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I’m Worthy……. Pt. 1

September is my birthday month and this year I am 45! I can’t believe that I’ve reached my mid forties. For my birthday I wanted to do something different to celebrate. I test drove a Tesla Model 3 because I’m in need of a another vehicle. So I thought, Why not? When I stepped into…
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Music Saved My Life

Growing up in a family of music lovers, I’ve gained a real appreciation for listening to different tunes. Especially, singing in a choir with professional musicians that rocked the church. Music saved my life when going through the toughest times of my adulthood. I’ve turned poems into songs. I’ve even had music produced from one…
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Entertainment Life

Entertainment an event, performance, or activity designed to entertain others. For this month’s blog, I’ve decided to write on a fun, cool fact about myself as a background actor. Many of you don’t know that I’ve worked on major film productions for nearly two decades as a BG (background actor.) When the film industry started…
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Network,Networking, Building a Network

June is going to be a fun month for GQC. Many events are happening around the city. So I thought, Why not take advantage of the opportunity to network? Typically, I go solo to events. Why? Is because I can work a room faster. Plus, it’s always a production to prepare and get ready for…
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Legacy

Red Rose’s or White Rose’s. We honor our Mother’s by representing the legacy built by the one’s before us. Blessed to continue the success, while operating in God’s greatness. Excellence is more than a term……. Friday evening was enchanting as I enjoyed one of the finest voices in Motown history. Ms. Diana Ross was no…
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Something New

Wow! I want to know how many of y’all love what you do? For many years it took a lot of courage for me to pursue what I was going to enjoy doing. Along with other things, I pursued modeling in my twenties and some in my early thirties. I stopped for a decade and…
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A Message From The Designer

I hoped all of you enjoyed the message. The music in the background is a track I had produced for a song I wrote years ago. If you’re interested in hearing the song along with an updated track, give a thumbs up! April will be a big month! Stay tuned……..
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I Feel Like A Rapper……

As I’m seeing a trend of seasoned rappers receiving a well deserved recognition for their creative work. Some 20….. Maybe 30 years into their careers. I begin to think that it’s never too late. Under the influence of Andre 3000, I’ve decided to take GQC in a new direction by adding a creative twist. Doing…
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Design your dream life…..

2024 is a new year for many things. I left a lot in 2023 and it’s liberating. There’s a new level of freedom in my personal life and a self recharge taking place inside. All together a personal renewal. I feel like a new version of Valarie. Many people do not know how much my…
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Go & Get!

Life is about the choices you make. The decisions you make today will affect you tomorrow. Last month, I organized an estate sale for my family. The biggest gain from this experience is the new level of confidence operating as a business woman. The timing was perfect, most of all it was needed. In a…
