Feliz dia de la Independencia mi gente! *insert airhorn noise* *queue “platano con salami” song* As most Dominicans, I am very proud to be Dominican. As most people know, Dominicans are very proud to be Dominicans. Most of my peers remember Dominican Independence day back at Reading High. Kids flooding the streets with Dominicans colors,…
The West Reading Fashion Show
Last night I had the honor to attend the West Reading Fashion Show. I’ll be honest and say that I had no idea what to expect. As a girl from Reading, I don’t spend too much time in West Reading. Everything I need is right here in my city. But as a lover of clothing…
The Wonder of Ivy Presents: Who to Watch in 2019
Last year I created The Wonder of Ivy’s “Who To Watch” list because I felt like I did not see myself or my peers represented in our community. Day in and day out I saw so many of us grinding in our lanes and felt that I needed to use my platform to elevate us…
TWOI Presents: LOVE[LESS]: The Second Collection of Poems and Essays
Happy Valentine’s Day! In honor of my favorite holiday, I have brought back LOVE[LESS]! This year I’m honored to bring you 26 pieces about love and heartbreak. Thank you so much to all of the amazing writers who contributed a little piece of themselves for this project. I love you all so much. This is…
All Eyes on You – Juan Zabala
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? I don’t know if my company…
All Eyes on You – Clean Floors & More: Gil and Claudia Nazario
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? We’ve gotten closer to our goal…
All Eyes on You – Jordan “Jay” Rodriguez
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? My brand and company has grown…
All Eyes on You – Mateo Toro
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? I couldn’t be more excited about…
8 Albums to Listen to Before 2018 Ends ft DEAR RDG, RDG Soul Speak, and Mateo Toro
2018 was another great year for music. With so many albums and projects released, it may have been hard to listen to all of them. Fear not, this playlist curated by Dear RDG, RDG Soul Speaks, and Mateo Toro has you covered on the albums you NEED to listen to before 2018 ends. D Will:…
All Eyes on You – Curly Sisterhood
Last year, I created the “Who to Watch” list, which spotlighted 16 creatives or entrepreneurs from Reading, PA. In honor of the new list approaching, I followed up with the 2018 class to see what they’ve done since we started watching them. How has your company/ brand/ you grown? Curly Sisterhood has grown in many…
