Beyond the Pages Podcast

This episode of Beyond the Pages catches up with Shawnick Rodriguez, the Fishtown-based artist and entrepreneur behind Art By SIR — following up on our Lifestyles feature "A Love of Art." Shawnick opens up about how a childhood love of painting grew into a full creative brand spanning paintings, jewelry, handbags, and home goods, all rooted in her Puerto Rican heritage and her mission to preserve culture through art. We talk color, community, the challenges of balancing creativity with running a business, and how Fishtown's artistic energy continues to shape her work. It's a vibrant conversation about identity, self-expression, and building something meaningful out of pure passion.

🔗 Read the original feature from The Hook: https://lifestyles.media/2025/10/08/a-love-of-art/

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From the stage to the kitchen, Daniela Malavé has turned a health scare into a celebration of art, culture, and community. In this episode of Beyond the Pages, we sit down with the founder of Tres Fiori — a celiac-safe, gluten-free dessert studio based in Fishtown — to talk about how a severe gluten intolerance diagnosis reshaped her relationship with food, and how her Italian-Venezuelan heritage, her years as a dancer and actress, and her devotion to floral artistry all collide in every hand-piped cupcake she creates.

We dig into the story behind the name Tres Fiori, the three generations of women who inspired it, and why she bakes out of a home studio rather than a commercial kitchen — a decision rooted in medical necessity, not preference. Daniela also shares what's next for Tres Fiori in 2026, including her new Bloom de Flor Shortbread Collection inspired by her Venezuelan upbringing and the ritual of cafecito.

This conversation is a reminder that the most personal businesses are often born from the most personal struggles — and that creativity, once you find it, doesn't stay in one lane.

🔗 Read the original feature from The Hook: https://lifestyles.media/2026/02/05/a-business-as-intricate-as-the-women-it-represents/
🍰 Learn more about Tres Fiori: https://tresfiori.com

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Join host Arlene Reyes on this episode of Beyond the Pages as she sits down with Philadelphia-based designer Tira Kelly, founder of Tira Cooks. From the inspiration behind her brand to the creative process that sets her apart, Tira opens up about building a business rooted in passion and community.

This conversation follows Tira’s recent feature in The Hook, Donnelly.Media’s magazine. Read the full story, “Let Her Cook,” here: https://lifestyles.media/2026/03/06/let-her-cook/

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She’s a litigation attorney, a baker, an entrepreneur, and a fierce advocate for women’s voices and she’s just getting started. In this episode of Beyond the Pages, we sit down with the unstoppable Cassandra Burnett, host of Hey Girl! V.O.I.C.E.S on the This Is It! Network, to go behind the scenes of her journey and get an inside look at the Hey Girl! Conference. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and uplifted. This one is for anyone building something bold.

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Julia Bozzone is a magazine editor, culture writer, and investigative researcher who has worked for The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times Style Magazine, and Interview Magazine. As Donnelly.Media's managing editor of magazines, she conceives, edits, and oversees stories for nine hyperlocal print lifestyle publications. Her writing has appeared in the Styles, Obituaries, and Metro sections of The New York Times.

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Cheldin Barlatt Rumer is the CEO and Executive Producer of THIS IS IT NETWORK™. This global, female- and minority-owned digital streaming platform connects remarkable women with inspiring stories, while amplifying brands through educational entertainment. 

Under her leadership, the network has garnered national attention for its bold, community-centered content, producing over 46 digital talk shows and 27 annual events that celebrate and uplift a global audience of women leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs. THIS IS IT NETWORK™ is available on iOS and Android, and broadcasts on Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV, and Roku.

Driven by her passion for authenticity, Rumer created the SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ mission, an educational platform turned nonprofit foundation that helps individuals find their voice and tell their authentic stories. Through personal branding education, professional development, and community-building experiences, the foundation empowers women and students to transform their ideas into impact.

With her magnetic energy, deep industry knowledge, and unapologetic ambition, Rumer has built a global stage for women to share their accomplishments, goals, and lived experiences. An immigrant from Sierra Leone, a former Division I athlete, a mother of two, an adjunct professor, and a branding expert, she draws from every chapter of her life to inspire others to be seen and heard.

Her recent book, SCREAM YOUR DREAM™ – 66 Lessons to Build Your Personal Brand, debuted at #1 on Amazon’s Hot New Release list and reinforces her commitment to helping others grow with intention, confidence, and clarity.

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On this episode of Beyond the Pages, host Arlene Reyes welcomes Pip Haxby-Thompson of JFKLiving, Official Real Estate Expert Contributor for Collingswood Magazine 08108. Pip discusses navigating marketing strategies, working with real estate clients, and adapting to an ever-changing market.

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In the final installment of our EmpowerHer series, we sit down with Noelle Diamond of NDA Medical Spa and Equilux in Moorestown, along with Sejal Shah from New York Life, to talk leadership, confidence, and empowering women in business and life.
✨ Don’t miss this inspiring conversation that brings the series to a powerful close.

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In this next episode of Beyond the Pages, we bring you another inspiring moment from EmpowerHer. Join us as we sit down with Isabela Veloso of Edge Fitness and Christine Dash from Keller Williams to unpack their journeys, challenges, and the confidence that fuels their paths.

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Beyond the Pages returns with the next installment of our EmpowerHer interview series.
This episode features powerful conversations with Casey McMonagle & Narinder Dalal of Alloy Fitness and Laura Beard of Serenity Health—three women leading with strength, purpose, and community impact.
Tune in as they share their journeys, their missions, and what it means to empower others every day.

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