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WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

With my type-A personality, I’m motivated by the thrill of setting and achieving goals. But I’m most motivated when I help other women on my Beautycounter team achieve their goals. I love coaching women over the hurdles toward their goals and then celebrating their achievements. There’s no better feeling!

WHAT NEW HABITS OR STRATEGIES HAVE HELPED YOU DURING CHALLENGING TIMES THIS PAST YEAR?

I’ve always believed in the power of a positive mindset, but for the first time, I have been very consistent with a daily gratitude journal, which has really helped at times when I wanted to just fast forward to more normal times.

I have also adopted consistent self-care habits. Regular exercise with an online trainer, time outside, taking care of my skin and wearing a touch of makeup even when I’m only working at home with only my family to see me. It seems simple, but getting dressed and out of my workout attire (even if it’s not as fashionable these days) helps me feel ready to take on the day!

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As a Beautycounter rep, I’ve learned about the many harmful ingredients in our every-day products, and I take this knowledge into my buying choices all across my household and family. I love Seventh Generation for an inexpensive, clean and eco-friendly household brand (from hand soap to laundry detergent). I always seek alternatives to plastic for food storage when available, and MightyNest.com helped connect me to some great sources in the beginning of my clean household transformation. I switched out teflon coated pans for stainless steel, cast iron and a couple of ceramic coated pans by Green Pan. And of course I only use clean beauty products.

More clean beauty brands are launching every day (yay!) but it takes time to vet their transparency and true safety. I have found a few other trusted brands like Eminence Organic Skincare and Innersense hair care, but Beautycounter is the leader in clean, high performing beauty products. Their Countertime anti-aging skin care line has done wonders for my 47 year old skin. And their Overnight Resurfacing Peel + Vitamin C Serum combo is my daily secret to brighter skin, which helps me have a brighter outlook on life!

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JODIE BRIM PHOTOGRAPHY

While the crispness and colors of fall are truly my favorite, coming out of the darker days of winter, I have to say that spring is naturally my choice! I grew up in Maryland and first visited Winston-Salem on a college tour of Wake Forest University during the spring, many years ago. I ended up at Wake for both undergrad and law school, and like to say that those early blooming daffodils driving into campus and the beauty of early spring helped seal the deal for me.

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PUBLISHER Brooke Eagle Brooke@ForsythMags.com

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EDITOR Keela Johnson Keela@ForsythMags.com

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am loving all of this gorgeous spring weather we’re experiencing here in Winston-Salem.

And while I try not to glorify being “busy,” I have to admit that I do love the buzz of all of the things going on this time of year – especially this year, as we emerge from a pandemic winter with our hopes and hearts ready to start anew. Speaking of busy, this issue is packed full of events and ideas for things to do. The Junior League of Winston-Salem is putting on their 15th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces (pages 16-17), Second Harvest Food Bank is having their wellknown Empty Bowls Event (page 8), LEAD Girls of NC (a non-profit near and dear to my heart) is hosting a LEAD-A-THON in early May (pages 42-43) and so much more. These events give me a feeling of optimism and promise, like we are on the road back to normalcy, and it feels good to help promote them. I hope you’ll consider supporting one or ALL of these with me.

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Speaking of nice weather, we’re proud to bring you a brand-new column this month that introduces you to all the best spots to drink local. It’s the perfect kind of weather to venture outside for a nice cold beer, glass of wine or a refreshing cocktail. Learn more on pages 36-37.

BACK OFFICE & VIRTUAL ASSISTANT The Office Nerd, Denise Heidel

For the last several months, I’ve asked our team various questions and we’ve shared their responses. This month, I asked everyone to share their enneagram type! Do you know yours? Or have you even heard of the enneagram? I’m a sucker for things like this—I love learning about myself and my loved ones and utilizing that information for selfgrowth. If you haven’t heard about the enneagram, you can learn more about each of the nine types on page 106 and check out our team’s responses on pages 108-109! It’s interesting to see that nearly HALF of our team is the same type.

I am a type 3—the Achiever. I can adjust who I need to be (a blessing and a curse), I have a drive to succeed at everything I do, I always have a running to-do list, I’m a people person and incredibly afraid of failure. There is a plethora of free quizzes you can take online to see which type you are.

However, it takes some digging and research. You may not nail down your type on the first quiz you take.

Wishing you a happy and healthy month of April—stay tuned for a brand new issue of FW Engaged! It will hit the stands with our May issues. In the meantime, if you or someone you know is recently engaged or married, email me an engagement or wedding photo for our Celebrations section! brooke@forsythmags.com

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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JEJ Photos Jodie Brim Photography Photo Artistry by Melinda

CONTENT EDITORS Kim Beane Meghan Corbett (Assistant)

SENIOR STAFF WRITERS Meghan Corbett Carolyn Peterson

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PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

Right before this issue went to print, my best friend unexpectedly lost her stepdad. They have always been close family friends and like extended family to me; my heart is breaking for them. I share this because I think we can all use the reminder that life is short.

Cherish your time with your loved ones. Give them a hug. Tell them you love them whenever you can. Don’t wait for an unexpected death to be a reality check for you and how you are treating those around you. The other reminder here is when traumatic things like this happen, reach out. Send a text without expecting a response. Drop food on the front porch. Pray for them. It may seem like they ‘have it covered’ or have ‘plenty of help,’ but you can never have too much support from those around you during difficult times.

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Debbie Barr Jen Brown Karen Cooper Martie Emory Denise Heidel Amy Hill Taryn Jerez Jean Marie Johnson Debbie Lanier Tabatha Renegar Susan Schabacker Lauren Sephton Megan Taylor *others credited throughout accordingly

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All my best,

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Keeping It Real DON’T YOU EVEN CARE?

BY DR. DEBBIE LANIER, PHOTO BY JODIE BRIM PHOTOGRAPHY

Have you ever cried out to God about a situation, yet He seems to stay completely silent? You see nothing to encourage you that God is hearing you. In fact, things seem to be spiraling, leaving you wondering, “LORD, Don’t You Even Care?”

Yep, I’ve been there.

We witness these moments throughout Scripture time and again. Think of Lazarus, one of Jesus’ closest friends. They were tight! Lazarus’ house was a haven for Jesus amid His hectic pace of ministry. So, when Lazarus’ sister, Martha, raced to tell Jesus that Lazarus needed Him NOW, you would think Jesus would drop everything to get to His friend. But nope! Jesus carried on with business as usual and left his pal to die. (Look it up!)

The thought of ANYONE responding this way seems unusually harsh, but the Son of God turning His back on His best friend is especially hard to swallow. Jesus intentionally waited four agonizing days before He even headed that way. Lazarus not only lay dead, he was so gone he reeked!

I could spend paragraphs describing the miracle of Jesus restoring Lazarus to life. (It’s so very powerful!) But I’ll tarry where we all feel at times: Why did Jesus wait? Why did He allow those He loved to suffer?

Does He not even care?

It’s easy to become so engulfed in our pain that we miss the larger story. When it looked as if Jesus was completely unresponsive to the needs of others, He was actually consumed with the needs of others.

Did you know that Lazarus’ resurrection created such a stir that multitudes began following Jesus? The crowds didn’t merely hear about the miracle, they witnessed it! The news lit the region on fire! Things accelerated so quickly, enthusiastic followers organized a parade to honor Jesus. (Palm Sunday!)

That display infuriated the religionists. So threatened were they by Jesus’ power (that completely swallowed up their own), they plotted from that moment to kill Him by whatever means necessary!

Within days (five, exactly), this Jesus with the power to resurrect the dead becomes the One nailed to a tree in the most agonizing way. With this barbaric act, those threatened by Jesus’ Power thought they had ended it once and for all.

We know this story. What they thought they finished actually just began their own demise. Their diabolical scheme didn’t unravel Jesus at all; it unraveled them.

It was God’s plan all along for Jesus to suffer that cross!

The Same God who resurrected Lazarus resurrected Himself just days later!

See? When Jesus refused to heal his friend the moment Lazarus’ sister asked, it wasn’t because He didn’t care. The Bible tells us it so affected Jesus that He wept over the ordeal. What appeared “insensitive” was the exact opposite! Jesus knew what nobody else could know. Just healing another sickness would have never turned heads enough to hasten His arrest. Lazarus needed to die so that Jesus could resurrect him; and Jesus knew that resurrecting him would expedite His own execution. Waiting sealed Jesus’ own death… AND HE KNEW IT! Are you tracking with me? What we perceive as His “insensitivity” is NEVER the case. We see things from a limited scope. We mostly live so engulfed in our own struggles that we completely miss the price Jesus paid to not only bear our struggles, but to settle them, too!

I don’t know what you face right now, but I know Jesus’ eyes were on you before you lifted yours toward Him. When we assume He doesn’t care, we believe a lie.

He cares, friend. Jesus deeply cares about EVERY detail that concerns you.

Call on His Name and know that even if it seems He hasn’t come to resurrect whatever is dying in your life, He will come at just the right time. He’s not waiting because He doesn’t care. He’s waiting because He sees what you cannot see.

You cannot even imagine all He has laid on the line to raise you up, but trust me… when all hope seems gone, your resurrection is coming!

For comments or prayer, contact Dr. Lanier at PastorDebbie@HopeCommunityChurch.tv.

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HOME SWEET HOME: A TOUR OF FINE SPACES, REIMAGINED

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN

As a plant person, I have a lot of very long and very viney plants, so I’ve spent a lot of painstaking hours figuring out how to arrange my plants and their vines in an artistic way that doesn’t look like something from Little Shop of Horrors or Jumanji. Google wasn’t exactly my friend, and Pinterest looked a little like a nightmare. I was watching HGTV one night, and I saw the coolest thing – a vine wall.

Suddenly, I had an inspiration. I bought knobs from Lowe’s and screwed them into my wall – and ta-da! My vine wall, thanks to me eyeballing someone else’s house, getting the inspiration, and making it my own.

If you’re similar – HGTV-loving, inspired to make things your style by seeing beautiful homes, or maybe just incredibly curious to see how folks make living spaces their own, you’re in luck – the Junior League of Winston-Salem (JLWS) has reimagined its 15th Annual Tour of Fine Spaces, a look inside beautiful homes in the area, as a highly-produced and professionally shot digital adventure, debuting this year on Saturday, April 24 at 10 am, with tickets available to purchase online starting March 15 at jlws.org.

Tour of Fine Spaces is one of the Signature Fundraisers for the JLWS. Last year’s event wasn’t able to happen because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “That makes this year that much more special because we’re bringing these homes to the people,” said Erin Greene, Chair of the 2021 Tour of Fine Spaces. “The funds we raise are so important to give back to our community through our JLWS programming.”

Tour of Fine Spaces traditionally brings ticket holders to different homes throughout the Triad. Out of caution for COVID-19, the team took a creative approach to create a virtual platform. “It’s going to be a fun event to attend with your friends and family - safely,” said Greene. “Even if you can’t be together, you can watch it together and make it a social opportunity.” There are several ticket levels available, including individual pricing as well as special Tour “packages” with extra goodies from local food and beverage vendors.

Virginia Ellis, Assistant Chair of the 2021 Tour of Fine Spaces, has tapped into her professional life for this event. “I’m incredibly passionate about this industry,” the DreamMaker Kitchen and Bath designer said. “It’s such a great opportunity to highlight all of the

talents we have in the community and to showcase unique small businesses.” In the past, homes have been a fun variety of iconic and historic Winston-Salem, newly renovated kitchens, indoor pools, outdoor living rooms, and more. In 2019, one homeowner showcased her completely redesigned, midcentury style kitchen - a vision in turquoise.

“The Tour truly shows the variety in our neighborhoods,” said Greene.

