May 20th, 2013 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, Featured, V.Connect
When I moved to Brooklyn last year I was determined to really get to know my new community, and contribute in a real way! Right away I was directed to Brooklyn Movement Center (BMC) — a membership-led, direct-action, community organizing body based in Central Brooklyn. [Check out one of the videos Veralyn Media created with BMC!] Central Brooklyn [...]
December 13th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
Over Ethiopian food and Honey Wine, I got to know Filmmaker and Writer, Arielle Loren this past summer. Durring what was suppose to be our casual lunch to simply meet each other in person- I found myself pulling out my notepad and pen. I took notes on everything from how she uses social media to brand her image, to how she established a [...]
November 12th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
I was connected to Aden Ardennes while looking for people to talk to about sexuality and I got to know him while I interviewed him for my November vlog, How did you learn about sex? Aden was not only able to draw on his personal experiences, but also on the conversations he has on the radio [...]
October 24th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
I’ve known Daniel Hernandez for a few years now, and I must say he is one of the most realistic individuals I know– especially when it comes to business. As he’s said to me on many occasions- “You can love doing something, but what’s real is the need to make money!” And I’ve watched him do just that [...]
August 16th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
In the world of Social Media you can get to know a lot about someone via Facebook and Twitter- and based on what I’ve seen- one of the hardest working men in New York is Kevin Benoit, owner of Parle Magazine. So when Kevin told me about the play, Georgia he was producing/directing I knew [...]
June 30th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
In 2010, one year after graduating Amherst College, Patrice decided that New York was the only place she would be able to fully cultivate and nurture her professional and personal aspirations. Less than a year later she launched Xhibit P- the premiere destination for pop culture criticism.
June 25th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
Recently I wrote about my positive experience at the Pretty Brwn Grl “Naturally You” Natural Hair Mixer – now I want to introduce you to the lady who brought it all together – Nadine Dillion.
May 18th, 2011 | by Ms. Veralyn | published in Blog, V.Connect
When I went to meet Vitoria Setta and Adrianna Andaluz, owners of Velour Rouge, for lunch on a beautiful NYC afternoon– I was immediately introduced to what makes them great matchmakers. I walked into the restaurant, and at the bar they were quizzing 2 cute guys from London and finding out their relationship statuses. These [...]
