrontation with whiteness, trauma, family, and nostalgia; and a big beating heart of a book. Nguyen’s poems ache with loneliness and desire and the giddy terrors of allowing yourself to hope for love, and revel in moments of connection achieved. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson An uplifting story about two teenagers set in the modern day in the United Kingdom. The author was inspired to write this novel after working in England's national health service, in a department dedicated to helping teens who are questioning their gender identity. Suggested by Sandy Avila, Research & Information Services

The Diversity Index: the alarming truth about diversity in corporate America and what can be done about it by Susan E. Reed Based on award-winning journalist Susan E. Reed's groundbreaking study of Fortune 100 companies, The Diversity Index considers the historical reasons we went wrong, taking a close look at the "Plans for Progress" protocol developed in 1961, which defined the steps of affirmative action. It was initially considered a failure for not providing immediate results. This book analyzes the long-term, widespread effectiveness of the plan, and reveals the stories behind the few companies that have made a difference, breaking down the 10 simple steps you can take at your own organization to fully develop integration, keep it growing, and empower your employees to develop new products and markets. Suggested by Sandy Avila, Research & Information Services

The Promised Land: the great black migration and how it changed America by Nicholas Lemann A New York Times bestseller, the groundbreaking authoritative history of the migration of African-Americans from the rural South to the urban North. A definitive book on American history, The Promised Land is also essential reading for educators and policymakers at both national and local levels. Suggested by Richard Harrison, Research & Information Services

The Way You Make Me Feel by Maurene Goo Clara Shin lives for pranks and disruption. When she takes one joke too far, her dad sentences her to a summer working on his food truck, the KoBra, alongside her uptight classmate Rose Carver. Not the carefree summer Clara had imagined. But maybe Rose isn't so bad. Maybe the boy named Hamlet (yes, Hamlet) crushing on her is pretty cute. Maybe Clara actually feels invested in her dad’s business. What if taking this summer seriously means that Clara has to leave her old self behind? With Maurene Goo's signature warmth and humor, The Way You Make Me Feel is a relatable story of falling in love and finding yourself in the places you’d never thought to look. Suggested by Sara Duff, Acquisitions & Collections

When They Call You a Terrorist: a black lives matter memoir by Patrisse Khan-Cullors and Asha Bandele When They Call You a Terrorist is Patrisse Khan-Cullors and asha bandele’s reflection on humanity. It is an empowering account of survival, strength and resilience and a call to action to change the culture that declares innocent Black life expendable. Suggested by Katie Kirwan, Acquisitions & Collections

White kids: growing up with privilege in a racially divided America by Margaret A. Hagerman Featuring the actual voices of young, affluent white kids and what they think about race, racism, inequality, and privilege, White Kids illuminates how white racial socialization is much more dynamic, complex, and varied than previously recognized. It is a process that stretches beyond white parents’ explicit conversations with their white children and includes not only the choices parents make about neighborhoods, schools, peer groups, extracurricular activities, and media, but also the choices made by the kids themselves. By interviewing kids who are growing up in different racial contexts—from racially segregated to meaningfully integrated and from politically progressive to conservative—this important book documents key differences in the outcomes of white racial socialization across families. And by observing families in their everyday lives, this book explores the extent to which white families, even those with anti-racist intentions, reproduce and reinforce the forms of inequality they say they reject. Suggested by Megan Haught, Teaching & Engagement/Research & Information Services

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After a pretty rough couple of years, Megan Thee Stallion has managed to manifest an amazing 2021. In November, Megan won three American Music Awards. Recently, Megan also received the 18th Congressional District Humanitarian Award from Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee. Over the weekend, Megan picked up another milestone. Megan graduated from Texas Southern University with her bachelor’s degree in health administration. Megan has said that she pursued a degree for her mother and grandmother and because she wants to open assisted living facilities. Here are a few highlights from Yahoo!:

Megan took to Twitter to celebrate the big day with her followers, writing, “Good morning hotties !!! It’s graduation dayyyy #MeganTheeGraduate.”

Twitter made the moment special by giving Megan her very own emoji to go alongside hashtags related to her big day.

Megan, whose real name is Megan Pete, got plenty of love from fans on her big day — including Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, who shared a video commemorating the moment.

“You worked so hard for this,” he gushed. “Texas is proud of you, the country is proud of you, the secretary is proud of you.”

Megan also shared photos from her graduation ceremony, including her decorated grad cap — a tradition for many soon-to-be graduates. In a tweet, the “Hot Girl Summer” rapper wrote, “When people count me out or tell me I can’t do something it only makes me go harder.”

Her degree is not just a symbolic thing for Megan, however: She told the magazine she has big plans to use her degree.

“I really wanted to be an administrator over a hospital, but I knew I still wanted to be Megan Thee Stallion. I was like, ‘What can I do?’” she explained. “I was like, ‘You know what, I’m gonna open an assisted-living facility and use the money that I make from rapping to open it. Then I’m gonna let my classmates run it.”

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I am so proud of Megan. She is definitely being smart about her career by making sure she has several backup plans just in case she either gets tired of music or that stream dries. I am so happy to see that she received a degree in health administration and that she hopes to open up a fleet of nursing facilities. In fact, I love the whole concept of making the facilities feel like the home she grew up in so that residents don’t feel out of place. I also like that Megan received her degree from an HBCU. She definitely deserves the accolades and has a bright future ahead of her. Congratulations to Megan on her graduation. I am sure that Meg’s mom and grandma are so proud of her wherever they may be.

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Beyoncé Makes Grammy Award History - Winning her 28th Grammy Award

Beyoncé attends 2019 NAACP Image Awards. Photo by Earl Gibson.

By Naomi Richard for The Villager Newspaper,

�� Beyoncé and husband Jay-Z were in attendance at the outdoor and socially distanced 63rd Grammy Awards where she won her 28th Grammy, making her the most decorated female singer in all of Grammy history! First the Houston Music Legend tied Alison Kraus for most Grammys won by a female performer (after she and Megan Thee Stallion won Best Rap Song for the “Savage” remix). That tie didn’t last the night though, as Beyonce went on to break the tie-winning Record of the Year for "Black Parade!" Now bona fide as the biggest female music performer in Grammy history, Queen B shed tears, being overwhelmed with emotions.

Not to be outdone, Beyoncé’s daughter, nine-year old Blue Ivy Carter, won her first Grammy Award for the “Brown Skinned Girl” Music Video. “As an artist, I believe it’s my job and all of our jobs to reflect the times. And it’s been such a difficult time. And so, I want to uplift, encourage, and celebrate all the beautiful Black queens and kings that continue to inspire me and inspire the whole world. I know my daughter is watching. …Blue, congratulations, she won a Grammy tonight. I’m so proud of you. And I’m so honored to be your Mommy,” said Beyoncé.

Other big wins were Taylor Swift’s quarantine-produced “Folklore” for Album of the Year. Billie Eilish's "Everything I Wanted" won Record of the Year but the 19 year old repeatedly said, “Megan Thee Stallion deserved it.” H.E.R. won Song of the Year for “I Can’t Breathe” (Dernst Emile II, H.E.R. & Tiara Thomas, songwriters), and "Better Than I Imagined" won Best R&B Song (Robert Glasper featuring H.E.R. & Meshell Ndegeocello).

H.E.R. attends 2020 NAACP Image Awards. Photo by Earl Gibson.

Best Gospel Performance/Song went to "Movin' On" by Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music (Darryl L. Howell, Jonathan Caleb McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters). The Best Gospel Album went to the incredibly talented PJ Morton, son of recording artist Bishop Paul S. Morton, for his first Gospel project titled “Gospel According to PJ.”

John Legend, the appropriately named erudite judge on NBC’s hit music competition The Voice, also won Best R&B Album for Bigger Love. An emotional Ledisi won her first Grammy Award as Best R&B Performance for "Black Parade." And in a surprise twist, Best Contemporary Christian Music Album went to Kanye West, for “Jesus Is King.”

The 63rd Annual Grammy Award winners were announced live at The Staples Center in Los Angeles to a small outdoor gathering on March 14. There were 84 categories ranging from outstanding achievements in genres including pop, rock, rap, Latin, classical, comedy and more. Most awards were presented during the earlier Premiere Ceremony hosted by Jhene Aiko, a three-time nominee this year.

Trevor Noah was this year’s host for the televised portion of the famous awards ceremony and performers included to name a few Billie Elish, Roddy Ricch, Doja Cat, Jimmy “Duck” Holmes, DaBaby, Burna Boy and Cardi B performing WAP Live for the first time with Megan Thee Stallion on a giant bed!

For a complete list of 2021 Grammy Award Winners, visit www.grammy.com.

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WAP rapper Megan Thee Stallion on her new Revlon beauty campaign

Megan Thee Stallion has been sending shockwaves by means of the business for the reason that launch of Hot Girl Summer in 2019 after which once more, this summer season, with the now iconic WAP alongside Cardi B. Championing self-love and self-acceptance, Megan’s affect has been felt far and vast. Back in June, the rapper landed herself a campaign for Savage x Fenty and has now been revealed as Revlon’s latest international model ambassador, following within the footsteps of fashions Ashley Graham and Adwoa Aboah.

For a younger Black lady like myself, this feels momentus, and it appears the web agrees. In response to the information, tweets vary from “I’m so proud of her, this is huge!” to “Wow, I feel seen, go Meg, and thanks Revlon, I’m copping everything.” The significance of ladies of color taking over house in industries, which have repeatedly failed us, is paramount. As beauty manufacturers try and rectify earlier whitewashing within the wake of the current international Black Lives Matter motion, this appears like an genuine collaboration—particularly given Revlon’s historical past of together with Black girls in its campaigns when different beauty manufacturers wouldn’t (most notably Naomi Sims in 1970).

“We were drawn to her confidence and fierce ambition as much as her power to hold nothing back,” says Silvia Galfo, Revlon international model president. “She loves to express herself with makeup and is a constant inspiration to her fans on living boldly.”

A beauty fanatic herself, it was solely becoming that Megan did her personal make-up for the campaign: smoky blue cut-crease eyeshadow and a killer crimson lip. Fresh from the campaign launch, we caught up with the singer to debate skincare ideas, inclusivity and her plans for Revlon.

Congratulations on this collaboration with Revlon. How did it come about?

“Y’all know how much I love to stay looking cute, trying different things with my makeup, being adventurous. I feel like there’s a lot of things that I’ve got in common with Revlon as a brand and they saw that, too. I’m so happy that I get to be the new global ambassador—Revlon is a brand I’ve loved since [I was] a kid.”

What attracted you to collaborate with Revlon?

“Revlon is all about living boldly. That means being real to yourself, and having fun while doing it. That sounds like the ‘hot girl’ code to me—I know the hotties feel the same as me, and the Houston Hottie don’t just put her name to anything.”

How essential is it so that you can be a part of a model that creates inexpensive and inclusive make-up?

“I grew up with Revlon products—they were always my go-to. It’s important that products that look fire on every type of person are affordable. Beauty is inside all of us, and it’s only right that everyone can bring that out in themselves, however they choose.”

What are your favorite Revlon merchandise?

“Right now, Super Lustrous The Lip Gloss is the thing I use to give my lips that hot girl colour every time. Then I use [Super Lustrous The Lip Gloss] Crystal Clear shade if I want to keep it natural and cute.”

