Hotlanta Buzz had the chance to sit down with some of the ladies of the new up and coming reality show “Real Women Of Atlanta”. Speaking with the ladies, they wanted to make clear that their show will most definitely be real, not fake or “scripted”, and they are definitely not “HOUSEWIVES”. They are about their business, so we will see their hustle & grind, but we’ll also get the personal side, and simply what their true reality is as women in Atlanta. Thank you to the beautiful T-Marie for this exclusive interview.
The Center for Women’s Business Research was founded nearly two decades ago by a group of women seeking to win respect for businesses run by women. But even center officials were surprised by the findings in their own report: that those businesses play a significant role in the economy.
The report, which was released last month, estimated that eight million businesses — or 28 percent of all businesses — were owned by women, and that those businesses created or maintained 16 percent of all jobs in a range of industries like business services, personal services, retail, health care, communications and real estate. Read the rest of this entry »
There is an all-new reality show being filmed and produced in Atlanta, GA. It is known as The Real Women of Atlanta and they are creating quite a buzz on the Atlanta social scene. They have been spotted at major industry parties, all the top charitable events in the city, and hanging out with Atlanta’s top celebrities in arts and entertainment.
On the Real Women of Atlanta blog, site visitors agree that Bravo TV should order this show.
The youngest of the group, Christina Tran owns and operates an established night club in Atlanta- yes, she owns her own nightclub in Atlanta! That alone is drama in the making. One of the newest additions to the dream team, she is standing by and may be spotted in a town near you. Learn more about this savvy business woman as you watch reality with a twist as she introduces the fragrance that allows her to be a Real Women of Atlanta.
Tracy Falor brings the sheer elegance to the name “classy lady.” Ms. Falor heads and directs various charity events and has a genuine compassion for humanity and philanthropy. Now when you say balling, that is exactly how she lives through her own sweat and tears. Her life wasn’t always in The Country Club. Tracy has plans to go into business with Sukie, one of the other reality divas on the show, after only knowing her for an hour. You can say they hit it off instantly. These two alpha divas will see exactly how much they have in common as individuals and as business women. These Real Women of Atlanta will keep you on your toes.
While all of us did not graduate from Historically Black Colleges or Universities, we still embrace the significance these colleges have on not only African-Americans but Atlanta as a whole.
Atlanta is home to some of the most diverse schools in the nation. Located in the heart of the city lies the Atlanta University Center. Here is a historical perspective on the schools that make up the HBCU’s in Atlanta. After reading this post, please share your HBCU experience regardless if you attended one or not.
Amid the major readjustments that African American freed people had to make after the Civil War, an immediate zeal for education arose. In most of the South, the first elementary education for freed persons was carried on under the auspices of the American Missionary Association and the Freedmen’s Bureau. In one such school in Atlanta, John Greenleaf Whittier received the inspiration for his poem “Black Boy of Atlanta.” As he toured the facility with the head of the Freedmen’s Bureau, a young black boy, Richard R. Wright, told the white men they could carry a message back to Northerners—tell them that “we’re rising!”
The complex of historically black colleges in Atlanta today forms the largest center for the higher education of blacks in the world. For many years, these institutions, their work, and the black elite that they launched offered a stark contrast to the everyday life of many black Americans. Read the rest of this entry »
This great commentary article from Essence by Demetria L. Lucas raises thoughts and opinions on the idea that successful black women are obligated to reproduce in order to bring up the black community. It was stated in the article that, “The people in our community that need to produce the most are not and the people who need to stop producing, multiply like there is no tomorrow”. While this statement may be true, I do not agree with the idea of it being an obligation for successful black women. In fact, I think it is completely absurd. With successful black women being seen as the more responsible and level headed of the community, they understand the responsibilities that come with raising a child and it is nothing that you jump into because someone said you should. I don’t think it is anyone’s obligation to start having children until they are completely ready and MARRIED! This idea is just plain nuts.
What do you think? Do successful black women hold such an obligation to the black community? Or is this idea just crazy?
From College Park to Sugarloaf Estates… Jamilah Rouse, who is also the executive producer, is the owner of a six-figure entity. She has two successful accounting firms, a check cashing facility, and is in the process of opening a “Cigar Bar” in Midtown Atlanta. This guru of entrepreneurship has had her fair share of running self-owned businesses since the tender age of 12 and has had her share of ups and downs. Her four-year marriage ended because her and her husband’s work ethics didn’t agree, causing her to have to hustle odd jobs before landing an accounting gig. After only one year, she found investors to back her accounting firm and transformed her annual income from $25, 000 to $100,000 while juggling being a single mom of a five and three year old. So you see nothing breaks her, this young woman is full of spark and energy, and has a burning passion to fulfill all of her GOD given talents and dreams. When Jamilah isn’t manipulating numbers, this self proclaimed diva, who keeps the peace among her girls, is luxuriating with her successful multi-millionaire boyfriend, Cyrus Ellison. Although she is young and successful, don’t be afraid to show love when and if you see her in the streets. A real down-to-earth woman with real everyday issues, pains and stress, she has a lot to offer viewers. She is ready to open her doors to express how Real Women get down in the ATL.
