Health + Wellness

Under Pressure

When your body keeps score: how women internalize stress and what to do about it. Article by Mandy Schulis | Photography by Jordan Torelli Photography Most women are carrying far more than they let on, or even acknowledge to themselves. Managing careers, households, aging parents, and kids all at once, many times without a word of complaint. Busy gets worn like a badge of honor. The most burned-out wins, right?  But here’s what most don’t realize until it’s too late — the body keeps a running...

Life + Culture

Balancing Act

Are you balancing your life as well as you could? Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Amber Boskers Women wear many hats: wife, mother, business owner, volunteer, and more. While many juggle the responsibilities of life well, maintaining true balance can still feel like an ongoing challenge. Amber Boskers knows that balancing act firsthand. Like many women, she manages family life, business responsibilities, and the unexpected moments that can quickly throw a carefully planned schedule...

Life + Culture

Finding Her Voice

Ensuring women have the skills and resources needed to thrive! Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by EmpowHERment/A Morgan Studios Sometimes all it takes is a spark. A kind word. An understanding nod. A feeling of belonging. When you’re feeling overwhelmed by the world, lost and looking for connection. For community. When you find it, the world seems to open up for you. That’s the feeling Ambee Stephens, EmpowHERment Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer, was searching for in 2017 after...

Life + Culture

Making an Impact

These special women are making a true impact on our community. Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Ana Laura Acosta Photography DeAndra Bolden Metropolitan Ministries DeAndra Bolden, Associate Director of Development and Community Engagement, is passionate about connecting people to a mission that restores hope for families across Tampa Bay. Raised in a family where generosity and support were a way of life, DeAndra knew she wanted to help others. “Even though we didn’t have a...

Finance + Legal Services

Road to Wealth

The road to financial independence isn't always clear or easy. Having a skilled and knowledgeable financial planner can make all the difference. Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Brandwell Studios There's something powerful about knowing where you are headed. Whether building a home, launching a business, or planning the next chapter of life, clarity brings confidence. Yet when it comes to finances, the very foundation that supports every other goal, many people are navigating...

Education

Leading the Change

Leading nonprofits to grow and serve in bigger ways. Article by JoAnn Chang | Photography by Nonprofit Leadership Center Our community is filled with nonprofit organizations, all built from a passion to serve. They’re created because someone felt a need in the community and wanted to find a path to give back to society. But what happens when that passion to serve alone isn’t enough to build and grow their organization? That’s where Nonprofit Leadership Center comes in, a nonprofit built to...

Arts + Culture

Investing In Yourself

The Most Reliable Return You’ll Ever Get. Article by Andrew J. Hewitt, APRN-Firebird Vitality | Photography by Lux Content Co. Everyone has room for change and growth. No matter where you are in life, thriving, stuck, overwhelmed, or simply curious. There is always an opportunity to invest more intentionally in yourself. Unlike financial investments, personal growth compounds quietly over time, shaping how you think, respond to stress, build relationships, and pursue meaning. One of the...

Local Services

Committing to Community

Mike Murphy, owner of Genesis of Tampa, shares the importance of investing in your community and how these investments are paying dividends for local charities. Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Taylor Mayfield/Genesis of Tampa Luxury is easy to define. Purpose is not. At Genesis of Tampa, success isn’t measured only by what’s sold, it’s measured by what’s reinvested. Long before a contract is signed or keys are handed over, the commitment here begins with something deeper: showing...

Life + Culture

South Tampa Style

Discover Bethany’s favorite places in South Tampa. Article by Bethany Norman South Tampa holds pieces of my story, both past and present. It’s where memories were made long before we returned and where new rhythms are being created today. These are a few of my favorites; representing connection, belonging, and making our community feel like home. 1. Honeybee Home Honeybee Home is special not just for what fills the space, but for who leads it. Owned by a mother-daughter duo, it’s the kind...

Home + Design

Divine Details

Details matter. They make a house a home and turn a bland space into something magnificent! Article by Bethany Norman | Photography by Chris Restrepo Details matter. They are the quiet moments that turn a house into a sanctuary. The subtle decisions that elevate a space from functional to unforgettable. And when done with intention, they tell a story about who you are, how you live, and what you value most. For Harry Myers, founder and principal designer of HLM Designs, attention to detail...