EDITORS

Meet Tamara McGill McFarland, the Fashion Editor of Marvelous Living Magazine With nearly two decades of experience as a model, Tamara brings a unique perspective to the fashion industry. Having attended NC A&T State University and earned her marketing degree from UNCC, alongside being a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc , she effortlessly fuses her academic prowess with her innate creativity Tamara is not just a fashionista; she's a thriving entrepreneur, podcast host, and acclaimed stylist Her passion for fashion and innate sense of style have propelled her to success, including co-building a prosperous family business from the ground up. But Tamara's life extends far beyond the professional realm She finds joy in family gatherings, meeting up with her Sensational South Charlotte Chapter Sister Moms, exploring the globe, and indulging in all things fabulous Tune in to her podcast, "The Tamara's Taste," available on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, for a dose of style tips, laughter, and empowerment For fashion inspiration, join her Instagram community @TheTamarasTaste.

Contributing photographer, Mom Nakia Newman is a native of Chicago She has been a member of the Sensational South Charlotte of Jack and Jill of America, Inc since 2012 Nakia and her husband, Michael, reside in Weddington, NC with their two boys, Jalen, a rising Senior at Princeton University, and Jackson, an 8th grader at Weddington Middle School. She has been blessed to shoot beautiful photographs of celebrities and famous public figures including Jada Pinkett Smith, Gabrielle Union, and Gayle King While photography is her passion, she has enjoyed a successful 20 year career in Marketing in Financial Services and Banking. Nakia has spent the last six years in Marketing at Wells Fargo She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and The Girl Friends, Inc Most weekends she can be found on a field watching one of her boys playing football or lacrosse Family and photography bring her joy and fulfillment