SheSoAmbitious

Beyonce Supports Michele Obama "Let's Move!' Campaign

2011-04-28T05:19:00.000-07:00

Ummm....I know Beyonce fans will probably want to murder me (cough, cough Stephen), but come on this video is mad young. If she would've done it in the beginning of her career I would understand more, but this is just low budget of Beyonce...take the kids outside or to the gym at least to move they body (lol).

The video is supportive to the First Lady Michelle Obama national "Let's Move!" campaign. One way Beyonce is showing her support for the campaign is by releasing a new version of "Get me Bodied," titled "Move Your Body," to allow students across the country get involved in the initiative, which is supposed to encourage healthy eating and exercise in schools.

Its cool though. Check it out:

Back off Obama Birth Certificate!

2011-04-28T05:02:00.000-07:00

Many may disagree with me with this......but why does it seem like when a person of color continue to obtain success and/or in a high powerful position, they are constantly being questioned. Not only do they get questioned by others (mostly white America), but they always have to prove themselves as far as their credentials and qualifications. BACK OFF OUR PRESIDENT....Especially you...CHUMP! (Sorry, I meant Trump)

Ambitious Song of the Day: Slippin'

2011-04-28T04:52:00.000-07:00

One of my favorites and believe it or not.....one of my favorite artist!

Interesting Story: Ted Williams

2011-01-08T16:44:00.000-08:00

Quote of the Day:

2010-10-03T07:25:00.000-07:00

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month I thought of one of my personal favorite quotes.

“Women are like teabags. You don't know how strong they are until you put them in hot water!” -Eleanor Roosevelt

How To Support Breast Cancer

2010-10-03T06:21:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know, October is the month of Breast Cancer Awareness. If you wondering how you can support the movement there are so many ways you can, besides just wearing pink or a pink ribbon. Here are somethings you can purchase to support the PINK MOVEMENT:

Essie’s We Can Do It Pink! Nail Polish – $8 (I think I'm purchase this!)

For each bottle of this limited edition nail polish sold, 10% of the proceeds goes to Living Beyond Breast Cancer, which helps women affected by breast cancer live the best possible life.

Ann Taylor Necklace – $38 Ann Taylor will donate 70% of the price of each charm necklace to the BCRF.
Shiseido Lip Gloss from Sephora- $22

$5 from every tube of this lip gloss sold goes to Women’s Cancer and Careers, an organization dedicated to supporting women in the workforce who are battling cancer.
Sonia Kashuk’s “Circle Around A Cause” Makeup Brush Set -19.99

For each makeup brush set sold, 15% goes to the BCRF. You can also checkout other items from Sonia Kashuck’s Breast Cancer Awareness collection, which are available here.

Lacoste Croc Tote – $60

10% of the proceeds from the sale of each pink Lacoste tote will go to BCRF.

“Coach for a Cure” Keyring- $58 Coach will donate 20% of the proceeds of this keyring and other “Coach for a Cure” products to the BCRF.

As for designers like Ralph Lauren, there are several choices with a collection just targeted to Breast Cancer Awareness. For example, this Pink Pony cap for $40:

To checkout more of Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Collection click the banner below. 10% of all Pink Pony products will go to Cancer Care and Prevention throughout the year!
There so many other ways to support breast cancer this is just a few.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Wake Up Everybody

2010-09-26T10:23:00.000-07:00

The irony of me waking up to this video the other day, but I love it!

Good Reads

2010-09-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

Lately, I have been trying to read again more as a hobby. I don't really listen to my ipod no more on the train for several reasons, so reading keeps me occupied and even right before I go to bed usually. Anyways last week, I read two great books that I feel I should share with you guys.

The first book I read was a book many of you guys may heard of by Steve Harvey Act Like A Lady, Think Like A Man. This book is based on relationships and was actually No. 1 on New York Times Hardcover Advice Best-Seller. It's somewhat of a fast read and probably won't take you forever to read. It was actually good and some parts actually made me laughed.

Another great book I read last week was called The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick. This was a good book my kind Jewish friend lend to me. It's a fiction short story about a woman who survived the Holocaust but who has no life in the present because her existence was stolen away from her in a past that does not end. This book is short, but in the very beginning it's important to read each word carefully. Overall, this was a great read!

What's New?

2010-09-26T08:58:00.000-07:00

Hey my ambitious ones! How are you guys? What's new? Well, I know for me the newest thing for me is finally purchasing a new charger, which allows me to blog again!

Hope all is well with you guys. I know I have been heavily busy and grinding trying to stay ambitious, hoping you guys doing the same!

Quote of the Day:

2010-09-01T16:13:00.000-07:00

"Action may not always bring happiness ... but there is no happiness without action." -Benjamin Disraeli

eHarmony.com Free Labor Day Communication Weekend

2010-09-01T15:35:00.000-07:00

Today I received a message from a friend that made me laugh and confused me. Anyways, to conclude our conversation the person was excited to inform me that eHarmony.com will be having a promotion this Labor Day Weekend. The promotion is a Free Communication Weekend from September 3rd through the 6th.

I did a little research on the information this person gave to me (who I won't mention lol), but the promotion is true. You can sign-up for FREE this weekend and try to find a love match. Word is this promotion was recently offered in the beginning of August and had greater success than anticipated. The person who sent me the message was very enthused about the promotion and plan on signing up, so who knows maybe you meet them if you sign up too.

Hey, you never know technology has built plenty of relationships......In my case, I'll just stick to LinkedIn (ha).

Happy Birthday Michael!!!!!

2010-08-29T08:02:00.001-07:00

You were truly BAD!!!

Back to School Deals

2010-08-29T07:23:00.000-07:00

It's time to take advantage of them "Back to School" deals. Here's some help I can offer:

College students or a faculty or staff member at any grade level can purchase a new Mac with Apple education pricing from May 25 through September 7, 2010, and you can get a free 8GB iPod touch
Chegg.com is the best for my college students. Don't want to purchase a book, well how about renting them for a semester or even half a semester?? This site saved me throughout college. The prices may be a little high now because they are becoming more popular and the timing for books in high demand.
Best Buy have great deals for back to school, so be sure to checkout they're site as well.