One unexpected outcome of the past year has been a boom in home renovations. Houzz, an online home remodeling platform, reported a 58% annual increase in project leads for home professionals in June 2020. With so many people working from home and spending extra time with their loved ones in their houses and backyards, it is not surprising that folks would decide to use this time to tackle the home improvement projects they’ve been dreaming about for years. The JLWS is excited to showcase some of these newly redesigned local spaces in its virtual 2021 Tour.

You might be thinking that a show of homes feels a bit strange considering our current reality with COVID-19 and its ripple effects.

JLWS uses this traditional event of showcasing homes and decor to fund its programming in the community, like BookWORM – collecting new and gently used books to connect young readers and families without book access in their homes – and Strong Women Strong Families, its health fair initiative in partnership with local Title 1 schools. Tour funds raised also help support the overall organization’s mission of training women to be community leaders through volunteer service. “It truly is the essence of the JLWS to create several physical touchpoints with the community,” said Ellis. “It’s all about empowering the community around us through various literacy and health initiatives.”

Something to keep in mind – this is one of the JLWS’s largest and longest-running fundraisers. “If you’ve enjoyed the Tour of Fine Spaces in past years, we hope you’ll appreciate the opportunity to continue seeing homes in the area in a safe way this year,” said Greene. “And we hope this new format will be attractive to first-time Tour-goers, as well!

The virtual opportunity provides an innovative way to continue our long-standing tradition while keeping our hosts and Tour-goers safe.”

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jlws.org/support/fundraisers/tour-of-fine-spaces/.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MUFFINS: Preheat oven to 350F. Line 4 jumbo-sized muffin tins or 10 regular-sized muffin tins.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE MUFFINS: • 1 cup Almond milk • 1 tsp. Raw Apple Cider Vinegar • 1 tsp. Lemon Juice • 3/4 cup Blueberries • 1 3/4 cup All Purpose Flour • 1/3 cup Granulated Cane Sugar • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 2 tbsp. Maple Syrup • 2 tsp. Baking Powder • 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda • 1/2 tsp. Salt • 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

FOR THE STREUSEL: • 1/4 cup Almond Flour • 2 tbsp. Brown Sugar • 1 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil • 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup • 1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon • Pinch of Salt

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In a small bowl, mix together the almond milk, apple vinegar, and lemon juice. Set it aside for 5-10 minutes.

In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated cane sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.

Add in the almond milk mixture, maple syrup, and olive oil to mix just until combined. Fold in the blueberries.

Evenly distribute the batter into the lined muffin tins.

FOR THE STREUSEL: In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well-combined.

Top each muffin with a generous amount of the streusel, then bake for 27-32 minutes (or 17-20 minutes for regularsized muffins), or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

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Shop Your Closet: Six Strategies for Working your Look

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

If you caught “Shop Your Closet: Four Strategies for Managing Your Wardrobe” in last month’s issue of Forsyth Woman, you may be getting your closet in great shape by ensuring that it is: seasonally-specific well-organized appropriate for how you actually live centered around a core color palette or look And you are likely finding that it’s easier now to “shop your closet” when getting dressed for the day. While that’s the perfect place to start, we also know that a wardrobe isn’t static. It evolves as we do, as life does (Hello, COVID…) and, instead of being about following fashion trends, it’s focused on knowing how to work your look in ways that feel right for you.

KEY STRATEGIES

Consider these six strategies for ensuring that your wardrobe is a positive, authentic expression of you:

Home in on your style

You’ve probably looked at a stranger or peered at a window display and thought, “I love that look. I’ll have to remember that.” It sounds easy enough, but it’s not likely to happen. The way around this dilemma is to capture the looks that speak to you.

Okay, while it’s creepy to take a photo of a complete stranger, you can find examples on Pinterest, in magazines, and when you’re perusing inside a bricks and mortar store. Last season, as I flipped through the free catalogs that fill my mailbox, I simply tore out pages and tucked them away in a folder. That folder became my indispensable “GoTo” for mindfully shopping the season ahead.

Clarify your silhouette

Acquiring a wardrobe that actually works for you means understanding “the look” you want by breaking it down. Here’s one example: Let’s say that you favor an artsy, bohemian vibe. That could mean slim jeans and leggings paired with billowy tops and kimonos. Or, it might mean loose, flowy slacks and skirts paired with more fitted tees and sweaters.

Maybe it’s both combinations! The point is that you don’t want to end up with everything – from top to bottom – flowy, because that’s probably not going to create the look you are going for. When in doubt, your “Go-To” folder is a great place to revisit so that you can dissect and understand the elements better. When faux leather leggings came into vogue, I put my skinny jeans on hold for a while and wore the leggings just as I would have worn the jeans – with loose flowy tops and big sweaters. It was easy because I understood how the elements worked together.

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Foundational bottoms and a variety of tops

One common mistake is having far too many bottoms and not enough tops. Most of the time (my embroidered harem pants being a notable exception!) it’s the top that nails the look. And, if you’re spending more and more time in virtual meetings, family gatherings and the like, it’s mostly a “waist-up” experience. So, identify the types of bottoms you need for the season – cut, color, fabric - and lock those down. Then have some fun while focusing on your look from the waist up. For me that means having supercasual tees, a variety of patterned tops that swing both “everyday” and a bit dressy, lightweight sweaters, and artsy kimono tops.

Adapt as you age

At about 5’1 and shrinking, I have always adored a high heel. From the platforms I wore as a teenager, to the stilettos I donned as a professional, a three or even four-inch heel was my elongating norm. No more. It’s been a hard habit to break but my feet and my lifestyle make these choices problematic and unwise. Okay, well, I still have a few pairs, but I have had to find ways to swap out this preference, to compromise without sacrificing style.

In winter, it’s usually a low-heeled boot, in summer, maybe a kitten heel or a cute mule. To identify tasteful substitutes that express my style, I go back to my folder to study the “aging gracefully” silhouettes and the elements I am drawn to.

Add personal flare

Some women love this strategy while others find it a bit intimidating. By “personal flare” I am not suggesting something that’s contrived. Instead, flare is about what’s authentic for you, what makes your heart sing. A set designer I know wore an armful of gold bangles every day, with every outfit, for many years. That was her “thing,” until at one point, it wasn’t.

A friend wears only black and mixes things up by adding colorful scarves and jewelry. She looks like mixed media art every day of the year!

For me, leather jackets in a variety of styles and cuts add a bit of street sass that suits my urban roots and works perfectly for bopping around on errands.

Just as those harem pants do!

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A Life-Changing Combination Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Health Join to Improve Care for All statewide economy. As we break new ground on buildings, we’ll also be able to break new ground in the areas of clinical care, education and research.”

There also are plans to build a second School of Medicine campus, to be located in Charlotte, with the primary campus remaining in Winston-Salem, and to invest in the Translational Research and Population Health Center in Winston-Salem, exponentially expanding access to thousands of clinical trials across the region.

Julie Ann Freischlag, MD, CEO of Wake Forest Baptist Health, dean of the Wake Forest School of Medicine and chief academic officer of Atrium Health Enterprise (left) with Eugene A. Woods, president and CEO of the new Atrium Health.

Wake Forest Baptist Health and Atrium Health have combined to form a single enterprise to enhance health care, medical education, innovation, research, and economic opportunity in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, and beyond.

The combined enterprise will be one of America’s leading academic health systems, with 42 hospitals and more than 1,500 care locations, serving more than seven million people across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Virginia. It will employ more than 70,000 individuals and include more than 3,500 students in over 100 specialized educational programs.

Julie Ann Freischlag, MD, FACS, FRCSEd (Hon), DFSVS, chief academic officer of Atrium Health Enterprise, said the impact of the strategic combination will be far reaching.

“This commitment to grow our capabilities is part of what makes our strategic combination with Atrium Health so beneficial for our patients, our faculty and staff, and the communities we serve,” said Freischlag, who continues to serve as chief executive officer of Wake Forest Baptist Health and dean of the Wake Forest School of Medicine. “Not only will this improve care delivery, it will also have a tremendous, positive effect on our local and

“Through our combined, nationally recognized clinical centers of excellence in multiple specialties, we will be able to expand our research in signature areas, such as cancer, cardiovascular, regenerative medicine, and aging, and target bringing research breakthroughs to the community in less than half the time of the national average,” Freischlag said.

Eugene A. Woods, MBA, MHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Atrium Health, said the combined enterprise will be life-changing for people in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, and across North Carolina.

“Throughout the process of joining together Wake Forest Baptist Health, Wake Forest School of Medicine and Atrium Health, we’ve worked hard to understand ways we can make a difference – to improve health, elevate hope and advance healing for all,” Woods said. “Part of that is making sure we make investments into the community and the infrastructure to ensure even better care, research, and education that will have a positive impact for generations to come.”

Atrium has already announced $3.4 billion in new investments in the Wake Forest Baptist system and the communities it serves to address needs over the next ten years. It includes the construction of a new care tower at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center with an upgraded emergency department and enhanced operating rooms and intensive care units.

Funds are also being combined with private philanthropic support to accelerate the creation of a new Eye Institute in downtown Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter.

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A second Wake Forest School of Medicine campus is planned in Charlotte, with the primary campus remaining in Winston-Salem.

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CLUB PILATES: POSITIVE FITNESS FOR ALL

BY TABATHA RENEGAR, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM PHOTOGRAPHY

It’s safe to say that of all the exercise programs, fads, and trends that have come and gone over the years, Pilates is here to stay! In 2000, Newsweek reported that in the late ‘90s, approximately 5,000 people did Pilates exercise on a regular basis; today, the number is 5 million in America alone! It’s no wonder with all the incredible health benefits Pilates has to offer. Luckily, we have a powerhouse Pilates studio right here in our community called Club Pilates.

Located in Thruway Shopping Center, Club Pilates is a vibrant, inclusive space with a mission statement that sums up their good energy: “We believe that Pilates is the path to a fuller, more satisfying physical existence. We believe that being in control of your body helps you to be in control of your life.

And best of all, we believe that you can start anytime.”

Club Pilates makes it easy to start by offering your first class for free! Just hop on to the website where you will find specifics about their class schedule and other great information about: • Class type explanations such as Foundation, Progression, Evolution, & Mastery • Full apparatus classes and teacher training • Mentorship and support Kristin, the owner of Club Pilates, says that they opened here “to make Pilates accessible to more people in the area with flexible class times, affordable memberships, and options for all levels, from beginners to advanced.” And judging from the terrific reviews on Google and Facebook, they are on to something!

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Brandi on Google gave Club Pilates a 5 Star review and said, “Club Pilates is the place to go if you want an amazing full-body workout in the cleanest place in town! I have no worries about germs here with the air filters, cleaning practices, etc. The instructors are so talented. I feel like I’m working out with a personal trainer, even in a full class. I am challenged, but the workout is accessible for all! Highly recommend!”

And newbie Rebecca said, “I am a Pilates beginner and I can say that all the instructors are excellent and patient! They offer lots of variations for each skill level, so I didn’t feel awkward or slow for being new and out of shape. They are super diligent about cleanliness, especially during Covid. I love Club Pilates!”

Naturally, offering a safe and clean environment is a priority for everyone at Club Pilates and steps are being taken to ensure cleanliness to help guests feel comfortable. For example, each participant works with their own set of equipment, which is cleaned between each class, and by coincidence, participant stations are already each 6’ apart.

They have also added touchless check-in, state-of-the-art sanitation processes, easy social distancing, and increased cleaning regimens.

Looking ahead to a brighter, busy 2021, Club Pilates is planning to host another Teacher Training in the late summer or early fall. You can call, email, or visit their website for more information.

