Congratulations to comedian/actor Earthquake and his bride to be, top LA realtor Rashida Miller. The couple are set to wed this summer of 2025 in Hollywood. Their wedding is being produced by Slomique Hawrylo, a well respected creative visionary, who has provided creative direction for Netflix’s ‘Love Is Blind’ and Lifetime’s ‘Married At First Sight’. Their wedding will be one of the most elite events, bringing out the top stars of television and entertainment.
On this Valentine’s Day, Rashida shares 3 tips on finding love.
- Be open minded, but don’t settle. Know what truly matters to you, like kindness, respect, and shared values, don’t compromise on those. But let go of those superficial must haves. Like height requirements. You might miss out on the one.
- Focus on friendship first. The best relationships start when you genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Don’t be afraid to share dreams and wants. When you build that foundation, romance follows naturally. Don’t force a relationship and don’t ignore red flags! Learn from your previous relationships, but don’t allow the baggage from those relationships taint who you are. The person you are dating deserves your authentic self. Different person, different story.
- Trust your gut, not your checklist. Sometimes the right person looks nothing like what you imagined. Give people a chance to surprise you. The one who makes your heart skip might be nothing like your “type” and that’s perfectly okay.
The couple decided to make a selfless decision, and forfeit normal wedding gifts. Instead, the two launched the Stroman Foundation, in which they will take donations to help rebuild the historic community of Altadena, that was affected by the wildfires in LA.
The Stroman Foundation will be a charitable initiative aimed at revitalizing the historic Altadena community, while in the future lending support to diverse communities in crisis. The decision to give back reflects their deep commitment to the people in places that have shaped their lives. We asked Rashida what did rebuilding the city mean to them and she said:
Rebuilding Altadena represents more than just physical reconstruction, it’s about preserving a profound legacy of Black achievement and community resilience. The recent Eaton fire has been particularly devastating, destroying over 9,400 structures and claiming 17 lives. For those with deep roots in the community, like myself, the loss cuts especially deep.
My family’s story mirrors the larger narrative of Altadena’s significance to the Black community. When my grandparents, Rush and Maude Miller, moved from Chicago in 1961, Altadena was still overwhelmingly (95%) white. My grandmother’s service in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only Black US Women’s Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II, exemplified the kind of pioneering spirit that would later help transform Altadena.
After in living in Altadena for a few years they moved to Pasadena, borderline Altadena. Their move to a larger home wasn’t just about space, it was a choice that embodied the neighborhood’s transformation into a safe haven. By opening their doors to foster Black children, my grandparents became part of a growing community that offered both refuge and opportunity to families who had been shut out elsewhere. During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where they could buy homes. My father’s attendance at Muir High School was part of this integration story, as the area’s school district began desegregating almost 10 years before other LA County districts.
As my fiancé joins the effort to help those who lost their homes, we’re participating in a long tradition of community support and resilience. This commitment to rebuilding isn’t just about restoring buildings, it’s about protecting a historic community that has served as a beacon of hope and progress for generations of Black families.
My childhood friends who lost their homes are part of a community that has long been regarded as a safe haven and a symbol of prosperity. Their losses aren’t just personal tragedies; they’re wounds in the fabric of a community that has meant so much to so many generations. Rebuilding Altadena means ensuring that the next generation can inherit the same sense of community, opportunity, and belonging that my grandparents helped create when they made their home here over 60 years ago.
The couple will reveal more details about how those in need can obtain resources and those that want to donate, closer to the wedding time.
We will be sure to update you.
Get to know Rashida Miller.
Los Angeles native Rashida Thompson Miller started her young adult life in Los Angeles’ fashion scene and on runways for the likes of fashion brands such as Glaudi and Ed Hardy. Her experience in this field also took her nationwide gracing runways for major media events for lines such as American Apparel, Akademics, Rock Candy Couture and more. While her beauty and statuesque demeanor took her to places she would not have imagined, her real passion has been and will always be in real estate.
Truth be told, Rashida was born with real estate in her DNA. Her professional lineage, fueled by her
mother, a successful architect and grandfather a well-established real estate developer coupled by her studies in architectural design at USC at the age of 16 inspired her passion for the industry, and she hasn’t turned back since. Her first experiences were ladened in watching her mother’s brilliant architectural designs and her first job in the industry was to process a million-dollar real estate deal, and she has thrived in the Los Angeles community’s real estate arena from that point on. However, the modeling scene has come calling once again and audiences will see Rashida walk the runway for Rainy Womack at this year’s London’s Fashion Week. Suffice it to say that Earthquake and Rashida have come together with shared ambitions, traditional values and unwavering love and support
for one another.
