Contributors
NIA Bonson
Founder, editor, advocate
Aspiring novelist. Frequently upgraded traveler. Word game fan. Holiday planner. Researched shopper. Recipe saver. Sunday afternoon cook. Flea Market tripper. Daily reader. On the go listener.
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niabonson.com
mavenhoodsociety.com
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along with our growing list of amazing Guest Contributors
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MARGARET Curry
Multi-disciplinary performer and creator
Award-winning actress, producer, director and singer. Mission: to collaborate deeply and bravely to create stories that inspire, entertain, educate, elicit and evoke. Huge fan of the underdog, making joy the point, and having fun of every kind. And dessert, always.
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margaretcurry.com
These people are pretty cool, if we do so say ourselves
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deepflightproductions.com
With 20 of experience as a fashion stylist and creative director, I've worked across advertising and entertainment, dressing thousands and traveling the world. My love for styling began at 13, in community theater. Passionate about fitness, yoga, and snowboarding, I aim for balance in life's journey.
TIFFANI Rae
stylist, creative director, consultant
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TiffaniRae.com
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Haute Data Substack
proprietor, Nutmeg & Thyme
Audra Ortiz is the New York City-based home baker, cook, and proprietor of Nutmeg & Thyme, a cottage food company that provides mouthwatering fare made with fresh chef-quality ingredients. From apple crostatas brushed with apricot jam to Zinfandel-braised short ribs, Nutmeg & Thyme delivers swoon-worthy dinners and desserts that satisfy the palate.
AUDRA Ortiz
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nutmegandthyme.co/
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Alexander technique teacher
Lindy is a New York City–based Alexander Technique teacher, certified by the Balance Arts Center in 2019 and a member of the American Society of the Alexander Technique. She’s on the BAC Teacher Training faculty, leads weekly Balance & Stability classes that include One Pound Weight and Fall Prevention, teaches privately, and works locally as an actor and director.
LINDY Rogers
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studio manager, art director, cookie scooper
Creative Art Director turned Photo Studio Manager, Erin Miller has been working in the retail fashion industry and designing all family announcements and invitations for 20+ years. She has worked for renowned brands such as Caleres, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus, traveling the world for national print and television shoots. She now leads an internal team of creatives who execute those national print and video shoots.
ERIN Miller
ErinCMiller.com
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healthcare executive
A Cancer Doctor and Certified Executive Coach, Sara Jo is passionate about the advancement of women to the C-suite and Dean’s office. She serves as co-leader of a competitive national fellowship - Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine dedicated to that goal.
SARA JO Grethlein
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BA esthetician
Makeup guru Margina Dennis has been making the world more beautiful for 15+ years, working with celebrities like Tracy Morgan, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, and Tom Brady. Her work has appeared on CNN, Fox, MTV2, BET, Teen Vogue, Entertainment Weekly, and L’Officiel. She is a sought-after beauty expert, and clients include Green Beauty, Crest, Pink, and Sephora.com.
MARGINA Dennis
marginadennis.com
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consulting: beautybeautebeauti.com
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Attorney & Counselor at Law
A third-generation lawyer, Anne practices family law in the San Francisco Bay Area, quite a distance from her original home base in Brooklyn, New York. Non-work hours are filled with family, friends, cooking, reading and a passion for travel in that order. On deck for 2026-2027 are Europe, the Maldives and, of course, the Brothers Tour.
ANNE Bonfiglio
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Licensed Therapist, Certified Professional Coach
With a passion for helping people rediscover their resilience in life and work, Karen Carlucci draws from over 20 years of professional experience as a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Professional Coach, in addition to personal experience rebounding from unexpected life events. With a BA in Human Resources and an MSW from New York University’s School of Social Work, she holds certificates in Training and Organizational Development and Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Karen is also a Student Advisor/Lecturer at Columbia University School of Social Work.
KAREN Carlucci
karencarlucci.com
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LCSW, CPC
Owner, Soul N Such Catering
The proud owner of Soul N Such Catering and a passionate content creator based in South Carolina. Since founding her business in 2022, she’s blended her Belizean roots with American culture—crafting soulful dishes infused with love, flavor, and purpose that comfort, connect, and inspire.
Her vision is simple yet powerful: to nourish the soul, one flavorful bite at a time.
STACEY Johnson-Calhoun
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