Kevin BenoitKevin has been working as a journalist and student of the entertainment industry since he was 15 years old. Beginning with a student run high school publication, he made connections and developed a love for writing.
Now, 21 years old, and a college graduate, Kevin is still on a mission to bring something amazing to the world. Through Parlé Magazine, the Parlé With Us Poetry Tour and Parlé Radio, Kevin is able to reach audiences from many different angles. He hopes to inspire young adults to take on entrepreneurship, realize the importance of writing and other means of communication and the need for a thorough education.
THE WRITERS
Kenny SmithKenny Smith is a 21-year-old senior at St. Johns University with a passion for music and writing. As a Journalism Major, he hopes to pursue a career combining the two fields following graduation. A native of Washington D.C., Kenny is looking to remain in New York City after school to take advantage of any opportunity. A lover of Hip-Hop, his favorite artist (alive) is Styles P and his favorite group is Bone Thugs N Harmony.
Alejandro (Alex) BracettiAs a conformist of hip-hop, I write intriguing articles most Hip-Hop journalists would be petrified of tackling. I’ll touch on any topic, any artist; it is what it is. What most readers and viewers neglect, I bring fourth and question. There won’t be any sugarcoating here because I present it clearer than a Common verse. The art of urban Journalism is evolving and best believe the Parlé team is bringing that FIREEEEEEEEEEE!
Ms. Boo
gie/Joncier Rieneker
Ms. Boogie is an author and comedienne. Currently, she is the host of the online radio show, ‘The Rundown,’ at www.llegamosradio.wordpress.com. You can listen to her, every Saturday from 8:30 - 10:30 pm. In the midst of writing for Parlé, she is working on her first novel. To learn more about Ms. Boogie, visit her website at www.myspace.com/bronxjayboogie.
Eboyné JacksonEboyné Jackson is a lifestyle journalist on the rise, whose immense passion for fashion, music, and pop culture, has led her to her destiny. Her writing credits include R&B singer/songwriter, Ne-yo, hit producers, the Heavy Weights, and former stylist to the stars, Elif NY, just to name a few. Eboyné's writing flair is trend setting, and aims to make the reader feel luxurious. When she's not busy traveling to meet fashion designers, musicians, and PR personnel in the pursuit of her next 'big story,' she can be found designing clothing for an up-and-coming clothing line, and scripting the treatment for her ready to launch, public access television show. Eboyné is a journalist on the move, always ready and willing to listen to a fabulous story, so be on the look out!
Andrew CosentinoBased on Long Island, Andrew Cosentino is both accomplished musician and writer, concentrating mainly on music, fashion, sports critique. A member of the Tri-M music society he has studied music composition under Dr. Daniel Deutche and is under consideration for a Electronic Composition fellowship at Hofstra University. In addition to his music and writing, Andrew referees youth soccer games on weekends.
Ashley HooverI was born in New Jersey on November 11, so my standpoint as a Scorpio fits perfectly with my personality, I say. Chosen as one of God’s most luckiest children, I am blessed to have a family who I adore and compare to no other because they have given me a reason to smile at the beautiful side of life. Although the transformation into a young woman was a task in itself, I am fortunate to have made it to this point in my life. As a college student, I have learned more than I ever expected to outside of term papers and tests, my discoveries of friendship and love. I am most happy with the relationships I have chosen for they have taught me both patience and understanding. Like anyone else, I have also observed hardships and the hardest battle was the passing of my father, his spiritual being is my motivation to go on. I believe that life's experiences will forever be reminiscent to me because they are God's set plans, all things happen for a reason, and I am a true believer of that. Although I have much more to encounter in my days to come, with confidence, I must say that I am proud of the discoveries I've made thus far. Who I truly am has arrived just in time.
Samo
ra SuberSamora Suber is a recent theatre graduate from Florida State University, where she began to focus on writing for television. With many screenplays, television pilots and blogs under her belt, Samora is excited to begin a new experience in writing for Parlé Magazine.
