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About Margo Gabriel

Margo is a freelance writer, photographer, music lover, churro aficionado and all-around life enthusiast behind Margo’s Creative Life. She loves a good gin and tonic, hold the cranberry juice. Follow her jaunts around the world on Instagram @margoscreativelife.

BTB Spotlight: Raymond Paul Lewis, RP Lewis & Associates

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Margo Gabriel

  Raymond Lewis is a business mogul in the truest sense of the word. This Harlem native is charismatic, sharp, professional and a jazz lover who never forgets a name. Lewis’ larger than life persona is what draws so many … Continue reading →

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BTB Spotlight: Benita Johnson, The Vine Wine Club

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Margo Gabriel

Benita Johnson founded The Vine Wine Club in 2014. Johnson’s The Vine Wine Club is a subscription-based company that offers wine, education and lifestyle events to its members. In 2005, Johnson became the first Black woman-owned wine shop in Richmond, … Continue reading →

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BTB Spotlight: Celeste Croxton-Tate, Lyndigo Spice®

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Margo Gabriel

Celeste Croxton-Tate is CEO and founder of Lyndigo Spice, an artisanal small-batch line of chutneys, relishes, fruit spreads and spice blends launched in 2014. Her brand is low-sodium, sugar, vegan, gluten-free and packed with fresh ingredients. Croxton-Tate, a native of … Continue reading →

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Rouxbe Partners with Bay Area Community College Consortium to Provide Online Culinary Curriculum for Students

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Margo Gabriel

The Culinary Arts package from Rouxbe will provide supplementary tools to students embarking on their culinary education this fall. Rouxbe, the world’s leading online culinary school, announced today a partnership with the Bay Area Community College Consortium (BACCC), a group … Continue reading →

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BTB Spotlight: Chef Rock Harper, RockSolid Creative Food Group, LLC

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Margo Gabriel

The art of relationship building is crucial in this current climate where so many are suffering job losses amidst the pandemic. This soft skill is what has led chef Rahman “Rock” Harper to an incredibly successful culinary career. The San … Continue reading →

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