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EDITOR’S NOTE
Every year, we are more and more impressed with the featured Women in Business who share their stories, philosophy and motivation with our readers.

the first best man in your life A LOVE STORY
My dad was not only my parent, he was my only parent. In him was everything that encapsulated family to me, and losing him was like losing everything. I look back to last February, and the memories are not only surreal but physical.

tuning in to MODERN MOM
She wants her hair fixed just so, wears earrings even while at home and has her nails done (the latest style was French nails). She likes to play dominoes and beats me often. She is also the mother of my two sisters and my brother; there are four of us.

hitting the road Fully Equipped
Burton has been riding his bike for more than 10 years and is the service manager at The Bike Peddler. His knowledge on cycling is extensive (He’s been at the shop since 2009), and I appreciated his way of answering my questions in a way that I, a self-proclaimed cycling amateur, could understand.

writing about THE GOOD LIFE
It’s just too fun to find the perfect, unique present on the site. The final Pinterest win I had in the past month was a gift for my goddaughter, Molly. She’s at school in Athens, Ohio. This person whom I have known since she was a fresh person on the earth is now in a sorority.

uniquely Yours
Wreaths are a fun way to incorporate the changing seasons or upcoming holidays. It’s a simple way to make things look put together and it takes minimal effort. With a toddler and a 6-year-old, I’m always on the go and sometimes find myself spread a little too thin.

Poppy`s Personality
DANIELLE LANDRY.

won’t you join me for a SPOT OF TEA?
Over the past few months, the lesson has played forth in many different ways that we should enjoy the people, places and things we adore, while we have them. That applies to eateries, too.

Remembering and Re-inventing Halston
Many designers of the past were extraordinary artists whose careers often gained traction when well-known ladies wore their creations to special events and got them noticed. For designer Halston, it took only one well-known lady and one special event to accomplish this: It occurred on the day of President John Kennedy’s 1961 inaugural address.

WOMEN IN BUSINESS CLASS OF 2016
Against good ol’ boy clubs and lower wages than men, to thrive in the workplace and grow is quite an accomplishment. Women work harder and smarter as too many are responsible for most of the home, mom and family duties as well as maintaining a career. It takes lots of juggling and these ladies are masters at it.

ARGENT FINANCIAL
Women live longer and earn more money than ever before. Not surprisingly, a woman is statistically likely to outlive her husband – so much so that approximately 80% of women will outlive their first spouse.

CYNTHIA D. BROOKS
Brooks has been in business since May of 2002 and has been a CPA for twenty-five years. She’s seen a lot of positive changes over the years as a woman in the work-force. “When I first started in the public accounting profession, you would only see three or four females at the conferences,” said Brooks.

CHIMP HAVEN
She began her career in the nonprofit field by working at the Biomedical Research Foundation of Northwest Louisiana.

JOSEPHINE FUTRELL, M.D., SARAH GLORIOSO, M.D., & SARAH BAKER, M.D.
Doctors Josephine Futrell, Sarah Glorioso and Sarah Baker of Ark-La-Tex Dermatology in Shreveport-Bossier City bring both extensive experience in their field as well as offer a full range of treatment and preventative services for their clients.

JESSICA MILAN MILLER, M.A., MBA
As executive director of the Gingerbread House for the past 13 years, Jessica Milan Miller is proud of this safe haven where children who have been sexually or physically abused are interviewed to obtain details for a complete and effective investigation.

CATHY ZAHN, HEATHER ZAHN
Cathy Zahn received her Bachelors’ Degree from LSUS with a major in English Literature and a minor if Fine Arts. She is a master gardener who always found herself outside planting and working in her flower beds before she decided to open Flower Power.

STEPHANIE SANCHES, TERESA WEILAND
“I truly enjoy working in the HVAC industry,” Sanches said. “Accutemp is a locally owned company. We have sixteen employees and most have been with the company for a long period of time. We are a very tight knit work family and I know I can rely on all of the employees.

LAUREN LEBLANC
Lauren has an education degree and taught fifth graders, before running a fitness center and teaching classes for 10 years. In November 2013 Lauren opened her own studio on Line Avenue and combined her love for teaching and her passion for fitness into one of the best fitness clubs in town.

BARBIE PAGE, CARLINE PROCELL
When friends Carline Procell and Barbie Page traveled to Pensacola, Florida, for a beach getaway, they did not expect to return home with a business plan. The pair ventured into a shop carrying olive oil by Veronica Foods, allowing Procell to taste fresh olive oil for the first time.

ASHLEY HAMM
The Artist Collective is a local art studio and gallery in Shreveport, Louisiana, whose mission is to support local artists in their craft by offering instruction to young beginners, intermediate hobbyists, and skilled artists alike, and by providing a forum for local artists to sell their work.