Can you share any inside scoops about future launches with the model?

“Damn, you’re really trying to get secrets out of a girl, huh? I kept this whole thing quiet for too long to start letting the cat out the bag now. Just know there’s going to be a whole lot of real hot-girl shit, and I know you’ll love it. When have I ever disappointed y’all?”

Growing up, what was your relationship like with make-up, and what’s it now?

“I’ve always loved doing my makeup, it allows me to be creative. That’s never changed.”

How essential do you assume it’s for Black girls to create house within the beauty business?

“One of the earliest things I remember about the Revlon brand is that it featured women of colour consistently in its campaigns. In the 1990s, that wasn’t too common. So coming up, I’ve always had respect for [Revlon] for holding that space for Black women. Moving forward, it’s important for all involved in the beauty industry to hold space for everyone.”

Do you assume that the beauty business is turning into extra inclusive and progressive or is there nonetheless room for enchancment?

“There is room for improvement, always. There are huge steps being made to be inclusive, but we have to be sure that this isn’t just on a performative basis and that the industry is providing opportunities, credit and representation for minorities.”

You’re very experimental together with your make-up, I liked your most up-to-date tutorial. Do you typically do your individual make-up?

“I do my own makeup all the time. It’s one of the only times I actually get to be by myself, so it’s very therapeutic… It’s my little escape!”

When you’re employed with make-up artists, are you concerned within the technique of the look or are you content to play together with their concepts?

“Y’all know I have a lot of opinions and I’m going to voice them! When I work with a makeup artist, it’s a collaboration. It’s like music—I love working with other people because you get a different perspective, but I can hold my own by myself for sure.”

If your make-up bag was on fireplace, which three merchandise would you save?

“Definitely my liquid eyeliner, lip gloss, and highlighter so I’m always glowing.”

You have wonderful pores and skin. What are your beauty secrets and techniques?

“The key to fresh-looking skin is lots of water, exercise and eating your fruits and veggies. It sounds simple, but your skin really pays you back for it.”

Do you see your self progressing to a extra inventive function in future, and doubtlessly launching your individual make-up line?

“I’m always coming up with ideas, my brain is always running. I have lots of plans, but I don’t want to say them out loud just yet. Three years ago, I could have never predicted I’d be where I am now, working with an incredible brand such as Revlon. I just want to do the best I can as a global ambassador, championing real diversity and putting on for my hotties the whole time I’m doing it.”

Also learn:

Experimental beauty has turn out to be my quarantine self-care

All inclusive: How are make-up manufacturers tackling variety?

Megan Thee Stallion goes makeup-free, giving freely cash and recording a new album throughout self-isolation

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Megan Thee Stallion Hair is a symbol of pride for black women anime fans

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– HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) April 22, 2019

The "I liked it before it was mainstream" statement is still a pretty youthful, 2011 Tumblr-era vibe.

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– HOT GIRL MEG (@theestallion) April 1, 2019

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Masterpost of all the openly gay & bi women at the World Cup (and their girlfriends/wives)

Well before I begin this epically long post I just want to say that this list is in no way fully complete. I’ll probably hit myself later for forgetting some of the big names, so if there’s anyone else that needs adding please add them on. I have only included those who have confirmed their sexuality/ relationships themselves though. Okay so without further ado and in no particular order let us begin!

Rachel Daly (England, Houston Dash): out and very proud with her girlfriend and teammate Kristie Mewis. Mewis’ sister is currently playing at the world cup too for the US so I’d like to see who Kristie would support if England and the US end up playing against each other.

Sam Kerr (Australia, Chicago Red Stars): the mini-documentary she has made with Nike recounts how her girlfriend Nikki Stanton, who also plays for the Red Stars, was the one who got her through her injury and if that isn’t the power of gay I don’t know what is.

Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands, Arsenal) and Lisa Evans (Scotland, Arsenal): the love and support these two give each other is crazy. They have both been very vocal about the importance of out and proud role models in the football world, as well as never shying away from talking about their relationship. Also, maybe it’s just me but Miedema always seems to go pretty red when talking about Evans in interviews which is adorable. Probably one of my favourite (if not my favourite) couples at the world cup.

Magdalena Erikson (Sweden, Chelsea): one of the most known out players, she’s in a long-term, long-distance relationship with the captain of the Danish team Pernille Harder. After not getting to the world cup (beaten by Sweden themselves in the qualifiers), Harder has still travelled to France proudly sporting the Swedish jersey. And no, what you’ve just read isn’t just an excerpt from a fanfic.

Tierna Davidson (US, Chicago Red Stars): at the age of 20 she’s an up and coming football star as well as a gay icon. She met her girlfriend Alison Jahansouz whilst they were playing together at Stanford University and now their Instagrams are practically just fanpages of each other.

Merel Van Dongen (Netherlands, Real Betis): having met her girlfriend Ana Romero whilst they were both playing for Ajax, they then got a double transfer to Spain where they are now playing in Romero’s home city. Romero has been commentating the Dutch games so far on Spanish TV and really I can’t ask for anything more than her trying to keep a neutral voice when talking about Van Dongen. They also comment the cutest things on each others insta posts, a very underrated couple in my opinion.

Megan Rapinoe (US, Reign FC): I mean what is there to say about this woman and her fight for equality that people don’t already know? Becoming the first publicly out player on the team was only the first of many of the barriers she has spent years trying to tear down. Currently in a relationship with basketball player Sue Bird, they are one of the biggest power couples in the sporting world.

Mapi León (Spain, Barcelona): She is one of my personal favourites. On top of her insane football skills, she is known for never apologising for being herself, making her a reference for many Spanish girls and, as her fame spreads, women all over the world. She has inaugurated Pride in Madrid and in general has just been active in the lgbt community since she came out a couple of years ago. As far as I can tell she’s not currently in a publicly known relationship so here’s just a picture of her and her abs

Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris (US, Orlando Pride): if I said Rapinoe and Bird were one of the biggest power couples, these two are definitely strong contenders as well. Having recently announced their engagement they received an outpouring of love from all corners of the celebrity world, as well as a lot of jealousy from all those loners like me out there. Nah but their story is really inspiring, sharing so much together and now legally sharing their lives.

Ingrid Engen (Norway, LSK Kvinner FK): from what I have seen she hasn’t been too outspoken in interviews about her sexuality but that does not mean she shies away from posting pics with her girlfriend and rival in the Norwegian league Marie Dølvik. One of my personal favourite couples due to photos like the one below.

Karen Bardsley (England, Manchester City): as England’s most-capped goalie she has always been very vocal about her advocacy for equality, especially gender equality. She seems to like to keep her personal life under wraps so I couldn’t find out that much else about her, but here’s a photo of her being a smol bean.

Jodie Taylor (England, Reign FC) and Emma Kete (New Zealand, Reign FC): another couple who are usually teammates but are set out as opponents during the World Cup. These two got secretly married a couple of years ago and have been showing their support of each other through social media- Kete’s caption “same dream, different team. I get to play at a world cup with my wife” is about as cute as it gets.

Leah Williamson (England, Arsenal): is an icon who’s dating Jordan Nobbs, fellow Arsenal and England teammate who is currently injured but has been in France supporting the team and Leah regardless. There’s a heartbreaking video of Leah not leaving her side before they take her away on a stretcher when she got injured in November. It must be extra tough for her seeing her girlfriend do and enjoy what she would love to be doing right now so go her. Nobbs has also said some really sweet things about her gf in interviews, stuff like “even in training I knew she was going to be something special” and “hopefully she keeps improving and I can play next to her as well”. If all this and the photo below doesn’t make you fall in love with them you must be very cold hearted.

Nilla Fisher (Sweden, Wolfsburg): never one to shy away from standing up for equality whether it be about gender right or lgbt advocacy, she even has a statue (although currently defaced) she’s such a legend. She is also married to Mariah-Michaela Fisher with whom she has a little boy.

Katie Duncan (New Zealand, Onehunga sports): she has been married to Priscilla Duncan, a former footballer, for years now but they have recently announced that they are expecting a baby girl by the end of July- just to add to the World Cup drama!

Isabell Herlovsen (Norway, Kolbotn): she is married to Christine Porsmyr Olssen and, after a tragic miscarriage, they managed to have a child. After she scored against South Korea she went to the stands and kissed Christine and if that isn’t the cutest thing you’ve ever heard you must have some high standards

Hedvig Lindahl (Sweden, Chelsea): another woman who is happily married, this time to Sabine Willms since 2011, and has a child in tow.

Caroline Seger (Sweden, Rosengård): in an interview she said that she used to conceal her sexuality but decided to speak out circa 2014 to help other young people who may be struggling. She has also done a lot for gender equality in the sport, especially making sure that more younger girls get into the sport. She has had so much of an impact that she was one of five of her teammates to be honoured with their own statue.

Beth Mead (England, Arsenal) and Danielle Van De Donk (Netherlands, Arsenal): I don’t know how I have been able to put off these two until now because they are one of my absolute favourites. I kinda want a England-Netherlands match at the World Cup just to watch how these two interact.

Lorena Benítez (Argentina, Boca): yes she’s the one who works at a shopping centre from 2am to 2pm each day on top of training and looking after the twins she has just had with her wife Veronica Rivero. They were due to be born whilst she was in France but were instead born a few weeks earlier than expected allowing them to meet both their mums. She has had to fight against many waves of discrimination to get to where she is now and, for that alone, she is an undeniable icon.

Annouk Dekker (Netherlands, Montpellier): she met her girlfriend and (you guessed it) teammate at her current club, Genessee Daughtee who is actually one of those rare Americans who play for a European team.

Adrianna Franch (US, Portland Thorns): is engaged to Emily Boscacci and has never kicked up much of a fuss about her sexuality, she just is period.

Stephanie Labbé (Canada, North Carolina Courage): She is most notorious for her attempt to play for a mens team, which she was denied to join not because of her talent but because of her gender, it takes some damn guts and determination to do that. She is also a part of another sport power couple as she is with Georgia Simmerling, a track cyclist olympic medallist.

Chloe Logarzo (Australia, Washington): She has said some really powerful, eloquent stuff about coming out: “There are still a few people scared that it is going to tarnish their image, but for me, if it was going to tarnish my image then it’s not the image I want because I’m not telling the truth.” She used to go out with softball player Jasmine Peters but is now with Kate Macca.

Fernanda Pinilla (Chile, Córdoba): she has given a couple of interviews speaking openly about being gay in Chile, and the struggle she went through when she was younger even going as far as saying that she sometimes felt like distancing herself from football in case that was the cause of her sexuality. But over time she found acceptance both within her and with those surrounding her whom she was able to reeducate. She doesn’t lose sight of the struggle she and so many people like her continue to face in her home country as she says that “being a woman in Chile is hard, and being a lesbian is harder.” The interview in question is here for any Spanish speakers. She is in a long-distance relationship with fellow Chilean Paloma Bermudez.

Sherida Spitse (Netherlands, Vålerenga Damer): she had a kid with Jolien van der Tuin before getting married the following year, with Van de Sanden as their witness. They seem like one of those very homely couples where love radiates through their entire house.

Shanice Van de Sanden (Netherlands, Olympique Lyonnaise): another one who has never hidden from her sexuality, she has also been a very strong advocate for gender equality in football especially by being an ambassador for UEFA’s We Play Strong campaign. She’s definitely a lioness.

