Did you know... ...A special law prohibits unmarried women in Florida from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing, according to these folks? Yeah, we didn't either. Have a great weekend!    

Kat Robertson knows all about dreams and goals. The work-at-home mom of five has a thriving website design company, but also has a very personal passion for song. Recently, she sang live on national TV, as a guest in the Today show's Today's Voice competition. "I was SO nervous but God got me through it," Kat writes on her blog. "I just kept praying for peace." It is not Kat's first shot at singing stardom: ...

We would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the ultimate businesswoman, Oprah Winfrey, and the grand finale of her talk show -- which ran an amazing 25 years in our own hometown of Chicago. To commemorate the event, we've pulled together some of our favorite quotes from the media titan, who went from a little girl in rural Mississippi to one of the most powerful women in the world. Here's what ...

Actress, comedienne and ABC's The View co-host Sherri Shepherd was no overnight success. In our January/February issue, Sherri shared the role her faith played in her career. Check out a snippet of Sherri's article: Running to the fear After finally breaking into Hollywood in the comedy Cleghorne! starring “Saturday Night Live” alum Ellen Cleghorne, Sherri was on her way. Another really big break came in 2007, when she was asked by Barbara Walters to fill ...

Powerful, yet clear. Beautiful, yet strong describes the voice of Tina Jenkins Crawley. I walked into a classy lounge in Chicago on a Friday evening and had not expected to hear what was in store. I was first soothed by the live jazz tunes, then filled by Tina's voice. The light sound of it had hit me like a breath of fresh air. Tina started singing at the age of five and would ...

You never know what dynamic businesswoman will grace our cover! Our March/April cover girl is actress Candace  Cameron Bure, whose role on the hit ABC Family series "Make It or Break It" in many ways reflects her own wholesome character. Candace talked to us about staying true to her faith in Hollywood and her recent ministry projects. Check out a snippet from Candace's story: PRACTICING FAITH IN BUSINESS Candace also knows living your purpose ...

We all know that 2010 was a great year for music across various genres, but allow me to offer you a change of pace. Permit me to introduce to you a musician that snuck in under the radar. My heart was warmed as I listened to the heartfelt tunes of Chicago's Sherry Amour, an up and coming R & B/Soul artist. I had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with Sherry ...

Celebrity Makeup Artist Tia Dantzler started her business doing free makeup for family and friends. Today she has a slew of A-List clients -- and regularly tours with singer and Oscar-winning actress and singer Maxwell. Read on for a bit of what Tia shared with us: Doors opened for Tia quickly and suddenly. The order and structure of her home made the transition a lot smoother, but not completely without some bumps. “To be ...

Rick is a minister, musician and recording artist. A native of Chicago, he plays piano and saxophone and enjoys writing about other skilled artists who produce inspirational music. Rick is a vocal coach and is currently studying vocal performance. Know of an artist Rick should check out? Email rick@itsnotenoughtodream.com.