Author Archives: Courtney

#Ed2010Atlanta Speaker Series Brings Together Storytellers, Entrepreneurs in Tech Hub

Ed2010ATL-1More than a dozen aspiring and newbie freelance writers gathered in Midtown last night for Ed2010Atlanta’s quarterly speaker series, hosted by Ruksana Hussain. This year’s second session featured The Atlantan Editor-in-Chief Stephanie Davis Smith as the guest speaker.

Stephanie is also Contributing Editor to Jezebel and Executive Editor of Men’s Book Atlanta.

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Advice Taken: Tell Someone about Your Side Hustle

42-22006249Every morning, my email inboxes are filled with motivational messages from fellow artists, writers and entrepreneurs who are experts in their fields. I have to admit, I love having these little nuggets of knowledge delivered to me without my asking, like a good breakfast in bed. I especially love when a message is seemingly meant for me, something that I can readily apply to my life and is not just interesting to read.

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1 Good Reason to Let Go of Lying

GoodReason2In addition to its moral implications, honesty may very well be the best policy for maintaining a healthy body and mind. According to a first-of-its-kind study titled “Science of Honesty,” lying may wreak adverse effects on your health.

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Women I Admire: Vloggers

women holding handsI have a great life filled with wonderful people and unique experiences. Of these experiences, I am especially thankful for the online connections I’ve made with other women writers, bloggers, mothers and entrepreneurs. This cyber sisterhood is a great source of motivation and happiness for me. I am blessed to know of women whose strengths reflect my own, and whose spirits are uplifting.

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