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Ina Garten’s Recipe for Success, In and Out of the Kitchen

2 months ago | northstarmonthly.com | Denise Brown

As I started reading Ina Garten’s memoir, “Be Ready When the Luck Happens,” I reflected on how the life and career of the celebrated, affectionately known “Barefoot Contessa” might parallel the art of creating a soufflé. Quality ingredients are selected, prepped and folded together expertly; nestled into the proper baking dish; then baked for a precise time at the perfect temperature. And somehow along the way, luck intervenes to nudge things higher and higher.
Local Counties Honor World AIDS Day with Events

Nov 27, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Local Counties Honor World AIDS Day with EventsWorld AIDS Day is quickly approaching. Dec. 1 is an annual reminder of the ongoing struggle against HIV/AIDS. More than 60,000 people live with HIV in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, according to state health department data. After declines during the pandemic, the number of new HIV diagnoses in South Florida is ticking up, continuing a trend of increasing case counts.
Miss Florida F.I. Crowns New Winners

Nov 22, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Miss Florida F.I. Crowns New WinnersGadrie Arbulu is the latest winner of Miss Florida F.I., a prestigious pageantry title. Arbulu, from Maryland, took home the crown and the $5,000 top prize. She's no stranger to pageant titles: winning 1st Alternate to Miss Continental in 2022, 1st Alternate to Miss First Lady Continental in 2016, and Miss Glamorous Newcomer in 2014. Jelitza Fierce was crowned Miss Florida F. I. at Large. Like Hilton, she's based in Tampa.
The Empress of Transformism

Aug 23, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Alexis Fernández - The Empress of TransformismAlexis Fernández is a self-described "entertainer and comedian in entertainment." Fernández is a drag veteran with 25 years of experience as a performer. Fernández is best known as his alter ego, Marytrini el Huracan, whom locals call 'the empress of transformism.' Fernández draws inspiration from the legendary Celia Cruz and the diverse audience that adores Marytrini.
David Jobin - The Philanthropy Leader

Aug 23, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

David Jobin - The Philanthropy LeaderDavid Jobin is the President and CEO of the Our Fund Foundation. The organization creates positive community change and addresses urgent issues facing the LGBTQ+ communities. He was named 'Person of the Year' for South Florida Gay News in 2018 due to his impactful leadership in South Florida's philanthropic community. "I work at the intersection of wealth and need," he said.
Edward Otto Zielke - The Melodic Marketer

Aug 23, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Edward Otto Zielke - The Melodic MarketerAs the Director of Marketing and Sponsorship for the Gay Men's Chorus of South Florida (GMCSF), Edward Otto Zielke combines his life's passions of marketing and music. A New Jersey native, Zielke spent his formative years performing in theater productions, national tours, and summer stock. He majored in musical theater at New Jersey City University. Zielke ventured into marketing a few years later, working for JP Morgan Chase and Morgan Stanley.
Jason R. Hughes - The Art Champion

Aug 23, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Jason R. Hughes - The Art ChampionJason R. Hughes is the executive director of ArtServe. For more than half of his life, he's been at the cutting edge of LGBTQ art and media. Prior to living in South Florida, Hughes was the first director of marketing and sales for Pride Vision TV, now known as Out TV in Toronto. "I'm very proud of my experience there," he said. Since 2020, Hughes has been the executive director of ArtServe, a role that he has embraced with unwavering dedication to the arts community.
Justin Jones - The Peace Preacher

Aug 23, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Justin Jones - The Peace PreacherJustin Jones is a problem solver. He's also the President of the Rapha Center of Miami. In the Bible, the Hebrew word Rapha translates as healing. "Whatever your higher power is, we believe you can be healed spiritually, emotionally, physically, or whatever that means to any person," Jones told OutSFL. Jones started the center after one of his best friends died in 2017 after contracting AIDS.
Soul Harmony Retreat Takes Place July 20 in Wilton Manors

Jul 15, 2024 | outsfl.com | Denise Brown

Yoga, Meditation, Empowerment - Soul Harmony Retreat Takes Place July 20 in Wilton ManorsAmidst the daily whirlwind of life's challenges, from bills to work stress, it's easy to forget the most important thing - yourself. But in reality, it's during these hectic times that emphasizing self-care becomes even more crucial. The $99 fee includes lunch, and vegetarian options are available.
When Design Is the Problem

Jul 15, 2024 | thereader.mitpress.mit.edu | Manuel Lima |Denise Brown |Jillian Harris |Matthew Wizinsky

BeeLine Reader uses subtle color gradients to help you read more efficiently. In 1842, more than 500 women died shortly after giving birth at the Vienna General Hospital in Austria. With over 3,000 births that year in the same hospital, this mortality rate was close to 16 percent. The cause of death had been known for many years, and it had killed thousands of women around the world.