𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - ℝ𝕠𝕤𝕒𝕣𝕪

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our twelfth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Big Sister Sweet & Sassy rocking some gear by Rosary...

Here is what our thirteenth business owner had to say... 

Our thirteenth business is Rosary! 

Rosary is a hot store that sells female clothing/accessories and nail brand.

About the owner, Shai Gorjes...

"I'm a black woman from Chicago and I've been creating on SL since 2012. I'm a bit of a workaholic, I'm always doing something work-related. I taught myself how to mesh, also have taught others (not teaching anymore). I can be quiet and reserved but always goofing around and joking with my close family/friends. "

Rosary has been in business for 4 years and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Shai a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "Yes, just like in real life, black creators have to work twice as hard to get half of the opportunities. When I am choosing what I make, I focus on what I like and if other people will like it too."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Seeing people in my creations will always be a humbling and rewarding experience for me."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "Anywhere from 2-5 days." 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Focus on quality, stay consistent, and know that it won't happen overnight but keep at it and you'll get to where you want to be."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "I would like to say thank you so much for the support. From buying my products, sharing ads, and suggesting my store to others. I am DEEPLY thankful and grateful to be a part of this community. Your support encourages me to do more and be better, creatively and as a person. Thank you.♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Shai for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out Rosary FB

In World - Shop Rosary in World

Marketplace - Shop Rosary on MP

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

❤Happy Valentines Day from Eta Sigma Delta❤

 

February 14th, the day of lovers and the most romantic day of the year. The day where couple around the world celebrate their love. I was originally going to use this blog as a post to shout out people's loved ones on this special day, but ill use this blog to inform you on the history of Valentines Day and shout out my Valentine. Let's get started!

Legend has it, Valentine's Day is named after Saint Valentine, a Catholic priest who lived in Rome in the 3rd Century. At the time of Valentine's life, many Romans were converting to Christianity, but the Emperor Claudius II was a pagan and created strict laws about what Christians were allowed to do. Claudius believed that Roman soldiers should be completely devoted to Rome and therefore passed a law preventing them from marrying. St Valentine began to marry these soldiers in secret Christian ceremonies and this was the beginning of his reputation for believing in the importance of love. Eventually, Valentine was found out and jailed for his crimes against Claudius. While imprisoned, Valentine cared for his fellow prisoners and also his jailor's blind daughter. Legend has it that Valentine cured the girl's blindness and that his final act before being executed was to write her a love message signed ‘from your Valentine'. Valentine was executed on 14 February in the year 270. So this is where we get the most romantic day of the year. 

On this day, I want to send a shout out to my husband Titan Romero. I love you more than words could ever explain or describe. Over the past year, we have grew in each other and im thankful for the bond we share. It hasn't been always easy, but thats what makes what we share so rare and real. I look forward to many more Valentine’s Days with you baby. I love you to the moon and back.❤

There you have it folks, Happy Valentines Day to all of you from the ladies of ESD. Until next time, take care of yourself and each other

Yours truly,

Christy Romero

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - ℙ𝕦𝕓𝕝𝕚𝕔 𝔽𝕚𝕘𝕦𝕣𝕖

Hello, Happy Valentine's Day and welcome back, hope you tuned in on Saturday for our eleventh black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Big Sister Sweet & Sassy took a trip to Public Figure...

Here is what our twelfth business owner had to say... 

Our twelfth business is Public Figure! 

Public Figure is an innovative take on the beauty industry of Second Life. Its masculine yet breathtaking approach delivers an unmatched sense of style, confidence, and individuality. Public Figure was designed for those who wish to stand out from the crowd and command attention wherever on the grid they go. From the attention to detail to its authentic complexion spectrum. Public Figure embodies the epitome of DIVERSE beauty. 

About the owner, Public Figure...

"Jo founded public figure in 2018 shes always had an interest in ANATOMY & SKINCARE She was born & raised in Chicago The GURU is known for creating the most HYPER-REALISTIC SKIN experience while keeping the AUTHENTICITY of  RAW BEAUTY relevant in a society where  beauty is surgically modified."

