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There comes a time in ones purpose driven life when your life crosses paths with someone that enhances your walk along that road of purpose. So, I’d been hearing about a particular guy from a friend of mine, Mr. David Anderson –“Hey, a friend of mine wants to start a podcast, too!” Ehh, It seemed like this podcast trend thing had exploded. I began to ponder, I’m just a beginner myself so I wasn’t quite sure what or how much I could offer this new voice. David’s persistence finally led to a phone conversation with my guest today, Mr. Paul Anthony Smith. After about 30 seconds into our conversation I instinctively knew why we had to work together to get out his passion for his personal project & I COULD NOT WAIT to feature him on theGlamnalysis! I was refreshed! I had so many questions! I was expectant! Ok, I guess you wanna know, so what’s his lane? This man is a combination of Iyanla Vanzant,Tony Gaskins & Pharrell Williams! How can that be?-you may ask–I know it’s cray! But just listen–You gon’ learn today! As Paul & I were sitting at A 2nd Cup in the Heights area of Houston enjoying coffee while recording this episode, I was taken back to the “God is Gangsta” video by Kendrick Lamar. When your disgusted by what you currently see in the mirror, the wise man surrenders and is transformed to live a life of purpose to touch others causing a spark igniting their transformation. Of course you guys have warmed my heart by opening your ears to hear about my personal & career experiences & style advise but what you are now privy to, will enrich & transform your life thus enabling you to end any “DIS-EASE”, “Look yourself in the mirror to find “THE WHY” which will inevitably allow you to “DO YOU”! Just think about that. DO YOU. I’ve been meditating on this and created my own acronym for Y.O.U.–Yielding 2 Ones’ Uniqueness (take out the 2 LoL). When we yield to our own uniqueness we become comfortable to do the work & purpose in that which we were created to do. We are able live our best lives & bear our most beautiful souls. Alright alright, enough from me. HEAR YE, HEAR YE–Mr. PAUL ANTHONY SMITH. Paul with his lovely wife & son! Aren’t they all GORGEOUS!!! Keep up with Mr. Smith via Twitter @pasnupe1k Instagram @pasnupe1k Intro & Outro song is “The Way that You Love me” by Jonathan McReynolds- Download Now!

The self-proclaimed classic man himself- Mr. Jerry Mathis To get yo’ life or to not get yo’ life, THAT, my people is the question. As I walk into WOOSTER’S GARDEN a few moments before our recording, I recall the exact moment I heard Jerry Mathis introduce me to the term of “GETTING ONES’ LIFE”. Our style and design team, DIARY OF JOLI was just finishing a hard day of tweaking the fits of Essence Festival enthusiasts at our amazing MOTIONS style suite in the great city of New Orleans. My breath wreaked as the inaugural taste of homemade remoulade sauce lingered on my tongue. (Forget hot sauce in my bag, bring on the REMOULADE!) We strolled out the style suite with an heir of accomplishment and were all ready to hit the town & twerk to some good bounce music. Start & stop N.O. traffic ensued as we pumped up the car tunes and proceeded to get, as they say, “bout it bout it”. And then I heard it leave his lips…loud & clear with passion & joy he proceeded to proclaim…”I’M ABOUT TO GET. MY. LIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIFE!!!”. This was a goal he was sure to accomplish. I just wanted to know what it meant because surely, I wanted to get my life as well. Had I not been living my life and getting it up to that point?! Jerry Mathis shared the gift of getting life with me and I will NEVER, neva, eva, eva, eva, evaaaaa be the same again…HALLELUJAH! Jerry & his partner are opening Houston’s premier showroom-SPACE Diary of Joli prior to us receiving the gift of life So, as you can see, Jerry Mathis is a contagious being that lives life to the fullest and seizes every moment of LIFE as an opportunity for professional growth or for the release that endless fun & laughs may bring to ones’ soul. Listen in with anticipation and joy as we talk about his AMAZING new venture SPACE SHOWROOM he is bringing to our great city of Houston. You will also be intrigued & hail his Parisian artisanal experience & background that yields way to his classic & defined outlook and definition of style. However, please don’t simply listen lifelessly. Grasp the pearls of wisdom and the opportunity he plants for growth. Because keep in mind, once this podcast has been heard…you will have no choice but to receive a new opportunity getting life. Even Jesus told us he came that we may have LIFE & have it more ABUNDANTLY! JOHN 10:10 Jerry & I after recording at Wooster’s Garden Jerry & I with a guest at an FGI party held at Neiman Marcus Click here for Jerry Mathis Instagram Click here for SPACE Showroom HTX Instagram Click here for SPACE Showroom Houston website

