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Beyond the Workout: The Story Behind Mitchelle Daka’s Figures

Beyond the Workout: The Story Behind Mitchelle Daka’s Figures

By Katie Scott Some clothes earn their place in my wardrobe by being useful. Others make me want to get dressed. The brands that interest me most manage to do both. As a model and entrepreneur with over a decade in pageantry, I care about how clothing presents us.

Beyond the Workout: The Story Behind Mitchelle Daka’s Figures

Beyond the Workout: The Story Behind Mitchelle Daka’s Figures

By Katie Scott Some clothes earn their place in my wardrobe by being useful. Others make me want to get dressed. The brands that interest me most manage to do both. As a model and entrepreneur with over a decade in pageantry, I care about how clothing presents us.

Global Author Publishing Audiobook Services

Global Author Publishing Audiobook Services

Every musician knows the difference between a demo and a record. The song may be the same, but the performance, the room, the mix and the mastering change everything. Audiobooks work the same way. A book read into a phone is a demo. A book produced by professional audiobook services is a record, and for artists writing memoirs, that difference matters. Recording a Book Is a Lot Like Recording an Album The production process will feel familiar to anyone who has spent time in a studio: • Pre-production: the script is prepared, names and terms get a pronunciation guide and character notes are set. • Tracking: the narration is recorded in a treated booth, chapter by chapter, often over several sessions. • Editing: the best takes are assembled and breaths, clicks and stumbles are cleaned up. • Mastering: levels are balanced so every chapter sounds consistent and meets the technical

Melinda J. Bush Turns Decades of Business Stories Into Don’t Just Sit There Sell Something

Melinda J. Bush Turns Decades of Business Stories Into Don’t Just Sit There Sell Something

By: Paul Ryan The business books that actually change how their readers navigate their professional lives are almost never the theoretical ones. They are the ones written by people who have been inside the specific situations they are describing, who have made the real decisions under real pressure in real rooms, and who are willing to share what that experience actually taught them rather than what a more polished version of the story might prefer to convey. Melinda J. Bush is that kind of writer. She is the President and CEO of Hospitality Resources Worldwide LLC, an honors graduate of the University of Colorado School of Business, a participant in Harvard’s Advanced Management Program, and an attendee of the London School of Economics, which means her professional credentials are impeccable. And she is also a woman who navigated the business world during the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, which means she

Equipment Financing for Manufacturing Compliance and Safety Upgrades

Equipment Financing for Manufacturing Compliance and Safety Upgrades

Business owners working on manufacturing compliance upgrades face funding challenges that are easy to overlook in a generic conversation about small business lending, but that become obvious the moment you look closely at how this specific type of business actually generates revenue and incurs costs. Understanding those specific patterns, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach to funding, is the first step toward choosing a financing structure that actually fits. fundivi’s resources on how manufacturers use equipment financing to increase output are built with exactly this kind of specificity in mind. Why This Challenge Is Different Manufacturers frequently face equipment investment decisions that are not purely about increasing output, but about meeting evolving safety standards, environmental regulations, or industry certifications required to continue serving certain clients or markets. Unlike a purely growth-driven equipment purchase, a compliance-driven upgrade is often non-negotiable on a specific timeline, since missing a regulatory deadline can mean

Nicole Stone Brings Her Debut Novel Back to Lee County Correctional Facility

Nicole Stone Brings Her Debut Novel Back to Lee County Correctional Facility

On October 6, Nicole Stone walked into the Lee County Correctional Center carrying copies of a book with her name on the cover. Years earlier, the Southwest Florida author had been incarcerated in Lee County herself. Stone is now more than three years sober. She works in finance and is building a second career as a writer, and she came back with a specific purpose: to donate copies of her debut novel, Toxically Ever After: A Story of Toxic Love, Addiction, Survival, Perseverance and Starting Over, for the women inside the facility to read. The visit carried weight that had little to do with publishing. Lee County once represented one of the lowest points of her life. Why Did Nicole Stone Return to the Lee County Correctional Center? Nicole Stone returned to donate her novel because putting it in the hands of incarcerated women had been her goal before the

Fast, Flexible Business Loans Online for New Hampshire Businesses From Fundivi

Fast, Flexible Business Loans Online for New Hampshire Businesses From Fundivi

Small business owners in New Hampshire run into the same basic problem owners face everywhere. Real opportunities and real cash flow gaps do not wait for a slow lender. Covering payroll in Manchester, restocking inventory in Nashua before a busy season, financing a machine that lets a shop take on bigger jobs: each one depends on getting capital quickly and knowing exactly what it costs. Fundivi’s business loans online for New Hampshire businesses are built for that reality. The application is fully digital, and the underwriting looks at how a business performs right now rather than how long it has been open or how much collateral it can pledge. Business Lending Conditions in New Hampshire New Hampshire has a diversified economy anchored by advanced manufacturing and a strong tourism season. Owners in manufacturing, tourism, and healthcare services each deal with their own version of the same timing problem. Costs often