From Korea straight to the ATL…
The owner of a salon in Duluth, GA and on the verge of launching a second shop, this former video vixen, is not new to the world of lights, camera and action! This natural beauty has been the face of many major videos and had a long stretch of success in that arena in her early 20s before she quest to fill another void. Moving to Atlanta has brought a new beat to her walk, put more strides in her step and has caused her to be misunderstood by many- including her own staff who says she can be very judgmental towards others. Married with three children, Sukie is ready to get back into the spotlight but this time, she wants to have control of her own destiny. With the plans of opening a chain of salons all over Georgia, she wants to show the world that women can be beautiful, smart, mothers, loving wives, and entrepreneurs while giving GOD all the glory. Experiencing life as a newly saved Christian she doesn’t do business with folks that are not like her (hummmmm). Sukie works hard and plays even harder and she quotes “I live outside of the box.” It will be interesting watching Mrs. Gayle adjust to her new life while walking the path and standing with the Real Women of Atlanta.
The opposite of all talk and no action!
Shawn Cade is a sexy and sophisticated no nonsense realtor who got her claim to success by diligently working, being smart, staying grounded and focusing on the prize. Shawn says, “I can be nice when I want, but when it comes to me making money and my family, I don’t play”. Although Shawn is the queen of closing major deals, she has only just begun to reap the benefits of what is yet to come in this life of open opportunity. A women that isn’t afraid to speak her mind and also the eldest of the five stars, (just as a mother and her child battle for the final say)-it will be interesting watching Ms. Rouse and Ms. Cade working together for one cause. So who is the Real Woman in charge?
We believe that to whom much is given, much is required. We are blessed to be in a position to help organizations as they help others. In this economy, many are not able to give as freely, but there are always unique ways to donate. Check out some of our favorite Atlanta charities. Read the rest of this entry »
Our good friends at Hollywood Atlanta sat down with one of the leading ladies of Atlanta’s social scene: Jamilah Rouse. She is the proud owner of two accounting firms that she built from the ground up. She was also quoted saying she went from making “30 thousand to six figures in a year”. Ms.Rouse is a testament to hard work and independence. She is also a fine example of what being a real “Atlanta” woman is. She advises all young ladies coming up and trying to make it out here that “If you can think it, you can do it. Sky’s the limit.”
Here is Real Women of Atlanta’s Executive Producer, Jamilah Rouse, at Lil Rocko and Romelo’s birthday party. Their parents, singer Monica and rapper Rocko, did a fantastic job making the day extra special by throwing the birthday party at Red Carpet Lanes bowling alley. Local Atlanta celebrities were all in attendance including, Jermaine Dupri and his daughter Shaniah along with Celeb Photographer Derek Blanks and his son Beau.
An article from the Atlanta Business Chronicle says that there are 185,313 women-owned businesses in metro Atlanta, according to the Center for Women’s Business Research.
Women-owned businesses continue to grow in Georgia, despite the recession, said Tracee Sapp, president of the National Association of Women Business Owners’ (NAWBO) Atlanta office.
“Women are stepping out and taking more risks in starting businesses,” she said. “The numbers have grown here in Georgia.”
Georgia ranks as one of the top 10 states for majority women-owned businesses and has one of the fastest growth rates for majority women-owned firms, according to NAWBO.
The metro Atlanta area ranks seventh in the top 50 metropolitan areas in overall size of women-owned businesses and third in overall average growth of women-owned businesses, according to the Center for Women’s Business Research.
As of 2008, businesses that are jointly owned or 50 percent owned by women in the metro Atlanta area:
Total 185,313
Employ 206,882 people
Generate $39 billion in annual revenue
As of 2008, businesses that are 51 percent, or majority owned, by women in metro Atlanta:
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The youngest of the group, Christina Tran owns and operates an established night club in Atlanta- yes, she owns her own 
Tracy Falor brings the sheer elegance to the name “classy lady.” Ms. Falor heads and directs various charity events and has a genuine compassion for humanity and philanthropy. Now when you say balling, that is exactly how she lives through her own sweat and tears. Her life wasn’t always in The Country Club. Tracy has plans to go into business with Sukie, one of the other reality divas on the show, after only knowing her for an hour. You can say they hit it off instantly. These two alpha divas will see exactly how much they have in common as individuals and as business women. These Real Women of Atlanta will keep you on your toes.
