Elleyne Aldine
Celebrities use fame to combat sickle cell disease
It’s almost weird to have a day go by not hearing about someone supporting breast cancer or military families. Understandably so, as these issues touch many lives — I myself have had family members in each of these groups, and […]
Celebrities Ledisi and Daphne Oz make “me” time
I recently had the opportunity to interview two high-profile women about how they balance personal and professional responsibilities while still reserving some “me time.” Why talk about that? Because when we’re content with ourselves, it becomes contagious. These two: Billboard-charting […]
No matter the economic outlook: U.S. Entrepreneurs Thrive
Though political pundits lob accusations back and forth that business startups have slowed and job satisfaction decreased due to the economy, some think otherwise. According to a recent survey, many American workers are loving their jobs much more than two years […]
Eat, Pray, Love right at home
Many people believe if they could dash their mundane lives for more adventurous, exciting fare, all would be right in their worlds. I believe this is the root of the mid-life crisis. It also is behind the popularity of books […]
Violinist Lindsey Stirling taps world spirit
Lindsey Stirling is an American violinist, dancer, performance artist, and composer who’s added some international flair to some of her popular song covers. She recently worked with singer-songwriter John Legend on his recent release “All of Me.” (Legend is married […]
“The Pursuit of HappYness” Movie: Author’s advice for life
Chris Gardner is man behind the incredible rags-to-riches story of a homeless single father in blockbuster movie “The Pursuit of HappYness,” where A-list actor Will Smith portrayed Gardner. About more than just the American dream, at it’s heart the movie […]
ABC’s Modern Family mirrors America’s Melting Pot
An interesting phenomenon is taking over American television, and it’s about time. More and more, television finally mirrors what many of us see and experience every day, and that is the diversity of the modern day American family. Faith largely […]