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Red Ladies 2024: Cookie Balcha
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Red Ladies 2024: Cookie Balcha

Story by Liesel Schmidt | Portrait by Jonathan Thorpe   Born and raised in Ethiopia, Cookie Balcha was one of eight children. Understanding the value of hard work and the power of pursuing a dream,...
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Red Ladies 2024: Nawal Africano

Red Ladies 2024: Nawal Africano

As an instructor at the MVMNT Society and an AEM at Compass, Nawal Africano’s work is all about helping others be the very best they can be. “Being an instructor at MVMNT and witnessing my clients'...
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Red Ladies 2024: Katie Waynick

Red Ladies 2024: Katie Waynick

Personal experience is often a powerful motivator. For Katie Waynick, the multiple floodings she experienced in her home in a single year inspired her to start a campaign whose mission is to raise ...
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Red Ladies 2024: Giselle Pelaez

Red Ladies 2024: Giselle Pelaez

Giselle Pelaez’s life revolves around children. As the Executive Director for the Center for Alexandria's Children (CAC), Inc. for the past 16 years, she dedicated herself to the organization’s mis...
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Red Ladies 2024: Becky Harris

Red Ladies 2024: Becky Harris

Becky Harris believes in the power of a good rye—both in the making and in the drinking. “For me, making rye is connecting people through spirits to the early agricultural history of the region, wh...
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New Year. New You. Mental Health Edition.

New Year. New You. Mental Health Edition.

Story by Lucy Appling Brought to you by Healthy Minds Therapy As the First Impressions Associate at a mental health private practice (and a proud therapy attendee as well) I have the unique opportu...
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