Welcome back to Beautiful Living, a space where we explore how to live fully, confidently, and with intention. In our last article, we introduced the eight pillars of Beautiful Living. Now, we begin our deep dive into each one, starting with the foundation: Mental Beauty.

This year’s Essence Festival wasn’t just about music, it was about moments. And many of those moments reminded us of the quiet power and deep beauty of friendship.

How Nika Samples Turned Silent Shame Into a Movement of Healing, Power, and Feminine Wisdom

At RDC Magazine, we pride ourselves on highlighting individuals whose lives are powered by purpose and legacy. Few embody that spirit more than John Wesley Hollins, Jr., a man whose unwavering commitment to community, youth empowerment, and business excellence makes him nothing short of a force in the city of Atlanta.

When John Wesley Hollins, Jr. walks into a room, he doesn’t just bring a presence; he brings decades of impact, stitched into every stride like the seams of a well-worn baseball glove.

In the race to report headlines, it's easy to overlook the quiet killers—like the heatwave currently gripping cities across the country. While many are distracted by pop culture debates and political drama, temperatures are quietly soaring into dangerous territory. And the consequences? Far more serious than most realize.

Before you read any further, know this: RDC Magazine’s CEO, Rocquel Caliste, made it clear this piece needed to be shared. Not for clicks or buzz, but because the information inside could protect lives.

When Tye Richardson left Queens, New York in 2005 for the slower, sunnier pace of Atlanta, she didn’t expect the city to completely change her life. But in its bold Southern energy, she found something that clicked. Ambition that looked like hers. Black excellence wasn’t an aspiration in Atlanta. It was a reality. And it gave her a mirror. It told her she could build something too.

She’s known for her million‑watt smile, but make no mistake—Dr. Heavenly Kimes didn’t build her empire by playing it safe or quiet. With sharp business skills, an unshakable sense of purpose, and a spirit rooted in service, the leading Atlanta dentist, author, and motivational powerhouse is stepping boldly into a new chapter. And for the communities of Georgia’s District 93, it may just be the kind of leadership they’ve been waiting for.

Whew, what a weekend! Essence Festival 2025 is officially in the books, and once again, our city was blessed with a celebration of Black excellence, talent, and community. While the festival had a slow start Friday night and a few delays, Saturday and Sunday more than made up for it. The energy, the performances, the people, pure magic.

Global — In a groundbreaking move that’s turning heads around the world, inventor and entrepreneur Dr. Lael A. Alexander has sold his full collection of original ideas and technologies — called an intellectual property (IP) portfolio — for an incredible $500 billion in cash.

This isn’t just a big number. It’s the largest private deal of its kind in history, and it makes Alexander one of the most financially liquid people alive — not because he went public or sold shares, but because he found a new way to turn his ideas into real, immediate wealth.

If Tony Stark had grown up in Tulsa and swapped his Iron Man suit for real-world infrastructure, he might look a lot like Dr. Lael Alexander.

Visionary. Inventor. Father of eight. Former Navy serviceman. Industrial design wizard. Tulsa’s own tech titan. Dr. Alexander isn’t just building devices—he’s building the future from the ground up, one city block, circuit board, and cloud server at a time.

Fayetteville, GA – After a brief but intentional pause, RDC Magazine is officially making its long-awaited return to the media landscape with a stunning and symbolic All-White Relaunch Affair. The exclusive event will take place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Studio 42, located at 7358 West Lanier Ave., Fayetteville, GA 30614.

This celebration is more than just an event—it’s a powerful cultural reset.

He almost didn’t make it.

Not through high school. Not through the depression that clouded his teenage years. Not through the addiction that met him before his cap and gown. But Thomas W. Dortch III—father of eight, advocate for the voiceless, architect of community wealth and wellness—did make it. And now, he’s hell-bent on making sure others do, too.

Carlos Scott has built brands, elevated champions, and guided celebrities through career-defining moments. But his most meaningful title will always be “Dad.”

The Atlanta-based PR and marketing executive has spent over two decades representing some of the most recognizable names in sports, entertainment, and media. As the founder and CEO of N-Vision Marketing Inc., Carlos has led high-stakes campaigns and negotiated landmark deals. His client list reads like a highlight reel—nine Olympic gold medalists, five Super Bowl champions, NBA and WNBA stars, Hollywood actors, Grammy winners, bestselling authors, and corporate giants. He’s been trusted by Fortune 500 companies, national nonprofits, and public figures in need of everything from media training to crisis strategy.

Have you ever found yourself in a place where life felt like it was moving, but you weren’t quite connected to it?
Where you were checking all the boxes...working, showing up, caring for everyone else, but somehow, you still felt like something was missing?

Have you ever heard that little voice in your head? The one that whispers when you’re staring in the mirror, when you’re walking into a room full of strangers, or when you’re faced with something you’ve never done before? That voice has power. Tremendous power. And if you’re not guiding it, it might just be guiding you.

So, it's time for your long-awaited trip and you are ready, because vacation calories don't count, right?  Um, wrong! 

From Paris cafés to Tokyo ramen bars, cities around the world embrace and even encourage the solo diner experience.

This is what happens when you unplug in the world’s most Instagrammed city—and love it.

In an era defined by specialization, John Mark reminds us that creativity has no borders.