MARCH/APRIL 2024 ISSUE CONTENTS
TECHNOLOGY
Outsmarting the Bot: Practical principles for using ChatGPT
by Ben O’Connor
TECHNOLOGY
Langston University professors illuminate urgent diversity crisis in AI
BUSINESS & CAREER
Top 6 résumé writing mistakes
by Sabrina Cortes
BUSINESS & CAREER
The importance of creating a strategic plan for your career
by Keith Washington
HOME & FAMILY
Signs of abuse and unhealthy relationships
by Whitley English
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Is depression just an excuse?
by Jonathan S. Gustave
HEALTH & WELLNESS
The importance of understanding your heart age
by Trisha Giramma
Feature Spotlights
BUSINESS
DUNBAR SERVICES
David Dunbar, owner
Fletcher, NC
"You don’t have to have a big force to be successful. If you have the right people with the right ethics, you can do pretty well.”
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ENTREPRENEUR
DR. BRIDGET COLE WILLIAMS
DrBridgetMD | Embody Life |
The Blossom Bar
Dublin, OH
"I want my consumers and patients to make informed, educated choices that work for their lifestyle and their bodies. Education is always at the forefront of my work, whether it is in consultations, the Embody products, or the Blossom Bar."
ENTREPRENEUR
E.G. SEBASTIAN & GARY FIELD
Co-Owners
LOYCAL, Local to Loyal
Asheville, NC
"Loycal helps businesses by increasing their cash flow and keeping their cash reserves by allowing businesses to purchase products and services without the outlay of cash, thus keeping the cash in their business."
ENTREPRENEUR
JOHN LAWSON
Founder & CEO
ColderICE Consulting
Stone Mountain, GA
"Today as a passionate advocate for small businesses, I have dedicated a significant portion of my career to mentoring entrepreneurs, offering insights on e-commerce, online marketing tactics, and business strategies. My commitment to helping others succeed has earned me recognition as one of the top Small Business Influencers in America."
COMMUNITY MEMBER
DWAYNE MEEKS
Founder & Executive Director
Urban Colors Arts & Mentoring
Denver, CO
"...responsible fatherhood engagement is alive and well, and we need to change and create for ourselves to show the impact and the profound impact of a father’s touch, a father‘s connection to his children, and his family."
ARTIST
RACHEL DURCHSLAG
Author / Writer
“While I Walk: Solo Adventuring in The Vast, Beautiful World”
Asheville, NC
"My hope is that it will inspire people, especially women, to feel emboldened to grab a pair of hiking boots, board a plane, and see where adventure, wonder, and expansion meet."
ARTIST
WHO MADE THIS - WMT
VJ Williams & Erick Maximo
Singer/Songwriters
Washington, DC
"Who Made This is more of a venture. The goal is to showcase the love of our music, tshirts, and creative interests, as well as be a space to showcase other creatives."