There are plenty of more great deals for back to school. I suggest you surf the net and remember to NEVER ORDER ANYTHING ONLINE WITHOUT GOOGLING "PROMO CODE." Promo codes will save you so much money to free shipping to percentages off your order. Good luck this year students!

Junior's Cheescake is Better with This

2010-08-29T07:01:00.000-07:00

So, I bought a friend a strawberry cheesecake from Junior's recently. I happened to visit the website before purchasing the cake and I came across this:
This coupon is valid for the rest of the year (December 31, 2010), which I find to be very good. I also find the options of using the coupon for $4 off a whole cake or receiving a free slice of cheesecake with your lunch/dinner entree to be very good as well. My overall suggestion is to never enter Junior's for the rest of the year without this COUPON!

Quote of the Day:

2010-08-29T06:51:00.000-07:00

"Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking."
-William B. Sprague

Ambitious Song of the Day: Power

2010-08-29T06:48:00.000-07:00

I got my POWER back! Anyways, the remix is better...

9-1-1

2010-08-16T17:56:00.000-07:00

I MISS YOU GUYS!!!!! So much has been going on and I will like to share. Let's see....life is picking up I recently started a new job, but real estate and marketing will always remain with me. This new job is a little more work intensive so my blogging has went downhill sadly, but checkout my Tumblr I update it more often through my Blackberry.

As for the personal life, just say a lot...good and bad. Good that I'm starting to embrace more of what should be embraced about life, bad as in people will be people. I feel like the more God gives me the more I have to watch my back. I'm starting to realize people will use you and back-stab you, BUT if you prepared like I am through experiences....You learn how to protect yourself. I learned to watch what I say around people and I recognize people will always TALK. Knowing that people love to talk I learn to always give people something to talk about because they going to talk anyways...and that my friends my mother taught me.

On the career and goals side of things......I shake my head as I type this. Why? Because the pressure is on at this point in my life. Many may have heard me say "The most intense pressure is what I call my own," simply because I feel like no one has ever put as much pressure on me compared to the pressure I put on myself. Tonight on my way home I tweeted something very interesting, as well as something I've learned to take some pressure off my back. I tweeted: Sometimes to take the pressure off...I have to remind myself....I'm only 22 and I have already done things people will not do in a lifetime. Then a Twitter follower responded saying how they also have to do the same at times, in which I responded back by tweeting: People try to remind us we have our whole life in front of us, but then they also say tomorrow isn't promise....

I'm started to realize it's how you want to live your life. People are going to say a lot things in life, but understand you have one life to live...If you listen to people you may regret many of your life decisions. Yeah, you may regret somethings in your life because of choices you personally made, but I will feel more comfortable blaming myself than someone else for where I end up in life.

I love you guys for continuing to check-in I wish I was more consistent with my blogging. I'm not making no promises, but I will post when I can...So to keep up with me more make sure you checkout my Tumblr more often....

Stay up and Stay Ambitious...Peace. Love. Respect.

Quote of the Day:

2010-08-07T06:14:00.000-07:00

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought. If a man speaks or acts with an evil thought, pain follows him. If a man speaks or acts with a pure thought, happiness follows him, like a shadow that never leaves him" -Buddha

Happy Birthday Mr. President!

2010-08-04T16:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to President Obama!!! His Leo sign fits his leadership position...I must say.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Gotta Make It

2010-08-04T16:22:00.000-07:00

Throwback! I used to love seeing this video in the morning getting ready for school (high school).

Park Avenue Shut Down Traffic Free Event

2010-08-04T15:49:00.000-07:00

My New York City people get ready for three Saturdays( August 7 – August 21, 2010) this month. Park Avenue and connecting streets will be closed to traffic and open to the PUBLIC! From 7am to 1pm the public can do anything on the streets of Park Avenue, from bike riding to strolling to dancing.

BUT WAIT! Word is that you will also be able to swim. This year includes clean, unused shipping containers that have been transformed into three swimming pools, which will be located near Grand Central Terminal. The pool is free to the public as well, but admissions bracelets will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis.

So, if you happen to be on Park Avenue and seem to hear less noise from the traffic....don't say I didn't warn you!

QiQi's Corner: Lil Wayne Interview From Rikers Island

2010-08-04T15:27:00.000-07:00

Lil Wayne had his first interview from Rikers Island with Funkmaster Flex. He stated some interested things in the interview. For one, he mentioned how Nicki Minaj and Drake picks up his calls about 1 out of 4 times he calls a week. While some excited news for his fans is that his new album The Carter IV will be release in November.

For more check the audio below:

Quote of the Day:

2010-08-03T17:54:00.000-07:00

"I'm tough, I'm ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay." -Madonna

Ambitious Song of The Day: Imma Do It

2010-07-27T20:35:00.000-07:00

Note

2010-07-27T19:51:00.000-07:00

Please don't feel neglected my Ambitious Ones. I'm just trying to maintain life like the rest of you guys. So, when I don't post in awhile please understand I'm just in this real world trying to maintain and balance life.

I have been trying to balance a lot lately from personal things to work to a few projects. Hopefully, I will share these things with you guys soon.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Touch The Sky

2010-07-18T11:02:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Nelson Mandela

2010-07-18T10:48:00.000-07:00

Happy 92nd Birthday to one of the greatest still alive...Nelson Mandela!

QiQi's Corner: Mashonda Tells It All to Vibe

2010-07-14T16:14:00.000-07:00

Mashonda finally expresses in-depth about her feelings about her situation with her ex-husband Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys, who is now his fiance'. She explains where she stands now with the situation, the process of moving on and dealing with the divorce, and much more is explained to Vibe Magazine from her.