Club Pilates is a locally owned and operated franchise. It is located at 371 Lower Mall Drive in the Thruway Shopping Center. Call Club Pilates at 336.717.1222, or visit online at ClubPilates.com/WinstonSalem.

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health and wellness center Sixth Sense Health & Wellness Center – Staying Ahead of the Trends

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In one of the most charming areas of Winston-Salem’s West End, you will find a place that exists for the sole purpose of making your life better! Sixth Sense Health & Wellness Center has been providing massage therapy, acupuncture, and nutrition counseling since 1997.

Yet it was right around 2001 when the owners, husband and wife team Nikki and Nike Roach, decided to take it up a notch! They recognized that massage therapy was becoming more widely accepted, and that more and more people were realizing its benefits, so they added massage therapists to their team. Also, around the early 2000s, they noticed an uptick in their client’s requests for acupuncture, and so that area of their business also increased.

They further enhanced their services by adding key staff and moving into their current Brookstown Avenue location, which offers additional treatment rooms and plenty of room for their four massage therapists, two acupuncturists, and three front office managers.

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Owner Nikki says, “We wanted to stand out and adding more acupuncture services, fitness training, and nutrition counseling was the way to go.” Being ahead of the trends and knowing the right time to add services seems to be a real gift shared by Jamaican native, Nikki, and her North Carolina native husband, Nike.

(Pronounced Knee-Kay) “Acupuncture is really taking off!” said Nikki and she credits some of that to the pandemic and our desire to seek out new and different treatments for stress, anxiety, and body pain.

So, naturally I had to ask how Nikki and Nike met. Her answer began with the delightful sound of her infectious laugh as she told me how she was a travel agent and her future mother-in-law was a client.

“I thought she was crazy,” is how Nikki described her reaction to learning that her client wanted to set her up with her only son! Crazy as a fox, apparently! Nikki and Nike have now been married for nearly 20 years, have three young sons between the ages of nine and 14, a pet bunny, and run a successful business together!

When asked how the business has managed to fare so well through the pandemic of 2020, Nikki gives credit to the support from the community and her loyal clients. Many clients of Sixth Sense participate in a program that provides them with a certain number of massages per month.

The fact that regular clients continued their programs throughout the slower months was a great asset to seeing Sixth Sense through the worst of the pandemic.

With a twinkle in her eye, Nikki shared with me that there is also an upside to all the time people spent quarantining and stuck at home during 2020; requests for pre-natal massages are on the rise! And like they have done in the past, the team at Sixth Sense is ahead of the trend and happily accommodating those new clients while meeting the needs of their existing client base as well.

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DR. PAMELA A. OLIVER, MD, MSPH VIEWING OBSTACLES AS OPPORTUNITIES Dr. Pamela Oliver, Executive Vice President and President, Novant Health Physician Network, leads a team of over 3,000 physicians and advanced practice providers in the Novant Health Medical Group. As Physician Network president, she oversees clinic operations, ambulatory quality and safety initiatives, provider onboarding and support, and growth of primary and specialty care. She also is highly invested in community engagement and health equity efforts. Dr. Oliver’s important leadership position expanded recently as she led the Novant Health Covid-19 vaccination efforts in the WinstonSalem area, taking the obstacle of Covid-19 and turning it into an opportunity to make our community a safer place to live.

Dr. Oliver is a board-certified ob-gyn, practicing at Novant Health WomanCare since 2005, following undergraduate and medical school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and residency at Wake Forest School of Medicine. When asked, Dr. Oliver denies having had a grand plan leading her as a teenage girl from Rocky Mount, NC, to a seat at the table of a healthcare executive team. She was not that intentional then. But she is now!

Raised in eastern North Carolina, Dr. Oliver is a middle child, with an older sister and younger brother. She and her siblings were the first generation from her family to obtain college degrees. Growing up in a rural community taught important lessons like sharing resources, caring for your neighbors, and helping each other move forward. Dr. Oliver credits her mother and grandmother, both still living, for providing a strong, loving family support

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system, especially when she lost her father to leukemia a week before starting college. The loss of her father and experiencing his medical journey sparked her initial interest in medicine. While this interest in medicine was not intentional, it became strong enough to take her from studying as a Morehead Scholar at UNC, to UNC medical student, to obtaining a master’s degree in public health during medical school, to birthing twins during residency, and finally to Winston-Salem, where she is changing our community.

Dr. Oliver is making many intentional steps toward a healthier Triad community.

Instead of obstacles to equitable healthcare in our region, Dr. Oliver sees opportunities. She views each opportunity as a thread that can connect all community members, not just the underserved. “It takes many small, intentional steps to solve the multiple inequities that keep us from living healthy lives,” Dr. Oliver explains. This optimistic outlook allows our community to view a huge, pressing issue like health disparity as several manageable opportunities for real change. She believes that educating women of color on maternal health not only improves the health of those women and their babies, but also the health of all women and all babies with access to better informed care. Her leadership role at Novant Health allows her to tackle multiple issues, not just maternal health. She urges our community to recognize that lack of health equity across our country is not a new problem; the Covid-19 pandemic just shines a brighter light on the issues that divide those with access to proper healthcare from those without access. We can all help by choosing one health disparity and working together toward closing that gap.

Dr. Oliver serves as a champion for change in our community but has the same struggles as any wife and mother of three teenagers. She has mastered the art of unplugging from work when she arrives home, many nights past 7:00 pm, to spend quality time with her family.

And just like many moms, she battles cell phones for attention! Somehow Dr. Oliver will turn this small obstacle into an opportunity, and then hopefully share this trick with the rest of us, while making the Triad a healthier place to live!

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Details of Timeless Design and Turnkey Remodeling At June DeLugas Interiors, Inc., we pride ourselves on creating timeless spaces every day with joy. Clients select us for this very reason. As spring is FINALLY in the air, most of us think about change. People often see spring as a time to freshen up their homes...”out with the old and in with the new.” Whether it is modern, contemporary, transitional, cottage, romantic, farmhouse, or traditional, most of our clients come to us because they want a timeless design.

When people invest in a complete design team and turnkey remodeling services, they want the opinion of experienced professionals who can create a look they will enjoy for many years to come, rather than one that bows to the latest fad or trend.

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During April, many homeowners seek our firm because they know their home needs a tune-up.

Bathroom remodels normally take two to three months, and kitchen remodels can take three to four months, including the planning process. When remodeling a kitchen or a bathroom, planning starts with a CAD drawing and layout. It is important to get the flow correct. The next step for the kitchen is to select the appliances. We normally present a portfolio to the clients or take them to local appliance stores.

Our firm researches cooking tops, refrigerators, and ovens that best suit the needs of our clients. Lighting plans include necessary task lighting and accent lighting. LED lighting has improved to a point where we recommend replacing old recessed and under counter lighting with newer LEDs. The pricing has become more affordable and will continue to drop as the technology improves. Our design firm serves as the project manager, gathering and processing all the data, and then makes recommendations to the clients to create not only a beautiful space but a space that is used to its maximum potential. We design and implement the project from start to finish. We expect perfection.“Turnkey, Start with Us.” We make it easy and seamless for our clients.

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MAKING DREAM HOMES A REALITY

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Suffering from cabin fever after being cooped up inside of your home for months? Maybe it’s time for a change of scenery. Why not upgrade to a home with a bigger backyard for the kids, or maybe even one that includes extra space for that home gym you’ve been talking about for the last five years while your exercise bike is collecting dust in the corner?

Recognized as #3 best Realtor on social media in the triad, Kayla Berry Realtor/Broker has a passion for assisting prospective property sellers and buyers.

Thinking of placing your home on the market? You’re in luck – Kayla believes that now is the perfect time to sell your home. Current trends show that buyers are hungry to get a property under contract and are making offers over the asking price. If you’re in the market for an upgrade, Kayla and The Banner Team at eXp Realty in Winston-Salem may have just the skillset you need.

Growing up with Realtors for parents, Kayla has always had an eye for real estate. At only eight years old, she was accompanying her mother, Jerri Banner, to open houses to distribute fliers and help sell homes. In 2015, Kayla joined The Banner Team at eXp Realty as an assistant, which inspired her to earn her broker license. She began taking classes to earn her license when she discovered that she was pregnant, which caused her to question whether she should continue working towards her goal. Two years later, however, Kayla earned her license in 2017 and was ready to jumpstart her career in real estate with The Banner Team.

While the education Kayla received during the pre-licensing process was great preparation for her career, she highly values hands-on experience and believes that she learns the most on the job. Kayla and her fellow team members at eXp Realty offer the

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The team’s lead generation is unmatched, using a targeted marketing approach to reach buyers. Kayla explains, “We’re able to get your property in front of endless amounts of buyers in our area, in addition to advertising your property on all of our social media platforms.”

The Banner Team, founded by Jerri Banner, is staffed with professionals specializing in areas such as new construction, residential properties, and more. Kayla’s relationship with her colleagues, including her mother, is one of her favorite aspects of her job as a broker. Although many individuals may cringe at the thought of working so closely with a parent, this is far from the case for Kayla. According to Kayla, “My mother is our team leader and is a

wonderful mentor to the agents on our team.” Kayla never hesitates to ask her fellow team members questions about their past transaction experience, which has helped her gain knowledge in order to sharpen her real estate skills and provide her clients with the best advice for snagging their dream home.

If you’re ready to sell but can’t seem to find a listing that catches your eye, there is no need to be concerned. New construction is on the rise, which allows clients to have control and customize their homes as desired. If you’re a current apartment renter tired of paying monthly rent to your landlord, ditch the studio apartment and become a homeowner.

Kayla recommends that first-time homebuyers look for properties that can be easily sold in the future for when first-time buyers want to upgrade to their forever home.

Looking to work with Kayla in finding your next home? Email KaylaBerryHomes@gmail.com or visit her website at KaylaBerry.exprealty.com for more information. Follow her on Facebook and check out her Instagram page at @KBBBROKER to stay up to date on the latest listings from Kayla and her team.

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3 Reasons a Change of Scenery Makes You More Productive

BY TARYN JEREZ

When is the last time you felt like you knocked it out of the park when it came to your productivity?

I’m sure you’ve heard of ways to get that boost of accomplishment in your day, like establishing a routine and eliminating distractions, but sometimes it’s something else holding you back entirely.

As you work to achieve progress, the days can often begin to feel boring, monotonous and overall leave you unmotivated to do the work you set out to do.

You may not have the most flexibility in your work schedule or daily routine, but there is one thing that can help to not only boost your productivity but keep life interesting and enjoyable.

I want you to pause for a moment and think about the last time you had a change of scenery. When have you left your home office to work elsewhere? Can you recall the last time you brought your laptop to the park or took a conference call on the patio? Did your workspace receive any updates since the new year?

When we make changing our scenery a priority, we are inadvertently making our productivity and overall happiness a priority as well.

Here are three reasons why!

#1: GETS YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING Sometimes you just feel stuck, right? There are moments where the cursor on that blank document or email draft just blinks back at you in a taunting way.

What you might refer to as writer’s block could very well just be the need for a change of scenery to get back in touch with your creative side. Making a change to your existing office, even if it’s something as simple as the direction your desk is facing or adding an art print you love, can make a difference. Your brain needs to be stimulated in order to function at its full capacity and maintain your focus! When your environment changes, it sparks something inside of you! Don’t be afraid to go a little deeper and invite your other senses to the party; light a scented candle, add a soft blanket to your chair, or open the windows to hear the birds chirping.

