The LifeStyle Lounge
WHY THE LIFESTYLE LOUNGE?
“I WANTED TO CREATE A SPACE AND PLACE WHERE PEOPLE FELT AT HOME AWAY FROM HOME. A PLACE WHERE ONE COULD BE PAMPERED AND EXPERIENCE A PAMPERING STYLE, “THE AMANI MAISHA WAY”. “LIVE LIFE OUT LOUD AND”, “STAY READY SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO GET READY” ARE WORDS I LIVE BY. THE LIFESTYLE LOUNGE OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE THE USE OF OUR CO-SHARED WORKSPACE, A GLAMMING & GROOMING SHOP, A WELLNESS ROOM, A MEDIA BAR CAFÉ THAT FEATURES AN ARRAY OF LOCAL CULINARY ARTISTS AND A SOOTHING, RELAXING AND UNWINDING QUIET ROOM. THE UNFORGETTABLE VIBE IN THE LOUNGE CATERS TO YOUR PERSONAL LIFESTYLE DREAMS, NEEDS AND WANTS. SIMPLY STATED: “IT’S A LIFESTYLE”, A LIFESTYLE THAT SIMPLY FOCUSES ON YOU THROUGH SERVICES THAT WILL ENHANCE YOUR LIFE, LIFT YOUR SPIRIT & LEAVE YOU WITH AN EXPERIENCE THAT YOU’LL WANT TO SHOUT ABOUT AND SHARE WITH WORLD! WE ARE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU BECOME A LIFESTYLER.
LOUNGE TEAM | KNOW US
AMANI MAISHA STEBBINS | LIFESTYLIST
AmAni MAISHA Stebbins, Entrepreneur, LifeStylist & Creator of “AmAni MAISHA”, attended Norfolk State University and the University of the District of Columbia, majoring in Communications and Fashion. Having a passion for both and pursuing her career goal in Communications, AmAni Executive Produced, Directed, and Created Programming for a local Washington DC cable show, spotlighting and inspiring local youth who were making a difference in the Metropolitan area. They received positive recognition and encouragement to pursue their Dreams.
Her innate talent and PASSION for Style and Fashion helped her gain Exposure and Experience in diverse areas of the Fashion/Styling Industry. Each opportunity gained her recognition for her Creativity and Unique ability to help her Clients achieve their Fashion and Image goals. She was, at different points, an Associate at a Consignment store, a Personal Shopper for Clients in the Fashion and Media Industries, and a Stylist for Fashion Designers and Hair Stylists. Her career led her to work in the Women’s Ready to Wear and Savvy Department at Nordstrom’s Department Store in Pentagon City, Virginia. On personal recommendation, she was offered another great opportunity, to be an Associate and part of the Team that launched the opening of the BCBG store in Pentagon City, Virginia. As a result, AmAni was recruited to Showcase and Style a variety of Projects, Fashion Shows, and Photo-Shoots.
While building a portfolio in the areas listed above, AmAni started her Company, “AmAni MAISHA”, a Personal Lifestyle Consulting Service. AmAni has also achieved status and recognition in the Barber and Haberdashery Industry. Along the way, she competed for, and won the title of “Budweiser Female Barber Champion”. One of her most creative Endeavors is “The Estates”, a Haven where gentlemen & women relax and share the camaraderie of peers and colleagues, all while receiving a variety of personal grooming services.
In August of 2017, AmAni’s PASSION and SPIRIT led and INSPIRED her to LAUNCH MooMoos CLOSET, an online Lifestyle Boutique with a combination of Home Décor, Fast Fashion, Unique, Eclectic, New or Gently Used pieces from AmAni’s CLOSET to You. It’s located in The Virtual Lifestyle Lounge in Vault 71. Shop MMC and EXPLORE and Enjoy “THE EXPERIENCE” and FUN in shopping.
“AmAni MAISHA” has evolved into a Lifestyle Company whose Motto is, “Living, Loving, Laughing & Relaxing”. As a LifeStylist, with over Twenty Five years of Experience and elite expertise in these fields, “AmAni’s” focus is Simple, “Her Clientele”. Built on the Belief that Every Client is a Celebrity and is treated as so, AmAni MAISHA grew one Client at a time. Focused on the working professional woman and man, the Company expanded to include all of the services it now provides.
In 2020, AmAni Launched her most recent Venture, The LifeStyle Lounge located in Mitchellville, Maryland. The Lounge offers an array of Personal Grooming Services catering to ones LifeStyle Needs and Wants. It offers an Experience that one will never forget. Knowing that Every Client is uniquely different, AmAni caters to every Client with caring attention to their own Uniqueness. Her goal is to provide her Clients with a Healthy, Uplifting, Educational, Pleasurable, Satisfying Environment and Experience. AmAni successfully meets the challenges provided to her by her Clients.