Public Figure has been in business for one year and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Public Figure a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "Way harder, My store is for all demographics but the sole audience it is geared toward is for African Americans."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Being able to express myself artistically."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "3+ days" 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Do not mask your blackness - & be sure that your content is 10/10 quality"

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "I appreciate all of you. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Public Figure for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this business owner and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out Public Figure FB

In World - Check out Public Figure in World

Thank you for reading!

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Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

Sapphire News Feb 2022

It's been awhile but All Things Flawless Sapphires is back!! See what we've been up to this month. 

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - ℂ𝕦𝕝𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖𝕕 𝕋𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕖 𝕊𝕃

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our tenth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Big Sister Sweet & Sassy took a trip to Cultured Taste...

Here is what our eleventh business owner had to say... 

Our eleventh business is Cultured Taste SL! 

In May 2020, I had the vision to want to highlight businesses and organizations, both big and small that are on the grid. Cultured Taste SL or CTSL for short, allows business owners, organizations, and brands to come on the show and get interviewed to let SL know who they are and what they do. It is presented in a FB vlog format to allow everyone to view and share and maybe even reach a new audience. The name came about because I mainly highlight the Urban side of the grid, which is the "Culture" and giving people a "Taste" of what the Urban side offers. Like my tagline says, "Businesses bring the flavor, I bring the plates, now eat up!"

About the owner, Tatyana De'LeRoi...

"I am Tatyana, Taty for short. I have been on the grid for 9 years. I am a very creative individual who loves positivity. I am not only a business owner, I am also an award-winning poet on the grid and have been spreading that gift for the last 7 years on SL. If you're looking for me I am either with my family, randomly dancing somewhere, or sitting by some form of water or in some mountains writing poetry. I am goofy, I am real, I can be a little ratchet...I am just unapologetically me. "

Cultured Taste SL has been in business for one year and eight months (2 years in May) and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Tatyana a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "I don't necessarily find it hard being a black-owned business on SL mainly because my target audience is African Americans. I cater to African Americans or more of the urban side because I feel that there is where more positive visuals are needed."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "I love being able to meet new people and learn about other creatives.  I love being able to give people a place to brag about what they're good at. It's even more rewarding because I started out as being small and overlooked, so being able to highlight big and small creatives and not overlook them is amazing for me."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "Usually, it takes me about a week and a half to produce a new video." 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "DON'T STOP! DON'T GIVE UP! Everybody starts off small, but just know that somebody is watching you, and that somebody is going to tell somebody else and that somebody will tell somebody else and watch you grow. Staying true to yourself and your brand is what people will respect the most."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "I just want to thank you. Thank you for trusting the process, thank you for believing in me, thank you for spreading the word about CTSL. Y'all help make Cultured Taste SL what it is and from the deepest part of my heart, I thank y'all for loving on me as much as I love y'all.  ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Tatyana for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this young woman and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook -  Check out Cultured Taste SL FB

In World - Check out Cultured Taste SL in World

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝔽𝔼𝕋𝔼 𝕊𝕃

 

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our ninth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our tenth business owner had to say... 

Our tenth business is FETE SL! 

FETE SL was created based off of a hobby but other events made me decide to make my decor business public and take on clients doing what I found to be a passion. I love creating experiences that were what I considered to be aesthetically pleasing, and visually appealing to RL style. This simply was a small vision that turned out to be something people admired and I took on more decor projects for clients such as baby showers, dinner parties, weddings, etc. The brand has now expanded to help others bring RL visions into this virtual reality and has now added decor for purchase. I plan on bringing more unique and quality pieces to the grid.

About the owner, Tali P. Fete...

