By Emily WilliamsAfter graduating college, a semester early at that, Debra Goldstein decided to take a leap of faith and move to New York City with two goals: to get a job in publishing and a spot on “Jeopardy.” “I thought I knew everything, when really I didn’t know anything,” Goldstein said. Yet, she accomplished both goals, although the publishing world wasn’t all … [Read more...]
Women of Distinction: Girl Scouts of North Central Alabama Honor Women at Luncheon
By Sarah Kuper Several Over the Mountain women are being honored by the Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama as Women of Distinction. The award recognizes women who have given significant contributions in their professions and in their communities. The honorees are: Alice Womack is a client adviser with Oakworth Capital Bank in Mountain Brook. Womack has worked in the … [Read more...]
From Over the Mountain to Hollywood: Crestline Woman Appears on “Hollywood Game Night”
By Sarah Kuper When she isn't playing the role of wife and mother of two, Sarah Kathryn Tarter is wearing her game face."I come from a big competitive family,” Tarter said. “We love to play games – and win." Tarter said family game night in her household is serious business, but recently she took her competitive nature and knack for trivia games to a whole new … [Read more...]
Digital Dishing: Cooking Light Editor Is Among Speakers at Food Media South Event
By Donna Cornelius Some people are enticed into making career changes by fatter paychecks, better working hours or attractive benefits. Ann Taylor Pittman was lured into a new job by lasagna. Of course, there’s a little more to the story than that. Pittman, Cooking Light magazine’s executive food editor, attended Mississippi State University in her home state. She majored … [Read more...]
Heart Healthy Resolve: Tenet Health CEO Honored at American Heart Association Heart Ball
By Sarah Kuper Alabama ranks No. 2 in the nation for the number of deaths related to cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. But this year's Heart Ball honoree, Garry Gause, said he firmly believes the work the association is doing locally can help Alabamians improve their heart health. "The education the association has done throughout the … [Read more...]