Quote of the Day:

"Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." -Booker T. Washington

Ambitious Song of The Day: Beautiful, Dirty, Rich

She so creative, talented, and besides SheSoAmbitious I thought it was only right....

FREEBIES

Okay, I'm a big sample/freebie person! I think ever since I went to high school and attended events in where I received goodies/freebies I have been ADDICTED. In high school I went to workshops, showrooms, corporate offices, seminars and more places who just loved sharing, which I think is the reason why I'm addicted to samples, giveaways, and freebies.

People don't realize how many companies love sponsoring events and giving things away to get their name out there. For example, years back me and my friends had a party and our goody bags were filled of freebies to our guest, which was just complementary from our sponsors. I can go on for days about the things I have received from free to sample products I have tested. To name a few I have received Channel to Prada products, designer costume jewelry, designer t-shirts, lip gloss, flat irons, clutches/handbags, new energy drinks, beauty products and much more!

Another way I receive sample products and freebies is by just signing up! I love when I check my mailbox and there's a random gift in my mailbox. I don't care if it's a sample of a new shampoo or a new hair dye product ( these are all things I have received) the point is that it's FREE. The only chance you take by signing up for most on-line freebies that many are affected with spam, but don't worry I'm a pro ;-) that can assist you.

To help you guys out I have presented some freebies you can sign-up for now:

Free Lacoste Fragrance Sample

Free Dunkin’ Donuts Coffee Sample

Free Sample of John Frieda Root Awakening

Free Pantene Shampoo and Conditioner

Free Sample of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance

Free Sample of U by Kotex

Free Aveda Hand Relief Sample

When you sign up for online freebies you want to always check the link. If the link is not from the company or from a official company/brand you don't know of....close the window. Also if they ask you to fill-out a survey..It's a no go!

The next thing you should do if you do find a official website...my thing is always give a email address you no longer use. This helps by still getting your freebie, but not seeing junk mail that follows sometimes. Another trick of mine is a different name. Yes, I have mail that comes to me under a different name. I do this because like I have said before these freebies sites are usually affected with spam and companies also want to follow through with you about their product. I had another reason why I use another name too, but I can't think of the reason right now...so please forgive me.

Ambitious Song of The Day: Some Day

My first time actually hearing this song, but I like it. I can relate in many ways. There's a gift and curse coming from nothing...It can either motivate you to making it or it can discourage you from making it...Thank God you have a choice....

Life Venting: Live & Gain the Knowledge of Life

Since I'm still trying to develop SheSoAmbitious I thought of a new section for you guys.

I will like to name this section the "Life" section of SheSoAmbitious, being that this blog does involves the things that surrounds the young ambitious one life. Basically, the "Life" section will sum up general life problems that takes place in our life journeys and much more life concerning issues.

For those of you who don't know the reason I haven't been updating as much is because of my little getaway to Atlanta, Georgia and being busy. I love taking trips and getting away. Going away usually gives me an escape from reality and most importantly I have ME time. While I also enjoy the time that I spend by myself to my destinations (China may have been too much time though lol) because I do a great amount of thinking and talking to God---Well I'm trying to listen more actually.

In life, sometimes we live without clearing our minds and we surround ourselves with so much noise that we can't hear what God is trying to tell us. One of my sayings is "The best conversations are the ones we have in silence." I feel it is good to just live life, but if you don't take the time to digest a moment and analyze life you may miss a piece of knowledge that may kill or better your future. Think about a old wise person you know.......when they speak to you about life it's based on what they have learned through experiences and their analysis by living life, along with watching others around them live their lives.

By living life and learning from many life lessons lately I have realize several things:

• Watch those who you surround yourself with....they can either make you or break you.


• It's not the Quantity of friends you have, but the quality of friends that matters.


• Don't expect people to know how to support and treat you the way you want to be treated, by assuming they SUPPOSE TO KNOW...IF YOU NEVER TOLD THEM.


• Never regret something that once made you smile. :-)


• If there's no conflict in any relationship you should be concern. What makes any relationship a better one is overcoming problems. Its the pain, laughs, the good and the bad that makes the LOVE appear in any relationship.


• Put GOD first. I think sometimes we forget God through the good, but when the bad occurs that's all we can think of and call on. This only brings us to a point when we do well in life and then something occurs, which we don't usually understand why.....Little do we know it's just God bringing us closer to him...I leave you with this....IF HE WANTS YOUR ATTENTION HE WILL GET IT!

