By Georgeanne Yehling of Southern Fried Soprano

Georgeanne Yehling is not a Southern belle but a Southern bramble. Though originally from Little Rock, she is currently located in Kansas, pursuing her graduate degree in opera performance at Wichita State University. She is an emerging operatic soprano, amateur gardener, kitchen wench, and crazed Oklahoma City Thunder fan. Find her atSouthern Fried Soprano, where she writes about navigating the world of classical music and keeping it #arkansassy, no matter where she finds herself.

By Lisa Mullis of Arkansas Outside

Lisa Mullis is a microbiologist at The National Center for Toxicological Research by day; a runner, cyclist, backpacker, and occasional paddler when time allows; and an unapologetic cheerleader and finish line hug giver for friends who share her love of trails and all kinds and outdoor recreation. She and her husband Joe own ArkansasOutside.com, a website built around promoting outdoor participatory sports on the roads, off the roads, and in the waterways.

By Whitney of Running with Whit

Whitney Sutherland blogs at Running with Whit about the fun and adventure of an everyday athlete. Whitney works full time playing with numbers and products and unwinds by training for races. She loves triathlons and has completed three half ironman distance races. She completes many races each year and initially discovered blogs while researching different races. Whitney spends her free time with Sidney her runner dog and her family where she gets to be the cool aunt to three awesome kiddos.
You can follow Whitney on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, and Twitter.

By Leslie Smith Doan of Leslie in Little Rock

Leslie Smith Doan, a native Arkansan, is a retired Technical Writer and active blogger. She enjoys traveling and attending special events with her two daughters, ages 23 & 18. Leslie lives in Little Rock with her two rescue pets, Oreo, a black & white Australian Shepherd and Lilly, a calico kitty. She blogs about her personal experiences as both a cancer survivor and widow along with movie reviews and humorous essays.You can find Leslie online at her blog, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

By Melissa of Cowhands: calloused hands and tender hearts

Melissa is married to her best friend Paul and they own a small beef cattle farm in Southwest Arkansas. She a mom of three grown above average kids. She is shaking things up a bit in 2016 by leaving her career as a County Agriculture Agent and will be pursuing another lifelong dream of being a writer. Melissa is a fan-girl of many bloggers and has started her own at Cowhands: calloused hands and tender hearts.

By Natalie Zanatta of Great Contradictions

Natalie Zanatta is the mom of 3 wonderful boys who moved to Central Arkansas two years ago. Natalie writes about healthy living covering gluten free cooking (due to Celiac Disease), DIY, gardening, fashion/beauty, and more to help us all be healthier inside and out. Check out her blog Great Contradictions to be inspired!

By Brenda McClain of Art on the Green and BrendaMcClain.com

Brenda McClain is Gallery Director of Art on the Green.  She Blogs about the Magic being made daily at artonthegreen.net and experiences as Entertainment Publicist at BrendaMcClain.com.

By Kimberly Mitchell of  kimberlymitchell.us

 Kimberly Mitchell is pursuing writing and life in Northwest Arkansas. When she’s not writing and blogging, or teaching preschool fitness, she’s cheering on the Razorbacks, playing soccer, and scheming ways to travel the world. Follow her on Twitter @KSMitch17 and check out her blog for updates on all of the above.

By Ami Lee of The Commen Sense Cook

Ami Lee is a paleo mom turned food blogger trying to feed her three kids and husband gluten and dairy free. She’s not a professional chef, but what she lacks in education, she makes up for with common sense and a lot of love. Inspired by Julia Child, Gordon Ramsay, and Emeril Lagasse encourages her to try new things and do what she does best… Make it up as she goes along.