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[TWE NEWS] Holiday Magic/May’s Career Advice/Democracy Jeans Gift/Escape to Greece/King of Sweets
Published 4 months ago • 4 min read
December 15, 2025
Hello Readers,
No matter how you celebrate the holidays in December, there is always something that makes the month magical! Whether it’s rediscovering the boxes of vintage décor or getting together with good friends, there is a festive air that has a different feeling from the rest of the year. My recent meet-up was with an old acquaintance and author May Busch who stopped by to say hello as she was releasing her new book, VISIBLE.
Pam Burke (l) May Busch (r)
I wish I had May's how-to many decades ago when I was first entering the workforce. It could have saved me countless sleepless hours! As you’ll see from the podcast with our host Stacey Gualandi, May is chockful of incredibly useful advice for anyone who wants to advance their career or improve their life without working themselves into the ground or selling their soul.
May's book VISIBLE
VISIBLE, May's labor of love, took her over 8 years to write. From the helpful advice, action plans and the encouragement it gives to the reader, it is a big motivator. Big congrats go to May as the book was recently named a #1 International Best Seller.
And speaking of holiday magic, we have some for you. Stacey alerted us to a festive popup in Las Vegas put on by Democracy® Clothing, a company founded by designer Caren Lettiere to “empower women of all shapes and sizes through comfort, inclusivity and style.” In other words, “curve equality.”
Democracy Clothing Giveaway Outfit
Caren designed Democracy Jeans for women of all ages and sizes. She tells Stacey that her company has something for every woman and will continue to go on the road in 2026, getting to know amazing women, supporting female-owned businesses and bringing female vendors to her events.
👉 Our good news…Democracy® Clothing is making available the lovely 3-piece outfit above to the first reader in the United States who gets in touch with us!
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This “life of the party” outfit from their Holiday Collection includes Democracy's signature brown denim itty Bitty Boot Jeans with “Ab” solution fit technology (the back pockets are outlined in rhinestones for some extra holiday sparkle!); and a super-soft wear-anywhere knit top underneath a showstopping cropped faux fur jacket.
What could be more festive for the holiday? Good luck getting back to us quickly and a big thanks to Caren and her Team!
(Please note that styles may change based on size availability and inventory.)
For those of you who dream of getting away over the holidays, please check out our travel expert Laurie McAndish King’s Spotlight about her recent Escape to Greece.
If you love finding bedazzling antiquities, delving into ancient myths and savoring classic Mediterranean dishes, you will enjoy this post and Laurie’s personal photos. It just may inspire you to go on a similar journey like this one organized by Sacred Earth Journeys.
Galaktoboureko being served and topped with ice cream in Thessaloniki, Greece | Credit: Laurie McAndish King
One of Laurie’s favorite foods was a regional dish called galaktoboureko or a Greek custard pie. People rave about this dessert known as “the king of sweets,” dating back to the Ottoman empire and which can be eaten warm or cold.
Allrecipes has a traditional recipe that uses layers of crispy phyllo pastry crust which are usually soaked in sweet syrup. Garnishing with a dollop of ice cream, raspberries and a mint leaf is suggested. Sounds melt in your mouth to me!
Want Some Inspiration for 2026?
Check out our TWE Books, collections of interviews with inspiring women—some known and less well-known—who are creating change in their communities and around the world! Read their stories and learn how they did it!
🚨 From Filmmakers, Journalists, Authors and War Correspondents to Women Creating Homes, Schools, Support and Services for Orphaned Children, Grieving Widows and Moms, the Homeless, Inner-City Kids, Caretakers and more! 🚨
“You don’t have to be trained or educated in anything that you have passion to pursue. You just have to have purpose, tenacity and the audacity to assume that whatever you set your mind to you can accomplish, and you have to be willing to take chances.”
Until next time,
Pam, Cheryl and The TWE Team
Charlie with his new holiday tie
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