Consciousness Magazine

Supermodel Beverly Peele [Exclusive Interview] Interviewed and written by Tocarra Eldridge Capturing the world of the fashion industry at a young age, international supermodel and actress Beverly Peele would rise to fame throughout the late 1980’s and 1990’s with her amazing body structure and perfect features. Stunning the world with her beautiful look, she became well-known for her unique talent and incredible work by attracting a global fan base.    Beverly Peele has appeared in numerous music videos from recording artist and music groups such as Heavy D & the Boyz, Jodeci, and George Michael, just to name a few. Having a standout appearance and gaining much popularity as a Hollywood star, Peele has braced the cover of more than 250 magazines, mostly appearing in Mademoiselle. As an actress, her acting career consists of her appearing on shows such as Sister, Sister and Girlfriends, as well as having a role in the film Sweet Friggin’ Daisies. I had t...

Wolf's Mane Beard Care [Product Review] Wolf's Mane Beard Care is an all-natural beard and skin care company that is rapidly growing in a competitive market. Established approximately 3 years ago in the Mid-West (Champaign, IL.), the brand is a must have and consumer choice for bearded customers. What makes WM products unique and incomparable is that they are not only hand crafted but possess a unique blend structure that sets the brand a part from its competition. The benefits of the amazing and successful beard products are numerous, as that it helps keep your skin looking fresh and healthy and your beard strong and protected, moreover, giving you the attractiveness and self-appeal that you deserve. It will unquestionably make a positive difference in your image. “The inspiration behind starting WM was as simple as me working on a construction site summer 2015 and hating the feeling of a sweaty and dusty damaged beard. I began to search for products geared towards...

Robin Givens Bares Her Soul and Finds Her Purpose By Allison Kugel Actress Robin Givens has played many roles in her life; retiring wallflower not being among them. She burst onto the scene as the beautiful and brainy Darlene on Head of the Class , a sitcom that aired on ABC from 1986 to 1991. Those same years brought a media explosion as good girl Givens fell in love with, married and then divorced, boxing's former world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson. The tumultuous pairing was brief and quickly devolved into a he said/she said of accusations about abuse and domestic violence, allegations which Tyson himself later publicly conceded to. Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, Robin Givens picked up the pieces with a string of film roles including A Rage in Harlem with the late Gregory Hines, Forest Whitaker and Danny Glover; Boomerang opposite Halle Berry and Givens' former flame turned colleague, Eddie Murphy; Blankman opposite Damon Wayans and Head of State ...

I’M WITH THE BAND By Eric Plaut Band: “A group of persons, animals or things; esp.: a group of musicians organized for ensemble playing” ( Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary 95).   Peter Noone and me following the Herman's Hermits show This concept is how one would define a musical band.   However, when you watch your favorite rock group put out a record or accept an award, there is usually a list of people they thank. Just like Rome, music groups weren’t built in a day.   Yet one person can’t do it all or take all the credit.   Someone has to manage the band and, once they are able to afford it, have a roadie or two get the instruments ready.   It is especially nice when you have a person close by to re-string your guitar or bass or to put the drumhead on the skins!   That’s why it’s called a GROUP effort! Then there are the fans.   They tend to be the ones who can either make or break a band.   The fans, or at least the loy...

Raven-Symone Plans on Motherhood, Her Degree & Directing TV By Allison Kugel Raven-Symone's alter ego, Raven Baxter, has been a staple on The Disney Channel since the child actor turned Hollyw ood renaissance woman debuted her famous character on the hit show, That's So Raven , in 2003. Back then, Symone's alter-ego played a teenager who could see into the future, and that extra-sensory ability often landed her in some comical hot water. It's anyone's guess if a three-year-old Raven-Symone, who came to national attention as precocious Olivia on The Cosby Show , could have predicted this kind of career longevity? The character of Raven Baxter was given new life with Symone's second Disney show, Raven's Home , in which her character Raven Baxter is a woman with two kids, navigating all that comes with single motherhood and forging her own path as a fledgling fashion designer. Now, going into its third season, Raven's Home will be tacklin...