The success of Pastry lead to a spinoff show on MTV for both Vanessa and Angela called “Daddy’s Girls” which documented their move to Los Angeles and the further success of Pastry. The footwear brand went on to have worldwide success in the fashion industry generating over 75 million dollars in sales.
Vanessa hit the ground running creating a fashion empire alongside sister Angela, called “Pastry”. It was on that show where the lifestyle influencer became a household name.
As a mother, an actress, a fashionista and a creative director Simmons quickly showed the world she was boss material when she was introduced on her family’s hit reality tv show, MTV Run’s House. Vanessa Jean Simmons has been the definition of a power across fashion, beauty and entertainment for the past few decades Daughter of hip-hop pioneer Rev Run of the legendary rap group, RUN DMC it was only fitting that Simmons step into her own at an early age. With so many business moGALS in heels, women dominated the scene from sports to politics, music and beauty. grab some wine and tap in on this girl talk.Įpisode 50 playlists ‘A Black Girl’s Mixtape’ available on Apple MusicĢ019 was inarguably the year of the woman and Vanessa shows no signs of slowing down in this new decade as she kicked off the year by announcing her return to her footwear brand, Pastry, as creative director. John's University, Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, Dream-chasing and Legacy. Hey Loves!! Welcome to episode of 51 of Dear Black Girl we sit with Vanessa Simmons to talk about everything from our college experiences at St. Following school, her unmatched work ethic and fine-tuned ear immediately stood out amongst her peers, and in the years to follow, Bodhi became known as a reputable songwriter in R&B and hip-hop, boasting A$AP Rocky, Jaden Smith, Kevin Gates, and DJ Snake as just a few of her past collaborators. Now 27 years old with a star-studded resume to her name, however, Bodhi is ready to pivot from songwriting into a solo career of her own.īorn and raised in South Central, CA, Bodhi developed a natural knack for songwriting in her early years, eventually pursuing a career in music by attending the Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles. Having absorbed sounds from her native Los Angeles as well as Atlanta and New York, the singer/songwriter’s unmatched malleability has made her an essential piece to the behind-the-scenes of several blockbuster albums. Listen to Saint Bodhi’s Debut Album ‘Mad World’ (Here) Welcome to episode of 52 of Dear Black Girl and catch these vibes today as we sit with singer/songwriter Saint Bodhi to talk about her debut album ‘Mad World’, astrology and life.Įpisode 51 playlists ‘A Black Girl’s Mixtape’ available on Apple Music