Author Archives: Lauryn Doll

Open Letter: Where’s My Book, Momofuku?

As a Black woman, it annoys me that while I really wish to do business with competent, talented Black businesses, there are quite a few bad apples who seem to spoil it for themselves. I say themselves because they don’t keep me from doing business with other Black-owned businesses. I will ALWAYS do business with theContinue Reading

Seven Ways to Think Like A Stripper

I’ve been quiet lately. Really quiet. I know… and I’m sorry. I’ll make it up to you. I swear. But I’ve been away for good reason. For the past few months I’ve been deeply engrossed in business development with none other than Erika Lyremark. Lyremark, CEO and Mastermind of DailyWhip.com, has over 25 years ofContinue Reading

A Lady’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment: Confidence in the Bedroom + Boardroom

Sexual vitality is powerful. In addition to giving you an undeniable, blissful glow, sexual energy turbocharges your confidence and sends it soaring well beyond the bedroom. It’s this confidence that makes it easier for you to assert yourself in all areas of life. As a sexually empowered woman, you’ll know how to get what you wantContinue Reading

6 Kickass Kickstarter (and other Crowdfunding) Campaigns – Feb 2013

Successful businesses don’t just have a quality product; they have a quality why to back their product up. Building a sustainable brand these days has more to do with knowing why you’re in business, what and who you’re in business for, and affecting change in your industry. Here’s the jumpoff of what I hope to be aContinue Reading

Creating Art Makes You Sexy

Creating Art Makes You Sexy

We are part of a society that deeply suppresses emotional, creative expressions of individuality, or what I’d like to call art. Society tells us art is nonsensical…  That we cannot afford to devote ourselves and our time in pursuit of it…  That it’s a wild animal forever elusive to the masses… That “not everyone can beContinue Reading

All I Want for My Birthday is a Big Booty…

All I Want for My Birthday is a Big Booty…

Heyyyyyy Today is my 28th birthday… I am embracing it in a different manner. Usually, women get older – people get older – and they get all kinds of cranky about their age. Fuck that. I’m 28, and I’m amazing for 28. I’ve worked for what I wanted, and I’m about 75 percent there. I’mContinue Reading

Millenial Serial Entrepreneur Scott Gerber Talks Ramen Noodles, Personal Branding

I know I’ve been so inconsistent with my publishing schedule – however, to be honest, it’s not something that’s going to change any time soon. I push content when I’m passionate about the topic, and I’d rather push an authentic post than create a schedule. Blogs don’t make money. Blogs part of a larger businessContinue Reading

Srinivas Rao Talks Blogcast FM

Srinivas Rao Talks Blogcast FM

If Srinivas Rao sounds familiar to you, chances are you’re subscribed to BlogcastFM. Pulling over 70,000 downloads per month, Blogcast FM is a prolific resource of conversations Srini has with successful and nationally known business owners, bloggers, online entrepreneurs, and published authors.Continue Reading

Rely on Rejection + Other Hard Truths for Surviving the Music Industry in the Digital Age

Rely on Rejection + Other Hard Truths for Surviving the Music Industry in the Digital Age

Surviving the music industry in the digital age is rough. The music industry in general is rough, cold, and unforgiving to begin with, but the advancement of technology has made staying ahead of the curve difficult. Everyone’s an artist, producer or songwriter, and it’s as if nearly anybody can wake up and label their basementContinue Reading