Style Tips by Fashionista Mom Nicole Friday

Nicole Friday is a wife, mom and entrepreneur. Mom to two sons, Edison and Ellis, she is constantly on the go. With the partnership and support from husband, Jeff Friday, founder of the American Black Film Festival, Nicole seamlessly balances her time between family and career. She also attributes her keen sense of being detailed oriented as another defining factor in juggling motherhood and business. Nicole founded The Cupcake Craze, a gourment catering company that is unlike any other. From Lemon Meringue and Sweet Potato to Coconut Cream and Chocolate Soufflé, it’s your “favorite desserts turned cupcake”. Nicole has contributed to Brides.com as a baking expert; and in 2010, was crowned the winner of Macy’s Battle of the Cupcakes.

Karyn Parsons is best known as the character “Hilary Banks” on the long-running television show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air.” Today she is a wife and mother of two. Parsons is also the Founder and President of the Sweet Blackberry foundation after being inspired by the true tale of a determined slave and the remarkable lengths he travelled to find his freedom. While growing up, Parsons’ mother, a librarian in the Black Resource Center of a library in South Central Los Angeles, would share stories of African-American accomplishment with her daughter. A mother and activist, Karyn created Sweet Blackberry to use the power of stories to inspire youth. Follow her on Twitter @Karyn_Parsons. -