Part of the #Vivacious Team! So beautiful!

It’s not easy being a woman. It is especially not easy being a woman of integrity and substance in an area full of glorification for exactly the opposite. Where fake has become the new real and support/true loyalty are hard to find, it’s rare to find a group of women who stand in solidarity for true WOMANHOOD. This group isn’t about who has the latest red bottoms or designer purse (not that they are against these things, they just don’t flaunt material wealth) and they certainly wouldn’t DARE call another woman a “bad bitch.” Instead, this group promotes other entrepreneurial women that are trying to make a positive impact on society.
What I love about the Vivacious team are the women that started the movement. They’re feisty and professional. These strong women also seem to have a firm grasp on the kind of difference they want to make in society. Charitable donations will be made through the sale of the items on their site soon and women everywhere can be fashionable for a cause. A few local models, actresses and hosts have all jumped on board to give their time/face/voice to Vivacious by modeling apparel, sunglasses and swimwear on their website. I was honored to have been chosen to represent such a positive movement. The proceeds from the sale of the vintage sunglasses I modeled will directly benefit my charity and passion (Project Save Imagination, of course.)
Owning your sexuality is beeeeautiful, natural and powerful…..making your sexuality the ONLY thing you have going for you is not quite as powerful. Women are amazing. We are the bearers of life. We withstand unimaginable pain. Our power lies in our amazing femininity. Imagine that incredible feminine power combined and the amazing impact we could make on society?

It’s a movement. #LiveVivacious
Follow them on Instagram: Live_Vivacious Twitter: @Live_Vivacious
Photography for the shoot was provided by @zenagibbsphotography (www.zenagibbsphotography.com)

Shoutout to super talented and ultra sexy photographer Zena Gibbs. Look at her boots! Fly!!!!

Photography behind the scenes provided by Darryl Omar!

Across some rusty train tracks in a second story corner building lies a true gem in the Miami neighborhood of Little Haiti. Through a purple painted door on a worn down building and up an old staircase lies a beautiful safe haven of art and love for the children in this rough neighborhood.

A few months ago, we decided that our Art Basel event would need a nonprofit beneficiary that stood for the beliefs and principles that Lila Nikole and I both aligned ourselves with. The spirit that exists within the walls of Art Studio Miami is one of Love and Spiritual Growth. They believe in the holistic wellness of all of their students and the teachers there are all selfless volunteers. Rachel (the director) believes in integrating art curriculum into academic curriculum and the results have proven more than effective. With art budgets being cut all over the city of Miami, some students will never have the opportunity to experience the arts in schools. Art Studio Miami makes sure that the students in their program will have that enrichment along with a solid knowledge of body health, spiritual health and love for one another.

This past week our team visited the center and donated thousands of dollars worth of art supplies as well as a check to help the center with their operating costs. Each child received a gift bag full of supplies and I was able to interview a few of the older children about their experiences in the center. It was a beautiful experience and I surely won’t forget the looks on the beautiful children’s faces. One of students, Kery Mauvais, even emailed me some of his work (pictured below.) So inspirational!!!!

Art is Necessary!!

Artwork by student, Kery Mauvais:

Wow! It has been a minute since I have been able to update my blog because I was absolutely crazy trying to put together our Project Save Imagination Art Basel FUSION event. From arranging PR, musical acts, lighting, staging, fundraising, volunteer coordination, getting items donated for auction, arranging celeb hotel rooms and flights and still working full time jobs and being full time mothers, Lila Nikole and I had our hands full!

The event took place on December 6th and we had an amazing turnout. Our hosts were Claudia Jordan, Lorenzo Thomas and Anchal Joseph. We had stunning artwork by Maicol Diaz, Trek 6, Jenny Perez and Laurence Gartel. Our dynamic fashion show was INCREDIBLE and during the entire event we had musical performances by Talib Kweli, Urban Mystic, Mobius 8, DJ Bonnie Beats, DJ Epps, and DJ Rob Dinero.

All proceeds to benefit Art Studio Miami! Thanks so much for our sponsors Sobe Ent, Rush Sounds, City Never Sleeps, 2 Girls and a Cupcake, Nuvo and more!!!

Take a look at the pics!!!

