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One thing about Atlanta is that it’s full of celebrities at every turn. Atlantafi.com recently caught up with actress, producer and reality TV star Yandy Smith Harris to learn about Yelle, her skincare line.
Harris shared what motivated her to get into the beauty and cosmetics industry.
Yandy Smith Harris: Yelle Skincare Is Dedicated To Melanin-Rich Skin
“When I started getting on TV that was my first time wearing makeup and my skin really reacted badly to it. I broke out really bad.”
She said that when she went to Sephora to get everything she needed to clear up her skin, the total bill was more than $600.
“I realized the average woman would not be able to afford an all-natural plant-based skincare line that would cost $600 a month,” she said.
“That’s when I decided I wanted to get with a master esthetician and a chemist to create something that was green, that was natural, that was plant-based for the everyday working woman like myself.”
I wanted to make sure that this product was for people with melanin in their skin.”
Where Can You Buy Yelle Skincare?
You can buy Yandy Smith’s skincare products at yelleskincare.com.
The Atlanta hair industry is one of the largest in the Southeast, with more than 8 million people getting groomed each month.
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Throngs of beauty and cosmetics enthusiasts descended upon downtown Atlanta for the Bronner Brothers Hair Show.
The three-day international beauty show was held Aug 17-19 inside the cavernous Georgia World Congress Center. The show featured more than 300 companies and 100 classes focused on all things hair and beauty.
Thousands flock to Bronner Brothers Hair Show in Atlanta
On the exhibition floor, hair models walked around with pomp and circumstance to lure customers to their respective booths to buy products and other things.
As one of the largest hair conventions in the world, celebrities from all over attend Bronner Brothers as well:
Actress, producer and reality TV star Yandy Smith was there to represent her Yelle Skincare line, her plant-based skincare regimen that caters to melanin-rich skin.
Smith talked to AtlantaFi.com about what motivated her to get into the beauty and cosmetics industry.
“When I started getting on TV that was my first time wearing makeup and my skin really reacted badly to it. I broke out really bad.”
She said that when she went to Sephora to get everything she needed to clear up her skin, the total bill was more than $600.
“I realized the average woman would not be able to afford an all-natural plant-based skincare line that would cost $600 a month,” she said.
“That’s when I decided I wanted to get with a master esthetician and a chemist to create something that was green, that was natural, that was plant-based for the everyday working woman like myself.”
I wanted to make sure that this product was for people with melanin in their skin.”
Where can you buy Yelle Skincare?
You can buy Yandy Smith’s skincare products at yelleskincare.com.
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Cat got their tongue? Not ever. Not Alexis, Williams and Cyd Raine. The two women run Catnipz Podcast, a digital radio show that shares the point of view of millennial women all across the U.S.
But there’s more: Catnipz happens to be one of the best Atlanta podcasts out there. And we’re not saying that just because we’re cat people (aren’t we all?).
AtlantaFi.com got the chance to talk to the creators of the Catnipz Podcast about the show, what motivates them and what’s next.
Catnipz Podcast: These 2 Atlanta women show their tales (tails?)
As we mentioned at the outset, the Catnipz Podcast stars a dynamic duo: Alexis, a 31-year-old entrepreneur and marketing specialist from St. Louis, Missouri, and Cyd Raine, a master’s candidate studying behavior analysis.
Cyd, an Atlanta native, recently relocated to Los Angeles and works as a behavior interventionist.
Alexis also owns and operates a hair salon in the heart of Atlanta.
Now let’s get into the Catnipz Podcast and what it’s about:
What inspired you to create the Catnipz Podcast?
We started the Catnipz Podcast with our love for nonconventional thinking and cats inspired us to create the Catnipz. We felt that women of our caliber deserved a conversation space to freely think and grow.
Indeed, the podcast delves into serious topics facing women today, but breaks them down in a playful and culturally accessible way.
Here’s how they describe it:
We got into podcasting as an outlet for personal therapy and to provide a voice for the underrepresented women of color.
“It’s an opportunity to share our experiences online.”
Most of the content for the show stems from real life adventures, conversations, and life lessons.
What is the Catnipz Podcast about?
The Catnipz is about all things millennial renaissance cat ladies love.
We wanted to change the narrative around what a cat lady is and does. The show is … a magazine concept / newsroom podcast, covering relevant pop culture topics, beauty & fashion, our version of love and relationships, with a special blend of self care and narcissistic advice.
