Kwame Onwuachi’s Ascension to Excellence
Photos by Scott Suchman “Grit and hard work pay off.” Long before the James Beard Foundation named Kwame Onwuachi “Rising Star Chef of the…
Dr. Tiffany Jana: Diversity Innovator
Photos by Rashad Hawkins “There is power in diversity.” Dr. Tiffany Jana is the person companies call upon to teach diversity to their current…
Glynis Albright: Cooking With a Nod to Healthy Eating
Glynis Albright, creator of Glynis’ Kitchen. Photo by Rachel Laukat Green. “Create a pathway for people to eat and live healthily.” Glynis Albright was…
Sophia Maroon’s Dress It Up Dressing Promotes Healthy Eating
Sophia Maroon, founder and CEO of Dress It Up Dressing. Photo by Victoria Milko. “Eating healthy doesn’t have to be difficult.” Sophia Maroon has…
Rebekah Pierce’s Love for All Things Sweet
Photos by Latika Lee “Believe your gift will be a success.” Rebekah Pierce is a playwright, author, teacher, entrepreneur, proud Air Force veteran, and…
Kitt Shapiro Carries on Eartha Kitt’s Legacy
Photo by Debra Somerville Photography “Celebrate the legacy of those who loved you.” After her mother lost her battle to colon cancer in 2008,…
Chef J. Ponder: Culinary Hero
Photos courtesy of Chef J. Ponder “Use your knowledge and expertise to help those who need it the most.” When he was coming up,…
Parween Mascari’s Case for West Virginia’s Creative Community
Parween Mascari outside her Charleston shop. Photo by Joel Bennett, Aronfield Agency. “Find your creative outlet.” Parween Mascari is a judge by day and…
Lara Paparo Celebrates Diverse Authors With Owl Publishing
Photography by JWC Portraits. “Seek out the stories readers want to hear.” Lara Paparo is a lover of literature and books. She started her…
Everyone Is Welcome at Will Herring’s Crossroads
Will Herring, owner of Crossroads Coffee & Ice Cream. Photography by Queon “Q” Martin. “Make your guests feel like they are at home.” At Crossroads…