SHARED VALUES WITH TROORA After attending a Connected by TrooRa event, Webb had this to say about Cunningham and TrooRa Magazine. “Wow!!! Just WOW... I Just had to take a moment to let you know how bowled over I am by Troora! You, my friend, are a force of nature. Your magazine is like none I have ever experienced before, and I am SO glad to have found it! The writing is as incredible as the images are, and each page invites me to sit and linger with the exquisite luxuriousness of it all.” Webb considers TrooRa Magazine visionary and appreciates not only the publication itself but our efforts to support our communities and cultural leaders. “I was struck not only by the boldness of launching a print magazine in a challenging environment but also by the beauty and richness of the publication itself. It is a periodical that you want to take the time to really savor. And the fact that it actively seeks to support the emerging designers it features is also rare and wonderful. Trystanne Cunningham's advocacy is exactly the type of multi-layered concept and far-reaching activity that I want to honor with ‘GIVE HER HER FLOWERS.” To Webb, it made sense to approach TrooRa to partner with her on this project. It is founded on the same principles she's seeking to celebrate, and she is excited to see our publication share her call for nominations of women to honor. “TrooRa magazine is a forward-thinking media platform that shines a light on people who inspire, engage, and are following their passions in new and exciting ways to the benefit of local and global communities. I would love for TrooRa to amplify the story of these women by featuring them within its pages and, in
turn, inspire other women to explore how they can do the same with their particular gifts.” Webb is also considering creating a line of jewelry inspired by the pieces created for Give Her Her Flowers and showcasing it through TrooRa. Trystanne is not only humbled by Dorian's acknowledgment of the magazine and her personally, and says “The fact that someone of Dorian’s stature appreciates my vision, creativity and determination and recognizes my efforts to utilize TrooRa to bring a much-needed change in the narrative for the magazine industry. Our synergy reflects our mutual passion to celebrate emerging brands, undiscovered artists, talented individuals and creative black women entrepreneurs.” Webb highlights her passion for and reasons behind creating this project. “As I enter the second phase of my career and consider my ‘legacy,’ I want to be known not only for bespoke intentional jewelry that connects but also for championing women, broadening the perspective of African American excellence, and cultivating and sustaining communities.”
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