Exactly. No matter if you’re a catlady or catman, the show is a hilarious take on how two Atlanta-centric women see the world today.
Want to listen to the Catnipz Podcast? Check it out on iTunes.
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The Built For You Festival is slated to take place on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019 at Washington Park Tennis Center in Atlanta.
This family-friendly event will feature fun, games, food, music and tennis among other activities.
Built For You Festival In Atlanta: Everything you need to know
The location of the festival is 1125 Lena St., Atlanta Ga. Here is a map to help you find it.
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Explore Atlanta at your own pace
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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Krab Queenz Seafood & Daiquiri is set to open in Midtown Atlanta on Friday, August 17, 2019.
Krab Queenz is co-owned by Kwaylon Rogers, a comedian known as Titi. Other celebrities and businesspeople are involved in the restaurant as well.
Krab Queenz Seafood & Daiquiri opens in Atlanta
Saturday’s grand opening will feature a number of Atlanta celebrities as well as plenty of Louisiana flavor: A second line band ,a parade will be there as well as an appearance by Atlanta rapper Pastor Troy and more.
The restaurant occupies the former space of Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles.
Gladys Knight’s restaurant used to have long lines snaking down the sidewalk until it closed in 2017 after infighting with her nephew, who ran the Midtown institution.
Now, Krab Queenz is hoping people crowd the restaurant in the same fashion.
Keeping with the Louisiana theme, Krab Queenz will offer daiquiris, a New Orleans specialty.But here’s the best part: Krab Queenz sells seafood by the pound.Rogers also has Krab Queenz restaurants in Los Angeles and Houston. On Instagram, the comedian said this: ” I’m so happy that I can FINALLY say something! 3 restaurants in less than 9 months!! Wow! Y’all I think that this is already my favorite location! See y’all August 17th at 1pm.”View this post on InstagramWhere is Krab Queenz Seafood located in Atlanta?
Krab Queenz Seafood & Daiquiris is located at 529 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA. 30308. Here’s a map to help you find it.Atlanta is having a restaurant renaissance. Hot chicken is the rage in Atlanta’s dining scene right now. But so are chicken and waffles.Up next: Krab Queenz Review: We tried the seafood
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Google just announced the winner of its national Doodle 4 Google competition and we’ve got a local champ.Arantza Pena Popo, a senior from Arabia Mountain High School in DeKalb County, won the national competition, Google announced.Lithonia teen wins national Google Doodle contest
Earlier this summer, the Lithonia teen advanced to the online voting stage where she competed with artists around the country.Arantza’s doodle is titled “Once You Get It, Give It Back.”original story:How to help Arantza win Doogle 4 Google contest
All you have to do is vote here.
Online voting began June 3 and will end June 7. From there five National Finalists will be selected. They will be announced by Google later in the month.One of them will be chosen to have their doodle featured on the Google homepage for a day.The National Winner also gets a $30,000 college scholarship and their school gets a $50,000 tech package towards the establishment or improvement of a computer lab or technology program.To see a full list of state winners and to vote online, visit http://www.google.com/doodle4google/vote.html Atlanta has a lot of inspirational people and AtlantaFi.com is going to introduce you to many of them as well as cool places to go, great restaurants and other ATL happenings.
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Tee Up ATL, the official welcoming party of the TOUR Championship to Atlanta, is happening Monday, August 19 from 7-10 p.m. at the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta.
Tee Up ATL, now in its fifth year, will feature performances from the 69 Boyz and Francesco Yates.
You can get tickets for Tee Up ATL here.
Tickets are only $25 and are available for purchase by going to TeeUpATL.com. All proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations.
The event celebrates the PGA TOUR’s top 30 golfers as they come to Atlanta to compete for the FedExCup at the season-ending TOUR Championship held at East Lake Golf Club, August 21-25.
This year attendees will receive a Wednesday grounds ticket, valued at $35, with the purchase of a Tee Up ATL ticket.
Tee Up ATL: What you need to know
This year’s event features a mixture of throwback talent with a new pop/soul sensation. 69 Boyz are best known for their 90s hit “Tootsee Roll” and still bring the party wherever they go.
Francesco Yates was a featured act on the “Man of the Woods” Tour in North America. He will perform the multi-platinum hit “Sugar” & more.
Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta Hawks announcer as well as voice of Atlanta, Ryan Cameron, will emcee the event, which will include appearances by Atlanta sports celebrities and top movers and shakers around the city.
