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Cat Cora Made Television and Culinary History When She Became the First Female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Hit Show Iron Chef America
Cat Cora is a celebrated, world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television host, philanthropist, and proud mother of six. Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Cat’s passion for food was ignited by her Greek and Southern roots, which inspired her to pursue a groundbreaking culinary career. A graduate of the pres..
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Dr. Tracy Fanara: From The Weather Channel to Mythbusters—Insights, Adventures, and the Science That’s Changing Our World!
Q: When did you know you wanted to become an environmental engineer and research scientist?TF: From the time I was a little girl, I loved animals. After it would rain, I would go to the abandoned train tracks behind my house to catch tadpoles. I was amazed that these creatures could find life in a temporary pool o..
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Read Our Exclusive Interview with Dr. Dhana Tummala, Co-founder and VP of Product Development and Professional Services at AiFA Labs.
Q: What has the experience been like for you as a woman in Information Technology?DT: It’s been a fulfilling journey marked by growth, resilience, and breaking barriers. While challenges exist, especially in being a minority in the field, the opportunity to contribute to transformative technology has been immensely rewarding. My focus has always been on bringing inclusivity and innovation into the..
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A Special Interview with Hairstylist, Beauty & Brand Influencer, Content Creator, Spokesperson & Commercial Actress, Kim Wickerham
Q: Can you share with our audience your career journey and how you initially became involved in the beauty industry? KW: I’ve always been somewhat of a beauty aficionado and developed the fascination for hair at a very young age. Through my school years, I did my fair share of hair for ballgames, proms, and slumber parties. I don’t mean to brag, but when it came to creating Princess Leia buns, I w..
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She Has Expanded to Locations Throughout North Carolina and Continues to Work Closely With Future and Existing Patients to Help Them Achieve Healthier and More Balanced Lives. An Exclusive Interview with Optimal Bio CEO, Tylar Brannon
Q: For those not familiar with your company's work, what sets Optimal Bio apart from other medical practices?TB: We are a medical company with medical practices. Medical practices are not run like a regular company, and there is a huge market for this expertise. We are a mission-focused company. We hire people who want to grow individually, as a team and as a company. We are paving the way in the ..
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Cat Cora Made Television and Culinary History When She Became the First Female Iron Chef on Food Network’s Hit Show Iron Chef America
Cat Cora is a celebrated, world-renowned chef, author, restaurateur, television host, philanthropist, and proud mother of six. Hailing from Jackson, Mississippi, Cat’s passion for food was ignited by her Greek and Southern roots, which inspired her to pursue a groundbreaking culinary career. A graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America, Cat honed her skills in France, training at tw..
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Dr. Tracy Fanara: From The Weather Channel to Mythbusters—Insights, Adventures, and the Science That’s Changing Our World!
Q: When did you know you wanted to become an environmental engineer and research scientist?TF: From the time I was a little girl, I loved animals. After it would rain, I would go to the abandoned train tracks behind my house to catch tadpoles. I was amazed that these creatures could find life in a temporary pool of water, and I was obsessed with watching them grow into frogs. I would have a number..
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An Exclusive Interview with Former NASA Astronaut and First Hispanic Woman in Space, Ellen Ochoa
Q: With nearly 1000 hours in space over four missions, did you ever feel that your presence on board was undervalued because you were a woman or a Latina?EO: Our crews needed to work closely together to accomplish our missions. I spent about a year in training for each of my flights, so the crew got to know each other and our roles well. I felt my crew mates appreciated what I brought to the team,..
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Devyne Wellness Steam & Wellness Spa A Place Where Women Can Relax, Enjoy & Enhance Their Health! Meet Owner, Salena Janea
Q: For those not familiar with Devyne Wellness can you tell us about it and how it started?SJ: Devyne Wellness is a place for women's wellness. Women honestly go through so much; we are a daughter, a sister, a friend, a mother, a wife so we need an outlet. Some of us have found ourselves as being depressed, abused, or just needing a spiritual uplift. Devyne Wellness came from Pink Kiss Petals … th..
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Wellness Expert, Author of “Healthy Made Easy: The Ultimate Wellness Guide for Busy Moms,” Speaker & Physical Therapist, Meet Dr. Lisa Nichole Folden
Q: For those in our audience not familiar with a Naturopathic Life Coach, can you tell us the types of services you offer? LNF: Sure, under the leadership of Dr. Parkes, I support clients in their journey toward optimal health and wellness, from a holistic point of view. Clients are hoping to improve their health by way of weight loss, reversing chronic diseases, controlling blood pressure and blo..
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Her Vision is to Inspire People to Be Healthy, Wealthy & Happy. She is a Chiropractic Physician, Motivational Speaker & Radio Host A Conversation with Dr. LaTanya Bowman
Q: When did you know your career path would be as a Doctor of Chiropractic?LB: I began my path of health careers when I was in the Athletic Training program at North Carolina Central University. As I was receiving my Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training, I was exposed to different health fields throughout the program. Working at Wake Forest University, during one of my internships, one of the sp..
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She Provides A Marketing-Driven Real Estate Experience. Meet Charlotte Real Estate Agent, Allison Long
Q: Can you share with us what made you decide to have a career in Real Estate? AL: I have always had a passion for Real Estate. All my working career has been centered around some facet of the housing industry. Residential Real Estate sales was the natural progression of my lifelong career in assisting clients with their housing needs. Q: Do you specialize in certain types of properties?AL: I am f..
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She Offers Her Clients a Wealth of Knowledge & Expertise About Buying & Selling Real Estate. Meet Charlotte Real Estate Agent, Kim Grace
Q: Tell us what made you decide to have a career in Real Estate.KG: After owning a residential construction company in Maryland for over 15 years my family relocated to Charlotte for my husband’s job. I completed my final project in Maryland while commuting from Charlotte and decided at that point the natural transition was to become a licensed agent in North and South Carolina. Being home every ..
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Hard Work, Dedication, Quality Service & a Genuine Concern for Her Clients. Meet Charlotte Real Estate Agent, Kelly Brais
Kelly credits her achievements to hard work, dedication, quality service and a genuine concern for her clients. For these reasons, a significant percentage of her business is from repeat clients and referrals from past clients. She’s currently working to expand her business and firmly establish it as one of Charlotte's premiere realty Boutique Firms.She is a firm believer in giving back to the com..
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