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STUDIO RULES **Rental time begins promptly at the prescribed starting time and ends promptly at the prescribed ending time, regardless if renter and/or renter’s party is late*** ***Rental time includes setup, tear down and cleaning. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the scheduled end time and no later, please consider this when booking your rental*** $50 minimum cleaning fee required if/for excessively dirty studio. STUDIO GUIDELINES No smoking is allowed in the studio. Music is to be kept at reasonable levels during the weekdays. No pets allowed without prior consent of a company representative All small and/or hard to clean material (confetti, hair cutting, feathers, food products, body paint, etc.) require approval from company representative. $50 minimum cleaning fee required, additional charges my apply depending on studio condition at wrap. STUDIO EQUIPMENT Basic Studio lighting is provided at no additional cost. Renter is responsible for studio lighting setup and tear down. All pre-installed paper backdrops (black, white) are free with rentals. Special order backdrop colors can be requested and installed for $99 (7 day notice required) Cancellation Policy Cancellations Must Be Recorded at least 48 hours prior to reservation. All cancellations will ocurr a $50 fee.

Studio time: 12 hours/mo. This membership is perfect for the production professionals out there who are in need of steady access to a studio. For consistent photographers, models and content studio creators looking to divvy up time throughout the month.

Service Description STUDIO RULES **Rental time begins promptly at the prescribed starting time and ends promptly at the prescribed ending time, regardless if renter and/or renter’s party is late*** ***Rental time includes setup, tear down and cleaning. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the scheduled end time and no later, please consider this when booking your rental*** $50 minimum cleaning fee required if/for excessively dirty studio. STUDIO GUIDELINES No smoking is allowed in the studio. Music is to be kept at reasonable levels during the weekdays. No pets allowed without prior consent of a company representative All small and/or hard to clean material (confetti, hair cutting, feathers, food products, body paint, etc.) require approval from company representative. $50 minimum cleaning fee required, additional charges my apply depending on studio condition at wrap. STUDIO EQUIPMENT Basic Studio lighting is provided at no additional cost. Renter is responsible for studio lighting setup and tear down. All pre-installed paper backdrops (black, white) are free with rentals. Special order backdrop colors can be requested and installed for $99 (7 day notice required) Cancellation Policy Cancellations Must Be Recorded at least 48 hours prior to reservation. All cancellations will ocurr a $50 fee.

For over two decades, Dnay Baptiste has built a career in motion. The Harlem-born performer has electrified some of the world’s biggest stages alongside global superstars like Beyoncé and Megan Thee Stallion. Yet behind the lights, choreography, and sold-out arenas lies a story rooted in faith, family, and relentless preparation. Words By Amaya Capel Before the international tours, stadium crowds, and viral performances, there was simply a young girl in Harlem who knew exactly what she wanted to do. “I came out of the womb as a performer,” Dnay laughs. “My family is full of performers. We had talent shows in the house all the time.” Growing up in a small apartment with her mother, older sister, and cousin, entertainment became a way of life. With limited space but endless imagination, the living room became her stage. Church choirs, community talent shows, and block party performances filled her early years. Eventually, those performances evolved into something bigger when she joined the competitive underground dance group Untouchable Shorties, which traveled throughout the tri-state area. “We practiced outside,” she recalls. “At the park or on the sidewalk, using an outlet on the side of a church. That was my training.” Those unconventional beginnings shaped the philosophy that still guides her career today. “No matter where you are or what room you’re in, you give 150 percent.” “Talent will get you in the room, but your heart and authenticity will keep you there.” Throughout her career, Dnay has performed alongside some of the most influential women in music and entertainment. Each experience, she says, came with lessons that went far beyond choreography. Working with Beyoncé taught her discipline and work ethic at the highest level.“There’s never enough hours in the day,” she says. “Every tour we audition again. Nobody’s job is secured. You have to stay ready.”Even after years of touring, she still prepares as if she’s starting over. “I remember taking ballet classes before an audition even though ballet wasn’t my strength. I wanted it that bad.” Her time working with Megan Thee Stallion opened doors she hadn’t imagined for herself. As Megan’s dance captain for five years, Dnay stepped into leadership and choreography roles, including helping choreograph the rapper’s “Cobra”video. “She believed in me before I believed in myself,” Dnay tells Disrupshion Magazine. “Sometimes people see your potential before you do.” “There’s so much talent in the room. You have to stay on your toes every single day.” One pivotal moment in Dnay’s career came early in her time performing with Beyoncé. At the time, darker-skinned dancers rarely appeared together on major pop stages. Initially booked for the tour, she was briefly replaced before being unexpectedly called back at the last minute. When she finally stepped onto the stage, something had shifted. “They already had one chocolate girl,” she explains. “Now there were two of us. It showed there was room for more than one.” For Baptiste, the moment wasn’t just personal success, it represented change within an industry that often had limited representation. “It showed that beauty and talent come in many shades,” she says. “Sometimes the biggest barriers are broken just by showing up and doing the work.” Despite 21 years as a professional dancer, Dnay admits the nerves never disappear. “I’m nervous about every single show,” she says. “Butterflies, bathroom breaks the whole thing.” But the key, she explains, is remembering why she started. “I think about the little girl dancing in the living room with her sisters before a block party.” That memory keeps her performance grounded in joy rather than pressure. “At the end of the day, I just want to have fun. The audience paid their money to escape whatever they’re going through. My job is to give them that moment.” “I’ve been doing this for 21 years and I still get nervous before every show.” Balancing Fame, Beyond the stage, Dnay has stepped into another defining role: motherhood. Her eight-year-old son has changed the way she approaches her career from performance choices to costume adjustments. “I move differently now,” she explains. “Sometimes my wardrobe is a little more covered because I know my son is watching.” While touring and performing around the world can be demanding, she prioritizes maintaining strong connections with family and friends. Daily calls with her son, weekly family check-ins, and time with lifelong friends help keep her grounded. “You can be on top today and everything can change tomorrow. Your foundation has to be strong.” Looking back on her journey, Dnay reflects on how far she has come from the young girl who once sat watching shows like Soul Train. She shared this memory during our conversation while reflecting on where her love for dance began. Now, after performances across global stages and collaborations with some of the biggest names in music, the dream has far surpassed what she once imagined. “The little girl with the dream would be so proud,” she says. From Harlem living rooms to international arenas, Dnay has built a career defined by resilience, humility, and joy. And through it all, she never forgot why she started.“Sometimes I sit down and think… wow. You really did it.”