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#2: CREATES CHANGE IN HABITS

#3: BOOSTS YOUR MOOD AND MOTIVATION

Each passing day you spend in the same surroundings helps build habits that you may not even realize. While not all of these habits are negative, you may quickly notice that some things stick when you shake things up, while others disappear – specifically, certain external cues responsible for triggering certain habits. For example, let’s say that you work from the same kitchen table each morning and you hear your partner come downstairs and turn the television on. That may be your external cue that triggers your habit of getting up for a break to watch the morning news with them. Imagine now that you are working on the outside deck and away from ear’s reach of the television. You may keep hacking away at the project and have it done within the hour. The goal is to eliminate any unhealthy or distracting habits and introduce positive ones through that change of scenery you may need.

As humans, our environment matters a great deal. When we are uninterested in what’s around us or feel stagnant in our surroundings, that’s when our mental health can suffer, making it difficult to stay motivated or reap the rewarding feeling of accomplishment.

Regardless if you are trying to tap into productivity for your job or personal projects, your mental health should always be a priority.

When you start to feel distracted, lethargic, or are noticing time slipping away without anything to show for it, those are your red flags!

Moving things outside for even a short time per day is proven to not only relax you but can boost your immune system, improve your memory and lend a hand in reducing mental fatigue!

Adding a few personal touches to a workspace can make it a happier and healthier spot as well, so carve out time to place some special things around where you want to be the most productive. Remember, you can’t expect to be productive when you aren’t happy and healthy.

Here are a few ideas on how you can shake things up for a change of scenery: • Rearrange your furniture • Work outside for a few hours • Move to a conference room to work solo • Face your desk in a different direction • Join a coworking space • Paint an accent wall • Tidy up your desk • Stand up and walk around every hour • Change out your artwork periodically • Invest in a transitional standing desk • Swap workspaces with a friend each week • Alternate from desktop to laptop

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Drink Local with Adam Andrews: Dogwood Hops & Crops and The Trophy Room

BY AMY HILL

Winston-Salem locals can attest to the exceptional menu, atmosphere, and service provided at any restaurant owned by Adam Andrews.

Sunday brunch at Fourth Street’s Young Cardinal Café & Co. is one of the best spots in the Triad for eggs Benedict, avocado toast, and a Bloody Mary (or two). Seats fill up early for breakfast, so make sure you wake up early enough for your chance to spot General Manager Nick Shay in action, and to taste the fluffiest pancakes in town whipped up by Adam and Chef David Swing. Jeffrey Adams, also located on Fourth Street, has a nearly flawless menu with items such as pot roast nachos and the Jeffrey Adams martini. In fact, I frequent Jeffrey Adams on weekends when I’m in the mood for a tender sirloin and mashed potatoes perfectly prepared by Chefs John Danziger and William Hoffman. Having only lived in the Winston-Salem area for a couple of years, I was pleasantly surprised when I discovered that two of my favorite foodie spots in the area were owned by the same chef – and that he owned even more places that I needed to try.

My first visits to Dogwood Hops & Crops and The Trophy Room were nothing short of impressive, which is consistent with any encounter at an Andrews restaurant that I have experienced thus far. Celebrating its fourth birthday in June, Dogwood Hops & Crops is a bottle shop and bar on North Liberty Street offering over 250 selections of beer, 14 rotating taps with craft beer, and the largest craft beer selection in Winston-Salem. In addition to an extensive list of beer to choose from, Dogwood is one of the more inexpensive bottle shops in the area, selling products at a 30% discount. Plus, bartenders are able to press paninis at the bar, along with crafting Farmer’s Boards, which include cheeses, meats, vegetables, and freshly toasted baguette toasts to top with house-made pimento cheese.

Surprisingly, I discovered Dogwood and The Trophy Room to be one of the few watering holes open during the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic closures. According to Adam, I was not the only one who stumbled upon this gem last year.

“At first, the pandemic really hurt us, but because we’re a bottle shop and a bar, we are licensed under a retail shop,” Adam explains. “We

didn’t have to close down like a normal bar and were allowed to stay open. New customers were coming in, which helped us make some close friends and attract new regulars.”

Although Dogwood does not currently brew its own beer, Adam has goals of securing a location and brewer in the near future, alongside his co-owners and high school comrades Joe Hurdle and Austin Ridge.

Because history tends to repeat itself, locals and out-of-town visitors can rest assured that any Adam Andrews-brewed beer would be a top-notch pour.

For those who prefer bourbon to beer, The Trophy Room sits right next door to Dogwood and provides customers with a prohibition-era, speakeasy feel. Whiskey connoisseurs will be impressed by its whiskey flights and bourbon selection. While I love a good whiskey and Coke, my first drink at The Trophy Room was a craft margarita suggested by a knowledgeable bartender who added her own personal flare to the cocktail. Whiskey lockers at The Trophy Room allow guests to purchase preferred whiskies, store them in personalized engraved lockers, and enjoy VIP treatment alone or with company. This unique service is available for a $50 membership fee and any liquor purchase. In addition to reserving a whiskey locker, guests can reserve their spot at one of The Trophy Room’s monthly Prime Rib Dinners, which includes a whiskey flight, prime rib with asparagus, and dessert.

Call (336) 955-1463 during business hours to reserve your locker and dinner reservation today.

To view the current beer selections at Dogwood Hops & Crops, check out Dogwood’s Facebook page or follow the team on Instagram at @ dogwoodhopsandcrops. You can also keep tabs on newly featured cocktails at The Trophy Room on Instagram at @thetrophyroomws.

Social media manager Kathryn Ridge ensures that patrons stay up to date on the latest news for all Andrews locations.

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BY TARYN JEREZ

A monthly column that keeps its finger on the pulse of Forsyth’s artists and their inspiring stories!

This month’s featured artist, Kelly Mayo, has taken to tools like light and legacy to bring us the modern and playful edge to the long-standing art of stained glass. She embraces not only a medium that isn’t seen widely throughout the mainstream art scene, but a mindset to match.

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How do you describe your work? CCG (Camel City Glass) is a modern stained glass shop that brings color and texture into your home. I make everything from large, traditional leaded panels to whimsical suncatchers, ornaments and plant stakes, and even glass pet portraits.

When did you start working with stained glass? I actually learned from watching my mom. She commissioned someone to create beautiful stained glass windows in our home, and that sparked her interest. I made my first piece with her supervision at 16. When I started diving back into stained glass three years ago, she handed down her own tools and materials she had held onto through the years. It’s fun to think about and be able to feel that connection to her when I’m creating.

What influences your work most? I try to really be present in what’s going on in my life and find inspiration there. Sometimes it’s a song; sometimes it’s something random like a children’s book. Some artists focus on very specific aesthetics, whereas I find I’m often inspired by what feels exciting to me at the moment. I want the pieces I make to honor the different sides of who I am. Some days I feel “soft and feminine,” while other days, I’m a “take no prisoners attitude,” and you can see it reflected in each piece. Even if I look at a piece and think, “nobody is going to buy this,” it gives me that freedom to create without the pressure.

How do you carve out space for art that’s so unique? I want stained glass to have the same kind of “glow up” that gardening has experienced. Suddenly everyone wants to live in a jungle, and having lots of plants and large gardens is the cool thing to do. I show people that stained glass isn’t just for churches or really old houses. It can be unique and small and special. I want them to get excited about glass and what they can do with it!

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How have you evolved as an artist? My work has changed so much over time from traditional to modern, to quirky to eclectic, to what is now all of them represented. Once I found my skill, I gave myself permission to really sink into it. I knew I wanted something that had a barometer to measure my skill against and push me towards growth.

Stained glass definitely has that factor and it allows me to keep pushing further and further. I’ve learned not to put any expectations on myself when I’m creating to sell and that makes a big difference.

When did you start selling your pieces? I started following other stained glass artists on Instagram as I was growing in my abilities and style. The more I grew my skill and the more I shared my pieces, they began organically selling.

As a mother, how do you get to share your art and business with your family? My family is very supportive and everyone is involved.

I have five-year-old triplets; two girls and a boy. They are my little co-pilots helping me with deliveries to local customers. My husband helps with the business side of Camel City Glass and is my walking advertisement, always telling people about me and CCG. What is one piece of advice you’d like to share with fellow artists?

Take a class and always keep learning! Locally, Sawtooth School for Visual Art {ONLINE EDITION HYPERLINK: https://www.sawtooth. org/all-classes/ }offers stained glass workshops. Really hone your craft and make it yours. It’s so easy to feel discouraged when you’re first starting out, so remember that it takes a lot of research and practice, and it’s worth saving up and investing in some good tools!

If you are interested in learning more about the artist Kelly Mayo and Camel City Glass, you can catch her at Incendiary Brewery on April 18th or Wiseman Brewery on May 9th as a featured Catbird Craft Market vendor. You can also check out Kelly’s website www.camelcityglass.com or follow the CCG account on Instagram @camelcityglass.

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Horizons Residential Care Center – Good Things Ahead

BY TABATHA RENEGAR

On a gray February afternoon I took a short drive to the north side of town to learn more about Horizons Residential Care Center, a facility for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A close friend has been on the Horizons Board of Directors since 2018 so I had certainly heard of it and thought I understood the good work being done there. Little did I know that my understanding had barely scratched the surface of all that Horizons is!

Located down a country road in Rural Hall, Horizons occupies the historic land and buildings that were once home to Memorial Industrial School, which once served as an orphanage for African-American orphans in the mid to early 1900s.

COMPASSIONATE CARE FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE My time at Horizons was spent in the warm company of its President and CEO, Richard Anderson, and Chair of Horizons Board, Beth Bowman. Before I could even begin to formulate my initial interview questions, Richard’s passion for Horizons mission and work filled the room! A native of Kings Mountain, NC, Richard has been a lifelong advocate for people with disabilities. From his Wingate College days of spearheading regional Special Olympics competitions, to his somewhat accidental time as a counselor and program director at Camp Sky Ranch (a summer camp for people with disabilities), Richard’s calling in life seems truly preordained.

Richard’s determination to ensure people live their best life and feel loved extends well beyond the residents of Horizons!

“I ask every new staff member who the most important person here is and they all answer, “Our residents” and I say wrong. “YOU are, because without your dedication and care, how would our residents be so well taken care of and loved?!” Richard goes on to say that for every one of the 130+ employee family members, himself included, being at Horizons is a mission, not a job.

This mission is not for the faint of heart!

Horizons operates 24/7/365 and has 40 residents who call Horizons home. Horizons’ medically fragile residents, ages 7 to 66, have onsite direct service professionals (caregivers), access to clinical nursing care around the clock, as well as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Yet the Horizons employee family extend their care for their beloved residents well beyond the day-to-day basics. To ensure residents have opportunities for selfexpression, learning and fun, activities are planned that can range from music to magic shows, art projects and outings to local attractions. It is the goal of everyone at Horizons to create a home-like, family environment where residents experience something that brings them joy each day.

Richard has other, much larger goals in mind, too! Historically, direct service providers (DSPs), which he prefers to call direct service professionals, have been some of the lowest paid employees in health care, often seen as ‘entry level’ positions with very little regard for the difficulty of the position. He is determined to change this mindset and is collaborating with Mt. Eagle College and University and North Forsyth High School to create curriculum that professionalizes the role of the DSP and helps to increase their pay levels.

A second extraordinary goal of the employees and Board is to transform the property from a series of dorm-like buildings into a village! Referring to Osprey Village in South Carolina as a similar model, the idea is to offer residents the opportunity to move from dorm-like living situations into something that feels more like their first apartment. The Osprey Village website tag line sums it up: People. Porches. Potential.

Maximizing the freedom and independence of adults with developmental disabilities.

To create a village, it will take a village and Horizons has a dedicated group of people ready to make that happen! April and Sam, two of Horizons’ DSPs have been with the facility for six years and just under two years, respectively. Both express a feeling of honor to work with the residents and both clearly love each and every one and consider them family. Richard describes their work as ‘pure magic’ and when I asked April where the magic comes from, she answered simply “just my heart.”

