Editor at Powhatan Living Magazine and Managing Director of the Richmond Virgina Chapter oif eWomenNetwork

For singer/songwriter Ben Danaher, carrying on a family tradition of storytelling has often led him down darkened roads to haunting, painful reflection on his journey thus far. But Danaher is no longer standing in shadows. The Texas-native is back in a glorious new season of self-reflection with a brand-new, astute and sincere lease on life and love.

Phyllis Smith is a certified Yoga Instructor with over 20 years of experience. Passionate about nurturing the mind, body, heart, and soul, Phyllis offers personalized practices, workshops, and retreats emphasizing mindfulness and the deep connection between all aspects of the Self. She enjoys teaching all ages from children to adults, creating a welcoming environment focusing on self-discovery and connection with others. Phyllis is committed to guiding and empowering her students of all ages on their journey to tranquility, joy, and holistic wellness.

Tessy Lou Williams was born to sing. Her parents, Kenny and Claudia Williams started the band Montana Rose and nurtured a love of making and performing music into a family business of sorts for their three children. “I continue to play music because there’s literally nothing else in the entire world I’d rather do,” Tessy Lou says. “It’s tough, it’s trying, it has its loneliness and isolation from the rest of the world, but it’s also incredible. This world is the only one I know and the only way I know how to exist.”