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    queen bey speaks

    7 life lessons from Beyoncé's revealing Harper’s Bazaar interview

    Julia Davila
    Aug 13, 2021 | 11:25 am
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    Beyoncé reveals her secrets of success and more in this compelling interview.
    Photo by Campbell Addy/via Beyoncé Facebook

    Houston’s pop culture icon, Beyoncé, is making a splash appearing on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar. The women’s fashion magazine, published by Hearst, has unveiled multiple versions of the cover of its September “Icon Issue” ahead of the singer’s 40th birthday.

     

    Harper’s first Black editor-in-chief, Samira Nasr, styled the pop culture sensation, while photographer Campbell Addy, a 2020 Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, captured Beyoncé Knowles-Carter looking glorious — as she does.

     

    Always at the pinnacle of fashion, Queen Bey sports IVY PARK x adidas, luxe brands including Gucci and Givenchy, and stunning jewels from Tiffany & Co. (She and her husband JAY-Z have just been named as the new faces of the brand.) For the main cover shot, Bey donned a Stetson cowboy hat and black fringed gloves.

     

    In a surprisingly candid interview, the music icon reminisces on her childhood growing up in Houston’s Third Ward, why she’s at a point in her life where she no longer needs to compete with herself, and how writing “Bootylicious” was the start of using whatever life handed her to empower others who were struggling with the same body issues she had at 19.

     

    Locals will love how the Queen reps H-Town. Her upcoming IVY PARK collection was partly inspired by her early days of attending the Houston Rodeo. She speaks on the diversity the annual event brings to the city from the performances to of course, the fried Snickers and turkey legs.

     

    “This collection is a mixture of my childhood growing up in Texas and a bit of American history,” she tells the magazine.

     

    Inspired by the American Black cowboy, she put her own flair to the upcoming IVY PARK x adidas collection with monogrammed denim, chaps, and cowhide. She also notes that kids’ clothing will also be added to this drop, calling it a “natural progression” to introduce a selection of children’s sizes.

     

    Candid and real, Beyoncé shares life lessons for every Houstonian. Here are the key takeaways:

     

     Strength in solitude yields success
    Beyoncé shares that her first decade of life was spent dreaming and building her imagination — alone.

     

    “I am now grateful for those shy years of silence,” she says. Being shy taught me empathy and gave me the ability to connect and relate to people. I’m no longer shy, but I’m not sure I would dream as big as I dream today if it were not for those awkward years in my head.”

     

    In her teenage years, she notes it was all about the grind. She was dedicated to getting a record deal for Destiny’s Child — arguably one of the best recording female groups of all time. “If something wasn’t helping me reach my goal, I decided to invest no time in it.”

     

    She felt the pressure as a young Black woman and didn’t want anyone to see her fail. “I wanted to break all of the stereotypes of the Black superstar, whether falling victim to drugs or alcohol or the absurd misconception that Black women were angry.”

     

     Forget the numbers game — stay human
    In 2010, Beyoncé launched Parkwood Entertainment — the “multipurpose badass conglomerate” that is part creative agency, record label, production company, and management company.

     

    “I wanted collaborators who had not been jaded by the corporate world and wouldn’t be afraid to rock with me when I came up with unconventional ideas, a team that would challenge me but wouldn’t be conditioned to say you’re not supposed to do something,” she recalls.

     

    The singer remembers an analytics meeting where research and surveys told her her fans didn’t care for black-and-white visuals. Triggered, she based her next projects off black-and-white photography, including videos for “Single Ladies” and “If I Were a Boy” and Peter Lindbergh’s work for I Am...Sasha Fierce.

     

    “I try to keep the human feeling and spirit and emotion in my decision-making.”

     

     The past is the past
    The Houston native shares the importance of helping others to make a positive difference and she aims to change perceptions so her three kids, Blue Ivy, nine, and twins, Rumi and Sir, four, can be “seen, celebrated, and valued.”

     

    She notes: “I’ve spent so many years trying to better myself and improve whatever I’ve done that I’m at a point where I no longer need to compete with myself. I have no interest in searching backwards.”

     

     Protect your inner self
    Born in 1981, Beyoncé’s childhood consisted of at-home recording equipment like video cameras and stereo systems. In today’s digital landscape, Beyoncé reminds that we live in a world with few boundaries and a lot of access.

     

    “Our reality can be warped because it’s based on a personalized algorithm,” she says. “It shows us whatever truths we are searching for, and that’s dangerous. We can create our own false reality when we’re not fed a balance of what’s truly going on in the world.”

     

    She continues, “it’s easy to forget that there’s still so much to discover outside of our phones.”

     

     Boundaries are good
    With over two decades in the spotlight, Beyoncé has a clear path when it comes to setting boundaries, stating she’s been “intentional” about her stage persona and personal life.

     

    “I’ve fought to protect my sanity and my privacy because the quality of my life depended on it.”

