CONTRIBUTORS

contibutors

ERIN RUTHERFORD Erin Rutherford Better known as a financial consultant to interior designers and women’s fashion retailers, Rutherford began following her true passion in 2016 when she began her food blog theopenroadkitchen.com. When not cooking, you can find her practicing yoga, loving on her two kids or enjoying an early morning walk with her dog Millie.

SHARON

SCHWEITZER Sharon Schweitzer, J.D., is a cross-cultural trainer, modern manners expert, and the founder of Access to Culture. In addition to her accreditation in intercultural management from the HOFSTEDE Centre, she serves as a Chinese Ceremonial Dining Etiquette Specialist in the documentary series Confucius was a Foodie, on Nat Geo People. She is the resident etiquette expert on two popular lifestyle shows: ABC Tampa Bay’s Morning Blend and CBS Austin’s We Are Austin. She is regularly quoted by BBC Capital, Investor’s Business Daily, Fortune, and the National Business Journals. Her Amazon #1 Best Selling book in International Business, Access to Asia: Your Multicultural Business Guide, now in its second printing, was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2015. She’s a winner of the British Airways International Trade Award at the 2016 Greater Austin Business Awards.

ANDREA WISE Andrea Wise, graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2007, where afterwards she spent 7 years as a commercial real-estate attorney. In 2012, she launched the equestrian company, Pony Glam, which makes and sells the only colored hoof dressing for horses. She is also the voice behind the new equestrian lifestyle blog, Horse Glam. Andrea lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, with her husband, Zach, two young children, cat and horse.

NATALIE GLADDEN Natalie Gladden has been in the hair and makeup industry for over 13 years now; she is owner of NLGlam and a freelance makeup artist for various cosmetics companies. Natalie is a Charlotte native who’s passion is making woman feel their most beautiful, all while staying on top of today’s trends. She is also lucky enough to work with her favorite NFL team, the Carolina Panthers, doing makeup for their broadcast team.

GENEVIEVE CORDERY Genevieve is a self-proclaimed makeup and beauty aficionado, fashion savant, photographer and self-made writer. She talks all things beauty and womenswear-related. Her stylistic cravings include elegant sophistication, playful chic, romance, and a hint of masculine meets feminine. Come be a part of her journey on BlueAugustine.com!

BROOKE BUTZ Brooke Butz our director of advertising. Brooke is a true Charlottean, living in Charlotte since she was 2 years old. Brooke graduated from North Carolina State University with a BS in Business Management concentrating in Marketing. She has 13 years of sales/ marketing experience &, most recently, owned a business in the Caribbean. Brooke has also been a professional model since 2002. Jump starting her modeling career with Harley Davidson, she has landed numerous magazine covers & features, runway shows.

SCOTT

HOMEWOOD Scott Homewood is a freelance writer who has been published in many newspapers, magazines and websites over his 30-year plus writing career, including some of his own. A former musician, his obsessions include the arts in all their varied forms: music, dance, writing, cinema, and culinary. He has a deep interest in the human condition, how people have overcome obstacles to empower themselves and become successful contributors to society. He also enjoys the occasional Moscow Mule. JEFF PALMER Jeff Palmer, I am a visual storyteller. For more than 30 years, People, Places, and Things have been photographed by me with love, fun, and care. When words cannot suffice, my photography fills in the blanks. I look forward to seeing you out and about.

BRIANNA MELANSON Brianna Melanson is a transplant from Upstate New York where she earned her Bachelor’s in Professional Writing. She is passionate about telling everyone’s unique stories and showcasing local businesses. She loves everything Charlotte has to offer, especially the food, which is always documented on her Instagram.

FARRAH NAZER Farrah Nazer is an accomplished Nutrition and Lifestyle Coach, and published author of eguide “ Love your Life”. She works closely with her clients, helping them improve themselves. She works with clients who anxiety, low-self-esteem, unhealthy relationships, and poor diets. She guides them to a more healthy lifestyle which leads to a happier, healthier life. www.farrahnazer.com