Cynthea Corfah

1 week ago | businessreport.com | Cynthea Corfah

Becoming a teacher and lawyer has been on Kristi W. Richard’s radar from a young age. Growing up with an attorney father in criminal and family law, she learned what areas of the legal system she wanted to avoid. “I like to be there for the marriages of the businesses, not the divorces,” says Richard, a transactional and regulatory attorney and partner at McGlinchey Stafford law firm. Read “Voices of Influence: Kristi W. Richard”for more of her personal and professional insights.

2 weeks ago | myneworleans.com | Cynthea Corfah

The New Orleans dance scene wouldn’t be what it is today without DJ and multifaceted artist KILOBAUUD, formerly known as Lil Jodeci. Based on his established following in the local nightlife scene, you would never know he once was getting by selling life insurance and parking cars as a valet. After becoming ill from his day job, he started casually DJing in 2011.

3 weeks ago | whereyat.com | Cynthea Corfah

Lil Wayne & Tha Carter VI Lil Wayne & The RootsSaturday, April 26 | Festival Stage, 5:30 p.m. When Lil Wayne's Super Bowl commercial with Cetaphil debuted on TV screens around the world, New Orleanians and Lil Wayne fans everywhere stopped in their tracks in utter excitement. After Kendrick Lamar was announced as the 2025 Super Bowl halftime artist, Lil Wayne fans took to social media wondering why Mr. Carter wasn't selected to perform in his hometown.

1 month ago | essence.com | Cynthea Corfah

When asked why his clothing brand, Emline, sells over 100 types of socks, owner and fashion designer James Mayes responds that he hates when people’s socks don’t match their outfits. “If you’re sitting down and you cross your legs and your pants roll up, I feel like you still should be in coordination,” Mayes says, as I chuckle in agreement over our Zoom call. “That’s just me. I hate when people have on all black and then you see their white socks. I feel like it just messed the outfit up.

1 month ago | whereyat.com | Cynthea Corfah

Motherland to Magazine Street Chef Serigne Mbaye's life changed when Dakar NOLA was named the 2024 Best New Restaurant at the James Beard Awards. He flew his entire staff out to the awards ceremony in Chicago, anticipating the potential win. Wearing traditional African garb, he fell to the ground holding his head in disbelief after the words "Dakar NOLA" rang from the announcer's microphone and were displayed across a large screen on stage. It was a moment he will never forget.