Here's a few things she expressed to the magazine:

You’ve mentioned in the past that Swizz repeatedly denied having an affair with Alicia. Did he ever fully come out and admit to it?
My husband admitted to having his affair on Mothers Day 2008, six months after I found out. I didn't sleep for a whole year. I had to take pills to sleep because I'd wake up in the middle of the night crying. I couldn't even look at my son some days because I didn't have the strength and I never wanted him to feel my bad energy. It was a battle. They are just now going public, but this has been going on for a very long time. I refused to really break it down for people to understand because there was no way I could go around not making [Swizz and Alicia] look extra crazy and I didn't want to put that out there for my son. I didn't want him to see his father as a monster. But the shit is deep.

What was the last thing you remember doing to keep the marriage in tact?
I did everything I could do, but I knew there was no working it out when he admitted his affair to me… he was happy about it. After lying about it for so long and finally admitting it I was like ‘I can't take it no more!’ In the back of my mind I was like, ‘I have to fight for my family, this is my son's father. We were supposed to grow old together, we were supposed to raise this baby together, we were supposed to do all these things, I'm fighting for my fucking husband. I don't care who he's dating, I don't care how much money she's got, I'm fighting for my husband.’ And then I realized… I can't fight for him… he doesn't want to be with me. I'm not going to win this one.
How do you fight for a husband?I fought more for the family than I did for my husband. It wasn't ‘I love you, don't leave me.’ It was never that because that’s not even me. It was, ‘Let’s work it out for this baby. You can't leave. I can't be a single mom. Let’s go to counseling, we are a family.’
Did you ever get a response?
None… none.
Were these conversations mainly over the phone?
Phone. Person. He lived here for a long time after he left to go be with her. He was back and forth.
Did you guys sleep in the same bed?
No, I put him in a different room. I know my worth. I don't have to beg anybody to want to be with me. I wouldn't torture myself with that.

For more of the interview click here.
*Keep in mind this is the middle of the interview, you can trace it back to the beginning.

Quote of the Day:

2010-07-14T15:49:00.000-07:00

"Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going." -Jim Ryun

Ambitious Song of The Day: Breakaway

2010-07-14T15:25:00.000-07:00

I used like this song a lot in high school.

Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

2010-07-13T19:13:00.000-07:00

This past weekend it was a celebration of Hip-Hop in Brooklyn. The festivities and the culture of Hip Hop was all celebrated by many Hip-Hop lovers from all ages to all races. This happened to be the 6th annual Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival, in which Brooklyn Bodega continues to bring to Dumbo, Brooklyn every year so far.

There were great performances from new artists like Curren$y and Fashawn, to performances from Hip Hop legends like Pete Rock and CL Smooth. While time had wined down, the crowd was ready to see the headliners of the show De La Soul who put on a GREAT PERFORMANCE!
Although, I worked with a friend Rhonesha (who you guys probably heard of by now) throughout the festival doing some press I enjoyed myself. I think this added to the experience because not only did I learn how work the camera, as if I was a NBC cameraman (haha), but I got a chance to interact and hear from Hip Hop fans, along with Hip Hop legends and upcoming artists. Oh yea, I have a bigger respect for journalist, as well as others who are part of the press because of this experience. If I told y'all what we went through to get some interviews or just to get backstage....you would too! I think our best achievement was finally getting backstage and getting Uncle Ralph off the stage for a interview, which had wrapped up our long day!Despite the rain and humidity throughout the day, the festival was great! I look forward to next year and the year after. This event is a classic event that screams Hip Hop, but shows the true Brooklyn beauty as it is held underneath the Brooklyn Bridge!
To see part of Rhonesha's project checkout: NBC Blog. I will keep you guys updated when the video is released.

Quote of the Day:

2010-07-08T16:13:00.000-07:00

"There comes a time when the world gets quiet and the only thing left is your own heart. So you'd better learn the sound of it. Otherwise you'll never understand what it's saying." — Sarah Dessen (Just Listen)

QiQi's Corner: Amber Rose Sends Message to Kim Kardashian About Her Reggie

2010-07-08T14:27:00.000-07:00

Amber Rose and Reggie Bush pictures has been spreading all over the net from hanging out at AXE Lounge in the South Hamptons. Since twitter is always the place people seem to vent their feelings the entertainment between Ms. Kardashian and Ms. Rose has been funny.

Apparently, Kim tweeted "who cares?" after the the pictures and talk about the two (Reggie and Amber) been circulating all over the internet. Ha, but we know Ms. Rose is a little more feisty...so what's her come back?????Wow, it hasn't been confirmed from Reggie or Amber if the two is actually dating, but the pictures just show the beginning stage of dating....So, only time will tell......

Ambitious Song of The Day: Hero

2010-07-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

QiQi's Corner: Alicia Keys Falls Onstage Pregnant

2010-07-08T13:24:00.000-07:00

Unfortunately, 5-months pregnant Alicia Keys has fell while performing at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans this week. Word is Alicia Keys was wearing high heels and had trouble keeping her balance. Many say the heels were around 4-inches.

Lucky she did not fall hard. While singing "Love is Blind," Keys stumbled backwards and fell landing on her behind, but Keys bounced back-up. Thankfully, her and her unborn child by her new fiancé Swizz Beatz were okay. Checkout the video below:

Ambitious Song of The Day: Satisfaction

2010-07-02T13:56:00.000-07:00

Used to love this song, album used to be in my cd player all the time.