After more than two decades in the industry, Jennifer Sears isn’t chasing the moment,she’s finally living in it. For some, success arrives quickly. For others, it unfolds slowly, deliberately, shaped by years of unseen work. For Sears, the journey has been one of patience, faith, and unwavering commitment to her craft. Now, as a series regular on Tyler Perry’s Divorced Sistas, she’s stepping into a chapter that feels both earned and divinely timed. Words/Editor In Chief Angel Neal @angel_stylistbehavior Photographer Marie Thomas @mariethomas505 Wardrobe Stylist: Jimmy Hawkins (@CostumeJimmy) Hair Stylist: Rasheena Brooks (@rasheenabrooks) Makeup Artist: Yanick-Nikita Lunford (@yanikbeaute) Location Booker: LavishLeeStyled (@lavishleestyled) “This chapter in my life has been a long time coming,” she shares. “You work so hard and tirelessly on your career, and the progress can feel slow based on your own timelines. But God’s timing is always perfect. Now, after 20 years in the industry, I’m finally starting to see the fruits of my labor.” There’s no bitterness in her reflection, only gratitude. Every role, every “no,” every delay was, in her words, preparation. And now, the reward isn’t just visibility, it's alignment. Taking on the role of Bridgette in Divorced Sistas isn’t just another credit, it's a weight Sears carries with intention.“A lot of responsibility,” she says plainly. “You see that the success or failure of the show could rest heavily on your shoulders. I take that responsibility very seriously.” Working within the fast paced world of Tyler Perry Studios, where actors often tackle upwards of 100 pages a day has only sharpened her discipline. But speed alone isn’t the challenge. It’s maintaining truth in the performance. “You’re either going to sink or swim,” she says. “And I’m so grateful that I’m swimming.” Bridgette is bold, witty, and emotionally layered, a character that allows Sears to stretch while still pulling from her own instincts. Much of Bridgette‘s humor, she reveals, is her own.“A lot of her one liners and comebacks, they’re all improv,” she says. “I’m grateful Tyler gives me the creative liberty to do that.” But where Bridgette challenges her is deeper, especially in the character’s struggle with boundaries.“She’s bold, but when it comes to reinforcing healthy boundaries, the girl is lacking,” Sears admits. It’s a tension many women recognize and one that makes Bridgette story resonate so strongly with audiences. At its core, Divorced Sistas is about love, friendship, and the messy, often painful reality of both. And according to Sears, that’s exactly why it’s connecting.“These are human stories,” she explains. “No matter where you come from, we all can relate to struggling in love, or having fallouts with friends.”The series doesn’t shy away from conflict or complexity, it leans into it. And in doing so, it offers something rare: reflection. “A lot of the audience can see themselves in each of the women,” she says. “You start to empathize with them, you see their humanity.” Off-screen, Sears brings that same honesty to conversations around relationships and personal growth especially for women navigating transition. “I really hope women learn to choose themselves,” she says. “Know that they’re worthy of receiving love, and it starts with selflove.” Speaking from her own experience as a divorcee, she doesn’t romanticize healing, she tells the truth about it. Therapy, self reflection, and unlearning patterns all played a role in her journey. “You can’t fix someone,” she says. “They have to want to change for themselves.” It’s a message that echoes beyond the screen, one rooted in lived experience, not just performance. Sears has also used her platform to speak openly about her battle with endometriosis, a condition she describes as both invisible and often misunderstood.“It’s not spoken about enough,” she says. “By the time mine was caught, it was already stage four.” Her story is one of misdiagnosis, dismissal, and ultimately, survival. But instead of retreating, she chose to speak out to raise awareness and push for change in how women’s health is taken seriously. “Why do we have to almost lose our lives for our health to be taken seriously?” she asks. For Sears, advocacy isn’t separate from her artistry,it’s part of it. Black stories have too often been reduced to stereotypes, Sears is intentional about the narratives she helps bring to life.“Telling Black stories is extremely important to me,” she says. “We’re not monolithic.” That commitment shows up in the details from performance choices to collaborations with hair and wardrobe.“It’s about making sure we’re telling these stories truthfully,” she explains. “Even down to the small things, the nuances matter.” Because for Sears, representation isn’t just about being seen, it’s about being seen accurately. Jennifer Sears’ story isn’t one of overnight success. It’s one of endurance, evolution, and faith. Every role, every lesson, every setback has led her here, fully prepared for the moment she once prayed for.And now that she’s in it, she’s not just performing, she’s purposefully shaping the narrative. Because for Jennifer Sears, this isn’t just a breakthrough. It’s a beginning, right on time. I believe we can learn and take inspiration from her story, her time here and ladies and gentleman as a fan myself, it's well overdue.

