Brandy Evans is the Vice President of Communications at the Shreveport-Bossier Convention and Tourist Bureau In 2016 I met my hero – Oprah Winfrey, the philanthropist, media mogul and counselor to the world. We talked for 30 minutes about my experience with Weight Watchers and later …
A legacy of generosity, strength and passion. What makes Ainsley Anderson Herlevic a Lola Lady? It’s her charisma, uniqueness, wit and talent. She exemplifies each of these with humility and grace. Ainsley was born on November 22, 1988, from the union of her parents, Mark …
You have strong, exuberant women in your family. Maybe you already know your nana’s favorite game show, your great-aunt’s secret cherry pie recipe, and your older sister’s love for sewing. You know how your mom likes her coffee and your grandma’s favorite Sunday drive excursion. …
It’s time to un-cork Louisiana’s tastiest craze – and see what’s bubbling Something’s popping in Shreveport and it’s more than the corks to the bubbly. Champagne Charlie’s Portable Bubble Bar is serving up Champagne and Prosecco….um, YES! Just as sparkling and bubbly as the Prosecco …
Molly Causey Gilliam – Miss Louisiana 2005 Hi, my name is Molly. I’m a daughter, a wife, a mother, a teacher, and a former Miss Louisiana … wait, what? That’s how most people respond when they learn that about me — and sometimes even I …
A tribute to friendships around the world. This is a long, drawn-out, thank-you letter. It is a letter to every woman who has seen in me a vibrant soul worth love and sunshine and care, especially when I didn’t think myself worthy of any such …
Jane Smith Green personifies the joys of being a modern-day grandmother. If Green Acres was the place to be, you might find such a parallel world in the community of Antioch on the outskirts of Farmerville in Union Parish. Jayne Smith Green is one of those …
Louisiana Ladies’ favorite brews and breweries. Look out boys, there’s a new babe in town. And she loves craft beer. With breweries setting up shop in every major Louisiana city, your laid-back LOLA Ladies are loving the local brews. A perfect place for the girls …
Written by Kaysie Hermes Bolton, Founder/Owner of Bayou Blend Apparel Kaysie is a Shreveport Native. She moved to Lake Charles in 1997, graduated from TexasChristian University in 2003, and made Lake Charles her permanent home in 2006. *Lake Charles locals can shop Bayou Blend Apparel …
Louisiana Tech students receive the Corre Anding Stegall Leadership Award- Kappa Delta’s highest individual collegiate honor By Madison Kaufman College. It’s something that you think about a lot growing up. What will it be like? Where will I go? How will I be involved? People …
Winston Churchill once said, “The most beautiful voice in the world is that of an educated southern woman.” For us southern women, however, the most beautiful voice in the world is the voice of our daughters, once they discover it and then find the courage …
Our story is not new. In fact, the probability of similar stories in your life or that of someone you care about is more likely than not. In every walk of life, every race, every faith and in every income bracket, there are women who …
Turns out, I did not reach my dreams. Of course, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, seeing as all I ever wanted was to be on “Star Search.” All I ever wanted to do was be a singer. I was in multiple bands, and knew …
“And the Reserve Champion trophy goes to … Shelly Marie.” My awkward, Kool-Aid dyed, 12-year-old self approached the stage to receive my trophy with applause. (OK, so maybe 6 people were clapping.) I was beaming and walked off the stage clutching my trophy and told …
“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives, and when he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” ~ The angel, Clarence, speaking to George Bailey in the Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” This annual Christmas story airs every …
As I’m sitting at my desk excited about the opportunity to write this article “from her perspective,” I’m pondering what does her perspective mean for me? Is it my perspective as a wife? As newly pregnant with my first child? As a friend? As a …
As Laurie Calahan waited in the waiting room of the Gingerbread House Children’s Advocacy Center, she immediately knew she wanted to give back to an organization that helped her family during one of its most difficult times. Calahan chose to use her talents as a …
JENNIER BAXTER I started fishing with my daddy when I was a little girl. He fished in tournaments, so I have always been around the sport. I got my first boat when I was sixteen, and when I sold it I still fished in ponds or …
My crazy idea to become a funeral director started when I was about 10 years old. My great grandfather passed away and after being at the funeral home in Gladewater, Texas, for his viewing and service, I knew exactly this is what I wanted to …
