b'goodPOINT THE GOOD PEOPLE CAN WE TALK? atgoodLIFEfamilyIm often asked why I started this magazine.Its not a short answer, as proven at a recent meetingPUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MARKETING TEAMSheryl Lilly PidgeonMichael Tinglinwith a prospective advertiser that ended up with usSheryl@goodlifefamilymag.comChief Marketing Officerbecoming fast friends over a 4-hour talk-a-thon.WeDirect: 214.476.8131Michael@goodlifefamilymag.comshared our complicated childhoods, our optimisticEDITORIAL TEAM Sarah Billmanmindset, our ability to meet adversity head on, ourTricia WhiteMarketing & Sponsorships Managerpassion to create a stable and joy-filled life for ourManaging EditorSarah@goodlifefamilymag.comTricia@goodlifefamilymag.com children, and our gratitude to have the wherewithal to reach out and grabDirect: 214.725.1981Bill Brockthe good in life. IT Specialist/VideographyElle Parks Bill@whiterockfilms.comAs a child I was taught to be seen but not heard.That was the way itFashion Editorwas.Interestingly enough, I grew up in Northampton, Massachusetts, aElle@goodlifefamilymag.comSOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Katherine Ingrammere mile from Smith College and a stones throw from a myriad of someCREATIVE DIRECTOR Katherine@goodlifefamilymag.comof the most progressive learning institutions in the world.But at home itJennifer Meltonwas old school.Keep your head down, work hard, be home by dark. EatJennifer@goodlifefamilymag.comADVERTISING TEAMSarah Billmaneverything on your plate. Dont question authority. Dont get noticed. COPY EDITORS AdvertisingManager I eventually found my voice via a turbulent journey, which involved aAudra GlidewellAdvertising@goodlifefamilymag.com gutsy move at age 15 to live with my dad in Houston, a few stellar therapists,Tracy Graivier Bell SALES TEAMa journalism degree from UT Austin and a roller coaster of a career rideWRITERS Becka CorbittSarah BillmanBecka@goodlifefamilymag.com in advertising, PR, and marketing. Much to the chagrin of many a friend,Karyn BrodskyMendy LeaI have not stopped talking since. Kristin CicciarelliMendy@goodlifefamilymag.comBarbara GlassGreat conversationalists like Phil Donahue, Oprah, and Ellen blazed theDeb Silverthorntrail for open communication.We all have something to say, and we likeAlicia Wanek Nadia LoudonNadia@goodlifefamilymag.comto be heard.Talking is a two-way street at the intersection of Listen and Learn.As a parent, spouse, daughter, friend, advocate, and fellow human, Ive realized that our storiesour historymatter, and those narratives JOIN OUR FAMILY!inspire and transform lives. Ultimately, thats why I publish Good Life Family.I want us all to keepGood Life Family has opportunities for tenuredAdvertising Account Executives. For more information, talking. Keep sharing.Keep leaning in. Keep finding catharsis in ouremail Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.com.stories of inspiration, encouragement, and redemption.Weareasmallpublication,butwehavethebiggestofhearts.Our skeleton crew works tirelessly to deliver a product that we areABOUT USOUR STORIESOUR HISTORY proud to bring you.No oneThere are two things parents hope to give their children: roots and wings. But its is getting rich here. Here, theoften hard to know if the decisions were making are the right ones, especially when MATTER, AND THOSE NARRATIVESwealthcomeswithknowingthe world is changing so quickly. Good Life Family is a resource for parents with kids tweens to twenties.INSPIRE AND TRANSFORM LIVES. thatwhatwedomatters.ItExtensive and insightful content addresses the daily joys and struggles of finding isanhonorandprivilegea balance between kids and parents while keeping ourselves sane in the process. todeliverGoodLifeFamily,Youll meet inspiring women and men who have stared down lifes challenges, goodLIFEfamilymag.com and Good Life Family Weekly to our readers.survived, and now are willing to share their journey with you.At the time of publishing, our longtime copy editor, Audra Glidewell,Good Life Family is committed to making a difference in the lives of our families, friends and communities as the go-to source.was in her final days of a pregnancy, but she continued proofreading everyWere living, were learning, and most importantly, were laughing. We page you are about to read! We jest that delivering GLF is like giving birthhope you will too. each issue. It is truly a labor of our love. We hope your life is full and rich and good.And we hope that in some way, we can help make it better.CONTACT USIf you are a GLF advertising partner, we thank you for taking this journeySUBSCRIBE FOR FREE:GoodLifeFamilyMag.com/subscribewith us.We know there are bigger venues for you to reach your targetADVERTISE:Advertising@goodlifefamilymag.comaudience, but we assure you no one is more committed to telling yourSUBMIT STORY IDEAS: Tricia@goodlifefamilymag.comstory.Advertise with us, become a sponsor, write for us. Tell your friends about us. Keep us talking. Join Our Family.- Sheryl GOOD LIFE FAMILY 3308 PRESTON ROAD, STE 350 PMB #113 LIVE. LEARN. LAUGH. (LETS TALK!)REPEAT. PLANO, TX 75093 10GoodLifeFamilyMag.comMAY | JUNE 2019 goodLIFEfamilymag.com'