We all know beauty trends move at the speed of a scroll, few artists understand the power of restraint, precision, and personalization quite like JaQuitta. As a celebrity eyebrow technician, she has carved out a lane rooted not in hype, but in mastery. Her work doesn’t just transform faces; it reframes confidence. Words: Editor In Chief: Angel Neal Photograph Courtesy of JaQuitta JaQuitta’s entry into the beauty space wasn’t accidental, it was intuitive. Drawn to detail and the subtle shifts that define a look, she quickly recognized the impact of brows as the anchor of the face. “Brows, in particular, stood out to me because they frame the entire face,” she explains. “Once I began working with clients and saw the confidence shift. I knew this was where I was meant to be.” What started as a skill soon revealed itself as purpose. “It became clear that this was more than beauty, it was about helping people feel like the best version of themselves.” That philosophy is evident in every client she touches. In an era dominated by fleeting trends, JaQuitta remains committed to individuality. Rather than replicating viral brow shapes, her process is deeply tailored. “I focus on bone structure, facial symmetry, and natural growth patterns rather than trends,” she says. “Every brow I create is customized and mapped specifically to enhance my client’s unique features.” The result is a look that feels effortless, yet intentionally timeless over trendy. Working with high-profile clientele requires a nuanced approach, one that balances evolution with identity. For JaQuitta, it’s about refinement, not reinvention. “My priority is preserving what makes my client recognizable while refining and elevating their look,” she shares. “Evolution doesn’t have to be dramatic it can be as subtle as softening the brow, adjusting tone, or enhancing dimension.” It’s this attention to detail that keeps her clients current without compromising what makes them them. Of course, not all brow journeys begin on the right foot. When asked about the most common mistake she sees, her answer is immediate: over-tweezing. “It disrupts the natural shape and can lead to long-term thinning that’s difficult to correct,” she notes. Her advice is simple but critical, trust the process, and more importantly, trust a professional. While beauty standards continue to evolve, JaQuitta’s work remains grounded in principles that outlast any trend cycle. “I stay informed, but I don’t allow trends to dictate my work,” she says. Instead, she leans into balance, proportion, and softness elements that ensure her artistry remains both relevant and enduring. Her definition of the “perfect brow” has also matured over time. What once centered on precision has softened into something more dimensional and real. “To me, a perfect brow is one that enhances the face without overpowering it,” she explains. “It should look effortless, soft, and natural.” It’s a reflection of where beauty itself is headed away from rigidity, and toward authenticity. But beyond technique, JaQuitta’s work is deeply emotional. At its core, it’s about confidence. “Brows may seem like a small detail, but they have a powerful impact on how someone presents themselves,” she says. Whether a client wants to feel bold, refined, or understated, her role is to bring that vision to life. “It’s about enhancing not just their features, but their self expression.”For those looking to follow in her footsteps, JaQuitta is clear: excellence is the baseline. “Mastery and consistency are non-negotiable,” she says. But skill alone isn’t enough. Building a high-end clientele requires intention from professionalism to the overall experience. “A loyal, high-end clientele is built on trust, and that comes from consistently exceeding expectations.” In a world chasing the next beauty trend, JaQuitta stands firmly in her craft proving that true artistry isn’t about keeping up, but about setting a standard.