Author: NY Weekly Staff

While many jobs are openly celebrated and performed by many, society has labeled some careers as unconventional and unacceptable. Growing up in a conventional family environment, Marguerite Martin realized early on how her choices would affect how people perceive her as a person. Still, she followed her heart and took a path that only the brave few can venture on and proudly disclose in broad daylight.

Marguerite Martin is of Haitian heritage. Her loving parents raised her in Miami, Florida, where she is currently based, in a religious home. Marguerite grew up in an environment filled with devoted Christian people. Her father is a pastor at the South Miami Height Haitian Baptism Mission Emmanuel. It was a struggle for her to break out of the mold her parents have expected her to fill, and many expressed their disbelief in her life choices. But Marguerite remained firm, believing that she will find her purpose and happiness in what she chose to become.

Marguerite Martin is a camgirl and stripper. She is best known for her screen name MzMarhi004 and Rain. Asked why she chose to pursue the life she has led, she said that, “I am always thinking of ways to make people comfortable and happy.” The road was rocky from the beginning, but Marguerite was determined to succeed and prove that she made the right choice. Beyond the negative comments from her intimate circle, she chose to follow what she considered was the best option to grow as a person.

Before becoming a camgirl and stripper, Marguerite Martin was trying to achieve a stereotypical career plan. In 2012, she obtained an Associate’s degree in Accounting at Miami Dade College. She further pursued a bachelor’s degree at Ashford University. She also obtained a Master’s Degree in Finance, as well as Human Resource Management at Ashford University’s Forbes Business school.

It would have been easier, of course, avoiding criticisms by going along with the status quo. But Marguerite Martin wanted a life decided and controlled by her, to the last detail, and not dictated by any societal standards. After landing a job in corporate America, Marguerite saw the disconnect between employees and their companies. Seeing such circumstances, she felt that there was more in store for her in life, and she was not afraid to look for what it is that her heart truly desires. 

In five years, Marguerite Martin said she wants to take her career to the next level by inspiring others with her story and amplifying the message that it’s acceptable to make choices that do not conform to society. At times, she shares as if she is in an endless cycle where situations keep repeating themselves tirelessly time and time again. But the online performer is determined to do her best to make people happy and provide the intimacy that some people may lack in their lives.

It’s not every day for a person to go beyond her comfort zone. People often rely on the norm to feel accepted within a community. But Marguerite Martin is carving her own way into the world, and she will stop at nothing to achieve the happiness she has always dreamed of. Learn more about her on her official website.

Chocolate has been around for centuries. It is widely used for religious rituals, as an aphrodisiac, a symbol of love and an intrinsic part of Valentine’s day. This decadent treat has its unique aroma and texture and comes in all shapes and sizes, but the best chocolate is made from the fine-flavored cacao crafted with love by experts. Priding itself as a one-stop chocolate shop, Chocotastery is the ultimate destination for chocolate education and tasting experiences.

Chocotastery is rapidly becoming the go-to place for all chocolate lovers to experience and taste the sweet treat in its purest form while learning its history. At the company’s virtual chocolate events, chocolate lovers from all around the world connect as they deepen their knowledge, appreciation, love and enjoyment of the chocolate.

At these virtual events, participants are guided through the process of turning raw cacao into chocolate and enjoying a chocolate tasting process that showcases four different craft chocolate makers and perfectly crafted chocolate from four different origins worldwide. These events help chocolate enthusiasts appreciate the amount of work that makes each artisanal bar and help them properly taste chocolate by providing an easy-to-follow tasting guide.

Chocotastery was established in April 2018 and is currently managed by its founder Glenn Petriello, a chocolate sommelier with an innate ability and is experienced in crafting perfect chocolate confections and craft chocolate. He graduated from the cacao-focused classes of Ecole Chocolat, Fine Cacao and Chocolate Institute, International Institute of Chocolate and Cacao Tasting, International Culinary Center and Institute of Culinary Education.