Just my heart. As a first-time visitor to Horizons, I can attest that the evidence of many giving, loving hearts is all around and it will be these beautiful hearts that will continue to move Horizons forward in their love-based mission to continue enhancing and enriching the lives of their cherished residents for the hope-filled years ahead!

For more information on Horizons Residential Center, please call 336.767.2411 or visit website at horizonscenter.org.

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LEAD-A-THON MOVE FOR HER EVENT CHANGES LIVES HELP LEAD GIRLS OF NORTH CAROLINA CHANGE LIVES: MOVE FOR HER IN OUR LEAD-A-THON!

LEAD Girls of NC is preparing at-risk and low-income pre-teen girls in our community for the path to success.

When Nicole came to LEAD Girls three years ago, she was regularly fighting with her family, and these issues at home were impacting her grades and clouding her focus. By participating in LEAD Girls’ evidence-based curriculum focused on awareness, communication, leadership, and perspective, Nicole self-reported that she has learned how to communicate more effectively, learning important skills about how to handle conflict.

“LEAD’s sessions about dealing with conflict and relationships have made the biggest impact on my life because it has helped me make my relationships with my family better,” says Nicole. “I’ve also made a lot of supportive friends at LEAD that are especially nice to have right now when we can’t see our school friends.”

Additionally, Nicole says that participating in LEAD’s Summer Fashion Entrepreneurship Camp has taught her about a possible career path. “LEAD has taught me that I can do whatever I want in the future and I think I want to open my own business one day,” says Nicole. “LEAD has inspired me to do that and taught me how to set goals for myself to do that.”

LEAD equips girls like Nicole with the tools they need to become productive citizens and active leaders in our community. Stories like Nicole’s are not rare among LEAD Girls. In fact, 95% of LEAD Girls self-report being better able to work with others and feel more connected to their families and community after attending LEAD programs.

“As we celebrate five years of our work, we continue to see tremendous results with a 16%

increase in our girls doing well in school, a 15% increase in self-reported respect for themselves, and 94% reporting that they are more motivated to do good things,” says Joy Nelson Thomas, Founder and Executive Director. “Additionally, we have seen significant improvements in self-reported communication skills. For example, our girls had a 48% decrease (from pre-LEAD to post-LEAD) in giving in to peer pressure.

Additionally, there was a 20% increase (from pre-LEAD to post-LEAD) in self-advocacy and peer-advocacy. Still, we want to do more and we need your help.”

As LEAD helps girls find the path to success, we invite our community to help ensure that LEAD’s programming can continue to help girls like Nicole. We hope you will participate in LEAD’s virtual LEAD-A-THON fundraiser from May 1 - 8, 2021, where participants will walk, run, swim, or bicycle - and track their progress. Funds raised will help alleviate barriers and empower the over 250 girls we serve annually. LEAD will offer three Pop Up events during the week featuring experts about wellness – all designed to encourage participants to Choose a Path and Move for HER. Sponsors will reach hundreds of donors and other LEAD Girls’ fans while also engaging 250 community members and 100+ LEAD Girls and their families. Confirmed sponsors for 2021 are Champion, Forsyth Woman, Yes Weekly!, Vela Strategic Marketing and Garner Foods.

2020 marked the first year of this virtual event, spearheaded by Reynolds American Women’s Employee Resource Group. They successfully engaged participants from all over the country to support LEAD Girls and our mission. They will join us again this year, and you can, too! Help us reach our $20,000 goal with this LEAD Girl event and Move For HER. To register visit leadgirls.org/lead-a-thon.

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The previous two months, I told you about lost toys, and how a chance encounter with a flying spider began an annual gathering of friends, nature, and art, in the woods behind my home. We were about to journey to a magical glade.

But magic was not all we would find there...

We were in the fourth year of The Day Bat Marathon.

Despite having only twenty finishers in it’s history, it had been named the best race in the state, and nominated for a variety of larger distinctions. There truly wasn’t anything else like it. On completion of every lap you were welcomed to base camp by hundreds of flags, world folk music, and a made up language. You departed to the sound of a gong.

Every lap was it’s own adventure with wild sculptures, tree creatures, and side excursions.

The year before, runners had been introduced to Baq Choy.

Baq was an unhappy golden peacock with an rather touching backstory. He resided by the Pool of Tears, a rarely seen spring in the woods. The pre-race buzz had been all about our golden buddy. He was supposed to be the star of the show.

But this time, Baq had a surprise. Upon finding him, runners found a 120 year old map. On the map was this challenge: “Follow the colors of the sky to Binda Luma... land of the giant hummingbirds.”

On the next lap, runners searched for artistic buttons with hints on them. When deciphered, the clues would lead them off trail and deep into the woods.

Months before, I had searched for a location to hide giant hummingbirds sculptures. It had been evident for a while that developers were going to level much of the land that was home to our trails. I needed an area to remind us, that when that happens, there are still places of solace. I traced the roots of a creek until there wasn’t a house in sight. I found a small glade that I was sure hadn’t been seen by human eyes in fifty years. The light through the trees was almost divine.

Standing there, I did not have a worry in the world. It was perfect. I had found Binda Luma.

The day before the race, some friends and I paraded three giant hummingbirds through the neighborhood. I took it as a good sign that we got “oohs” and “ahhs” from everyone.

The follwing afternoon, one by one, the runners went on their quest, deciphered the clues and followed strips of sky blue fabric into the semi-suburban wilderness. They would return about an hour later absolutely delighted. All except one.

One woman, perhaps the toughest of all the runners, came back as pale as a ghost. “I cannot believe that you subjected me to that creepy doll!”

It was the talk of everyone for the next few hours. Only two people had seen it, but they were both pretty disturbed. When I went to retrieve the hummingbirds that evening, I looked around. I didn’t see what they were talking about. Did they see a ghost? Had I run them so hard that they were hallucinating?

Either way, it did not matter. The trails might or might not be gone within the year. But The Day Bat had been special, and loved. And I was happy that it had a magnificent last run.

I was at peace. And the months that followed were good.

That is until, enter, stage left... a pandemic.

I don’t know if you can remember back this far, but at first, the pandemic wasn’t all terrible for me. It was something different.

Working from home meant no distractions, I was able to catch up on that abysmal laundry. And I was saving a hundred bucks a month on gas. As far as world crisises go, it wasn’t so bad.

But it was then that the bulldozers came. I had feared development in our neighborhood for years. So why did it have to come now, when I was stuck inside, with no where to go?

Chipper shredders and chainsaws bombarded my senses for months. Day in and day out, I listened to my beloved trees being destroyed. Two friends with similar mental illness had already committed suicide. And I was slipping fast.

I needed solace. I NEEDED Binda Luma.

And that’s where she was waiting...

We’ll conclude our story there next month.

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Amidst last year’s work-from-home phenomenon, the trend of growing indoor plants grew like wildfire.

so keep in mind that you may need to rotate their window position occasionally to maximize their light exposure.

In fact, did you know this notorious indoor plant trend is being associated with several health benefits? First, the Journal of Physiological Anthropology published a study that found home or office plants can help reduce overall stress levels as they make you feel more soothed and comfortable. Second, horticultural therapy, working with plants, has been identified as increasing positive feelings among individuals that commonly experience anxiety or depression.

Finally, try to determine the species of your plant to do a little more research into accurate care for that specific plant. For instance, some plants thrive when potted in rocks or pebbles, while others prosper when in the same room as a humidifier.

Third, studies have shown that students who study with real plants had sharper attention during tests, as they were better able to concentrate and were more attentive to their work. Fourth, researchers have identified that plants within the workspace can increase both creativity and productivity. Lastly, a study conducted

by NASA about phytoremediation – plants cleansing the air from contaminants – showed that indoor plants not only improve the air quality in a sealed spacecraft but also naturally refreshen your home space. There are a few houseplants in particular that get the job well done: areca, bamboo palm, weeping fig, Boston fern, Ficus tree, spider plant, and rubber tree.

How much light do indoor plants need?

Several plants, like cacti and succulents, will need continuous daily sunlight. Otherwise, most plants with foliage need about 8 hours of daylight per day, but it will vary depending on the specific plant you are trying to grow.

Are there indoor plants that don’t require lots of daylight?

• Dracaena • Philodendron • Pothos (also known as Devil’s Ivy) • Peace Lily

How do you properly care for indoor plants?

The first tip is that you want to properly water your plant, making sure the potting soil stays moist (not too wet, yet not too dry). Oftentimes, indoor plants are killed from overwatering, as they require less water than outdoor plant roots.

Second, you want to ensure that the plant pot has drainage holes at the bottom to allow excess water to not puddle up. Similarly, you may even want to refresh the soil by removing the plant from its pot to trim the root ball back a little, then put it in a new clean pot with the same amount of new potting soil.

Third, consider placing your plant near a natural light source. In addition, keep them clean from dust as it cuts down on the photosynthesis process. All you need to do is dampen a clean cloth with warm water to remove the dust, which also helps to simultaneously prevent disease. As the seasons change, the sun will also move from north to south,

What are common indoor plants that are easy to take care of?

• Pothos • Succulents • Philodendron • Sansevieria • Aspidista • Agalanema • Dracaenas

Common Plants Unsuitable for Children and Pets Before bringing a new plant home, it’s important to check a reliable source to ensure it’s safe from toxins or poisonous parts. For example, the following list includes just a few common indoor plants that may be dangerous for pets and/or children: • amaryllis • aloe vera • azalea • English ivy • jade • mistletoe • lilies • monstera deliciosa • umbrella plant • poinsettias • sago palm • chrysanthemums From purifying indoor air to reducing stress, indoor plants may just be the newest life hack.

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BY DEBBIE BARR

Have Some Fun on

To say that 2020 was a difficult year would be the granddaddy of all understatements.

2020 wasn’t just difficult – it was uniquely difficult. Along with the rest of the world, Americans weathered a global pandemic and were catapulted onto a political roller coaster the likes of which had never been seen before. People lost loved ones, lost jobs, and lost their work-life balance, spending more time at home than they would ever have thought possible, working remotely, learning to Zoom, and doing their best to home school their children.

Considering all we’ve been through, we’ve never needed the levity of April Fool’s Day more than we do this year!

To get you into the spirit of things, I strongly recommend that you watch “SpaghettiHarvest in Ticino” on YouTube. This April Fool’s Day 1957 prank by the BBC is one of the best ever. This 3-minute broadcast convinced so many viewers that spaghetti grows on trees that some even phoned the BBC to ask how they could grow their own spaghetti trees. CNN called it “the biggest hoax that any reputable news establishment ever pulled.”

The great spaghetti tree hoax is a good model to follow because, as one YouTube viewer commented, “Now THIS is how you do a prank. It’s not hurtful or cruel or mean-spirited. It’s imaginative.” That’s the definition of any good prank: not hurtful, cruel, or mean-spirited, just imaginative.

And, ideally, one with a “gotcha” that makes everyone laugh.

Early one April 1st, when my son was about five years old, I came into his bedroom, presumably to tell him it was time to get up. When I knew he saw me, I gasped dramatically and stared at him with an expression of disbelief. The conversation went something like this: “What’s wrong, Mom?” “I can’t believe it!”

“What?”

“Your hair.”

“What?”

“Overnight it...it turned...blue.”

“WHAT?!”

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He couldn’t get to a mirror fast enough.

“April Fool’s!” We both laughed and also gained a fun memory.

Fooling kids isn’t too hard. Fooling an adult, however, may require a little more thought and planning. If you want to put a smile on the face of a friend, family member, or coworker, but you’re short on imagination, adapt one of the four tried and true April Fool’s Day pranks below. Have fun, but make sure that anything you do at work (if you are back at work) doesn’t cross the line from funny to fired!