Hannah Wilkinson (New Zealand, Vittsjö GIK): she gave a great interview here where she talked about being part of the lgbt+ community as an athlete, and this line in particular of what the experience is like in women’s football particularly stood out: “Coming out is an incredibly sensitive and vulnerable experience, and when supportive and reassuring people that have been through that same experience surround you, it makes a huge difference.” She is in a relationship with Swedish teammate Clara Markstedt who is currently being a supportive gf in France.

Janine van Wyk (South Africa, Houston Dash): from fighting from the age of six for her sport to grow in her country, to becoming the first South African to play professionally in the US, to coming out at the age of 16 she has always been a pioneer and continues to be a reference for people all over the world.

Tameka Yallop (Australia, Klepp): formerly Tameka Butt (any guesses for as to why she changed her surname?!), she married ex-Ferns footballer Kirsty Yallop earlier this year after their on-pitch connection playing for Klepp turned into an off-pitch romance. They’re up there as contenders for one of the cutest couples based on their wedding pics alone.

Fran Kirby (England, Chelsea) and Maren Mjelde (Norway, Chelsea): Maren seems to have only recently got out of a long term injury after which Fran posted a really cute photo on instagram with a caption narrating how she had to “physically pull you off the sofa because you were in too much pain to move.” I mean, if this isn’t love I don’t know what is.

Jill Scott (England, Manchester City): I’ll be honest here, I can’t find much info about her and her girlfriend Shelly Unitt, but if their photo-sets from their trip to Spain are anything to go by I’m going to need some more content.

Nicola Docherty (Scotland, Glasgow): her wife, Stephanie Docherty, is a ScotRail driver so I’m really curious to know how they met. Her ex is also playing for Scotland at the World Cup- Fiona Brown (Scotland, Rosengård) but she doesn’t seem to be dating anyone else at the moment. I have a feeling that after Fiona went to Sweden the long distance thing wasn’t able to last. Wow I feel like a gossip columnist by this point.

From when her and Fiona were together:

Dolores “Lola” Gallardo (Spain, Atlético de Madrid): she was one of the first footballers to come out as gay in Spain but has never made much of a deal about it. She’s dating Atleti teammate Carmen Menayo. Here’s an image of the only time you’ll see her holding two balls.

Lucy Staniforth (England, Birmingham): she is playing at her first World Cup, making the news for wearing the number 23 as tribute to her brother who died at the age of 20 in 2001. Her girlfriend Laura Wilson has become her own groupie travelling around with the team in France.

Mackenzie Arnold (Australia, Brisbane Bears): she met her girlfriend Carson Pickett whilst she was on loan to Brisbane in 2017, before Carson moved back to the US to play for Orlando Pride. But if their respective instagrams are anything to go by, they’re clearly making the whole long-distance thing work.

Shannon Lynn (Scotland, Vittsjö): her girlfriend and teammate Sandra Adolfsson just missed out on representing Sweden at the World Cup. They got engaged in 2015 and are now married. Fun fact, Shannon arrived in Vittsjö on a three month contract, three months that have turned into five years.

Carly Telford (England, Chelsea): her coming out story is about as low key as it gets in the media world, she just casually dropped into a BBC Sports interview in 2017 that she hoped her girlfriend Georgia Elwiss would end up a Cricket World Cup winner with her squad, at Lord’s- and so she did. Now it is being Georgia’s turn to be a supportive gf groupie in France.

Emily Gielnik (Australia, Melbourne Victory): her girlfriend Temica Sayer is also on the France tour this summer, we love ourselves supportive gfs.

Marta (Brazil, Orlando Pride): one of the most iconic footballers of all time both on the female and male stage, now doubly iconic for being part of one of those couples who adopt animals together. Her and her girlfriend, who also plays for Orlando Pride, Toni Pressley are proud owners of two dogs.

Lucy Bronze (England, Olympique Lyonnais) and Keira Walsh (England, Manchester City): they also have dogs which is always a win for me, and well they don’t live together any more because of the whole long-distance thing but playing for the same national team is a bonus for them and for us who get to see their chemistry on the pitch.

Abbie McManus (England, Manchester United): since 2017 she has been dating Holly Lam-Moores who is an Olympic handball player and they’ve always been very open about it online. Honestly these couples need to stop being so successful, it’s very demoralising.

Jade Moore (England, Reading): what seems to have bonded her with her girlfriend and Reading teammate Jo Potter is unusual medical issues- Jade had two holes in her heart and Jo just had to get face surgery for a fractured eye socket! But all jokes aside they seem to have had a great and close relationship so far, from previously playing together in the national team and moving together from Birmingham in 2016, they haven’t got many couple things left to tick off.

Quinn (Canada, Paris FC): never one to shy away from who they are, they have also been part of projects aiming to help the lgbt+ community such as Playing for Pride and Athlete Ally. Look at them gooo

Katrina Gorry (Australia, Brisbane Roar): her girlfriend Nanda Stoltz is a personal trainer so no wonder she has those guns and abs. Another supportive gf who is dedicating the month to being the leader of Team Gorry all around France.

Elise Kellond-Knight (Australia, Reign FC): she used to be going out with the German player Felicitas Rauch but recently seems to be enjoying the single life. Here’s an appreciation pic of her eyes because damn

Teagan Micah (Australia, UCLA Bruins): I’m not sure if she has ever talked about it in interviews but she is most definitely Instagram out- she is one of my contenders for favourite coupe feed because if she’s not posting about football it’s safe to say it will be about her unnamed girlfriend.

Emily Van Egmond (Australia, Orlando Pride): she is out and proud, and a proud girlfriend sporting her jersey is what Rachel Hill has been over the past few weeks half a world away. They play together in Orlando and they’ve already been to Australia over Christmas.

Kailen Sheridan (Canada, Sky Blue FC): she’s dating Dominique Nicole Dorris who is being a very supportive girlfriend in France after having not seen each other for over a month beforehand. Also Kailen gives off some Lexa vibes and I am not okay with that.

Kathellen Sousa (Brasil, Girondins de Bourdeaux): fun fact she used to date Kailen when they played for UCF Knights in 2017 but have since then obviously gone their separate ways.

Debinha Miri (Brazil, North Carolina Courage): another one who has been dating her club teammate Meredith Speck for a couple of years now. Is there anything more powerful than two proud girlfriends holding up a trophy they’ve just won together?

Lina Hurtig (Sweden, Linköpings FC): any guesses where her girlfriend Lisa Lantz plays? Arsenal! No just kidding she also plays for Linköpings, and they have been named several times as the team’s star players. They seem to have been together for a good four or five years now and they’re still looking this cute

Kadeisha Buchanan (Canada, Olympique Lyonnaise): you know you’re in a power couple when both of you have been at the Olympics. She is with Crystal Emmanuel, a Canadian sprinter and current holder of Canada’s faster woman, and on top of that they post photos with as much gay energy as the one below

Manuela Giugliano (Italy, A.C. Milan): all the Italians seem to keep themselves to themselves quite a lot on social media, with Manuela being an exception as her insta is dotted with posts about her soon to be wife Ambra Capotosto, an ex-footballer and currently a coach. Her caption on the following pic was "I have chosen you. And I'll choose you again, again and again. Without pauses, without doubts, in the blink of an eye. I will continue to choose you!"

Alanna Kennedy (Australia, Orlando Pride): is social media is anything to go by, she was in an on/off relationship for quite a while with Kyah Simon, another Australian player who just missed out on making the world cup team. Although there’s not much to point to them still being in a relationship now, here’s a recent pic with Kyah in the background to keep the possibility half alive

Hayley Raso (Australia, Portland Thorns on loan to Brisbane Bear): her and Jenna McCormick’s instagram history goes way back, with a cute comment almost guaranteed on every post and periodic equally cute photos together like the one below

Cristiane Rozeira (Brazil, São Paulo): she hasn’t been with her girlfriend Ana Garcia for too long, but since they started dating earlier this year they seem to have moulded together perfectly. Ana has even travelled all the way from Brazil to come and watch Cristiane play.

Barbara (Brazil, Sociedade Esportiva Kindermann): until recently she seems to have always been very private with her personal life. But a very sweet post alongside a very heartfelt caption (from what I gathered with my limited understanding of Portuguese!) was posted not long ago about her girlfriend Ilidiane Santos who wrote an equally heartfelt comment back.

Abby Erceg (New Zealand, North Carolina Courage): she has been dating her Carolina teammate Kristen Hamilton for years, and I think one of her captions in particular sums it up: “love what you do and who you do it with.”

Vicky Losada (Spain, Barcelona): she has been dating Emma Byrne, an ex-goalie for Ireland, for years now. There’s a few cute interviews they’ve given together which are recommendable watching, but most of the cuteness overload comes from their instagram posts like the one below

Lauren Silver (Jamaica, SK Trondheims-Ørn): she used to be dating Savannah Jordan after they met at the University of Florida but have since then gone their separate ways. She either has decided to keep her private life rather guarded or just hasn’t been with anyone since then. That tongue tho

Andrea Pereira (Spain, Barcelona): she met her girlfriend Viola Calligrais, who plays for the Swiss national team, whilst they were both playing for Atlético de Madrid and now they flirt with each other in Spanish over instagram comments so what more do you want?

Milagros “Mili” Menéndez (Argentina, UAI Urquiza): her instagram has posts and cute comments about her girlfriend Rochi Barletta. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how matter-of-fact and normalised practically all of these relationships are on their respective social media, it makes me very happy.

Vanesa Santana (Argentina, EDF Logroño): despite the fact that her girlfriend Vanessa Castro has kept playing in Colombia for Atlético de Cali after Santana left to pursue her career in Spain they have been able to keep their relationship very much alive.

Virginia Gómez (Argentina, Rosario Central): she’s another of those fortunate enough to have such a supportive girlfriend that her entire insta is practically a fanpage. Her and Ne Orono have clearly had to fight through the problems that come with long distance relationships, but their posts from 2017 are equally as sweet as the ones from 2019.

Mariela Coronel (Argentina, Granada CF): a pretty unique sporting couple is made up of her and her girlfriend Rocío Saucedo who has won the title of Spanish fencing champion. They clearly support each other wholeheartedly in their individual sporting ventures, the last example being Rocío accompanying Mariela during Argentina’s run at the World Cup.

Kelley O’Hara (US, Utah Royals FC): althoough having never specified one way or another, most people found out about her non-straight status during the celebration that ensued after winning the World Cup where her kissing her girlfriend for all the world to see will go down in lgbt history.

And with that I can confirm that the Women’s World Cup is a

#wwc 2019 #wwc19 #women's world cup #gay #lgbt+#lesbians #gay thirst #idk what else to tag #honestly the names just kept rolling in and i got more and more thirsty after every one #pride month

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Behind the Stationery: Lionheart Prints

Next up on Behind the Stationery is Liz from Lionheart Prints based in New Orleans! With a hybrid storefront and studio on Magazine Street, she manages her business, staff of 6, and creates all of the designs for Lionheart Prints. She’s here to share her story about how working a hodgepodge of jobs right after college brought her into the stationery world and open up about some of her struggles as a small business owner. Take it away, Liz! —Megan Soh

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From Liz: I graduated college in 2008, during the height of the financial crisis. My dream was to find a job as a designer in a fancy ad agency, but there were no such positions available. Instead, I worked a lot of (what felt like) random part-time jobs, that ended up paving the way to starting my own business. One of them happened to be a job as a shopgirl at Paper Source in Houston. I loved everything about that job, from helping customers find the perfect gift, to guiding couples through the custom wedding invitation process – but especially restocking the card wall. Every time I would unpack a box of cards, I would turn over each one to read about the brand and how they were made. Realizing that these companies were small studios, often run out of their homes by one or two people getting to make beautiful, funny, tiny pieces of art for a living. I said to myself, “Yeah, that’s the job for me.”

