By Allison Kugel Raven-Symone’s alter ego, Raven Baxter, has been a staple on The Disney Channel since the child actor turned Hollywood renaissance woman debuted her famous character on the hit show, That’s So Raven, in 2003. Back then, Symone’s alter-ego played a teenager who could see into the future, and that extra-sensory ability often… Read More Raven-Symone Plans on Motherhood, Her Degree & Directing TV
What’s up, everyone! Hope your weekend has been relaxing. I’m hopping on the blog on a Sunday to share with you my photographs from the Tank and the Bangas concert. Last Thursday (June 13th), Travis and I attended the concert at The Majestic in Detroit and we had a great time. Tank and the Bangas… Read More Floating at the Tank and the Bangas Detroit Concert
SOURCE: The Bee Agency Detroit’s first female-focused co-working space, Femology, is slated to open its doors to the new Downtown Detroit headquarters that will be 6x the size of their current 500 sq. foot founding space Fall 2019. The new space will include a wellness/fitness room and yoga area, state of the art podcast room,… Read More Femology– Detroit’s First Female-Focused Co-working Space to Open Downtown Headquarters This Fall
By Allison Kugel Actress Robin Givens has played many roles in her life; retiring wallflower not being among them. She burst onto the scene as the beautiful and brainy Darlene on Head of the Class, a sitcom that aired on ABC from 1986 to 1991. Those same years brought a media explosion as good girl… Read More Robin Givens Bares Her Soul and Finds Her Purpose
Today’s post is sponsored by DFCU Financial. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Good Life Detroit! You can read our disclosure policy here. Father’s Day is right around the corner and that means it’s time to put your thinking cap on and find the perfect gift for your loved one. Shopping for men… Read More 15 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Using Your DFCUPerks App
You may recognize Dianna “Miss D” Williams from Lifetime’s hit television series Bring It— a reality show which documents Williams’ career as the founder and dance coach for The Dollhouse Dance Factory. Williams (or Coach D as her dance team calls her) is a successful, self-made businesswoman. She is a graduate of Jackson State University… Read More Catching Up with Coach D from Lifetime’s Hit T.V. Show ‘Bring It!’
SOURCE: NAACP BALTIMORE — Thousands are expected to gather in Detroit to commemorate the NAACP’s 110th National Convention from July 20-24, 2019. With the theme, “When We Fight, We Win,” the convention will bring together elected officials, members, organizers, faith-leaders, entertainers, and young leaders for workshops and discussions to promote solutions to problems like police brutality,… Read More NAACP to Host 110th National Convention in Detroit
Hi, friends! Beacon Park Detroit recently announced their FREE Summer Concert Series. Here are the headlining performers for the music series: June 15: Nashville-based indie rock group Moon Taxi wsg The War and Treaty July 21: Grammy nominated R&B singer, Tamia August 17: Thomas McClary Commodores Experience Concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. with local DJs spinning music and opening acts… Read More Check Out Who’s Performing at Beacon Park Detroit’s Free Summer Concert Series
Disclaimer: The Detroit Foundation Hotel invited Good Life Detroit to visit the Jazz Brunch event. All opinions and thoughts are my own. Read our disclosure policy here. Have you had brunch at the Detroit Foundation Hotel’s Jazz Brunch Sunday event? Travis and I went a couple of Sundays ago and we had the best time!… Read More Jazz Brunch Sunday at The Apparatus Room
Today’s post is sponsored by DFCU Financial. Thank you for supporting the brands that support Good Life Detroit! You can read our disclosure policy here. I remember when Travis was in the Army, we used to use coupons for most of our shopping. From grocery coupons to restaurant coupons, we loved finding good deals to… Read More Introducing DFCUPerks at DFCU Financial
Speech Pathologist Katie Boyce has lived in Pleasant Ridge, Michigan with her husband for three years now. She keeps a very busy schedule and often works long hours. To help her find relaxation from her career, she started knitting. “Right now, it’s truly therapeutic for me,” Katie explained to me during our phone conversation. “I’m… Read More Warmth Detroit’s Katie Boyce Talks Sustainable Fashion and Worldwide Knit in Public Day
For the past three months, I have been exploring new and seasoned music. From genres like hip hop and Neo Soul to indie music and even classic rock, I have kept an open mind in my music discoveries. I’m not sure why exactly I’ve been on this music kick, but it has turned into a… Read More Hip Hop Artist Lando Chill Shares His Thoughts on His ‘Black Ego’ Album, Black Feminism, and Supporting Women’s Rights
Hi, friends! Did you happen to stop by Eastern Market’s Flower Day over the weekend? Travis and I went to Flower Day after a brunch date, and we had a wonderful time. It started raining toward the end of the festival, but we didn’t let the rain keep us from enjoying all of the beautiful… Read More A Sunday Date at Eastern Market’s Flower Day 2019
Have you heard? The TEN Nail Bar opened its second location in Detroit! Just in time for summer, The TEN is located in New Center at 6541 Woodward Avenue. The opening of the new location is going to give more men and women the opportunity to get beautiful manicures and pedicures! Last Friday, Travis and… Read More The TEN Nail Bar Grand Opening Celebration
Hi, friends! Last week, I had such a wonderful time doing a Mother’s Day T.V. segment on WXYZ Detroit. It was my fourth time participating in a segment on the Detroit-based news station and my fifth time doing a lifestyle segment on a Michigan-based news channel. My first time doing a T.V. segment was for… Read More Behind the Scenes: WXYZ Detroit T.V. Segment Was So Much Fun
Freelance makeup artist Jasmine Wagner has a great passion for beauty. She recently launched her freelance beauty business and enjoys working with clients in the Detroit and metro area. “Seeing the beauty that [my clients] have naturally and bringing that out and not just changing the look entirely, that’s why I do what I do,”… Read More 4 Beauty Tools I Recommend to My Clients
Hi, friends! Mother’s Day is in just a few days and I am discovering so many wonderful ways to spend the special day. From taking mom on to see her favorite live show to buying her special gift, there are so many wonderful things you can to do to celebrate mom or your special motherly-figure… Read More 10 Fun Mother’s Day Activity Ideas
By Allison Kugel If you were to ask any director who’s worked with the legendary Pam Grier they would likely tell you that having Pam on their set is a game changer. She knows what she wants and what she brings to the table. Just stand back and watch the force that is Pam. Throughout… Read More The Force of Nature That is Pam Grier
Do you remember your prom? I remember going to prom with a friend and the entire experience was so exciting, from shopping for my formal dress to attending the special dance. The prom I went to was held at the Opryland Hotel, now called Gaylord, in Nashville, Tennessee. It was so magical! Well, in Southeast… Read More Comerica Bank Donates Record Number of Prom Dresses to Hope Closet
Last Friday, my family and I were invited to attend the Media Preview Day for the new Allegiant Nonstop (Nonstop) in Warren, MI. I brought along Michala, Zhen, and Zechariah while Travis stayed home with the baby. Elijah had to work so he wasn’t able to attend, but I know if he would have gone… Read More All That We Loved About Allegiant Nonstop in Warren, MI