Katie Skiba

Little Ms Katie, preparing for her performance debut to "Good Ship Lollipop" This month's story of impact isn't about a competition, a performance, or a community event. It's about me. Over the past month, I've spent a lot of time reflecting on the kind of coach I want to be. Coaching high-level athletes is one of the greatest privileges of my life, but it comes with an unexpected challenge that I never saw coming. Excellence quietly becomes normal. The first time an athlete climbs to the top...

Some performances make you smile. Some make you laugh. And every once in a while, one leaves an entire room holding its breath. The inaugural Brevard's Got Talent, hosted by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Charity at the Florida Tech Clemente Center, did exactly that. Created as the next chapter following the beloved Dancing for the Space Coast, the event brought together fifteen of Brevard County's most talented performers for an evening that celebrated the arts while raising funds to...

Every once in a while, a recipe sneaks into your life in a way you weren't expecting. On a recent trip to Orlando, I stopped at Fresh Kitchen for the first time. I wasn't expecting much from a fast-casual restaurant. I figured I'd order something healthy, enjoy lunch, and get back on the road. Then I took one bite of their Chard & Cabbage Slaw. That was it. The chicken was good. The rice was fine. But all I could think about was... cabbage. I spent the entire drive home trying to describe why...