“Network like a woman” is new terminology to me, but I’ve been watching men network like men for years. During my training as a facial plastic surgeon, I was often …
Social GOATS: Getting Others Aware Today Successfully
Author and motivational speaker Rasheed Ongunlau once said, “It is not blindly pushing your own agenda that will enrich the world. It is your ability and willingness to understand, appreciate, …
FROM HER PERSPECTIVE: Miss Louisiana 2019
(headshot photography by Steven Palowsky) “Are pageants even still relevant?” “Are you sure you still want to compete? Aren’t you getting a little too old to be dedicating so much …
Levi’s Legacy
My son, Levi, will never turn 4 years old. He will never have a 4th birthday party, surrounded by friends wearing Paw Patrol party hats. He will not grin with …
Louisiana Meets Idaho: The Trip of a Lifetime
The 10 of us had been planning our trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon River for over 18 months before we finally set out on the rafts. We’d …
Tabula Rasa Design: The mind is blank but emphasizes the freedom of individuals to author their own soul…
On unicorn-like rare occasions, I have the enviable project where my clients have no real preconceived ideas or direction in which they want their home to go. When this happens, …
It’s Permanent: A Little of This and A Little of That, Turn the look you HAVE into the look you WANT…
It’s Permanent and Anna Stephens work together by creating a plan for you to turn the look you have into the look you want. A combination of Botox, dermal fillers, …
Water, the Incredible Life Force…Not All Water Is Created Equal
Masura Emoto wrote an elegant book that I picked up again from our extensive office library. His New York Times best seller is entitled The Hidden Messages In Water. The …
Keeping it Real with Teri Netterville: A Fresh Start
The beginning of each new school year was always one of my favorite times when I was a little girl. The excitement of seeing all of my friends again after …
Reclaiming & Restoring My Life & My Home
Can you pinpoint a precise moment that changed absolutely everything about your life? That literally changed the trajectory of your path? For me, that moment in history came in the …
Don’t Quit Your Day DREAM
One hot Fall afternoon in the mid 1980s, a small but mighty 6-year-old twirled into her very first class at Miss Tommie’s School of Dance. Her new leather ballet shoes …
This is Us
My wedding dress isn’t the only thing that no longer fits. I’m not the same person that my husband married. Fifteen years in, I remember what that woman looked like, …
Hostess with the Mostess: 5 Steps for an EPIC Halloween Party
If you’re thinking about doing a glam hostess with the mostess Halloween party, here’s a step-by-step guide! Theme: Decide the type of Halloween party you want to have. Do you …
5 Ways To Find Financial Peace with Your Spouse
Under the influence of romance, practicalities often go overlooked or unaddressed. While disputes over who takes out the garbage might not be lifechanging, studies show that couples who can’t agree …
A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Louisiana’s first female governor set a high bar for public service and ethics during her administration and in the years leading up to her election to the state’s highest office. …
Integrate your health: Cooking Oils
Heat pan. Add oil. Cook food. It’s that simple, right? Nope. The type of cooking oil you choose affects not only the flavor but the safety of your food. Cooking …
Express Yourself: Be Bold this Halloween Season
The Fawn Before we begin, I want to say you can do this look with your everyday makeup. Therefore, it’s ideal for a last minute Halloween costume! Start by doing …
Fashion Fades, Style is Eternal
Photography: Brittany Strickland and Jarrett Warren Styling and Clothing: Sarah Lyles with Skeleton Key Vintage and Summer Swearingen with Bullets & Butterflies Vintage Location: A special thank you to Shreveport …
Erasing the Stigmas of Dyslexia & ADHD: Just the Facts Without All the Hype
Just hearing the labels ADHD or Dyslexia for some gives them chills and anxiety, but the truth is that everyone has cognitive skill differences and the knowing is half the …
You Are Cordially Invited to Join: Community Reads
A book club led by Community Foundation of North Louisiana Written by Kristi Gustavson, CEO of the Community Foundation I am a reader. That said, if I am a reader, …