Lillian Yvette Irvin, Contributing Editor

An avid hostess and self-proclaimed foodie, Lillian Yvette Irvin has written for Essence, The Walking Magazine and others.  Lillian has worked at KTTV-News in Los Angeles and has provided online marketing and communications expertise for giants like Yahoo! and Visa, Inc. Lillian currently lives in Northern California with her son and husband and is completing her first novel. 

Marquis S. DeSilva, Contributing Writer

Marquis S. DeSilva is a world traveler, freelance writer, and amateur chef now traveling throughout Latin America. Marquis was born in the Bronx NY, attended college at University of Maryland, and is currently living in Lima, Peru.  He offers tours and travel advice to those seeking to know the many wonders of central and South America.

Aaron Parnell, Contributing Health/Fitness Expert

Aaron Parnell, is a posture researcher and developer of Reposturing Yoga--The Workout for Great Posture and owner of The Vitality Center --for Extraordinary Health, in San Mateo , CA .
For more information, visit www.aaronparnell.com .

Maria Hunt, Contributing Wine Expert

Growing up in a Chicago family full of professional cooks and adventurous eaters, Maria Hunt was primed for her future career as a food writer and restaurant critic. During her 10 years with the San Diego Union Tribune, Maria covered many celebrity chefs and food trends. Maria she recently passed her Level 1 exam with the Court of Master Sommeliers and is the author of a book on sparkling wine and champagne cocktails being published by Clarkson-Potter. Her work has also appeared in Cooking Light, Saveur, The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor and Riviera. Maria lives in San Diego, where she loves gardening and entertaining at her home. For more information, visit www.thebubblygirl.com.

Matt Hinckley Contributing Writer

Matt Hinckley has studied African and Caribbean foods in unspoiled environments, living in both rural Tanzania and remote Nicaragua.   Matt is currently working as a chef in New Zealand and is an amateur photographer and writer as well. 

Damon Hodge, Contributing Features Writer

A native of Las Vegas and graduate of Southern University, Damon Hodge has been writing professionally for 11 years and is a staff writer for Las Vegas Weekly, the city's preeminent alternative newsweekly publication, and as a freelancer for the likes of Reuters news service, Travel Weekly, Black Enterprise, Golf Business and up! magazines.

Leah Finnie, Contributing Writer

Leah is a Commercial Actress, Model, Writer, and Commentator who lives in New York City with her two daughters.  She spends much of her time working and loves meeting new people.  Also her voice can be heard on national radio promoting for various advertisers.  

V. Sheree, Contributing Editor

Originally from Chicago, V. Sheree is a freelance writer who loves to cover unique stories about people, places and things.  She is the president of V. Sheree Communications, a boutique marketing and public relations firm in California.

Tresha' Latham, Contributing Writer

A self proclaimed writing enthusiast and fashion consultant, Tresha' has a degree in Broadcast Journalism. She has an extensive background in newswriting, marketing, and public relations.   

Tresha' seizes every opportunity she can to lend her writing skills and has written many press releases and radio spots for a church marketing department. She currently works in a marketing capacity for a large financial institution in Atlanta, Georgia.