Within the confines of the Crescent City, being different is a common trait. Whether it’s your craft, trade, business or parade – the difference is made in your actions and belief of something bigger than yourself. Becoming a visage of this city is a tough commission but highly revered when achieved. Through her career in righting wrongs that have plagued our city’s legacy, Helena Moreno has stood ambient above the throngs of injustice as a beacon for change. Born in Xalapa,

Since the inception of FestiGals, compassion has been one of the cornerstones of the festival’s three-day experience. Through passionate efforts and commitment to the cause, the Bodacious Bras for a Cause Brunch & Bodacious Bra Challenge have become one of the largest fundraising initiatives in the metro New Orleans area for women living with cancer and other ailments. Diane Lyons, FestiGals founder, created the Bodacious Bras for a Cause fundraiser in 2012. Through her visio

Though there have been tremendous improvements in the last few decades, it is evident that a double standard prevails for working women in America. The history of the pay gap in America dates back to the beginning of World War I. During World War II however women began filling industrial positions in record numbers to counter the draft that enlisted more than 10 million American men into war. This increase of women into the workforce from the traditional – now antiquated role

Hi FestiFriend, Break out the glue gun, glitter, and tulle! Gather your girlfriends, family, office besties, or get creative on your own. Step up and help your mother, sister and “sisters from another mother” and enter the Bodacious Bra Challenge. Click here to enter the challenge! HOW DO I HELP? Step 1: Design, bedazzle, decorate, or transform a bra into a work of art- even a purse or hat! Step 2: Click here to register as a Bra Artist pay the $25 entry fee no later than 1:0

To FestiGals! Succeeding in Transition Where am I now? Transition. How do you know when it's time for change in your life? Let's mix a cocktail & find out! Join Camille Whitworth for Cocktails & Conversations at Drink Lab, her new life experience. From WDSU to Cocktails, she's done it all. You'll also get the inside scoop on how to make one of New Orleans most famous cocktails. The PERFECT place to celebrate International Women's Day with your FestiGals! THIS Wednesday, March