Jessica Delio is the founder of JLD Media, where she blends photography and digital storytelling. She works with businesses, athletes, and events to create visual content that captures real moments and helps brands connect with their audiences online. In addition to her freelance work, she's a marketing and communications professional in the higher education and nonprofit world.

https://jldmedia.pixieset.com

IG: @jld_media

Jamie Grassman is the owner of Beyond Bedtime Books, a quaint used bookstore nestled in the heart of Dormont. Thriving in her 17 years of business, the store offers warm, cozy vibes while browsing thousands of books. They sell books from every genre within antique shelving and bookends. They are open 7 days a week.

Facebook: beyondbedtimebooks

IG: @beyondbedtimebooks

www.beyondbedtimebooks.com

Star Voorhies is the creator and owner of Lovella Wellness LLC, which includes a permanent jewelry line of service called LYNKDBYLOVELLA. Star is a serial entrepreneur, with services in both Pittsburgh and Nashville. She is also on the board of a Pittsburgh women's wellness drum circle.

https://www.lynkdbylovella.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Lovella-Wellness-61557154013334/

IG: @lovellawellness @lynkbylovella_pittsburgh

Dakota Seliy is a color analysis expert, hairstylist, and founder of Colors by Kota, located in Bellevue. Her personalized Color Analysis will help you understand which colors naturally illuminate you.

IG, Facebook, and TikTok: @colorsbykota

Christalee Lema is the owner of 2 companies: Wild Child Fabrications Hair & Makeup Artistry, providing services for TV, film, bridal, and events; and Eeeek! Creative Company, a creative branding company specializing in events promoting the creative small businesses in our city and promoting community engagement.

https://wildchild-makeup.com

IG @wildchildfabrications

https://www.eeeekcreative.com

IG: @eeeek_creative

Lynn DeFabo is the co-owner of fdp studio+shop, a Pittsburgh-based studio and shop full of artisan home goods. Lynn and her husband Francis created the business based on a newfound love of handmade pottery and stocking the retail store with goods created by some of their favorite local makers.

https://www.fdpstudioshop.com/?srsltid=AfmBOop7GRACHX57oESYIZZhx82-Fh-1hIRuZczcOeGsrBuJU9gpVyEj

https://www.instagram.com/fdpstudioshop

https://www.instagram.com/fdpottery

Brittany Lizon (Pordash) is the owner of Beauty and Beast Studios, located in Cranberry, PA, north of the city of Pittsburgh. She specializes in all things color, blonding, and lived in extensions. Beauty & Beast is 3 years old, and Brittany loves bringing creativity and beauty into the community.

https://beautybeaststudios.glossgenius.com

@beautybeaststudios412

Joanna Abel is a nationally touring fusion belly dancer, choreography, and producer who conjures fantasy and magic through movement. She's the creator of Enchanted Creature Ball, fairytale dance concert Dragonfly Dawn, and Pittsburgh Belly Dance Fusion Faire. She weaves together story, music, and spectacle into unforgettable experiences. Most recently, she's danced on tour with Beats Antique, bringing her to even more stages across the country.

www.joannaabel.com

@jojoabel

Here are 5 ways to get you reading more books: https://pghdreamerproductions.com/2026/02/09/a-lack-of-healthy-mental-stimulation-5-ways-to-read-more-books/

In this special episode, sisters Alicia Delmastro and Meghan Greenwood introduce their Support Sisters initiative, which is a generalized women's' support group in Southwestern PA.