Glenn wanted to keep his passion for chocolate alive with the experience garnered over the years, and he started a new venture. He channeled his knowledge and passion for chocolate into creating chocolate events and virtual classes for a chocolate lovers community. The virtual space is a haven for chocolate enthusiasts, a place they can share their passion for the craft and the knowledge to mindfully taste chocolate for a truly orgasmic experience.

In addition to its virtual events, Chocotastery also offers training for anyone who wants to organize private or corporate tasting events for family, friends, and co-workers. For chocolate lovers looking to explore available options, curated chocolate bars are open at Chocotastery in bundles of two to four bars. The chocolate is handpicked from the finest chocolate available on the market and shipped directly to customers.

As chocolate is made possible by hardworking cacao farmers, the establishment is deeply committed to improving the livelihood of cacao farmers in cacao-producing countries worldwide and donates a part of all proceeds from the chocolate events to fund the Heirloom Cacao Preservation Fund’s Adopt a Tree Program. 

Glenn Petriello plans to keep Chocotastery running for a long time. When asked about his five-year goal, he says, “I see Chocotastery being synonymous with learning about chocolate and premier virtual chocolate tasting experiences.” The company is looking to create new experiences for its customers. It plans to make several trips to cacao-producing regions to learn about the area and support the most critical people in chocolate production — cacao farmers.

To learn more about chocolate or have a tasting experience, you may visit Chocotastery’s official website.

Countless industry powerhouses have driven home the point that one’s humble beginning does not have to stand as a hindrance to success. In addition, numerous stories have featured aspirants who entered their chosen field without anything on their backs but their passion and dreams. Highly accomplished entrepreneur Sam Ibrahim is one such household name who can testify to the power of ambition and drive in translating vision into reality.

Widely acclaimed for being the ultimate multilingual fashion consultant, this Berkeley alumnus, who graduated with honors in fashion marketing, has made waves with his expertise, experience, and multiple endeavors. Not only does Sam Ibrahim serve as the USA manager of Mohamed Ramadan — the biggest celebrity in Africa and the Middle East — but he is also the founder and owner of the global fashion company called Affari Group. 

Affari Group has risen through the ranks to become one of America’s most prominent fashion houses under the leadership of Sam Ibrahim, and it is expected to transform into an industry staple in the coming years. Based in New York, it has offices in Dubai, Egypt, and Japan, which enable this lauded institution to gain a footing in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. 

With his fifteen-year experience working alongside the world’s most famous luxury brands, Sam Ibrahim can spot fake leather pants from a mile away and tell in an instant the manufacturing year of one’s favorite blazer. The depth of his knowledge has propelled him to the forefront of the industry, and his contributions in the field have allowed him to cement his position. 

Throughout his career, this design connoisseur has worked for the top fashion corporations in the USA and UAE, including Bloomingdales, Amazon, Barneys, and Macy’s. Under his direction, these moguls all have grown tremendously and continue to dominate the game. 

Additionally, Sam Ibrahim, who is also the mind behind two highly-successful private brands, is the exclusive distributor for the esteemed celebrity-owned eyewear brand, Prive Revaux, which is rocking the MENA region. Through his numerous ventures and by leading Affari Group together with his partners Gil Einhorn and Hershy Mayer, this renowned figure has impacted lives and the fashion industry, in general. Astoundedly, Sam Ibrahim reached these spectacular heights and bagged numerous accomplishments under his belt despite starting from zero, demonstrating that any aspirant willing to go the extra mile can fulfill their personal and professional goals. 

In the future, Sam Ibrahim is set to inject his expertise into the field by continuing to work directly with some of the biggest celebrities on the planet. Armed with his undying commitment to high-end fashion, he plans to launch more initiatives benefiting the industry. 

Above anything, he aims to remain a source of inspiration for dreamers and his peers through his story. As an Alexandria native who was not born with a silver platter, he nevertheless achieved immeasurable success. Moving forward, Sam Ibrahim wants to emphasize the importance of hard work, passion, and humility.

Learn more about Sam Ibrahim and Affari Group by visiting his website.