Articles - The F Suite

Inspirers

Lauren Taylor of Realty Haven

An innovative real estate professional constructing great ideas that benefit the whole community By April Blake Photographs by Rashawn Merrick Working in real estate can be a wild ride, and no one knows that more than Lauren Taylor, founder of…

F-Suite Editorial TeamJune 7, 2021

Entrepreneurship

A Mature Woman Reimagining Herself, Realistically

Rediscovering your value is the first step in redesigning your career By Sylvie Golod I have been reflecting upon how I, as well as many of you, have changed and adapted during the past year. As a result of COVID-19,…

F-Suite Editorial TeamMay 26, 2021

Book Reviews

Uncanny Valley: A Memoir by Anna Wiener

BOOK REVIEW by Bland Lawson In 2013, Anna Wiener faced an uncertain future as an entry-level employee with a New York literary agency. Sensing possibilities in the tech field, she accepted an offer to join an e-book platform startup. The…

F-Suite Editorial TeamMay 23, 2021

Nonprofits

Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity

“We’re doing more than building homes.” By Mary Louise Resch When people see his white pick-up truck rolling through their neighborhood, it’s common to hear them yell, “Mr. Roy!” as they happily wave and smile. That’s because Central South Carolina…

F-Suite Editorial TeamMay 13, 2021

Publisher's Ponderings

BEYOND COVID

Looking ahead as the world begins to open after COVID-19 by Anna Gelbman Edmonds Each issue of The F-Suite is planned out months in advance, so it’s uncanny how timely so many of the articles turn out to be. This…

F-Suite Editorial TeamMay 9, 2021

Marketing

It’s Confusing

Even if you're in the know, these tricksters can get by you By Dr. Nancy Tuten Some mistakes in English usage are simply easier to make than others, and even experienced writers make them from time to time, especially when…

F-Suite Editorial TeamMay 3, 2021

Technology

Columbia – Silicon Valley of the East?

What the world knows about Cola Town that you may not By Martie Cowsert Streit Columbia, South Carolina, is a wonderful place to call home. Beautiful parks and rivers, affordable real estate, not overcrowded – many things make Columbia a…

F-Suite Editorial TeamApril 28, 2021

Attitudes & Etiquette Leadership

Balancing Daily Decisions with Desires

All too often our decisions tear down our self-respect By Caroline Crowder Remember that one time you played hooky on a Friday afternoon so you didn’t have to balance your books? Yep, that time. Then remember how you developed a…

F-Suite Editorial TeamApril 25, 2021

Leadership

Monitoring Our Mental Health

A mindful approach to workplace wellbeing and pandemic-related stress By Henri Baskins As we move into the new year, it’s essential to keep an optimistic outlook about the future of our workplaces and the business community. But “out of sight”…

F-Suite Editorial TeamApril 22, 2021

Attitudes & Etiquette

The Most Important Thing

All too often our mindset is our biggest stumbling block. You can change that! By Dr. Krystal Conner Building a successful business is easy. A year ago, I would have passed out typing that statement. In fact, believing the exact…

F-Suite Editorial TeamApril 20, 2021