Meet Our Contributors

Elizabeth and her husband Nicholas have been married for 13 years.  They live in Geismar, La with their 3 children, Addison (9), Parker (5), and Laurel (2). She is from Franklin, La and moved to Baton Rouge after receiving her Master’s in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University.  She is a Budget Administrator for the Department of Public Safety.  She relies on sarcasm, a dry sense of humor, and the occasional cocktail to deal with the daily demands of motherhood.  She loves crawfish, clean sheets, vacuuming, and the latest crime documentary on Netflix.

Melanie grew up in the New Orleans area. She has lived in Baton Rouge since starting her bachelors degree at LSU. Melanie has a BA in Mass Communication and a master’s degree in Social Work both from LSU. In her professional life Melanie focuses on women’s mental health. She also has a passion for group therapy. Melanie and her husband Adam have been married for nine years. They have a one year old son. In her personal life Melanie can be found trying out a new hobby, trying to “get organized” and avoiding the laundry. She loves sitcoms, traveling, iced coffee and carbs.

Born and raised in Houma, I have lived in Lafayette and Baton Rouge since 2017. I am a mom, Senior Communications Manager at BREC's Baton Rouge Zoo, family business owner, and on-air at 100.7 Tiger as Bri Lynn! I have three boys named Colston and twins—Rowan and Reeves. I graduated in 2013 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette (Geaux Cajuns!) with a B.A. in Broadcasting and English. My radio career started in 2011 when I was on the air and held multiple management titles at 94.5 KSMB (Lafayette) and 101.5 WYNK (Baton Rouge). While working in radio, I also worked in TV news and other jobs. Now, I have gone communications with my career, but I still do radio because I love it so much! As a mom who does not stop and wears many hats, I also love fitness, sports, being outdoors, eating out with family and friends, and traveling.

Sara is the proud mother of four children and 2 cats. Born in Baton Rouge, she grew up in Ascension and decided to settle down in her hometown of Gonzales with her husband Travis.  As the mom of two children with congenital heart disease, she's passionate about raising awareness for the cause. In her rare moment of spare time, she enjoys reading Stephen King novels, spending all her money on Amazon, and scrolling through TikTok. You can usually find her cruising the streets listening to 2000's emo, being her children's personal chauffeur.

Savannah grew up in the Dutchtown area but since tying the knot in September of 2020, she and husband Mason live in Denham Springs. She is the proud mother of children Brooks, Sloane, and her angel baby, Reece.  Savannah graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a degree in Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Child Life. She met her husband Mason while volunteering at the local children’s hospital for her degree and the rest is history! Savannah enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, antiquing, hosting, watching reruns of Friends, and volunteering with Legacy Donor foundation to promote organ donation awareness.

Jenna is a proud U.S. Army veteran who served 11 years on active duty before planting roots in Baton Rouge. Originally from Illinois, she’s now a mom of two, and an advocate for veterans at OperationBatonRouge.com. She's passionate about traveling and helping other families create memories through travel at JustGeauxTravel.Inteletravel.com. Jenna stays active through regular workouts and cheering on her kids and LSU. Faith is a cornerstone of her life, and she enjoys attending church with her family. Through writing, Jenna hopes to connect with other moms navigating the ups and downs of motherhood, transitioning to life in Baton Rouge, and everything in between—with a little travel inspiration and team spirit along the way.

Hi, I'm Casey Forbes & I'm married to Derek, and together we have four kids: Bradyn, 16, Leela, 13, Cannon, 12, and Cade, 4. Cade surprised us with an extra chromosome when he was born, which took our lives from blessed to extra blessed. My husband works hard, both at his 9-to-5 and alongside me as I strive to achieve my dream of opening a bookstore, publishing my debut novel, and, when I have time, co-hosting a true crime podcast with my cousin. I grew up in Central, LA, and graduated from Central High School in 2003, Southeastern in 2007, and again in 2017. The need for a creative outlet has always been an itch needing to be scratched, but life hasn’t always allowed for it. Now that I’m in my forties, I’ve finally been able to find the balance needed to make time for my family and scratch that creative itch. I come from a large Cajun family and am relentlessly shamed for my aversion to seafood. Despite that, they are the reason my life is so colorful. Through heartbreaks and heart flutters, they’ve been my biggest supporters and loudest voices of reason, and I cherish every one of them. I’m excited to write about my life experiences as both a mom who needs a creative outlet and a special needs mom!

Dana is a Louisiana-based mama and Memphis-sippi transplant (Hernando, Mississippi—just south of Memphis) navigating motherhood, marriage, and making a home in the heart of the South. By day, she works in healthcare fundraising. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading, watching live music, or enjoying a patio. She lives in Red Stick with her husband, her 18-year-old stepson, and her 5-year-old wild child.

Christal Walker is a Baton Rouge native, working as a Human Resources Specialist for the State of Louisiana. She has been married for almost 20 years to her best friend. They have two children, a daughter Jasmine (18) and a son, Christian (13). When she’s not busy at work or managing the household, you can find her writing quotes and inspirational journals on her website at aheartforsuccess.com. A Heart for Success was founded as a personal journal to keep her motivated and encouraged while going through life's ups and downs, and is now a shared online experience for all. Additionally, Christal enjoys traveling, reading, cooking, and movie nights with the family.

Originally from Lafayette, Marica moved to Baton Rouge in 2004 to attend Louisiana State University—and never looked back. A 2008 graduate of the LSU Manship School of Mass Communication, she earned her degree in Mass Communication with a focus in Public Relations and a minor in Sociology. After 14 years working in government and public relations in the Capital City, Marica stepped into her favorite role yet in 2023: full-time mom to her daughter, Barclay. She and her husband, Rick, have been married five years and share their home with Rona, their six-year-old French Bulldog “dog-ter.” Marica loves travel, thrifting treasures, football, photography, running, and getting lost in a great book. Come fall, you’ll find her cheering on the Tigers and tailgating outside Tiger Stadium with the semi-famous Nakatrash Tailgaters.

Born and raised in Baton Rouge, I am, currently, an educator, with a background in advocacy and victim services, and a boy mom of 3 + a fur boy. When I’m not working with students or helping with victim centered causes, I’m spending time with my boys and family, experimenting in the kitchen, in the streets making memories, catching up on some shows or reading. Raising 3 boys after divorce, as a single mom, isn’t for the weak, especially when they are all across the spectrum of age and life: 1 young adult, 1 teen entering young adulthood and 1 kiddo. But I’m doing it with intention, joy, laughter, and with understanding. My goal is to create safe spaces everywhere I am present. My work lives at the intersection of growth, community, and keeping it real, because life isn’t perfect, but it can still be meaningful, beautiful, and worth talking about.

Motherhood gave Cassidy Lee a new lens for everything she does. As a proud mom, educator, edtech consultant, and writer, she brings heart and expertise to her work. She holds advanced degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Library and Information Studies and is currently a doctoral candidate pursuing an EdD at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. With a deep passion for making learning engaging and accessible for every student, her research focuses on gamification and instructional design.