@thecolormeb: February 2015

2015 is the year of excellence. Over the last couple months, I've been saying "we're on the precipice of change." So many things are happening politically and socially in our cities, our country and globally; and millennials are involved and influential in this discourse. From the #blacklivesmatter movement to the upcoming presidential election, we are informed, opinionated and motivated to make change. Some call it idealistic, that's fine. I know communities can come together and make sustainable change. That's why I started my company.

And that's totally characteristic of the millennial generation right? We see a problem and we look beyond the black and white binaries of the world, and find a solution in "the grey." 2015 is our time.

We're trying NEW things! I look around my social and professional network, and my peers and I are switching it up and attempting to mitigate social problems created and exacerbated by institutional isms-racism, sexism, ageism, etc. We are taking the social justice theories taught to us in school and applying it to real world problems to find peace, safety and fun.

Ari Takata-Vasquez opened Viscera, a 3-D printed apparel company and storefront in Oakland, California. In addition to her products being fabulous and innovative, they're all made on the U.S. Perhaps her masters degree in urban planning from UC Berkeley influenced her decision to operate in and produce her pieces in the United States. She is combating some of the adverse effects of globalization and adding jobs to the city. She's also providing us with really cool, unique fashion!

Viscera Studio

Many of you know @TheColorMeB is involved with the 2015 Global Millennial Conference. GMC15 is a premiere conference for millennials, by millennials. GMC15 will focus on career and business development, as well as networking. Part of the reason conference producer, Amber Aziza, decided to develop the conference was to give the millennial generation an experience that fits their unique needs. The conference is a place for millennials to market their personal brand, to conduct business with other millennial game-changers, and to grow their network!

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To cultivate peace and balance, a group of friends and I have decided to commit more time to nurturing our spiritual selves. We are going to read Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren and discuss it together. Some young professionals have the opportunity to live their adult life near their family. Some of us have the opportunity to go far away. Nonetheless, you might go through a time in your early adult life where you lose touch with the institution that helped form your moral compass. That institution might have been family, church or a support group. We are starting this Bible study group to learn more about God's word, and also, to find support and solace in our girlfriends during these difficult times in society.

Purpose Driven Life

As my network grows, and I connect with more people in career consulting, I'm noticing a void in the industry. I've found so many wonderful women-run career fashion blogs. Awesome! I love it. However, it has been difficult to find women of color on these blogs. I am committed to finding more women of color that blog/post career advice and fashion tips. I am also stepping out of my comfort zone and creating my own content. Leading by example :)