By Kendyl Lynch I’m a young female entrepreneur who is launching a new business thousands of miles from her hometown. My journey to open my fitness studio in Tampa is a dream come true. As I sit here writing this, I feel incredibly grateful and fortunate to...
By Pam Williams Pam (above, right) lost her wife, Marci (above, left), to cancer earlier this year; she’s sharing this new chapter of her journey, along with her pup Finn, via Facebook at Pam and Finn’s Journey through Grief - Year 1. We asked her permission...
By Jennifer Davis Dodd One of my best friends died suddenly on May 14, 2021. I was in an after-hours work meeting when my husband tried to call me. I declined the call and texted “in mtg.” He texted back: “911.” When I called him, sitting in...
By Communicare Domestic violence and cybersecurity are two issues that are more connected than you might think. Stay safe by following these valuable tech safety tips. 1. Adjust Your Social Media Settings By switching your accounts to private mode, you can help prevent others from viewing your personal...
By Tina Miller, Founder and Executive Director of Florida Recovery Schools of Tampa Bay, Inc. September is National Recovery Month, and we’re thrilled to spotlight the incredible work being done with youth in recovery! Victory High School is the first Recovery High School in Tampa Bay...
Thrift shopping and repurposing vintage clothing, accessories and furniture certainly have a trendy side—as we all know, everything comes back into fashion at some point. It’s also a significant step toward decreasing waste and environmental impact. For instance, did you know that the fashion industry produces...
By Jennifer Davis Dodd Three years ago, Lisa Cook and Leslie Heins co-founded a nonprofit dedicated to women’s empowerment and connection. The two have worked together in their event planning business for decades. “We started out as business partners, not friends,” Cook said. “But now we’re sisters.” Their...
By Audra Cona, PHR, SHRM-CP Exceptional leaders seem to have an innate knack for being a magnetic force and inspiring the people around them, don’t you think? It might be simple to assume leaders become this way by having all the answers. Actually, some of the greatest...
By Anna M. A. Stracey Yes, you read that right: It is okay not to miss your kid. This summer, after more than a year of COVID lockdown and close quarters, I sent my child to camp. Not for one week, not for two weeks, but for...
By Tiffany Rucker, MBA Practicing self-care means deliberately doing what is best for you. That doesn’t necessarily mean “me first,” but it does mean “me now.” Knowing—and editing—who is in your circle is one of the best things you can do to care for yourself. Family members can be...