2017 July/August

Marvelous Marbella, Spain!

By Dee Dixon To See All of the Marvelous Marbella, Spain Photo’s Click “Here” When my brother, Lloyd, and his fiancé, Cheryl Randle, invited me to join them at their time-share in Marbella, Spain, I did not hesitate, especially when Cheryl found round-trip tickets from JFK for $450!…
2017 July/August

A Taste of Eastern Europe

  By Jimese S. Orange We have Charlotte’s diverse immigrant population to thank for giving us access to a dynamic array of ethnic foods. Explore eastern European cuisine off the beaten path at family-owned restaurants specializing in Bosnian and Polish comfort foods.…
Travel

Taking A Trip? Consider Travel Insurance

  By Shanell Varner, Owner of Moonglade Travel You’ve put a lot of thought into planning an exciting vacation, but did you plan for everything? We all know that trips get canceled, connections get missed, and luggage gets lost. When things go wrong, what’s your plan? …
Lifestyle

You are the choices you make

By Elizabeth Colen A friend of mine shared a statement with me that she heard at a funeral. It was so profound to me that I would like to share it with you. “When you are born, you look like your Mom and Dad, but when you die you look like the choices you’ve made.”…
Style

3 Fashion Tips for Petite Women

By Majesty Acheampong The term “petite” refers to women who are 5’4 and under. I fall into this category because I am a fierce 4’11 and 3/4ths…yes, every quarter inch counts (lol). Although, I wrote this post to help out my fellow petite sistas, these styling tips are helpful for anyone who wants to be mindful of proportions and overall fit.…
Lifestyle

A Feel Good Glow – Do You Have One?

By Robin Fonsha It was a lazy Sunday afternoon and my husband and I were chilling on the sofa. He was doing his thing (flipping between golf and any other sport he could find); and I was doing my thing (reading articles social media).…
Lifestyle

Understanding Generational Differences in the Workplace 

By Deborah Walker Millennials comprise the fastest-growing segment of today’s workforce, one that was designed by baby boomers and now often is managed by Gen Xers. Each generation has different goals, motivators and preferences. At work, generational differences can affect everything, including recruiting, building teams, dealing with change, motivating, managing and maintaining and increasing productivity.…
Style

Trend Alert: How to Style the Denim Dress

By Majesty Acheampong I’ve been on the hunt for a denim shirtdress for some tim e now, because it’s such an effortless throw on and go #ootd option. Denim dresses are great casual wardrobe staples for Sunday brunch or a day full of errands. …
2017 March/April

Pearls of Hope 

By Eren Simpson Photo courtesy of Marissa Joy Kaplan Photography What started as a weekly women’s bible study among friends has evolved into a nonprofit organization that’s expanding its reach beyond the members’ living rooms. In 2013, Katrina McCain and her friends were all attending different churches when they all felt the need for female fellowship opportunities.…