By Dr. Brittney Clinton | Thursday, June 4, 2026 | BookTalk Some tales delight us, some stories stay with us in literature. Stories that reflect the very human experiences that change the path of our lives forever. In Go Out Like Sunday and Other Stories, Barbara Greenbaum unlocks realms touched by loss, revelation, perseverance, and the tender optimism that may surface in the wake of suffering. Her characters find themselves at emotional crossroads, confronted with the tough

By Dr. Sharon H. Porter | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Lights, Camera, Action! A Powerful Opportunity for Emerging Television Directors Ready to Shape the Future of Episodic Storytelling The next generation of visionary television directors may be one application away from a career-changing opportunity. Netflix has officially opened applications for its highly anticipated 2026 Netflix Series Directors Program, a prestigious initiative designed to support undiscovered directors w

By Dr. Sharon H. Porter | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Mind, Body, and Soul For generations, strength has been a defining characteristic of the Black community. It has carried families through adversity, fueled social change, and inspired resilience in the face of countless challenges. Yet, beneath that strength often lies an unspoken reality...many individuals are struggling with mental and emotional burdens they feel pressured to carry alone. Today, that conversation is changi

By Tammy Reese | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | L.E.A.D. Hello Vision and Purpose Lifestyle Magazine readers, it is our distinct pleasure to introduce you to Ernee Peppers. Her work is impacting so many lives right now. She is helping introverts realize they were never meant to shrink themselves to fit into loud spaces. Their voice already matters. Their presence already carries weight. Their story already deserves to be heard. As a speaker, confidence coach, author, and event emc

By Dr. Sharon H. Porter | May 26, 2026 | EducationFIRST As colleges and universities across the nation celebrate the Class of 2026, graduation season has become more than a ceremonial walk across the stage, it is a testament to resilience, determination, sacrifice, and transformation. For many graduates, earning a degree represents years of overcoming financial hardships, personal setbacks, mental exhaustion, family responsibilities, and the lingering effects of a rapidly cha

By Tammy Reese | Friday, May 22, 2026 | L.E.A.D. There are moments when purpose shows up in a way that feels undeniable. This year, Jacqueline Snell brought that kind of energy to Pasadena through the Fifth Annual Jazzy Jam Glam Prom Dress and Suit Giveaway, creating an experience that centered access, confidence, and community care. What was planned as a two day event quickly grew into something much bigger. With an overwhelming response from families and an outpouring of do

By Dr. Brittney Clinton | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | BookTalk Amidst a society that often portrays new motherhood through a lens of idealized purity and subdued expectations, there are voices like Courtney Perry's that speak with a profoundly healing and invigorating candor. Perry takes readers on a journey through the silent realities of postpartum life in her moving poetry book More Than One Way. Here, they will experience the coexistence of pleasure and sadness, the resha

By Dr. Brittney Clinton | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | It's All Business More Than a Boutique—A Sacred Pause in Time. In a world driven by speed, ambition, and constant motion, there are few spaces that invite us to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—not just with others, but with ourselves. Half Past Three Clothing is one of those rare spaces. What appears on the surface to be a thoughtfully curated boutique is, in reality, something far deeper: a living testimony of perspective,

By Tammy Reese | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | The Glow & The Glam There’s a difference between creating what looks good and creating what means something. The gap between the two is where purpose lives. For generations of Black creatives, that space has often been restricted, overlooked, or filtered through someone else’s lens. Afrofuturism interrupts that pattern. It doesn’t ask for permission. It builds new timelines. For two-time Academy Award–winning and five-time Academy Aw

By Tammy Reese | Monday, April 20, 2026 | Media In Motion There are entrepreneurs who follow trends and then there are those who create ecosystems. Brittany Nycole operates in the latter, building a business model that doesn’t just support brands, but architects opportunities from the ground up. As a CEO, visionary strategist, and multi-platform founder, her work lives at the intersection of purpose and execution, where ideas don’t just exist, they evolve into sustainable ven

