By Jennifer Wilson I graduated college with a B.S. in Communications and a concentration in Broadcast Communications. While pursuing my degree I worked for a real estate agent, helping to market his listings. I had no real knowledge of or experience in “public relations,” yet that’s...
By Elliott Potter I am a journalist by calling. I am not a guru or a personal counselor – not even close. I’ve developed a strong interest in personal transformation, mainly because my own experiences piqued my curiosity. After witnessing the power of authentic transformation, I have...
By Elliott Potter The turn of the calendar to 2020 brings us to an intersection that most people would just as soon avoid, as the approach of a watershed election crosses paths with our experiences in social media. While online communication has improved our lives in many...
In the busy holiday season, when her nonprofit is providing assistance to more than 10,000 families and individuals across Pinellas County, we sat down with nonprofit executive Melinda Perry to discuss the joy and challenges of transformational leadership. Perry is RCS Pinellas’ Chief Operating Officer,...
The old adage might be that a woman’s place is in the kitchen, but that hasn’t been the case in commercial kitchens. In the restaurant world, the top spot is usually occupied by a man. Maybe even the top two or three spots. Not so in...
Julia Delmerico is a bit bemused to find herself the subject of a profile around passion projects. “If you asked me five years ago if I’d be interested in riding a bike for two days and 165 miles to benefit the community, I may have looked...
By Elliott Potter Gratitude has no time stamp. In earnest form, it exists on a continuum—with a beginning, but no end. A good life builds on gratitude. It’s a snowball effect that starts at a young age. One of the first phrases most children learn is “thank...
By Jenna Lynne Roberts I sit in silence across from a stranger. My eyes float across the symbols on the cards between us. The King of Pentacles Reversed. The Ace of Cups Reversed. Five of Pentacles. She is clearly having a rough moment in life. A...
By Jennifer Davis Dodd A few weeks ago, the world dimmed a bit, became a bit more grey. We lost a lovely woman, a woman of faith and passion and love. A radiant spirit with an infinite passion to serve others. We’d love to tell you HERStory…. Lola Ann...
By Jennifer Vickery It all started when my computer crashed. My mother’s helper called in sick. It was a Monday. My 2-year-old and 3-month-old needed me and so did my work. But this isn’t a story about that. This is a story about a complete stranger’s...