Loving daughter, constant writer, pageant lover, effective manager, community advocate and God's child are just some of the characteristics that describe Jo-Carolyn Goode. The Prairie View A&M University graduate holds a B.S. in the concentration of Biology with minor in Chemistry and Dance.
Professionally, she is the Managing Editor of Houston Style Magazine. Beginning her career with the magazine as an editorial intern. Through a proven track record of excellent timely reporting and having a great worth ethic, Jo-Carolyn was able to advance to Feature Writer and later Editor-in-Chief. Currently, Jo-Carolyn is the Managing Editor overseeing a team of talented writers, reporters, and photographers that produce stellar content for Houston Style Magazine print publication and online website. In addition, Jo-Carolyn tells the stories of the everyday man to the hottest celebrities to the political power movers.
Jo-Carolyn is the National Assistant Director of Miss Black America Coed Pageant and the State Director for the Miss Black Texas America Coed Pageant. Often, she volunteers for the Miss Black Texas USA and the Miss Texas USA Pageants.
Always involved in her community, Jo-Carolyn is the troop leader for Girl Scout Troop #2050 at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church. She also has affiliations with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter as a member and the Beatrice Mayes Institute Advisory Board as a Board Member.
Recent Stories
Will Chelsea Clinton go into the family business? [@chelseaclinton]
Chelsea Clinton could possible run for political office.
Chelsea Clinton is once again keeping the door open to a possible run for office in the future. "I live in a city and a state and a country where I support my elected representatives. If at some point that weren't the case, and I didn't support my mayor or my city councilwoman or my congresswoman or either of my senators -- and I'm lucky to live in a state where I have lots of women representing me, you know -- maybe then I'd have to ask and answer the question for myself, and come to a different answer," Clinton said in an interview with Fast Company magazine.
Blood moon: Sky gazers mesmerized as red hue lights up night sky
Sky gazers caught a glimpse of the "blood moon" crossing the Earth's shadow Tuesday in all its splendor. The moon took on a reddish hue as it appeared in different phases between 2 and 4:30 a.m. ET.
Lindsay Lohan's mom pleads guilty to drunken driving, speeding [@LindsayLohan]
Dina Lohan was charged with DWI, speeding last September
Dina Lohan, mother of actress Lindsay Lohan, entered a guilty plea to drunken driving and speeding charges in a Long Island, New York, court Tuesday. Lohan, 51, was arrested by New York State Police after a traffic stop last September.
Hollywood Exclusive: Tom Green Likes Being Separate From the Pack
Tom Green's enjoying the latest permutation of his eclectic career -- commuting back and forth each week between Las Vegas, where he recently started a four-month engagement at the Hard Rock Hotel, and Los Angeles, where he does his weekly live talk show on Mark Cuban's AXS TV.
Pharrell Williams cries 'Happy' tears [@Oprah] [Pharrell]
The singer becomes overwhelmed talking to Oprah Winfrey
Go ahead and grab a tissue before you watch this one. It's hard not to get swept up in the emotion of singer/rapper/producer Pharrell Williams as he breaks down while discussing his hit song "Happy" with Oprah Winfrey. Appearing on Winfrey's "Oprah Prime" show on the OWN network, Williams said the song didn't get much traction until he released a music video in November.
EVERYDAY CHEAPSKATE: Chromebook: Inexpensive and Awesome
You may recall a few months ago I wrote about the new inexpensive laptop computer series that is sweeping the tech world called Chromebooks. I'm still onboard in a big way. These little laptops that run on Google's Chrome OS are great budget-friendly computers that can meet the needs of many people, especially those who don't need all of the bells and whistles that come standard on computers with much higher price tags. With the popularity of Chromebooks (everydaycheapskate.com/chromebooks) spreading, multiple manufacturers are getting on board, such as Samsung, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba and Dell, with machines ranging in price from $199 for the minimal Acer C720 to $279 for the brilliant display of the HP11.
THE SAVAGE TRUTH ON MONEY: College Decision Day
College Commitment Day is May 1 -- the day on which students and their parents must decide not only on which college to attend but which college they can afford! No longer do students wait for an acceptance package in the mail, along with details of financial aid offers. Now almost all of that information is posted securely online at the college's admissions portal.
In Fashion: Spring Cover-Ups
Up. Down. Up. Down. One day the weather is warm and sunny; the next day it's chilly and may be downright cold. But while the temperatures this time of year may fluctuate dramatically, there's one way to be ready no matter what the weather has in store -- just take a look at these stylish possibilities. There's a cover-up for any occasion.
