2016 March/April

Apparel Designed for Fashionable, Active Women

By Tonya Jameson When most people think of fashion design, New York and Parisian runways come to mind. Talibah Dawan imagines Serena Williams diving for a tennis ball. Dawan’s fashion world is sweaty, active and cute. Dawan owns Charlotte-based Cotton Locks Inc.…
2016 March/April

The Journey to Fit is Hard

3 Women Share How Weight Loss Goals Turned to Healthy Lifestyles By Tonya Jameson Each year, many of us make resolutions to lose weight, cut sugar, eat healthier and exercise more. We drink the latest cleanses, embrace trendy diets and (re)join gyms.…
2016 March/April

One Hard Lesson

In my 20s, buying Coach handbags, Nine West shoes and Bulova watches made me happy. I had to be the first woman in my crew with the latest trend. When I was happy, I shopped. When I wasn’t happy, I shopped.…