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Stephanie Taylor

Stephanie, who affectionately goes by Stevie, is a walking paradox. A vagabond soul who craves adventure (she's crossed off 35 states on her travel list) but has a longing for a sense of home more than anything else. A lover of style, but adverse to shopping and price tags. A vegetarian with an appreciation for the smell of bacon. She has lived a number of lives from event assistant to creative writing teacher to the former Online Managing Editor at Darling.

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Houses tucked into the mountainside

2 min

The Dreamer

Darling Letters: On How to Keep a Hopeful Heart

Let’s choose to allow our imaginations to bring us back to hope again.

an iceberg on a foggy day

2 min

The Dreamer

Darling Letters: The Stillness of Winter

This winter season, let’s seek out moments of rest and whimsy.

A hiker looking out at the mountains

2 min

The Dreamer

Darling Letters: The Fighting Power of Gratitude

As we keep our eyes peeled for things and people to appreciate, our hearts grow lighter.

A picture of a salmon-colored stone builded and a marble floor leading to steps

2 min

Darling Letters: One Step at a Time

Rome truly wasn’t built in a day, and neither is anything of true value.

A woman holding her hand to the camera framing her face

2 min

Darling Letters: The Strength in Our Perceived Weaknesses

The very thing that people once told me made me weak or small is my most powerful weapon.

A group of three woman sitting together as they look toward the camera

6 min

The Confidant

On Choosing to Stay in Community When It’s Hard

As I continue to learn to stay in hard moments, I notice myself growing in gentleness and graciousness toward myself and others.

A picture of ocean water

2 min

Darling Letters: Shattered Glass Still Glitters

As we mature, some friendships, some relationships, some people can’t go with us.

A woman's hands as she puts together a puzzle

3 min

The Confidant

10 Playful Ideas for Creating Community

Let courage lead the way as you put yourself out there to foster deeper connections!

A picture of the Atlantic Ocean

3 min

The Explorer

Travel Diaries: How to Explore New Port Richey, Florida’s Sports Coast

The Floridian summer escape with an underwater flair!

A bent tree leaning in the wind with the ocean over the ledge in the background

2 min

Darling Letters: When You Are Feeling Left Behind

I’m realizing there is beauty to be found here. Beauty in the tension of grief and celebration.

A smiling woman wearing read and seated on a couch

9 min

The Confidant

Laurie Segall Is Bringing Humanity Back to the Forefront of Journalism

Check out the latest edition of “Real Women, Real Work” with journalist Laurie Segall.

A picture of a woman with a pink shoe

4 min

The Beautician

Portuguese Footwear Brand Unreal Fields Launches Dreamlike Shoe Collection Inspired by Life in Quarantine

We bring a sense of freshness to the Portugal fashion industry that was very much needed.

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