SHANNON WHREN | HAIR GURU
SHANNON WHREN, HAIR GURU AND EXTRAODINAIRRE IS WHAT SHE IS! SHANNON BEGAN HER CAREER AS A BEAUTY CULTURE APPRENTICE AT RARE ACCENT HAIR SALON IN WASHINGTON, DC AT THE RIPE AGE OF 18. THIRTY TWO (32) YEARS LATER, SHANNON HAS MULTIPLE CERTIFICATIONS IN CONTINUED EDUCATION COURSES, SYMPOSIUMS AND WORKSHOPS SUCH AS INFLUENCE, DUDLEY, NAIROBI AND MIZANI TO NAME A FEW. ONE OF HER LOVES AND SPECIALTIES IS SHORT PRECISION CUTS WITH A FLAIR. SHE HAS BEEN COINED IN THE INDUSTRY AS THE “MASTER WITH THE SHEARS” AND CONTINUES TO LIVE UP TO THAT NAME.
SHANNON HAS BEEN FEATURED IN MULTIPLE BLACK HAIR MAGAZINES BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL, HAS WORKED WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN THIS EVER-CHANGING INDUSTRY. HER EXPERIENCE, GIFT AND UNDENIABLE TALENT HAS DEFINITELY CREATED A MARK IN THE INDUSTRY THAT CAN NEVER BE ERASED. IN 2021, SHANNON JOINED THE LIFESTYLELOUNGE TEAM AND BROUGHT HER GIFTS, PASSIONS AND SKILLS TO OUR TRANQUIL AND UPLIFTING ENVIRONMENT. SHANNON WHREN IS AN INFLUENCER, TRAILBLAZER AND GAME CHANGER.
SAHARA GILMORE | PERSONAL ASSISTANT
SAHARA GILMORE, LEFT HAND AND PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO AMANI MAISHA, HAS EARNERD HER HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA FROM BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL. WITH ASPIRATIONS OF BEING A TOP FASHION STYLIST IN THE INDUSTRY, SAHARA HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND INTERESTS IN “THE INDUSTRY” FROM STORE/BOUTIQUE MANAGEMENT TO WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES AS WELL AS BEING IN THE FOREFRONT. SHE HAS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THEATRE AND WORKING ON TV AND FILM PROJECTS. SAHARA’S PASSION, PROFESSIONALISM, TEAM LEADERSHIP, ENTHUSIASM AND EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE SETS HER APART FROM ANY OTHER. HER DIVERSE SKILL SET AND ATTENTION TO DETAIL IS A GREAT FIT FOR AMANI MAISHA AND THE LIFESTYLE LOUNGE.
SAHARA JOINED THE LIFESTYLE LOUNGE TEAM IN 2023. SHE CONTINUES TO THRIVE IN LIFE BY PURSUING HER DREAMS AND BEING ENCOURAGED TO LIVE HER LIFE AND HER DREAMS OUT LOUD WHICH IS A MOTTO OF AMANI MAISHA.
VERONICA WISE-SECK | HAIR GURU
VERONICA WISE-SECK, HAIR GURU WITH OVER THREE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY STILL HAS A LOVE AND PASSION FOR CREATING NEW LOOKS & WORKING WITH HER CLIENTS. SHE'S BEEN ABLE TO MAINTAIN AND EXPAND HER BUSINESS, "pHORMULA THE SALON" BY BEING RESILIENT AND UNRELENTING IN ALL OF HER ENDEAVORS. VERONICA HAS A BOLD AND UNCOMPRIMSING EXPERIENCE OF HER OWN IN HER JOURNEY IN BECOMING A MASTER HAIR STYLIST, A RIVETING CUTOLOGIST, A COLOR SPECIALIST AND A HAIR EXTENSION GURU.
WATCHING HER CREATE AND REINVENT CLIENTS IS INSPIRING. SHE HAS OFTEN SAID, “NO INSPIRATION IS MORE POWERFUL THAN ONES OWN.” VERONICA’S VULNERABILITY, STRENGTH, GIFTS/TALENTS AND DEDICATION TO HER CRAFT IS HER REINFORCEMENT AND DISCIPLINE IN HAVING GREAT SUCCESS IN THE HAIR INDUSTRY. SHE NOT ONLY USES HER CRAFT TO VIVCIOUSLY REINVENT HER CLIENTS, SHE ALSO USES HER GIFT TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE IN NEED. HER CREATIVITY LEAVES A LASTING IMPRESSION AND EMBODIES ONES PERSONAL LOOK WHICH IS PERSONALLY CREATED FOR AND THEN PRESCRIBED TO EACH AND EVERY CLIENT.
