The advice was simple.
Gardner's bulldog--which caught the attention of Hallmark cards and
gifts--motivated her to launch an endearing company known as Zelda
Wisdom, a line of calendars, cards, books, mousepads, bank checks,
cookies, and more, that bear the image of Zelda adorned in various
costumes. Photographer Shane Young takes the pictures of Zelda all
dressed up, while Gardner writes the motivational captions that coincide
with the pictures. "One of my favorites is of Zelda dressed in her boxing
outfit, with the caption, "Tough times never last... tough people do," says
Gardner, who also likes Zelda's advice of, "Humor Heals."
encourages women to embrace their curves.
hide them, a reason to celebrate their shape. We even say our jeans are woven with a
little self-esteem," declares Cookie Johnson, a Michigan State University graduate with
a degree in Clothing and Textile Retail. "Having inner strength is something that others
notice when you walk into a room."
Johnson's grandmother and mother encouraged her to "always be a lady," a sage piece
of advice. "They would say, `Represent yourself as a lady and you will be treated like
a lady." And with that legacy in mind, Johnson imparts some soul-searching advice for
today's aspiring fashionistas.
something John Foxx gets to experience on a regular basis. As
Program Director and DJ of i93.3 KLIF-FM radio station in Dallas,
Texas, part of his job is giving away money, tickets to the hottest
concerts and events in town, meet and greets with popular
celebrities and trips to wonderful destinations. "That moment
of taking someone backstage to meet their favorite musician
or changing someone's life with a cash prize is very fulfilling,"
shared Foxx. "Recently I witnessed two of our contest winners
meet Taylor Swift, they were so excited. I'm grateful to be a part
of the process that makes people's dreams come true."