By Tiffany Rucker, MBA Did you know that your words are strong enough to move mountains? Maybe not a mountain in the physical sense, but the mountains of your life can be conquered—or not—depending on your word choice. There’s a saying I often heard while growing up: “Sticks...
The term minimalism is also used to describe a trend in design and architecture where in the subject is reduced to its necessary elements. Minimalist design has been highly influenced by Japanese traditional design and architecture. In addition, the work of De Stijl artists is...
Karen Rae, a 49-year-old single mother of two-daughters and businesswoman, teared up as she recited the lyrics of her late grandmother’s song, “Where in the World Have We Been?” Written more than a half-century ago, it’s still incredibly relevant today: “In circles of life we...
By Candi Bryan Any time I get to share my story, I look at it as an opportunity to save another woman’s life. The fact that I am here to tell my story is a miracle. I am a walking miracle. God gave me a second chance...
Tina Levene has made a name for herself as a clean comedienne, five-time author and motivational public speaker. She is polished, confident, energetic, passionate and dynamic—and, at 45, she is 22 years into her recovery journey. “It’ll be 23 years in January 2021, which I...
By Elliott Potter When people drive up to Amy Procopio's house in Holly Ridge, N.C., they might encounter not one but two emergency vehicles parked there. One is a police vehicle, while the other is a Ford 250 pickup truck tricked out for fire service. Some people...
All graphics created and owned by ITK Consultants; used with permission Cuban-American executive coach Margarita Sarmiento knows a thing or two about unconscious bias—not only professionally but very personally, as well. “When they meet me for the first time or hear of my birthplace for the first...
Auvyonna Graydon co-founded her business, Tranquil LLC, at 21, while working at Whole Foods. She nurtured it—and her bank account—while she worked at the Florida Department of Revenue. Now, at just 27, she’s declared her independence and made the leap to dedicating herself full-time to...
By Anna M.A. Stracey Talking about who is or is not a friend isn’t a comfortable thing. On Facebook the kid we went to middle school with but we haven’t spoken to in 30-plus years is our friend because we can see sweet pictures of their...
By Elliott Potter My father was a flawed man. As it turns out, so am I. For this pair of Potters, however, the impacts of our imperfections on fatherhood proved a stark contrast. I came out ahead. My son and I share the kind of bond that became...