“Turn your passion into your profession.” Today’s youth is getting better at understanding that quote and applying it to their lives. As an entrepreneur, I love seeing others take control of their lives before they graduate high school. Jose Garcia found a way to turn his voice into cash. He goes by his rapper name, […]
Babes of JC February
Does anyone else feel like it was just Feburary 1st and now suddenly we’ve fallen right into March yet Januaray lasted all of 2018? Maybe it’s just me, however, just because it’s just the shortest month of the year doesn’t mean we haven’t got the best of Jersey City lined up and ready to go! […]
Joi-Louise Brings Style to Jersey City through Joi-Louise the Label
In a world where it seems as if everyone is attempting to stand out while being the same, Ms. Joi-Louise Greenwood, designer and owner of Joi-Louise the Label has found her own way to stand out from the crowd. With her bold prints, styles, and designs, this Jersey City native pays homage to the diversity […]
David Obssuth: Continuing the Family Legacy of Andy’s Catering
When a family business has been in the community along with giving back for over 60 years, you must give it a high five! I’m here to talk to you Andy’s Catering! If you don’t know about Andy’s, then here is your opportunity! When a family business is still running which was started in 1955, […]
Jersey City Native on Grey’s Anatomy
On Thursday night (Feb 1), Jersey City native Sharaé Nikai stars in Grey’s Anatomy! Sharaé Nikai was raised on Bayview Ave in Bergen-Lafayette, Jersey City. She attended Saint Paul Elementary School and McNair Academic High School, played volleyball and basketball at both schools, and eventually went on to play for NYU and NJIT, where she finished Magna […]
JC Babes – January Edition
I know January seems like it’s taken forever to pass by and this Winters season seems to be taking even longer. Although this is the longest month of the year and it snows like every other week, we’ve still go you covered with something to look forward to! And that’s babes of JC for January! They’re lined […]
Daniel Muñoz PT2
I interviewed Daniel last year for our It Was All a Dream series. In a span of just a few months, he grew to be this amazing artist with an EP and videos on the way. Daniel is incredibly hard working and talented. It’s hard to believe he’s only 18! Catch up with Daniel Muñoz […]
It Was All A Dream: Uncutt Art
Looking back at ChicpeaHQ, the art was the greatest part of the space. Uncutt was one of the artists who added his touch to our office. Any time you walked into our bathroom, you can see the work Uncutt and Hota Te put into each corner of the room. Walking around NJ and NYC, I […]
Imani Starr of Starr Style Life
I met Imani-Starr, founder and CEO of Starr Style Life Brand at a Christmas Toy Drive held at the ChicpeaJC Headquarters one evening. Not only was I attracted to this warm and welcoming spirit, but her accessories, especially her “door knocker” earrings drew within me a deep nostalgic feeling of the 90s when I watched hip-hop music videos with these beautiful […]
YaBoiiLex
Hudson County does not lack talented individuals… but what’s mind boggling is the amount of youth who are out here grinding, and working towards their dreams and passions. Lex is one of those people! I’ve been following this kid’s career for a while now and always admired how mature and how seriously he takes […]
Entrepreneur in High Tops
I got fired from my first real job this summer. I tried to balance 2 jobs and ended up losing the one I enjoyed. It’s ironic but I ended up discovering a new way to make money: business. Nothing wrong with working a regular job but it’s not easy for a 17 year old. I […]
JC Babes – December Edition
So Christmas is over, New Years Eve is right around the corner and it’s like -0 degrees outside. I know it sucks but just because the holidays are coming to an end doesn’t mean we don’t have one last treat in store for you guys! Meet our December Babe’s of Jersey city! Every month we […]
Palm Trees
If you’ve been following along this blog, you know by now that here at ChicpeaJC we are pro-legalization of marijuana, and for the most part, our readers seem to agree with our views. But what if you want the benefits of marijuana (relaxation, pain etc) but without actually being “high?” Yes, I know some of […]
Sylvana Joyce: Heavyhead
That’s what she told me when I asked what “Heavyhead” meant. She being Sylvana Joyce, a phenomenal drama-rock singer/songwriter and pianist out of Jersey City’s Heights. As a performer, she is a force of nature – whether she’s performing solo or with her impeccable band, Sylvana Joyce & The Moment, every song is epic, intimate, […]
Nick Nwoke: From 9-5 to “Rise and Grind”
There are many ways you can make money. According to Robert Kiyosaki, You can be an employee, self-employed, business owner, or an investor. Jersey City entrepreneur Nick Nwoke excels in the business owner side, but perfectly teaches other to do the exact same. He moved to Greenville, Jersey City with his mom at the age […]
6 Local Entrepreneurs that Inspire Us
Today is #NationalEntrepreneurDay and as a fellow entrepreneur, I am constantly inspired by people around me who are absolutely killing it in their field of expertise. This list could be extremely long, as I know way too many amazing “bosses” so I decided to keep it short and sweet and focus on 6 individuals who […]
November Babes of JC
It’s that time of the month again. It’s time for our November babes of JC! As always, we know it’s a vain post. We know that there’s a hundred other things you could be doing with your time. But you can admit this is pretty fun, too. We gave our babes a few questions to answer […]
Michael Angelo Mastandrea (Mickey Rea)
On Thursday, Mike Mastandrea will be inducted into the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame at the Venetian in Garfield, NJ. Born in Jersey City after his parents immigrated from Italy, Mike Mastandrea decided to start boxing and at the age of 18. He entered the NY Golden Gloves in 1941, and although he did not reach […]
Street Style: Kristy Baez
The next stylist fashionista to be featured is Kristy Baez. She is a 21 year old aspiring model, college student and freelance artist. When she isn’t at a casting, a photoshoot, or in class, you can find her hanging out with friends or at home snuggled up with her cat Oreo. I spotted Kristy at […]
Life After Retirement: Rose and Bernice
Life after Retirement! When a senior retires, some think that the senior will stay at home and watch the grandchildren, some may think the senior will stay in the house and watch their favorite television shows, some may think a senior may travel the world and some may think that the senior will go to […]
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