Brooklyn's Wingate & Coney Island Free Summer Concerts

2010-07-01T23:04:00.000-07:00

The summer is here and we know in Brooklyn that means FREE CONCERTS AT WINGATE PARK! It's the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series performances, which are held Monday nights at 7:30 pm. For more information visit 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Concert Series. Here's the schedule of the artists that are planned to hit the stage:

July 12- George Clinton & Parliament/Funkadelic The Ohio Player
July 19- An Evening with Toni Braxton
July 26- Musiq Soulchild, Crisette Michele
August 2- Old School Night Salt-N-Pepa, Naughty By Nature, Slick Rick
August 9- An Evening with Aretha Franklin
August 16- Gospel Night Bebe & Cece Winans. Fred Hammond
August 23- Carribean Night Sean Paul, The Mighty Sparrow

For Coney Island 32nd Annual Seaside Summer Concert Series performances are held Thursday nights at 7:30 pm. As for additional information, visit 2010 Seaside Summer Concert Series. Here's a diverse set of artists that are planned to perform in the Coney Island area:

July 15- Neil Sedaka Brenda Lee
July 22- The Beach Boys The Happy Together Tour
July 29- George Thorogood & The Destroyers Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes
August 5- An Evening with John Legend
August 12- An Evening with Aretha Franklin
August 19 -TBA Belinda Carlisle
August 26- TBA Latino Music by the Sea

*Remember to arrive early especially if the artist is known for having a very large fan base.

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-30T11:17:00.000-07:00

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." -Marianne Williamson (A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles)

Vote For The New Oprah Show

2010-06-30T10:37:00.000-07:00

Vote for this AmbitiousOne, Rhonesha Byng to get her own show with the Oprah Network. You can checkout her journey through the process at CanOprahHearMe.com, you can also just go directly to the voting site by just clicking VOTE.

Both links will give you the idea, details, and purpose of Rhonesha's, also known as N.E.S.H.A show. This AmbitiousOne uses the acronym N.E.S.H.A to her name to express her drive and how ambitious she is by allowing it to mean, No one Ever Slows Her Agenda. I am pretty sure after visiting both of these links you will see her motivation and drive for succeeding in life. So, why not support??? As ambitious individuals we all need to support one another as we continue to climb to the top.....Support and go Vote!

DON'T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD!

They Say It's A Man's World

2010-06-29T11:32:00.000-07:00

I placed this situation on my Twitter....I placed it on my Facebook and I received a lot of feedback. Here's the situation.....

Isn't it funny how no man likes seeing a woman in his family hurt by a man. Yet, many will hurt so many other women....Just something to think about!

Ambitious Song of The Day: The Voice Within

2010-06-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

R.I.P Michael Jackson

2010-06-25T18:09:00.000-07:00

Today is the one year anniversary of Michael Jackson's death. We lost a great man who had an amazing impact on music as a whole. R.I.P Michael Jackson you are truly missed.

Some of my favorites are below:

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-24T17:55:00.000-07:00

Here's a quote that I just made up. I come to realize people really like my quotes...I need to work on that book!

"A fool can call it a rock...when it's a jewel. Just because they don't know the worth doesn't means it's worthless."

Beginning with Children Foundation Gala Event

2010-06-24T16:28:00.000-07:00

Summer time + heat + life= hard to update regularly. Please forgive me.

Anyways, last week I was invited to a gala to celebrate something that has influenced me to be the young woman I am today. The gala was for the celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Beginning with Children Foundation and the founders, Joe and Carol Reich.

Joe and Carol Reich were two successful individuals who decided one day to make an investment in education. To do this they created a partnership with New York City Board of Education, the United Federation of Teachers, and Pfizer Inc, as well as received help from sponsors throughout the years. As the school continue to gr0w (might I add I was the third class to graduate and was the first biggest class to graduate, which was around 48 students), it was converted to a charter school requested by the Chancellor of the City of New York. This made Beginning with Children one of the first K-8 public charter schools in New York State.

Beginning with Children Charter School or B.W.C as many of the alumni and students would call it, played...well still plays an important role in my life. Yes, they used to spoiled us as children to parties at Pfizer, to having our own little private park in the middle of Bed-Stuy/Williamsburg area, to family picnics, to trips to Cornell University to Washington D.C., and I can go on but I'll leave it at etc. Although, I have become an alumni to B.W.C I am not forgotten and so are many other alumni because to this day they still spoil us with opportunities. Great opportunities like college preparation and tours, workshops, paid internships/jobs, and again I can go on.

I had a lovely time at the gala. I met some great important people and I seen some old teachers, along with seeing some great old friends. One of B.W.C. first graduates, Omar Lopez hosted the event. He's a Harvard graduate who is already on his road to success, but he has also shown a obvious love to giving back to his community and where he came from. Omar is currently teaching at a charter high school, but did announce he will be teaching next year at B.W.C new sister school Community Partnership Charter School.
Wow!!! Beginning with Children has come a long way, but I can't forget one of my mentors and the woman who helped kept the foundation of B.W.C together, Sonia Oritz-Gulardo. She has done so much for me and many of the students of B.W.C. She was my first principal who told me when I was wrong, but she was also one of the first individuals to see something in me. I remember I had a conflict that needed to be discussed in the principal's office, which was her office. I spoke and expressed myself so well about the situation, and I knew this because Ms. G (as we call her) expressed this to me. It was good hearing this from someone who knew me as a shy little girl who have watched me grow into a more outspoken young girl. Haha, now those who know me today know I am very outspoken!

Overall, this event brought back so many memories that I had to try my best to hold back so many tears, especially when Ms. G shed a few tears as she shared a wonderful speech about B.W.C with us.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Hero

2010-06-22T22:35:00.000-07:00

This used to be many people graduation song....I guess it's only right. Besides, I need to hear something uplifting right about now....

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-20T10:00:00.000-07:00

"When a man points a finger at someone else, he should remember that four of his fingers are pointing at himself." -Louis Nizer

QiQi's Corner: Wonder Why Brandy's Daughter is Not On Current Reality Show?

2010-06-20T09:27:00.001-07:00

Recently, a few people and I had a conversation about why Brandy's daughter, Sy'rai, is not on her current reality show "Family Business." I think I was more confuse because her daughter was seen on the "Love of Ray J," but not her current family reality show.