A few years later, I moved to New Orleans and was still balancing the freelance design / part-time job hustle. I was exhausted — working at Pier One during the day, doing improv comedy at night, and squeezing in client work in between. One day I saw a listing for my dream job: a full-time position as retail manager and designer for a beautiful stationery shop on Magazine Street. I got the job and worked my tail off handling dozens of custom holiday cards, invitations, and whatnot, all while managing the retail shop. It was a lot, but I loved it. However, the owner of the store neglected to inform me that this would be her last holiday season, and I was merely hired to get her through the rush. She closed up shop in the beginning of January, and once again, I was out of a job.

Crestfallen, and refusing to get stuck in the same cycle again, I looked back at all the experience I had accumulated and decided that I was going to start my own line. The name Lionheart comes from that feeling; it’s about being brave and doing what you believe in. It’s been five years since I started the company and I’m so proud of what we’ve built it to be today. It started as a little dream, just a gut instinct, a side hustle. Now it’s bigger and better than I ever imagined – and we’re just getting started.

Our studio is located in the heart of Magazine Street, home of the best shopping in New Orleans. We print all our cards in house on two antique letterpress machines, which are visible from the retail floor. Our studio and shop is bright and happy, and we often hear customers say how much they enjoy being in the space, which always makes our day. The front half of the space is all retail, and the back half houses all of our inventory, production area and our office spaces. The space used to be a Buffalo Exchange (used clothing store) so we knocked out the walls where the dressing rooms used to be, and that’s where our offices are located now. In the very back, we have our retail backstock, a break room, and my favorite part – a photo studio! We can shoot products in house, and also use the space to record our podcast, Lionheart Living.

We specialize in hand-lettering and letterpress printing. We love the tactile feel of letterpress printing paired with the humanist touch of hand-lettering; I really think it brings our messages to life. Everything we make is rooted in positivity, so all the copy for our products is either funny or empowering, and in some cases, a little of both. I try to stay away from snark or self-deprecating humor, because I truly believe that the messages we give ourselves have the power to change our lives. I think that underlying philosophy really separates our brand from the crowd.

Since buying our own presses, we are cutting all of our digitally printed cards from our line. It’s really satisfying as we re-release cards in their new letterpress printed versions because it makes our whole line so much more cohesive in terms of color and style.

Typical work day? What even is that?! What I probably love most about my job is how unpredictable each day is. It keeps things exciting! I work in the shop almost every day except for Tuesday and Wednesday which are my “off” days, but really I’m still working, just usually from my home studio where I create the artwork for our line. I get up around 6:30-7:00AM, take care of things around the house, get some exercise, then head to work about 10:30AM. The store opens at 10ish (we have a great store hours sign, which is always a hit on Instagram), but Lauren, our wholesale manager goes in early around 9am to get started on work before the store opens. Ross is our press operator and works regular store hours from 10AM-6PM. We have several retail sales associates who are mostly college students and work in the front of house in shifts of 10AM-2PM and 2-6PM. Between the six of them, we are almost always able to have someone helping customers at the front. Whenever we don’t, I get to play shopgirl – it’s always fun getting to connect with our customers. Magazine Street is a heavy foot traffic area, so the shop stays pretty busy most days.

All of our designs are hand lettered, which means that I don’t use fonts to create our designs (which sometimes I resent not just being able to type good ideas and call it a day, haha!).

Everything starts as an idea, inspired by real life situations and people. When something happens or I say something that I think has potential, I add it to my running notes list of ideas in my phone. It’s about a mile long. When getting ready to design a new collection or group of cards, I’ll sit down with our amazingly funny and creative team to read off what ideas I’ve accumulated since the last release. It’s a good chance to spitball with them and see what actually works, and also figure out what doesn’t make as much sense. Sometimes they aren’t totally on board with an idea, but if I really believe in it, at the end of the day, it’s my risk to take.

Once we get a good tailored list of ideas we want to focus on, I’ll go spend my studio days over the next few weeks bringing the concepts to life. I try to make words look they way they feel. Through typography, colors, shapes and lines, I treat hand-lettering like the costume words wear to get the idea across.

First, I’ll start with a pencil sketch (more like several, if it’s a more intricate design). Once I like the way the text looks and feels, I’ll scan it or take a photo on my phone or iPad (depending on the complexity and detail), and I’ll either draw over it in ProCreate on my iPad Pro, or I’ll plot the points in Illustrator. The goal at this point is just to get the design in black and white, so we can send the file off to be made into a letterpress plate or die for foil stamping.

When we get the plates in, our pressman, Ross, uses our specific library of colors that we have mixed for our line. He’ll place the newly made photopolymer plate on the base, add the ink to the inkwell and start printing. It always takes some tries to get it just right, but once everything looks correct, we can print about 1200 cards in an hour on our Heidelberg Windmills. We usually print 400-800 of any given card to start out with unless we know it’s a best-seller, then we’ll print a couple thousand at a time.

Once they’re printed and scored, we then pair them with envelopes and put them in cello sleeves for wholesale and retail. This is where my experience with Lean Logistics really comes in handy. We have very specific processes for folding such large volumes of cards so that we can maximize efficiency. Then, they hit the shelves and wait for someone to buy them to send to someone they love! It’s pretty awesome being in the business of spreading good vibes.

I spend most of my time doing about a dozen things at once. My days are filled with managerial tasks like paying bills, ordering products for the store, supplies for production, guiding employees with decisions, and taking meetings with custom clients. Every day is different, and very little of my time is spent actually getting to make artwork. I’m trying to change that though. One of the main reasons I have to make the artwork from home is because my role as the boss is always requiring me to answer questions and juggle many tasks simultaneously. It’s impossible to get in the zone and get into the deep, thoughtful work of creating artwork for products. It’s one of the biggest challenges of running this business along with finding time to make the work that moves our company forward. As a wholesale line, our success depends on consistently releasing new products several times a year. The sheer volume of keeping pace with the wholesale industry is very difficult when balancing so many other high-level aspects of my business. I have hired off a lot of tasks, but there are still just some things that I’m the only one who can handle.

Another big daily struggle is cash flow. We have a huge store to fill and, of course, we can’t sell what we don’t have. Our studio space quadrupled, along with our rent, payroll, and retail floor when we moved to Magazine Street last summer. Although our retail sales are through the roof, it’s still hard balancing all the payments going in and coming out. We are a wholesale line with a retail store, we also do custom wedding invitations, and host workshops frequently. It’s really important to have different verticals for our business, so that when one is slower, we can put energy into another to keep everything in flow. It’s not easy!

Photos courtesy of Lionheart Prints.

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PHOTO: COURTESY ZACH BOISJOLY/HYPEBEAST I don’t know about you, but there seems to be only one question buzzing through the minds of all the women I know, “Am I having a hot girl summer?” At the very least, you have likely seen this question floating around social media or your favorite femme-targeted publications. The phrase “hot girl summer” launched into virility earlier this year and has rooted itself in Millenials’ everyday jargon. Having a hot girl summer is all about embracing yourself (and all your glorious flaws), cutting off negative energy, and feeling as fly as humanly possible. To some, this may seem a little vain. All the bikini clad-pictures on Instagram and hashtags on Twitter have certainly enlisted a few eyerolls from me, but I hesitate to call the movement shallow. In fact, I think it is anything but. And manifesting your own hot girl summer is not simply selfish, it’s self-care . For one, it is an affirmation ! 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There are no height and weight prerequisites, the only requirement is confidence. Another reason I am such a big fan of such a small phrase is because of the way it has united so many women across the planet. This is one of the things the internet does best–make our giant world seem a little bit smaller. As previously mentioned, the phrase has rooted itself into our global popular culture. People who do not even speak English or live in countries outside of the United States use it to caption their photos and posts. View this post on Instagram Making anything that gets in the way of my #HotGirlSummer illegal x Also if you haven’t started watching #StrangerThing3 yet go watch it NOW (it fills the #LoveIsland void v well) Gúna @prettylittlething White Booteens @nastygal Tan @barebyvogue Glow @mmmmitchell @bperfectcosmetics A post shared by Molly Roberts 🧚🏼‍♀️ (@mollerina_) on Jul 6, 2019 at 1:07pm PDT Having a hot girl summer, Ireland style It also connects fans to major celebrities including superstar Miley Cyrus, #HotGirlSummer 🔥👸🏼🌈 pic.twitter.com/d6NH0QRZYq — Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) July 28, 2019 Singing sisters Chloe x Halle, View this post on Instagram A post shared by chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) on Jun 25, 2019 at 4:31pm PDT Actress Jada Pinkett Smith, View this post on Instagram I'LL take that joyful hot girl summer thank you🌞✨ A post shared by Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapinkettsmith) on Jul 18, 2019 at 6:38am PDT And of course, rapper Megan thee Stallion, the woman who first coined the iconic phrase. View this post on Instagram I am loving these edits 😍😍😍 HOTGIRL SUMMER IS ALMOST HEREEEE @nickiminaj @tydollasign A post shared by Hot Girl Meg (@theestallion) on Aug 8, 2019 at 8:12pm PDT This feels like a good time to reiterate that there is no physical look to being a “hot girl,” only an attitude. According to Stallion , the hottest girl of them all, "Your actions make you a 'hot girl.' You have to be someone who is energetic, the life of the party, just really nice, you know what I'm saying...You have to be able to put that confidence in other people and get along with all the girls and just like have a good time. Just be unapologetically you. You just have to be lit.” If there is any chance that you have not yet heard of Megan (and I bet that chance is slim), the young rapper stems from Houston and has absolutely exploded onto the music scene. Her hit records include “Cash Shit,” “Big Ole Freak,” and yes, even a song titled “Hot Girl Summer” featuring Nicki Minaj . Not only are her songs certified bops, the latter of which debuted in the top 10 Hot R&B/Hip Hop charts, but they are all about women embracing their raunchy and rowdy sexuality. I am not going to sugarcoat it, Megan thee Stallion lyrics can get downright filthy. She details positions and skills that I can just barellllllllyyyyyyyyy wrap my mind around. But, is it weird that that makes me love them (and her) even more? Women, particularly black women like Megan, are rarely praised on such a worldwide level for being openly sexual and graphic. Often times, our explicitness is degraded or we are brainwashed into thinking our desires are shameful when in reality, they are just plain fun. How to Have a Hot Girl Summer All Year Long, According to Megan Thee Stallion So you understand the significance of the motto, and admire all the women embracing it, but still want more clarification on how to have your own “hot girl summer?” Then, we’ve got you covered. Here is some Megan thee Stallion-approved advice to inspire the “hot girl” in you. 1. Growth can happen at any time. "We're taking this hot girl summer into the winter. We don't care. Just put on a jacket. " - Megan thee Stallion “Hot girl summer” is not just a season, it is a state of being. That means, you do not have to be concerned with the fact that summer is coming to an end when you have the potential to be a proud, confident human being all year long. Instead of always trying to curate great moments or months, work towards manifesting a great life. 2. Support your sisters, whenever, wherever and however you can. "Nicki [Minaj] is so sweet. We went live together, and then literally that night, she did her verse, and they sent it to me the next day and I was like, ‘This is a joke.’ Like y’a'll are playing with me right now. I can't believe Nicki Minaj just laid her verse down on my track. ” -Megan thee Stallion Supporting other women is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to harness your “hot girl” energy, especially if you work in a male-dominated industry as Megan and Nicki do. Check in on your girlfriends, make sure to interview as many women as you do men when searching for a new employee, ask the single mothers in your life if you can come over and cook dinner one night. Do whatever you can to lift a fellow sister up and be sure to accept that kindness when it is returned onto you. 3. Comparison serves no useful purpose. It’s time to get rid of it. "I really, really, really like both of them [Cardi B and her supposed rival Nicki Minaj]...They're two different people, two different rappers. It's not even the same. I feel like we need to stop trying to compare them...I love both of them. ” -Megan thee Stallion Comparison is the thief of joy. Not only does it bring down other women, which directly opposes rule number 2, it creates unrealistic expectations that you can never reach. None of us can! Of course I am not the smartest, strongest, prettiest girl in the world (hell, not even in my office), but another woman’s shine does not dull my own. The more we embrace this, the stronger we all become. 4. Don’t beat yourself up for starting late. It is always better than giving up. “I need all the hot girls to get y’alls head in the game! The summer isn’t over yet! ” -Megan thee Stallion As previously mentioned, the summer is coming to an end, but I promise you it is not over yet. Whatever goals that you set for yourself at the top of this new season can still be accomplished. Old habits die hard, and sometimes it takes an exhausting amount of determination to make positive changes. Whatever intentions are still resting on your heart can be fulfilled; trust that you have an army of “hot girls” believing in you every step of the way. 5. Stay open to this life and all it will continue to offer you. “Got a whole lot of options 'cause you know a bitch poppin .” -“Hot Girl Summer” by Megan thee Stallion There is no doubt in my mind that the options Megan were referring to in this song are men that want to have sex with her, but this advice still rings true for other aspects of life. The only constant in this world is change . You may be facing a change of relationship or job or city, all of which can be extremely scary, but all of which you are also more than capable of handling. None of us are born with a map detailing the course of our lives; we just have to be open to adapting to what comes next. While many songs become popular and their lyrics repeated, “hot girl summer” is wholly unique. The phrase may still seem silly, but there is no denying its impact. As a woman, it is an affirmation of power and a reminder to support other women around me. It is no wonder that it has elevated beyond the point of social media trend; today, it is a bonafide mantra.

