QUEEN of BAIL NEW SIZZLE REEL

As you know everywhere I go, I either give somebody my card or put it where people can see it. At my regular juice spot they have a bulletin board and of course my business card is on it. This being Studio City, Toluca Lake area, there are studio types everywhere. We have Universal Studios, & CBS Studios.  Burbank is our neighbor and they have many studios including Walt Disney, NBC and Warner Bros.

A producer noticed my business card, appreciated my logo and had a vision. That, in and of itself is inspiring to me. I love to observe and learn from successful people with experience and accomplishments. Highnoon Productions or Burt Kearns & Michael Braverman, have years of success and experience producing films, shows, commercials, specials and documentaries. Which include shows that you have heard of such as Bar Recovery, Cake Boss, and Conspiracy Theory. 

We have been developing and filming for a few years now! Our first sizzle reel (mock episode) was filmed in my office in Hollywood and was very real and somewhat hard core. As the climate of what is airing on TV changes, so does the attitude of our project. If it's one thing that I've learned in my 11 years in business, it is that things take time. Impatience does not go with quality and determination or tenacity. 

Now here we are at it again, and we will be filming this Labor Day at the most celebrated car and motorcycle show, the Ventura Grand Nationals! The Queen of Bail and the Bond Girl's will have a booth as a home base. Of course we will have giveaways of T-shirts, stickers, poster signing, photo opportunities, and of course some delicious custom cookies by Lexibell Baked Goods. Meet the up and coming Princess of Bail, and meet your favorite  Bond Girl! Stop by, say hello, get on camera and be a part of the kustom Kulture of Los Angeles! 

ELECTIONS & THE QUEEN OF BAIL

This time of the year brings heated conversations, opinions and division. I've seen a lot of posts on social media that are very encouraging. People that care, and are advocates of equality and fairness.

I also see posts from people that I have known through social media for many years, that I now recognize as homophobic's, and racists. Even worse Republicans!

Overall, if there's going to be any blanket statement made I will say this, Fox 11 news is not the place to get your information.

I have not blogged in many weeks because I've had three projects on my plate and that's a lot.

However I made sure that I voted, and I listen to KCRW any chance that I get to find out what's really going on. 

I choose not to get into a heated debates on social media, but I have voiced my opinion. I encourage everybody to vote. I encourage everybody to be well-informed. But most importantly please let's stop thinking in terms of color! We are humans. Let's stop dividing each other by color. We are almost as segregated as we were in the 50's. It's like a co-ed prison yard of segregation and hate yet we are all coming and going. We need change, not walls. All lives matter. 

QUEEN of BAIL BONDS

Here we are in May 2016 with Memorial  Day weekend about to kick off the summer season! RQOB is always ahead of the game and functioning approximately six months ahead of schedule. Winding down the end of this year, I do an inventory of what projects, goals and accomplishments my business has reached and or achieved.

I'm so excited to announce my upcoming video! It is the first full-length two & a half minute video any bail agency has ever done in the entire country! 

RQOB is also finally launching the very first official website! It's a formality that I never thought I had needed. However, as my business grows and as social media is forever changing, I figure a one stop shop will be a good option. The website will give you all of the information, pictures, appearances, events and giveaways & sales of merchandise all in one place.

Of course last but not least, I hope you've all heard of the Princess of Bail Bonds, assisting me on the west side of town!

I hope everybody has a beautiful holiday weekend! Be safe and have fun with your friends and family! Don't get caught slippin! 818-602-7676

QUEEN OF BAIL BONDS FOR A REASON

Here is a typical scenario that is beyond frustrating! I bail somebody out of jail, which always results in a court date. The only obligation a client has to me after I bail them out of jail, is to go to court. This is something that I make very clear with every client. 

When a client does not go to court, I get a notice in the mail. Whether the court is right or wrong there is always a court date. You must go to this court date.

I told my client that he did not go to court and he insisted that the case had been over years ago. He also told me that I was confused. For a client to tell me that I'm confused is infuriating. I asked him why would you think I'm confused? This is what I do for a living. I've been doing this for 11 years. I had to call his attorney and have his attorney explain the very exact same thing that I had explained to him. This is why it is still a man's world. There are many other reasons why it's a man's world such as inequality on pay & inequality on taxes and many other things. However this is the id of it. A woman can say something plain and simple, in the same language, but does not get heard.  It takes a man to explain something to another man and then he can understand it. This I blame on parenting.

HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY !

Happy Saint Patrick's day! I have seen so many people wearing green! The spirit and energy of Saint Patrick's day is always so cute to me! Everybody at the gym was wearing green.  I saw a lady in the bank and a sparkled leprechaun hat! Everyone has plans tonight everybody loves this holiday and being Irish for a day!

Be safe and don't get caught slippin! I will be on call all night.

QUEEN of BAIL & BLESSING of THE BIKES

The blessing of the bikes has a special place in the biker community. It is such a beautiful concept! I am so very proud to be a sponsor of the Sixty Sixers first annual blessing of the bikes at San Gabriel Mission. This is my very first sponsorship of a Blessing of the Bikes! 

Everybody is welcome, and it's going to be a guaranteed beautiful day.

If you've never been to the San Gabriel mission, that is reason enough alone to go. The blessing of the bikes is followed by everybody riding in a pack together to Laidlaw's Harley Davidson and that's where we will party with music, food, giveaways, and all the Biker Babe's there hosting. 

Please join us for this very special first annual event and show my girls some support! Thank you very much for taking the time to read my blog! Proud Sponsor!

QUEEN of BAIL BONDS on LOS ANGELESNISTA TALK RADIO

I was asked by host & founder Ed Solis to do an interview on Los Angelesnista talk radio! I'm always very thrilled and grateful when I'm asked to do any kind of interview! This radio talkshow has had some very great guests such as pro skateboarder's and legendary punk rock bands. I arrived at the studio in Uptown Whittier, and it was amazing and gorgeous! In the front waiting area there was a beautiful koi pond, and some paintings. Then we went back into the studio. I got a tour of the engineering room and I was very impressed it was state of the art! This interview I think was the best interview I've ever done and I'm so excited about it! I think what makes a great interview is the questions asked by the host. Of course I always get asked many of the same questions but after those questions have been satisfied, it's fun to be able to talk about different things! Stay tuned for air date and times, it will be on a.m. talk radio and also streaming on the Internet! 

MOTO LADY 5 YEAR PARTY LOS ANGELES

There is a huge community of women motorcycle riders in Los Angeles and nationwide! Last night the Litas San Gabriel Valley charter invited me to a party at Lucky Wheels Garage downtown Los Angeles. It was in a fantastic spot right around the corner from one of my favorite watering holes on 7th Street. 

The shop was beautiful! They had a bike show of motorcycles all built by women! And all of these motorcycles are ridden by women as well! The shop had an upstairs section that was filled with beautiful collectibles!  A pool table, a total art center piece of a chandelier made out of bottles... it was a super fun party! 

They had food, a bar, a DJ, everything you need for a kick ass time. They had some beautiful projected films of some scenic motorcycle rides against a wall too! 

I must thank the Litas SGV for inviting me and introducing me to my favorite thing, successful women! Women supporting women! Women in business! 

Stay tuned for more blogs on the Litas SGV, they are on the map and burning rubber everywhere in Los Angeles on their bikes!

RAQUEL QUEEN OF BAIL BONDS BRAND

Good morning it's a beautiful Saturday morning. I'm sipping my coffee and reading about Joaquin Guzman aka El Chapo. I also have the news on that's discussing the escape of three inmates from orange county jail. The newspaper is out and it has an article on the spike in violent crimes in Los Angeles.

For me, the obsession with my bail bond business and crime never stops!

With that being said, all of my beautiful  hot pink with glitter & pink & black candy promotion gift packs and custom pink glitter cookies are ready to go for this weekend! My brand has an artistic aesthetic that keeps not only my clients interested but it also satisfies my creative side. It makes my bail bond agency different than any other agency in the entire state of California, and the country. Getting out if jail never needs to be drab! I always have something to give people wherever I go, whether it's a T-shirt, a sticker, one of my custom cookies or my gift pack. If you see me, say hello I would love to meet you!

WOMEN IN BUSINESS in LOS ANGELES

My name is Raquel, I am the owner of Raquel Queen of Bail Bonds. I've been in business 10 years. I know a lot of people in this city. I grew up here, and my scope ranges from the Westside to San Diego to Ventura and the San Fernando Valley. That's a very wide range.

Throughout the years I've watched people come and go. I've seen trends blowup and fade away. 

One thing that is a steadfast in Los Angeles is gossip and hate. A lot of people can relate to that yet they engage in the gossip and hate when it pertains  to other people. The trend of saying respect is earned to me is completely false. I give everybody respect immediately because that's how I handle myself. Everybody gets my respect until proven unworthy.

