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21st-century front porch storytelling

November always brings a mix of celebration and reflection for Cowgirl Candace. It’s my birthday month. Another year of life and lessons, but these past few years have felt different. As soon as I crossed into my 40s, I started losing some of the strongest women who shaped my roots: both my grandmothers, June Morrow […]

November 13, 2025

3 farm family trendsetters who have influenced my award-winning career

Whenever I step onto the storytelling scene, hold tight. My work boots hit the ground quick, fast, and in a hayfield hurry. I’m not here for the fluff or fuss. I’m here for the agribusiness — the brand-stretching, startup-launching framework most folks overlook. I’m not just a writer. I dissect the branding bones. I unravel sustainable stories […]

July 12, 2025

Case Study: How I Olivia Pope’d 5 local brands into mainstream

All stun at first sight. Yet, their beauty is merely peripheral to their caring hearts and sincere smiles. They dress their versions of Deep South dinner tables with forthright life stories. Side dishes of humbleness, patience, and grace are evident with every moment served. Their kindness is a special kind of sweet tea. When these […]

November 13, 2024

5 adventurers, artists, agriculturalists redesigning Georgia