Well after doing some research or googling...I found the answer! Brandy supposedly does not want her daughter to be in the public eye or cameras anywhere near her daughter. She explains in details to Parade Magazine:

'"That’s strictly because her father and I felt it was best for her to have as much of a normal life as possible. Of course, you’ve seen her on one episode on ‘For the Love of Ray J,’ but it wasn’t every day. You didn’t see her going to school, me combing her hair, or any aspect of our private, intimate moments, which sort of sucks because our relationship is so beautiful. I love being a mom and I’m raising her in a different way than how I was raised. Some things that my mom did with me, I do with my daughter — it’s just a different dynamic. I would love for people to see how I’m doing it because I think I could be a good example of a young, single mom.

A lot of mothers feel like they’re the mom first, with that authority. But for me, I’m a friend first. I believe that just being there for my daughter as a friend more than ‘I’m in charge…’ causes her to be more open with me as a person. That’s just what our relationship is. Of course, there are times when I have to discipline her — I’m mom. But there’s still that nurturing and love there that we have. I know I’ll probably get flack for being a friend first, but it really works. She’s really honest with me. I’m just teaching her how to trust herself. I tell her all the time that my life is not your life — you have your own life.

At the end of the day we’re going to be friends. When she grows up, it’ll be about that friendship that we’ll have. She’ll come to me for any problems that she has. If I have an authoritative wall up, she’s going to rebel and not come to me and I don’t want that.”

I guess that explains it all......

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-20T08:58:00.000-07:00

Happy Father's Day to all the great fathers, but a special Happy Father's Day to great black fathers...like my daddy!

A True Human......

2010-06-18T21:51:00.000-07:00

Another late night to myself, while I listen to some good non-stop music of Jah Cure. Currently playing "Never Say Never." Excuse my laziness guys, but I wanted to post a couple of things this week. Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to. I will make sure they will all be up by the end of this week or weekend though.

So what has SheSoAmbitious been feeling for this Life post......

Well you guys should know what your own company can do...ummm whether you enjoy your own company or not, but anyways it just makes you: THINK and FEEL! So what I am thinking and feeling is ahead of my time. What I am thinking and feeling is how my future will impact many lives. From the ones who are trying or tried to hurt me, and to those who has always loved me to those who are going to love me!

I'm also THINKING and FEELING--tired. I am tired of trying with people. You know the people you try to be nice to and they take your kindness for weakness. Let us not forget those people, you knew forever who forgot you knew them forever and will put you last to people they met yesterday. I'm tired of having the heart that gives people the benefit of the doubt, so when they mess up or someone screw them over....I forget they screwed me over, but still my heart will allow me to lend a helping hand.

I like to think of it like a child and a parent relationship; a mother and daughter. As the daughter grows she starts to change and become a trouble teen. A trouble teen who starts to disrespect her mother and becomes destructive. One day the daughter decides to runs away from home and she depends on her friends for everything, who we all know doesn't really care for her like her mother would. Eventually, this teen daughter gets in trouble and calls her mother from a precinct because she just got arrested. What does the mother do after what her daughter put her through after that phone call???She goes rescue her daughter. Why? Because her love for her daughter and heart as a human won't allow her to just leave her daughter in that particular situation.

Now we all hear similar stories like this, so what does the daughter do after her mother rescues her????Chances are the daughter behavior doesn't change and it becomes a pattern in the relationship, while the mother is hoping one day her daughter catch the reality of the situation before its too late.

Sorry for the long analogy, but yea......I am sick of having those type of relationships with people because when I need a hand they hand is no where to be found. Anyways, life goes on.....you live and you learn! Leaving you guys with that.....I'm not mad just all smiles. Success is the best and sweetest victory...I won't say revenge because my belief is to seek revenge is to be stuck in the past and I'm all future babyyyyyy!!!!

Ambitious Song of The Day: The World's Greatest

2010-06-16T19:28:00.000-07:00

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-16T18:19:00.000-07:00

“If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything."-Win Borden

Drake Free Performance

2010-06-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

For those of you who are wondering about the details and the buzz about Drake performing tonight at the South Street Seaport here's the info:

Ambitious Song of The Day: Drop The World

2010-06-14T18:07:00.000-07:00

QiQi's Corner: How Dare Diddy Compare Rick Ross to Biggie? 50 Cent Responds

2010-06-14T17:56:00.000-07:00

Apparently Diddy said Rick Ross reminds him of Biggie, but 50 Cent speaks out and objects! I'm not a big 50 Cent fan, I will tell you this though....I love his interviews!!! I feel like they are entertaining and he speaks the TRUTH. Good Stuff take a listen...

AssataSays Private Networking Event

2010-06-14T17:03:00.000-07:00

This Saturday Assata from AssataSays.com put on a great networking event. The purpose and mission of the event as Assata would put it was to bring "Some of the brightest and talented women together to help and celebrate one another."

Being a friend of Assata's I knew the hard-work she had put towards this event, as well as how nervous she was about launching this event. As I told Assata during the preparation of this event, along with what I told her after the event was simply these words: "Don't worry....It will be fine!" When in reality it was more than fine because the event was a success!
The event was held at Polish Bar at the Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights location. It was a room full of a few industry career women mingling and networking with young Ambitious Ones over manicures & pedicures. There was also some great wine and finger food offered to the guest. Let me not forget, there was also great goodie bags at the end like every successful event should have!
The best advice I think I took from this event was from a future Planner with Macy's and part of her advice was: "Speak good things into your life and continue to keep your faith in God with your dreams." I come to realize when you really have a deep conversation with someone and how they got somewhere in life dealing with their success it will usually come down to one thing....their faith in God.

Great work Assata looking forward to Part 2!

New Christian Louboutin Handbags

2010-06-13T13:40:00.000-07:00

Every girl wants to have "red soles" on a hot pair of shoes because every girl knows that can only mean one thing, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN SHOES!!!! Well now the man who is known for making shoes women would die for, as well as dream about is stepping it up a notch with his new handbag collection.