IT’S FINALLY HERE! I am super proud to tell all of my friends about my latest charity foundation that I have started with my friend Lila Nikole Rivera! Drumroll please…….PROJECT SAVE IMAGINATION!!!!

Project Save Imagination is a charity based initiative that aims to support students who have an avid interest in the arts but may not have the money or opportunities to pursue their dreams. Every child deserves to follow their passion and we aim to turn that dream into a reality. Whether it’s for an exciting theater workshop, art class sponsorship or even money donated for classroom supplies, our foundation wants to bring back the magic of the arts into lives of students across the country. We have partnered together with the hope to inspire others to help make a child’s dream come true in the area of art education. We started this nonprofit foundation to raise money for student’s who may dream of participating in an art, film, fashion or music education/workshops.

Lila has an amazing background in business and is a networking guru! She has run her own successsful swimwear line for years and is the epitome of the word creative and resourceful.

I am an artist and have a passion for helping the community. Working with children my entire life has inspired me to try to play a greater role in their success and helping them achieve their wildest dreams.

Our launch event is planned for December during Art Basel. I am very excited to reveal more details as they become available!

Please check out our site http://saveimagination.org and follow us on twitter @SaveAndImagine

Namaste!

Aisha Thalia

Hi beautiful people!

I was recently interviewed by a site called “The Urbn Life.” A wonderful writer named Amber JenClair put together a dope article about who I am and what I do. I talked about everything from my drive, projects, ambition, daughter and turn-offs regarding men.

Check it out! http://www.theurbnlife.com/#!models/component_71401

Cover Photo

Hi everyone!

A few months ago I was informed that I was chosen as one of South Florida’s 40 Under 40 Leaders for Legacy Magazine! I was extremely excited and honored to be chosen for such a prestigious award. There are so many inspirational people in the group chosen that I can only imagine the wealth of knowledge and experience each one is bringing to the table.

The Miami Herald business Monday section featured photos of the honorees:

40 Leaders!

Smile for the closeup! (Kinda distorted!)

The luncheon honoring all the wonderful leaders will take place this Friday and there is a networking event Friday afternoon!

I hope to continue to make my family and my community proud. There is much work to be done in our world and I hope that this honor inspires people that doing what you love is the definition of living life to the fullest! Pick a cause, get involved and go for it!

Namaste,

Aisha Thalia

Interviewing the stylist

Hello beautiful souls…

I interviewed some of the beautiful people at the Makeva Harold Foundation (including the sponsors) during their charity fashion show in West Palm Beach.

Thank you so much to Unique Film Production for putting this video together.

CLICK HERE: Le Chic Couture Fashion Show

“It always amazes me that we can feel sorrow for the abused/neglected child yet contempt for the adult they grow into.”
(paraphrased from a quote of an author I cannot remember!)

One day he will be all grown up..and just as scared...

This quote hits home for me. Working with children in some capacity since I was 17 years old, I have always seen the solution to the problem as relatively simple: Invest in a child today so that they don’t become a problem of tomorrow.

Ask yourself, “Am I doing the most I possibly can to invest into the children of tomorrow?” Whether it be donating money or your time to an after school program, taking the time to mentor children in your neighborhood or even writing letter to your government in support of programs for public schools, it all counts.
If you aren’t doing your best, please don’t complain or be surprised when twenty years from now those same children break into your house and rob you.

It takes a village.

Namaste,

Aisha Thalia

Hi folks! I had the pleasure of being both the host and emcee of the Le Chic Couture fashion show at Harley Davidson of Palm Beach. This foundation helps both underpriveledged youth and adults get back on their feet by providing resources, workshops and trainings.

The fashion show was crazy! Footage on the way!

Getting ready to interview...

Studying the script...

CLICK HERE= PSA

Please tell a friend to tell a friend! Homeless Awareness Day is December 8th! Here is how you can help!

1. Please post this PSA on all your social networking sites. Trend #HADMIAMI on Twitter!

2. LIKE the Homeless Trust on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/HOMELESSTRUST

3. Donate to the Homeless Trust! http://www.miamidade.gov/homeless/

We will begin at 2:30 PM in the Office Depot Parking Lot on 121st and Biscayne Blvd on December 8, 2011. The event will end at Bayfront Park at 5:30 PM. Participants are encouraged to create cardboard signs to show their support.

I appreciate you! We can do this!

xoxo
Aisha Thalia