Whether you meet her in person or by phone or—as is the norm during the global COVID-19 pandemic—by video conference, dance therapist and teacher Sybil Stanonis comes across as confident, passionate, full-of-energy and her zest for life is palpable. But if you’d met her in 2014—or...
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...
“The strong Black woman is as much a myth as Superwoman,” Cassandra James-Weathersby, 45, said. It’s not personal strength or resilience or passion that Cassie, as she’s known to friends, takes exception with: It’s the external pressure to appear invincible, unstoppable, indefatigable that keeps women, particularly...
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 Anna Stracey Originally from the historic English town of Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, Hannah Cohen trained as a speech therapist before she moved to Montreal in 1967. There she pursued a Bachelor degree in Linguistics and Psychology at McGill University before receiving her Masters in Speech...
Cindy Grant serves as the Executive Director of the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance, working with agencies throughout the county to combat the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. It’s a role that she came to after experiencing the kind of tragedy every parent fears the...