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Casondra Burkley is Turning Trauma Into Triumph

July 4, 2025

Casondra Burkley, LCSW-S, M.Div, LSSGB, ADS is a woman of many titles—CEO, therapist, pastor, playwright, speaker—but what she embodies most is resilience. As the…

Crab in a Basket: Breaking Free from the Mindset That Holds Us Back

July 2, 2025

Written by: Dr. Sonya Alise McKinzie In the heart of every community lies a story—of resilience, of triumph, and sometimes, of struggle against invisible…

Redemption Bank: Where Culture, Capital, and Community Converge

July 2, 2025

A new chapter in banking is being written, boldly, intentionally, and unapologetically inclusive. Redemption Bank is more than a financial institution. It’s a movement…

How Arthur Wheeler Spirits Is Redefining Bourbon & Putting Women at the Center of the Pour

July 2, 2025

Long considered a “boys’ club” beverage, bourbon is experiencing a renaissance—and this time, women are leading the charge. Today, nearly 40% of whiskey drinkers…

Christopher King: A Legacy of Leadership, Education, and Empowerment in Pasco County

July 1, 2025

Christopher King, the grandson of blues legend B.B. King, has officially announced his candidacy for Pasco County School Board District 1. With a student-first,…

Breaking the Silence, Honoring PTSD Awareness & Men’s Mental Health Month with Dr. Shareefah N. Al’Uqdah

June 28, 2025

June marks two critical observances in the mental health world: National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Awareness Month and Men’s Mental Health Month. These designations…

Honoring National Beautician’s Day: Celebrating the Artistry of Alisha LaVon

June 26, 2025

June 26 | National Beautician’s Day Feature Every year on June 26, we recognize National Beautician’s Day—a time to celebrate the talented professionals who…

MEN’S HEALTH MATTERS: SPOTLIGHT ON DR. AKANNI SALAKO AND THE PATH TO HOLISTIC WELLNESS

June 21, 2025

As Men’s Health Month shines a spotlight on the importance of well-being, there’s no better time to introduce readers to Dr. Akanni Salako—a trailblazer…

Turning “One Day” into Day One: How April Smith’s Planner Is Helping People Achieve Big Audacious Goals

June 17, 2025

Today the world often worships hustle culture and multitasking, April Smith is teaching people to slow down, focus, and achieve more—intentionally. As the creator…

Raising Spirits with Purpose: How Dr. Dawn O’Neal is Redefining Whiskey, Sustainability, and Legacy

June 16, 2025

In a world where bourbon is steeped in tradition and male-dominated expectations, Dr. Dawn O’Neal is crafting a new legacy—one where purpose meets premium…