Peace. Love. SheSoAmbitious

Ambitious Song of the Day: Survivor

This song is one of my favorites and a good motivator. I heard it on my way to ATL and I thought I should remind y'all to forget about them silly haters and traders. Remember.....they even betrayed Jesus.

New York Job Fair

For my new graduates there will be an upcoming Job Fair May 17th, 2010. The fair will be held at New York Embassy Suites (102 North End Avenue) from 10am to 3pm. The Professional & Executive Diversity Job Fair is free and open to anyone with a 4-year degree. No registration is required, so just bring plenty of resumes.



Job Positions in Sales & Marketing, Media & Entertainment, Food Service & Hospitality, Health Care, Government, IT & Software and much more will be available. To find out more just checkout: Professional & Executive Diversity Job Fair .

Ambitious Song of The Day: Forever

RIP Dorothy I. Height (March 24, 1912 – April 20, 2010)

US Civil rights activist Dorothy Height died today at the age of 98. She was the founding matriarch of the American civil rights movement whose misson was for racial justice and gender equality. It was said her death was because of natural causes, in which a spokesperson for the National Council of Negro Women stated.

Ms. Height was among the many of African American leaders who pushed civil rights to the center of the American political stage after World War II, and she was a key figure in the struggles for school desegregation, voting rights, employment opportunities and public accommodations in the 1950s and 1960s.

SMH, we are losing our heros who fought for us. We need to step up as leaders and respect what they fought for. Let's make them proud and not feel like they fight was a waste...

A Hip-Hop Lost

Unfortunately the news is true about another Hip-Hop lost. Artist Guru of 43 years of age died of cancer last night (Monday 4/19/2010). Guru whose real name is Keith Elam, has been struggling for about a year with cancer. With reports from Guru's camp which inferred the cause of death was complications from cancer.

"According to [producer] Solar, Guru suffered from the malicious illness for over a year and after numerous special treatments under the supervision of medical specialists failed, the legendary MC succumbed to the disease. Guru always tried to keep this harrowing diagnosis in private but in early 2010 he had to admit himself to hospital due to serious effects caused by the disease.”

Guru is also known to be one of the co-founders of Gang Starr. This group was known for some major TRUE Hip-Hop classics. Also we can't forget how Guru and Dj Premier used to make magic happen with Hip-Hop. Checkout some music below....



R.I.P Guru and remember one day you can be here and the next day you can be gone...Take advantage of this thing we call...LIFE.

Inspiring Quote of the Day

"Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though sometimes it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and griefs which we endure help us in our marching onward." -Henry Ford

Ambitious Song of The Day: If I Ruled the World

BET Banned "Sponsor" Video by Teirra Mari & Soulja Boy

There is this big rumor about how BET has banned Teairra Mari's "Sponsor" video featuring Soulja Boy. Supposedly BET feels the message of the song is negative. They believe the song teaches young women to get what they want by being paid for sex/relations with men. While Ms. Mari feels it's a double standard.

According to Teirra Mari people this is not a rummor. The statement given to the public from her people was this:

I was informed that 106 and Park, a source for African Americans to promote their music, have banned Teairra Mari’s song Sponsor and other projects from surfacing on their channel. No one else will report because they don’t want to put it on blast. I feel bad for the underdogs because they are not given a fair chance and its even worse when your own kind won’t promote you. What’s bad about Sponsor that overshadows any work that Lil Wayne, Ludacris, and many others have showcased on BET? Why is it, do you think, that booty shaking and such is allowed but a video by a woman encouraging others to make it is bad. Why is it that Lil Wayne can perform “Every Girl In the World” with his daughter on stage, but women artists have to be “appropriate”. I understand if they would at least let Teairra come on the show to explain the concept behind the song. It just seems like a shady business where people who have made it have certain control over those that haven’tthrough shady connections.

I know people may say “well who checkin’ for…” but what if these people actually had a chance in the business if it wasn’t so shady?

I don't really care about the song or the video, but it is somewhat of a double standard. We talking about a network who shows ghetto movies every week...Like that's all black people know. Let us not forget the other music videos they do promote. I guess they rather have the girls dance in the video and be quiet....

By the way you can checkout the video below and watch how at the end she pays with HER OWN BLACK CARD.

