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From Corporate Climb to Empowerment: Regina Lawless on Redefining Success
The resilient and inspiring Regina Lawless
Featured in TrooRa’s The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue Autumn ’24
Edition 24
From a high-powered corporate career to founding Bossy and Blissful, Regina Lawless is redefining leadership and fulfillment. Her journey champions Black female leaders, helping them navigate corporate life while centering joy and authenticity. 🌟
✨ Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on balance, community, and living a fulfilling life beyond traditional success.
Join us live next Thursday, the 7th of November at 11am pst
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Tune in and explore the intersection of resilience, mindfulness, and well-being.
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Entrepreneur and mother Vanessa Simmons has been a force in the business world since a young age, and now she’s sharing her inspiring wellness journey while reigniting her passion for fashion. Her brand is an exquisite blend of wellness, style, and philanthropy, embodying a modern approach to luxury living.
This autumn, Simmons continues her journey of grace and growth, with a spotlight on her latest venture, U4IA—a digital wellness community offering curated tips, products, and personal stories that empower women to thrive in both mind and body.
Tune in to this conversation to be inspired.
@vanessajsimmons x @trooramagazine
For TrooRa Magazine The Autumn Issue ‘24
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Edition 24
Creative Team:
Photographed by @cfoxthephotographer
Model @vanessajsimmons
@thedewaalagency
Creative Director @trystanne
Hair Styling by @ninajhair
MUA @lightcastlebeauty
Styling by @audreybrianne
Stylist Assistant: @tyreesstyle
Set Coordinator @gracehendricks
TrooRa Set Support @brajeanson
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Earring - Nissa Jewelry @nissajewelry
Shoes - Stuart Weitzman @stuartweitzman
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We are honored to feature the extraordinary Vanessa Simmons gracing not one but all three covers of TrooRa’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue Autumn ’24. Simmons, who has seamlessly transitioned from fashion icon to wellness entrepreneur, continues to inspire with her new brand, U4IA. Her journey reflects the power of reinvention, embodying resilience, elegance, and a commitment to wellness as a lifestyle. Vanessa exemplifies the power of evolution reminding us that wellness isn’t just a trend but a lifelong commitment to balance and growth.
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@U4IA
@thedewaalagency
Creative Director @trystanne
Hair Styling by @ninajhair
MUA @lightcastlebeauty
Styling by @audreybrianne
Stylist Assistant: @tyreesstyle
Set Coordinator @gracehendricks
TrooRa Set Support @brajeanson
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Dress - Elliatt @elliatt
Earring - Nissa Jewelry @nissajewelry
Shoes - Stuart Weitzman @stuartweitzman
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Earring - Forever21 @forever21
Bag - Silver & Riley @silverandriley
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Top - Colton Dane
Tight - Commando
Bag - Silver & Riley @silverandriley
Shoes - Jimmy Choo @ jimmychoo
Earring - Nissa Jewelry @nissajewelry
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Belt - Banana Republic
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Featured in TrooRa’s
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We invite you to indulge in a unique conversation with Melissa Mueller-Douglas, founder of the MYRetreat app. Discover how mindful chocolate consumption can transform wellness, helping you slow down, savor each moment, and cultivate habits that nurture mental health.
Tune in and explore the intersection of taste, mindfulness, and mental well-being.
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Just as autumn brings change, entrepreneurship calls us to evolve. 🍂 It’s the season to shed doubts, harvest ideas, and embrace new beginnings. TrooRa’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue coming soon, celebrates innovators who transform challenges into opportunities. This fall, let’s ignite creativity and turn bold visions into reality. 🌟
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Roots of Empowerment: Tony Green and his advocacy for AP African American Studies
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We invite you to an inspiring conversation with Coach Tony Green, a passionate teacher who is transforming education through his AP African American Studies Curriculum. Discover how his unique approach fosters self-identity, cultural pride, and reshapes perceptions to empower the next generation.
We’re honored to share Tony Green’s journey as he continues to educate and inspire future leaders.