This article is not specifically about me. It's about what I hear from other people and the drama that I see other people participating in. Especially participating in drama online. I hope everybody can try to be kind to one another this year. I know that when people act in anger it's out of pain and hurt. 

I work with so many different people, from different genres, different neighborhoods, different ethnic groups. I somehow have to be cool with everybody, & with everybody's temperaments and opinions. I understand not everybody is going to get along, but it's not OK to gossip to me about other people because I will not participate. We are all in this together, let's put our egos to the side, (social media is not helping with that) & let's be kind to each other, or at the very least professional. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog.

FIRST BLOG of 2016 QUEEN of BAIL

Happy new year everybody. As 2015 came to an end, I already had four projects in the mix for 2016 & many things to achieve for my business. Some are simple like a new business card, but I can't tell you how excited I am about this business card! Others are much more poignant and meaningful not only for my business but for the community.

2015 was one of the best years of my entire career, I hope it was for many of you as well. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and stay up on events, movers and shakers of Los Angeles, also the up & comers! We must all support each other in getting ahead and being successful. Remember you can always Google me, find me on Instagram under Raquel Queen of Bail Bonds, & Twitter as Bond Girl Raquel. Click on shop to order your don't get caught slippin T-shirt! 

BREEZEWOOD LA CONNECTA

A few years ago one of the most interesting pictures from an event that I sponsored happen to have been with a member of Breezewood La Connecta! I've been intrigued by them ever since.

The end of this year marks a special date for them!

Breezewood la Connecta is an all spanish hip hop group from southern California (west coast) that is influencing the world with a combination of mexican culture and street life style of Los Angeles califas. Their new single "EL MISMO CABRON DE SIEMPRE" is available now on itunes courtesy of DEAD SILENCE RECORDS. The single talks about the everyday life of breezewood la connecta and the pride of always staying the same person, humble with your feet planted on the concrete, rich or poor. This song shows that with heart and confidence in yourself, you can confront any obstacle that life hits you with.  "EL MISMO CABRON DE SIEMPRE" (the same mutha fuckas as always) is the first single dropping from their up and coming album ESTELLAS POBRES EL CAMINO REAL..

They were recently interviewed  by the only hip hop radio station in COSTA RICA. Check it out here:  http://radios.ucr.ac.cr/radio-u

This band is fresh, creative, and guaranteed good music with a great show! Pay attention if you hear their name, you won't be disappointed! Support the arts and especially your local artists! 

MERRY CHRISTMAS from The QUEEN of BAIL

The other day I stated that I would be able to relax and not do anything other than get people out of jail for the last couple of weeks of this year. But I forgot that I still had my Christmas ad to come out! This is my Christmas ad done by my girl Kym from CBS CREW! 

Take the time to look at all the detail she includes. The stars in the night, the gas mask like a ghost in the night sky line. The Barbwire snowball! And the very festive font in the signs that say "all cities and all jails"!!  Oh, how bout Santa's sleigh!! She's an amazing artist!

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from your Bond girl.

TOY RUN 2015 Benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of Pomona

Saturday, November 28 Raquel Queen of Bail Bonds is sponsoring a toy run! Every Christmas it is a personal and sentimental value to me that I participate one way or another in needy children getting toys. 

Eagles Nest Cycles of Alhambra is the host of the Toy Run. 

We have raffle prizes, we have swag bag giveaways ! We have a full bar, we have food! We have a band! We have the Red Rose Mafia pinup models doing a meet and greet! We have the Pomona fire department bringing their huge red truck to hand out toys to the kids! 

We have received an amazing amount of support already, & we want to thank everybody for making this an exciting event! Please spread the word & please bring one unwrapped toy with a $10 value or more. 

I will be there with some RQOB swag bags with custom logo cookies, stickers posters and T-shirts!

QUEEN OF BAIL at EL COMPADRES DTLA

Saturday was the Kemo the Blaxican Show. This is something I had been looking forward to for over a year. Kemo has been on tour and this was his first Los Angeles show in a while. I knew it was going to be a great show not only because Kemo was performing but also Breezewood La Connecta was on the bill and many of the Dead Silence Label acts. Place was packed, a lot of us know each other, it was good times, a cool venue and just great energy. Many of us support each other in Los Angeles and when we all get together it's undeniably strong. 

