Hey Guys! So last week, I popped into Atlanta to visit my family and rest up after my various travels. Of course I can’t go anywhere without popping onto the scene! So when my homegirl Jessica Burns invited me to an International Women’s Day luncheon, I said “Sure!” The event was hosted by the beautiful Eudoxie, with the goal of bringing dynamic women together to share stories and brainstorm how we can all support each other in a more meaningful…
Bomb Life 101: 5 Things College & Your Parents Won’t Tell You About ‘The Real World’
When I was in college, I’ll admit, I was idealistic. Armed with knowledge about the inequities in society, I was determined to make a change! The ‘real world’ seemed like my oyster–an open playing field where I could make a lasting impression. College nor my parents could prepare me for the reality of living and working in America. As the theme song in Malcolm in the Middle goes, “Life is Unfair.” Behold, 5 truths I’ve discovered post graduation: 1. Having…
The Bomb Life: Receiving the Fashion Impact Award at the International Women Of Power Luncheon
Happy Tuesday! It’s been a busy few days, and I’m just getting back on the saddle! A day after Essence Black Women in Hollywood, I was honored to receive the Fashion Impact Award at the International Women of Power luncheon, hosted by the fabulous Koshie Mills. Madame Koshie assembled a wonderful group of women, who have all made waves in their respective industries, and brought them together for a day full of fellowship and fun. The spirit and energy in…
New Date for CWC DMV: Sunday March 25th, 2018 at MalMaison + Paul Wharton, Shateria Moragne-El, Diandre Tristan, and More!
Happy Sunday, Bombers and Bombshells from the DMV! We have some updates for you, so get your pens out! The first update? Cocktails and Conversations with Claire DMV will now be on Sunday March 25th vs. Saturday March 24th. On Saturday, March 24th, the ‘March For Our Lives’ Gun control demonstration will be held in Washington DC. This political activation will of course draw many participants, supporters and spectators, and we would not want to distract anyone from this very…
Claire’s Life + On the Scene: Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2018 Sponsored by Ford
Happy Friday, Bombers and Bombshells! Yesterday I had the wonderful opportunity to attend my third Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, this time as a Ford Ambassador! The inspiring day honored unstoppable industry change agents Danai Gurira, Tiffany Haddish, Tessa Thompson, and Lena Waithe, and was chock full of heartfelt speeches and calls to action. During lulls in the program, I worked the room, gathering content and also saying hey to some of our favorite Fashion Bomb celebs: Honoree Tiffany…
Claire’s Life: Filming Ford’s 2018 Expedition with June Ambrose, Amy Dubois Barnett, and Arian Simone
Happy Thursday! Ford has graciously flown me to LA to be an ambassador during Essence’s Black Women in Hollywood event! A day before the big event, they gathered fellow bosses June Ambrose, Amy Dubois Barnett, and Arian Simone to test drive their new Ford Expedition (now equipped with Alexa) and talk about how we can continue to build a community of strong, fabulously fearless women. We chatted about how we all started in our careers and how we continue to…