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Gemma Allen is a partner in Ladden & Allen, Chartered, and has practiced family law for most of her career. Ms. Allen has written more than 50 articles and lectured on topics that include divorce, child support, maintenance, mediation, cohabitation, women and money, and reconciliation. She helps you navigate modern relationships in “Relationship Gems.”

Deborah Arneson  holds a B.S. in Food Science, a M.S. in Counseling Psychology and is a licensed clinical nutritionist. A veteran in her field, she specializes in solving hormonal imbalances: increasing energy, focus, moods, eliminating anxiety, constipation and sleep problems though one on one nutrition counseling and Ayurvedic practices.

Erin Carpenter  is a personal stylist who works one-on-one with professional women and brides-to-be to ensure they dress to feel their absolute best. She dishes out style tips, tricks, scoops and more in “Notes on Style” to help you achieve your best look.

Karen Carpino  is an interior designer and founder of Chicago-based Karen Carpino Design. A professionally registered interior designer with over 25 years of experience, Ms. Carpino's clientele includes both residential and commercial projects. She brings you techniques, trends and tips in “Style At Home.”

Susan Carr-Templeton  is an Oak Brook-based financial planner and wealth manage with more than 20 years of investing experience. With a fee-based model, she also works with clients in DuPage and Hinsdale, Illinois. In addition to managing Stafford Wells Advisors, Ms. Carr-Templeton volunteers on the investment committee for the Advocate Foundation. She offers personal finance on investing, saving, retirement and more in “Making the Most of Your Money.” Learn more about Ms. Carr-Templeton at www.staffordwellsadvisors.com.

Jinnie English  specializes in psychotherapy, coaching and leadership development services at International & Chicago’s High Achievers. Ms. English is one of the best in the business for mental health maintenance. "The High Achievers Edge" provides readers with effective ways to develop their health maintenance, self-awareness and self-correction.

Cassandra A. Gaddo  is managing editor and electronic media editor of Today's Chicago Woman. She is active in various local and national women’s groups, including Step Up Women's Network and the TCW Foundation, and is a member of The Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Young Professionals Initiative. She writes and speaks about women's issues at the local, national and international level, including in her blog, “Twice As Well."

Christine Garcia is founder and president of Plan It PR, a public relations and marketing firm. She dishes tips and survival stories in “Play Dates and Power Lunches.” Ms. Garcia started working public relations after a long career in broadcast journalism, which included work as a television anchor, reporter and producer.

Maureen Jenkins  s a food/travel writer and communications professional who's visited more than 30 countries and territories, lived in Florence, Italy -- and is spending the year in Samois-sur-Seine, a charming village near Paris, France. The self-proclaimed “urban travel girl” talks travel, food and wine – abroad and in Chicago – in “TCW Travel Connection.” Read more of her thoughts on living globally at UrbanTravelGirl.com.

Tiffani Kim  is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, artist and founder of the Tiffani Kim Institute Medical Wellness Spa in Chicago’s River North. Ms. Kim helps you stay youthful and healthy from the inside out in her blog, “Living Well and Beautifully” with advice, recommendations, trends and more.

Terri Lee Ryan  is a former Chicago commercial real estate broker, marketing consultant and hotel developer. An avid writer, she is the author of "Life Is One Big To-Do List." In “People, Places and Property” she dishes on leaders in real estate, new places in your “hood” and deals being done in Chicago.

Sherren Leigh is president and founder of Today's Chicago Woman and Today's Chicago Woman Foundation. She muses about life - the good, the bad, the ugly - and anything else that's on her mind in “Cocktail Conversations.” Sometimes funny, other times serious, she's always thought-provoking and often controversial.

Laura Levy  is a veteran food and wine critic for the "Chicago Reader," and has served as Emmy-nominated executive producer and food/wine Critic for "Taste," a food and wine show on NBC-5. She brings you all things wine-related from California and Chicago in “Wine…ing Women.” Find her at WineTasteTV.com.

Kali Raoul  is founder and president of The Image Studios, a Chicago-based communication firm that specializes in personal branding and leadership presence. She blogs in “Successful Expression” to help you learn to communicate your true self.

Hedy M. Ratner is founder and co-president of the Women's Business Development Center, the largest, oldest and most comprehensive and successful women's business assistance center in the U.S. She blogs about entrepreneurship, working women, success stories, small business and more in “Windows to Business Success.”

Chris Ruys  is founder and president of Chris Ruys Communications, Inc., a marketing/public relations firm that specializes in high visibility campaigns using both traditional and social media strategies. She invites you along on her journey to become a social media master in “Getting Social.”

Dr. Anita Varkey is medical director of the general medicine clinic at Loyola Outpatient Center at Loyola University Health System. Dr. Varkey is an internist, researcher and professor who specializes in primary care, preventive medicine and women's health. "TCWell" focuses on health and wellness issues.

TCW's Woman About Town brings you the hottest restaurants, fashion-forward style, nightlife news and more from around Chicago. Check out our TCW After Hours blog for exclusive interviews, best-of lists, the hottest events, trend tips and more.