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Designhounds KBIS at Las Vegas 2019: Meet the team

We are proud to announce another first for KBIS 2019 in Las Vegas, the inaugural #DesignhoundsKBIS tour replaces our beloved BlogTour since the world of social and digital media has changed and we realize that KBIS deserves to be covered from different angles via blogs but also via Instagram and other important social media platforms. You’ll meet our group of bloggers and design influencers below and we would love for you to follow their individual platforms and #designhoundsKBIS . To join all we do with #designhounds simply follow and use that hashtag as well and we’ll keep you updated on all the things that make us go WOOF, year-round.

Chanda Seymour Design (CSD) is a full-service interior design studio, providing timeless and functional environments for today’s lifestyle. Chanda Seymour is a California native, and an interior designer with over twenty years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, and is certified by both the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications (NCIDQ) and the California Council for Interior Design Certification (CCIDC). Chanda founded CSD in 2003 after working with award-winning architecture firms in Boston and San Francisco, on projects as diverse as university, biotechnology, medical, retail, and residential spaces. Founded on the belief that successful design is not only beautiful, but also functional, CSD is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that are efficient, safe and aesthetically pleasing. Each new project is a collaborative journey with the client to provide spaces that meet their needs and exceed their expectations.

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Veronica Solomon is an award-winning interior designer whose work has been featured in numerous publications including The ASID Texas Gulf Coast Chapter magazine, Houston House & Home magazine, Katy magazine, and national blogs such as Apartment Therapy. She has been named as one of The Top Ten Emerging Designers To Watch By Black Interior Designers Network. She has established herself as one of West Houston’s most highly acclaimed interior designers and lifestyle experts. She has created unique and memorable interiors for a wide variety of residential, homebuilding and commercial clients over her 11 year career as the CEO and Principal Designer of Casa Vilora Interiors. She is the region’s only designer who practices the art of creating luxurious and fresh, yet practical interiors for a busy family to live in and enjoy. Veronica provides her clients with distinctive, cutting-edge furnishings that are not readily available at retail stores. She travels across the nation to major furnishings markets to obtain the most unique and innovative furniture and accessories, while keeping up-to-date on the latest trends. Veronica is a mother of two amazing children and a feisty chiweenie named Rufus. Her Jamaican heritage of staying grounded, hard-working and dedicated to her craft, not only shows in some of her colorful interiors, but allows her to service her clients with an intentional system of satisfaction by design. She is a mentor to young designers and design students about to embark on entrepreneurship in the design industry. Veronica is actively involved in local charitable organizations such as The Houston Furniture Bank D.I.V.A.S., and founded The Solomon Project Pregnancy Help Ministry that provides a beautiful and comfortable space for a deserving young mom to bring her baby home to nurse and nurture.

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Patricia Hoyna, founder of Studio Hoyna is an intuitive designer and artist with a simple mission to create unique homes that make sense for the people who live in them. With a background in Fine Arts (MA hons) Patricia approaches design with passion and curiosity for all things beautiful and understanding of modern day living. Working creatively and collaboratively Hoyna’s style blends several key values that have little to do with fashion: understated elegance, contemporary character, tactile and visual comfort. Each project is approached with emphasis on unique identity of their clients.

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Hello! I’m Michelle Gage! I am a Philadelphia suburbs-based interior designer. I fell in love with interior design at an early age. My trusty Lisa Frank notebook was always at my side, full of floor plan sketches and decor ideas. I opened it up at every house I entered. Whether you wanted it or not, I was always there to offer a friendly floor plan fix.As years passed, that passion stuck with me and ultimately led me to study at Virginia Tech, where I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design. Upon graduation, I moved to Philadelphia to work as a home merchant at Anthropologie HQ, buying everything from art and antiques to lighting and decorative textiles. I’ve worked with wonderful partners from all over the globe, buying antiques from French dealers and producing lighting with Asian vendors.Fast forward a few years to where I am now – creating magical spaces that are a true reflection of you, your family and your lifestyle. My work has been featured by Domino, Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, HGTV Magazine – just to name a few. Currently, my husband, rescue pups and I reside right outside of the City of Brotherly Love, where we are busy renovating our forever home. When I’m not designing, you can find me at flea markets, thrift stores and estate sales. I’m always on the hunt for a glorious vintage find. I seek out the best markets while traveling. I’ve shopped The Paris Flea Market, The Brimfield Antique Market and The Rose Bowl. Many of the one of a kind goodies I find are available through The Early Bird Vintage on Chairish. I take joy in creating homes that appear curated over time, combining the things you love with my artful eye. Every space I create is a true collaboration of visions.

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Jana Donohoe is the founder and principal interior Designer of Jana Donohoe Designs. Known for her signature design aesthetic of “casually tailored living”, Jana specializes in blending luxury and practicality to deliver sophisticated living that stands up to the rigors of everyday life. She is skilled at pushing creative boundaries in ways that both respect and redefine timeless design aesthetics.The result is a twist on the traditional style with a modern edge that, while visually impressive, remains comfortable, highly functional, and above all else livable. A consummate design professional, Jana is a member of ASID. When Jana is not designing interiors she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, baking and enjoying all things chocolate and coffee.

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Megan Bachmann Interiors specializes in full service residential interior design. A former fashion buyer turned interior designer, Megan loves creating beautiful and functional spaces. Megan Bachmann Interiors is located in Burlingame, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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Shavonda Gardner is the Designer, Blogger, and Social Media Influencer behind the Interior Design and Lifestyle blog, SG Style. After serving in the military she discovered her love of design and thus began her pursuit into interiors. She is passionate about small space living and believes that just because you live small it doesn’t mean you can’t have big bold style. She believes every space needs something black and something a bit unexpected, but ultimately she believes that spaces should bring joy to those who inhabit them. Everyone is different and our homes should be a reflection of those who live in them.

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Since 2000, Tamara Stephenson has been busy creating beautiful interiors for clients. She has fine-tuned her aesthetic, which refer to as”sophisticated cottage.” Since graduating from both Castleton University then Parsons School of Design, she has worked as a residential interior designer, author of popular design and lifestyle blog, Nest by Tamara, and more recently as creative director/co-owner of textile and wallpaper company, root cellar designs. Tamara’s interiors are a medley of modern furnishings, accessories and eclectic art which she combines with antiques and vintage finds, and they are layered yet well edited to reflect the client’s personality. As a well known expert in the industry, Tamara is regularly invited to speak at design industry events about interior design, entertaining and the international design markets. In spring 2015, Tamara joined forces with long-time friend and fashion designer, Susan Young to create home collection company Root Cellar Designs LLC. Currently, they have eight fabric and four wallpaper collections which are sold exclusively to the design trade in several showrooms around the country with ready-made pillows, table linens and fashion accessories sold in exclusive home shops around the country.

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Rachel Moriarty is a leading home style expert, best selling author, speaker, brand ambassador, product designer and cohost of the popular Design+Style podcast. Recently, named one of “2018 Most Influential People” in Real Estate Staging, Rachel is also an award-winning designer with more than 13 years of experience redesigning the houses, vacation and investment homes of successful professionals in and around San Diego County and nationwide via her online services. Her work as a photo stylist has been published in home furnishing catalogs and industry and shelter magazines. A treasure huntress since the age of 12, her specialty is elevating spaces by incorporating her clients family heirlooms and is known for her use of playful patterns, bold strokes of color and serious style. Rachel’s current projects include a new tile line with Elegant Mosaics, the design and launch of The Design Network’s new eDesign platform and the renovation of three homes for a new HGTV series scheduled to launch in early 2019.

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Angela Todd, Principal. I am a live wire full of creativity, passion, drive, and enthusiasm. I never felt like I chose interior design as a career; I felt it was revealed to me. It is exactly what I am supposed to do.I love beautiful spaces, interesting stories, history, and architecture. I approach interior design more in how spaces feel, rather than what one can define in a formula. A great interior to me is about weaving a story into the fabric of the design. We may not realize it, but for most of us the life experiences we have, coupled with our personality, give someone like me a distinct vision of a beautifully finished interior.I am a bit of an irreverent soul. I live to juxtapose raw with refined, as well as sophistication with spontaneity. I like to use color and pattern to set a mood in a space which tells visitors something subtle about my clients. At our core, we believe our job is creating memorable backdrops that tell the story of fascinating and intricate lives. I work and reside on the east side of Portland near Mount Tabor in a 1916 foursquare with great bones, a story, and a heart. I am lovingly restoring her to glory. In my free time, I love to entertain, enjoy music, laugh, and travel to places with soul and profound histories.