For South Florida Condo Buyers, Due Diligence Now Starts With the Building

For South Florida Condo Buyers, Due Diligence Now Starts With the Building

A South Florida condo can look like a bargain on paper and still carry costs that surface only after closing. Since the state’s post-Surfside reserve requirements took effect, the documents behind a building have become as important to a purchase as the unit itself, and in many cases more so. The Document List Loodmy Jacques, a real estate agent who leads The Jacques Team at Keller Williams Reserve in West Palm Beach, says the review now begins with the building’s records. He advises buyers to request the milestone inspection report, the Structural Integrity Reserve Study, the current budget, two years of financial statements, 12 to 24 months of board meeting minutes, any approved or pending special assessments, the master insurance policy and its premium history, and details of any association loans or lawsuits. For financed buyers, he adds, confirming early that the building passes lender review is essential, since relatively

How Full-Market Expertise Helps Relocation Buyers Find the Right Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay

How Full-Market Expertise Helps Relocation Buyers Find the Right Neighborhoods in Tampa Bay

By: KeyCrew Media When agents know an entire metro area, out-of-state buyers receive recommendations shaped by their actual needs rather than by geography alone. Hyper-local expertise has long been valued in residential real estate. Know the zip code, know the comps, know the schools, and clients are well served. In large, high-migration metros like Tampa Bay, buyers benefit even more when that local knowledge spans the whole region. Tony Baroni, who leads the Tony Baroni Team in Tampa Bay, believes agents who work across a broad geographic footprint are best positioned to serve relocation buyers: they can recommend the community that truly fits. “We really focus on what’s best for them,” Baroni says. For buyers moving from high-cost metros like Chicago (arriving with fresh eyes, focused timelines, and important decisions ahead), this approach is especially valuable. These buyers are best served when they are guided toward the full range of

SKY Beach Introduces "A Quiet Kind of Luxury" with Private Rooftop Living in Pompano Beach

SKY Beach Introduces “A Quiet Kind of Luxury” with Private Rooftop Living in Pompano Beach

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., SKY Beach Pompano is bringing a new expression of coastal living to Pompano Beach: a boutique community of just 20 luxury fee-simple townhome residences designed around private outdoor space, contemporary architecture, and the feeling of owning a home that is distinctly your own. The development describes its vision as “A Quiet Kind of Luxury,” a residential experience in which privacy begins at the top. Every residence at SKY Beach includes its own private rooftop terrace, giving homeowners an elevated outdoor retreat reserved entirely for them and their guests. Rooftop Living, Designed for Entertaining The rooftop terraces at SKY Beach are designed as true extensions of the home. Each features a summer kitchen and dedicated entertaining space, set against open views of the surrounding coastal landscape. Select residences go further with private rooftop pools, creating a personal resort setting just steps from the living spaces below. Thoughtfully Designed

SKY Beach Introduces "A Quiet Kind of Luxury" with Private Rooftop Living in Pompano Beach

SKY Beach Introduces “A Quiet Kind of Luxury” with Private Rooftop Living in Pompano Beach

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., SKY Beach Pompano is bringing a new expression of coastal living to Pompano Beach: a boutique community of just 20 luxury fee-simple townhome residences designed around private outdoor space, contemporary architecture, and the feeling of owning a home that is distinctly your own. The development describes its vision as “A Quiet Kind of Luxury,” a residential experience in which privacy begins at the top. Every residence at SKY Beach includes its own private rooftop terrace, giving homeowners an elevated outdoor retreat reserved entirely for them and their guests. Rooftop Living, Designed for Entertaining The rooftop terraces at SKY Beach are designed as true extensions of the home. Each features a summer kitchen and dedicated entertaining space, set against open views of the surrounding coastal landscape. Select residences go further with private rooftop pools, creating a personal resort setting just steps from the living spaces below. Thoughtfully Designed

SUNSKAARA's Resort Collection Captures the Spirit of the Endless Escape

SUNSKAARA’s Resort Collection Captures the Spirit of the Endless Escape

In Miami, resort wear is never really out of season. Sunshine, travel, hotels, beaches, pools and outdoor dining make destination dressing part of everyday life, which makes the city a natural setting for the SUNSKAARA Resort Collection. The collection embraces the idea that vacation style should feel effortless. Resort wardrobes have changed dramatically. Travelers increasingly want pieces that can move from a relaxed morning to lunch, shopping, poolside cocktails and dinner without requiring an entirely new wardrobe for every activity. SUNSKAARA approaches resort dressing through that lifestyle lens. The result is fashion designed around movement, ease and the emotional pleasure of getting away. From Miami to the World Miami also provides an ideal gateway to global resort culture. The city connects fashion influences from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and the United States, creating a distinctive environment where color, confidence and individuality coexist. SUNSKAARA’s Resort Collection enters that conversation with

Miami Art Week 2026 Takes Shape as Art Basel Miami Beach Unveils a Leaner Show Floor

Miami Art Week 2026 Takes Shape as Art Basel Miami Beach Unveils a Leaner Show Floor

Miami Art Week 2026 has its anchor lineup. Art Basel Miami Beach named 272 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and territories on September 29 for its December 4 to 6 run at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The fair is smaller, with a reworked floor plan and a larger presence of South Florida galleries. Key Takeaways Miami Art Week runs November 30 through December 6, 2026. Art Basel Miami Beach opens to the public December 4 to 6, after invite-only VIP days on December 2 and 3. The main Galleries sector has 204 exhibitors, down from 226 last year. The fair’s total roster dropped from 285 participants in 2025 to 272. The fair will use about 12% less floor space in the Miami Beach Convention Center and will be organized around four hospitality plazas instead of five. The Meridians sector for monumental, large-scale work has been eliminated for 2026.

