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CONTENTS 10. LETTER FROM PUBLISHER 12. LETTER FROM GUEST EDITOR
CULTURE & CUISINE
14. THE POWER OF COMFORT 16.MIDTOWN READS 17. 7 MUST WATCH SHOWS & MOVIES 18. NECK NEGLECT SKINCARE MISTAKES
LIVING LOCAL
20. AROUND TOWN: TANYA EVANS TWM COVER PARTY, RED WOMEN RECHARGE EVENT, PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS EVENT, OASIS CENTER TRAILBLAZER AWARDS
ON THE COVER
24. TINA VIDAL-DUART A LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS BY HEATHER THOMAS
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP
WWMB JOURNAL 29. WWMB FEATURE SALLY S. BRADSHAW 31. LEGAL WRITES WITH DANA BROOKS 32. STACKED: WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE 33. WOMEN ON THE MOVE: KELSEY SCOTT
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35. FROM PITCH TO PROFIT WITH DR. BOBBI PETERSON 36. MEN WHO MEAN BUSINESS: CARLOS DUART, BILL MOORE, KEITH BOWERS, GARY YORDON, CHRIS TURNER, PASTOR GREGORY JAMES & MARK CHAMBERS
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
44. THREE MAGIC WORDS TO CONSIDER 46. PUT YOUR MASK ON
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LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS 48. BREAKING THE CYCLE 49.TURNING OVERWHELM INTO GROWTH 50. A PICTUREPERFECT WEDDING FOR LESS 51. HOW ONE WOMAN TRANSFORMED LOSS INTO A LEGACY
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April - May 2023 • Volume 18 • Issue 3
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ife is difficult and there will be challenges. Strong women know how to rise above any challenge, obstacle, or unseen barrier. Empowered women are purpose-driven and know that any perceived setback is an opportunity for a major comeback. Perseverance, passion, and purpose are the secret powers of women. Living and dreaming without limits can unlock barriers and create the life you envision. Throughout our lives, we will encounter opportunities that allow us to pivot and take on new directions, fulfilling our passion and purpose. Remember that the mind attracts that which it dwells upon and acknowledges. The manifestation of our dreams unfolds as we live authentically. I have authentically loved helping others in my roles as mother, professor, psychotherapist, family mediator, board member, volunteer, and countless other hats. Who knew that these roles would manifest in leading TWM? I can’t believe that it has been nearly 5 years since I had the honor of taking over the magazine as Publisher and CEO from my dear friend, Kim Rosier. I loved the purpose of the magazine, which resonated with me, and I am honored to serve the community with this resource, as a minority entrepreneur. I am so excited that Tallahassee Woman Magazine is celebrating 17 years of sharing women’s stories of purpose, passion, and perseverance! I am so appreciative of the TWM team, contributors, and collaborators. Teamwork makes the dream work! Our goal is to continue taking the magazine to new heights. It is my vision that all women consistently see themselves in the picture and represented in the pages of TWM. Our diversity is our strength. TWM embraces and celebrates the beautiful, diverse women of our community 365 days a year.
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In this issue, we celebrate the courageous Cover Woman, Tina Vidal-Duart, entrepreneur, wife, and mother, who walks the talk and knows about manifesting dreams, hard work, determination, and the art of pivoting. Heather Thomas captures her inspiring story with a soulful heart and authenticity.
wish you a very Happy Mother’s Day! Please save the date, May 17, 2023, for the annual Women Who Mean Business, Women on Fire Awards luncheon! Sponsorships are available. We look forward to seeing you! Remember that the magic is in you!
Don’t miss the impressive Men Who Mean Business profiles, highlighting leaders that share how they appreciate, celebrate, and embrace women in the community and beyond in their various roles. On behalf of the TWM team, we
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It was a call from the soul and everything within me pushed me to answer, no matter the fears of the inadequacy of not measuring up, and not knowing where the path would lead. Some of the best, and most transformative years of my life would follow because I decided to co-create and collaborate on my own dream and the dreams of others. It is with great joy that I watch TWM’s new publisher, Dr. Michelle Mitcham, continue to follow the call and expand the magazine’s vision with continued innovation and expansion. By including information on self-care and mindfulness in each issue along with sharing the stories of the women in our community, the goal of TWM is to continue to inspire women from all walks of life.
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or the last several years I’ve been on a journey of the soul. With a global pandemic that literally forced us to go inward, I took the time to learn how to tap into the energy of my being, through daily meditation and connecting to books, podcasts, classes, mentorships, and people that were on a similar awakening path of discovering who we really are, and our purpose for being here at this time. It took me and is still taking me through quite a few fear thresholds that have brought up difficult things to the surface to be seen and acknowledged, while at the same time, surrendering to the process in order to grow and be of service to the growth of others. As I do this inner, consciousness expansion work, I shine more brightly, and so too does the world around me. It goes beyond spirituality and is more of a focus on soul potentiality. Perhaps this is why I felt led to share Tina Vidal-Duart’s compelling story. She is on a similar path of self-discovery and is at a place in her life where she has experienced the incredible power of intention-setting and working towards dreams now made manifest. She has experienced a lot—both the highs and lows of a life well-lived and is now going further in her journey of the self, continuing to see beyond the limits of what is possible. Seventeen years ago, in April of 2006, Kim Rosier, former publisher and owner of Tallahassee Woman Magazine (TWM) printed the first issue because she was willing to face down fears and perceived limitations. I picked up that first edition, newly back in town with a toddler in tow (who is now 18!), and sat with Kim to discuss how I could help her vision take flight. She had created an extraordinary platform to share women’s stories and information on how to inspire them to live their best lives, and I knew that I was supposed to be a part of it. tallahassee woman | 12 | april • may 2023
Perhaps that is more of what we are all moving towards. When we follow what lights us up and drown out the disempowering thoughts that want to be our paintbrush instead of our heart—it’s because it will change our lives, and powerfully impact others. The bigness of that is what our mind is feeling. But we are ready. There is so much inside of us that is waiting and burning to come out. The mind will give you millions of worried thoughts because it wants to protect you and keep things from changing. However, turning towards these thoughts and exploring beyond them helps us to tap into our inner well of power, peace, and soul knowledge that is always there, waiting for us to breathe it into life. The chaos of this world may only increase, and the voices of doubt and fear will be loud. But, if you follow the quiet call of your soul, it will always show you the way home.
Yours on the journey,
Heather Thomas Want to reach out to Heather? Contact her at fullcircleawakening@gmail.com, or follow and message her on Instagram @fullcircleawakening.