MARCH / APRIL 2025

Maria Guerra-Stoll (front and middle) has been instrumental in bringing young Latino filmmakers to the Rome International Film Festival since first introducing a film there in 2019.
SWIMMING IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Architect rides a filmmaking wave to small-town Georgia. Maria Guerra-Stoll is an unsung star of…

Huiling Chen (pictured with Atlanta Gay Men's Chorus) devotes her free time to supporting diversity in the arts.
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT

Buckhead volunteer supports underrepresented performers. Huiling Chen’s childhood was filled with music, from opera and…

Brandi B. Kenner, CEO, and Eudon Robinson, CTO, are co-founders of Village Nanny.
IT TAKES A VILLAGE

A new app offers vetted childcare for families’ diverse needs. Entrepreneurs Brandi B. Kenner, Ph.D.,…

WILD SIDE

Local designer launches jungle-inspired rug collection. Atlanta designer Kevin Francis O’Gara founded his eponymous product…

WELCOME HOME

Introducing pets to your new bundle of joy! Pets are a part of the family.…

Buckhead Author Betsy Mendel
SAY ‘BUH-BYE’ TO MEDIOCRITY

Buckhead author helps others find their unique potential! Buckhead’s Betsy Mendel knows the pain and…

Jennifer Bradley Franklin photo by Sara Hanna Photography
Editor’s Letter – MARCH / APRIL 2025

Lately, I find myself devoting a lot of mental energy to how the environment around…

Indulge in a custom fragrance experience at Chémin
UNCOMMON SCENTS

Indulge in a custom fragrance experience at Chémin! November Nichols began her self-care journey and…

STARFISH BALL

For the last 20 years, the nsoro Educational Foundation has gathered supporters of youth aging…

Fisher Weisman Scroll Game Table
DESIGN LIKE IT’S 1999

The aesthetic of the late ’90s and the early 2000s has finally come full circle.…

Less than four hours away by car, Charlotte makes a great weekend destination.
QUEEN CITY IS FOR THE GIRLS

Charlotte fits the bill for a moms’ getaway! As a mom, I relish rare moments…