Letter from the Editor

If someone had told me last year this time that I would be sitting in the chair of the Editor in Chief for Be Well Travel & Lifestyle Magazine, I probably would have said, “That’s impossible!”

 And, my reaction wouldn’t have come from a place of incapability or fear, but from a place of being overwhelmed by my work schedule. In addition to my on-going commitments as a shamanic self-mastery sage/counselor, a YouTube influencer, and partner in a consultant group, I was involved with a consultant project that wasn’t aligned with the manner in which I do my best work. I was more out of balance physically and emotionally than I knew. In August, it all came to light when I went on an empowering journey with bronchitis, and was chained to my bed for four weeks.

Although it was one of my most disturbing health challenges ever, there was a gift in my healing and recovery process. I gained the clarity and courage to let go of all work activities that didn’t bring me joy and fulfillment. I’m proud and happy to say that my calendar has been cleaned up and I am now in this chair working closely with two people I trust and admire, and most importantly, who trust and know how to support me to do my best work -- Michael Damond Campbell, the Director of Creative Production & Marketing (also CEO of We Merge Media & Bond to Build), and Carmen Ray, Founder & Publisher of the magazine, and Owner & CEO of Be Well Enterprises.

It is with great gratitude and excitement that I present to you the Spring Issue of Be Well Travel & Lifestyle Magazine. Here’s a brief overview of the main features:

In the Spotlight Feature & Articles you’ll be introduced to:

• Reverend Dr. Alicia Simpson, a trailblazing minister and social entrepreneur who serves the under-served
• Alicia Stingley, a wealth mentor to mature women --especially Women of Color
• Barbara Andrews, a marriage & family therapist, speaker, author, and travel consultant & agent
• Beatrice Johnson, an on-fire real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who puts people before profit
• Elesha Curvey, a certified life and wellness coach who promotes and supports ageless wellness​
• Holland B. Nance, a faith-centered personal and professional coach and a messenger of hope and encouragement
• Michale, a writer, blogger, and social media maven who promotes women through on-line platforms
• Saskia Christian, whose uses cutting-edge, trauma-informed coaching model for professional women
• Tracey Watford, an independent beauty consultant with 20 years of Mary Kay experience

Also, in our Spring Issue you’ll find articles on Business & Enterprise information, tips, and inspiration from Holland Nance, Michael Damond Campbell, and Dr. Shontina Gladney, PhD. In the Travel & Leisure section you’ll find stories, insights, and promotional information by Dr. Latrice Rollins, PhD. with contributions from her husband, Shon Rollins, and by Yolanda Wagner, Lynesha Marie, and Wendy Campbell, who’s introducing her new regular feature, Wendy’s Divine Travel. Kayla Von Lintel contributes an enlightening personal story to the Family & Relationship section where I also contribute, and we have Elesha Curvey, Linda Michelle Trainer,and Michale, providing inspirational personal storytelling and practical guidance for the Inner Peace section.

Our Be Well mission is to keep our readers Well-Connected, Well-Informed, and Well-Inspired. We hope that this issue helps to grow your ability to embrace renewal and joy in your entrepreneurial ventures.