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Dumm Munee Is Building a Multi‑Lane Creative Empire Rooted in Ownership and Legacy
From music and engineering to studio leadership and apparel, Dumm Munee’s journey reflects a clear philosophy: passion becomes power when paired...
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Laila LaRue Is Turning Playground Kindness Into a Movement
Inspired by her own experiences feeling left out at recess, young author and advocate Laila LaRue wrote The Buddy Bench to encourage...
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Irene Greaves Brings Lovescaping to the Next Generation
With I Am a Lovescaper, Irene Greaves translates her Lovescaping philosophy into an accessible, heart-centered guide for children and families, using 15...
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Chevita P. Thomas on Building With Discipline, Discernment, and Purpose
In this season, Chevita P. Thomas is shifting VitalityFaith Life from expression to foundation—moving slowly, intentionally, and prayerfully toward sustainable impact....
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Leading With Purpose: Dr. Jacquie Baly on Policy, Education, and Community Impact
In this conversation, Dr. Jacquie Baly, Founder and CEO of BalyProjects and Chair of the Harris County Women’s Commission, reflects on...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesFebruary 14, 2026 -
Building Belief Through Representation: Christina Meade on Empowering the Next Generation of Women Leaders
In this interview, nonprofit founder Christina Meade shares how Nerdy Girl Success is creating pathways for high school girls to see themselves as future leaders...
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Honoring the Queens of Soul: Brenda Guy Brings Power, Passion, and Legacy to the Stage with Soul Divas Tribute
With Soul Divas Tribute, Brenda Guy delivers more than a performance — she creates an immersive, concert-style celebration of the timeless...
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Fifty Years of Trust, Innovation, and People: Erika Mandel on the Legacy of Creative Blinds
What began as a small retail store in 1976 has grown into one of Houston’s leading Hunter Douglas retailers, guided by...
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Designing for Motherhood Without Losing Yourself: How Shafiqah Sarfani Is Redefining the Diaper Bag with Lion & Light
Born from the in-between moments of modern motherhood, Lion & Light is Shafiqah Sarfani’s answer to a quiet but universal need:...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesFebruary 12, 2026 -
From Street Corners to Center Stage: Brande Pa’trice on Claiming Her Power, Craft, and Legacy
Brande Pa’trice’s journey as an artist began long before polished stages and curated releases — it started on Memphis street corners,...
Highlighter SeriesLocal StoriesFebruary 11, 2026
