Issue 2 Vol 2: LALA MILAN

TAKE RISKS FOR THE WIN LIKE LALA

the cred.

Starring: Lala Milan, @LaLaMilan

Photographer & Creative Director: Derek Blanks, @MrDBlanks

Fashion Stylist: Dedrick Thomas, @DedrickHhThomas for @HideokiBespoke

Makeup: Tony Stylez, @Tony_Stylez

Hair: Darius Boone, @Darius_Boone, @Eleven11Extensions

Words: Kelly Plourde, @K.Plourde19

Executive Producer: EJ Jamele, @EJ_Jamele

Production: Chris Paschal, @KPaschal4

IT'S THE LALA VIBE FOR US (continued)

by Kelly Plourde

She recognizes that timing is everything when it comes to business and life in general. “If you don’t jump when that window of opportunity is there you will be stuck wondering what if?” She goes on to say, “Everything I’ve done aligns in some way with what I’m doing now.” Even her degree comes into play in ways she couldn’t have anticipated. “Something I don’t highlight is the fact that I speak Spanish. I love the language, it’s so beautiful to me.” With that knowledge she’s had the opportunity to connect with other cultures much more deeply in her travels, conversing with locals in Guadalajara as easily as youths in London where she traveled for her birthday, taking the piss out of Londoners of all ages, creating content for fans on her various social media platforms.

“I truly believe laughter is medicinal. I love being able to hone it and sharpen it and give it out for free.” (continued in Issue 2, vol 3)

DEREK BLANKS IS A 6-TIME TELLY AWARD WINNER

TELLY AWARDS 2021 – BRONZE WINNER

DEREK BLANKS, BRANDED CONTENT CRAFT – DIRECTING

BABY MAMA – BRANDY

TELLY AWARDS 2021 – BRONZE WINNER

DEREK BLANKS, SOCIAL VIDEO GENERAL – BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE

ICY DRIP – MISSY ELLIOTT

TELLY AWARDS 2021 – BRONZE WINNER

DEREK BLANKS, SOCIAL VIDEO GENERAL – BEAUTY, FASHION & LIFESTYLE

CYNTHIA ERIVO: DR. FEELGOOD

TELLY AWARDS 2021 – GOLD WINNER

DEREK BLANKS, BRANDED CONTENT CRAFT – DIRECTING

WHY I STILL LOVE YOU – MISSY ELLIOTT

TELLY AWARDS 2021 – SILVER WINNER

DEREK BLANKS, BRANDED CONTENT CRAFT – DIRECTING

DRIP DEMEANOR – MISSY ELLIOTT

TELLY AWARDS 2021 – SILVER WINNER

DEREK BLANKS, BRANDED CONTENT CRAFT –

USE OF MUSIC

BABY MAMA – BRANDY