Tynee Talks: #Dating2K16

#Dating2K16

Dating is a tough game to play in 2K16

Dating in 2016 is equivalent to playing Russian roulette with a fully loaded gun. It’s definitely going damage you in some form or fashion. Needless to say, it's a hell of a risk! Dating pretty much sucks. You’ve all heard the horror stories from your boys’ or your homegirls’ in great detail about dating in this ratchet era. Let’s face it, times have changed and people just aren’t the same. People aren’t taking the time to get to know each other, hell people aren’t even taking the time to get to know themselves. Everything seems so rushed and out of order. If we really sat down and thought about it, there are areas in our personal lives that need extreme makeovers, before we let someone take up residence in our hearts and mental spaces. The conditions in which we live in foster such a microwavable life. There's not much time for anything. Or American work/life balance is completely off and causes for man and female relationships to have a strain.  All dudes wanna do is chill and all chicks want to do is give the impression that their relationship is hashtagable i.e, #relationshipgoals.  Ever since Beyonce’ told ya’ll: “I can have another you on a minute, matter fact he'll be here in a minute…” ya’ll ran down the fifty yard line with them lyrics and started replacing people faster than members of Destiny’s Child circa 2001. 

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So what does dating look like in 2016? A MEME, a stupid MEME. People are getting advice on relationships from MEMES. It’s the dumbest, lamest, bull-shiggity I’ve encountered in the 21^st century. And guess what? People are eating it up like a sit-down with Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Steve Harvey at a single's retreat hosted by Iyanla. To know that the strength of your relationship comes from a MEME should frighten you. I know it gives me conflicting emotions. Let’s take a look shall we...

This is Stupid

This on the fence about this one

This pretty much sums it all up

In a nutshell, I don't have the energy to date right now, I need to power up and start over in 2K17.

Tynee Talks to Banner Vodka’s Vice-President of Marketing Quentin Wilson

Tynee Talks to Banner Vodka’s vice-President of Marketing Quentin Wilson

Photo courtesy of  Mr.  Wilson

Tynee Talks: What separates Banner Vodka from the rest?

Quentin Wilson: Banner Vodka is handmade, organic, and the only Vodka in the world made with rainwater. But, what really separates us is that it’s almost guaranteed to not leave you with a hangover.

TT: No hangover? Where can I get this magical drink? Lol

QW: Banner can only be purchased in Texas. We are for sale at all Specs, Total Wine, and Twin Liquor stores.

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TT: Why is Banner Vodka an essential party staple?

QW:  1. The cost. You can get a 5^th for $17 vs. a 5^th of Ciroc that retails at $27 for a 5^th. 2. It’s known as the “ninja vodka” because it disappears in your drink and mixes well with anything. 3. It’s a smooth taste.

TT: How does Banner Vodka make you feel? Does it get you Lit?

QW:  Don’t let the smooth taste fool you, it gets you where you need to be!

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Wilson

TT: What got you in the business of vodka?

QW: Ironically I was in a Specs where one of the owners of the company was doing some promo for Banner. I asked him what his marketing strategy was, since marketing is my expertise. He said he didn’t have one, and I was pretty much hired on the spot. I’m sticking with the vodka business and Banner because it’s a lifetime movement and it’s never going away.

TT: Ideally what celebrity personifies Banner Vodka’s brand?

QW: The cast of Friends! Lol

TT: Finish this sentence… Banner Vodka is…

QW: A good time!

Photo Courtesy of Mr. Wilson

You can follow all things Banner @bannerdistilling on Instagram

P.S. They make Whiskey too!!!!! 

My Summer as a TEEN MOM aka JENELLE

My Summer as a Teen Mom aka JENELLE

That's Me!!!  My first club experience of Summer Sixteen

 *Disclaimer* No shade to the real Teen Moms out there that are taking care of their children or to the former Teen Moms that have successfully raised their children despite the odds.

I became a Mother six years ago and it has been nothing short of amazing! However, (comma) every now and then we need a break because motherhood isn’t one job, it’s a million jobs under one moniker!  Therefore, I have chronicled my summer as a Teen Mom. I hope you enjoy reading about it as much as I enjoyed experiencing it.***

Around May 2016, my cousin Kendra and I decided that we were going to have an epic summer. Although she lives in Atlanta and I live in Dallas, we made a vow to dedicate Summer Sixteen to ourselves. Since the passing of my Mother in the fall of 2014, I had been in an emotional funk. The sun didn’t seem as sun shiny since she transitioned beyond the clouds and so I was determined to take heed to Drake’s song, Summer Sixteen and personify his lyrics in my life. I was looking for revenge all summer sixteen. I needed revenge against Summer Fifteen, because that summer had me sad, depressed, heartbroken, and utterly confused. I wanted to play dirty and not clean and just enjoy myself. So that’s exactly what I did…

Fast forward to June 2016 and my kid leaves for Michigan to stay with his Dad for the summer.  (Rubs hands like Birdman) 

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And that my friends is when my new life as a Teen Mom began. Many of you may or may not be familiar with MTV’s long running reality show Teen Mom, and if you are, you know that half of them girls are the worst depictions of a Teen Mom or any type of Mom for that matter. But, the worst one of `em all is JENELLE. 

