Tag Archives: Lifestyle

Recapturing a Dream

David Minott finally satisfies the musical urges in his soul

The fulfillment of Barack Obama’s presidential dream gave newly minted recording artist David Minott (known…

By Denise A. Campbell Laidler

Posted: September 30, 2010 Tags:

In the Raw

Karyn Calabrese brings healthy dining to a new sophisticated level

Most people can’t believe that the stylish and youthful Karyn Calabrese is 63 years old.…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: August 26, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,

Getting Down to Business in the Game of Love

Sheila Moss-Brown makes romance marketable

Frustrated with a non-existent love life, Sheila Moss-Brown decided to explore the cause of the…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: August 4, 2010 Tags: , , , ,
Finding peace and fulfillment in the midst of life's demands.

What Will the Good Life Look Like?

For the last 40 years most of us have operated in acquisition mode. We gained…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: July 26, 2010 Tags: , , , , ,

Rolling the Dice on Relationships

Sheila Moss-Brown believes playing games is the best way to find love

She admits that she’s not a relationship expert, but after examining her personal courtship challenges…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: July 26, 2010 Tags: , , , ,
Hall was the runner-up on Top Chef Season 5 in 2009, but before that she graduated from the Gaithersburg, Maryland-based L’Academie de Cuisine and served as an executive chef at several posh hotels. She started Alchemy Caterers in 2003, outfitting weddings, and corporate and private parties with food from the farms in Chesapeake Bay, and offering cooking classes that can run about $1,500 for eight guests.

PHOTO GALLERY: The Cuisine Scene

Five notable Chef-preneurs take food to the next level

In the last decade, cooking has taken a more prominent place in American culture thanks…

By Marcia Wade Talbert

Posted: July 7, 2010 Tags: , , , , , ,
For most, travel is a favorite pastime. For Henry Watkins, it’s his livelihood. And while an increasing number of professionals are logging more time on the road, Watkins, 49, has enjoyed a hectic travel schedule for more than 20 years as a sales executive in various media businesses with a focus on business and leisure destinations. Currently, as a travel media consultant for Voyages North America Inc., Watkins travels roughly 15 to 20 days a month and visits about 50 countries a year. He offers us a glimpse into how he manages his schedule.

PHOTO GALLERY: On the Go

A busy executive is always well-equipped for travel

For most, travel is a favorite pastime. For Henry Watkins, it’s his livelihood. And while…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: June 15, 2010 Tags: , , , ,
St. Louis ranked high in a list of places where Americans are most financially stress-free.

PHOTO GALLERY: St. Louis’ Big-City Feel

An entrepreneur finds opportunity and support in the Midwestern city of St. Louis

As Devin James (above) sought to expand his portfolio of businesses, the native of Memphis,…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: May 28, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , ,
Favorite suit designer Martin Greenfield hand-tailored suits. He’s made suits for the best of them. They’re American made, and you know the suit will still be perfect 30 years from now. They are expensive, quality suits but worth every dollar.

PHOTO GALLERY: Hello, Brooklyn

Ouigi Theodore cultivates a timeless sense of style

Ouigi Theodore, inspired by distinctive fashion that transcends time, sells items in his boutique that…

By Dale Coachman

Posted: May 28, 2010 Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Let It Flow

Celebrity designer Angela Dean offers a look for all women

Her understanding that style is as much about comfort and fluidity as it is about…

By Sonia Alleyne

Posted: April 15, 2010 Tags: , , ,
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