THAT’S A WRAP Wrap everything in your coworker’s or spouse’s office in aluminum foil. Everything includes wrapping their desk and every item on it, right down to each piece of candy in the dish and each pen in the cup. Cover the desk phone, the whiteboard and eraser, the shelves, the trash can...you get the idea.

What a shiny shock awaits when they open the door to their office on April 1st! Have your camera ready.

BALLOON HEAVEN Fill an office or a closet, pantry, car, sun porch, bathtub, or a whole bathroom with colorful balloons. If you’re going for a roomsized prank, you’ll probably need to recruit your kids or coworkers to help you blow up

or otherwise inflate so many balloons. Be prepared to capture the hilarity on camera when the intended person steps into balloon heaven!

JELL-O JUNGLE This idea comes from the pens.com website.

Borrow a frequently used object from a coworker’s desk, such as a stapler, or an item from mom’s kitchen. Make Jell-O in a mold.

When the Jell-O is slightly thickened, place the object in the Jell-O and let it reach full firmness. Then pop it out of the mold and onto a plate. Place the Jell-O encased object on your coworker’s desk or on mom’s kitchen counter just before she brews her morning coffee.

DON’T BUG ME Draw a large roach or spider on black construction paper. Carefully cut out the bug and tape it inside of a lampshade in your living room, bedroom, or on someone’s desk. Turn the lamp on and sit nearby so you will be there to enjoy the reaction that is sure to come!

In the unlikely event that someone should fail to appreciate your April Fool’s Day prank, remind them of this tidbit of wisdom from writer, Max Eastman: “It is the ability to take a joke, not make one, that proves you have a sense of humor.”

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Relax and Unwind at LaVida Massage of Clemmons

BY AMY HILL, PHOTOS BY PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

Looking to de-stress after a cold and gloomy winter season? Is your back beginning to ache from slouching in front of your computer at work all day? Massage services at LaVida Massage of Clemmons may be just what your neck and shoulders have been waiting for. From deep tissue massages to customized facials, LaVida offers a myriad of massage, skincare, and hair removal services for clients of all kinds.

Operating since 2009, LaVida Massage of Clemmons has been active in the community for 12 years. After relocating to its new location on Clemmons Point Drive, LaVida’s reputation as a top-notch wellness center in the Triad remains unchanged. The center’s 18 dedicated and highly trained team members strive to put customers first on a daily basis. Owner Larry Shifflett believes the quality of staff and exceptional customer service environment at the center sets LaVida apart from competing spas and wellness centers throughout the WinstonSalem area. “We look at ourselves as one big family,” Larry explains. “Clients can pick up on our family atmosphere, which makes them feel at home.”

While many may be wary of visiting a spa or salon during the COVID-19 pandemic, concerned clients can rest assured that the team at LaVida puts safety first and adheres to all recommended health and safety protocols. To prevent the lobby from becoming crowded, clients are asked to stay in their vehicles upon arrival until their therapist is available. Additionally, clients’ temperatures are taken before entering the spa, and masks are required to be worn by therapists and clients during massage treatments.

Due to the stress of the pandemic, scientists have noticed an increase in nightly teeth grinding and facial pain caused by ongoing tension, stress, and anxiety. Among many other menu items, LaVida has several massage therapists who specialize in TMJ Therapy Massage, which targets the jaw muscles and temporomandibular joint to ease pain and stiffness caused by teeth grinding and jaw clenching.

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In addition to teeth grinding, prolonged stress is notorious for accelerating aging and wreaking havoc on skin. To curb your COVID-19 breakouts, treat yourself to one of LaVida’s facials in order to treat adult acne, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and correct uneven pigmentation. Clients feeling insecure about acne scars, enlarged pores, or age spots may find solace in Microdermabrasion, which gently exfoliates skin and removes the thick, uneven outer layer.

With pencil-thin eyebrows being a trend of the past, it’s time to stop over-plucking.

Put the tweezers down and schedule an eyebrow wax or brow lamination at LaVida to restore the shape and fullness of your brows.

Customers can also schedule a brow or lash tinting appointment to ditch the mascara and eyebrow pencil, which will cut their morning routines in half. Licensed estheticians on the team perform a variety of body waxing and hair removal services with a high level of care.

There’s no need to suffer through painful at-home wax kits any longer – professionals at LaVida are experienced in ensuring that the waxing process goes smoothly.

Not sure which massage is right for you? If you’re a first-time massage client, Larry suggests selecting the LaVida Custom Massage, which is geared towards everyone and allows a therapist to speak with each client and tweak the service based on the client’s specific needs or preferences. According to Larry, the most popular massage services requested are a combination of the Relaxation and Deep Tissue massages. Visit the center’s website at lavidamassageclemmonsnc.com to view a full list of services provided.

If you can’t make it in-person, LaVida offers gift cards for purchase, which are perfect birthday or anniversary gifts. Call (336) 766-0622 or visit their website to schedule an appointment and view pricing information. To stay up to date on the latest news, updates, and special deals from LaVida, follow the team on Instagram and Facebook.

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IS IT BEAUTY OR IS IT WELLNESS?

NEW NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS CAN HELP YOU LOOK AND FEEL YOUR BEST

BY TERRI SMITH, PHOTOS BY JEJ PHOTOS

There’s a lot of overlap between beauty and wellness, according to Restoration MedSpa owner and founder Marisa Faircloth, PA-C. In fact, Marisa has recently written a book on the subject of cosmetic treatments and the booming industry promoting them. Empowered by Beauty: A Testament for Unleashing Selfconfidence is due on bookshelves later this year. At its heart, it promotes the beauty industry as another mainstay of a healthy wellness routine.

“I felt it was long overdue for someone to take the time and shed light on our industry in a very thoughtful way,” says Marisa, who has become a national leader in non-invasive cosmetic procedures. A Charter Forbes Speaker and regular trainer for Allergan (a leading manufacturer of minimally invasive products and devices), Marisa also enjoys faculty status at national conferences like the Aesthetic Extenders Symposium and the Aesthetic Empire Summit.

She is one of the most sought-after injectors in the country for her artistry and keen understanding of techniques. “I am duty-bound to make sure no one leaves Restoration MedSpa looking ‘done,’” continues Marisa. “Ours is by far one of the most innovative industries on the planet, and yet, it is often misunderstood and rife with unethical practices and people who are untrained on somewhat complex medical devices. This leaves the average consumer tentative about accessing services that could help them look and feel better, building self-esteem in the process. What a person sees in the mirror has a significant effect on their confidence and overall wellness.”

Marisa is known for her careful and conservative approach to procedures, and she travels often and regularly to train others at some of the top medical spas in the country. “But it’s not just technique that I’m training,” says Marisa. “I’m also interested in having my colleagues in this field understand the power they wield in restoring beauty. I honestly believe that the services we provide are quickly becoming another pillar of overall wellness.”

Also known for her early and often first-to-market adoption of new and innovative devices, Marisa provides complimentary consultations for all new patients at Restoration MedSpa. “A person shouldn’t have to pay to have their questions answered,” says Marisa. “My staff and I are constantly conducting research. We know in advance what new devices are entering the market and the efficacy of each. And, I have the best-trained staff in the region – head and shoulders above the competition.”

I asked Marisa to give us some insight on some of the latest devices on the market. “There’s a real complexity to some of these devices,” says Marisa. “And it’s not one size fits all. Plus, there are practices who allow unqualified individuals to perform these procedures. At Restoration MedSpa, we are about results and safety. Therefore, we are the only practice in our region paying licensed medical professionals (including physician assistants and nurse practitioners, Allison Brewer, NP, Nikki Williams and Elizabeth Blankenship PA-C’s and Christina Hill, LPN) to use these devices. This ensures that our outcomes lead to the best results, greater confidence, and an overall feeling of wellbeing for our patients.”

All of these are available today at Restoration MedSpa.

AGNES™ RF MIRCOFOCUSED RADIOFREQUENCY Developed by Dr. Gun Ahn, a dermatologist from Korea, Agnes RF offers surgical-like results, especially in areas under the eyes, eyelids, jowls, and under chin area. “I never thought I’d see a non-invasive treatment that could eliminate under-eye bags this well,” says Marisa. “But the Agnes RF device is definitely a cosmetic breakthrough.”

Restoration MedSpa is the ONLY practice in the area to offer this revolutionary treatment. “You’ll love it because of the natural looking results and minimal downtime,” continues Marisa. “Finally, we have a procedure that can rival surgical results.”

Needles of different lengths and configurations allow the Restoration MedSpa staff to customize the treatment based on a client’s unique needs. This is a precise and microfocused result that allows providers to treat the delicate skin of the eye area effectively and safely. The procedure increases the production of collagen and elastin and encourages cell turnover. The result is firmer, tighter, and more youthful looking skin. At Restoration MedSpa, you can see results in: Reduction of wrinkles Treating double chin or sculpting the lower face Eliminating under-eye bags Improving the appearance of scars Treating acne Reducing the appearance of pores or blackheads

SCITON HALO™ LASER

COOLSCULPTING® ELITE

This is the world’s first hybrid fractional laser (HFL), which can restore radiant skin with little to no downtime. “At Restoration MedSpa, the only practice in the Triad to offer a hybrid laser, we call the results “the Halo glow,’” says Marisa.

After a decade on the market, CoolSculpting® has designed an elite version of the most popular method of permanent non-invasive fat reduction. Restoration MedSpa will introduce the first two CoolSculpting Elite devices in North Carolina at both the Winston-Salem and Greensboro locations. “What started out as a device to reduce fat in the abdomen can now address stubborn bulges all over the body,” says Marisa. “There’s really no need to go under the knife, as CoolSculpting freezes and eliminates fat, which eventually gets dispelled from the body naturally and permanently.”

This treatment option offers TWO lasers that not only restore the natural radiance that sun, time, and stress often deplete from your skin, but it also stimulates deep collagen production to create thicker, tighter, healthier skin. “You get fabulous results immediately, but you’ll also see more improvements over time,” continues Marisa. “By triggering the skin’s natural healing response, both tone and texture are visibly improved.”

Halo’s unique technology gets the job done without painful, long recovery times. A topical anesthetic is all most patients need to experience very little discomfort during the procedure.

Clients can expect great results, including: Improvements in overall skin tone and texture Significant removal of discoloration Reduction in the appearance of fine lines Reduced pore size Skin reflectivity and glow

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While not openly advertised, Restoration MedSpa adds an additional “secret” step to its CoolSculpting protocol, using a complementary device (not made by Allergan) to increase client results. “It’s something our competitors are definitely not doing, and it’s another reason why Restoration MedSpa clients see better results,” says Marisa. “Plus, the new CoolSculpting Elite applicators capture 18 percent more tissue than the earlier models.”

Celebrating the introduction of this new technology, Restoration MedSpa is offering huge CoolSculpting discounts.

The CoolSculpting Elite device can treat a wide range of areas, including: Under the chin and jawline Thighs Abdomen Flanks

Love handles Back fat Underneath buttocks Upper arms

BBL™ BROADBAND LIGHT LASER / HERO TECHNOLOGY BBL stands for broad-band light, and it is the most powerful intense pulse light device on the market today. It is the perfect treatment option for anyone concerned about pigmentation issues or rosacea. BBL reduces unwanted melanin and eliminates the fine vessels that cause redness. “It can take years off the face, neck, hands, or almost any other part of the body,” says Marisa. “But it’s especially good for removing the signs of aging from sun damage like brown spots and broken vessels.”

BBL is a proven technology, but the NEW HERO technology creates even faster, more effective results. Again…leading the region with new and innovative technology, Restoration MedSpa is the first in the area to offer this innovative procedure.

