“EX”-Mas Survival Guide

Lola MagazineFelecia Williams, Louisiana Ladies

Written by Felecia Williams Owner of My Spa My Way Ah, the holidays – a time of cheer, goodwill, and for some, awkward family gatherings featuring that one special guest star: your ex-partner. If you find yourself in this less-than-ideal situation, fear not! We’ve got your …

Minding the Gap

Lola MagazineLouisiana Ladies, Payton Denney

As a young adult, I never imagined the picture of raising children to involve me lying face down in the yard with turf in my teeth. And yet, here I am. I blame middle school as it is, most assuredly, a contact sport. This fall, …

Dr. Julie Lessiter

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport, Louisiana Ladies, Megann McDaniel

Megann McDaniel, another great leader in the area, recently sat down with Dr. Lessiter to discuss her role at LSUS and how other women can step into their own and find their positive vibe. Dr. Julie Lessiter is the Vice Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives at …

The Bayou Woman

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport, Louisiana Ladies

Captain Wendy Wilson Billiot, better known as “The Bayou Woman,” takes the term Louisiana Lady to a new level. Captain Wendy is a US Coast Guard licensed captain and this Louisiana Lady has truly done it all. The list of her accomplishments include: freelance writer, …

Empowered Women Empower Women

Lola MagazineFelecia Williams, Louisiana Ladies

We’re almost halfway through the year, where are you? Today, women in congress are making their voices heard in record numbers. We have more than 75 million women in the U.S. workforce. We are more educated than ever before, have increased our salary cap more …

Mama Down

Lola MagazineLouisiana Ladies, Payton Denney

“All work and no play make Jack a dull boy.”  I remember lines to books and movies like I should be memorizing scripture. I don’t know why, but simple phrases heard or read once are forever etched on my brain — rattling around from day …

Lola Update: Chef Hardette Harris

Lola MagazineBevin Hicks, Louisiana Ladies

Lola Magazine has had the honor of bringing you the stories of countless inspirational women and families over the past six years. Here are just a few updates on some of our most heartfelt stories and inspiring women. It has been a challenging couple of …

Fanny Packs of Faith

Lola MagazineLouisiana Ladies, Payton Denney

My mother-in-law wears a fanny pack. Since meeting my husband in 1995, I can’t recall a time when she hasn’t adorned one. I remember wondering as a teenager what she carried in it. Unlike my mother’s large and fashionable handbags, the practical fanny pack only …

The Legend Returns Home: Kim Mulkey

Lola MagazineLola Shreveport, Louisiana Ladies, Victoria Arnold

An Impressive and Inspiring Career Continues at LSU Written by Victoria Arnold Basketball Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalist, storied college coach and Louisiana native Kim Mulkey has spent decades inspiring athletes and pushing past barriers. Along with her natural athletic talent, Mulkey’s perseverance, endurance …