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CONTENTS 10. LETTER FROM PUBLISHER
CULTURE & CUISINE
12. MAKEUP TIPS FOR GETTING HOLIDAY PARTY-READY IN MINUTES 14. CRANBERRY POMEGRANATE CHEESECAKE 16. FAVES AND RAVES 18. PERFECT HOLIDAY TABLE 20. COQUITO - A CHRISTMAS PUERTO RICAN DRINK
LIVING LOCAL
22. SWEET HOME TALLAHASSEE: SHANNON SHERRELL 24. AROUND TOWN: KIRA DERRYBERRY COVER PARTY 26. HAUTE HAPPENINGS
BUSINESS & LEADERSHIP 34. POWER OF A VISION BOARD
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36. STACKED: WOMEN IN REAL ESTATE 37. WOMEN ON MOVE: DEBBIE MILAZZO 38. WOMEN TO WATCH 40. LEGAL WRITES: CHILD SUPPORT
Tanya Evans
You Can't Pour From An Empty Cup!
TRAVEL
42. MADAME XHALES IN THE LOFTY PEAKS OF PERÚ
MIND, BODY & SPIRIT
46. COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS; PRIORITIZING THE "I" IN THRIVE 48. VITALITY HEALTH
LOVE & RELATIONSHIPS
50. PRACTICING CARE & COMPASSION
W.E. INSPIRE 51. BRIGHTEN SOMEONE'S DAY
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LISA DAVIS WRITER Lisa Davis is a wife, mommy of four, beauty blogger, Freelance Makeup Artist, and Owner of Image by Lisa. God made her girly and she loves sharing her tips and tricks with other women so that they can look and feel their absolute best. For more information about Lisa visit imagebylisa.com.
REGINA LYNCHHUDSON WRITER Veteran publicist LACI SWANN and luxury lifestyle WRITER experience-aholic, Laci Swann is a Board Regina Lynch-Hudson, Member of the Autism pens MadameXhales, Society of Florida, slated towards the vinrepresenting the state’s tage of woman that enpanhandle in fundraising joys more time to travel. and advocacy efforts. MadameXhales explores Laci is the Principal destinations, cruises, reof Sharp Editorial, an sorts, spas and extracuraward-winning editorial ricular activities. + small business consulting + branding design.
KIRA DERRYBERRY PHOTOGRAPHER Kira Derryberry is ASHLEY DICKEY a Tallahassee-based WRITER portrait photographer Ashley Dickey, FSU specializing in families, graduate with a headshots and boudoir Bachelor’s degree in and commercial Media Communication photography. She books Studies with a minor locally in Tallahasee in English. She is a and is available for Tallahassee local who is travel worldwide. View passionate about writing Kira's portfolio online at and enjoys spending kiraderryberry.com time with family and friends.
THAIS GONZALEZ WRITER Thais Gonzalez is a REBECCA WEAVER retired Tallahassee WRITER Spanish teacher. Rebecca Weaver, She taught over news reporter, on5,000 students in the air personality Steve JANE MARKS community throughout Harvey Morning Show, WRITER her career. Leading CRISTINA CARTER Jane Marks is a licensed guest chef WCTV’s students to first place WRITER “Good Morning Show.” psychotherapist "life at the annual regional Cristina Carter, owner/ coach" with 50+ years of Rebecca inspires positive Modern Language Expo founder of Tallahassee experience specializing change nationally competition on multiple Notary, LLC, holds and internationally. in child and adolescent occasions she is well a Master of Arts in She promotes peace, behavior. She is a known in her field. International Relations respect for diversity, and motivational speaker/ from FSU and has taught advancements towards lecturer focusing on several courses there. equality for all. mental health and She also co-directed/coadolescents. produced, “Las Chicas.”
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Greetings & Happy Holidays
T
he chilly weather, spiked with the aroma of hot apple cider and sweetened with the delectably delicious delights of the palate, marks the undeniable characteristics of this special season. What a year it has been… I can’t believe it is already December! As you get comfy in your warm winter sweater, covered up with blankets while drinking tea or coffee or sipping a mimosa, I hope you also cozy up with a copy of Tallahassee Woman Magazine and take some time to unwind as you read about your friends and neighbors in the magazine by women, for women and about women.
PUBLISHER
On the cover, we feature the indomitable Tanya Evans, owner of Eight Five Zero Salon, who shares her story of pouring into others, family and cultivating relationships. Her story will surely inspire you! I am so thankful to the TWM team, my tribe, the awesome community, contributors, guest editors, advertisers, and sponsors. TWM is proud to be an OEV-certified woman and minority-owned business. We want every woman to see herself in the picture – in the stories. As we call 2022 to an end and welcome 2023, it is my wish for you to receive abundantly the blessings of the season as you focus on what is nearest and dearest to your heart – loving service to family, faith, friends, and community. Happy Holidays,
Dr. Michelle Mitcham
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