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Susan M. Jamieson, ASID is the founder of Bridget Beari Designs, Inc. where she works primarily on high-end residential interior design projects in Virginia as well cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Florida and internationally in Costa Rica and Mexico. Her work has been featured in national and local magazine such as Traditional Home, Southern Living, Virginia Living, Rhome, Washington Post and Richmond Magazine. Susan’s projects have also been featured on HGTV and TLC. Her daily blog Bridget Beari gives interior design and lifestyle tips as well as insights into her design business and travels. Susan is a regular in giving advise for the local newspapers and magazines. Her design philosophy is simple: “ Good design comes from the ability to visualize the potential in every space.” Follow Susan here: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest .

Award-winning Baton Rouge-based interior designer and blogger Arianne Bellizaire bases her distinctive aesthetic on creating just the right amount of tension between clean and fresh, and bold and colorful.On her popular blog, Inspired to Style, Arianne connects with design enthusiasts and industry peers, sharing decorating tips, curating design inspiration, and reporting on the latest design trends, as well as offering a behind-the-scenes look at her own latest design projects.With bachelor’s and master’s degrees in communications and a decade-long career in PR prior to launching her design firm in 2013, Arianne is a seasoned pro at bringing the topic of interior design to life in her own content, at industry speaking engagements, and in a litany of collaborative efforts with top brands and influencers. Among Arianne’s many awards and achievements in her design career, she has been named a High Point Market Authority Style Spotter (2015), Perlick Ambassador of Cool (2017), Villeroy & Boch Color Challenge Winner (2017), Modenus Blog Tour invitee (2016 & 2019), and Modenus DesignHound (Spain and London 2016, Surfaces 2018).Her blog is a two-time nominee for the Amara Interior Blog Awards (2016, 2017) and is currently listed as one of the Modenus Top 100 Influential Blogs.Her work and expertise have been featured in Rue Daily, House Beautiful, Good Housekeeping, Editor-At-Large, and USA Today.

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Wendy Woloshchuk is the principal designer and owner of Details Full Service Interiors, based in Monson, Massachusetts. She works with clients both regionally and across the country. Her scope of work ranges from full kitchen and bathroom renovations to accessorizing a living Wendy believes in creating comfortable, personalized, and memorable spaces for busy clients who want to make the most of their time and resources. Her work has been featured in several print and online publications. She is the author of numerous interior design guides. Additionally, she shares her practical design and decorating advice on The Daily Details – her daily live show on the Details Facebook page.Wendy started Details Full Service Interiors, a Western Massachusetts interior design company, over 10 years ago after completing design school. She stays current by attending multiple industry events annually.

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At Julie Schuster Design Studio, the focus is on creating spaces that nurture and support the people that live in them. Our specialty is uniting both the physical as well as the emotional well-being of your environment. Our holistic style does this collaboratively with each and every client by taking the time to “coax” out the desires and vision that each of us has for the spaces we all want to live in. The results are “invigorating interior spaces for people to live and function in.” Julie is a contributing writer, published in Designers Today and Kitchen & Bath Business, as well as serving on the Editorial Advisory Board for Kitchen & Bath Business. She is currently a Brand Ambassador for Robern Cabinetry, as well. Julie is a nationally sought speaker on the subjects of Interior Design and Feng Shui, as well as Universal Design and Multigenerational Designing. Julie holds a BS in Business, as well as a degree in Interior Design from New York School for Interior Design. She is a Red Ribbon Certified Feng Shui Practitioner with The International Feng Shui Guild. Additionally, she holds the certification of “Certified Living in Place Professional (CLIPP); who’s focus is on environments safe and accessible to those with physical limitations.

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From seaside homes to luxury condominiums in Boston’s Back Bay, award-winning interior designer Pamela Copeman is noted for her posh panache and timeless designs that unite classic style with a modern, often colorful twist.With over 20 years of experience designing exceptional living spaces for a variety of clients, Pamela prides herself on keeping up with the latest and greatest products and trends in interior design. By working collaboratively with clients, Pamela ensures that each space she designs is a true reflection of the people who live in it.Pamela has been recognized by her peers in the design world, national publications, as well as locally. Pamela is the recipient of multiple design awards including a 2014 Design Excellence Award from ASID New England. She has also been featured in South Shore Living magazine, The Boston Globe, and Traditional Home. Pamela authors Posh Palettes, an Interior Design and Art blog and has been part of several prestigious design blogging panels including Modenus’ BlogTour of Venice and Milan and Brizo’s “Blogger 19”. Additionally, Pamela is an accomplished oil painter and mixed media artist. Her art work is showcased locally at La Petite Maison in downtown Hingham as well as local art festivals. Describing her artistic style as classic, colorful, eclectic and loose, Pamela paints with a designer’s eye and a firm belief that inspiration is everywhere.

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Stephanie believes that your house should reflect who you are and the way you want to live. Her passion is creating spaces that are beautiful and inviting, while functioning effortlessly in your day to day life. By listening to her clients, she creates a personalized vision for each and every space and then works in collaboration with tradespeople to execute the final design. Whether your style is traditional, modern, or a little bit of both, Stephanie will work with you to create a fresh, timeless interior that speaks to you. S Squared Interiors specializes in turn-key interior design, including space-planning, renovations, and new construction in both residential and commercial applications. Stephanie graduated from Meredith College with a BS in Interior Design and is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers. In 2007, she realized a professional goal by becoming an NCIDQ certified Interior Designer. When she’s not working with clients, she enjoys spending time with her husband, eleven-year-old twins and two dogs.

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Anna Gibson is an AKBD certified kitchen and bathroom designer. Hailing from Israel, she has been based in Reston for the past 18 years. Growing up with a civil engineer dad, Anna is no stranger to hard hats and construction sites. With over 15 years of her own hands-on experience in residential construction, coupled with a natural ability for design and architecture, Anna provides a wealth of knowledge and creativity to her customers. Keeping up with her international upbringing Anna loves to travel around the world to collect new ideas that help inspire her design work. Anna works across the full spectrum of projects ranging from multi-unit condominiums to multi-million dollar custom homes. Anna’s biggest passion is kitchens as she strives to create spaces that enhance her clients’ lifestyles. Anna recently won the Blue Ribbon award from NVBIA for best features in new custom construction in Northern Virginia, her kitchens are featured in Home and Design Magazine, she has been selected as a featured speaker as part of the “Voices of the Industry” at the 2018 KBIS Conference and she continues to grow with the industry to provide the best for her clients.

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Laurel Bern is an award-winning interior designer and blogger from Bronxville, New York. Through her popular blog, Laurel Home, she has drawn a large following due to her candid style of writing, useful information and warm community of readers.Laurel’s interior design work has been featured in national as well as Westchester County, New York shelter magazines. She is known for a having a young-traditional aesthetic and is one to buck many of the current trends unless, they happen to be classic favorites.For two years running for 2018-2019, she has come in first place out of some 200 design bloggers/social media influencers nominated for Modenus/Design Hounds Influencer of the Year. In addition to her design work and blogging, Laurel has authored four helpful online interior design guides, for professionals and design enthusiasts alike.

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Michele Alfano Design LLC is a collaborative design studio located in Hudson Valley, NY. With formal architecture training and experience, Michele Alfano brings a distinctive bold and modern architectural approach to interiors, furniture and product design. Alfano refers to her design style as “a tailored emotional intelligence,”- Livable Modern spaces that are both eye-catching, highly functional and inspire well-being. It’s her disciplined yet edgy detailing which brings spaces to life by beckoning its users to touch, to emote and to challenge them to think. Alfano has received plenty of attention from brands, publications and media for her work. She was selected for the DXV Design Panel 2017 to re-imagine the modern movement; the bathroom design was featured in such publications as the New York Times T Style, Luxe, Interior Design, Elle Decor, Vanity Fair, Metropolitan Home, Metropolis, and Architectural Digest. Michele received accolades from the 2017 BLANCO by Design contest and been an invited speaker on design panels at KBIS and Wanted Design. She has received honors in the industry, including KBDN Top Innovators 2018 in the Kitchen and Bath industry, the 21st Interiors Award for Best Public Space, and has appeared on BlogTalkRadio. In her design blog MOD Design Guru, Alfano’s modern voice explores new innovations in the industry and investigates how lifestyles evolve alongside design trends. MOD Design has been recognized by the JDR Industry Awards and the Modenus Top 100 Interior Design Blogs and Influencers, and Alfano has been invited to travel and write for brands such as Tile of Spain, Miele, Mr. Steam, Brizo, Zephyr, DXV, Du Verre, the NKBA, Modenus, and Axor. Michele feels strongly about the importance of giving back and has, since 2012, participated both as a designer, steering committee member and Brand Ambassador for DIFFA’s Picnic by Design and Dining by Design.

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Jill Seidner is a Los Angeles based Interior Designer specializing in commercial & residential interior design. She is active in the design community & also the original Los Angeles blogger for the Material Girls Blog, in addition to her own blog and social media following. She is an alumni of two Blog Tours, London and NYC as well as co-hosting a design walking tour for a past Blog Tour LA group.

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Jennifer Moreau’s early passion for the arts has led her to a 10+ year career in Interior Design that has become second nature. Drawing inspiration from her clients’ lives and the home’s surroundings, while creating a gorgeous and liveable environment has become her signature as the principal at Moreau Designs. She believes it really is how you feel in a space that matters, whether it’s comforting, inspiring or grounding, your home should be your haven. She is always striving to become more connected to client’s needs and creating the lifestyle the client desires even if they don’t know it initially. Jennifer keeps active in her community through public art and charity events and has made appearances on CTLive, Connecticut’s premier lifestyle tv show. Supporting local and global artisan’s is a platform and practice in her designs near and dear to her heart. You can find her blog at www.moreaudesigns.com where her humor is obvious, she likes to keep it real online and in person.

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Mitzi Beach A.S.I.D. C.A.P.S. is an award-winning Interior Designer, Author, and Baby Boomer Marketing & Lifestyle Specialist. Mitzi, armed with 30 years experience and a masters degree in interior design, she is one of the Design Hounds top 100 influencers 2018, selected as a member of the prestigious Style Spotters High Point market in North Carolina, as well as High Point Market Design Bloggers Tour, quoted in The Wall Street Journal as an expert in the emerging Aging in Place (AIP) trend. Along with designers across America, her home is featured in the 2018 “Christmas by Design” book.

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I started my career as a graphic designer, gaining a solid grounding in all elements of design including colour, proportion, shape and size. After having been a stay-at-home-Mom for 19 years, I went back to school to become a certified Interior Decorator. I launched my initial business in 2009 to provide Interior Decorator and Design Consultant services in the Ottawa area. I quickly realized that the elements of design I had been taught as a graphic artist, seamlessly translated to Interior Design and Interior Decorating.My personal interest in small space design has become an integral part of my business. I experienced downsizing first hand moving from a large family country home, to a smaller city home, then finally to a new condo build in the heart of downtown Ottawa.I love designing smaller spaces as they require attention to design detail while also mastering the practical matters of function and form. However, smaller spaces, out of necessity need to be well edited to ensure you are still surrounded by the things you love, regardless of design trends.I have been published in Style at Home, Ottawa at Home Magazine, Ottawa Magazine, and The Ottawa Citizen. I have been honoured with an award from the Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA). My passion for working with colour led me to become certified as a True Colour Expert/TCE through colour guru Maria Killam’s excellent colour courses.“I am passionate about helping clients enjoy an organized, curated and functional life filled with beauty and a touch of luxury. ”

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Lauren Pearson Rivera has passionately pursued Interior Design interest since a young age. Her lifelong dedication to design and her artistic talent is used to provide comprehensive and personalized design services. Her time spent studying and traveling throughout Europe has instilled in her a diverse foundation in design concepts, inspiration and practices. Lauren graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Interior Design.

