Introducing Emilyn Teh

Introducing Emilyn Teh

I am honored to have the opportunity to introduce one of my closest friends, Emilyn Teh, as the newest member of the Lady Code team. I befriended Emilyn while we were both students at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2010. We discovered that we had a lot in common: we were passionate about improving our community, [...]

HIT or MISS: Glam Goth

HIT or MISS: Glam Goth

After Rihanna flaunted her hew "glam goth" mullet and Scarlett Johansen was featured on "W" magazine in a gothic theme photo spread, the "Glam Goth" trend has become increasingly popular. We are all ready for fall with plenty of dark colors in our wardrobes but is glam goth too much? Let's go over how this [...]

One on One with Claudia Herrera: Miss D.C. Nationwide 2013

 Claudia Herrera is your reigning Miss District of Columbia Nationwide 2013! She also represented the Virgin Islands at the Miss United States 2012 pageant! Claudia works for the government of the District of Columbia. Age: 26 Favorite Color: Red Favorite Book: Eat Pray Love Hobbies: Physical training, running and sports. Congratulations on being Miss District of [...]

A lesson on politics with Matthew Hurtt: Grassroots Activist, Freelance Writer, and Political Fundraiser

A lesson on politics with Matthew Hurtt: Grassroots Activist, Freelance Writer, and Political Fundraiser

I met Matthew Hurtt in 2009 when I was at the Youth Leadership School in Washington, D.C. Our paths kept crossing at various political conventions across the country. Matthew Hurtt is a brilliant political activist with a very unique perspective on politics today. Meet Matthew:  Age: 26 Education: Middle Tennessee State University, 2009; History/Political Science [...]

One on One with Holly Stanbrough: Survivor, Professional Bodybuilder, and Published Author

One on One with Holly Stanbrough: Survivor, Professional Bodybuilder, and Published Author

We had the opportunity to meet and interview Holly Stanbrough, also known as 'Flexy.' Holly discovered she had Multiple Sclerosis in 2002, however, she has battled it successfully through a healthy, natural diet and fitness. Read our interview with Holly to learn more! About Holly: There is several ways Holly says she could describe herself [...]

ONE ON ONE WITH ABBY BELCHER: FOUNDER OF ABBY’S PLEDGE

ONE ON ONE WITH ABBY BELCHER: FOUNDER OF ABBY’S PLEDGE

Meet Abby Belcher: A young teen who has formed her own anti-bullying organization, Abby's Pledge. About Abby:  Favorite Color:  Emerald Green Favorite Book: Several, particularly fantasy based and classical novels. Hobbies:  Cheerleading, reading, computer animation, drawing and wolf and wildlife studies What inspired you to begin Abby’s Pledge? I started Abby's Pledge because my big [...]