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Special Feature: A Founder’s Story

Meet Micheline Khan, founder of the first app in Canada focused on culturally responsive mental health support for BIPOC communities. Read More

Gonnabe Copywriter: From budding creatives to Ad Land’s new leaders

A writer's vision for onboarding talent in Ad Land is turning the lunch table with a few 'cool' kids, to an open invitation party. Read More

Found by veganism, corned-beef lover becomes founder of first meatless deli business

Jenny Goldfarb grew up in South Florida, born into a family of delicatessen owners, she ate her weight in kosher-style corned beef. Munching on subs with friends before the beach, it never crossed her mind that she would... Read More

The Neighborhood Harvest delivers on its promise to deliver and disrupt

Don’t call John Stein a disruptor. Those who know him best describe Stein as a gentle soul who avoids self-promotion and harsh words. The Baker’s Crust and Neighborhood Harvest CEO they see is always ready to rally behind an innovative food product or service... Read More

Roast Rider Coffee + Café — Their Story is Our Story

We sound braggy but feel lucky saying that Roast Rider is the only craft coffee café in Virginia to represent Equator, George Howell and Amavida, early B Corps using business as a force for good. We like to think they are as picky about their wholesale partners as we are about our roasters... Read More

Ruth Reichl: Taking a Bite Out of Life

Ruth Reichl was born an old soul in the kitchen, but her path from Berkeley commune to New York Times restaurant critic to editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine was not a tightly scripted story. Ruth didn't really choose a career in food any more than she chose her parents…. Read More

Terrapin 2.0: Farm-fueled, color-blazed, and fired up

If you ask chef Amy Brandt what makes Terrapin in Virginia Beach the area’s marriage proposal mecca, she’ll propose two main ingredients. “There’s only one restaurant in the area with the intimacy of Terrapin and 100% integrity in everything they do,” says... Read More

Finding Dr. Right

The first time I met Dr. Anna, it was love at first sight. On our first hour-long "date" she complemented me on my red sneakers, laughed at my jokes, and listened intently to a story about my ailing father…. Read More

First, Dad Lost Mom. Then He Lost His Tether to Reason.

When my mother, Trudy, died, my father, Alan, went underground. He resurfaced a month later with Sally, a wealthy Boca Raton widow. Dad married Sally at the Boca Raton Hotel and divorced her before I finished writing thank… Read More

Fired With Benefits

Thanks to my old boss, the most dreadful job I ever had gave me a parting gift that changed everything. Watch what happens when you channel your desire to see the best in someone, share your thoughts, and make a little magic, anytime… Read More.

Second Acts: From Crafty Corporate Lawyer to DIY Lawyer—Sarah Feingold

Former Life—Raised by artist parents, Feingold took her first metalsmithing class at age 12 and fell in love with creating her own necklaces and earrings. She pursued metalwork in college, but decided as a vocation, it wasn’t for her (long hours of making jewelry, “made my back hurt and hands bleed,” she says) and pursued a legal career instead…. Read More

Journaling Journalist: Drawing Virginia into his Civil Rights Playbook

On Monday before Election Day, the Hampton Roads community is invited for a FREE triple shot of Vitamin A when activist, author, and artist Christopher Noxon stirs up ‘good trouble’ for civically minded and modern-day activists. In a reception-style talk, and first-ever... Read More

Jewish Book Festival 2019-2020

Stirring up Good Trouble. The Science of Snacking. Israeli Innovation. Groundbreaking Genetics and Profit Meets Purpose. The annual celebration of Jewish writers, books, and ideas, Simon Family JCC’s Lee & Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival provides opportunities to engage with talented authors about their latest… Read More

Film critic delights in pulling curtain on women who fight for ‘firsts’ and carry other women later

It was the perfect fit. Elizabeth Weitzman, Tricia Snyder, and members of United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Society of Professionals got together on a rainy February night, in a trendy boutique backlit with sparkly dresses, puffy winter jackets, iconic illustrations—and girl gusto…. Read More

Renegade Women in Film and TV author reveals the grit and granite that belies beautiful voices, pretty faces, masterful costumes, and stunning victories

Curious about what Funny Girl, Smart Girls at the Party, and Wonder Woman have in common? Ever wonder who Anna May Wong is, and what she did that Betty Davis, Salma Hayek, Mary Tyler Moore, Barbra Streisand, and Shonda Rhimes also do?… Read More

Spiritual late bloomer goes digging to discover what was ‘here all along’

Former Obama White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz came to Temple Emanuel to sign books and share what she learned on her post-White House Jewish journey on Sunday, December 8. The Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival and the Milton “Mickey”... Read More

Sophie’s Closet Incubator, St. Mary’s Home for Children with Disabilities

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LinkedIn Bio: Shelley Tupper

Shelley Tupper is the person you meet one time and instinctively share something you’ve never told a soul. It might be a new career challenge or an idea you want to address, whatever it is, your private share is sacred to her. Shelley’s knack for vaulting people’s secrets and solving their problems on the fly goes way back…. Read More

If you want kick-ass social media, don't start with your social media plan.

Social media marketing is a financially feasible blessing for restaurant brands everywhere. But if you’re not hitting your unique social sweet spot, it can be costly. Not just for promoted posts but the "free" ones, too. Because wasting time you don't have to spare ain't free, amirite?… Read More

Candle Delirious: A writer chick gets lost and found in the candle space

REALITY TV—I’m wearing leggings with a neon-colored emoji pattern. My black tee says: Chick Lit: Psychotherapy + Aromatherapy.” I walk into the tank and introduce myself to six investors, known as sharks on the television show “Shark Tank.” …. Read More

Chick Lit Candles on The Dieline—22 Candle Designs That Will Look Great On Your Coffee Table

Chick Lit featured as #2 of 22

Chick Lit Candles on The Dieline

With snark-infused positive psychology, Chick Lit could be the love child of Chelsea Handler and Martin Seligman. Conceived by an essayist and writing coach, Chick Lit was never meant to be just another beautiful candle that doesn’t stand out in the crowd. Lisa Richmon created each chick lit persona to fill a void in the niche candle and inspiration gift space…. Read More

Boujee Bento Box collection from Roast Rider

“Boujee (boo-zhee) adjective Luxurious in lifestyle, yet humble in character. We’re not that fancy. Boujee is just our take on real food, real fast. RR Boujee Bentos taste great and make you feel good.”… Take a Look