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The Real Chic Life Team
Tonya Parker
Hi there!
Thanks for visiting our blog!
My name is Tonya. I’m a licensed school counselor, a certified life coach and a writer. As a content creator I also love to collaborate with fashion and beauty brands that make women look and feel their best. I’m currently writing my first novel (I can’t wait to share more about it). I also wrote a self help book for single mom’s years ago.
I live in Virginia with my husband (who is a retired school superintendent), my daughter, my adorable Maltese Harley, and my cute Cockapoo, Paisley. I also have another daughter who lives in the DC area. And, thanks to her and my son in law, I have the sweetest little grandchildren a woman could ask for!
I focus on self-help, fashion, beauty, and inspiring books for women over 40, but my posts really apply to all women. I got my social media start by being a part of the very first Oprah Magazine Insiders group, and I’ve been fortunate enough to collaborate with several amazing and empowering brands ever since! I was the magazine’s very first O-verall Partner Award Winner in 2017. I was featured in the Inspiring Women Spring Print Campaign for NYDJ in 2018 and I was SeroVital’s first Inspiring Women pick for 2020. You may still catch a glimpse of me on your TV screen (much to my chagrin).
Courtney Imade
Hi! My name is Courtney and I’m a personal fashion consultant, blogger and social media manager for the Real Chic Life. Tonya is my amazing mom and I feel so fortunate to be able to work on this blog with her. I studied English literature at the University of Virginia before moving to the DC Metro area with my husband and working in the marketing/communications and fashion e-commerce fields. During that time we also started a vintage and retro clothing brand called Unfaded Era. We have three wonderful sons and one wonderful daughter. I homeschool my sons (my daughter will officially join our homeschool when she’s a little older). My oldest son is autistic so I am a proud special needs mom as well. I am a fashion enthusiast and an amateur baker, and I love styling women and creating content that inspires others to embrace self-care and to find joy in living and dressing well.
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