Loving daughter, constant writer, pageant lover, effective manager, and community advocate are just some of the characteristics that describe Jo-Carolyn Goode. Having a solid foundation forged by her parents and faith in God has helped shape her into the pillar of the community she is today. The Houston, Texas native is a Prairie View A&M University graduate with a B.S. in the concentration of Biology with minor in Chemistry and Dance.
Beginning her professional career with Houston Style Magazine as an editorial intern, she worked her way through the ranks to become Managing Editor. Through a proven track record of excellent timely reporting and having a great worth ethic, Jo-Carolyn tells the stories of the everyday man to the hottest celebrities to the political power movers. While overseeing a talented team of writers and photographers, Jo-Carolyn produces the weekly print publication of Houston Style Magazine that is widely distributed locally, regionally, and nationally. In addition, she engages readers with stellar content through Houston Style Magazine’s online portal and social media channels.
Her communication talents move from the pages of print media to video as the producer for ‘It's National Day,’ a popular YouTube show celebrating the different national days of the world hosted by media personality TotallyRandie.
Jo-Carolyn has a passion for mentoring the minds of young girls and women and exercises this in a number of ways. In the capacity of National Assistant Director of the Miss Black America Coed Pageant Jo-Carolyn works with girls as young as five helping them to learn the ways of a queen through modeling, interviewing, and serving their respective communities. She also volunteers for the Miss Texas USA Pageant and Miss Texas Teen USA Pageant system where she works with girls as young as 14. Jo-Carolyn builds girls of confidence and character as a Girl Scout leader for one of the oldest African American troops in the Houston area. Her mentorship to these various groups of girls has allowed them to learn valuable lessons and gain skills that have translated to other areas of their lives to live and grow as successful individuals.
Always involved in her community, Jo-Carolyn has affiliations with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Alpha Kappa Omega Chapter as the chapter historian and sits on the Board of Directors for the Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston, Incorporated and the Advisory Board for the Beatrice Mayes Institute.
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Embracing Our Divine Purpose: A Journey Through Science and Faith with Dr. Bo Kirkwood
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Holocaust Museum Houston Hosts Smithsonian’s “The Bias Inside Us” Exhibit
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Harris-Walz Campaign Raises Record $361 Million in August, Amasses $404 Million War Chest for Final Election Push
In a record-breaking August, the Harris-Walz campaign demonstrated the sheer power of grassroots support, raising an unprecedented $361 million. This staggering figure, the largest in presidential history, puts the campaign on a strong footing as it barrels toward the final stretch of the 2024 election. With nearly 3 million donors contributing in August alone—many of them first-time supporters—Team Harris-Walz now boasts a $404 million war chest. This grassroots-powered momentum is critical for taking on the Trump campaign, whose billionaire-funded super PACs are funneling massive sums into battleground states.
Georgia high school shooting suspect to make first court appearance as father faces 2nd-degree murder charges
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Hyundai Gives IONIQ 5 N EV Buyers a Choice: Free ChargePoint Charger or $450 Charging Credit
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Public Utility Commission of Texas Denies Application for Texas Energy Fund Loan Program Amid Rigorous Scrutiny
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Biden-Harris Administration Unveils Historic $7.3 Billion Clean Energy Investment: A New Era of Rural Electrification
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