Checkout these new handbags part of Christian Louboutin new upcoming collection:

Aren't they hot, cute, and funky?! This is just two from the upcoming collection....Nice!

QiQi's Corner: Kid Cudi Arrested--Not So Much A Pursuit To Happiness

2010-06-13T12:23:00.000-07:00

I love this guy, but he has to get it together! This past Friday Mr. Kid Cudi was arrested in New York on the charges of felony criminal mischief and possession of a controlled substance. According to Sergeant John Butorn of the NYPD, the rapper was arrested in Manhattan and was not clear on the type of controlled substance found on the rapper. It was most likely weed because we know Kid Cudi! He was released in time though for a show on Saturday.

As I SMH, I realize this wasn't the first time this talented man been in trouble with the law. Kid Cudi was arrested last year in Los Angeles, but everything came out as a mistaken identity issue. Well before that issue, he also punched a fan who happened to be nice enough to not press charges on him.

Ummmm....I think we need more music Mr. Cudi, so can you stay out of trouble and make that happen. Thank you.

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-13T06:47:00.000-07:00

"The successful always has a number of projects planned, to which he looks forward. Anyone of them could change the course of his life overnight." -Mark Caine

Ambitious Song of The Day: I Gotta Find Peace of Mind

2010-06-13T06:22:00.000-07:00

One of my favorites!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QiQi's Corner: The Real Lil Kim Clears It All

2010-06-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

The REAL Lil Kim speaks about the Twitter page and clears the whole Nicki Minaj situation up. Interesting interview....

I hope you guys caught when she stated, “The last thing she did that was very subliminal “Did I kill the Queen?” and Puffy sitting right next to her riding with that bullsh*t?” Come on! We ain't stupid.” Haha, Part 2 is what we need!

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-10T18:41:00.000-07:00

"Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." — Albert Einstein

Ambitious Song of The Day: Keep Ya Head Up

2010-06-10T18:20:00.000-07:00

I just watched 2Pac Resurrection and I thought of this amazing and AMBITIOUS man!

QiQi's Corner:Trey Songz Kisses # 15

2010-06-10T15:35:00.000-07:00

Okay, everybody has been talking about Trey Songz kissing a fan at Hot 97 Summer Jam this weekend that just past. Wait, but it has gotten bigger than that now because apparently this fan was only 15-years old!

Her name is supposedly Shermika from Brooklyn. Mediatakeout.com did they part on finding some photos of her and more info about her through her Twitter account. She's not a ugly girl, but she also doesn't looks like she's 15! SMH, this girl is younger than my little sister and I'm still in denial or think my sister still not kissing boys...and she better not be kissing no MAN (lol).

As for Trey, I hope you didn't give that poor girl Mono. ...

Ray Allen 3-Point Shootout On The Lakers

2010-06-07T14:04:00.000-07:00

If you missed a little of what took place last night in Game 2 with the Lakers vs. the Celtics...Here's a clip of what took place on Ray Allen's part. See you Lakers in Boston Tuesday!

Ambitious Song of The Day: Not Afraid

2010-06-07T13:38:00.001-07:00

QiQi's Corner: Rihanna Goes Red

2010-06-07T13:23:00.001-07:00

Miss Rihanna changed up her look again! This time she keeps it short, but red. Now let's see how many posers follow this look????

Oh yea, peek the Madonna inspired costume...

Quote of the Day:

2010-06-07T13:02:00.000-07:00

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.”-Stephen Covey

Ambitious Song of The Day: Young Forever

2010-06-05T12:35:00.000-07:00

QiQi's Corner: A Mix of Drama in the Spotlight

2010-06-05T11:38:00.000-07:00

Remember when we thought these two were going to be another POWER COUPLE, like Will and Jada. Well I guess we were wrong because of the big word: DIVORCE. Anyways, Nas moving on decided to cover up his tattoo of Kelis. The tattoo was a picture of Kelis topless in some jeans, which was placed on his arm.

So apparently, the new/alter tattoo is no longer Kelis face, but a lion's head that was once Kelis head. Ha, do you guys remember when 50 diss Nas about this tattoo???? Well he did! On the "Piggy Bank" track, which he states "Kelis said her milkshake bring all the boys to the yard...Then Nas went and tattooed the b*tch on his arm." Yup, the things we do when we are in love and the things we do when we fall out.

Moving on.....
As for those pregnancy rumors about Lamar Odom and Khole Kardashian having a baby= FALSE. According to Khole, "No, I'm just fat." I love her sarcasm!

Ready for this.....

Guess who has the cover of this month's June/July issue of Vibe Magazine????? Nicki Minaj.

By the way was Kim shooting subliminals in this video to Nicki...

I'm Backkkkkkkkk!

2010-06-04T21:37:00.000-07:00

Yesssss!!!!!! It feels like forever my AMBITIOUS ONES, but I'm back! Been busy trying to make sure my life do not fall into pieces, while I also been living LIFE. Had a great Memorial week (wouldn't say weekend because the weekend was extended) with the family and friends. Hit up a few parties, met up for some socializing, and even took a trip with the family to share some "time share."

Oh yea, the picture???? Just my current mood and me RIGHT NOW (haha, yea I know). How about I explain with some colons:

Cup: My power drink for the night

Time: 1:06am

Pandora Station: Kirk Franklin

Mood: Carefree mix with a go-getter spirit---just one of them nights

Hmmmm....yea, tonight is Friday and I decided to stay in. I like to have dates with myself, as weird as that may sound...I like to just have some alone time. I mean I have my space to be alone most of the time, but I like to do things on my "Me Nights." For example, I like to write, listen to music, and even do little things like give myself a mani & pedi. I believe time to yourself gives you the opportunity to explore your ideas and thoughts, but most importantly you learn more about who you are by exploring within.

