EmpowHer Rome

When you meet Melissa Lerner, you’re immediately struck by her calm, grounded and deeply attuned presence. As a yoga instructor, spiritual director, and founder of The Art of Wholeness Experienced, Melissa has quietly become a source of refuge and renewal for many. Her work blends mind, body, and soul in a way that feels less like a service and more like an invitation back to yourself. For Melissa, wholeness is a lived philosophy. And she’s quick to clarify what it isn’t. “Wh

Jenn Cronan has dedicated the past 14 years to transforming lives within the corrections system. As the Offender Services Unit Manager and Coordinator of the Floyd Re-Entry Education & Discharge (F.R.E.E.D) program, she is leading efforts to reduce recidivism and create pathways for offenders to successfully re-enter society. The mission of F.R.E.E.D is clear: increase public safety and reduce recidivism by providing positive opportunities for transition from jail to communit

Hannah Nabors wears many hats: wife, mother of two energetic boys, teacher, coach, and runner. But to those who know her, she’s a beacon of strength, compassion, and unwavering determination. As an inclusion and resource teacher at Armuchee Elementary School and a champion board member for ESP Rome, Hannah has long been a force for good in our community. In February 2025, her life took a dramatic turn that would test her courage and faith. On the morning drive to school with

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This month’s issue of The Empowered Woman  honors Shaylan Johnson — a force of resilience,...

Brandi Jones was raised in Rome, Georgia, a town she’s always considered special. For Brandi, Rome isn’t just where she grew up; it’s...

This month, EmpowHer shines a light on Jenna Banks — a dynamic author, speaker, event emcee, and self-love advocate whose mission is...

Ande Frazier’s path into finance was not just a career choice—it was a calling shaped by family, faith, and a desire to serve. Fresh out...

For Tracie Ball, helping others isn’t just a career—it’s a calling. As the Executive Director of Open Door Home since November 2019,...

Carrie Edge is an extraordinary mental health counselor who wears many hats: a devoted wife, mother of five, grandmother of four, and an...

Kimberly King, Executive Director of the Sexual Assault Center of Northwest Georgia (SACNWGA), embodies a steadfast commitment to...

At 87 years young, Beverly Copen embodies the belief that “age is not a factor.” She continues to share her insights by publishing...

LaDonna Collins has worn many hats throughout her professional career, ranging from a public health educator at the teen center, an SEBD...

Devon Smyth, the Program Coordinator of Bloom Closet Rome, exudes an unwavering passion for her work. “I love connecting people’s passion...

Footprints on the Heart is a compassionate non-profit organization dedicated to serving families who have experienced the heart-wrenching...

Kathy Kean is a trailblazer. She is breaking barriers and setting standards in a field where few women dare to venture. She is the sole...

In a world where strength and empowerment often go hand in hand, this month’s feature in “The Empowered Woman” shies a spotlight on an...