Author: Cheri Henderson
Orlando's Women Of The Year 2020
They are educators, mentors, counselors, physicians, fundraisers, entrepreneurs, and individuals who stand up for others. But most of all they are leaders who help keep our community strong. Orlando magazine is proud to honor 22 individuals as Women of the Year. We asked you, our readers, for nominees and you responded with a wealth of recommendations, along with details on how these women make a huge difference in the lives of countless people daily. Our congratulations—and thanks—to them all.
Real Workouts in the Virtual World
When you can't go to the gym, fitness clubs, yoga studios and YouTubers bring the gym to you.
Story of a… Opera Singer
Soprano Anna Eschbach loves “the intense emotion” of opera, often viewed as “the highest art form because it incorporates everything.”
Story of a… Hypnotherapist
After experiencing her own transfor-mation through hypnosis, Rebecca Zayas now helps people “transform their pain into something beautiful.”
Health: Fitness in the Fasting Lane
Experts and dieters move away from food restrictions toward eating only within specific timeframes.
Story of a… Wedding Officiant
With 10,000 weddings under his belt, Kevin Knox tells couples that the ceremony is “not as hard as you think.”
Story of a… Salvation Army Bell Ringer
Once a homeless addict living under I-4, Brian Smith works the red kettle drive because “it saved my life.”
Behind the Smart Home Trend—And How to Get Yours Up and Running
Smart homes integrate technology and efficiency to boost convenience, security, comfort and ambience.
Story of a Brewmaster: Garrett Ward of Sideward Brewing
The co-owner of the Milk District brewery says, “There’s nothing a beer can’t solve.”
In Focus: A Voice That Unites Generations
Monica May, radio host and communicator extraordinaire, offers hope and direction as she seeks to empower moms, daughters and the community.
Get to Know Beloved Polka Duo Jimmy & Eckhard
Good times are always on tap when they perform at Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café.
The Pet Guide: Where Science Meets Love
Increasing numbers of pet owners seeking “peace of mind” drive the sales of pet technology.
The Pet Guide: High-Tech Tools & Toys
These products are smart choices when it comes to the care, feeding and entertainment of your pet.
The Pet Guide: Part Pet, All Tech
Using artificial intelligence and other technologies, Sony’s Aibo robodog evolves into a companion you may learn to love.
Story of a… Rigger
John Neal rises to the challenges of “one of the last professions that is physically and cerebrally demanding.”
Sharon Vaughn: Around the World and Back Again
Acclaimed songwriter Sharon Vaughn, known for her country tunes, returns to the hometown where so much of her music took root.
Body & Soul: Beauty Bargains
These products prove you don’t have to spend a fortune to look your best.
50 Most Powerful People - 15 to Watch
Other people making news or working behind the scenes
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