Breezewood La Connecta & I have worked together before at Mexica a few years back. I was excited to see them perform! BLC created excitement in the air and anticipation. They had two hot  girls come onstage like ring girls getting the crowd all riled up! They have a mystique about them, a completely original style! Their hip-hop is in both English and Spanish. They ended their show with gifts for their fans. RQOB's Dont get caught slippin T-shirts, stickers, music.. they had all kinds of stuff they were throwing out to the audience. 

Next up was the headliner Kemo the Blaxican. When he comes out, he commands that entire room. It's amazing, and also seems effortless. If you ever get the chance to see Kemo the Blaxican, do not pass it up! Everybody had a great time, it was a great night. Keep your eyes peeled for shows put on by Rek 1 & Battle Rabbit promoters, sponsored by these businesses, and performers like this. In Los Angeles good music still exists. They play, but you have to know about it. It's the real deal, some underground Los Angeles hip-hop! 

Dont get Caught Slippin Tshirts at Eagles Nest Cycles!

Eagles Nest Cycles in Alhambra is an independently owned motorcycle and Harley Davidson shop. They do service, custom builds, have accessories and parts. Anything you need you can get right there at Eaglesnest Cycles in Alhambra on Main St. This business is owned by good hard-working family people, so show them your support! 

Right now if you go into Eagles Nest Cycle, and mention my name, you get a 10 point inspection for free !!! AND a "Dont get caught slipping T-shirt for free!!!

Is your bike ready for love ride??? Go get your gear & go get your bike a free 10 point inspection. Tell them Bond girl Raquel sent you! 

RAQUEL QUEEN of BAIL & HIP HOP for HUMANITY

Raquel Queen of Bail is a proud sponsor of the fifth annual canned food drive called Hip Hop for Humanity. This nonprofit organization strikes a chord with me not only because we're helping the less fortunate of Los Angeles, but because it was founded by musicians, and as some of you may know my father is a musician. Recording artists, MC's, DJ's, apparel lines, artists and myself, all come together to fight hunger. It is being held November 7, 2015 at Imperial Studios in Los Angeles. For every five cans of food that you bring you get a goodie bag filled with music, stickers, apparel and other surprises. If you bring a turkey you get a VIP bag! (that doesnt mean your boyfriend) ..The day is filled with music by DJ's and live art installations, it's a day good fun. Everybody comes through, check out the sponsor list and do something good for your community this year! 

QUEEN OF BAIL ON B SIDE SHOW

Every Monday night the B Side Show goes on at 9pm! It's the late night show of the underground of Los Angeles! It's just like David Letterman except... like I said, the underground of Los Angeles !!! It's interesting, it's fun, it's cool. If you  haven't checked it out, you really should because it will go down in history no doubt.  www.bsideshow.net 

As I walked into the studio, they had a poster from the very first year they started in 2010. I was honored to be in that poster!  You can see some pretty cool names on that poster, people that have supported B Side's movement. 

As I sat there & saw how much they've grown over the years I felt very proud. The studio was operating like a well oiled machine. Nothing but respect, professionalism & quality was all around. Every Monday they have guests from all walks of life that can help our community either with a good time or a service or a product. I must thank Rabbit the host & Susie Placentia for being a wonderful hostess and Duke for taking these great photos!!! You can watch my interview by going on their website & click on episodes. 

COLLECTIVE LIFESTYLE LA in NORTHRIDGE

This last weekend was an art show at a shop in the San Fernando Valley called Collective Lifestyle. "The Bigger Picture " was the name of the exhibit. Featuring Los  Negative's photography and other local artists. 

This was a great collaboration of young artistic creative and ambitious people! I definitely wanted to show my support! DJ Handprints was spinning, and you know he always kills it. Below Poverty Level was in the house, along with Saints, & Vin Baker & more! 

QUEEN of BAIL at the QUEEN MARY

This weekend had so many things going on it was impossible to do them all. Partys, art openings.. But I decided to accept an invitation to the ICE CUBE show at the Queen Mary. VIP, & all access is how I like it! 

The concert was packed & huge! The artists to perform were Ashanti, T Pain, & of course Ice Cube among others. 

Back stage is definately better than being shoved around by hundreds of people that are a foot taller than me! Backstage was full but very relaxed and chill. There were cabana areas for the artists & their guests. Lil Eazy E was there and was super friendly, met everybody & took pictures.  I really had so much fun. Thank you to my friend that took me, & the friends that made it possible.