How Something Successful & Beautiful Can Come From Pain & Suffering

The surgery left Smith's lollipop tattoo disfigured and it looked like somebody had taken a bite out of it. This story lies behind the design of Smith's signature jewelry piece, "Sweet Touch of Hope Lollipop."

EntertainmentViolette W.November 10, 2015Creative, Jewelry Designer, Shauna Neely, Simone I Smith, Cancer Survivor, Sweet Touch of Hope Lollipop, Testimony, Trunk Show, Macy's, JewelryComment

Why You And Janet Jackson Are Unbreakable

The album, which is a tribute to her late brother Michael, is appropriately entitled "Unbreakable" because...

EntertainmentViolette W.September 14, 2015Janet Jackson, Unbreakable Tour, Rhythm Nation, Record label, Jewelry, Jewelry Line, Unbreakable, Michael Jackson, ResilienceComment

When Education Is Not Necessary

I used to think that any formal education of the kind was a waste of money because I was of the opinion that you learn hands-on, and you either got "it" or you don't...