As a young girl, Kayla’s parents tried various approaches to motivate her to embrace a healthier lifestyle. And it wasn’t just about changing her physical appearance; something deeper was happening inside her. Surprisingly, it was when she became an adult that the whole idea of the Barbie dolls her parents gave her started to click and inspire her.
The many struggles she faced during her childhood.
Kayla LaVende struggled with excessive weight throughout her life because of thyroid disease and chronic lipedema, which made losing weight a real challenge. Read More...
Alan Alda gave this commencement speech at Carnegie Mellon University + READ ARTICLE [video id=ILvXQw25 ] All around the country today, distinguished men and women are looking at graduates like you from the heights of our achievements and spraying advice at you. It’s an indignity you have to suffer before they lift the latch and release you into the wild.
In settings like this today, you’re going to hear all over the country, many of the same themes. Read More...
Brooklyn rapper best known for early 90's singles like "The Chubbster", which hit #1 on the Hot Rap Singles Chart.
Before Fame Despite being an exceptional student and a National Merit Scholar, he dropped out of Brown University to pursue a rapping career.
Trivia His 1991 single "Treat 'Em Right" was ranked #82 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip-Hop list in 2008.
Family Life His cousin, producer Howie Tee, helped his career get off the ground. Read More...