JANICE WATT, CPA
Watt majored in accounting at NLU. She and Don, her husband of almost 30 years, have two daughters and attend Eastwood Baptist Church, where she serves on the leadership team and as chair of the finance committee. She also currently serves as treasurer for the Bossier Council on Aging and for Student Humanitarianism through Intercontinental Projects.

PRISCILLA WILLIAMS
They truly go the extra mile for residents and their families. “Our staff is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of our residents, from life-enriching activities and outings, to kitchen staff and chefs that go the extra mile, to the front desk...

DR. JENNIFER WOERNER
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dr. Jennifer Woerner has dedicated her work to changing lives and having a meaningful impact on her field of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Woerner is an assistant professor at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, a wife, also a mom, and an advocate for women in dentistry and medicine.

KATHERINE E. GILMER & SARAH RUSSELL GIGLIO
Gilmer and Giglio have found that women in the legal profession face unique struggles. “Particularly in the criminal defense area of the law, women are the minority,” Giglio said. “I wouldn’t say I’ve experienced discrimination from others, but I do think that sometimes I’m underestimated.

DR. ERIN KATE CASSIERE
Dr. Cassiere is a Shreveport native, graduated from Centenary College of Louisiana and completed her study of medicine at LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. She pursued training in obstetrics and gynecology at Indiana University School of Medicine, finishing her residency in 2012.

DR. JUDITH McGIMSEY
Faith and love can move mountains. Dr. Judith McGimsey’s faith and her love of teaching led her down a long and winding road from West Virginia, to Pennsylvania, to North Carolina and finally to Shreveport – all the way from The Pentagon.

ASHLEY M. HIRSCH, M.D.
Dr. Ashley Martin Hirsch is giving back to her hometown community as an OB/GYN specialist at Willis-Knighton’s Women’s Health Clinic. She earned her medical degree from LSU Health Shreveport and continued her training in obstetrics and gynecology at LSU Health New Orleans.

LAUREN RUNNELS, M.D.
Louisiana native and Shreveport trained Dr. Lauren Runnels of Willis-Knighton’s Women’s Health Clinic enjoys caring for women through every phase of their lives. “You get to follow women as teenagers, as they begin their families, and then throughout menopause.

JESSICA LOWE HALL
Jessica Lowe Hall serves as the Executive Director of March of Dimes of Louisiana. For more than 75 years, the March of Dimes has worked to improve the health of babies. March of Dimes-funded researchers created the vaccines for epidemic polio. And they haven’t stopped defending the health of babies since.

JULIE MCEACHERN & LARAMIE GUILLOT
“We’re excited to build relationships with the children that have been learning at Gymboree for years, as well as watching them flourish throughout their school years,” said McEachern. “We’re enthusiastic about owning an education-focused business in a thriving area of Shreveport.

WK QUICK CARE
Dr. Catherine Speights is one of the doctors treating a diverse group of patients.“At the Quick Care clinics we are able to treat a diverse group of people from young to old,” Speights said. “The challenge faced daily as physicians in an urgent care setting is that we are not restricted to one discipline but to many.

LEWIS’ GIFTS
The Lewis family of Lewis Gifts has been a part of Shreveport, Louisiana’s retail community for over 75 years. The small shop that began as a pharmacy back in the 1920s and was transformed into a gift shop in 1985 grew so much that the family ultimately found a new home and a new 12,000 foot showroom at 5807 Youree Drive in 2008.

TERRI EDDINGTON, M. PHOTOG. CPP
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JOYCE E FEAGIN, M.D.
Joyce E. Feagin, MD is a native of Mobile, Ala., and a resident of Bossier City. She is a graduate of John L. LeFlore High School where she was named class valedictorian.

Kristy Waltman, M.D., Kristi Michael, M.D., Stephanie Sockrider, M.D., Beth Geneux, M.D.
With years of experience, the physicians of Pierremont OB/GYN, demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level.

HOLLY GARRETT
Holly Garrett is a GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional who has been with Sid Potts, Inc., the premier jewelry showroom in Shreveport, for fifteen years.

RE/MAX REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Carolyn Coatney, Shelley Crow-Liles, Rebecca Rasmussen, Clara Welbourne, Crystal Ray, Jessica Davis, Christina Hunsucker, Jessica Hammons, Christi Hagedorn-Johnson.

ALISHA TIMON
“Geaux Healthy has lost over 25,000 pounds in just over two years. We don’t teach a diet. We teach a lifestyle change,” said Timon. “Geaux Healthy receives lots of referrals from many local physicians because we see results...

ANDREA DEAN, Au.D.
Dr. Andrea Dean of Ark-La- Tex Ear Nose and Throat is a native of Cabot, Arkansas, who has lived in Shreveport since 2009. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in Speech and Hearing Communication Disorders and Sciences from Ouachita Baptist University..