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🎉Happy Birthday to Madame Vice President Kamala Harris! 🎉
With our @trooramagazine team and colleagues, our founder @trystanne a Black woman immigrant from Haiti🇭🇹 who met her Irish 🇮🇪 immigrant husband @mc2electric in San Francisco California 🇺🇸, they believe in the promise of America and both work tirelessly every day in their businesses and communities to achieve the American dream—and to create space for others to do the same. “We believe in uplifting others, In the spirit of leadership, compassion, empathy, kindness and joy, exemplified so flawlessly by VP Harris”.
Today, here at TrooRa, we honor Madame Vice President Kamala Harris, who embodies resilience, strength, and hope for a better future. Join us in wishing VP Harris a very Happy Birthday, peace, safety, health and wellness, blessings and continued strength as she leads us forward.
Thank you for your dedication to public service and for working to make each and every one of our lives full of opportunity. Thank you for dedicating your efforts to improving life with ample opportunities for each and every one of us—The People.
For those still on the fence—conservative Republicans are recognizing the dangers of Maga and Trump. This election is not about partisanship; it’s about safeguarding democracy and choosing new leadership that promotes equality, justice, protects our freedoms and advances progress for all.
Remember every vote counts. Vote for change, vote for the future. Together, let’s build a new way forward. 💙
🍲✨ Stirring Up History with Johnnie Mae’s Gumbo – Featured in TrooRa’s Global African Influence Issue `24!
Mary Campbell @marycampbelloakland, founder of Johnnie Mae’s Gumbo, uses her grandmother`s recipe to serve more than just food—it’s a celebration of heritage, family, and resilience. From the gardens of Louisiana to the Great Migration, this gumbo reflects a tapestry of diverse cultures and traditions that shaped American history. 🥘
Discover how Mary’s pop-up in Oakland brings people together, funds student education, and keeps history alive one bowl at a time.
Read the full story now in
Edition 23 Summer Issue `24
Link In Bio
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“✨ Freck Beauty @freck is making waves with bold products and authentic stories! In our LGBTQ+ Issue we feature and spotlight Freck’s #troolyrare founder, Remi Brixton who built a brand dedicated to creativity, individuality, and self-expression. One of their standout products? Rich Bitch Lip Balm—a perfect blend of moisture and glam that you’ll want to carry everywhere. 💋💄
Check out the models and influencers featured. Their stunning looks capture Freck’s unique vibe, redefining beauty with every look and swipe.
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From the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans in Botswana to the Nyerere National Park in Tanzania, Africa offers arguably some of the most spectacular travel experiences.
Explore our top 10 destinations the motherland has to offer in:
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Summer Issue `24
Available now at the link in bio.
Join Us LIVE Thursday, October 17th at 1 PM PST with Vanessa Simmons!
Entrepreneur and mother Vanessa Simmons has been a force in the business world since a young age, and now she’s sharing her inspiring wellness journey while reigniting her passion for fashion. Her brand is an exquisite blend of wellness, style, and philanthropy, embodying a modern approach to luxury living.
This autumn, Simmons continues her journey of grace and growth, with a spotlight on her latest venture, U4IA—a digital wellness community offering curated tips, products, and personal stories that empower women to thrive in both mind and body.
Tune in to this conversation to be inspired.
@vanessajsimmons x @trooramagazine
For TrooRa Magazine The Autumn Issue ‘24
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Edition # 24
Creative Team:
Photographed by @cfoxthephotographer
Model @vanessajsimmons
@thedewaalagency
Creative Director @trystanne
Hair Styling by @ninajhair
MUA @lightcastlebeauty
Styling by @audreybrianne
Stylist Assistant: @tyreesstyle
Set Coordinator @gracehendricks
TrooRa Set Support @brajeanson
Look #1
Dress - Elliatt @elliatt
Earring - Nissa Jewelry @nissajewelry
Shoes - Stuart Weitzman @stuartweitzman
#trooramagazine #troolala #troorashoot #troora #troorawellness
Just a few of the products we are loving from The Autumn Issue `24. You can find our full review and inspirational conversations with the founders in
The Entrepreneurial Spirit Issue Edition # 24
Autumn Issue `24
@official86west
@poundcake
@supermush
@Candiceluter
@Anima.iris
