The Mocha Club Blog

Name: Alexis Rae Filippo

Hometown: Norman, OK

University / Year / Major: University of Oklahoma/Soph/Public Relations

Favorite place I’ve traveled: Turks and Caicos

If you could have a pen pal, who would it be?  Justin Bieber

Guilty pleasure: Watching all the old Laguna Beach seasons

Why are you excited about interning with Mocha Club / fashionABLE? I love everything that these companies stand for, I love non profits and I have a crazy passion for Africa and I haven’t even been there yet!

Friends/family of Alexis: what are your thoughts? Why is Alexis perfect for this internship? Any weird habits we should be warned about? Leave a comment telling us about her!

Name: Michael Hammers

Department:  Artist Relations

Hometown: Wichita, KS

University / Year / Major: Belmont class of 2014 studying music business and entrepreneurship

Favorite place I’ve traveled: France

Hidden talent: I’m pretty awesome at winking, eyebrow raising, ear moving and every other action you could possibly make with your face.

If you could have a pen pal, who would it be?  JK Rowling – Every day would be magical (painful pun intended).

Guilty pleasure: Candy…and sometimes Kelly Clarkson.

Why are you excited about interning with Mocha Club / fashionABLE? My greatest passions in life are to help people and music. This internship is allowing me to combine the best of both worlds by allowing me to be part of the awesome program Mocha Club has started while furthering myself and my career goals in the world of music business.

Friends/family of Michael: what are your thoughts? Why is Michael perfect for this internship? Any weird habits we should be warned about? Leave a comment telling us about him!

Name: Katelyn Wilbanks

Department:  Admin

Hometown: Lakeland, FL

University / Year / Major: Samford University, Senior, Business Management and Social Entrepreneurship

Favorite place I’ve traveled: Cape Town area, South Africa

Hidden talent: I have a bit of a knack for decorating.

If you could have a pen pal, who would it be?  John M. Perkins. I would love to read glimpses of his life and thoughts through letters and soak up his wisdom.

Guilty pleasure: Toddlers and Tiaras. It’s just too entertaining.

Why are you excited about interning with Mocha Club / fashionABLE? I am thrilled to be interning with Mocha Club this summer because I know I will be gaining valuable experience not only for my future career but for my life.

Friends/family of Katelyn: what are your thoughts? Why is Katelyn perfect for this internship? Any weird habits we should be warned about? Leave a comment telling us about her!

Name: Carter Andrew Wright

Department:  Graphic Design

Hometown: NASHVEGAS!

University / Year / Major: Harding University Senior majoring in Graphic Design

Favorite place I’ve traveled: That is a very hard question. I have been blessed with many opportunities to travel. I was able to study abroad in Australia, New Zealand, and SE Asia last in 2010. I can’t pick, but my favorites for different reasons would be Queenstown, New Zealand (the most beautiful place on earth), Cambodia (the coolest people and cutest kids that have overcome so much suffering), and Tokyo (an amazing metropolis).

Hidden talent: Well, most find it surprising that I can dance. I have been known to even teach some how to dougie. But this talent does not come out very often. I have to be very comfortable with the people around me.

If you could have a pen pal, who would it be?  Tina Fey or Demetri Martin. Because who wouldn’t want hilarious hand written notes from wonderfully creative people?

Guilty pleasure: My iTunes is extremely eclectic, and some artists I do not show to everyone. ie: S Club 7, Beyonce, Jesse McCartney, and Kelly Clarkson. But just so you know I have good musical taste I also listen to Mumford and Sons, Eric Hutchinson, Adele, and Florence and the Machine.

Why are you excited about interning with Mocha Club / fashionABLE? I am extremely excited to be able to work for a company that shares the same goals I have for my life. I can’t wait to intern at a non-profit and gain experience and better understand how it all works together, since one day I want to work for or start my own non-profit.

Friends/family of Carter: what are your thoughts? Why is Carter perfect for this internship? Any weird habits we should be warned about? Leave a comment telling us about him!

Name: Lindsay Nation

Department:  fashionABLE

Hometown: Lawrenceville, Georgia

University / Year / Major: University of Georgia / rising junior/ Fashion Merchandising and Global Soft Goods and Communications Emphasis, with a Consumer Economics minor.

Favorite place I’ve traveled: Guatemala! beautiful place, beautiful people, beautiful work that was done!

Hidden talent: I teach Zumba!

If you could have a pen pal, who would it be?  I think someone from an underground church in China…. I would love to hear first hand their oppression and passion.

Guilty pleasure: DR. PEPPER – all day. errday.

Why are you excited about interning with Mocha Club / fashionABLE? I am so excited because fashionABLE combines TWO things I am passionate about – fashion and bettering peoples lives. I cannot wait to get the inside view into the inner workings of this group!

Friends/family of Lindsay: what are your thoughts? Why is Lindsay perfect for this internship? Any weird habits we should be warned about? Leave a comment telling us about her!