LEE PIPES, DEANNA HENSLEY, KATHLEEN WILLIAMS
“Initially, it was very intimidating,” Pipes says. “I used to come home so mentally exhausted I would go straight to bed. I would ask my husband, Rusty, why can’t we sell shoes or furniture – a product I know something about!” Pipes adds, “I learned quickly that our customers just wanted good service and help getting the parts they needed.

CRISSY PARIKH
“My favorite part of my job is having the privilege of working alongside of my awesome teammates and building relationships with my customers,” Parikh said. “I feel like the luckiest gal in the whole wide world that I am able to be a part of a brand that was started 28 years ago and is built on a foundation of giving back.

SANDY JOHNSON
“Our projects in Shreveport, Bossier and throughout Louisiana and Texas carry the trademark of being innovative to the point of literally changing the way our clients do their business,” Johnson said. “This is only possible by having collaborative clients and creative design professionals.

TONI CAMP
“Our staff loves to take care of their patients,” said Toni. Many of her staff members have worked with her before, and after her brief hiatus in 2006, came back so that they could work for her again when she returned to the hospice business in 2010..

TRACEY PRATOR
Tracey Prator is a local artist and business-woman who has learned the secret to success – helping other women in business. Prator became the owner of Southern Gypsy Cottage in Bossier City, in November, 2015.

MARGO NEWELL, VANICKA TERHUNE
At Kings Antique Mall, you will be surrounded by the old, the new and the re-imagined. No shortage of vintage objects to be found, you can spend hours roaming through the stores and enjoying the nostalgic items you will find.

DR. SARAH DAY
Sarah Day, a Shreveport native, has cultivated her childhood love of animals into an enjoyable and rewarding profession. She attended Louisiana Tech University for her undergraduate degree in Animal Science. Upon graduation she was accepted into the Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine class of 2012.

ALI SMITH
Ali graduated from Northwestern State University and began working with Coldwell Banker Gosslee in 2013. She was raised in Bossier City and thereby established roots in the market.

KATIE BEACH, DDS ANNA LEIGHTON HASTINGS, DMD
Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care, a local office which has been in business for twenty nine years, has more than earned their quality reputation in the community and continues to do so through their highly trained doctors and staff. Anna Leighton Hastings, DMD, is an associate dentist at Shreveport Bossier Family Dental Care.

APRIL TERHUNE PATTON, M.D.
Dr. April Patton of the Family Medical and Geriatric Center in Shreveport practices family medicine as well as geriatric care. Originally from Blanchard, Dr. Patton graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge with a degree in biological sciences.

BENÉE IRWIN
After a successful 10 years in real estate, Benée Irwin started an independent agency with State Farm in August of 1988. And she’s never looked back.

COOKING with Accents
DIRECTIONS Heat a 12-inch fry pan over mediumhigh heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil and garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then add Tasso. Cook for approximately 4 to 6 minutes until well browned, add lemon juice and pepper, and stir for 1 minute. Add trimmed asparagus, and coat with sausage mixture.

The BOLD and the Beautiful
These women, also medical students at LSU Health Shreveport, agreed to shave their heads to raise funds and awareness. Geaux Bald is a fundraiser through LSU Health benefitting St. Baldwick’s Foundation, which supports childhood cancer research..

May [ AGENDA ]
MAY 5-7, 7-8: THE OTHER PLACE, Newly formed Shrapnel Stage Company and Shreveport Regional Arts Council are proud to present this riveting Tony-nominated drama. It’s a fastpaced mystery about a scientist who has discovered a potential breakthrough in treatment of dementia and now makes her living promoting that therapy.

Red CARPET: Dancing With the Stars
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Red CARPET: Dancing with the Stars
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CORK
Red River Revel hosted their annual wine tasting fund-raiser CORK at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport in April. More than 80 wines from around the world were poured to the sold-out crowd. Local eateries like Chiantis, Silver Star Steakhouse and Hot Tamale Tina served up delicious food to enjoy with the wine served.

Hope Luncheon
The Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse brought their success stories – and supporters – out in full force in early April for their annual Hope luncheon. East Ridge Country Club was the scene for a sold-out crowd. The event raises funds for sustaining and improving their programming for those suffering from alcoholism and other addictive diseases.

Chocolate and Champagne
Easter Seals hosted their tasty annual fund-raising gala, Chocolate and Champagne, in the ballroom at DiamondJacks Casino in Bossier City on Saturday, April 9. Champagne flowed and delicious chocolate desserts were served to the sold-out crowd.

Dancing with the Stars
The variety of dancing styles were well received and appreciated by a captivated audience. A phenomenal success, the gala hosted close to 600 guests, and the attendees enjoyed libations while dining on a spread by Horseshoe Bossier City and nibbled on cotton candy, in keeping with the theme.

Indomitable Will
Being a strong Republican, I’m surprised how much I liked this book. It was required reading in a friend’s emerging leader’s conference so I borrowed it, and I had interest after attending a seminar on Lee Harvey Oswald that brought up Democratic President Lyndon Johnson quite a bit.