Celebrity makeup artist Derrick Rutledge powers through pain to success
Derrick Rutledge is the artist behind some of most famous faces in the world including Oprah, Former First Lady Michelle Obama and more.
Local entrepreneur Nakornsri Sintaisong jets through struggle to success
Nakornsri Sintaisong is the founder of District Exotic Jet Cars, a luxury recreational watercraft service in Woodbridge, Virginia.
Al Reynolds on life, bisexual identity and former marriage to Star Jones
Al Reynolds is so much more than the ex-husband of former ‘The View’ host Star Jones.
Wellness coach and speaker Bershan Shaw reflects upon father's legacy
This week’s “Motivation With Marissa” spotlights a local, inspirational force who’s sharing the impact her father made on her life.
Esteemed author and host Dr. Renee Allen stands on hope
Dr. Renee Allen is a woman of many talents, and she has no problem sharing them.
DC native Angel Gregorio, owner of the Spice Suite, on Motivation with Marissa
In this week's Motivation with Marissa, a D.C. native shines in her unconventional approach to business.
Culinary trailblazer Daniella Senior finds success in immigrant story
Daniella Senior Alvarez is living her wildest dreams while honoring her family’s story, culture, and traditions.
Multiple pageant winner shares story behind the crown
Nadine Jones has a layered story behind her glitzy glory.
Autumn Joi shares why she left WHUR in emotional interview
Autumn Joi knows now she’s starting from experience not from scratch.
Motherhood and entrepreneurship: The Cake Divas' winning recipe
Kelley Devlin is no stranger to whipping up a recipe for sweets and for life’s twists and turns.
Candiace Dillard Bassett is pregnant: ‘I wish I had known about IVF sooner'
Candiace Dillard Bassett has moved on from Bravo as she prepares to welcome her first child.
Popular motivational speaker Natasha Graziano explains ‘scripting’ life
Bestselling author and world-renowned motivational speaker Natasha Graziano shares how manifestation led her out of poverty, despair and depression in an in-depth conversation with FOX 5’s Marissa Mitchell.
RHOP alum Monique Samuels talks life after divorce: 'I don't have any regrets'
Monique Samuels, former star of hit reality shows, "The Real Housewives of Potomac" and "Love and Marriage DC," details her life following her highly-publicized and scrutinized divorce from former NFL Star Chris Samuels in an interview with FOX 5's Marissa Mitchell.