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Real Estate Agents Beverly Hills Ca

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The agenda will have something for everyone.

Into transportation tech? We’ll be joined by Cruise’s Kyle Vogt, BMW’s Dieter May, and Uber’s new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Want to learn more about AI? Kai-Fu Lee from Sinovation and Clinc’s Jason Mars have plenty to show off. Or maybe you’re into cryptocurrencies? Well, we’ve got Ripple’s Brad Garlinghouse, Arrington XRP Capital’s Michael Arrington, Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong, and SEC SF Regional Director Jina Choi.

And that only scratches the surface.

Alongside the Main Stage agenda, we’ll also have the Next Stage with longer sessions and more panelists. This will give attendees the opportunity to dive deep on a particular subject.

We’re very proud of the show we’ve put together and are thrilled to give you a look at what’s in store.

Editor’s Note: Not all of our speakers are included on this agenda as we like to keep a couple tricks up our sleeves. ;)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH

Early Morning

How Did I Get Here by Cyan Banister (Founders Fund)

Founders Fund Partner Cyan Banister tells her surprising origin story and explains how people, not processes, were the key to her success. Main Stage @ 9:05AM

Beyond Moonshots with Alan Stern (NASA)

Alan Stern has overseen ambitious projects from NASA’s New Horizons Pluto mission to Moon Express’s attempt at a privately developed lunar landing. Hear what’s next for interplanetary exploration and commercialization from an aerospace veteran. Next Stage @ 9:05AM

Gaming’s Next Respawn with John Riccitiello (Unity Technologies)

Unity wants to turn consumers into creators. Hear CEO John Riccitiello explain how his company’s gaming engine is making that possible by building development tools accessible to anyone. Main Stage @ 9:25AM

Rewriting Life’s Future with Rachel Haurwitz (Caribou Biosciences)

A fireside chat with Rachel Haurwitz, the chief executive and founder of Caribou Biosciences and one of the patent holders for CRISPR — the gene editing technology that may rewrite life as we know it. Next Stage @ 9:25AM

Insuring the Future with Mario Schlosser (Oscar Health) and Daniel Schreiber (Lemonade)

Two leading insuretech CEOs will discuss the challenges and opportunities of building a company in one of the world’s most sclerotic industries. Next Stage @ 9:45AM

Late Morning

From Private to Public with Drew Houston (Dropbox)

Dropbox’s CEO spent more than 10 years preparing his cloud storage company to go public; he’ll talk about what kept him going and where Dropbox goes from here. Main Stage @ 10:05AM

Beyond Startup Battlefield with Bobby Lo (Vurb), Aaron Patzer (Vital Software) and Michelle Zatlyn (Cloudflare)

Participating in the TechCrunch Disrupt Battlefield can give your startup a distinct advantage. We talk to several Battlefield alumni and find out how the experience affected them. Next Stage @ 10:10AM

Decoding the DNA Opportunity with Anne Wojcicki (23andMe)

Anne Wojcicki co-founded 23andMe to empower consumers with their genetic information. Now, 12 years after its founding, hear from CEO Wojcicki on the tremendous opportunities that can be unlocked by genetic testing. Main Stage @ 10:50AM

The Promise and Perils of Early Branding with Emily Heyward (Red Antler), Philip Krim (Casper) and Tina Sharkey (Brandless)

Building a brand isn’t as simple as choosing a color scheme and designing a logo. Emily Heyward, Philip Krim and Tina Sharkey are experts in the business. Listen as they share their insights. Next Stage @ 11:05AM

The Race to Win at AI: A Cross-Border View with Kai-Fu Lee (Sinovation Ventures)

Distinguished technologist and investor, Kai-Fu Lee on his provocative, forthcoming book, “AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and The New World Order.” (Dr. Lee will also participate in a separate audience Q&A session after this interview.) Main Stage @ 11:15AM

Making Sound Investments with Ashton Kutcher and Effie Epstein (Sound Ventures)

Sound Ventures partners Ashton Kutcher and Effie Epstein on their firm’s investment thesis, the influence of celebrity status, and more in this wide-ranging interview. Main Stage @ 11:35AM

Advancing Equity in Silicon Valley: In Conversation with Arlan Hamilton (Backstage Capital) and Aniyia Williams (Black & Brown Founders)

Silicon Valley does not have a good track record when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Companies point to the “pipeline problem” as the culprit. But that’s a myth. Hear Arlan Hamilton and Aniyia Williams discuss how black and Latinx founders can take a bigger share of Silicon Valley’s money. Next Stage @ 11:50AM

Afternoon

Back in Fashion with Sophia Amoruso (Girlboss)

Sophia Amoruso founded and ran Nasty Gal and, along the way, turned her book Girlboss and Netflix series into a media company. Amoruso will sit down with former TechCrunch co-editor Alexia Bonatsos to discuss the challenges facing young executives of startups. Main Stage @ 1:00PM

Hardware (Investing) is Hard with Peter Barrett (Playground Global), Helen Boniske (Lemnos Labs) and Cyril Ebersweiler (Hax)

Three top hardware VCs discuss how AI, better sensors and GPUs, and the changing labor markets are remaking the robotics world. Next Stage @ 1:15PM

Live Demo with Jason Mars (Clinc)

See the latest in conversational artificial intelligence with this startup out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Main Stage @ 1:20PM

Defending the Future with Marillyn Hewson (Lockheed Martin)

As the CEO of Lockheed Martin, Marillyn Hewson has the tall order of leading the massive technology company in the age of Trump. Hear about the company’s latest efforts in artificial intelligence and space travel from the 35-year veteran of the company. Main Stage @ 1:35PM

Building the Car of Tomorrow, Today with Reilly Brennan (Trucks VC), Chris Urmson (Aurora) and others to be announced

Hear a discussion around regulations, technology and processes that need to be in place before self-driving cars can become a reality. Next Stage @ 1:40PM

Introduction to Startup Battlefield

Startup Battlefield host Anthony Ha explains the rules. Main Stage @ 2:05PM

Launching a New Space Economy with Natalya Bailey (Accion Systems), Peter Beck (Rocket Labs) and Will Marshall (Planet)

As rockets and satellites proliferate, Natalya Bailey, Peter Beck and Will Marshall will discuss how a new space economy is being built with room for nations and startups alike. Next Stage @ 2:05PM

Startup Battlefield Competition – Flight #1

TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $100,000. Main Stage @ 2:10PM

In Conversation with Avichal Garg (Electric Capital) and others to be announced

Electric Capital’s Avichal Garg and others discuss all the variables that go along with an Initial Coin Offering. Next Stage @ 2:50PM

Early Evening

From Blockchain to Banking with Brad Garlinghouse (Ripple) and Michael Arrington (Arrington XRP Capital, founder, TechCrunch)

What sets XRP apart from the rest of the crypto crowd, and what’s in store for this intriguing, if volatile, category? Main Stage @ 3:00PM

Venture Capital in 2018 with Aileen Lee (Cowboy Ventures), Megan Quinn (Spark Capital), Sarah Tavel (Benchmark Capital)

Hear three leading venture capitalists talk about the trends impacting, and in some cases roiling, the business of investing in startups. Main Stage @ 3:25PM

Reaching The Next Gamers with Roblox’s David Baszucki (Roblox)

The founder and CEO of Roblox built one of the most popular gaming platforms of this generation. During his fireside chat he’s set to talk about building a brand that’s embraced by younger players, and why Roblox is moving into education. Main Stage @ 4:10PM

Deliverance with DoorDash’s Tony Xu

As long as people are hungry and busy, food delivery will continue to have a huge market. All the same, it’s also a fiercely competitive business, with hundreds of me-too offerings, and hundreds more variants on the basic model. Hear from the founder and CEO of one of the leading startups in that space, DoorDash, talk about how he built a startup that stands apart from the fray and where it will go next. Next Stage @ 4:35PM

The Future of Finance with Jina Choi (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, San Francisco)

Jina Choi is the director of the SEC’s San Francisco Regional Office where she sits at the epicenter of startups and finance. In this wide-ranging discussion we’ll explore what it takes to regulate, manage, and grow the financial world in a place where the rules change every minute. Main Stage @ 4:50PM

The Screen Is The Most Important Place In The World with Clark Valberg (InVision)

Prototyping an app or website used to take far too long. InVision’s collaboration and design software have changed that, but will it be enough to dethrone Adobe? Next Stage @ 4:55PM

Startup Battlefield Competition – Flight #2

TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $100,000. Main Stage @ 5:10PM

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH

Early Morning

Product Launch and Fireside Chat Dieter May (BMW)

Watch the unveiling of BMW’s next innovation and hear what it took to build the technology. Main Stage @ 9:05AM

Running Toward Connected Fitness with John Foley (Peloton)

Peloton has transformed the fitness game with its internet-connected stationary bikes. Founder and CEO John Foley will join us to discuss the unicorn company’s rapid growth in the world of high-tech fitness. Next Stage @ 9:05AM

Finding the Next Silicon Valley with Doug Leone (Sequoia)

Hear how the global managing partner of Sequoia Capital helped set an overseas strategy — and cemented the firm’s status for years to come in this wide-ranging fireside chat with a icon in venture capital. Main Stage @ 9:25AM

Out of Prison, Off the Streets

Strong communities inside and outside of prison can help foster success. Hear from Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins (Promise), Rose Afriyie (mRelief), Frederick Hutson (Pigeonly) and Neil Shah about how tech can help empower inmates and create pathways to success in communities. Next Stage @ 9:25AM

A Very Busy Bee with Whitney Wolfe Herd (Bumble)

As the founder and CEO of one of the hottest dating apps, Whitney Wolfe Herd is set to discuss Bumble’s rapid growth, expansion into new verticals, and the company’s unconventional strategy around funding. Main Stage @ 9:45AM

Security in the Age of AI with Nicole Eagan (Darktrace) and Fengmin Gong (DiDi Labs)

Machine learning can help companies better protect their networks, but it also provides attackers with new tools. DiDi Labs Security VP Fengmin Gong and Darktrace CEO Nicole Eagan will discuss how their companies use these new technologies to keep hackers at bay and how others can do the same to keep their systems secure. Next Stage @ 9:50AM

Moonshot Philanthropy with Priscilla Chan (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative)

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative co-founder Priscilla Chan will discuss how tech giants can fund the next era of charity, balancing global giving with local causes, and funding social good startups to create a sustainable positive impact. Main Stage @ 10:10AM

Having Space in the Fund with Rob Coneybeer (Shasta Ventures), Tess Hatch (Bessemer Venture Partners) and Matt Ocko (DCVC)

They wanted moonshots, and now they have them. Hear from three top VCs on how space is no longer the final frontier of investing. Next Stage @ 10:10AM

Late Morning

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM Uber, One Year Later with Dara Khosrowshahi (Uber)