New Maxwell: Fistful of Tears

Critically Acclaimed Radio Mixtape & New Music

Critically Acclaimed Radio has introduced "CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MIXTAPE" VOL.1 and has also developed a file full of today's latest hip-hop and R&B, which consist of music that is currently out right now or about to hit the charts soon.

You can download both versions with just one click. As for this mixtape, I suggest you download it and listen to some good music. It's full of 30 tracks of unsigned artist from all over the country from New York to California. To download the mixtape just click "CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MIXTAPE" VOL.1. To download some of the latest music that is about to hit the charts just checkout Latest Tracks.

Those of you who don't know Critically Acclaimed Radio was the original start of "QiQi's Corner." So, shoutout my Critically Acclaimed Radio family Mr. Mogul and Dj Tiger.** Be sure to check them out every Wednesday on 91.3fm if you in the Buffalo, NY area or at http://www.wbny.org/ for access outside of Buffalo. Tune in from 3pm-5pm.**

Ambitious Song of The Day: Top of the World

NYC Internships & Summer Youth

If you don't know by now New York City always have a summer internship program about every summer. The program is made of city/government agencies that allow young undergraduate or graduate students intern during the summer. Some internships are paid and some are non-paid.

To be considered city agencies graduate students must be currently enrolled or accepted into a graduate program and undergraduate students must be enrolled in college or university.

For more info. and details NYC Internships

* Those of you who are or know young teenagers the Summer Youth Employment Program application will soon be available...so be on the lookout. If you want more information on that just checkout SYEP

Ambitious Song of The Day: What Have You Done for Me Lately

Okay, yea the song is kind of based on a guy...but relate it to your life in general. Question the people in your life...Do you need them or are they just dead weight??? Oh yea, it's a classic!

Rachel Roy Goes Green

I think me and friends just love this WOMAN! I think we love her so much that it is scary. For example, I kind of had to hint my birthday dress to my friends because I didn't want one of them to walk in with the same Rachel Roy dress (lol). It's like she knows what a woman needs from accessories to a quick party dress to just something to throw on. Oh yea, and if you are a celebrity or even the FIRST LADY you love her designs too!

Michelle Obama stunting Rachel Roy!

Those of you who don't know Rachel Roy or just knows her from dating Damion Dash....umm, she's much more. She's a great business woman that you have to love...just say she's Ambitious.


As of right now...Like most designers/companies/organizations/people she has also join the "GREEN" team.This is RRR's earth day sweater. The sweater is made from ecotec cotton blend yarn using recycled material. This "green" sweater including it's buttons is from recycled materials. According to Ms. Roy site, this is one of Rachel's favorite April items!Rachel Roy has some other cool things that you should checkout at her site Rachel Roy. She is always working on something new and doing something to look forward to!

Searching for a Career???

There's a upcoming Job Fair in NYC. The fair is going to be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on April 27th, 2010. There will be free giveaways and much more activities to make the fair fun. For more information just click Job Fair.

*Remember to bring copies of your resume, look presentable...career experts say black and blue attire is gentle on the eyes, and just be ready to market yourself. Good luck!

Ambitious Song of The Day: Pursuit of Happiness

QiQi's Corner: Swizz Beatz Baby?

There have been rumors that Swizz Beatz may have another baby, but not by Mashonda or Alicia Keys. The baby mother is supposedly Jahna Sebastian who happens to be a Russian singer. The child is apparently 2-years old.


The story has been reported by Jahna Sebastian to the Russian and UK media. She allegedly was having an affair with Swizz Beatz when he was with both women...Alicia Keys and Mashonda. While Swizz denies the rumors, it is said that he is paying child support.


I don't know about this one...Alicia, you may lose him the way you got him???? Be careful....

New Drake Video - Over

Free Business Courses

A good friend of mine just sent me a great email about business courses that are being offered for FREE in NYC!
I just signed up for a few myself. Many of the courses are in Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx. The courses are also offered usually during the late afternoon, perfect for work schedules. If you are about bettering yourself and if the course fits your schedule...TAKE ADVANTAGE! Just click this link: NYC FREE BUSINESS COURSES

Ambitious Song of The Day: No Matter What They Say

Something happen today that made me think of this song...People willl talk, but what the heck....Success is the sweetest revenge..


Haha, remember thw summer when everybody was doing that to their jeans. I remember going away to summer camp and a few of us did a dance to this song...Good times!