First, to find all the good things happening in the city this week, all you have to do is take a look at downtown Atlanta. That’s where some of the best restaurants are as well as where the visitors, namely tourists, are. CNN Center often has something cool going on! Check out these events in Atlanta today and this week and this weekend:
- For a month’s view: The Official Atlanta Events Calendar
- For a more immediate look, check Things to do in Atlanta This Week
Here are more articles from AtlantaFi.com you might like:
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The Castleberry Hill Art Stroll is held every second Friday of the month in Atlanta. It is a self-guided tour along one of the most-traveled corridors of downtown Atlanta.
The Castleberry Hill Art Stroll is a free event held every second Friday. The stroll can be enjoyed by residents, visitors, tourists and more.
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll in Atlanta: Everything you need to know
Local artists are usually the focus of the art stroll although some national creatives are sometimes exhibited as well.
It is a self-guided tour and is completely FREE of charge! New info about art stroll events are typically available at 180 Walker St SW in front of Bottle Rocket the night of the Stroll. For the latest Art Stroll Event Info check out the Facebook page.
Castleberry Hill Art Stroll: What To Bring
- Comfortable shoes: You may be doing a bit of standing and/or walking
- Spending change: Many times you may want to grab a bite over there.
- A big smile: You’re going to meet a lot of nice people!
There are a number of associated businesses around the Castleberry Art Stroll, so you don’t have to worry about eating or drinking beforehand. Here are some of the surrounding businesses:
Castleberry Hill businesses
- Atlanta Movie Tours 327 Nelson St
- Besharat Gallery 175 Peters St SW
- Bottle Rocket 180 Walker St SW
- COZE – a private event space 255 Trinity Ave SW, Ste A
- Elliott Street Pub, Deli & Pub @ 51 Elliott St.
- Escape Gallery 180 Walker St.
- Granite Room 211 Peters St.
- Liana Delgado Art Studio/Gallery 161 Mangum St SW, Unit 200
- Nadia’s Studio & Gallery
- No Mas! Hacienda & Cantina 180 Walker St SW
- iwi fresh Garden Day Spa 341 Nelson St SW
- Iridium 77 Clothing Boutique, 329 Nelson St
- Wine Shoe 339 Nelson St.
- Zucot Gallery 100 Centennial Olympic Pk Dr SW
Where Is Castleberry Hill Located in Atlanta?
Castleberry Hill is bordered by Northside Drive, Peters Street, White Hall Avenue and Walker Street. Here is a map to help you find it.
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The busiest airport in the world is also among the nation’s best. That’s something many in Atlanta and the Southeast already know, but it’s now been reaffirmed.
Travel site The Points Guy ranks Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport as the fourth-best airport in the U.S.
Atlanta’s Hartsfield makes list of best airports in U.S.
All the airports ranked ahead of Hartsfield are out west, including San Diego International Airport, which came in #1.
Here are the 10 best airports in America
Rank Airport 1 San Diego International Airport 2 Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 5 Sacramento International Airport 6 Sea-Tac International Airport 7 San Francisco International Airport 8 Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport 9 Indianapolis International Airport 10 John Wayne Airport Hartsfield is the national hub for Delta Air Lines, which is headquartered in Atlanta.
The airline has more than 5,000 daily departures across the world.
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The City of Atlanta has imposed a daily citywide nighttime ban from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. for electric scooters and E-Bikes. The No Ride Zone is effective Friday, August 9, 2019.
E-scooters like Bird, Lime and Lyft have become controversial after several high-profile accidents resulting in injuries and deaths of late.
Atlanta bans scooters at night
“It is evident that immediate action is necessary to keep Atlanta’s residents and visitors safe,” said Mayor Keisha Lance-Bottoms. “Sadly, we have seen a pattern in the recent and tragic fatalities involving scooters – they all occurred after sunset.”
She added: “This nighttime ban, while we continue to develop further long-term measures, will ensure the safest street conditions for scooter riders, motorists, cyclists, those in wheelchairs and pedestrians.”
Atlanta officials: Nighttime scooter ban a necessity
The Department of City Planning has reached out to the scooter companies operating in the city and requested that they disable devices during the No Ride Zone.
“The devices go a long way in providing last-mile connectivity and convenience to residents, students, businesses and visitors,” said Department of City Planning Commissioner Tim Keane. “But it is vital that we pause and assess how we move forward in a responsible way, with public safety always being the top priority.”
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