So here’s the real deal, there are certain people in life we meet because we were in a specific place at a specific time, on PURPOSE. Those are the people we can count on that add substance, value and lessons of PURPOSE! Nia Perry is exactly one of those people. I was honored to sit down with her and talk about her life of passion and PURPOSE! Her passion for art through fashion, events and MARKETING! She is a guru people. If you are a biz veteran and need a revamp or may be up and coming on the scene and need consulting she is your go-to lady. You will also learn how she remained strong despite unforeseen circumstances, wisdom for awkward insecurities, walking up hills in heels and how to GO TO THE NEXT LEVEL by simply believing you have to KEEP GOING!!! Nia is FREE and you all will feel that in this episode of The Glamnalysis! She has a webinar where she will display even more marketing wisdom so check out her social media here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nia.perry Instagram: www.instagram.com/perryfamilymktg/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PerryFamilyMktg I can’t wait to hear your feedback. Listen, Learn, Peacefully, PURPOSEFULLY!!! Happiness, Sisterhood! On location at Davis Street Song: Heels by Q-tip

Back from Thanksgiving and it’s time for a re-up! I’m so excited about the time I got to spend with my good friend Marcus Ford of The MF Design. And as we pay homage to the movie “Boomerang” I just have to say it…MAAAAAAAAARCUS DAAAAAAAHLIIING! Before our talk, there was already so much that I admired about Marcus. His creative genius from decorating places & spaces to clothing back to entrepreneurship are all inspiring and contagious. He is Classic & refined. Chic & creative. But this is just the surface…things got deep! It’s takes a unique soul to go through life changing loss and remain a gentleman that is down to earth and doesn’t put on airs. This podcast explains how he is able to embody so many great characteristics while remaining insightful and self-less…hmmm…I wonder what/who he can attribute this to? Praise HIM! (he-he) Take a listen to be inspired from this decor connoissuer, humble husband and faithful friend. Follow Marcus on Instagram: @TheMFSignature Purchase Marcus’ books on Amazon! Places and spaces mentioned: Premium Goods Killen’s Steakhouse Capital Grille Beehive Zion Rootswear P.S. As mentioned in the podcast, I unfortunately can’t find the pic of me from one of my bday gatherings at ‘THE LIVING ROOM’ It’s somewhere in the cloud! Once I find it you guys will be the first to see And if you haven’t seen the movie “BOOMERANG” …What is your life about?! Watch it…immediately!

Krystal talks about her 120lb weight loss in this episode. Beautiful before and beautiful after!In honor of Met Ball Gala 2015, I’m throwing it back to last year when Chiho Aoshima was my alter-ego inspiration on a photoshoot!Our #WineOfTheDay consumed during this episode!Our #WineOfTheDay consumed during this episode!Good day people! I’m so excited to share with you another intimate episode of theGLAMNALYSIS as I talk to one of my very dear friends and creative buddies KrystalNicole! -One of the most passionate and aesthetically talented photographers in the city of Houston. We chat about how our paths crossed to meet each other, her convictions as a creative (or that other term we coined during this episode!), Met Ball 2015, Photography, Perspective and true FREEDOM! Her journey and accomplishments are so provocative while her personality and laugh is infectious! So don’t be afraid to have a lil chuckle with us “theFreedom Team” and open your ears as Krystal shares with us her “Art which is her Heart”™ I want you to remember…we can all analyze images, art & sound but they are all subject to different perspectives. Respect! Please leave your reply in the comment box: WHAT IS FREEDOM TO YOU? -Otti Out Intro song: Thank you by Jay Z (produced by Kanye West) Outro song: Drowning by Banks

Good day people! Thank you for joining me on this journey as I share my story about being and staying inspired as a creative! If you know me, you know I have a major affection for STYLE and I define is as, STAYING TRUE to YOURSELF while LOOKING EXTRAORDINARY! If you don’t know me, well…that’s what this whole podcast journey is all about! I want to deem this podcast as an artful version of SUPER SOUL SUNDAY (I am an OWN addict!) In these parts, we will discuss, laugh, ponder and analyze all things Glam. I will be featuring guests that I admire that I have previously worked with or hope to soon. During this introduction, you will hear mentions about some fabulous people I have met along my path thus far. Mentions within this episode are as follows (respectfully): Niyi Okuboyejo: PostImperial Dobale: Dobale Clothing KarynJenius: Vixen Polish Hope Morgan: Haute Hope! RobynMicheleBishop: Beauty & LuxeLifeHair Expert KrystalNicole: KrystalNicole Photography Now, sit back and relax as a share with you some of the deepest parts of my soul…my art…which is my heart! This is my first stab at this so I’m looking forward to getting better and better along the way with more experience within this personal podcast world. -Otti Out