QiQi's Corner: Nicki Minaj vs. Keys

Apparently, Nicki Minaj and this other female rapper Keys has a conflict going on or "beef." The beef is being expressed between the two by making Youtube videos about one another. It's more behind the beef...but to give you a sense of what's going on just checkout the videos below...


Keys reponse to video...


Keys original rap video diss....

Ambitious Song of The Day: People Everyday

I had to take it back!

more about "Arrested Development - Everyday People", posted with vodpod

Eugenia Kim and Cynthia Vincent Meets Target

Target has made another collaboration with designers. This time the designers are accessory designers Eugenia Kim and Cynthia Vincent. Eugenia Kim line consist of hats inspired by Havana, Cuba. The collection includes sun-hats, bucket hats, newsboy and pillbox silhouettes using woven and printed fabrics with various embellishments.
As for Cynthia Vincent, her line consists of fashionable shoes with style like wedges, gladiator sandals and flats. Not bad!

Sex and The City 2!!!

Like me and my girls are excited about Sex and The City 2...I am pretty sure many of you ladies and even guys (How you doin'?) are excited as well! This may be the reason why....

Ambitious Song of The Day: All That I Got Is You

One of my favorites...since I was young. Understand your circumstance doesn't define you...Don't become a product of your environment...

more about "Ghostface Killah feat. Mary J. Blige ...", posted with vodpod

QiQi's Corner: Saving Biggie's Life

Michael Clarke who is known for his role in the "Green Mile," said Biggie could have still been alive. Clarke used to be a security guard and the night of Biggie's death he was supposed to guard Biggie, but he had switched shifts with a friend to guard Babyface.

Hmmm...I think it's sticky to say he would've been alive if he would've done his original shift....

QiQi's Corner: RhiRhi & Matt

After several months of denying a relationship with Matt Kemp, Rhianna has confessed today on KIIS FM about being official with Matt. Ryan Seacrest asked her this morning who Matt is to her, which she responded“Umm, he’s my boyfriend.”

So go RhiRhi! Make sure he treat you right and dont lay a finger on you...

Ambitious Song of The Day: Listen

Sometimes people will try to be a road block betweeen you and your dreams....DON'T LET THEM..DO WHAT'S BEST FOR YOU!

more about "Beyonce - Listen HD", posted with vodpod

QiQi's Corner: The Dream & Christina Milian Baby

Awwwwww...So this is the new marry couple The Dream and Christina Milian new baby! I see The Dream in her.....What about you?

NBA WIVES REALITY SHOW...

I can't wait until this airs this SUNDAY!

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QiQi's Corner: Dancehall Visas Revoked & Bounty Killer Arrested

Recently, a couple of dancehall artists visas has been revoked by the U.S. Supposedly no one has a complete reason on why???? But there are many speculations....

In fact, if you look more into this situation there has been many situations where many reggae artists has lost shows not only in the U.S., but in other places like the U.K. and Germany. Shows have been lost due to things like lyrics and legal issues. For example, Europe has had concerns about homophobic lyrics that these artists has expressed in their music.

As far as the U.S., revoking dancehall artists visas such as Beenie Man, Ricky Trooper, Aidonia, Mavado and Bounty Killer there has been a lot of speculation on the reason. Many have said reasons are because....

• Artists have been criticized by the LGBT community for their "murder music" that promotes violence against gays.



• Legal issues concerning drugs.
  


• Immigration issues by limiting the back & forth of coming into the United States.
  

Someone has actually stated "This is another strategy to trap Jamaicans in Jamaica and keep them out of other areas."

Oh yea.....Bounty Killer just got arrested too. He was arrested on a warrant following an incident that occurred on March 25th. Supposedly, his girlfriend decided to end their three-year relationship and he allegedly responded by refusing to not let her go and attacked her.

The story is more interesting you can check it out @ Jamaica Star

Ambitious Song of The Day: Bossman

I say forget the boss...It's about being a CEO (lol) but yea.....

Habana is BACK!

If you a true Brooklynite...Then you know Habana Outpost is the place to be in the summer in Brooklyn. It's where frozen margaritas (other drinks), to Coronas, to the infamous corn on the cob collabs with a diverse group of people being social over food and drinks. Actually, last summer I met many interesting people and had interesting conversations....Yup, just at Habana!April 17th will be the re-opening weekend for this summer!Another official event takes place May 15th....Summer Kick-Off!