BBL sets new standards in treating skin conditions associated with aging and/or active lifestyles, including: Appearance of redness Sunspots Discoloration Uneven or rough skin texture Small blook vessels Scarlet™ SRF Micro-needling & EndyMed™ Intensif Radiofrequency Micro-needling For the first time, two incredibly successful anti-aging therapies – radiofrequency (RF) and microneedling are combined to target virtually any skin type. These devices can tighten and lift skin on the neck and body, and they can also improve common issues, such as skin texture, large pores, photo-aging, and scarring.

“We frequently see immediate tightening results, and gradually, over two to three months, we see even more results as collagen and elastin fibers regenerate,” explains Marisa.

“The results of a single treatment can last you six months to a year, but we may recommend a series of treatments so that you can achieve an optimum result.”

The treatments take only about 20 minutes for the face and 10 minutes for the neck and provide “laser like” results without a long recovery or downtime. Unlike most laser treatments, radio frequency micro-needling is safe and works on all skin types (including very dark complexions) to rejuvenate total skin without any risk of hyperpigmentation.

Radiofrequency micro-needling can: Treat acne scars Lift, firm, and tighten skin Shrink pores Reduce the appearance of spider veins Treat sun damaged skin Soften fine lines Treat darker skin types that traditionally cannot be treated with laser procedures “Restoration MedSpa is committed to providing the most cutting-edge technologies to offer the absolute best results,” says Marisa. “The technologies we choose are the ‘Gold Standard’ to which other devices are compared.”

Restoration MedSpa’s goal is to customize a treatment plan to offer stellar results. See a treatment here that you’d like to learn more about? Contact Restoration MedSpa today for a complimentary consultation at 336.999.8295.

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Combined Passions

BY TABATHA RENEGAR, PHOTOS BY PHOTO ARTISTRY BY MELINDA

Just off highway 421 in a bustling little shopping center at the corner of LewisvilleClemmons Road and Styers Ferry Road is where you will find one of the most welcoming and inspiring boutiques in the Triad.

Welcome to Swanky & Swag!

In business since 2005, Whitney Boger is one of the rare people in this world that knew what she wanted to do from a very young age and has made a life out of it! As a little girl, Whitney knew she wanted to be a hair stylist and she started working immediately after graduating from high school. She has always loved working with people and keeping up with trends both in hair and fashion.

Like most successful business owners, she adjusted and adapted along the way, which is how her hair salon, Bangz, transformed into Swanky and Swag in 2018! Almost by accident, Whitney found herself with clients for products and not just styling services.

“I began with making earrings as teacher’s gifts in 2017 and it just was a whirlwind from there. I started doing vendor events all over the triad in a vintage camper!” says Whitney of where the transition began.

Now Swanky and Swag, with its energetic team of Whitney, Manuela, and Madison (keeping it in the family, it’s often daughter Paisley handing the boutique’s social media!), enjoy featuring such popular brands as: • Bogg Bags – featuring a unique patented design, durability, and they are washable! Unlike other totes, the Bogg Bag won’t tip over and the bottom won’t leak • Swig Life – Insulated, eco-friendly drinkware and drinking accessories that are dishwasher safe, tripleinsulated, spill resistant and have shatterproof lids and a One-Year Limited Warranty.

• Ahdorned Bags – gorgeous and versatile handbags with interchangeable bag straps • Sheila Fajl – Fajl is a leader in Brazilian styles, with ecofriendly products designed to make you glow.

Add to this mix a stylish variety of ladies clothing, Dock and Bay towels, Doodlations amazing scented candles, fun face masks and you truly have a one-stop shopping experience!

When she’s not in the boutique or enjoying time with her husband, two children, three sweet pups and a cat, Whitney is on the run. Literally! “Running is MY time to unwind” says Whitney.

Clearly a ‘glass is half full’ kind of gal, Whitney is able to celebrate a positive side of the events of 2020. “During

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A great attitude from a creative and passionate lady makes for a terrific shopping experience at Swanky & Swag!

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Your Go-To Spot for Muscle Cars & Muscle Building

BY AMY HILL

If you’re exhausted from your hour-long commute to and from work every day, your vehicle probably needs some TLC, too. It’s time to change your oil, but you absolutely dread sneaky salesmen trying to convince you that your air filter and wiper blades need to be changed as well. And you’ve noticed that your air conditioner isn’t as cold as it should be, with the toasty summer months approaching. Pat’s Body Shop & Towing, located on Country Club Road, is your answer, offering complete automotive and collision repair services, in addition to 24/7 towing and restorative services such as body repair, painting, and interior repair. Voted Best Body Shop in the Triad by Winston-Salem Journal Reader’s Choice Awards, Pat’s Body Shop provides topnotch customer service and will make sure your vehicle is in perfect condition.

Previously owned by her brother Pat, Sandra Scarlette purchased the body shop in 1997, putting the shop on the map as one of the few woman-owned body shops in the nation. In fact, Pat’s Body Shop is the 2nd largest womanowned body shop in the United States. Since then, the shop has expanded from only performing collision work to performing complete interior work, mechanical work, restoration work on older cars, and even interior work on small

airplanes. The shop is known across the country and internationally, having been featured in Bodyshop Business and FenderBender magazines.

Breaking into the automotive world as a woman has not been a cake walk for Sandra. Growing the shop into the dynamo it has become does not happen overnight, and is not a task for the faint of heart. With a ninth grade education and no trade school or technical education under her belt, Sandra explains, “I absolutely love a challenge.

If someone tells me I can’t do something, I’m definitely going to do it.” The shop’s success can only be attributed to Sandra’s determination, discipline, and drive – no pun intended.

Auto body repair isn’t the only tuning up that Sandra knows a little bit about. Bodybuilding has been Sandra’s passion since the early 1990s. In a 1999 bodybuilding competition, Sandra placed first overall in her class after training for seven years and competing in two shows each year. At the age of 43, Sandra triumphed over numerous female competitors in their 20s.

After suffering a horrible motorcycle accident in 2011, Sandra wasn’t sure if she would ever be able to walk again, much less continue her bodybuilding career. Astonishingly, Sandra made a full recovery and stepped on stage for the first time in 20 years, placing 4th in the 2019 Mid Atlantic Cup. Having turned 64 in March, Sandra’s body is still just as strong as her work ethic.

Hosted by Scarlette Productions, Sandra is teaming up with Jack King’s Gym to host the OCB Jack King Classic Natural Bodybuilding Show on Saturday, April 10th. The competition is being held at the Hanes Brand Theater, with the men’s show beginning at 9:00 a.m., and the women’s competition starting at 1:00 p.m. Kristy Cox, a Winston-Salem native, will be making a special appearance and will be guest posing for the first time at the show. Tickets and entry fees are available for purchase at JackKingsClass.com. Contestant entries will no longer be accepted after Saturday, April 3rd.

Ready to have your car serviced? For a free estimate and to see a full list of services provided by Sandra and her team, visit patsbodyshop.com. For any additional questions or to speak to a team member, call (336) 945-3767. The website also offers an exclusive coupon for $5.00 off your next oil change, along with a free 21-point safety check.

Need a tow? Pat’s Body Shop is available 24/7 for towing services at (336) 999-3000. Follow the shop on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on the latest news.

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FROM HEAD START TO HARVARD Emma Battle, an alum of Family Service’s Head Start program, is currently the President and CEO of MarketVigor, LLC, a strategic consulting, e-commerce marketing and digital analytics firm. She also serves as the President and CEO of Higher Education Works, a non-profit organization that advocates for support of North Carolina public universities and community colleges. She previously served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of CRISP Agency, a digital advertising agency, before which she served in executive and senior marketing and sales roles at Red Hat, Inc. and Hanesbrands Inc. She also holds a BA in Economics from Duke University and a MBA from Harvard Business School.

“What I hope you take away from my story is not that a girl from the projects can go to Harvard. Instead, I want you to see the reality that the generational cycle of disadvantage can be reversed when we invest in opportunities that give kids hope.”

Emma Battle was born at Kate B. Reynolds hospital in the early 1960s. Her two parents, who had moved to WinstonSalem before finishing high school, worked in the domestic care industry and for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company.

“Dad had a good-paying job at R.J. Reynolds, and we were having a pretty good life in our Claremont Avenue rental house while my parents saved to buy us a home.

And then, my father was convicted of manslaughter.

He was sentenced to four years in jail while my family served four years on public assistance in the Kimberly park housing projects.”

From that moment on, Emma remembers her neighborhood as a struggling community—a place where kids would spend their time at the dime store buying layaway school clothes or counting blood drops on the pavement on the way to church to try and guess who had been stabbed the night before.

“We used to walk alone to and from our neighborhood elementary school, North Elementary, but our friend Tweetie was raped. She was just five years old.”

Violence and destruction were common. Police would patrol the streets and park their mobile crime units near the neighborhood recreation center. Sometimes, they would invite the kids in to see graphic photos of people shot in the head—to teach the children that crime does not pay.

According to Emma, police would also circle the Black Panther house, one of her favorite places in Winston-Salem, because the members “were cool. They served food and taught us about black hair care and skincare. We used to sing about black power and standing up for our rights.”

“In the midst of all the drama, there was some goodness: school. I got the chance to go to Head Start and discover a new world. Head Start was my first life-changing experience and a key event that helped my siblings and me avoid the American Dream Crisis.”

Emma found solace and energy in Family Service’s Head Start program. There, she met with a guidance counselor who convinced her to apply for a scholarship to a boarding school in Massachusetts. Because of Head Start, Emma was able to realize her potential as a student and lifelong learner.

She graduated from Duke University in 1983 and received her MBA from Harvard Business School in 1990.

“The measurable impact of positive intervention and early education is profound. A ray of hope can transform lives, and transforming even one child’s life will impact generations of children.”

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parents are struggling socially, emotionally and financially. But thanks to increased community support, more children are enrolling in Head Start and other accredited early childhood development programs.

Now, with a solid foundation, they are more ready to succeed in school and life.

is creating life-changing opportunities for local families. That means more children achieving their full potential so they can make their own unique and important contributions to our community.

To donate or volunteer, visit familyservicesforsyth.org or call 336.722.8173.

Social Events at Homestead Hills Embrace Creativity in 2020 and Beyond!

She’s a Master of Ceremonies, Costume Aficionado, Talent Scout, Trivia Host, Party Planner, and more all rolled into one. For Jennifer Brown, the Social Director at Homestead Hills, her daily schedule and role are likened to that of a Cruise Director. The only difference is that her ‘boat’ is docked full-time in Winston-Salem and it is committed to helping seniors live longer, healthier, happier lives. In Jennifer’s position, she’s always on-the-go creating and participating in new and unique events catered to the interests of the Members who reside at Homestead Hills.

PROGRAMMING DURING COVID-19 Throughout the last year, her goal has been to bring events to Members of her community in a safe way to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Events for the entire year at Homestead Hills are meticulously planned from top-down. This includes everything from the decorations and entertainment to event dining menus and costumes/dress codes.

When COVID-19 flipped all of these plans upside down, it was up to Brown to curb any possibility of isolation and to bring events to each of her community Members in a safe way. “We began utilizing our outdoor Memorial Garden as a hub for a lot of our events,” said Brown. The community welcomed musical guests to perform under the gazebo, including Member favorites ‘Wonderwall,’ a Beatles tribute band, and ‘None of the Above,’ a six-piece Bluegrass Band. In addition to excellent musical entertainment, one of Brown’s crowning achievements during this time has been introducing an Archery Program to Members of the community. “I wanted an outdoor activity that would challenge them and give them a sense of accomplishment,” said Brown. “They continue to get better and better each week, and it’s fun seeing our Members step out of their comfort zone to try something new or pick it back up!” While outdoor events were perfect for the majority of the year, as winter moved in, the temperatures dropped, and indoor events became the focus. Brown has successfully hosted an array of events each week for small groups, including flower arranging, happy hours, volunteer opportunities, Wine Club, craft events, Chef’s Table in conjunction with Executive Chef Michael Nasrallah, and more!

