When I first heard about Cameron Macnicol’s life, I was drawn in. Spending months out at sea is a unique enough existence, but throughout the past year, while working on a commercial cargo ship, Cameron was brought into a world of...
We’re so delighted to have Misha Sturns as our August Woman of the Month. If you missed Part I of our interview with her, we talked about sibling rivalry, boy band crushes, pursuing secret dreams, and unexpected career paths. In...
I’m the consummate observer. I feel most comfortable sitting in the corner with a good book and in a position with walls on either side. From this vantage point, people can’t really get a good view of me, and there’s only one angle...
Michelle Welch is our June Woman of the Month. In Part I of our interview, she shared stories about growing up in East Texas, then moving to Dallas to become a lawyer, and eventually opening her own, unique shop. In Part II, we delve...
The first time I met Michelle, it was because Toni sent me to her store, SoulTopia, to interview her and take photos. I was so nervous because usually, I conduct my interviews over the phone and through email. I Googled SoulTopia to...
Our May Woman of the Month is the legendary Carlotta Lennox. In Part I of our interview with her, she took us to Enid, Oklahoma, where she was raised with two brothers and a sister by a dad who revolutionized the chicken fried steak...
I remember the first time I met Carlotta. We were working for Neiman Marcus, and I had just moved to Dallas. I was like, “Wow this woman is gorgeous…I need to get back to the gym, pronto!” I had packed a little lunch that day, and I...
Earlier this month, we introduced Ann Lopez as our April Woman of the Month. In Part I of our interview with her, she shared hilarious stories about her childhood growing up in Ft. Worth, having her son at seventeen, and forging her...
I have a very eclectic group of good friends. I take pride in those friendships, and whenever I receive compliments on those amazing friends, I can’t help but agree! You would think that I made each and every one of those friends take...
Kelly Cruse is the new Executive Director of New Friends New Life (NFNL). Since 2012, she has helped usher its reach and impact to new heights, transforming the lives of hundreds of formerly trafficked and exploited women, teens, and...
