Publisher’s Note by Jonée Daigle-Ferrand
October marks my 1-year anniversary as Publisher/Owner of Inside New Orleans Magazine. This year—half of which has included a pandemic—has been both the best of my career and the scariest. I love being the owner of Inside New Orleans. I love my staff, advertisers and readers. We are very lucky to have amazing support from local businesses who value our magazine and continue on despite the pandemic and crazy weather. The return of schools and football has helped bring some balance back to our lives. With Thanksgiving around the corner, I really have a lot to be thankful for! I have a supportive husband who listens to my daily excitements and complaints. My daughter, Lillete, is proud of me, loves being involved with selecting our talented cover artwork for each issue, attending events and giving me her 9-year-old advice on how to run a magazine. She is a future boss in the making that’s for sure. I get to work with my sisters and best friends every day and my dad helps me proofread each magazine I print. I mean, how lucky can one mom boss be? This month’s cover artist, Rayne, was wonderful to work with. I fell in love with the cover painting so much that I told her I want to buy it for my new home office! I picture Rayne’s original artwork pieces in homes all over town. It’s classic, beautiful and affordable. The blue, gold and white colors on the cover really make an impact. Most new homes these days make use of those exact colors. Lillete commented to me that the birds look very peaceful and content. Right now, we all want to feel that way. I don’t know about you, but I always love a good quote. They help me get my emotions out in ways I cannot otherwise express. Here are my two current favorites: “If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan “A man who stops advertising to save money is like a man who stops a clock to save time.” – Henry Ford
Happy Halloween! Happy Thanksgiving! Happy reading!
