Anyone who knows me knows that Target is by far my favorite store. The fact that I visit the superstore at least 4 times a week speaks volumes about obsession.

Granted, I frequent the store to stock up on coveted fashions from Missoni to Jason Wu, and other essentials, but also because the “bullseye” gives back extensively. Plus, it seems to understand the importance and power of diversity, which so many other companies still struggle with despite the tapestry of America.

That said, in honor of Black History Month, Laysha Ward, the President, Community Relations and Target Foundation (who happens to be a BG), spoke in a recent interview with Target’s online magazine about community, who inspires her, and more.

Check out a snippet of the interview:

What does Black History Month mean to you?
Laysha Ward: I celebrate the rich tapestry and melting pot that represents the foundation of the United States 365 days out of the year. But I love how Black History Month opens up the conversation on progress we’ve made in helping people of all backgrounds succeed – and the reality of how far we have to go.

How does Target inspire an inclusive community?
LW: The most important thing any company can do is to listen, and I think that is something we are doing very well right now. We are listening to team members from every background, culture and preference. We are asking what it feels like to work at Target – all the good and all the challenges. And we’re using that information to drive decisions about how to make this a more inclusive place to work – and a stronger company all around.

To read the rest of the interview click here.

How often do you shop at Target?

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Ever since she hopped on the seen as Mrs. Russell Simmons back in the late 1990s, Kimora Lee has become a mainstay in urban pop culture. From turning the fashion brand, Baby Phat, into an empire to her outrageous antics on her reality show, Life in the Fab Lane, Ms. Fabulosity has no plans of slowing down.

I recently spoke with the fashion mogul about life after Baby Phat, being a mom of three, and more. Check out the interview here.

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From chatting up the hottest celebrities on The View, to hosting The Newlywed Game, to being a mother and wife, Sherri Shepherd proves that it is possible to have it all.

The Emmy-award winning newlywed, 44,  shares how she successfully wears many hats while maintaining the most important aspect of her life – family. The comedian/actress spoke with me about how she balances it all, along with her latest “powerful” venture, being a spokeswoman for Oral-B’s power toothbrush, and more.

On her wedding that aired on the Style Network
“We had a great time planning it. It was so perfect and beautiful. There was very little drama. I don’t think I would’ve changed a thing about my wedding. If anything, the only thing that I was probably a Bridezilla about was our bridal party dance. Everybody was complaining, being silly and saying, “I don’t know why we’re doing this.” I was like look, “This is the only thing that I want. I’m not making you get a weave in your hair or wear uncomfortable shoes, but you will get this dance if it’s the last thing we do because it is going to go viral and it will be perfect! Elisabeth Hasselbeck, get your butt over here and start moving Niecy Nash you are not on Dancing With the Stars – get it together. It worked out – they came together for me.”

Her Windy City roots
“I’m from the south side. It (her wedding) was so special because all of my family is from Chicago. The problem with getting married in Chicago was that you had family members saying, ‘Uh cuz, I didn’t get my invitation cuz,’ and I’d be like, ‘It’s because I didn’t send you an invitation cuz,’ but other than that I love being in Chicago.”


On how she thinks she and her husband, Sal, would fare on The Newlywed Game

“First of all I have to pray in the morning. One of my prayers is: Lord I give you everything my career, my child, my dreams, my aspirations…Give me back what you want me to have. Show me what I’m supposed to do. What always comes back to me is my #1 priority when I was single – my son, Jeffrey (6-years-old). That was it. So if it was anything that took me away from my child, that dictated whether I’d say no or yes. That’s why you don’t see me at a lot of the red carpet events wearing the latest little dresses, or at the clubs or at the parties dropping it like it’s hot because I have a son. That’s why you don’t see me doing the “paso doble” on Dancing With the Stars because I have a son and I didn’t have anyone to help me with him. So I had to say no to a lot of things. So as soon as I leave The View I head over to host The Newlywed Game, but as soon as I’m done with that I’m Skypeing with Jeffrey. I’m running home, reading a book and tucking him in at night.”


Her all-time favorite guest on The View
“We’ve had so many, but I’d have to say hands-down President Barack Obama. Literally who has the opportunity to sit one person away from the President of the United States? There’s never been a person that had my skin-color EVER leading the free world so to be able to sit there and look at President Barack Obama and then think back to my son and know that my son could do anything that he really truly wants to do because of this man right here – it was just such an honor. I’ll never forget that moment.” 


Are you a Sherri Shepherd fan? Do you use a manual or electric toothbrush? 

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R&B beauty Keri Hilson is not only heating up the charts this summer with her smash single “Got Your Back” with rapper T.I, but she’s also the new face of one of the leading global beauty companies: Avon.

Recently, the lovely songstress shared a few of her beauty secrets with me.

Click here to read the Q&A.

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