SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2026
Cover Stories
From radio and television hosting to acting, filmmaking, writing, and community advocacy, Nicole Collins has built a career rooted in creativity, purpose, and impact. From surviving Hurricane Katrina as a Dillard University student to working on major productions, earning prestigious honors, and creating alongside her daughter, Nicole continues to prove that there truly is no ceiling on what she can accomplish.
By: Dean M. Shapiro
No Ceiling, Just Possibilities
Retired attorney Terrence Dugas is proving that retirement can be the beginning of an entirely new chapter. After a decades-long career serving Louisiana families, Terrence picked up drumsticks, found her rhythm, and became the drummer, lead vocalist, and bandleader of Terrence Dugas and the Fortress Band. From childhood in New Orleans’ Pigeon Town to the courtroom and now the stage, Terrence’s journey is one of courage, reinvention, community, and spreading joy through music.
By: Anita Oubre
From the Courtroom to the Drumbeat
By: Dean M. Shapiro
Man of Many Talents
Singer, songwriter, actor, teacher, storyteller and proud New Orleanian, Rahim Glaspy is a true reflection of the city’s creative spirit. From American Idol and stages like Tipitina’s and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to film, theater, and his own original music, Rahim continues to explore every side of his artistry. But for Rahim, success isn’t about leaving New Orleans. It’s about proving that the talent and opportunities to make it big are right here at home.
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