Survivor Story: Monique Goodwin
On a warm Sunday morning in August, I woke up at 6 a.m. tired and short of breath. I thought it was the aftermath of spending the previous day at an amusement park with my 11-year-old nephew, Dallas. Being out of breath was not new to me because I was usually exhausted after completing household […]
Inspired: Autumn Newman & Tammy McCallie
Autumn Newman inspired by Tammy McCallie Tammy, Around mid-January of last year I thought I was simply getting a new black lab puppy from a friend of my mom’s. Little did I know my life would soon change for the better. I gained a new best friend/mentor and someone who constantly inspires me. Whether it […]
Inspired: Katie Dyson & Mary Fortune
Katie Dyson inspired by Mary Fortune Mary, Cheerleader, mentor, comedian, leader, teacher, friend – it’s rare to find all these things bundled into one human, but somehow you make it look easy. You’re a force for your people, making sure they feel valued and supported through thick and thin. You’re a guide through new territory […]
Health Statistics: Spring 2023
52% of children aged 6 to 8 who have had a cavity in their primary (baby) teeth, according to the CDC. You can prevent cavities in children by: Teaching them to brush their teeth at least twice a day and floss regularly Getting enough fluoride, both through the toothpaste they use and your family’s water […]
Health in a Minute: Spring 2023
Q. I notice that my baby gets dehydrated when she’s sick, but I don’t always know if it’s serious enough to call for a trip to the doctor. Any tips for a first-time mom? A. Though being a first-time parent can be frightening, your new baby is fortunately very resilient! There are several things to […]
Inspired: Kayla Bates & Toccora Johnson-Petersen
Kayla Bates inspired by Toccora Johnson-Petersen Dear Toccora, I want to first start by thanking you! Thank you for your encouragement and support over the years. Thank you for showing me how much hard work truly pays off. Representation is important and needed for women of color, and you so graciously embody that. You are […]
Inspired: Cindy Mills & Angie Hullander Stiggins
Cindy Mills, inspired by Angie Hullander Stiggins Angie, I’ve reflected a lot on the strong female leaders who shaped my career in some shape or form. I have been blessed to work with many female leaders during my career who exemplify many of the traits that I now want to pour into others that I […]
Leaving a Legacy
The Practicalities of Wills and Estate Planning Although it’s difficult to imagine leaving your loved ones behind, it’s an inevitability that we will all face at some point. It can be helpful to think of estate planning as simply another way of taking care of your family. Stephany Pedigo, attorney at Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, […]
Her Story: Donna Johnson
Donna Johnson Embraces Life’s Challenges & Opportunities Ten years ago, I was about to turn 50 and, for the first time in my adult life, I did not have a job. My company had reorganized and, after 26 years, I was no longer needed. I knew the change was coming and had taken steps to […]
Spring Into Cleaning
Spring is synonymous with fresh starts. Warmer weather ushers in a whole host of new traditions and tasks, and one that has been at the forefront for centuries is the notion of spring cleaning. While there are certain tasks such as dusting or vacuuming that should be done with much more regularity, others tend to […]