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So, as a running joke between me and my best friend, Tonika, I decided to take on some of the characteristics of Teen Mom staple and resident bad girl, Jenelle, who many of my Facebook friends dubbed as “the worst one”! Although, I wasn’t as reckless or careless as Janelle, she became my alter ego for the summer. All summer I was carefree, uninhibited and super Lit! 

How to become a Teen Mom… There are only 5 steps (In my Dru Hill voice)!

Step 1: Cast your offspring off to someone else! In my case I sent him to live with his other 50%. I had no child care expenses and I didn’t have to comb the Earth for a baby sitter! #WIN

Step 2: Turn all the way up!!!

Step 3: Forget the haters! (Don't give a F**k what anyone thinks) Famous words of Jenelle

Step 4: Check on your child sometimes… Geez!

Step 5: Do some things you’ve never done before!

Summer Sixteen went as follows: 

Painted a Masterpiece S/O to The Purple One 

Really get into Kanye's workout plan so you land you an NBA player or at least a dude with a car... It works!!!

Treat yourself... This was a luxury I can't do when I'm Adulting and being a real Mom!! 

Give back to your community (HashtaglunchbafFlint Board Members)

Do Something you've never done before like: travel to California,climb a mountain, and then Twerk on  it!

Love your body and go to the pool in a bangin swimsuit

Attend a futuristic Silent Party  in North Hollywood and catch up with old friends! 

Attempt to go to the BET Awards, but encounter all manner of craziness that can only happen in LA LA LAND aka Hollywood

Be good to yourself, pop bottles, and smile

Oh and Lastly, get your kid back!!!!!!

Oh and so much more happened, but I'd be typing for days if I included everything...

PEACE! 

Tynee Talks to Fitness Model Ashley Wade

Tynee Talks to Fitness Model Ashley Wade

 

Ashley Wade

First, and foremost BLACK GIRLS WORKOUT TOO!!!! I am living proof! I’m just thick wit it. I sat down with Ms. Ashley Wade, Commercial fitness model and personal trainer. I attend Fitness classes on Saturdays at Lorna Jane-Dallas, in an effort to become #Wadestrong and ward off my fat demons and Ashley assists me in this quest. I sat down with Ashley to talk about fitness...

Me & Ashley @lornajanedallas discussing fitness

Tynee Talks: What got you into fitness?

Ashley Wade: I’ve been active since I was a little girl. I always wanted a career that would allow me to be active. I began teaching dance classes as a Tween and whenever I was in large groups I was chosen to lead group fitness activities. I’m very passionate about helping and teaching others. I just love how the body functions, so I majored in Kinesiology at Michigan State University and my dream of making fitness into a career came into fruition.

TT: Do you think it’s a myth that Black women don’t work out?

AW: I absolutely believe it is a myth! As Black women, we care about our health and image just as much as any other group. I think the true myth is that people assume fit equates to skinny and that is definitely false. Fitness is universal and should not be based on color. Everyone needs good health no matter what.

Ladies of all flavors getting #wadestrong

TT: You’re my Fitspiration, so who’s your fitspiration?

AW: People who look up to me are my fitspiration. I know that I can’t “fall off” because they are looking up to me for guidance and reassurance.

TT: How is it being a Fitness model?

AW: There’s a lot of pressure being s fitness model. I am not able to eat what I want all the time. I have to appear a certain way on camera therefore, I have to be mindful of the foods I intake so that I don’t look bloated when I am filmed or photographed. It is my job to physically meet the need of the brand I am representing and sometimes that can be challenging. However, I love what I do, and all that it entails.

TT: What are your go-to Power Foods?

AW: Wheat grass, barley and sarsaparilla. I prefer foods that clean the blood and detoxes the body. What you eat can affect your mental state so it's important to select food that improves the body's functionality. 

TT: What is your Fitness Kryptonite?

AW: Cupcakes!!!!!

TT: Final Words?

AW: Keep Going! Discipline is the difference between success or failure.

