Anthony released his first book, From Rocks to Locs to Hollywood Royalty, detailing his journey to becoming the ‘King of Hair.’ And has released his 2nd book “The Wise Words of Anthony Cherry, out now on Amazon.

Mr. Cherry is no longer just the man behind our favorite black women in Hollywood, he’s ready to show us he’s a STAR too. Mr. Cherry can be seen on Tubi as a Talk Show Host of “Girlfriends and Champagne” Whereas he produces all 4 episodic Seasons.

Mr. Cherry has just finished writing his first Screen Play, which he plans to bring a Hit TV Series to the Big Screen “BEST OF BOTH WORLDS” Where he will Star in it and also Co Direct it! Just Amazing this guy is. He might also look familiar if you’re a fan of Tami Roman’s Haus of Vicious on @betplus. Also, Cherry Stared in “Every Breathe She Takes” On Lifetime, yes, HE IS ACTING. Just landed a role on Short Film coming out later this year “Vegas Strip” Where Cherry Plats FBI Agent.

This is a Definition of a True Hustla #MulitiTalented. In the words of Anthony Cherry, “My gift of doing Hair has created Room for me to be all I can be. Black Excellence and A force to be Reckoned with!” I’m excited because we’re currently planning some things for later this year always Starting off in St.Louis, Putting it in for my City is part of my purpose to Inspire people from inner cities and people from the Hood and ghettos that anything is possible when you Dream Big, Believe it and pursue it relentlessly, Despite any odds that are against you, Gods Vision For Your Life Will Come To Past”- ANTHONY CHERRY

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You directed the new film ‘Caralique’ – tell us all about it.

“It’s about a young, determined fashion designer who wants to bring more colour into the world. The story came to me in a format that required a lot of rewriting, but I was immediately interested because it was a mother-daughter story, and because these were people who had faults and flaws. I always enjoy telling stories with these types of characters. It’s an inspirational film, because against all odds, Caralique manages to live her dream. It’s a special film for me too, because it stars my daughter, Isabella Blake-Thomas. It was great to work with my daughter in real life and do something with her that she’s incredibly passionate about.” 

What was your experience directing Mena Suvari in ‘Hunt Club’, which was released earlier this year?

“We filmed in Mississippi in a big park. All the crew stayed in cabins and we filmed for 15 days in various places around the park. I loved working on the stunt fight scenes, as well as the intimacy scenes with Jessica Belkin. The story is based on the premise that a daughter is trafficked and murdered and her mother seeks the people out who did it, to get revenge.

“I’m an ambassador for child trafficking awareness. So even though this is a horror movie, it still has a message. It’s just a different way of getting it across.” 

You’re a storyteller – not just as a film director, but also as an author. Can you tell us more about your new book, ‘Living With Intention’?

“This is my third book and it means so much to me. I was bullied as a child and also on set a few times – it made me realise that I had to transform my life. The book is called ‘Living With Intention’ because I have clear goals, and I make very definite decisions on how I live my life; I have a strong belief in finding purpose while maintaining peace and clarity. This book guides others to live in the same way, using the tools and exercises I created to teach the methodology.” 

How will the book help those who read it? 

“It aims to teach the reader how to become self aware, by looking after themselves and maintaining clarity and a healthy mindset.”

“The world is filled with so much noise that I always encourage others to take time for themselves.”

“With tools such as ‘pyramid of purpose’, cabinet cleanse’ and the ‘kintsugi technique’, the reader will really begin to transform their lives.”

Who do you think should read this book and why?

“The exercises in this book never really end. It might be that you fill it out every six months or every year. Maybe you can leave it for as long as five years, or use the exercises daily. It’s great for the individual as well as for the people around them, because it can help families to bond. The exercises are fun as well as creative – it doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still get something out of each exercise.” 

Featured photo credit: Isabella Blake-Thomas

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Now available at dearalphafemale.com

  ’Valentine’s Day is a little over a week away, but many women have started celebrating their sister friendships with Galentine’s Day. Best-selling author Christal Jordan says the holiday dedicated to sisterly affection was the perfect release date for her highly anticipated new book Dear Alpha Female: It’s Not Him, It’s You!

The book is an interactive guide that takes 21st century single women on a journey to self-appreciation by coaching them through the roles they play in their love lives. Jordan describes the book as a “love letter wrapped in accountability” and shares much of her personal testimony as a career woman who identifies with the “alpha female” and struggled with finding and maintaining a romantic relationship despite achieving success in other areas of her life.

“Love can’t exist without accountability, and at some points in my life I needed to be held accountable in areas where I was struggling,” she shares. A celebrity publicist by trade, Jordan says at the times her business was being touted as one of the premiere PR agencies in the southeast, she was secretly dealing with anxiety and high functioning depression. While her areas of weakness did not show up in her ability to serve clients and lead a staff of five, it did affect her dating life. After going through a painful divorce, Jordan was single for a little over a decade before a girlfriend told her she needed to get help.

That help included being a guest on “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” where she was held accountable for her contribution to her singleness. “Ms. Vanzant immediately cut through my exterior and spoke to that little girl inside me that believed she needed to ‘over-achieve’ to prove her worth. I’d never loved myself unconditionally; I told myself I had to perform at a certain level or else.”

