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Beyond Likability, Choosing Respect
For women, especially in the professional realm, likability has been sold to us as a form of currency. If they like you, they’ll keep you around. If they like you, they’ll listen. If they like you, they’ll promote you. We’ve been conditioned to believe that likability is the key to opportunity. The truth? It’s a moving target, and chasing it will drain you faster than any project deadline.

Dr. Nicole Brock
Oct 162 min read


Developing Creative Intelligence
We readily celebrate the roar of a stadium—the touchdown, the soaring jump shot, the runner breaking the ribbon. Yet how often do we pause to applaud the student who sketches a vision no one else can see, or choreographs emotion into movement, or even discovers an elegant solution to an “unsolvable” problem?

Dr. Vickie Shurelds
Oct 163 min read


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Keitha Sheares
Sep 111 min read


Ketamine in Medicine: Hope for Depression, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain
In the world of mental health and chronic pain, many people follow the usual path: medications, therapy, and maybe lifestyle changes. For some, these approaches work beautifully. For others, the relief never fully comes. Depression lingers, anxiety feels unshakable, or chronic pain becomes a constant companion.

Simran Keshwani King
Sep 53 min read


300,000+ Black Women Are Out of Work. Now What?
They won’t say it out loud, but they’ve been laying us off for months.
Behind the headlines about “strong job growth,” the truth is staggering: nearly 300,000 Black women left the workforce in just a few months in 2025. But why? It’s not that we lack talent. In fact, we are overqualified in many cases.

Dr. Nicole Brock
Sep 53 min read


Why Teacher & Administrator Support Groups Matter More Than Ever
With the new school year approaching, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with dozens of current and former educators—teachers, support staff, and administrators—spanning preschool through high school. A common and growing concern has emerged: educators are leaving the profession—or seriously considering it—at an alarming rate.

Anthony Bronaugh
Sep 42 min read


Hometown Roots Run Deep In Atlanta
The 419NATL is a reunion of former Toledoans who come together the first weekend in August each year to network, socialize, celebrate each other, and reminisce about “the good ole days.”The founders of 419NATL, affectionately known as “The Committee,” are Stephen Pope, Myron Johnson, Kesha Allen, Angelo Byrd, and Matha Bryson

Angela Smith
Sep 43 min read


Leading from Survival Mode: How It Sabotages Authentic Relationships and Sustainable Leadership
Leadership isn’t just about managing outcomes. It is about nurturing people, fostering belonging, and building trust. But when we’re leading from survival mode where urgency, exhaustion, and fear are the primary drivers, we undermine the very relationships that sustain strong, resilient leadership.

Dr. Patrice McClellan
Sep 43 min read


Refreshing Your Look: How to Stay on Trend on a Budget
Let's talk about the idea, or misconception, that we need to buy a new wardrobe every time the seasons change. I used to fall for the fashion industry’s seasonal imperative, too, scrolling and saving links for sweaters..

Jada Danyell
Sep 42 min read


Stocks vs. Bonds: What’s the Real Deal?
Let’s be honest: investing can feel like decoding a secret language. But once you get the basics, it’s way less intimidating. So, here’s the straight talk on stocks and bonds: what they are, how they work, and how to use them to build your financial future.

Lionel Brock
Sep 43 min read


Moroccan-Inspired Whole Roasted Carrots
This dish combines warm Moroccan spices with fresh herbs and bright citrus, making it a stunning and flavorful centerpiece or side.

Cory Wolin
Aug 12 min read


The Reconstruction of Family Values
In the past decade, the evolution of the modern family has influenced us on every level imaginable. We’ve shifted from tolerance to acceptance of family norms that were once inconceivable. The definition of family has shifted to include different combinations of parents, with or without children. And with or without men. We are now at a tipping point where fathers are being left out of the equation.

Dr. Vickie Shurelds
Aug 13 min read


Sink, Surf, or Shape the Future: the Real Choice We Face with Ai
Let’s not waste time sugarcoating it: a tidal wave of artificial intelligence is crashing toward us. It’s not looming in the distant future. It’s here. Right now. And it’s transforming everything in its path — whether we’re ready or not.

LeSean Shaw
Aug 13 min read


New Story Schools
In a pivotal conversation centered on the future of specialized education in Northwest Ohio, Anthony Bronaugh, M.Ed., BCBA, founder of AB Education & Behavior Consulting, sat down with Dr. Jill Blanchard

Anthony Bronaugh
Aug 14 min read


What if Theres Another Way?
In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to view health as something we manage only when symptoms arise. We’ve been conditioned to believe that a prescription or quick fix is the solution to every ailment, a pill for every problem.

Simran Keshwani King
Aug 13 min read


5 Smart Strategies for Year-Round Getaways
We all look forward to vacation. But vacation expenses? Not so much. You’d be surprised how many people go into debt to finance their vacations, then spend the rest of the year working even harder to pay if off.

Lionel Brock
Aug 12 min read


Parenting as Leadership: Cultivating the Vitality of Children Through Intentional Guidance
Parenting is more than a responsibility. It’s a form of everyday leadership that molds the emotional landscape and psychological resilience of the next generation. At its best, this leadership is rooted in presence, clarity, compassion, and vision.

Dr. Patrice McClellan
Aug 13 min read


Tackling Homelessness in Atlanta
Like many cities across the United States, Atlanta is facing a growing homelessness crisis..

Angela Smith
Aug 14 min read


Women's Anger as a Tool for Change
There’s a lot at stake, especially during seasons when life feels like it’s happening to you, rather than unfolding for you. In those moments, it’s easy to feel uncertain or even powerless,

Dr. Nicole Brock
Aug 13 min read


5 Tips for the Economy
Change is the one thing that we can’t avoid in life. For as long as you live on earth, you can be confident that nothing will remain the...

Lionel Brock
Jul 23 min read
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