Older people may have a harder time finding a life partner, but when they do, they often create more harmonious relationships than the young. The couples we talked to for this article share their personal experiences. Shirley and John Neither Shirley Rushing nor John...
IT’S NOT GLAMOROUS AND THE HOURS ARE LONG, BUT WOMEN CHEFS LOVE THEIR WORK By JASMINA WELLINGHOFF PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRYAN LE NGUYEN Women have been masters of the kitchen at home for a millennium, but relatively few have ventured into professional cooking, and even...
Not that long ago, the world of politics was an all-male club that only occasionally admitted a woman into its ranks. But that’s rapidly changing. With two women running for president this year, we decided to talk to a few women who have been in politics for a while,...
The August luncheon for the National Association of Female Executives (NAFE) of San Antonio featured an interesting presentation by Corine Wofford, CEO of Corine Wofford International and Certified Master Facilitator. Wofford is the leader of a worldwide movement...
San Antonio’s chapter of Fashion Group International (FGI) has made a significant impact to help place this city on the Texas fashion map. On August 3, industry leaders presented Fall 2016 Fashion Trends to an awaiting crowd of media and fashion followers in an...
Friendship has always been part of human communities but in our busy lives and mobile society it’s not easy to keep friendships alive. Yet both social and neuro-medical scientists increasingly confirm the benefits of social engagement for our health, wellbeing and...
Arborist for Etter Tree Care Not many San Antonians can say that they are “a steward of the earth,” but Elysia Etter, a certified arborist at Etter Tree Care Service, carries that title proudly alongside her family of entrepreneurs. “Every day I help educate people...
The San Antonio Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) celebrated a milestone year for the chapter on July 13, 2016 at a luncheon held at Oak Hills Country Club. President Christina Heaney began the event with positive news as the San...
“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown her.” The irony of this quote is the quote itself has actually been re-built over the years, even by the infamous newscaster, David Brinkely, who quoted it for men. Despite...
Jenna Bush Hager, daughter of the 43rd President of the United States George W. Bush, gives new meaning to the phrase…working mom. Bush is a former teacher, author, and contributing correspondent for the NBC’s TODAY SHOW, where she has been since 2009. However,...