VOLUME 2

Volume 2 contributors

  • Toya Poplar

    ASSISTANT EDITOR

    Toya is a best-selling author, accomplished ghostwriter, sought after speaker, and highly regarded life coach who invests her time and energy encouraging others to live authentically, listen empathetically and cultivate creativity. Toya’s words, whether written or spoken, will motivate you to chase your dreams to fruition.

  • Camil Williams


    Camil Williams is an Army Veteran and single mom of three boys. She is the owner of Camil Creates and she specializes in beauty services and social media management. Camil believes that when you look good, you feel good, & you will have the confidence to tackle anything life brings.

    IG: @camilcreates

  • Chondra Craig


    Chondra Craig is an assistant fashion buyer and an up-and-coming fashion stylist. She has a B.S. in apparel, merchandise, and design and a Master of Business Administration. Chondra’s passion is fashion, and she aims to uplift people through style.

  • Dominique Dillard


    Dominique Dillard is a retired hair salon owner with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology. She is the founder of SpeakLife: IAMGREATNESS Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides counseling services, promotes positive living, and inspires others to excel. Dominique is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and is currently engaging in her own Private Practice, providing counseling services for several counties in Alabama as a State Vendor as well as Virtual Counseling Services nationwide. She looks forward to completing her Doctoral degree and becoming an international and corporate consultant.

  • Dr. Sha'Rose Erion


    Dr. Sha'Rose Erion, PT, DPT, owns and is CEO of Rose Pelvic Physiotherapy, a pelvic floor physical therapy clinic in Huntsville, AL. She is a Florida Girl, born and raised, an avid Miami Dolphins fan, and a lover of foods of all kinds. Dr. Sha'Rose graduated with her Bachelor of Science from the University of South Florida in Tampa and her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine in Austin. She has trained directly under manual physiotherapists in Queensland, Australia. To sum Dr. Sha'Rose up, she is a woman that enjoys her family, some sunshine, travel, and a hot plate of food.

  • J'Que Ellis


    North Alabama’s People’s Choice Entrepreneur of the Year, Impact Speaker, Young Progressive Black Caucus Outstanding Women of Leadership Award recipient, J’Que Ellis is a serial entrepreneur, multi-media proprietor, personal trainer, actress, radio and television personality, brand manager, super producer, national wellness influencer, professional model, and healthy living specialist.

  • Jill Cunningham


    Jill is a Huntsville creative and micro-influencer sharing lifestyle, fashion and thriving with an autoimmune disease. She was born and raised in the St. Louis area but has been loving Huntsville, AL, especially the warmer winters. During her off time, you can often find her exploring downtown and shooting videos with her husband!

  • Keisha Wright


    Keisha Wright is a professional life coach from the Sunshine State of Florida. Years ago, in the middle of own own search for wellness, she made God a promise if He ever got her out the living hell she was in she would spend the rest of her life teaching others how to get out.

    Today, Keisha is living out that promise helping people become healthy so that they can thrive in their own lives. Her own journey of pain and struggle led her to open Emotional Recovery Clinic with the mission of teaching individuals recover from the pain of trauma, toxic mindsets and unhealthy relational patterns through individualized, client-centered coaching. Keisha specializes in trauma recovery, affective awareness, and marriage regeneration.

  • Kendra Newman


    Kendra is a certified Project Management Professional, who specializes in Strategic Planning with 25 years of experience leading people and managing projects. She is dedicated to empowering women to use their skills and ideas to create successful businesses while they are still employed. Kendra facilitates experiences, mentorship, and coaching to help women navigate the challenges of balancing work as they create their own entrepreneurial lane with lifestyle driven businesses that will initially supplement their salary then replace it in the future.

  • Kierra Franchesca


    Kierra is a Pro Makeup Artist for Charlotte Tilbury, Ilia Clean Beauty, and specializes in onsite freelance bridal, film and event makeup. Kierra has been doing makeup for 13 years and she has a passion for educating her clients with skincare and makeup. Her mission is to empower her clients to look and feel like the most beautiful versions of themselves.

    Ig: @kierrafranchesca

  • Kyla Glover


    Kyla is a loving wife and mother to 3 beautiful children. She is a freelance Pro Makeup Artist with over 12 years of experience who specializes in bridal, film, and special event makeup. She believes that God combined her creativity as a make-up artist with His calling for her to empower women; what she does is bigger than makeup. She is also a powerful speaker who's passionate about others finding purpose, self-worth, encouragement, and turning pain into power.

    IG: @kyglovermua

  • Michelle Kirkland


    Michelle Kirkland is a mom, an educator with 10+ years of experience and an avid bargain shopper. She’s the owner of Love Grace Style, LLC, a small business that offers affordable custom designs apparel and accessories. Her passion is helping women look and feel beautiful without spending a lot of money. When not busy working, she enjoys exploring new places with her son.

  • Natasha Langford


    Natasha Langford is a successful realtor who has helped many clients navigate the home buying process. She prioritizes serving her clients over selling and has achieved significant milestones in her career, including earning over $5 million in sales and being named a Weichert Realtors National Executive Club Honoree for 2021. Outside of work, she enjoys watching documentaries, attending concerts, and planning her next travel adventure.

  • Sharon McCoy


    Sharon McCoy is originally from Gary Indiana, but has settled in Decatur, Alabama. She is the middle child of 4 amazing siblings. She is currently single. She is an outgoing woman who loves Jesus, charcuterie boards and The Golden Girls. When she is not teaching Kindergarten for Decatur City Schools, she is scrolling on Amazon, taking a nature walk or eating ice cream at a local ice cream shop in downtown Decatur.

  • Tasha Nelson


    Tasha Nelson is a lifestyle and UGC creator based in Huntsville with a focus on fashion, skincare and local shopping related events. She is a social media specialist with background in retail and fashion merchandising and loves promoting small and local business. Find style inspiration and recommendations on Instagram and tik tok!

    IG : @tashmopolitancouture

  • Terasha Burrell Noble


    Terasha Burrell-Noble is an author and floral designer. She wrote her first book, “Broken Pieces Speak” in 2018 and soon after, poured her creative energy into her floral design business: MB Floral Design. When she’s not writing or arranging flowers, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their pup, sugar.