"I have been on Secondlife since November 2012, I am coming into my 10th year on the grid, I've always loved decor and fashion. I wanted to implement my RL skills on SecondLife, I have a fashion design background in RL. So fashion and design are very dear to me and I put in a lot of love to each thing I create a design for myself and others. I actually own two businesses one geared towards fashion accessories and now FETE has expanded to become an overall interior decorating and decor brand. I just really want to bring realistic vision and pieces to the grid to allow others to have their dream fantasy experience.  "

FETE SL was established in March 2019  and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Tali a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "Sometimes, because people play favorites on the grid, just be you and stay in your lane the right ones that love and admire your work will support you."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "Seeing others happy using my pieces to make their event special and unique."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "I try to release monthly or twice a month depending since I am running two stores. " 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "Be patient, and don't be so hard on yourself you're really your own worst critic. Remember it takes time to be great, and takes a lot of dedication and time away from family and loved ones to get your business to where want it. So be willing to sacrifice some quality time, but find balance. You don't want to burn yourself out."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "I really appreciate everyone who believes in what I'm trying to bring to the grid. The support, words of encouragement reminds me that I should keep going because it lets me know my work and time have not been taken in vain. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Tali for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this young woman and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check him out on Facebook -  Check out FETE SL FB

In World - Coming Soon but you can find the current set @ DreamDay

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD

𝕄𝕚𝕟𝕕𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕄𝕪 𝔹𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕜-𝕆𝕨𝕟𝕖𝕕 𝔹𝕦𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕘𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 - 𝕄𝕦𝕣𝕒

 

Hello, and welcome back, hope you tuned in yesterday for our eighth black-owned business! If you are new here, grab a seat and check out what we are doing this month! Grab some snacks and get to reading. 

For Black History Month, Eta Sigma Delta Inc will be highlighting some of our black-owned businesses on the grid for the second year. These business leaders have been seen working very hard at what they do and showing everyone that they can and will do it. We want to recognize them for their hard work and dedication to their crafts. 

These businesses have made a positive impact on the community rather it was by recognizing their dedicated customers, giving out group gifts, joining into conversations with their customers on Facebook, or just by giving great customer service. We want to say thank you for letting us into your world and we commend you for your hard work and focus. 

Here is what our ninth business owner had to say... 

Our ninth business is Mura! 

Mura is a second life store that provides afro-centric beauty and lifestyle.

About the owner, Sage Absinthe-Oatsmill ...

"My name is Sage Absinthe-Oatsmill. I'm a Second Life entrepreneur and videographer. When I'm not running my businesses on SL I enjoy creating short films, exploring, shopping, and spending time with friends and family."

Mura has been open for 6 months and will continue for many more years to come.

We asked Sage a couple of questions and here is what she had to say...

Do you find it is harder for you to be a black-owned business specifically if a lot of what you design, creative, or put together caters more to black people? 

- "I don't find it hard being a black-owned business, in fact, because I create products for those who present as African/Black avatars my business and the creative process feels easy. I myself am a black woman in real life so everything I create is a mirror and reflection of what I've been surrounded with my whole life."

What makes doing what you do rewarding for you? 

- "This feels rewarding to me on a visceral level because for so long black avatars on here have struggled so much with having Afro-centric beauty products. It's only been in recent years that more creators that create these hair products are becoming mainstream of course with the exceptions of the OGs like Unorthodox. I love getting messages of people thanking me for what I create and telling me to keep going."

Typically how long does it take you to get 1 item out? 

- "It honestly ranges for releases such as afros and Flexi hair, it can take 1-2 days. But for meshes that coincide with hair bases that can take me up to a week, so about 35 hours." 

What advice can you give to other black entrepreneurs trying to start their SL business? 

- "There's always room for all of us. Never feel like you have to compete, your mark will always be unique and different to you. Have fun, pour love into your work, and the following, money, and events will follow."

What would you like to say to all of your supporters and customers? 

- "Thank you so much for all the love these past few months. I'm truly filled with gratitude every time I see you all wear the hair, posting it and messaging me. ♥"

The Flawless Sapphires of Eta Sigma Delta would like to thank you Sage for taking time out of your busy day to give us a look inside your life. 

Please support this young woman and continue to show love to our black-owned businesses in Second Life. 

Check her out on Facebook - Shop Mura FB

In World - Shop Mura InWorld

Market Place - Shop Mura on MP

Thank you for reading!

Signing Out

Big Sister On Point aka

             Cassie Shaw MD