By Tammy Reese | Friday, April 17, 2026 | Mind, Body, & Soul Vision and Purpose Lifestyle Magazine readers, it is my distinct pleasure to introduce you to Dr. Rhonda James Woolard. She’s not just talking about healing like it’s just another inspirational quote you post and forget about. She’s talking about the real work. The kind that forces you to sit with yourself, get honest, and start making decisions that actually change your life. And at the center of everything she te

By Tammy Reese | Thursday, April 16, 2026 | L. E.A. D. There is a distinct kind of power that emerges when vision meets purpose, when a woman decides that her current reality will not be the final draft of her life. Dr. Nicole Luckey stands as a living testament to that decision — a woman who transformed uncertainty into clarity, struggle into strategy, and survival into legacy. Her story does not begin in comfort or convenience. It begins in responsibility, in resilience, a

By Tammy Reese | Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Lights, Camera, Action! A powerful new chapter begins at Edmonds Music Inc. as the independent record label proudly announces the appointment of Steve Gustus as President. The move signals an exciting period of expansion, innovation, and global impact for the fast-growing label founded by visionary music executive Melvin Edmonds Jr. Edmonds Music Inc. was created to build on a rich musical heritage while opening doors for the next g

By Dr. Sharon H. Porter | Monday, March 30, 2026 | Lights, Camera, Action On an unforgettable evening filled with timeless music and vibrant energy, the Camp Springs Elks Lodge #2332 became the heartbeat of soul as legendary singer Howard Hewett took the stage. The room was packed, tables full, buzzing with anticipation as guests gathered for a night that would blend nostalgia, excellence, and community connection. From the moment the doors opened, it was clear, this was mo

By Tammy Reese | Wednesday, March 18 | Mind, Body, and Soul March is a time to honor women whose work transforms communities, and few embody purpose-driven advocacy like Sadija Smiley. As a grief specialist and founder of Born Into Silence (SAILS), she has turned her personal experience with stillbirth into a mission to support families navigating the heartache of pregnancy and infant loss. Through SAILS, Sadija creates spaces where grief is acknowledged, healing is possible

By Tammy Reese | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | L.E. A. D. In a world where hustle culture often equates success with exhaustion, LaKisha Mosley offers a different path: building a thriving business without sacrificing mental health. As the founder of The Soft Simple CEO™, Mosley guides high-achieving women to lead with clarity, emotional intelligence, and sustainable strategies. By prioritizing self-trust and nervous system regulation, she demonstrates that true leadership comes

By Tammy Reese | Saturday, March 14, 2026 | BookTalk A new book arriving this month is aiming to shift how people think about wealth, credit, and the role mindset plays in financial progress. Author and financial educator Dr. Letitia Scott Jackson will release The Millionaire In You: Can You See Her Yet? Manifesting and Mastering Your Money and Credit on March 15. The book is written as both a practical guide and a personal reflection on how individuals can reshape their fi

By Tammy Reese | Friday, March 13, 2026 | Media In Motion During Women’s History Month, we celebrate women whose lives reflect the courage to evolve, lead with purpose, and transform their platforms into vehicles for empowerment. Few journeys embody that spirit more beautifully than that of Trish Standley. Once known as an award-winning gospel recording artist, Standley has gracefully expanded her influence beyond music into a multifaceted life of service, creativity, and lea

By Tammy Reese | Thursday, March 12, 2026 | L.E.A.D. For many families navigating autism, the journey can feel isolating, overwhelming, and often misunderstood. But for Sherry Singh , that journey became the foundation for something far greater than advocacy, it became a movement rooted in community, compassion, and purpose. What began as a deeply personal mission has evolved into Whole Spectrum Autism , an organization dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where individua

By Tammy Reese | Monday, March 9, 2026 | Media in Motion There are creatives, and then there are architects. Angelique Skinner is both, but more importantly, she understands the difference. Skinner chose to build what many people only talk about. Not just content. Not just moments. But infrastructure. Through SLF Network, she is showing the world what it means to participate in the entertainment economy by shifting creators from contributors to stakeholders, from hired vision