I figure this will be a Life post because I learned some valuable life lessons this week; I don't know where to begin. Well first, I must just say I am BLESSED for the family and friends I do have. When I was younger and even now, I always had this big guard up from people (this meant family and friends) because I just always felt the potential of betrayal they can do to you. Well as I have grown I have come to realize that's the price you pay to find the good people that should be in your life.

Another great lesson I have learned this week is about FORGIVENESS. Boy, isn't that word powerful? I mean we all say we may forgive someone, but do we really? I recently have witness someone in my life who haven't said the words "I forgive," but from their actions it is clear they forgiven someone who caused a great amount of damage in their lives. Honestly, I have witness another close person in my life who forgiven someone as well who has hurt them. What I come to realize although they say God forgive us all the time for our sins and wrongdoings, so we should forgive others is not the only reason why we should forgive.......

We should forgive because forgiveness is not only for the person who hurts us, but it is for us! When you TRULY forgive you are no longer the victim or holding on to some baggage that has been holding you down. Recently, a friend said to me "...maybe you don't hate me," in which I kind of chuckle to myself thinking Thank God I don't hate you. What I meant by that is thank God I don't hate them because if I did I would be a miserable person, the bitter young girl I used to be, and just another individual holding on to some baggage I don't need. So, on that note just forgive because it's a benefit you give to yourself.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Can't Tell Me Nothing

2010-05-26T07:25:00.000-07:00

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-26T07:18:00.000-07:00

"Nothing in all the world is more dangerous than sincere ignorance and conscientious stupidity."
-Martin Luther King

QiQi's Corner: Lil Kim Meets Roc Nation

2010-05-24T12:24:00.000-07:00

So word is.... KIM is BACK!!!! Yup, she's back with Brooklyn's own Jay-z management company, Roc Nation. According to The Source, "Rapper Lil' Kim has officially signed a record deal with Jay-Z."Lil Kim has not made a formal announcement as of yet, but word is she will be making one soon. WAIT!!! Here's more of the good news: Jay is expected to produce her next album!!!! I think the people is waiting for this....I know I am and the rest of my Brooklynites!!!!!

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-24T12:14:00.000-07:00

"I have learned, that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours." -Henry David Thoreau

Those who don't know Thoreau philosophy on civil disobedience influenced people like Dr. King and Gandhi.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Wait Your Turn

2010-05-24T12:06:00.000-07:00

This Is Why There Are Celtics Fans....

2010-05-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

I love it!!!

Life Is A Secret We All Share

2010-05-24T11:28:00.000-07:00

Two words to describe this weekend: GREAT WEEKEND! Besides all the fun that took place this weekend, I must say I learned a great valuable life lesson:

I learned we all have SECRETS that we don't want to share because we are scared of being judged by others, but little do we know there are people that share similar feelings and stories. Honestly, when you come to realize this it's almost a release that will make you sigh. We also have to realize the people we call our "friends" will be there for us regardless because as Dr. Seuss once said, “Be Who You Are and Say What You Feel Because Those Who Mind Don't Matter and Those Who Matter Don't Mind.”

Anyways, here's a cool video about 50 random people who tell you their secrets. I like it because it's kind of cool. Although, you may laugh at some confessions it makes you realize we all do stupid and crazy things, yet we are still the same people our love ones love!

PostSecret: Confessions on Life, Death and God from Frank Warren on Vimeo.

By the way, there are more documentaries of "Fifty People, One Question." They are done in different locations and are different questions. Here are a few more: Fifty People One Questions.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Mo Money Mo Problems

2010-05-21T13:05:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Biggie!!! He would've been 38 today. May you rest in peace, as we continue to enjoy the legendary music and talent you left on this earth.

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-21T12:57:00.000-07:00

"If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything." — Malcolm X

Just a reminder Malcolm X birthday was this week on May 19th. He was born 1925 and died on Feburary 21, 1965. He would've been 85 years old this year.

Old Navy Annual Flip Flops $1 Sale

2010-05-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

Old Navy Annual $1 Flip Flops Sale is tomorrow! Yup, the day many people stack up on flip flops for the summer will be tomorrow May 22, 2010 (Saturday). Keep in mind the limit is 5 per customer. Most stores open early, so check your local store for hours.

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-17T18:00:00.000-07:00

When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, "I used everything you gave me." -Erma Bombeck

Ambitious Song of Day: Emotional Rollercoaster

2010-05-17T17:40:00.000-07:00

Sometimes we are not only on a emotional roller-coaster with love ones, but also with our dreams, goals, and aspirations because of frustration and when things do not go the way we plan.

QiQi's Corner: Alicia Keys Sings Pickney (?)

2010-05-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

Rumors are and views of pictures may suggest that Ms. Alicia Keys is pregnant by her boyfriend Swizz Beatz. Supposedly, nothing has been said by neither Keys or Beatz about the rumor.So does this means this will be Swizz Beatz third child if the rumors are true??? Remember the last article I posted about him supposedly having a 2-year old child to the famous Russian Singer Jahna Sebastian. If you need a recap of that story just checkout QiQi's Corner: Swizz Beatz Baby? As for him and Alicia Keys, only time will tell the truth about this pregnancy.

She So Ambitious: She Made It To Saks

2010-05-17T16:03:00.000-07:00

A great friend of mine Raeana Roberson, has been selected by Saks 5th Avenue to have one of her pieces from her Parson's Collection Thesis in the window of Saks 5th Ave. The window display shows some looks from the Parsons class of 2010, which happen to be one of Raeana's looks.

The look is actually the fur purple coat (on the right). Raeana has recently entered into the Saga Fur competition last year and won! This competition has helped Raeana in many ways from traveling to Denmark to places like Hong Kong, in China. Her designs with materials like suede, fur, leather and other unique materials has also expanded throughout her work and her Parson's Collection Thesis.

Here's a more closed up look of the fur inside the window of Saks 5th Ave. By the way, the model is the amazing Naima Mora from America's Top Model.Please note the display will only be in the window until May 19th, 2010. So, please check it out ASAP! To follow Raeana's collection be sure to checkout her twitter _Raeana.

