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ProsperUs Detroit celebrates local entrepreneurs with block party

Sep 12, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Amyre Makupson

ProperUs Detroit hosts party for entreprenuers (CBS DETROIT) — In Detroit, small businesses are something to celebrate. That's the feeling behind ProsperUs Detroit's annual community block party, a show of support for the city's entrepreneurs. "We appreciate you, we love you, and we need you to grow our city," said Paul Jones, CEO of ProsperUs Detroit. "As entrepreneur, it's often a lonely planet, and you're often so under-celebrated.
Nonprofit organization visits Michigan county jail to speak on mental health among inmates

Jun 10, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Amyre Makupson

Nonprofit organization visits Michigan county jail to discuss mental health among inmates FLINT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - It's fair to say that we all have mental health struggles from time to time, but for the thousands of men and women behind bars, those struggles can feel impossible to overcome. One woman is on a mission to help bring people out in a much better state of mind. For many women in the Genessee County Jail, life hasn't always been kind.
Makeup line challenges gender line with makeup just for men

Jun 5, 2024 | waow.com | Amyre Makupson

Click here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) -- Jeff Lau is breaking barriers with what he hopes becomes the "new norm.""NuNorm is an exclusive line of makeup designed and tailored for men," said NuNorm CEO Jeff Lau. Designed specifically for men's skin, there's no scent or shimmer, just a little color to touch up problem areas like undereye bags and acne marks. "I think it's very important that people understand that NuNorm is not women's makeup rebranded for men," Lau said.
Michigan company challenges gender with makeup just for men

Jun 5, 2024 | abc12.com | Amyre Makupson

DETROIT, Mich. (WWJ) -- Jeff Lau is breaking barriers with what he hopes becomes the "new norm.""NuNorm is an exclusive line of makeup designed and tailored for men," said NuNorm CEO Jeff Lau. Designed specifically for men's skin, there's no scent or shimmer, just a little color to touch up problem areas like undereye bags and acne marks. "I think it's very important that people understand that NuNorm is not women's makeup rebranded for men," Lau said.
Makeup line challenges gender line with makeup just for men

Jun 3, 2024 | ktvz.com | Amyre Makupson

By Amyre MakupsonClick here for updates on this story DETROIT, Michigan (WWJ) — Jeff Lau is breaking barriers with what he hopes becomes the “new norm.”“NuNorm is an exclusive line of makeup designed and tailored for men,” said NuNorm CEO Jeff Lau. Designed specifically for men’s skin, there’s no scent or shimmer, just a little color to touch up problem areas like undereye bags and acne marks.
Michigan nonprofit organization offering free hugs during Pride Month

Jun 3, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Amyre Makupson

FERNDALE, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - Pride Month kicked off this past weekend in Ferndale. While there were games, photos, and tons of shopping, there was a sea of rainbows and also Arleta Greer. Greer is the Michigan chapter president of Free Mom Hugs, an organization that started in Oklahoma in 2018. The mission is clear, but the impact of each hug carries its own weight.
Detroit makeup line challenges gender line with makeup just for men

Jun 3, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Amyre Makupson

Michigan makeup line challenges gender line with makeup just for men Jeff Lau is breaking barriers with what he hopes becomes the "new norm.""NuNorm is an exclusive line of makeup designed and tailored for men," said NuNorm CEO Jeff Lau. Designed specifically for men's skin, there's no scent or shimmer, just a little color to touch up problem areas like undereye bags and acne marks.
Michigan woman brings fashion to custom derby hats

May 9, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Amyre Makupson

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Michigan woman brings fashion to custom derby hats

May 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Amyre Makupson

(CBS DETROIT) - "My job is to compliment the outfit, not necessarily be the focal point," said Rachelle Willnus, creator of Derby Hats by Rachelle. When it comes to high fashion, Willnus gets down and derby. "I make and create and design derby hats. I use quality materials, but it's feathers and flowers and just an expression of femininity and fullness and glamour," she said. It's a career path she fell into while helping her kids in theater. "I realized that I loved it.
Michigan woman brings fashion to custom derby hats

May 9, 2024 | aol.com | Amyre Makupson

Updated May 9, 2024 at 12:03 PM Amyre Makupson(CBS DETROIT) - "My job is to compliment the outfit, not necessarily be the focal point," said Rachelle Willnus, creator of Derby Hats by Rachelle. When it comes to high fashion, Willnus gets down and derby. "I make and create and design derby hats. I use quality materials, but it's feathers and flowers and just an expression of femininity and fullness and glamour," she said. It's a career path she fell into while helping her kids in theater.