Chicken Soup for the Soul
You’ve seen the books, products and forums for Chicken Soup for the Soul. They have made a brand out of sharing inspirational stories of those who have made a difference in someone’s life. Well, here is one for the pot,…
8 Exciting Updates You'll Want to Hear About in The Emerald Coast
The EC is buzzing with news. Read it here.
A Timeless Letter from a Grandfather to His Grandson
Fort Walton Beach Entrepreneur J.H. Beal Describes Life Lessons Learned Camp Walton, Okaloosa County, Florida October 16, 1929 Mr. Wm. Hartley Starkey, New Concord, Ohio Dear Grandson, I had hoped to see you again this summer or fall before your…
Using the Power of Art, Todd Allen Changes Lives
Mari Darr~Welch Todd Eric Allen, artistic director and CEO of Northwest Florida Ballet (NFB), says the NFB training he received at age 14 turned his life around. The Business of the Arts by the Numbers State Florida is home to…
How to Be a Professional Artist in 12 Steps
Courtesy of Immaculate Baking Company In August, Immaculate Baking Company commissioned local artist Andy Saczynski to hand paint a 40-foot long billboard in downtown Minneapolis. When I was pregnant with our fifth child, Andy told me that he wanted to…
The Growing Business of the Emerald Coast Art Scene
The growing pains of the Emerald Coast art scene.
Northwest Florida's Premier Fine Arts Show
Recognized as one of Northwest Florida’s premier fine art shows, the Festival of the Arts, produced by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation, is one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year on the Emerald Coast. Festive tents filled…
17 Life Scenarios You've Most Likely Experienced
Whether it be your business or personal life, there are situations and experiences that often occur that can either bring a chuckle and smile to your face or a disappointed frown. After running through the many such experiences that have…
How She Bridged the Gap Between Technical and Creative Writing
A word with poet Esther Hurwitz.
New Names, Faces, & Kudos in The EC
Here is just a little of the news we’ve heard people buzzing about on the EC scene …
Goddess of Fantastical Young Adult Series Entertains with Romance and Wit as Underwater Worlds Turn Against Each Other
Author Anna Banks rules the sea of young adult fiction.
Regina Jaquess Makes a Splash as a Top Competitor in The World of Women’s Water Skiing
Regina Jaquess jumps into everything she does — what a champ!
The Murray Family Cruises into Their 10th Year Working Together
The Murray’s family business has been cruising along for 10 years.
Newborns are Welcomed Home to the Gulf Breeze Zoo
The Gulf Breeze Zoo is crawling with little critters.
Three Titans of Tourism Tell us How they Plan to Navigate the New Normal
We meet the new leaders and ask: What is the new normal now?
Parting is Such Bittersweet Sorrow for this Empty Nester
After giving birth to the first of my two daughters, I remember thinking, “This is why I have been put on earth — to procreate and be a mother.” Boy, those endorphins are dangerous chemicals. There is no way to…
An Apology Can Go a Long Way
It is almost a lost art … to take responsibility, to be transparent and to deliver an apology to a person or a group that you have done wrong. I have always told my sales staff that when a mistake…
Do You Have a (Bull)dog in this Fight?
At some point in my career, one boss decided my nickname was “Bulldog.” As in “C’mon Wolfgram, where’s your fight? Be tough! Be a bulldog.” Being shorter, having a stocky build and a wrinkly brow with brown eyes — not…
The Inspiring Instructors Who Teach Our Children Music & Life Lessons
We tap into tips from some of the top music teachers on the EC.
