McKenzie Burleigh

Associate Publisher at Rowland Publishing

Advocate of NWFL, Health, Fitness, Fashion, Family, & FSU. VP- Rowland Publishing. Fitness Instructor-Sweat Therapy Fitness in PiYo, TRX, Real Ryder Cycle.

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Articles

The Canvas of Life

3 weeks ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

I am a lover of the arts. One of my favorite things about the Emerald Coast is how much the area supports and attracts local artists. Alongside the natural beauty of Northwest Florida’s Gulf coast, our arts scene is part of our area’s distinct character, which creates such a special experience for those living at and visiting the Emerald Coast. We have a temperate climate and abundant and diverse wildlife and landscapes that attract visitors and transplants from across the United States and beyond.
Motivated by Hope

1 month ago | 850businessmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

Finding the best in people and community In 1958, a father of five suddenly found himself as a single Dad when his former wife left him for another man. Realizing his children needed a better foundation than he could provide at the time,he was forced to turn his children over for foster care services. Carol Carlan was three years old when she went into foster care and experienced six different households before graduating from high school.
The Gift of Service

1 month ago | tallahasseemagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

Service is one of the most impactful and rewarding endeavors. My mother taught me about serving others at a very young age, and I have experienced a profound fulfillment in the act of giving. When I am experiencing a low, I find serving others brings not only perspective but lifts my spirits. It inspires me how many people in Tallahassee feel the same way. I have never known so many people collectively in one area wanting to help others and make a better future for us all.
Cheers to a Great Cause

2 months ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) celebrates 20 years supporting children in need in Walton and Okaloosa counties. Benefiting local charities and nonprofits, DCWAF has funded over$35 million for these efforts by hosting world-class wine and culinary events. One of the many fundraising events, Harvest Festival features multiple micro events leading up to the large finale festival with a closing brunch the last day.
Never Hesitate on Your Health

2 months ago | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

A local’s experience sheds light on the No. 1 cause of death in U.S.—preventative measures can help A friend of mine, Meaghan Easterhaus, recently had a health scare and shared her story with me. “I woke up with what I thought was heartburn,” Easterhaus recalls. “By the time I made it out of the bedroom door, I was experiencing the most extreme chest pain and could not breathe. I’d been having heartburn lately and thought it was a bad attack.
What if Everything Ends Up Great?

Jan 6, 2025 | tallahasseemagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

Reflecting on legacy and transition with gratitude and optimism As the Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” But if change is constant, why is it so often met with resistance as an instinctual human reaction? In the last few months, my colleagues and I have experienced a lot of change. The company we’ve all worked for, known, and loved for years and decades has met both an end and a new beginning.
What if Everything Ends Up Great?

Nov 30, 2024 | emeraldcoastmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

As Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said, “The only constant in life is change.” But if change is constant, why is it so often met with resistance as an instinctual human reaction? In the last few months, my colleagues and I have experienced a lot of change. The company we’ve all worked for, known, and loved for years and decades has met both an end and a new beginning. Publisher of Rowland Publishing Inc. Brian Rowland made the decision to sell his namesake company and officially retire.
Beauty in the Break

Nov 6, 2024 | tallahasseemagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

Asthma, allergies, dyslexia, ADHD, anxiety, depression and COVID-19 — all challenges that American Olympian Noah Lyles faced throughout his life and leading up to and during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Still, Lyles was named the fastest man in the world after winning gold in the men’s 100-meter final with a time of 9.784 seconds. “What you have does not define what you can become,” Lyles said in a social media post on Aug. 4, following his record-breaking win.
Disconnect to Reconnect

Sep 5, 2024 | 850businessmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

To live is to live creatively I recently completed a life-changing trip to Africa to hike Mount Kilimanjaro and go on a safari, which you can read more about in this issue. What’s not mentioned in the story is that I brought along Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Before leaving for the trip, I attended Shannon Kramolis’ yoga class, during which she read excerpts from the book.
Africa’s Rooftop

Sep 5, 2024 | 850businessmagazine.com | McKenzie Burleigh

I never could have anticipated all that my African adventure would prove to be. The trip forever changed me, led me to a new level of enlightenment and enlarged my sense of gratitude for my good, comfortable and fulfilling life. From the moment I landed in Tanzania, I sensed that Africa was going to provide spectacularly new and unfamiliar experiences. Our trip included nine days dedicated to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.