Denise is New York born, from the Boogie Down Bronx . She's a mom of three amazing sons, a wife, NYC Special Ed teacher for 30+ years, singer for the Lord, and now Podcaster. She loves fashion and loves styling her friends and loved ones. Denise loves being a New Yorker and experiencing the vast combinations of food that it has to offer. In her free time she sings with the Harlem Gospel Ensemble and the Praise and Worship Team at her home church Christ Alive Christian Center. Denise loves to vacation and travel with her family and village throughout the year.

Levern is a  professional people person with 20+ years of experience. She’s a true New Yorker who’s a wife, mother, a great shopping buddy, and possibly the funniest person you’ll meet.   She's a self-appointed know-it-all in the areas of beauty pageants, the college application process, dystopian thrillers, and trashy reality TV (I know).  She also spends a bit of time helping family and friends find their dream careers.  Now that her children are off to college, she’s looking for additional passions to pursue and is excited to help build our “Survivors’ group.”  Can’t wait to talk trash, transformation and tea with you all.

Lisa is a Bronx born and raised member of the hot comb generation, she is a law school graduate, ordained Methodist Minister, Chief Diversity Officer, undercover poet, not-for-profit Board Member, and Podcast Host. Three grown children, one fabulous husband, and a needy German shepherd named Creed keep her grounded and on her toes.  Lisa is a frequent panelist on topics ranging from religion to affirmative action.  She has written about, presented on, preached about, taught, and wrestled with God, life, liberty and the pursuit of joy.  She has been scorched by the hot combs of life, has pressed on, and is ready to let her hair down, let her curls free, and talk truth, trash, and transformation from the edges of society.

Takisia is a card carrying member of the hip hop generation. She is a self proclaimed specialist in officianado of “hip hop torrets”. Born in the boogie down birthplace during the genisis of the movement she has been stung by the hot comb a many evening while bopping a little to much when the beat hits just right. Takisia began as a land use planner and housing specialist and touring the community as a safety and services coordinator. She has grown into community finance expert of government funded projects with ancillary services all in an effort to ensure that all people get access to a fair start: decent housing, wholesome food and good health care options. Having worked in politics, banking, non profit managment she earned the title of Jack/Jane of all trades, but has not proclaimed herself as master of any. Her mature young adult children and dependable husband keep her from over committing to the trades so that she doesn’t get burnt to badly.