Felicia Retiz. 56 Former Deputy Geographic Information Officer. Currently Retired, Loving Wife and Grandmother ___ It was an absolute honor to be captured by the talented photographer Felicia Reed. These photos are more than just images; they represent the joy I genuinely feel at this point in my life. Five years ago, I was diagnosed […]

Edna Jackson. 50 Mom, Deputy Executive Administrator ___ Choosing to have this photoshoot was a special way to mark my 50th birthday, capturing both individual and family portraits that hold significance in this milestone celebration.    The most influential people in my life have been my mother and father. Up to this age, my greatest accomplishment is finding peace […]

Emily Kipp-Wright, 48 Licensed Professional Counselor & Founder of Anchored & Beacon Behavioral ___ My Nannie recently passed away at 89 years old, and she has been the “woman” in my life for all of my 48 years, so SHE is the most influential person in my life. She married her high school sweetheart and […]

Cortney Baker, 49 CEO/Founder KidsCare Home Health and Multi-Passionate Artist ___ Choosing to have this photoshoot held deep significance as I approached my 49th birthday on September 29. It was a celebration of life and survival, marking my strokeaversary on September 18. These pictures will be a beautiful reflection of how I feel at this […]

Carolyn Veliz, 50 Registered Dental Hygienist, Mom, Ultasmarathoner ___ Choosing to have this photoshoot was a celebration of a significant milestone – my 50th birthday! The most influential person in my life has undoubtedly been my mother, and up to this day, my proudest accomplishments include being a mother to four beautiful daughters and running […]

Ashley Jackson, 47 Realtor ___   As I observed my friends working with Felicia over the past few years, their photos were beautiful and seemed to empower them. Despite being raised by a beautiful woman and having beautiful sisters, I’ve never fully embraced my own beauty. While aware of my attractiveness, I’ve prioritized being seen […]

Bridget C. Thomas-Hester, 51 Serial Entrepreneur, SBE, WBE, DBE ___   The decision for this photoshoot was a heartwarming gift from my children. The fact that they thought of me this way is significant, and their belief that this would be the perfect gift touches my heart. My children, entrepreneurs like me, are truly the […]

Let’s talk about estate planning—that important stuff you might not think about until someone brings it up. We’re all focused on the legal and financial aspects, but something often gets overlooked: preserving and sharing those beautiful family memories and legacies. In this blog, we’re diving into the role of a legacy family photoshoot in estate […]

The Empower Over 40 Campaign is Changing the Narrative Have you ever felt like your age hold you back? That you missed your chance to accomplish something because you’re over a certain age? If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, society often values youth over experience, but the Empower Over 40 campaign is challenging that narrative! […]

Believing in your value and having powerful communication are critical to success in life. But unfortunately, many of us struggle with this. As a result, we often sell ourselves short, whether it’s imposter syndrome, a lack of self-confidence, or simply not knowing how to communicate our worth effectively. How can your communication be more effective? […]