On Thursday March 16th, LSC held their “Go Green, Get Lucky” After Dark party and it was a blast! Everyone was decked out in green gear as the party kicked off at 6PM. Guests gathered at the TechnoChic table to get some light-up pieces to add to their green ensembles, and there were tattoos and […]
Journey to Abs: Feelings & Food
If you’ve been following along my journey to abs, you know how I feel about dieting. I’ve had a very tough relationship with food throughout the years and, although things are much better, I still sometimes struggle with emotional eating. After the first post I did about this subject, many of you reached out to […]
Graze & Braise Meal Delivery
What can I say, I’m a foodie! I usually try to start planning what I’m going to order for lunch around 10AM because I just never know what I want. With meal delivery services like Graze & Braise, I don’t even have to think about it. Ayaz provides healthy meals that are super filling and are […]
Preparing for Winter Storm Stella: Snow Day in JC
We’re expecting about 20 inches of snow tomorrow, and it’s important to be prepared! Mayor Fulop, the Office of Emergency Management, and the Department of Public Works are preparing for the storm with a snow removal plan for the expected blizzard conditions. There’ll be 64 crews spreading salt and plowing to clear the roadways as quickly as […]
WorkSocial
What’s your name? Natasha Mohan And what do you do? I’m the owner of WorkSocial. What is WorkSocial? WorkSocial is a shared and co-working space right here in Jersey City. Awesome. Tell me more about the space! We have created an environment of inspiration, motivation and a little bit of fun. We have fun games […]
“The Culture”
Months ago, local artist King TJAY asked if I would be part of his event and if I would host it. To be honest, I’ve thrown many events and I NEVER get on the mic. I’ve done it once at an outdoor art thing, but never at a big party with performances. I’m outgoing and definitely not […]
Top Places for Dance Workouts in JC
As we enter the second month of 2017, it’s important not to lose sight of the resolutions we set out to accomplish. Maybe you decided that this year you want to pick up a new hobby, improve your fitness, become more social, or even amp up the romance between you and your sweetheart. Did you […]
Food Prep 101: Setting Yourself Up For Success
One of the questions I most frequently answer for new clients looking to lose weight or tone their bodies is how to stay on track during the week. They’re busy people. They work long hours, come home late and the temptation to pull up Seamless is strong. The best habit, I tell them, is to […]
Richard Garcia, Jersey City’s Tupac
Richard Garcia aka Thug Angel aka Jersey City’s Tupac is a local legend. Years before I started ChicpeaJC, I spotted him and thought I saw a ghost… I looked back and said to myself, “It’s true, all those conspiracy theories are true, Tupac is alive and he lives in Jersey City.” I went home and […]
11 Women in Jersey City who Inspire Us
Of course, this is not a cohesive list of successful women in Jersey City. Hundreds of women in this city inspire me, and it took forever for me to just think of 11 women when I could go on for days. These women inspire and motivate me. After interviewing them and having conversations with them, […]
Journey to Abs Ep2: Quick Cardio Wake-up
Two weeks ago I wrote a post for this column: 11 Reasons Why You Should Work Out in the morning and tips on how to get started. For this episode of Journey to Abs I wanted to share a fun and easy workout you can do in the morning in your living room. No equipment needed! […]
Chicpea Turns 3 – Open Call for Talent
Calling all creative youth in Jersey City! On May 13th at Harborside in Jersey City, we will be holding our third year anniversary event, ChicpeaJC Turns 3. We are currently in the beginning stages of planning the event and the launch of CCAJC, a non-profit mentorship program for youth in Jersey City interested in digital media (details coming soon). […]
The Women of Action Awards
Every March, Mayor Steven Fulop and the City kick off Women’s History Month by giving awards to Women of Action in Jersey City. Each ward nominates a woman from the district to receive this honor. It’s a really big deal. These women are so incredibly inspiring and I am lucky to know a few of […]
CP5 Open Studio
Earlier this month, we introduced our new studio, CP5, to the public! Artists and influencers in the surrounding area were invited to check out the space. There were creatives from all over NJ and NYC mingling, meeting each other, and photographers were shooting models all day. We had DJs, bagels, and booze from the night before. It was so […]
Mint Market x ChicpeaJC
I’ve been shopping at Mint Market ever since they opened over a year ago. I love their contemporary looks and mazing vintage finds. They’ve dressed me for multiple events, specifically the Jersey City Film Festival. They dressed me in a beautiful gown that was a show-stopper, but the best part is that it was under […]
Recap of LSC After Dark: Sexy Science
On February 16th, Liberty Science Center held their seventh LSC After Dark event, and this theme was “Sexy Science.” It was definitely sexy, I’ll say that! There was pole fitness in the lobby with Alter Ego Pole Fitness and Wellness Studio. I did attempt to pole dance myself, which I posted on Instagram if you want to know […]
Gary’s Sweet Shoppe in Jersey City
People always ask me what my favorite posts are. I really love the arts and culture – related articles, but to be honest, my favorite interviews have been with the people who’ve been in Jersey City all their lives. One day, I got a direct message from someone named Tara to check out Gary’s Sweet Shoppe. She […]
Journey to Abs: 11 Reasons You Should Work Out in the Morning
Since I started this Journey to Abs column, I’ve been getting a lot of questions from people asking me why I wake up so early in the morning. People ask for advice on how to get to the gym early, want to know why it’s better, and want to know how to stay motivated. I’ve […]
20 Survival Tips for New Dads
Whether it’s three in the morning or high noon, this is your life now. It’s real and it’s happening…wake up and smell the poopy diaper. As a father of three (8 weeks, 5 years, 9 years), I have had my share of sleepless nights and diaper changes. Over the years, I have learned a lot […]
ChicpeaHQ + CP5 Ribbon Cutting
Two weeks ago was a monumental occasion. Ever since I started ChicpeaJC, I dreamt that I would eventually get to a point where I would have a space and a team. After two and a half years of hard work, perseverance, and passion, my dream came true. Instead of writing a full recap, we decided […]
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