Dara Khosrowshahi joined Uber last September following the ouster of then-CEO Travis Kalanick. It’s been a year since Khosrowshahi has taken the helm, and it’s time to talk about the challenges so far. Main Stage @ 10:50AM

Fireside Chat with Nikolay Storonsky (Revolut)

Nikolay Storonsky took his company from a $350 million valuation to a $1.7 billion valuation in under six months. Hear how he did it. Next Stage @ 11:05AM

Investing Outside the Valley with Steve Case (Revolution) and J.D. Vance (Rise of the Rest)

Aol co-founder Steve Case and best-selling author J.D. Vance are on a quest to find and fund startups throughout the United States. With a fresh $150 million ready to invest, hear why the pair is bullish on startups operating outside of Silicon Valley. Main Stage @ 11:20AM

The Art of Scaling with Reid Hoffman (Greylock)

As PayPal’s COO, LinkedIn’s co-founder, and a Greylock partner, Reid Hoffman turns ideas into world-changing companies. Hear his thoughts on tomorrow’s startup opportunities, today’s industry problems, and evergreen strategies to improve your business. Main Stage @ 11:40AM

Answering the Door with Jamie Siminoff (Ring)

Hardware is hard but Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff makes it look easy. Siminoff took the company from upstart to Amazon-owned in a few short years. How do you keep hardware fresh and how do you ensure privacy and security in a world of IoT? Siminoff has some ideas. Next Stage @ 11:50AM

Afternoon

Electronic Apparel Demo with Rich Mahoney (Seismic)

Seismic founder and CEO Rich Mahoney will debut the latest version of his startup’s powered clothing. Through a combination of textiles and robotics, Seismic’s garments are a kind of soft robotic exoskeleton. The suit’s electro-mechanical muscles increase the wearer’s mobility, while remaining discreet under their clothing. Next Stage @ 1:05PM

Taking on Silicon Valley with Marty Chavez (Goldman Sachs)

Goldman Sachs is taking over the tech world through engineering (and not the financial kind); we’ll talk with its CFO (and former COO) about the banking giant’s road map through Silicon Valley. Main Stage @ 1:20PM

United in Discord with Jason Citron (Discord)

Hear CEO Jason Citron talk about how the company he founded dominated an emerging market for messaging and leveled up online gaming by erasing the stereotype of the lonely gamer. Next Stage @ 1:20PM

Fireside Chat with Baiju Bhatt (Robinhood)

Hear how Robinhood figured out how to woo a younger audience into investing. But the startup, now worth $5.6 billion, can’t just remain a free stock trading app if it wants to become a next-generation financial institution — and it’s now looking to take over the whole notion of an investment portfolio including with cryptocurrency. Main Stage @ 1:40PM

Building for Voice with Jason Mars (Clinc) and Alex Smola (Amazon Web Services)

Once upon a time, we used our voices for the vast majority of our communication. And then came the written word, and then came the internet. But everything old is new again. Hear from Jason Mars and Alex Smola as they discuss how voice may be the next dominant interface and how to build for that future. Next Stage @ 1:40PM

Startup Battlefield – Flight #3

TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $50,000. Main Stage @ 2:05PM

Connecting the Blocks with Sam Cassatt, Amanda Gutterman and Joseph Lubin (Consensys)

There is perhaps no firm that has done as much to promote the adoption of Ethereum as the dominant cryptocurrency platform for actual product development as Consensys. Hear the firm’s leaders discuss the possibilities of Ethereum and share their insights. Main Stage @ 2:55PM

Fireside Chat with Michael Rubin (Fanatics)

Hear serial entrepreneur Michael Rubin talk about what it’s like to run an e-commerce business worth billions. Next Stage @ 2:50PM

Early Evening

The Sky’s the Limit with Chris Anderson (3DR), Adam Bry (Skydio), Laura Major (CyPhy) and Arnaud Thiercelin (DJI)

The drone revolution has just begun. From hobbyists to agriculture to the military, UAVs are set to have a profound impact on our economy and lives. Chris Anderson, Adam Bry and Arnaud Thiercelin will discuss the potential impact — and roadblocks — drones will face in the coming years. Next Stage @ 3:30PM

Driving Self-Driving Cars with Kyle Vogt (Cruise)

Fresh off a $2 billion investment from Softbank, hear a discussion with the CEO and co-founder of Cruise on building a self-driving startup, working through regulations and working as a startup within a massive company like General Motors. Main Stage @ 3:40PM

Building Successful E-Commerce with Warby Parker’s David Gilboa

Warby Parker’s co-founder and co-CEO David Gilboa launched and scaled Warby Parker to become an iconic eyeglass brand. He’ll fill us in on what it took to build the e-commerce company in the age of Amazon. Main Stage @ 4:00PM

Scooting Through Regulation with Emily Warren (Lime) and others to be announced

Emily Warren, formerly of Lyft’s transportation policy, joined Lime in early 2018 to help navigate the murky waters of on-demand transportation. Now that she’s settled in, we’ll learn what makes scooters and bikes trickier to navigate than on-demand car rides. Next Stage @ 4:15PM

Even Harder Things with Ben Horowitz (Andreessen Horowitz)

The renowned A16z investor and startup whisperer will sit down to discuss the hard things facing founders right now and how he feels they should overcome them. Main Stage @ 4:20PM

Launch and Demo with Brynn Putnam (Mirror)

Watch the unveiling of Mirror, which aims to redefine personal fitness. Main Stage @ 4:40PM

Why Chinese Tech Companies Go Public in the U.S. with Hans Tung (GGV Capital) and Yi Wang (LingoChamp)

Will the Belt and Road initiative pave over U.S. capital markets? GGV Capital managing partner Hans Tung and Yi Wang the CEO of Liulishuo discuss Chinese tech companies’ road to public markets in the U.S. Next Stage @ 5:05PM

Startup Battlefield – Flight #4

TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $100,000. Main Stage @ 5:15PM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH

Early Morning

Beauty and the Beat with Emily Weiss (Glossier) and Kirsten Green (Forerunner Ventures)

Cosmetics company Glossier got its start as a spinoff of a beauty blog, Into the Gloss, and both have become that rare thing in the world of startups, breakout hits. Hear from the mastermind behind both, Emily Weiss and her star investor Kirsten Green, about how the two were built, and why they don’t worry about being beat by Amazon. Main Stage @ 9:05AM

The Power and the Promise of 5G with Chaitanya Kanojia (Starry) and others to be announced

5G has been on the horizon for years, and it looks like it’s almost here. What does that mean? Will it be the technological leap we’ve been waiting for? Next Stage @ 9:05AM

Quantum Supremacy with Dario Gil (IBM)

IBM has long been at the forefront of quantum computing research. Dr. Dario Gil heads up IBM’s AI research efforts and commercial quantum computing program. We’ll talk about what quantum computing is, what it means for the future of tech and how we can separate hype from reality. Main Stage @ 9:30AM

Dismantling Algorithmic Bias with Patrick Ball (HRDAG), Brian Brackeen (Kairos) and Kristian Lum (HRDAG)

We often hear of racist and biased algorithms, but what does it take to ensure the algorithms used to make decisions about potentially life-changing circumstances like bail and policing are fair? And what does fair even mean? Human Rights Data Analysis data scientists Patrick Ball and Kristian Lum are going to help answer those questions. Next Stage @ 9:45AM

Building a Quantum Computing startup with Chad Rigetti (Rigetti Computing)

Rigetti Computing wants to make quantum computing available to every developer. To do that, the well-funded startup is building its own quantum computers that will compete with those of its bigger competitors. Rigetti Founder and CEO Chad Rigetti will join us to talk about the challenges of building a quantum computer in 2018 and where the company is going next. Main Stage @ 9:50AM

Printing the Next Footwear Joseph DeSimone (Carbon) and Eric Liedtke (Adidas)

Carbon’s unique technology has already printed thousands of Adidas 3D Futurecraft sneakers, with plans to expand into the millions. Hear executives from both companies talk about using technology to design soles that can’t be created with more traditional methods. Main Stage @ 10:10AM

Y Combinator Do’s and Don’ts: In Conversation with Dalton Caldwell and Michael Seibel (Y Combinator)

Y Combinator fundamentally changed the investing game circa 2007 with its approach of taking shots in the dark on a wide array of companies. That strategy finally paid off earlier this year when Dropbox went public, a “dream come true” for the firm. But now there are dozens of accelerators and an at-times ridiculous amount of seed capital available — so it comes down to what Y Combinator can offer its founders and where it thinks the whole idea of an “accelerator” is going. Next Stage @ 10:10AM

Late Morning

Creating A Monster with Mike Judge (HBO’s Silicon Valley)

No show has done a better job of portraying Silicon Valley than… well, Silicon Valley. Co-creator Mike Judge talks about the show’s monster success. Plus, what’s new for Season 6? Main Stage @ 11:15AM

Demo with Brian Brackeen (Kairos)

Facial recognition is coming whether we like or not, but Kairos CEO Brian Brackeen is particularly cautious about how this technology might be used. Main Stage @ 11:35AM

In Conversation with Laura Deming (The Longevity Fund), Arvind Gupta (SOSV), Nina Kjellson (Canaan Partners)

Join us to discuss what’s overhyped and underfunded in the world in the world of biotech investing.

Next Stage @ 11:45AM

The Future of African Tech with Tayo Oviosu (Paga) and others to be announced.

Elite members of Africa’s startup landscape like Paga Payments chief executive Tayo Oviosu talk to us about the challenges and opportunities in one of the newest (and most exciting) emerging markets for tech entrepreneurship. Main Stage @ 11:50AM

Afternoon

Are Fat Rounds Eating the Lean Startup? with Eric Ries (author, The Lean Startup) and David Hornik (August Capital)

In an era of multi-billion dollar investment rounds and hundred billion dollar funds can a lean startup survive? Eric Ries, the architect of the lean startup model, and David Hornik, the managing partner of August Capital, will help us find out. Next Stage @ 1:10PM

Startup Battlefield Alumni Update

Battlefield startups from the past return to the stage to tell us what they’ve been up to since they competed for the Disrupt Cup. Main Stage @ 1:15PM

Extinguishing Silicon Valley’s Trash Fire with Danielle Brown (Google) and Bo Young Lee (Uber)

Uber and Google’s respective heads of diversity have been busy. While Uber looked to recover from a year of sexual harassment allegations, Google had some problems of its own. We’ll hear from Uber’s Bo Young Lee and Google’s Danielle Brown about how each company is trying to make amends. Next Stage @ 1:35PM

Startup Battlefield Final

TechCrunch’s iconic startup competition is back, as entrepreneurs from around the world pitch expert judges and vie for the Battlefield Cup and $100,000. Main Stage @ 1:40PM

Hackathon Finals

Finalists from our first-ever virtual Hackathon will take the stage to pitch their wares. Next Stage @ 2:00PM

How Coinbase Keeps Building with Brian Armstrong (Coinbase)

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has kept his company going through booms and busts. In this one-on-one we’ll explore what Coinbase did to keep its focus on providing cryptocurrency services. Main Stage @ 3:20PM

Launch and Demo with Delane Parnell (PlayVS)

Hear from Delane Parnell about the evolution of esports, and check out the high school esports platform for the very first time. Main Stage @ 3:40PM

Early Evening

Startup Battlefield Closing Awards Ceremony

Watch the crowning of the latest winner of Startup Battlefield. Main Stage @ 4:15PM

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