Happy New Year Be Well

Back in September 2020, I started contemplating what would be the "theme" and overall message for our January issue. Brainstorming my list of ideas, I decided on "The New Economy." So much in our local and global economy has changed, and unfortunately so many were unable to recover or pivot. Then there were others that we're able to adjust and soar. This is clearly our time to take inventory of our gifts, talents, and skills and make a decision to move our businesses from hobby to profit. 

Dr. Keshia Tate was selected for our cover because of her in-depth understanding of how our finances impact our health. Dr. Tate exemplifies the example of assessing our gifts, talents, and execution. Shawntell Parr Taylor of Wealth, Wicks, and Wine will be joining our efforts to provide insights and resources in the area of wealth building and financial empowerment.

Be Well for Women is all about creating content and platforms for Women Entrepreneurs to Be Well Connected, Informed, and Inspired. We are extremely excited and confident in our new Editor-in-Chief, Crystal Thompson to expand our vision based upon your feedback. Crystal received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from an HBCU—Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. After teaching English/Language Arts and Literature for 11 years, she transitioned to Human Resources and writing. This year Crystal launched a successful blog, OnMyQ Blog, where she delivers a digest of stories and scenarios in hopes to stimulate readers to compare/contrast experiences and seek to be better—one day at a time. She is an essayist with a passion for literacy. Crystal is determined to highlight the hidden gems in our community as editor in chief and stresses the importance of creativity, supply and demand to scale up the Be Well Magazine footprint.

Over the past year, we have learned the importance of taking the time to make our houses homier, yet practical, since most of us are spending more time at home. We're so excited to introduce you to our Home Interior Featured Contributor--Shauna Weatherspoon of SW Living. Shauna's featured articles will get our creative juices flowing as she highlights the power of homeownership and how to make our home a sanctuary with family, friends, and lots of fancy and fabulous ideas.

Yes, we may be working and/or building businesses online but we still need to be cute and fashionable, ladies. No one does that more creatively and consistently as Executive Coach Shontina Gladney of The Entrepreneurs Society. You will surely be inspired by her fashion tips and entrepreneurial messages.

Speaking of leveraging and expanding our online presence and posture, Business/Branding Coach Michael Damond continues to go above and beyond in delivering technology tips and tools to take us all to the next level with his Tech Talk Tuesdays.

As we gear up to travel again in 2021, we want to travel with Women of Travel Rock! The New Economy is not about running for more but capturing opportunities to maximize and be grateful for what we already have. So if you want to create the best staycation ever or learn how to own your own home-based travel business, Wendy Campbell and Jackie DeLane are here to walk you through each step.

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