Marketing Crunch Arrives As Companies Get Choosier About Agency Spend

Marketing Crunch Arrives As Companies Get Choosier About Agency Spend

Agencies remain a fixture of B2B marketing. According to Forrester’s 2026 research, 93% of B2B brand and communications marketers use agencies in some capacity. What has changed is the outlook for growth in those relationships. The share of marketers expecting their overall agency budgets to increase fell 13 percentage points between 2025 and 2026, and nearly half expect spending to stay flat. That is the market Marketing Crunch is launching into. The new platform reviews PR firms and individual marketers, and it is positioning itself as the “Rotten Tomatoes of tech marketing,” a dedicated destination for companies assessing the providers that compete for their budgets. A More Deliberate Buyer When spending stops expanding by default, each hiring decision carries more weight. Companies are still bringing in outside specialists, but they are giving closer attention to which specialists earn the work. A retainer renewal, a new agency of record or a

Smart City Expo Miami Returns October 5–6 for Its Seventh Edition, Putting AI and Urban Intelligence Center Stage

Smart City Expo Miami Returns October 5–6 for Its Seventh Edition, Putting AI and Urban Intelligence Center Stage

Smart City Expo Miami returns October 5–6, 2026, for its seventh edition at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus in downtown Miami. The event is themed “Urban Intelligence for a Regenerative Future.” Organizer Smart Cities Americas expects urban leaders, investors, founders, architects, and policymakers from more than 50 countries. Key Takeaways The seventh Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 5–6, 2026, at the Miami Dade College AI Lab, Building 2, 300 N.E. Second Ave. This year’s theme, “Urban Intelligence for a Regenerative Future,” centers on how data, AI, design, and policy can improve city life while restoring communities and environments. Programming includes an AI Summit titled “Spatial Intelligence in the Citiverse,” the Sustainable Impact Award, masterclasses, workshops, and roundtables. Participation has grown quickly, from speakers representing 11 countries in 2024, to more than 20 countries in 2025, to an expected 50-plus countries this year. UN-Habitat lists the expo among its

What Legal Options Do Grieving Families Have After an Accident Results in Death?

What Legal Options Do Grieving Families Have After an Accident Results in Death?

Families often go through phases of shock, anger, and confusion in the weeks after a sudden death. A household may lose a vital source of income, and funeral expenses and medical bills can add even more strain. These pressures can build quickly while family members are still trying to process a profound loss. When another person’s carelessness played a direct role in the death, state law may give surviving family members a path to accountability. A wrongful death claim can help cover the financial harm left behind and hold the negligent party responsible. An experienced injury lawyer can explain which claims may be available, gather evidence, track deadlines, and deal with insurers so the family can mourn. What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim is a civil lawsuit brought when someone dies due to another party’s reckless, negligent, or intentional actions. The claim will seek compensation for

Dr. Nika Coleman: Changing The Landscape of Leadership

Dr. Nika Coleman: Changing The Landscape of Leadership

Through New Elevation Consulting and the Elevate™ Series, Dr. Tunjarnika “Nika” Coleman is creating a new model for how leaders build presence, influence and leave a legacy that outlasts them. There comes a point in many leaders’ careers when the question quietly changes. It is no longer, How far can I go? It becomes, Who is better because I led, and how will my impact shape those who come next? For Dr. Coleman, that shift has become the defining thread of her next chapter. Coleman is the Founder and President of New Elevation Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping executives and organizations lead with greater clarity, intention and purpose. She is the author of the Elevate™ series for Executive leaders. The first release in the Elevate Leadership series is entitled, Elevate: The Executive Presence Journal- A 30-day guided experience for women who lead. Future releases in the Elevate Series will

Ranking on Google Maps Is No Longer Enough and Why Local Businesses Must Appear Everywhere Their Customers Search

Ranking on Google Maps Is No Longer Enough and Why Local Businesses Must Appear Everywhere Their Customers Search

For years, a top-three spot on Google Maps was the holy grail of local marketing. Today it is table stakes. According to Joe Susaña, founder of Lightning Leads Pro, home service companies now win or lose customers across three surfaces at once: Google Maps, traditional Google Search, and AI answer engines like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. If your business is missing from any one of those surfaces, you are handing calls to the competitors who show up everywhere. Susaña, a retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, built Lightning Leads Pro after paying other agencies for lead generation that never turned into real work. The agency is veteran-owned, fully bilingual, and based in Tampa Bay, Florida, serving home service companies across the United States. His team helps HVAC, plumbing, roofing, electrical, and other local trades get found across Maps, organic search, and AI answers, then pairs that visibility