After her encounter with Iyanla Vanzant, Jordan went back to therapy and ended up getting married a year and a half later.

Today, Jordan says she cringes hearing women boast and brag about their accomplishments, suggesting their financial and or career success make them a “perfect catch.”

“So many of us have bought into the idea that money, accolades or materialistic things make us worthy of love and then are disappointed and ultimately bitter when those achievements don’t reward us with a loving relationship. The truth is, we have to love ourselves differently, finding value in just being our authentic selves. When we are unbalanced, we don’t leave an open space for real love.”

Jordan hopes Dear Alpha Female will serve as a cautionary epiphany to ambitious women everywhere. In this thought-provoking devotional, readers will be confronted with questions (Will your life end if you never get married? Are you considered a failure if you don’t have children?) that encourage them to take inventory of their values and do away with toxic beliefs that may be holding them back from attracting the love they desire.

“I wrote this book because I truly believe I am not my sister’s keeper, I am my sister,” says Jordan, who remarried last year after spending over a decade as a divorced, single working mom. “It’s time to allow those over-achieving little girls inside of us to relax. We have to let her know she’s carried us this far, but it’s time for her to exhale. It’s time for her to let go of her fear. It’s time for her to be loved unconditionally. It’s time for her to grow.”

TLC’s Chilli, a close friend and client of Jordan’s provides the foreword for the book.

Dear Alpha Female: It’s Not, Him It’s You! is now available on Amazon.com, at Walmart, Barnes & Noble booksellers and dearalphafemale.com.

For more information on Dear Alpha Female: It’s Not Him It’s You! or for interview opportunities with Christal Jordan email: Jamal James via [email protected].

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christal D. Jordan is a journalist and professional entertainment publicist with several years of experience in celebrity marketing and branding. Jordan worked in the corporate PR sector before relocating to Atlanta, GA and founding Enchanted Branding and Public Relations in 2008.

The company specializes in public relations strategy, mediatraining/consultation, and crisis communication in service of notable celebrity talent such as TLC’s Chilli, Roy Jones Jr.Kenan Thompson, and more. Further, Jordan serves as a journalist and editor with Rolling Out Magazine where she specializes in stories that emphasize the importance of empowering women.

Jordan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications and her Master of Arts in Mass Communications from the University of Oklahoma. Most recently, Jordan started a YouTube channel pulling from her own experiences with celebrity endorsement and strategic relationships. The channel, entitled From Christal with Love XO, boasts over 23L subscribers and works to celebrate love and relationships from a progressive lens. She is also the host of Fox 5 Atlanta’s bi-weekly segment on celebrity relationships.

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Instagram/Twitter/Facebook: @enchantedpr LinkedIn: Christal Jordan

Website: https://dearalphafemale.com/



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Set in Los Angeles, two souls, one looking for vengeance and the other seeking the truth, share one thing in common; they are both searching for the legendary vampire Blacula. Tina Thomas is a reporter for the blog Dark Knights, which chronicles all things unnatural, uneasy, and undead. She meets a young man named Kross, who asked her to help him kill Blacula, after his family was forever changed by the vampire.

Alexander’s attention to detail and undeniable artistry depicts each scene of the graphic novel in a mesmerizing way, capturing readers into the alluring story through his imagery. Rodney’s rendition is both chilling and fascinating, and not only pays homage to the Blacula we know and love, but breathes new life into his character. The graphic novel, which is both available on Amazon or through your favorite bookstore or comic book shop, is the first of the Blacula series set to release this year for avid readers and fans of the genre.

Rodney has maintained his illustrious career in Hollywood for decades as a sought-after screenwriter for top television shows including his work with Fox’s “Everybody Hates Chris”, Adult Swim’s “The Boondocks”, Hulu’s “Wu Tang: An American Saga” and currently Executive Producer for HBO’s “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”. His emphatic voice has set him apart as one of the great writers of our time, whether on screen or on the page. Rodney is also the co-creator of the Eisner nominated series, “Killadelphia,” with four collections published and currently scoring perfect reviews in its fifth story arc.

“I’m excited for the world to finally see this labor of love. Jason Shawn Alexander and I, along with team Zombie Love Studios have poured our hearts into resurrecting Prince Mamuwalde aka “Blacula” for a new generation. I hope they enjoy it as much as we did putting it together“, Barnes stated.

With first looks with genre media and through Rodney’s own social media feeds, this graphic novel is already primed to be one of the year’s most talked about releases. Rodney will appear at The Barnes & Noble at The Grove in Los Angeles on Saturday February 11 at 2PM, for exclusive insight into the ideation of the graphic novel, as well as the writer’s personal history with the character, and what he has planned next for Blacula.

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Earlier this year, Aiko shared a touching message with fans, detailing the creative process and inspiration behind M.A.P. (movie, album, and poetry book.) Each installment drew upon her experiences and journey towards healing after the loss of her brother Miyagi, who passed away in 2012. The entire project was created as a means to be a source of comfort for those who are looking to share their own personal journeys–which is why she decided to share hers. Jhené described, “Writing poetry has always been a form of therapy for me and has helped me get through difficult situations. When no one else understands, out journals can understand.”

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