     

    While some are quick to judge that she’s reserved or closed off, she jokes that “the reason those folks don’t see certain things about me is because my Virgo ass does not want them to see it....It’s not because it doesn’t exist!”

     

     Self-first is okay
    As far as taking care of her mental, emotional, and physical well-being, she says she hasn’t always made herself a priority. And while she’s picked up several tips and tricks over the years of dancing in heels, wearing heavy makeup on stage, heat damage on her hair, she knows that in order to give it her all, she has to take care of herself and listen to her body.

     

    “My health, the way I feel when I wake up in the morning, my peace of mind, the number of times I smile, what I’m feeding my mind and my body—those are the things that I’ve been focusing on,” she says/

     

    From discovering CBD on her last tour to learning about the healing properties in honey that are not only beneficial to her but also her children, Beyoncé shares that she’s building a hemp and honey farm.

     

    “And I’m so happy that my daughters will have the example of those rituals from me.”

     

     Forty is the new amazing
    Queen Bey is now boasts the most Grammys (28) by any women. She now wants her 40s to be about “celebrating, joy, and giving and receiving love.”

     

    She adds: “I want to give all the love I have to the people who love me back.”

     

    Her plan is to enjoy time with her husband and children, to travel without working, and to explore things about her she hasn’t had time to discover.

     

    She wants to continue to dismantle systemic imbalances and turn industries upside down — and be both elegant and a provocateur. She will own being curvy and still be a fashion icon. She wishes for this freedom for every person.

     

    “I have paid my dues and followed every rule for decades, so now I can break the rules that need to be broken. My wish for the future is to continue to do everything everyone thinks I can’t do.”

     
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    celebrating space city

    More than 20 deals and specials celebrating Houston's 713 Day

    Craig D. Lindsey
    Jul 10, 2025 | 9:30 am
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    Visit the Houston Zoo for $7.13 this weekend.

    Is it just us, or has 713 Day blown up these past few years?

    Although this holiday that’s named for Houston’s original area code is still unofficial, that hasn’t stopped bars, restaurants, and other venues from celebrating July 13 by creating big, blowout events and/or food and drink specials.

    Here is a thorough rundown of all the places locals can go to this weekend and be — as they say around these parts — Houston Proud.

    Axelrad will host “Houston 713 Day,” complete with $1 off all Houston-based draft beer, special guest hip-hop legend Grimm, and Chicano Boulevard. Lowriders, slabs, DJs, vendors, food, a full bar, and live art by Meenr will all round out the event. 5 pm.

    Bayou Heights Biergarten is throwing it back to Houston’s roots with 713 FEST — a night dedicated to all things H-Town. Houstonians are invited to enjoy high-energy DJ sets, flash tattoos, local vendors, and Houston-themed sips. 8 pm.

    Cafe Leonelli at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston invites Houstonians to celebrate their city with its festive 713 Day cocktail, the Astro Fizz, for $7.13. The restaurant will also offer a 713 Day food special: brisket flautas ($16) and sweet potato succotash ($7.13). 9:30 am.

    Craft Pita will have its third annual “Craft Pita Cookout.” The restaurant will team up with Houston’s newest James Beard Award winner Thomas Bille (of Belly of the Beast) and ice-cream shop Milk and Sugar for a special 713 Day cookout collaboration. 11 am.

    Doves Restaurant is celebrating with an all-day happy hour, along with its signature, Southern cuisine-with-an-Asian twist brunch. Guests are encouraged to show their Houston pride by wearing their favorite Astros, Rockets, Texans, or H-Town gear. 11 am.

    Over at Fielding’s River Oaks, customers will enjoy happy hour brunch with 50 percent off Fielding’s cocktails, $3 off wine by the glass, and $2 off all beer. Brunch options include lemon cream cheese pancakes, crab avocado toast, and the classic Eggs Benedict. 11 am.

    Giant Texas Distillers will hold a 713 Day celebration that includes a car show full of slabs and lowriders, a vendor market, and other delights. There will also be live performances from Dat Boi T, GT Garza, Dank OG and others. 1 pm.

    Happy Liquor will host a “713 Day Mafia Takeover” block party. Along with vendors, food, games for kids, and a whole bunch of tricked-out slabs, we also have live performances from Brattz NuNu and other local artists. 3 pm.

    Hidden Bar, the speakeasy-style cocktail bar tucked inside Norigami in West U., is serving up the 713 Day-exclusive cocktail Side the Sunrises. For $7.13, this cocktail mixes butterfly pea tea-infused gin, yuzu, cucumber, and shiso that brings the chill and flavor in one sip. 3 pm.

    Hongdae 33 Korean BBQ will pairs its all-you-can-eat Korean feasts ($25 for lunch, $36 for dinner) with buy-one-get-one beers all day on Sunday.

