One thing about life is that it is extremely unpredictable, but you may fall under two categories with how you deal with the changes. You may be the planner who knows what they want, or you may be the dreamer who goes along with the ebb and flow of life. In both situations, life will still mold you, direct you, and you could still end up in a direction you never imagined. In Kathleen Elie’s path, she initially felt that she would become a fashion designer and she spent years honing her craft and working to build towards this dream until a single experience changed her perspective. After spending time in an impoverished area of Haiti she quickly decided that she wanted her career to surpass just creating clothes. She wanted to not only share her designs but also share her knowledge of what is happening in impoverished areas of the world and highlight others in the fashion industry doing social good.

It was from this vision that she created her site Fashion with a Conscious. Over the years she soon discovered that a conscious person not only craves information on more socially responsible clothing but that a conscious person also craves holistic information on being naturally beautiful, eating healthier and just simply being aware. Soon After, she built her lifestyle brand Conscious and Chic which offers more insight and community for individuals looking to live better lives. The biggest flaw that society has all together is to take, use and build without seeing the repercussions of our actions on the planet or to our being.

Boss Watch will feature creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, digital professionals and anyone who is moving their passions from an idea into a reality. Boss Watch is for anyone who aspires to live a fulfilled life and just needs a little bit of inspiration to know that they are not alone on their journey towards self-realization. Boss Watch is for anyone who has made it through the growing pains of realizing their dreams and is now looking to share wisdom or just find new people to increase their network.  Is this you? If so, then feel free to leave a comment or email cnkstylebook@gmail.com for a chance to be featured on the next Boss Watch.

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A post shared by Kéla Walker (@kelawalker) on Aug 1, 2018 at 5:28am PDT

7 times Emmy-nominated TV host & producer, Kéla Walker is a multi-talented media personality. An authentic storyteller, Kéla has leveraged her talents to cultivate a highly engaged tribe of nearly 100K “Kéla’s Kuties” across her social media platforms who see her as the “bestie in my head”. Identified by ESSENCE Magazine as a taste-maker and “It Girl,” Kéla has established herself as an authority within the fashion and social community, with a passion to ENTERTAIN, CONNECT, and INSPIRE. Championing her famous “KélaVie” lifestyle, Kéla mixes fun, fitness and hard work, to inspire others to make their dreams a reality and live their best life. When not producing content for notable media outlets like BET, Getty or E! News and hosting red carpet events such as the Tony Awards, the Met Gala or the BET Awards, Kéla curates authentic content for leading consumer brands, keeping her audience craving more of her #BookedBusyBlessed lifestyle with every post! Follow @KelaWalker across platforms to join her expanding and inspiring community.

Kela Walker started out as a small town girl from North Carolina with big dreams to make her name in New York City. Today, Kela Walker is a 7 times Emmy nominated TV host and producer and has stamped her brand as a multi-talented media personality and influencer. Kela’s real and relatable personality has garnered her a highly engaged audience of over 100K “Kela’s Kuties” as well as the moniker as the “bestie in my head.” Over time, Kela has branded herself as a style influencer and “It Girl” where she has been able to be featured on Essence Magazine and has hosted or produced events for the Tony Awards, the Meta Gala, and the BET Awards. Kela also uses her platform to promote her trademark “Kela Vie” lifestyle of fun, fitness, and hard-work. She uses her story to inspire others to also go after their dreams and live their best life. In an old interview with Girl Mob, Kela honed in on exactly why what she does is her passion as she stated simply “well I really enjoy it and it comes really easy to me – talking to people. It also became a passion because as I see the example of young black girls on tv, you know it’s not always a positive example and so for me I want to give girls a tangible example of what they can be and what it means to be a woman of color in media.”

Boss Watch will feature creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, digital professionals and anyone who is moving their passions from an idea into a reality. Boss Watch is for anyone who aspires to live a fulfilled life and just needs a little bit of inspiration to know that they are not alone on their journey towards self-realization. Boss Watch is for anyone who has made it through the growing pains of realizing their dreams and is now looking to share wisdom or just find new people to increase their network.  Is this you? If so, then feel free to leave a comment or email cnkstylebook@gmail.com for a chance to be featured on the next Boss Watch.

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A post shared by Elyse Fox (@elyse.fox) on Nov 6, 2017 at 11:09am PST

All it takes to build something that will make an impact is to carve out a space for yourself that you need. At the young age of 12, Elyse Fox has always felt like the outcast or like she couldn’t fit in like other people. Over the years, she found herself struggling with depression and in many cases people would downplay her depression simply because she didn’t “look” like a girl that dealt with these issues. Elyse felt like she didn’t have a space or a community to discuss her struggles with feeling different or even depression. It was from her need that she created her own space and community called The Sad Girls Club.

In an interview with Bustle Elyse stated:

Elyse hopes that Sad Girls Club doesn’t just become a trend but that it grows into something bigger than herself as a community for women to come together, share their stories and support each other. Sad Girls Club’s current main location is New York city but she hopes that it grows and expands past New York. The Sad Girls Club community can be found online and on Instagram at @SadGirlsClub.

Boss Watch will feature creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, digital professionals and anyone who is moving their passions from an idea into a reality. Boss Watch is for anyone who aspires to live a fulfilled life and just needs a little bit of inspiration to know that they are not alone on their journey towards self-realization. Boss Watch is for anyone who has made it through the growing pains of realizing their dreams and is now looking to share wisdom or just find new people to increase their network.  Is this you? If so, then feel free to leave a comment or email cnkstylebook@gmail.com for a chance to be featured on the next Boss Watch.

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A post shared by Asiyami Gold (@asiyami_gold) on Jul 9, 2018 at 11:51am PDT

Creativity is inborn and there are many people who aspire towards the many glamorous creative pursuits of becoming the next big photographer, artist, model, and influencer. Often times it is very easy to buy into the crowd and the hype but before you follow the crowd it’s very important to do a self check . Are you pursuing something because you love it and it’s a natural progression of your self realization or are you doing it simply because you know it will make you money or give you numbers. Asiyami Gold embodies creativity that ties into self-realization through her many pursuits. She is not only a  designer but she is also a photographer, creative director, traveler, and foodie. Her passion for travel is easily captured through her creative eye and the vibrancy of her images. In an interview with Karissa Mitchell from Saint Heron, she was able to advise on how to stand out in an overly competitive field.

Also, Asiyami’s  love for an aesthetically placed dish also plays into her photographic journal of her travels. In 2013, Asiyami launched a self titled creative agency that encapsulates her creative vision. She states

Boss Watch will feature creatives, entrepreneurs, influencers, digital professionals and anyone who is moving their passions from an idea into a reality. Boss Watch is for anyone who aspires to live a fulfilled life and just needs a little bit of inspiration to know that they are not alone on their journey towards self-realization. Boss Watch is for anyone who has made it through the growing pains of realizing their dreams and is now looking to share wisdom or just find new people to increase their network.  Is this you? If so, then feel free to leave a comment or email cnkstylebook@gmail.com for a chance to be featured on the next Boss Watch.

Comment down below if you have struggled with finding your niche, following your passion or standing out!