First Friday

Check out our local Philadelphia highlight interview each month!

First Friday Interview: Kristy Carabello & Stef Emery, Co-Founders of Orgotton

First Friday, Philadelphia, Style & Shopping / By
For this First Friday Interview, we chose to highlight two #BossBabe sisters, co-founders of Orgotton, Kristy and Stef. With an eye for sustainability and background in beauty and wellness, Kristy and Stef were determined to create clothing both stylish and good for the environment. Starting in their parent’s basement, Orgotton has been able to grow

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First Friday Interview: Elbert Johnston, Head Chef of Miss Winnie’s Jamaican Jerk Restaurant

First Friday, Philadelphia, Restaurants & Bars / By
In Miss Winnie’s Jamaican Jerk restaurant, Head Chef Elbert Johnston and his son Nick serve up more than just the authentically Jamaican dishes on their menu. They show a story of love and inspiration through each plate. Miss Winnie’s is named after Bert’s mother, Winnifred Joyce Johnston. She spent the beginning of her life in

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First Friday Interview: Kyle Thrash, Director of Philadelphia Eagles Documentary

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Origins of the Philly PR Girl brand began with this very blog and its This Week in Philly series, which highlights events throughout the area. We consider the core of this blog to be an ongoing love letter to the City of Philadelphia. That’s why when we heard about Kyle Thrash’s latest work, Maybe Next

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First Friday Interview: Addie Elabor, Fashion Designer of D’IYANU

First Friday, Philadelphia, Style & Shopping / By
This month is a big one for our First Friday interviewee, Addie Elabor. The Philadelphia fashion designer stays busy with her emerging ready-to-wear African print fashion brand, D’IYANU.* On September 26, 2019, the designer’s newly launched Fall Collection will be shown at Philly Fashion Week. We chat with the ambitious woman about what it takes

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First Friday Interview: Rob Li, Creator of Active Elixir & #RideTheRob Acro Project

First Friday, Health & Fitness, Philadelphia / By
  Whether it’s from following PPRG or watching our friends Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick on FOX29 Good Day Philadelphia, chances are you’ve seen the #RideTheRob Acro Yoga challenge on social media. For our August First Friday Interview, we got the chance to ask Rob Li, creator of this challenge, where this all started from.

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First Friday Interview: Wellness Entrepreneurs, Christie & Casey D’Arcy

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For this month’s First Friday Interview, we’re excited to feature not one, but two female girl bosses who are combining their talents under one roof on Walnut Street. Sisters and soon-to-be business partners, Christie and Casey D’Arcy, have always had a passion for the wellness industry and helping others feel their best selves. Wellness Above

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