A FEW OF VERONICA’S ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE BEING A PAUL MITCHELL EDUCATOR WHO HANDLES A WIDE RANGE OF CREATIVE SERVICES, COLLABORATING WITH A HIGH PROFILE CLIENTELE AND OTHER VARIOUS CLIENTS. SHE CREATES A POSITIVE REPORE AND HAS USED HER EXCEPTIONAL SKILL SET IN HAIR STYLING TO LEAD AND LAND HER MANY GIGS. WORKING IN A MYRIAD OF DIFFERENT SETTINGS SUCH AS (MOVIES SETS, SPOTLIGHTING OPPORTUNITIES IN VARIOUS SALONS AND BECOMING THE LEAD STYLIST IN CHURCH/COMMUNITY EVENTS) LEAD HER TO PERFECTION AND SUCCESS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES HAVE EMBELLISHED HER SKILL SET AND DEVELOPED HER CAREER IN MANY WAYS. THIS HAS ENABLED VERONICA TO BLEND INNOVATION WITH CLASSIC DESIGNS. .
DR. AILENA MAYO-MILLS | HEALTH/WELLNESS EXPERT
DR. AILENA MAYO-MILLS’ PROFESSIONAL CAREER BEGAN AT DC GENERAL HOSPITAL TRAUMA UNIT 27 YEARS AGO. NOW, CREATOR AND OWNER OF VALET HEALTH, DR. MAYO OFFERS MEDICAL HOUSE CALLS AND TELEMEDICINE VISITS TO A LARGE VARIETY OF PATIENTS AND BUSINESS.
BREAKING FREE FROM TRADITIONAL CLINICAL PRACTICES AND BARRIERS TO TRANSPORTATION, DR. MAYO PROVIDES SAME-DAY SERVICES AND HAS INCREASED ACCESS TO CARE FOR MANY PATIENTS.
DR. MAYO INTENTIONALLY ADDRESSES ISSUES BY CONCENTRATING ON THE VALUE OF HEALTH, PROVIDING AFFORDABLE EVIDENCE-BASED QUALITY CARE, FOCUSING ON TREATMENT AND HEALTH CARE RESULTS, PROMOTING PREVENTION OF CHRONIC ILLNESS AND BEING AN EQUAL PARTNER IN THE PROCESS. HER COLLABORATION WITH THE LIFESTYLE LOUNGE IS A PERFECT FIT FOR VALET HEALTH...
KENDRA STEPHENSON | ESTHETICIAN/WAXOLOGIST
KENDRA STEPHENSON, OUR EXPERT ESTHETICIAN OF KOSMIK SKIN STUDIO BELIEVES IN PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS BENEFITS OF RECEIVING REGULAR FACIALS WHILE RECOMMENDING AND ADVISING CLIENTS ON PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE AND HOME CARE REGIMENS THAT ARE SPECIFALLY DESIGNED AND CUSTOMIZED FOR ONES PERSONAL SKIN CARE NEEDS AND WANTS. KENDRA IS SKILLED AND GIFTED IN VARIOUS FACIAL TECHNIQUES INCLUDING EXTRACTIONS, CHEMICAL PEELS, MICRODERMABRASION, FACIAL MASSAGE AND FACIAL/BODY WAXING. HER EXPERTISE IS CUSTOMIZING ONES FACIAL EXPERIENCE BASED ON HER CLIENTS’ SKIN TYPES, CONDITIONS, CONCERNS AND NEEDS. SHE IS CLARITYRX PRO AND DERMALOGICAL CERTIFIED, STAYS UPDATED AND CURRENT ON INDUSTRY TRENDS, NEW SKIN CARE PRODUCTS AND ADVANCED ESTHETIC PROCEDURES.
KENDRA CONDUCTS CLIENT SKIN ASSESSMENTS AND CONSULTATIONS TO DETERMINE THE MOST SUITABLE TREATMENTS AND SERVICES FOR OUR LIFESTYLERS. HER KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING IN SPA SERVICES, PRODUCT LINES AND HER SENSE OF BEING ABLE TO CREATE A PRICELESS CLIENT EXPERIENCE MAKES HER A PERFECT FIT TO OUR TLL TEAM. BOOK HER NOW…