Award speeches often begin with a celebration of accomplishments. We see the person in his or her glory and seldom think about the hardship endured on the way to the win. Loren Escandón graduated with a degree in Theatre from Universidad del Valle in Colombia. Instead of staying put in her native country, she made a […]
Lisa Vidal is well-known for playing strong characters in television series such as Chicago PD, Southland, Rosewood, Boston Legal, The Division, ER, and Third Watch. She has also been seen in films, among them Star Trek and Mighty Aphrodite. The first time I saw Lisa in action was in 1994’s coming-of-age film, “I Like It Like […]
Growing up, reading the daily horoscope was always a fun part of my morning. I looked forward to seeing how much of what I read, really happened. I think watching my mother do it, inspired me to do the same. Do you believe that your star sign predicts what happens in your life? Are you […]
Gabrielle Stone is an Actress, Director, and Host of the FML Talk Podcast. She also wrote bestselling books Eat, Pray, FML#, and The Ridiculous Misadventures of a Single Girl. If you haven’t read her story, you may be one of the millions that follow her on TikTok. The fierce author’s story begins the same as […]
One of the things, I most enjoy about doing this podcast, writing, and interviewing is how much I learn in the process. Having the ability to share lessons continues to be a gift that fills me with gratitude. AW does not shy away from the strong subject matter. We believe difficult conversations that shed light […]
On June 24, 2022, we watched, as the United States Supreme Court voted (5-4) to overturn Roe v. Wade. The landmark ruling was established in 1973, it granted women the constitutional right to abortion. The new ruling impacts the autonomy of millions of women in this country, as each state is set to decide, whether […]
Dating can be fun or exhausting, sometimes both. I was in a relationship for almost a decade. Returning to the world of dating after being with the same man for such a long time was a shock to my system. I have a plethora of stories about dates gone wrong. Finding the right match has […]
Many people take on jobs to fulfill financial responsibilities, not necessarily satisfy a passion. Sometimes, we choose careers to meet expectations, instead of going in the direction of our dreams. Why do we make such decisions? It may be that playing it safe or following a plan offers more stability. Going off-script not only takes […]
Shantall Lacayo is living the American Dream. The girl from Nicaragua was taught to sew at the early age of 4. By the time she was 13, Shantall started her first business selling her own brand of t-shirts. Although her dream was to have a career in fashion, it would not be possible, so she […]
The first proof of marriage between a man and a woman dates back to 2350 B.C. in Mesopotamia. The world has dramatically changed since the beginning of time. However, present mainstream society continues to use a similar blueprint for married life, similar to centuries ago. Man meets woman, courtship begins, a proposal, wedding celebration, and […]