March is Multiple Sclerosis Education & Awareness Month. This month our model role model is Mierka Girten, a Chicago actress living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Her foundation, Mookie Jam, raises funds for other artists living with MS. Since Oscar time is approaching, we invited Mierka to channel Old Hollywood Glamour as she shares her story.
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the number one killer of women in the country. It’s never been more important to take control of our health, starting by improving our daily habits. Chicago native Jerrita Hall, 29, shares her inspiring story of how she transformed her life from 245 pounds (size 22) to a healthy 155 pounds (size 8). In addition to modeling and acting, Jerrita is also a personal trainer and hopes to inspire others to be healthy. … read more …
Emily Maehl, 20, is a Sophomore attending the University of Illinois at Chicago. When Emily contacted us, we knew we had to share her photo essay about a woman in her life whom she admires. Here is Emily’s story, in her own words: … read more …
With the 2010 Winter Olympics starting February 12 in Vancouver, we interviewed Chicagoland native Ingrid Marcum, 34, as she competes in weightlifting and bobsledding events. … read more …
With the 2010 Winter Olympics starting February 12 in Vancouver, we interviewed native Illinois Olympian Katherine Reutter, 21, as she competes in short track speedskating. … read more …