You can follow Ashley for fitspiration on:

Instagram: @awadefit24 #wadestrong

Snapchat: @awadefit24

Facebook: Ashley Wade

Tynee Talks Top 10 Foolery of the Week

Tynee Talks Top 10 Foolery of the Week

In case you you’ve been in a coma or somehow took the blue pill and declined being in the Matrix for a while, chances are you missed a whole heap of foolishness this week. I present to you: THE HIGHLIGHTS of this week’s FUCKERY!

• Lil Bow Wow apparently ain’t Black… Who knew?

  

  Photo Credit: Instagram

• Jackie Christie still M-E-S-S-Y... How old is too old? Asking for a friend...

  

  Photo Credit: classyblackgirl.com 

• I’m convinced that Mona Scott Young got the cast of LHHATL from a comic book store located in the bowels of Wal-Mart aka HELL
  
• Deelishis done got on Stevie J’s bus 

  

  Photo Credit: lipstickalley.com 

• Mimi is now an interior designer and will be installing shower rods (No pun intended, I kid, I kid)

  

  Photo Credit: @MrKitt215 

• Trump is still running for President of the United States of America 

  

  Photo Credit: perezhilton.com 

• Pastor Troy told Minnie he ain’t bout no titles, wasn’t too pressed about her alleged “miscarriage” and the look on her LITTLE face sent me! (Little Women ATLANTA)
  
• Momma Dee has a new song, hence someone is giving special Needs persons a chance

  

  Photo Credit: rickeysmileymorningshow.com 

• Apparently, Slaves who built the White House had it good according to Bill O'Reilly; how he came to that conclusion leads me to believe that Cocaine is a hell of a drug!

  

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• Lastly, we’re at WAR with KOREA people! Hide yo kids! Hide yo wife! Let us PRAY. Amen. 

  

  Photo Credit: diylol.com 

Tynee Talks to Mama’s Healing Hands Creator: Amber Hasan

Tynee Talks to Mama’s Healing Hands Creator: Amber Hasan

Photo Credit: Humans of Flint

Tynee Talks: What made you concoct your potion for Mama’s Healing Hands?

Naturally Made Product
Photo Provided by: Amber Hasan

Amber Hasan: My daughter lost her hair. I thought, maybe it was from braids or the contaminated Flint water. I wasn’t too sure. Her doctor prescribed shampoo, cream, and a pill. To no avail, a bald spot developed on her head the size of an adult hand, and the scalp appeared to look like fried bacon.

TT: Do you think the doctor over prescribed your daughter?

AH: No.

TT: When you saw the appearance of her scalp what came to mind?

AH: Hair plays a major role in how little girls feel about themselves, so it was important that I do something immediately to help her self-esteem. I studied herbs a few years back.  I played around with a few recipes, came up with one that I liked, and started putting them on my daughter’s scalp. Within 2 months her bald spots had hair.

Mama's Healing Hands is Packaged in Mason Jars
Photo Provided By: Amber Hasan 

TT: Why is scalp and hair maintenance important?

AH: Overall health is important. The body is one whole system and we tend to focus on one part at a time. Allow your scalp to rest. If you don’t rest your scalp you can and will cause your hair distress.

TT: Why do edges matter?

*Hysterical Laughter*

AH: Edges matter because...

    

   A.      Hair is tied to our self-esteem as women, especially Black women. Black women are spending beaucoup dollars for hair growth

    B.      You look crazy without EDGES!

    C.      It’s a clear message that something ain’t right with your health, could be stress related.

    D.       If missing EDGES runs in your family, don’t wear Genie Ponytails or visit the AFRICANS!

TT: I’m cracking up, you are hilarious!

AH: I’m just sayin

TT: Back in the day did you lay you edges down with LET’S JAM or PRO-STYLE GEL?

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AH: LET’S JAM! I went to Southwestern Academy a.k.a. S-Dub, so I couldn’t be caught out here with flakes in my hair like the girls at that other “Dub” that PRO-STYLE provided!

TT: Currently, are your EDGES anchored in the LORD?

AH: Firmly planted.

TT: What’s the most challenging part of being an Entrepreneur?

AH: Finding a work/life balance i.e., pulling yourself away from work, setting boundaries with yourself, and having a schedule. You have to be your own Checks & Balances.

TT: Final Words?

AH: I want women not to be ashamed if they experience hair loss. Don’t try a quick fix. See a physician and find out what’s wrong. Love yourself and buy my product!

*I am an avid user of Mama’s Healing Hands, and it is working miracles in my hair and scalp.*

Me after I used Mama's Healing Hands
My hair was so soft

Mama’s healing Hands can be purchased at: mamashealinghands.com or the Local Grocer in Downtown Flint, MI.

