In the realm of fashion, where colors, textures, and forms converge, there lies meaningful narratives of women who have brought their passions to life with pride, art, and purpose. These women inspire us to believe, that WE TOO can create our own stories of success. …
Fall Bucket List in Louisiana
As the warm embrace of summer gives way to the crisp and inviting embrace of autumn, Louisiana reveals its enchanting tapestry of fall experiences. From the aromatic spice of Cajun cuisine to the fanfare of football season, the Pelican State transforms into a captivating playground …
Lola Weddings 2023
Hill Country Hill Country Village presents an experience that encapsulates romance, tranquility, and rustic charm. This enchanting venue, with its serene ambiance and dedicated staff, Hill Country Village Wedding Venue sets the stage for dream weddings that exceed expectations. Versatile Indoor and Outdoor Spaces: Couples …
Three Generations Celebrating 100 Years of Award-Winning Service
Three generations of Boudreaux’s have been serving Louisiana with their award-winning service for 100 years. In 1999, Douglas and Jennifer Boudreaux purchased Boudreaux’s new drug store in Shreveport and have been serving our community for over 24 years. Boudreaux’s Specialty Compounding Pharmacy is where patients …
Girls Trip to Tupelo: Why You Should Go & What to Do
If you think of Tupelo as “that other Elvis place that’s not Graceland,” then stop what you’re doing and start planning your trip to Tupelo. While this small town (population 37,000 as of 2021) in northeast Mississippi has lots of activity choices for everyone, such …
Kristen King Holmes
Skipping class isn’t always recommended, but that one decision changed the trajectory of Kristen King Holmes’ life forever. When she skipped her LSU class to join the Army, she never dreamed it would put her in the courtroom with Saddam Hussein, land her on national …
Girl Dad 2.0: The “D” Word…Dating
When I was first approached to write this column, one of the questions I had was exactly what the readers would want to see. “Normal stuff and also specifics like how they are different, sports, when they start dating…” and I held my breath. Dating…. …
Hostess with the Mostess: Charming Your Chakras
Your Guide to Balancing Your Energies with a Dash of Fun! Greetings, fellow cosmic travelers! Are you feeling a little out of sync with the universe lately? Fear not, for we have a delightful solution that will have you floating on clouds of positive vibes. …
Writing it All Down
Written by Donesa Walker, M.Ed. BCCS, LearningRx Shreveport Writing the Feelings Down: Catharsis is the process of releasing and providing relief from strong or repressed emotions. IT is a wonderful process of healing that is necessary for the brain and body but often people skip …
Summer Bucket List
As the sun casts its golden glow upon the world and the days stretch lazily before us, there’s an undeniable sense of urgency to seize the essence of summer and revel in its boundless possibilities. With a spirit of adventure and a thirst for new …
Make-A-Wish: A spark of hope can change everything…
Chris Greicius and the Founding of Make-A-Wish Like most great endeavors in life, it started with two seemingly simple concepts: a wish—and a desire to make a difference for someone else. Christopher James Greicius was only five years old when he was diagnosed with Stage …
My Skin My Way: Loving the Skin I’m In
Skincare is always the first and last part of my day. As a young girl, before my mother would even consider allowing me to wear makeup, she insisted I learn how to properly clean my face. Why? Because my mother thought selling Mary Kay products …
Inspiration Strikes: A Flair for Fashion
Hi, I’m Elizabeth, and I am a rising senior at C.E. Byrd High School. In school, you can find me working as a member of the yearbook staff, organizing an upcoming service event as the President of Z Club, or working on a new collection …
Men’s Fertility: Is it on the Decline?
In 2022, a review article reported that, globally, male fertility was on the decline. Sperm counts decreased by approximately 1.2% from years 1973 to 2018. Specifically, sperm counts decreased from an average of 104 million sperm/mL to 49 million sperm/mL. The decline was thought to …
The AI Renaissance
Artificial intelligence (AI), which has become an integral part of our lives, has also been one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving fields of technology in recent years. It has revolutionized various industries and has enhanced human capabilities…From self-driving cars to personalized advertising, to even …
The Beauty Issue
Anna Stephens Anna Stephens Aesthetics, a full-service medical aesthetics center in Ruston, stands firm on one principle, Quality Should Never Be A Compromise. Anna and her team are committed to being the only place you need to feel confident and maintain your healthy, beautiful look. …
Luxe Beauty on a Budget
Most of us LADIES LOVE luxury beauty products but finding drugstore products that perform just as well as their expensive colleagues feels like a win all around. With a little trial and error, we found some drug store stand outs that offer all the goodness …
Business Spotlight: Chris Hart
Chris Hart grew up in Ruston with craftsmanship in his blood. His grandfather was a cabinet maker and a skilled woodworker. When his grandfather wasn’t working on houses, he was crafting wooden boats and had the honor of creating hand-carved longbows for the LSU Archery …
The Magnitude of Your Presence: Denise Arthur
Denise Arthur – Forever a Louisiana Lady and Legend May the goodness and richness of her life reside in the deepest part of our hearts forever If only you could sense how important you are to the lives of those you meet; how important you …



