Raeana in front of her designs in Hong Kong.

QiQi's Corner: Rihanna Falls

2010-05-12T20:11:00.000-07:00

Miss Rihanna falls performing on stage at London’s O2 Arena. Rihanna was performing her song "Te Amo," while walking down the stairs she may have missed a step or two. Don't believe me???? Checkout the video below:

New Alicia Keys- Unthinkable

2010-05-12T17:49:00.000-07:00

Ambitious Song of The Day: Declaration (This Is It!)

2010-05-12T06:30:00.000-07:00

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-12T06:17:00.000-07:00

"I believe that everything happens for a reason. People change so that you can learn to let go. Things go wrong so that you appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together" -Marilyn Monroe

New Drake Video - Find Your Love

2010-05-11T10:28:00.000-07:00

Video co-starring Movado

CAVI GIVEAWAY!

2010-05-10T18:48:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know Cavi has a womens line now. I actually seen a view pieces and I must say they are cool and hot. Well lucky you! Cavi Designs and AssataSAYS.com will be giving away a Cavi Women’s package including two shirts and a pair of shorts to one lucky winner!

To enter send an e-mail to Giveaway@AssataSAYS.com with your name and e-mail address (the one connected to your Facebook account), and become fans of the Lady Cavi Facebook page as well as AssataSAYS.com Facebook page. Entries will be accepted from now until 11:59pm on Saturday, May 22, 2010.

To see more pictures of Cavi designs and details about the giveway just checkout AssataSAYS.com for more.

Barack Obama Attacks Technology

2010-05-10T18:05:00.000-07:00

Recently, President Obama has attacked technology specifically iPods, iPads, Xboxes, Playstations by stating they are a 'distraction' to the younger generation. He stated his views in a speech to graduated students at Hampton University in Virginia.

President Obama words were the following:

"You're coming of age in a 24/7 media environment that bombards us with all kinds of content and exposes us to all kinds of arguments, some of which don't always rank all that high on the truth metre. With iPods and iPads and Xboxes and PlayStations -none of which I know how to work - information becomes a distraction, a diversion, a form of entertainment, rather than a tool of empowerment, rather than the means of emancipation."

What most people seemed to be confuse about is his attack towards technology, but the irony of him being one the first presidents to run his presidential campaign with a great used of technology. Some is calling Mr. President a hypocrite, while others agree with him.

Personally, I do believe technology is taking over our generation and hurting us in some ways;I can somewhat understand the point of President Obama. I just feel he should have also made it clear during his speech how technology of our generation can be a gift and a curse because the effect of his presidency was a gift!

Here's his speech:

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-10T18:04:00.000-07:00

"Always be smarter than the people who hire you.”-Lena Horne

Ambitious Song of The Day: Can't Stop Me

2010-05-10T18:02:00.000-07:00

R.I.P to Another Legend: Lena Horne

2010-05-10T16:39:00.000-07:00

Lena Horne, the singer, actress and civil rights activist who paved the way for many African Americans died this Sunday, May 9, 2010 at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York. Horne died at the age of 92.
Horne, who is actually from Brooklyn, New York became the first African-American performer to be put under contract by a major studio in 1942. Her work has been honored through several awards based on her success. She had done it all from the Cotton Club at age 16 to Broadway Musicals, to shows like Sesame Street and more.

She was truly a "SheSoAmbitious" type of woman and once again we have lost a good role model.

Check out some clips of Lena Horne:

Stormy Weather

Sesame Street

Cosby Show

New Music Videos

2010-05-04T12:44:00.000-07:00

BANGING VIDEO! World Premiere Of "Why Don't You Love Me?"

Sade "Baby Father"

Jahiem "Finding My Way Back"

Quote of the Day:

2010-05-03T19:35:00.000-07:00

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." -Maya Angelou

Ambitious Song of The Day: Gotta Work

2010-05-03T19:04:00.000-07:00

One of my new daily motivating songs...

United & Continental Airlines Merging

2010-05-03T18:26:00.000-07:00

United and Continental Airlines has confirmed today that the airlines will merge, the intended combination of both airlines merging will be the hope to create the world's biggest airline. The merge is expected to launch at the end of this year, pending based on regulatory approval. If the government do approves the merge, like it did in the past for Delta and Northwest Airlines......this will leaves us with less competition in the marketplace, which will influence me and you, the customers.
As a person that loves to get up and go, this worries me. Flying lately seems to be like a roller coaster and very unpredictable. That's why I'm still working on a flying connect! (lol) So please, if you can help me out let me know and the way I have been traveling within the last few months....I will take full advantage.

Ambitious Song of Day: Brooklyn Girls

2010-05-02T09:08:00.000-07:00

Been feeling very Brooklyn lately, maybe because of the weather. Yesterday was a good Brooklyn summer day (even though it's not summer). I'm starting to realize there's no place like BK--The home of Biggie & Jay! Anyways, shout out Charles for shouting out my friend N.E.S.H.A in this song. Those of you who don't know N.E.S.H.A checkout Life, Society and Style...Oh yea, and be sure to checkout HERAGENDA.

Karl Lagerfeld + Fashion's Night Out

2010-05-02T08:37:00.000-07:00

Mr. Karl Lagerfeld will be in town this year in NYC for the fabulous Fashion's Night Out, which is schedule September 10th of this year.

Fashion legendary and influential Karl Lagerfeld is expected to come to town to receive an award. The Couture Council of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology will honor the designer with the Fashion Visionary Award at a luncheon. According to Valerie Steele, director of the Museum at F.I.T., the panel of judges chose him because “he is not just incredibly respected within the fashion world, but also known to everybody and instantly recognizable.” The award ceremony is taking place during the day, but we know this legendary fashion loving man may turn it up that evening because it will be FASHION'S NIGHT OUT!!!!