Sep 15, 2011

I sat down with Angelique Watson to learn about the many hours she spends volunteering. What I learned is that she is more than someone who has simply become involved with different organizations she feels connected to and passionate about. She has delved deeper into her interests than most of us do, all the while making the community better. She shows us that...

Aug 15, 2011

All About Mallory, Miss Malaprop My name is Mallory Whitfield, I’m 28, was born in New Orleans, raised in Gulfport, Mississippi and I’ve been back in NOLA since college. (I graduated Loyola University in 2004 as a history major.) Miss Malaprop just celebrated its 5th birthday! It started in 2006 as a blog focused on handmade & eco-friendly...

Jul 26, 2011

Dan Forman is a non-profit director who is dedicated to making New Orleans a better and more livable place. Through his career and his volunteer work, he has displayed his commitment to ensuring that the future of the city is one that allows anyone and everyone the ability to chase their dreams. He was born and raised in New Orleans and spent time living in...

Jun 20, 2011

I recently had the pleasure of touring PJ’s roasting facility on North Peters, just outside of the French Quarter, and sitting down and talking to Roastmaster Felton Jones. I asked him about the title and he first chuckled, but then turned serious. “You know,” he said, “People are experts about a lot things. You have the Brewmaster with beer, and really the...

The following is an interview with Elizabeth Shephard, founder and President of NOLA start-up, LifeCity, Inc. Good Nola: Tell us about yourself: Where are you from? College? Elizabeth Shephard: I grew up on the Gulf Coast in Tampa, Florida, and studied psychology and environmental science at Carleton College. Post-college I spent a year as Carleton’s...

All About Lauren WidenerMy name is Lauren Widener and I grew up in Metairie and Kenner. I am now firmly planted in Old Metairie with my phenomenal husband and three amazing daughters, ages 5, 3, and 18mos. Besides photography, I love cooking, gardening, music, and playing with my family. My faith in God is very important to me and I love serving in my local...