“A place where ideas can land and take off again” A few months ago, I found myself back in Oslo, Norway visiting friends, including Anders—my dear outgoing, tree-hugging, Viking lookalike. He told me about a small, hidden, and...
Nicole Bold, our January Woman of the Month, is an active entrepreneur, friend, and mother. Her days are full from sunrise to sunset, with hardly a wasted minute. Downtime is filled with productive planning or essential bonding, so...
In Part I of Nicole’s interview, we learned about her early life as a girl who was constantly moving across the country, unable to retain friendships and having to deal with the realities of living in dangerous neighborhoods. She...
When I first saw Nicole, I was immediately taken by the aura of self-confidence and down-to-earth grace she carried in her posture, even if she were simply sitting on a bar stool, typing on her laptop. Tall and willowy, but also toned...
I have always been interested in learning about the history and beliefs of different religions, particularly Buddhism. I recently came back from a ten-day adventure in Japan, where I had the opportunity to visit one of the most famous...
Our October Woman of the Month, Lauren Fellows, is a devoted follower of fashion. Her artistry is informed not only by experience and practice but also by research and innovation. She enjoys trying out new looks and experimenting for...
A woman from Houston named Crystal McDowell went missing on the day Hurricane Harvey hit. After the storm passed and some of the floodwaters cleared, her body was found. A few days later, her ex-husband confessed to strangling her....
We’ve had the honor of speaking to Lauren Fellows, a recent graduate of City House’s Transitional Living Program who is taking her life back from difficult times. In Part I of her interview, Lauren talked about what...
I was humbled to speak to a young woman whose life experiences are both uniquely hers and yet also a reflection of youths in transition all around the world. Model Behaviors, as you may know, collaborates every year with City House,...
There’s a popular gospel tune that says, “I don’t look like what I’ve been through.” A message of hope cloaked with resilience, the popularity of the phrase breathes strength. It’s safe to say, that...
