Multi-Hyphenate Hustlin': A Look At Some Of Keke Palmer's Biggest Money Moves
If there is a bag that Keke Palmer hasn't secured, I'd like to see it, damn it.
From starring in her first feature film at only nine-years-old to booking her latest gig as the host of the VMAs, Keke is making her mark as the multi-hyphenate hustler the entertainment industry didn't know it needed and we are here for absolutely all of it.
Although her time on theStrahan, Sara, & Keke show has come to an end after the show's recent cancellation, this year alone, our good sis has announced a beauty partnership with OLAY, her latest role as the newest character on the Disney Channel's reboot of The Proud Family, and her plans for a millennial version of The View proving that although she's new to the game, she doesn't plan on folding anytime soon. With her mom as her manager and her personal life under wraps, Keke says that her career as a multi-hyphenate mogul is only getting started.
Securing multiple bags is totally the wave for 2020 and if you need some inspiration on how to level up your income and stack a few coins on the side, check out 4 of Keke Palmer's biggest money moves that will inspire you to elevate your hustle.
Hosting The 2020 VMAs
Although the COVID crisis has forced many brands to shift to social media for big events, Keke hasn't missed a beat. Earlier this month, it was announced that the 26-year-old star would be hosting the highly-anticipated award show on August 27 and we can't wait to tune-in.
Monetizing Her Social Media
Whoever told you that being your true, authentic self couldn't make you rich was a damn lie and Keke Palmer is living proof of this fact. Using her social media platform to explore different talents, Keke has become one of our favorite people to follow and we bought the merch to prove it. Selling t-shirts and other Keke-inspired paraphernalia, the star has quickly become a social media feed favorite.
Launching Her Self-Funded Record Label
When you get tired of asking for a seat at the table, you build your own, which is exactly what Keke Palmer did when she launched her self-funded record label, Big Bosses Entertainment, where she plans to not only release her own music but give other artists an opportunity to shine.
Becoming The Youngest Talk Show Host In Television History
Keke's addition to the Strahan & Sara Show was ground-breaking, but the star had already made history as the youngest television host when she inked a deal with BET for her own show Just Keke, in 2014.
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Sheila Rashid's Androgynous Approach To Unisex Clothing Is A Lesson In Embracing Individuality
The ItGirl 100 List is a celebration of 100 Black women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table.
For Sheila Rashid, it all started with some free-hand drawings and a few strokes of paint.
The Chicago-based clothing designer and creative director of Sheila Rashid Brand recalls using her spare time in high school to hand paint designs on t-shirts and distressed hoodies, distributing them to classmates as walking billboards for her art.
Rashid sought to pursue fashion design at Columbia College in Chicago but eventually took the self-taught route to build upon her knack for crafting one-of-a-kind, androgynous pieces.
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Thanks to the mentorship of local designers taking her under their wings, Rashid was able to gain valuable experience in putting together collections and creating patterns; equipping her with them with the necessary skills to pursue her own collections.
After two years of living in New York, Rashid returned home to the Chi and uncovered the unique flair she could offer the city. “I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world,” she tells xoNecole. “That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
For the Midwest native, inspiration comes from her time around creative peers and the city’s notorious winters — known to be a main character in many Chicagoans stories. “It's a different perspective and mindset when I'm making stuff because of the weather here,” she explains. “When we get summer, it’s ‘Summertime Chi’ — it's amazing. It's beautiful. Still, I find myself always making clothes that cater to the winter.”
"I moved to New York after that because I wanted to be in the fashion capital world. That's when I really got a leg up. I found myself when I moved back to Chicago after moving to New York.”
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Many designers have a signature aesthetic or theme in their creations. In Rashid’s design story, dancing between the lines of femininity and masculinity is how she’s been able to distinguish herself within the industry. Her androgynous clothing has garnered the eye of celebrities like Zendaya, Chance the Rapper, WNBA star Sydney Colson, and more — showing her range and approach to designs with inclusivity in mind.
“I think I do reflect my own style,” she says. “When I do make pieces, I'm very tomboyish, androgynous. My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes.” From denim to overalls, and color-drenched outerwear, Rashid has mastered the structure of statement pieces that tell a story.
“Each collection, I never know what's going to be the thing I'm going to focus on. I try to reflect my own style and have fun with the storytelling,” she shares. “I look at it more like it's my art in this small way of expressing myself, so it's not that calculated.”
"My work is unisex because I feel like everybody can wear it. I cater to everybody and that's how I try to approach my clothes."
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Still, if you were able to add up all the moments within Rashid’s 20-year career in design, one theme that has multiplied her into becoming an “ItGirl” is her confidence to take up space within the fashion industry as a queer, Black woman. “Being an ItGirl is about being yourself, loving what you do, finding your niche, and mastering that,” she says.
No matter where you are on your ItGirl journey, Rashid says to always remain persistent and never hesitate to share your art with the world. “Don’t give up. Even if it's something small, finish it and don't be afraid to put it out,” she says, “It's about tackling your own fear of feeling like you have to please everybody, but just please yourself, and that's good enough.”
To learn more about the ItGirl 100 List, view the full list here.
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