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Hey there! Thanks for stopping by! I'm Dr.   Calynn M. Lawrence, 20x Award Winning businesswoman, media personality, humanitarian and former pageant queen (Miss United States Universe Tourism 2021, Miss World America Nation 2020). I started this blog when I was barely 15 years old in January 2011 as a supplement to my application to the retail business internship at the downtown Chicago Nordstrom mall! I stayed there for 3 years learning the fundamentals of everything fashion business from sales and marketing to media and modeling. This was a phenomenal foundation to my career as it gave me the rudimentary knowledge and competitive edge that I needed to be successful!  From there, I went on to college and obtained my first degree in Business and Humanities (the arts and social sciences). I wrote as a freelance journalist and editor for several large publications and hosted live cable television for two years. I walked countless red carpets being a VIP media guest at major i...

Becoming a Black Female Doctor, The Final Fresh Faces Project Awards, International Travel Adventures, Impactful Conferences and more fun!

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Hi everyone, Thanks so much for taking the time to check in! I hope you are doing well. I have SO MUCH to share from the last several months with many accomplishments and blessings. Let's get right into it! Introducing Dr. Lawrence  After 7+ years of blood, sweat and tears balancing full time college, grad school and seminary while also working 9-5's and running my businesses, I FINALLY finished school! Your girl is officially Dr. Calynn Lawrence, triple board-certified Trauma Specialist and inducted member of The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress . I've busted my tail for so many years to expand my education, earning 4 degrees since graduating high school in 2014, including my Associates in Business & Humanities, a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies & Social Science (summa cum laude, top 5 of my class), a Master of Science in Management & Leadership (honors society distinction) and a Doctorate in Pastoral/Faith-Based Counseling, all by age 28...

Scholarship Fundraiser Gala, Accomplishing Big Things in Business, Chicago Fashion Week, Broadway Escapades and more!

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Hey guys! It's been a busy last few months and I have so much to share! Let's get into it. BEING A SPONSOR AT A BLACK NURSING SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER   My aunt, Dr. Thomas, is a member of the Lambda Pi Alpha black nursing sorority 💜💜. I was honored to attend, alongside my parents and other family, their 90th anniversary scholarship fundraiser gala to commemorate all of the community service that they've done as a black women led organization, trying to uplift other women of color within healthcare! My aunt gave a brief speech reviewing their 5-figure scholarship amounts that would be bridging the gap between young low income minority women and a career in nursing. I was also very happy to get the chance to be a program book sponsor to support a great cause and promote my firm, The Calynn Communications & Creative corporation . BUSINESS ACCOLADES - Indie Wrap, Yahoo! Finance, Canvas Rebel, BOLD Journey, Project DeConstruction     Speaking of my business, ya girl has...

International Travel Adventures, New Degrees, Business Accolades, Vision Board Parties, AFSP Annual Suicide Prevention Walk and more!

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 Hi guys! I hope you've been well :) Thanks for coming back to my blog to see my latest adventures in life. In true Calynn fashion, it's been a while since I've last posted. However, I certainly have no shortage of fun events to share with you all since my last diary entry/blog article. The Living My Best Life Tour continues. Let's get into it!  8 Day Caribbean Adventure on Celebrity Cruises View this post on Instagram A post shared by Calynn M. Lawrence, MSML (@calynnmlawrence) My mom, baby sister and I were blessed to go on a super fun, 8-day Caribbean cruise that was action packed with tons of fun excursions, great drinks, live entertainment and beautiful beaches. This was all of our first cruise and it was a phenomenal experience aside from being absolutely WIPED by the end of it. We got to visit Puerto Rico, the US virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Neives, St .Lucia, St. Johns, Barbados, St. Thomas and more! Below is my favorite photo from the vac...