ExcelerateHer 2026 Ends with a Bang: Conversations with Cookie Johnson and Former Vice President Kamala Harris
ExcelerateHer 2026 ended with a bang! Kim Blackwell joined Cookie Johnson and Kamala Harris for inspiring conversations on faith, perseverance, and love. Guests came in fresh looks, perfect for a daytime slay. Take a look at our last day round up, with images by Caz: Learn about how you can attend at ExcelerateHer.org. Email Book@clairesulmers.com…
May Forecast
The month of May always tends to feel like a final sprint. The kids are counting down the days until summer break, and the calendar is suddenly booked out for weeks. I’ll admit the pace can feel a little frantic, but it’s also one of my favorite stretches of the year. Charleston is in full…
Private Loans for College: What to Know Before You Borrow
When families sit down to figure out how to fund a college education, the numbers rarely add up cleanly on the first pass. Federal aid covers some of it. Savings cover some more. And then there is a gap, sometimes a significant one, between what is available and what is actually required. For many students…
A Crunchy Salad to Enjoy in the Sunshine
Certain dishes subtly steal the show—this is one of them. When I hosted a long, leisurely lunch in my backyard to celebrate Camilla Marcus’ cookbook, everything on the table felt fresh and beautiful. But this salad was the one everyone kept going back for. It’s crisp, a little tangy, a little sweet, layered with texture,…
The Travel Cost Nobody Checks Until It’s Too Late
The cheapest trip usually looks cheapest when you’re still at home, clicking through flights and hotel tabs with a cup of coffee nearby. The numbers seem simple there. One fare is lower than another. One hotel is $40 less per night. One rental car company looks slightly better than the rest. Then the trip starts…
How to Scale a Small Business: The Financial and Human Side of Growth
Learning how to scale a small business is one of the most searched questions in entrepreneurship, and for good reason. The leap from solo operator to organizational leader is not just a financial decision. It is a personal one. Before you start running projections and researching loans, tools like a business loan payment calculator can…
Jimmy Fallon Trades the Late-Night Stage for the Formula 1 Paddock
Jimmy Fallon traded his late-night desk for a Formula 1 paddock this weekend, and it sounds like he had an absolute blast. The Tonight Show host showed up trackside for a full F1 race weekend. He spent the trip with Red Bull Racing drivers Max Verstappen and Isack Hadjar. Oh, and he matched his watch…
The Jackson 5 Catalog Hits Its Biggest Streaming Week After ‘Michael’ Film Premiere
The Jackson 5’s catalog recorded 29 million global streams in the week ending April 30, 2026. That number is remarkable on its own. Put it in context and it becomes historic. It’s the group’s biggest non-Holiday streaming week in their entire career. The driver behind that surge is the premiere of “Michael,” the biographical film…
Asake Makes History as the First African Artist with Five UK Number Ones
Asake made history on UK Apple Music, becoming the first African artist ever to send five projects to the number one spot. The milestone was confirmed on May 3 by chart-tracking account @chartdata. The post stated: “Asake becomes the first African artist to have five projects reach #1 on UK Apple Music.” It spread fast,…
Miami Makes A Lasting Impression on Ludacris During His Latest Visit
Ludacris had himself a night in Miami – and he made sure the world knew about it. The rapper and actor posted on X on Saturday, May 3. He summed up his time in the city with just a few words: “Miami Nights To Remember For A LIFETIME 🏎️🌴.” The all-caps “LIFETIME” says plenty. The…