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An Exclusive Interview With Casi Stewart, Founder of Kismet, Specializing in In-Home Personal Shopping & Styling For People of All Ages.

Q: What inspired you to start Kismet? CS: Fashion has always been a big part of my life. As a child, I loved playing dress up and as I got older, I found myself helping friends and family members with their style before a night out or big event. Style is so much more than clothes to me - helping people feel more confident in the way they present themselves to the world fulfilled me in a way other jobs I had did not. Styling started off as a side gig but af..

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An Exclusive Interview with Hall of Fame Golf Legend Annika Sorenstam

Annika is often regarded as the greatest female golfer of all-time.  During her 15-year, Hall-of-Fame career, she rewrote the LPGA and Ladies European Tour record books, won countless awards, and changed the way women’s golf was played, viewed and covered.  She amassed over 90 worldwide victories, including 72 on the LPGA and 10 Major Championships.  Annika holds a record number of Rolex Player of the Year awards (eight) and Vare Trophies for the lowest sc..

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Spiritual Teacher, Life Coach, Energy Healer & Author A Conversation with Alessandrina Dorer

Alessandrina grew up in Paris and London and got an MBA at highly esteemed Paris IX Dauphine University. She then worked in international finance for Citicorp, Visa International, and American Express. During this time, she began to practice different yogic meditation techniques like psychic sleep (yoga nidra). Meditation, Yoga, and spiritual practices came easily to her. She was energetically and emotionally sensitive, empathetic, and capable of easily un..

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A Conversation with Area Stage Company & Theatre Conservatory Executive Director, Maria Banda-Rodaz

Maria is an Award winning Executive Director with over 30 years’ experience in the Entertainment industry. She has a professional background in dance and is a member of the William Chason Dance Company. Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you?  MBR: Most definitely to the arts. As soon as I graduated, I moved to NYC dreaming of becoming a professional ballet dancer.Q: When did you realize you had a passion for theater?MBR: ..

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Ursula Evans - Leading Women in the Adventure of Self-Discovery!

Author & Certified Life Coach for Women Around The World “Life isn’t about wait ing for the storm to pass, it’s about learning how to dance in the rain”Q: What made you want to write a book about self-love/care? UE: I had first-hand experience of being a doormat woman, a woman with no identity and a woman who didn't fully love herself. Through my own personal growth, my spiritual foundation and using coaching techniques I knew ..

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Helping Healthcare Professionals Support Their Patients in the Most Integral Way. A Conversation With Mariana Bigio, Founder of Mamalactea

Mariana is a Board Certified Lactation Consultant. When she had her first boy, she realized that breastfeeding is a choice, but a “real choice” is only possible when you understand your alternatives.She believes every woman should experience the joy of breastfeeding, as much as every baby should receive the benefits of its own mother’s milk. Her goal is to empower families to make the best educated-choice for them and their babies.Q: For those in our audie..

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Our Exclusive Interview with Influencer Kim Ford

Kim Ford Is A Keynote Speaker, TV Host & Media Consultant. She Has Appeared On CNN As An Entertainment Correspondent Where She Shares Her Take on What’s Relevant in Film, Television, & Celebrity News.Q: After college, where did you feel your career path would take you?  KF: Honestly, I wasn’t really sure. All I knew was I wanted to live in Atlanta. I knew I’d figure it out when I got there. It took a while, but I finally figured it out. Q: What was your fi..

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It’s an Honor to Introduce Constance Jones. A Two-Time Emmy® Nominated Journalist Who Currently Anchors the Station’s Weekday Morning Newscasts, NBC 6 News Today at 5am and 6am

Q: While in high school, did you have any idea you wanted to go into broadcasting?CJ: During my high school years, I was inspired by the fictitious TV News Journalist, “Murphy Brown.” She captivated my imagination! She was funny, smart, and very determined. Although Murphy Brown was a TV Show, the episode gave me a glimpse into the life of a News Journalist. Q: How did your career start as a news anchor?CJ: I started my professional career as a producer/r..