Regina RiversRegina Rivers hails from the Capital District of New York and has recently embraced journalism and freelance writing. Ms. Rivers is a current full-time student of SUNY New Paltz studying Sociology, Journalism, and Black Studies. Her experience includes writing for her campus publications (The Oracle Newspaper and Fahari-Libertad magazine) and the online magazine Diva Dymes. Though writing is one of her passions, Ms. Rivers later plans on expanding her portfolio through the use of radio journalism and short films.
Nicole Pe
rrinoA marine brat, Nic Perrino has lived everywhere from California to New York, but has always showed love to the borough that raised her, Queens. At 22 years old, Perrino is a full-time student and mother alongside being a writer. An odd mix of a hip hop writer and criminal justice student, everyday Nic gets closer to finding her niche, but is loving every minute of it.
Janice Williams-ThomasBorn in North Jersey, and raised in both NY and the Garden State, Janice Williams-Thomas moved back and forth because of her mothers job as a registered nurse. Growing up, she saw the epitome of hard work on my mother’s face and in my mother’s heart and found the spirit to believe in herself and be the best she could. It was the struggles she faced that led to a path in writing at just the young age of 12, beginning with small poems, graduating to short stories and now what she is determined to dominate journalism. "I have this passion for a piece of paper and a pen and it never sleeps, it only dreams."
THE PHOTOGRAPHERS
Shomari Green
Born in 1973, Shomari began composing music at the age of thirteen. His mother, Ghanniyya Green, is an accomplished jazz vocalist. His own company, Gain-Green Productionz, is currently in development for other revenue streams, licensing music, and writing custom music for lounges. Shomari continues to work on his production while he also masters his natural talent for photography. He’s been taking pictures for ParlÈ for months capturing shots of the stars like only he can.
Will J. GomezMy full name is Wilmen J. Gomez. I’m Dominican, live in the Bronx and love photography. Currently I’m looking to gain as much experience as I can. In my future I’d like to open my own studio and sell my own book. But for right now I wouldn’t mind working for some of the photography masters. What sparked my interest in photography was seeing a picture of a pregnant Demi Moore photographed by Annie Leibovitz back in 1991. Ever since then I have had a fascination with this art.
THE DESIGNERS
Louis Pazos
My name is Louis and I am a Graphic Design artist. I believe that I have been everywhere that I needed to be, maybe not at the right time but at a time when someone needed me the most. My fascination with art, pictures, entertainment, and fashion, along with my innate ability to sense when/what people need, has made me realize that I should be part of an organization that will help me with my future goals. For Parlé, I will produce the best, aid in the growth of the company, and help to catch everybody’s attention with my unique, fresh new KICKASS designs.
Krista BalboniKrista Balboni is a recent graduate of Fordham University, with a degree in Communications and Art. She is a graphic designer living in Massachusetts. Krista's work can be viewed at www.kristabalboni.com
Gigi PoloBorn in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Gigi moved to New York to finish her BFA in Communication Design from which she graduated in 2005. She has worked as an Art Director and freelancer, and launched her design studio- Myellow Boots Studio-in 2007, providing design services to the non-profit industry and small businesses. Her design skills are always combined with fine arts, photography and film because of her eagerness to treasure emotion and tell stories.
Sally Rin
ehartSally Rinehart, a native New Yorker, is a rising senior at Harvard College. She will earn her BA in studio art this June, but her professional goals lie in graphic design. She has spent the past few years developing her design portfolio and plans to enroll in an MFA graphic design program after graduating from Harvard. Sally can be reached for freelance work at sally.rinehart@gmail.com.
THE FAMILY Kamal M
uhammedKamal, represents 1/3 of Parlé Radio. He brings that laugh out loud atmosphere to the show ammong other things. College student at Brooklyn College, aspiring to become a business "guru," Kamal's carefree spirit shines to his audience on Parlé Radio. His motivation comes from the lives of those living in luxury. Never engulfed by material items, Kamal feels freedom is being able to do whatever you want, whenever you want, whether you want to get away from the life you live or you want wine and dine the ones you love, the option should always be there.