ALTON STERLING aka the "CD MAN" We ALL KNOW

#ALTONSTERLING 

I don’t know him and I don’t know the ones that came before him, yet I feel like I’ve known him my entire life. My heart aches and my stomach has knots. It feels as if it is the death of my Father, brother, first-cousin, or uncle. I’ve known death my entire life. We’ve had a few encounters, including the time I found a dead body in the parking lot of my apartment complex. My Father was murdered when I was a mere six months old. I’m very familiar with death, blood, violence, and murder, because I’m from Flint, Michigan.

But this isn’t about me. This is about a man known as the “CD Man”. Everybody knows the “CD Man”. The “CD Man” is cool, means no harm, and causes no trouble. In “hoods” across America, the “CD Man” is a neighborhood staple, just like the liquor store, or church. We all know him. Maybe that’s why it hurts. It hurts because he was trying to obtain the “American Dream” by way of hustling CD’s. CNN, MSNBC, and many news outlets always talk about multiple streams of income, and when you’re from the hood, bootleg cd’s is a legit side-hustle, to get that additional stream of cash flow.

Before there was Netflix and Chill, people sought out the “CD Man” for a night with Bae or just kicking it with the homies. So, before the media has a field day tainting the image of Mr. Alton Sterling. Before they replay his brutal murder in the news cycle over and over again; let us say a pray for his soul. Let us say a prayer for his family, and let’s say a prayer for his community that will now have a void, because the “CD Man” is no more.

REST IN PEACE Mr. Alton Sterlin

#AltonSterling 

Tynee Talks to Actor JJ Green from OWN’s newest show Greenleaf

Tynee Talks to Actor JJ Green from OWN’s newest show Greenleaf

Photo Courtesy of: JJ Green

I had a really fun and candid conversation with hardworking actor and Flint, MI native, JJ Green. Green has a supporting role on Greenleaf, which comes on every Wednesday on the OWN channel at 10pm EST. 

Tynee Talks: What’s the number one impact you want to portray with your acting?

JJ Green: I want to Glorify God through my acting.

TT: Why does television need a show like Greenleaf?

JJ Green: A show like Greenleaf is so important to television because people are so easily disappointed when the people they place on pedestals actually show their humanity. Greenleaf shows humanity in a place like church where people are generally depicted in an ideal sense. Greenleaf shows you that no matter your position in life, you’re still human and being human isn’t always perfect.

TT: Tell me about your character on Greenleaf.

JJ Green as "Marlon Collins" on Greenleaf

JJ Green: I play “Marlon Collins”, whose younger brother was murdered by a police officer. Marlon leaves college to seek justice for his little brother.

TT: How were you able to identify with your character?

JJ Green: I only have one brother (Aaron) and if it were to happen in real life I would do everything in my power to seek justice.

TT: How does being from Flint, MI give you an advantage in the industry?

JJ Green: Being from Flint gives me an advantage PERIOD! When you’re in this industry you have to have thick skin and when you’re born and raised in Flint, you automatically have thick skin. Flint makes you tougher than the rest of the world. I mean the whole city can’t drink water, yet they are still pushing forward daily.

TT: We’re very resilient folk.

JJ Green: Exactly. We’re so strong, obstacles set before us don’t really seem like obstacles, but rather a way of life.

TT: Any last words?

JJ Green: I’m Single! And, I’m putting on for all the chubby dudes! 

Photo Courtesy of: JJ Green

BYE AYESHA: HELLO SAVANNAH JAMES

Bye Ayesha: Hello Savannah

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Not sure if Ayesha Curry received the memo yet, but she just got booted from the top spot as resident Head NBA Wife in Charge (HNBAWINC). Sorry Boo Boo Kitty, but your time is up and there is a new Champion in town, known as King James (Lebron).  As the new Royal kid on the block, it’s only right that his Queen i.e. Savanna, reign supreme with him as you sit in the audience and Watch The Throne!

 

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Ayesha girl, you were living life like it was golden, throwing shade from left to right, from the West to the East, and from the North to the South. Ayesha, you were Eclipsin’ hoes on Twitter like no tomorrow honey. But, baaaaaaby, it’s a new day and Queen Savannah will be taking her position as the New HNBAWIC! Hell, Wendy Williams, has already stated publicly that you should be more like Savanna and give those Twitter fingers a rest. #BeLikeSavannah #PlayYourPosition #BeQuiet

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Savannah will now be featured in Memes with her husband with the hashtag #RelationshipGoals. All dudes across America gone be like: “I wanna girl like Savannah.” It never fails. People are shallow! Savannah will be representing for the brown girls who didn’t feel like they fit in the Ayesha Curry lane. Everything will be about SAVANNAH! Meanwhile, Ayesha you and Chef Curry and all ya’ll pots can now fill those pots with HOE TEARS and ya’ll TEARS TOO! 

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