    Houston Zoo is offering $7.13 admission tickets on Saturday and Sunday. This offer is part of the Zoo’s ongoing effort of offering Houstonians the opportunity to rediscover their zoo and connect with animals and take action to save wildlife. 9 am.

    H-Town Bingo will have a Saturday-night, 713 Day kickoff party featuring a live performance from local rap great Lil’ Keke. It costs $10 to get in, but the $50 VIP package includes skip-the-line access and an official Lil’ Keke “SLFMADE” T-shirt. 7:30 pm.

    Karbach Brewing Co. will have a full day of music, market vendors, and H-Town pride in the Biergarten. Lil’ Flip & Friends will be doing a live performance and photographer/taco journalist Marco Torres will be spinning some Houston classics. 3 pm.

    Kazzan Ramen & Bar invites Houstonians to enjoy Ube Bae ($7.13), a cocktail made with Awamori, Batavia Arrack, ube, guava, lime, nutmeg and purple yam. It pairs with the restaurant’s signature ramen that’s served in a 350-degrees Celsius hot stone bowl. 11 am.

    Le Jardinier, the Michelin-starred French restaurant at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, will offer the Astro Fizz, an Astros-inspired drink special. It’s made with vodka, orange juice, and blue curacao. 11:30 am.

    Meow Wolf Houston and Saint Arnold Brewing Company are teaming up to throw a neighborhood-sized celebration. Guests of all ages can expect live music, local merch, ice-cold drinks, and a wild pop-up portal that opens straight into the unexpected for free. Noon.

    The Original Ninfa's Uptown location will offer chile con queso (sharp cheddar and melting cheese, pico de gallo, flour totopos) and Ninfaritas (Houston’s most famous margarita, made with 100% agave tequila blanco) for $7.13. 10 am.

    Peachez HTX is throwing an R&B-infused bash. Signature cocktails like Purple Syrup, Screw 75, and Chopped and Screwed will be flowing alongside all frozen drinks for just $7.13. There will also be a soulful Sunday brunch with live music. Noon.

    Pitch 25 Beer Park will have a ”713 Takeover,” powered by the Houston Dynamo FC and local art collective Free Walls. Kick off the day by signing up for Cascarita, a free pick-up soccer tournament, then shop a lineup of local vendors from The Good Market HTX. 10 am.

    Pizaro’s Pizza will offer its classic, Neapolitan-style margherita pizza for 7.13 (plus tax) for phone orders, carry out, and dine-in only. The offer is available all day and customers should mention "713 Day" to claim their offer. Noon.

    River Oaks Theatre will have fine dining and live music for its celebration. International hip-hop violinist Josh Vietti will perform a tribute to iconic, Houston hip–hop songs live on stage, while DJ Kiotti spins favorite Houston classics. 7:15 pm.

    Salad and Go will be giving love to H-Town by slinging out salads and wraps for only $7.13, from Saturday to Monday. It’s valid at all drive-thru locations during regular business hours. For online orders, use the code “713.” 7 am (8:30 am Monday).

    The Savoy is hosting mechanical bull-riding contests on Friday and Saturday at 7:13pm. First Prize is $713, to be awarded on Sunday. Also on Sunday, they’ll have $7 specialty cocktails, along with $13 brunch and dinner specials. 11 am.

    Social Beer Garden HTX will have the one-and-only Michael “5000” Watts spin for its free party. DJs Charlee Brown and Vic G will do special sets, while a special “Purple Drank” cocktail, served in a medical bottle, will be available for a limited time. Noon.

    Over at Solarium, customers can enjoy the signature Purple Drink cocktail for $7.13. Made with 12-year aged rum, coconut, ube, pineapple, and lime, the cocktail is a tribute to the city’s culture. $1 from every Purple Drank cocktail will be donated to Kerr County relief efforts. 10 am.

    On Saturday, Soluna will partner with Do713 for the “Splash & Slabs Pool Party.” The event will be complete with DJ sets, cocktails, classic car displays, and major giveaways, including a free Heights House Hotel stay. 2 pm.

    Taste Kitchen + Bar will feature three 713 Day specialty cocktails, served in custom Taste styrofoam double cups for customers to keep. Featured drinks include the Screwed Up Smash, the Lavender Rita, and a Screwtown Punch tribute to the Astros. 8 am.

    Tavola is offering three special cocktails priced at $7.13 each all day. The lineup includes the Biggio Loves Espresso, a nod to the Astros; Orbit’s Soul, a vibrant green cocktail; and the Post Oak Sunset, a tribute to Tavola’s neighborhood. 11:30 am.

    Both WILD Concepts locations in Montrose and the Heights will have two $7.13 cocktails: Still Sippin (Maker’s Mark 101, Four Roses Single Barrel, maple, and bitters) and Purple Rain (Rémy Martin, coconut, ube, butterfly pea tea, pineapple, clarified citrus, and Topo Chico). 8 am.

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    Visit the Houston Zoo for $7.13 this weekend.

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