When I began practicing yoga 12 years ago, the thought of opening a studio never entered my mind. I enrolled in a 200-hour yoga teacher training for the sole purpose of developing my practice. Six months after completing the training, I had an opportunity to sub for a yoga teacher. I agreed because, in my […]
John and Joanne Curren — owners of Curren Court Reporters in New Orleans — have long had a connection to the Coast. John, a veteran of the United States Submarine Service, has had family living in the Pass since 1910. He introduced Joanne, who is also a real estate agent with O’Dwyer Realty, to the […]
By Rita Green The word for 2020 was “pivot.” No one truly knew the level of pivoting we were about to embark on until the end of the first quarter of last year. With a looming pandemic and monstrous hurricanes threatening the Gulf Coast, businesses throughout the region began to pivot and do what they […]
Style authority Brenda Blount has impeccable fashion credentials, with a background that includes stints as a retail and fashion merchandising executive, image consultant, stylist, pageant coach and model. She helps others refine their personal and professional image through A Better You Image Transformation and serves as director of development for the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION After retirement as a registered nurse, it seemed I was busier than ever. I thought that since I was more active, I wouldn’t have a problem with my weight. In truth, I have suffered with weight issues all my life — up and down, and up and down, rinse and repeat. It […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Of course, flowers are always appreciated, but are you considering switching up your Mother’s Day gift this year? Here are some out-of-the-box ideas to celebrate your one-of-a-kind mom: • Why not set up a full week of “happies” to be delivered to mom? Get your siblings and others who love her involved and have a […]
Staying balanced can be difficult during the best of times — and all the more difficult lately due to extraordinary circumstances. Here’s what some of the Coast’s most successful women have to say about maintaining mental wellbeing: “Always be your own best friend, your own cheerleader and your own biggest advocate. If you don’t think […]
The K&J Foundation honors the legacy of Kiara and Jameel Pearse, who died in an auto accident on Nov. 14, 2006, and promotes teen safety awareness. Husband-and-wife co-founders Brian and Yvette Pearse are passionate about sharing their experience and preventing further tragedies. Here, Brian tells us about the foundation’s origins and its ongoing efforts. WHAT […]
Green is the color of life, renewal and energy — which is exactly what we all need after a long, cold and locked-down winter. From sage to emerald to forest, shades of this calming hue, associated with nature, tranquility and good luck, never go out of style. Want to add some pops of green to […]
