Creator, Editor- in- Chief

Dede Watson-Has has been developing websites for 4 years. She started with a dating site and relationship blog and in August 2009 decided that women needed a more effective place to network and hence, Divacafe.com

She is a continual work in progress and is always trying new ideas to fuel her brain which she cannot slow down. She is never away from her computer, if you include her Htc Evo which she could not exist without! Some people swear that they have seen her on roller skates during their chats on DivaCafe She is a devoted girlfriend, mom to her beloved dog Mitchu and so much more! In just 2 years,  DivaCafe has gained over 8,200 members and growing at an incredible rate with almost 150,000 monthly views.

 

Columnists

Maureen Shields Jacobs- A stay at home mom who has my children enrolled in virtual public school through K12.  As co-creator of Diva Café Moms, my talents extend beyond writing articles.  Adept at a plethora of computer programs, I am able to compile graphics, badges, ads, and enhance photographs.   Being a writer with Diva Café and co-creator of Diva Café Moms, I am constantly learning new things.  In order to succeed in your craft, you must love it.  No amount of money or kudos can compare to the rewards of being passionate about what you do.  Since the inception of my relationship with Diva Café, I have uncapped a multitude of creativity that continues to flourish more

 

Dee H. P is an inspirational writer and fiction mystery author, also known as The Voice of the Wounded. She lived in a small town where she did a lot of growing up on a farm while her mother traveled doing missionary work. It was then she discovered her love for writing. Dee worked as a freelance private ghost writer for over five years and finally made the transition to Independent author in 2008.

 

* '''Current Status''' Dee H.P. has evolved from part-time freelance writer and community servant to full time life coach counselor for victims of sexual and physical abuse and inspirational author and mystery writer. She also hosts the advice segment on radio, The Pitt Show and is a contributor for Diva Café.

 

Kristi Shannon-Brooks is the CEO and Founder of KmS Mineral Essentials Cosmetics, a leader in the mineral makeup industry. She created KmS to fill a void in the marketplace so that women with the most sensitive skin could enjoy the benefits of wearing mineral makeup. Kristi lives in Western Michigan with her husband, Phil. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and wine tasting.

 

 

Lori is a free lance writer, blogger, and editor living in the Denver, Colorado area. She writes for numerous websites on dozens of topics and freuently produces reviews, TV recaps, How-To-guides, Best-Of lists, entertainment pieces, and more. She enjoys keeping up to date with new fashion and makeup trends and often writes articles for fellow plus size shoppers. You can expect weekly articles from Lori here on DivaCafe, about all things fashion and beauty! You can also follow Lori on Twitter   or visit her  Facebook  page.

Linda Montgomery,  a Rhode Island native calls the Poconos, Pennsylvania home. Linda is a licensed medical esthetician in 3 states, and currently manages a Medical Spa in Pelham, New York. Linda has been fortunate over 12 years to train with several of the finest doctors in the cosmetic/dermatology field. Linda loves to spend her free time on the mountain and beach with her husband, friends and her three adoring dogs.

If you would like to have Linda write an article or help you with any questions related to cosmetic esthetics please add Linda on Diva Café to your network of friends, or email at wildmango@hotmail.com.

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S. Moe Barrett is a journalist, freelance writer and entrepreneur - President/CEO of MPI Recruiters , a small NJ based recruiting company. She has written for several newspapers including The North American Gleaner, New York, The Precinct Reporter- California, and The International Inciter, New Jersey and hosted a weekend radio-show, “Tropical Mix” on WNJR New Jersey Radio. She is currently writing for her graduate degree in Clinical Psychology and is a board member at the Work Life Institute of Houston. Moe expects to publish her first book in 2012 and may be reached @ freelancewriter2020@gmail.com or on Facebook.