Stephanie Bryant is an Oncology Sales Manager for a leading Biotech company by day and aspiring free-lance writer by night. A certified wanderlust spirit and art junkie Stephanie indulges in global travel with a healthy fascination with all things arts and culture. instilling the same values into her daughter. She is currently penning the memoir of her mother who was the First African American to win a national tennis title. She seeks to combine her education, creative gift and passion for writing about the beauty of the world that ignites conversation about modern cultural and social issues. Follow on Twitter @stephbreal and Instagram, Stephbreal.
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Josie Volpentesta is a professional Makeup Artist from Chicago’s upscale North Shore suburbs and has solidified herself as one of the best makeup artists in the entertainment industry. For over a decade she has worked with "A" list celebrities, hit TV shows, and various magazines. Last year Josie launched her own lip gloss under her label, Makeup by Josie. Josie shares some of her favorite products that will help you achieve and maintain a good look.
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Nicole Leacock is a Canadian artist born into a very Jamaican family. She has worked at what seems like hundreds of jobs in her lifetime, but always comes back to some form of self-expression. Nicole’s abstract expressionism paintings grace the homes of art enthusiasts from around the world, including many specially commissioned pieces. She’s written coffee table books such as chronicling her hair journey in her 20’s, and a cheeky pocket guide for straight women dating titled “Cheat, Gay, Love”. Nicole will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of her “guilt free style” blog, a platform for her to share the ups and downs of motherhood, love of fashion, and how to live your best life on a budget. Nicole currently resides in sunny Los Angeles, CA with her hot husband, actor Richard Leacock and her loving you-tuber son Maxwell.
Ruthi Davis is a global multimedia editor/writer, author, speaker, empowerment coach, business & brand strategist, and consultant. She is also the founder of Superfly Supermom (www.SuperflySupermom.com), SuperKids Chronicles, and frequent contributor for Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, Mogul Influencer, Bonbon Break, Red Tricycle, Scary Mommy, the Mainstream Channel, and a panel expert for featured authors on Consumer Health Digest. Ruthi also serves as a Director for New Business Development & Client Relations, as well as Editorial Director and consultant of strategic brand communications for iconnectyou.today. Contact Ruthi at [email protected].
Melanie Redd is a fitness professional in Dayton, Ohio, and the owner of Melanie Redd Performance Training. Specializing in total wellness, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and weight loss, Melanie has been helping clients achieve health and happiness since 2011. She is a practicing lifestyle change/health/fitness coach, has developed injury prevention and performance programs for high school and adult athletes, and has a virtual personal training and corporate wellness app. She’s passionate about helping clients realize their full potential through functional movement, healthy eating, and healthy thought patterns. Melanie is also passionate about travel and incorporating sport, exercise and wellness practices into her adventures.
Diane Cordon has been a licensed esthetician for 15 years with a wealth of knowledge, training and experience. She’s worked with world renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Julius Few, founder and owner of The Few Institute. While working with Dr. Few, she helped to upstart his non-profit, The Few Initiative for Children. Diane also became a board member of the Society of Plastic Surgery for Skin Care Specialists (SPSSCS), an organization that educates other estheticians and nurses in the plastic surgery field. Her experience prompted her to be selected to visit the Decleor/Carita Labs in Paris, France, which honored her excellence in skin care and product knowledge. Diane’s clients include "A" list celebrities working in radio, TV and film.
Sruthi Swaminathan is a Chicago-based neuroscience Ph.D and home chef who currently works as a freelance marketing consultant and food writer. She creates original content for her food blog, Kitchening Around, where she specializes in cooking healthy recipes with unexpected flavor combinations. In her spare time, she enjoys playing with her boys Mowgli and Zain, huffing and puffing her way through pilates at the gym, and solo trips with just a carry-on. She has lived in 9 cities across 5 countries and traveled to 6 continents. Her food and travel writing has appeared in Vamonde, Talking Cranes, and Udantya magazine.
Heather Reid is a writer, freelance editor, essayist and avid home cook with a particular passion for baking bread. She has a degree in Journalism from Northwestern University and has worked as a newspaper editor and advertising executive with a specialty in digital marketing. Her work has appeared in various parenting magazines and a collection of her essays can be found at www.heatherreidwrites.com. Most importantly, she’s the proud mother of two precocious and hilarious little boys who keep her ninja skills on point.