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An Exclusive Interview with Jessica Cox, The World’s First Licensed Armless Pilot, & First Armless Black-Belt in The American Taekwondo Association

Jessica is best known for becoming the first armless pilot in aviation history. Her achievement earned her a Guinness World Record medal, invitations from six continents, and featured on TV programs like Ellen, Inside Edition, Fox and Friends, Oprah Winfrey Network, CNN, CBS Evening News, and the BBC. Described as a speaker “no one will ever forget,” she shows audiences around the globe how to inspire enthusiasm and build authentic confidence. With the goa..

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Emmy Award Winning Journalist & Best Selling Author, Leeza Gibbons, Shares Her Insights on Today’s Challenges For Caregivers & Maintaining a Positive Outlook.

Q: It's safe to say that you're best known for your TV work on Entertainment Tonight, Leeza, and 2015’s Celebrity Apprentice.  What thoughts come to mind about that body of work? LG: I'm a lucky girl. I have had a career that has been challenging, fulfilling, and fun! I studied broadcast journalism and have been on a path of wherever the stories took me ever since.  After reporting in TV and radio news, I became an entertainment correspondent and anchor be..

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Hailed as the “Female Jerry Maguire,” Molly Fletcher Joins Us To Talk About Her Career as a Sports Agent & Motivational Professional

Q: You acknowledge that you’re a trailblazer. For women entering the sports agent field, do you feel that there are any fewer hurdles to overcome than when you started? If so, what are they?MF: I would say there are fewer hurdles, but they still exist. Visibility matters and I think seeing other women thrive in the space has opened the doors for others and broken down some of the barriers. Overall, I think people are starting to understand the business va..

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She Visits Schools Throughout the Year, Sharing Her Expertise in Weather & Providing Words of Wisdom to Students. Meet Miami’s Local 10 Chief Certified Meteorologist, Betty Davis

Q: When did you decide to be a meteorologist?BD: I decided to become a meteorologist after doing an internship at a television station In Macon, Georgia. I was an intern in the news department, thinking I would graduate college and become a news reporter. During that internship, I was enamored by what I saw the station meteorologist doing on the green screen and I was intrigued by the fact that he had knowledge of a subject (weather) that no one else in th..

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Making Her Second Chance of Life Count, An Exclusive Interview With Motivational Speaker, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson

In 1995, Mercedes Ramirez Johnson narrowly survived a commercial airplane crash where about 160 people died, including her parents. As one of only four survivors of this tragedy, she vowed that she would make her second chance at life count... and that she has – not just for herself, but also for the tens of thousands of people who have heard her story and her message.Mercedes has received national awards for her work, influence, commitment to helping othe..

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She was the First Female Meteorologist to Cover a Landfalling Hurricane for The Weather Channel and has Won Five Regional Emmy Awards. A Special Interview with Miami Meteorologist, Cindy Preszler

Q: How did you become interested in the weather?CP: I’ve been asked this question many times over the years, and I have to give credit to my dad and grandma. They passed the love for weather along to me from a very young age.  I’m originally from South Dakota, grew up on a farm where weather is the life-bread & it’s the number one thing farmers talk about. So, I listened.My dad and grandma discussed every aspect in detail because he always knew what would ..

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Keeping in Mind the Importance of a Personal Touch & Practical Solutions. Meet ASID Design Excellence Award Winner Lisa Nieves

A native of the Fort Lauderdale area, Lisa received her bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and graduated with honors from The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. An Allied Member of ASID, She serves on the Board of Directors for the Florida South Chapter of The American Society of Interior Designers.Her experience includes coordinating contract projects at 4141 Design in the Miami Design District, collaborating with her clients – some of the best interior ..

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With Every Client Relationship, She Consistently Provides One-On-One Attention, Masterful Negotiation & Keen Knowledge of the Current Real Estate Market. Meet Miami Broker Associate, Ale Alfonzo

Driven by a passion for high-end marketing and brand positioning, Ale has spent more than eight years delivering tailored real estate services based on luxury-market insight and expertise. In a destination like Miami, a marketing and sales background is a huge advantage. Her experience allows her to present seller's properties in the most appealing light while also helping buyers see beyond properties that have been over- or under-promoted.In addition to b..

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