How 2 Fish Perspectives

1. Dr. Quandi: Who is Renatta Nikole and what made you want to take part in Bravo’s reality TV show, A Night with My Ex? Renatta Nikole: What can I say about myself? Ummm let's see…..this is hard (Renatta laughs). Well, I am a jack of all trades. I am an Artist, Cosmetologist, Writer, Designer, Payroll Administrator, and an Actress. I am creative and love creating innovative ideas and products. I am considered “quick on my toes” and spunky, which some may confuse it with the “short person complex” (Renatta laughs). I was born and raised in Chicago, have a degree in Marketing and Advertisement with a minor in Fashion. I enjoy being in a happy space and don’t take well when my happy vibe is disturbed. So, I joined Bravo’s Reality TV Show, “A Night with My Ex,” because the show contacted me. One of my exes was trying to get back in contact with me, and they [Bravo] inquired if I was ok with being in the same place with him [the ex]. At first, I was hesitant because I had just s...

By Dr. Quandi Jackson A client of mine asked, “Dr. Quandi, how do you feel about fathers handing their daughters over to a man for marriage as if she is a piece of property. Do women need permission? Should the man need permission as well?” I shared my perspective. Ancient times reveal that "giving the bride away" meant that the father was passing over his possession (his daughter) for another man's possession (his wife) in exchange for dowry.  Back then, and still today in some cultures, parents arrange marriages for their children. Fortunately, in these times, women are held more in high regard. Whether the bride or the groom, the peaceful decision to commit to each other should be a spiritually guided decision. Both the bride and groom know what feels right. Each has his and her own unique journey in life. The Inner Guide trumps parental guide and opinion any day; however, dialogue about the decision to marry is beneficial to the loved ones of the brid...

Interview with Sushma Sharma (CEO and Founder of Konversai) and Pavita Singh How 2 Fish: As a founding member of Konversai, how has your role contributed to the connection of people all over the world? Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh : Konversai’s platform is built to literally connect anyone, anywhere in the world, about any topic imaginable. Too often we are limited to our personal networks when we are seeking knowledge or information about a certain topic. But what if there is someone halfway across the world who has the exact knowledge and experience that you are looking for? Someone whom, if it wasn’t for a platform like Konversai, you would never have had the opportunity to meet? Everybody everywhere in the world has valuable knowledge, experiences, and skills that can benefit someone somewhere else in the world. Until recently, what was missing was a platform to form those connections. Konversai is that platform. Geography and the limitations of our personal ...

How 2 Fish: From a beauty perspective, explain the difference between internal and external transformation? Za Ayobami: Personally, I feel that what you feed yourself internally reflects itself outwardly. So, how are you feeding yourself internally? Are you nourishing your spirit; what are you nourishing it with - food, water, love, intention, affirmations, and continuous work on your spirit? You always have the option to choose. There’s an old saying that talks about finding the "fountain of youth”. Outwardly, as a part of youthfulness, your skin and hair have high amounts of collagen and elastin. Collagen is the protein in skin; keratin is the protein in hair; elastin provides elasticity for both the skin and hair. Looking deeper within, the fountain of youth begins within you. Beauty can't be bought in a bottle or a tube; that’s masking the true you. Eventually, the mask will come off and you'll have to beautify You - your Being - your inner person. Years ago,...