2021, A NEW ERA As the new year began, the COVID-19 vaccination became available for the Members and staff at Homestead Hills. They received the first dose of the vaccination in early January, with the second dose being administered in the beginning of February. “We are looking forward to bigger group gatherings this year, beginning with an outdoor Easter celebration!” said Brown. Prior to COVID-19, Homestead Hills would regularly welcome families to the community. However, the past year has had limited interactions. “We are excited to welcome back families to our community! For Easter, we are hosting an event in the Memorial Garden for children and grandchildren with an Easter egg hunt, cookout, games, and family photos with the Easter Bunny. It’s going to be a great way to welcome everyone back with a big celebration.” In addition to holiday celebrations, Brown is looking forward to welcoming back the community’s Signature Experiences. Signature Experiences are over-the-top themed days of fitness, food, and fun. Each of the activities and dining experiences hosted throughout the day ties in with the theme. Previous Signature Experience themes at Homestead Hills include Arabian Nights, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and ‘mini’ Signature Experience, Winter Wonderland.

Each day at Homestead Hills, their team embodies the community’s Guiding Principle of “People First, Always.” This principle has been Brown’s motivation in bringing something joyful and engaging to each of her Members’ lives each day. Whether the event is for four people or 40, her goal is to ensure that her Members are living their best retirement.

Homestead Hills is an upscale retirement community in Winston-Salem which gives Members access to a full array of services including Active Adult Living, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehabilitation. If your needs change, there is no need to relocate as you’ll be at home in a community of friends and have easy access to the care you require. The community offers a worryfree lifestyle with access to unique social events, wellness classes, and dining experiences. To learn more about Homestead Hills or to schedule an appointment with a Lifestyle Advisor, call (336) 814-2832 or visit Homestead-Hills.com.

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Forsyth Humane Society Celebrates 80th Anniversary PHOTOS BY DESILU PHOTOGRAPHY

Forsyth Humane Society (FHS) is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year and it all began with a special dog. The organization began in 1941 thanks in large part to D.D. and Lydia Schouler whose dog was trained to catch the bus—with a coin in his mouth—and bring Mr. Schouler his lunch each day. Mrs. Schouler honored the memory of such love and loyalty by establishing a legacy gift in her will: The D.D. Schouler Fund for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

During the 1960s, FHS opened a small office staffed by volunteers, and the task of finding homes for homeless pets began. In 1971, the organization received non-profit status and was able to receive tax-deductible donations to sustain itself. In 1982, the name changed to what the community now recognizes today: Forsyth Humane Society. In 1986, Margaret and Bob Taylor donated land on Miller Street, which served as the Forsyth Humane Society animal shelter for almost 30 years. In the early 2000s, Mike and Mardene Morykwas gifted the non-profit the ability to expand the Miller Street location.

open-air service. Most of their animal population went on a “couch vacation” in foster homes and provided the community with comfort during periods of isolation.

Although the pandemic certainly created many challenges for the organization, their life-saving mission would not be deterred. In 2020, they took in 4,670 stray cats and dogs. Of those animals, 1,866 were placed in loving homes and 674 pets were reunited with their families. Life-saving rescue partners took in 737 animals. The community opened their hearts and homes to foster 3,738 shelter cats and dogs. Truly, the

In 2010, FHS launched a capital campaign and raised $3.8 million dollars to build the Morykwas Adoption & Resource Center located on Country Club Road in Winston-Salem. The new building opened in 2016 and increased the square footage and capacity to care for and adopt out shelter animals. In addition, Forsyth Humane Society’s ability to provide education and resources to the community also increased.

In January 2018, FHS became a contracted partner of Forsyth County, managing cat and dog intake, medical care, and placement at the Forsyth County Animal Shelter in addition to managing the Morykwas Adoption & Resource Center on Country Club Road.

The devastating COVID-19 Pandemic reached Forsyth County in March 2020. Forsyth Humane Society leadership and staff rose to the challenge of continuing the 90% save rate goal during uncertain circumstances. Programs were redesigned to be accessible virtually and by curbside

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Maggie

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community came together during this difficult time and saved lives. With the community’s help, Forsyth Humane Society increased the save rate of shelter dogs and cats from 36% in 2017 to 75% in 2020.

Their goal is to achieve 90% save rate by 2023.

Today, Forsyth Humane Society is the county’s only open admission animal shelter. They take them all in - the very old, the very young, the lost, and the left behind. Each animal is compassionately cared for and the organization does its best to create a happy outcome for each shelter cat and dog. Every day, with the help of community partners, supporters, fosters, volunteers and adopters, they work to reach a 90% save rate goal for shelter dogs and cats under the banner #SAVEFURSYTH.

Registration to join the Virtual #SAVEFURSYTH Challenge for the Animals opens April 20, 2021. Participants can register at forsythhumane.org/challenge/. Together, as a community, we can turn our strength and resilience into hope for a brighter future where FHS will continue to #SAVEFURSYTH. For more information about Forsyth Humane Society, go to forsythhumane.org.

In celebration of the 80th anniversary of their lifesaving organization, Forsyth Humane Society is launching a new Virtual #SAVEFURSYTH Challenge for the Animals, sponsored by Bob King Automotive Group. For 80 days, participants can choose to complete 80 miles of exercise/activities, or 80 hours of self-care. Proceeds from this event will help Forsyth Humane Society achieve their 90% save rate goal and make a positive impact in the lives of homeless cats and dogs in our community.

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If Windows Could Talk

“Windows play a critical role in the three most important aspects of home design.

First, the appearance… windows are the most significant factor influencing how the house looks to the outside world. Second, windows capture views and the natural world beyond.

Last, they let in light and air and protect against extreme weather.” ~ Duo Dickinson

If windows could talk, they would probably say, “Put some thought into how you choose to dress me.”

How windows are dressed on the inside of your home plays a critical role in your décor.

Window treatments can set a mood and help make a room feel cozy and inviting. They can also serve a purpose: keep light out and provide privacy.

Where do you start?

In planning window treatments for a room, consider the function of your room. Is privacy needed? How much natural light do you want to allow into the room? Will the window treatments need to be functional or just decorative? Once that’s determined, it’s time to decide on style, fabrics or materials, and hardware for your window treatment.

Window toppers, drapes, blinds, shades, shutters…what shall you do?

If you need ideas, they are limitless on HTGV. com, Houzz.com, and Pinterest.com

What fabric or color?

Let you wall color and upholstered pieces help you decide. If your upholstered pieces or bedding are a bold pattern, then use a small print or solid. If they are a solid color, a large patterned fabric for your drapes will look nice.

Matching the fabric to the wall color or going a few shades darker is a safe choice.

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What style?

Drapes with pleats can be formal or, depending on the fabric used and the style of the pleat, can be casual.

• Tab -top heading is more casual.

• Tie-top is feminine or romantic.

• Sheared on the rod is casual and not good if you want to open and close drape because of the difficulty in sliding the drape.

• Grommets give a clean, modern, and sometimes masculine feel.

• Roman shades, woven woods, shades, and plantation shutters are simple and more informal.

A combination of blinds, shades, or shutters with fabric drapery panels can be a beautiful look.

What length do the drapes need to be?

of the window to figure out how many panels (approximately 50 to 55” wide) are needed for the window. Usually at least 2 panels are needed for a single window.

Where does the rod need to be mounted?

To elongate the windows and trick the eye to raise the ceiling, hang rod higher than the window molding. My rule of thumb (these rules are just guidelines): measure from the bottom of the ceiling molding to the top of the window molding and divide that measurement into 1/3s. Hang in the top or bottom 1/3. If you have a cathedral ceiling, then measure from an imaginary 9’ ceiling to the top of window molding.

What style of rod do you purchase?

Drapes should just skim the floor.

I subtract ½” from the measurement (from where the drape will attach to the rod to floor).

The rod should complement your style of décor. My rule of thumb is: if fabric is plain, then a more decorative finial may be used; if fabric has a large or bold pattern, then use a simple finial.

What width?

What are your windows saying?

I usually add 4 to 6”on both sides of the window for drapery panels in order to allow extra light to stream into the room when the curtains are open. Measure the window (add the 4 to 6” on each side) and multiply by 2 to 2 ½ times the width

The way you dress your windows makes a big difference in the way a room looks and feels. The decision can be challenging and is a major investment.

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Build, Maintain, Transfer

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What can a financial advisor do for you? I believe this is a very valid question as many financial professionals hold themselves out as “Financial Advisors” and it can become a bit confusing for investors. One of our mottos in the office is “Build, Maintain and Transfer.” Below, I expand on these points and explain the value we strive to add to our client’s financial situations: 1.) Build: Yes, it is our duty as your team of financial advisors to help you build wealth and meet your goals over time, however this does not always mean you have to invest solely for your retirement years when you work with an advisor. We help our clients identify their short-term and long-term goals and invest their funds accordingly. Maybe you want to build up funds for a new addition on your home in the coming years? An advisor should help you plan to invest these funds differently than your retirement accounts based on the time horizon of the goal(s).

2.) Maintain: Our team is privileged to work with many folks across the country who have saved their entire professional career and are now stepping into retirement. As your advisors, where we look to add the most value in this situation is to help our clients identify their spending needs and help come up with an appropriate withdrawal rate from their investment portfolio. What I mean by this statement is we look to help clients understand if the withdrawals out of their investments are sustainable. We work hard to make sure our clients’ spending needs are met while still leaving potential for their net worth to continue climbing during non-working years. Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to investing; however, we work hard to construct client portfolios in a manner that position them for a successful outcome throughout their retirement.

3.) Transfer: Your financial professional should be actively involved with your estate planning team, plain and simple.

As your advisor, we are your financial quarterback and it is imperative we make sure your beneficiary designations align with your wishes. We also want to make sure your investments transfer to your beneficiaries in the most tax efficient manner possible, which is also why we work closely with our clients’ tax professionals as well. In our opinion, your advisor should be going the extra mile to work with your other team of planners to put you in the best spot possible.

We feel strongly about being a go-to resource for our clients on all financial matters. Keep these 3 points in mind when you ask yourself what your financial advisor should be doing for you!

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Vintage Clothing:

Nostalgia, Mystique, and Charm in Your Closet

BY DEBBIE BARR

If you love to sew, you might understand why I get excited about meandering through a fabric store, perusing bolt after bolt of fabulous cloth.

For me, this is a big treat; it’s my version of “me time”! My love for crafting fabrics into clothing started in middle school. Sewing my own clothes not only expanded my wardrobe; it also spared me the indignity of wearing hand-medowns from one cousin in particular. This longstanding dread of hand-me-downs is probably why I was so surprised to discover that vintage clothing is extremely popular right now.

I discovered just how popular when I went online to dig a little deeper into the trend. My research consisted of a Wikipedia article, two Google searches (“vintage clothing Winston Salem” and “vintage clothing Greensboro”), and an online window shopping spree. I learned a lot and enjoyed the journey very much.

As I set out to explore the vintage clothing craze, my first question was, what is considered “vintage”? I learned that while vintage is a generic term for all styles of clothing worn in previous eras, the clothing industry defines vintage as garments between 20 and 100 years old. Anything older than 100 years is classified as antique.

I also learned that there is a difference between vintage clothing and clothing that is vintage style. Vintage-style garments are actually new clothes that merely mimic the styles worn in bygone years. Vintage-style (or “retro”) clothing has emerged not only because of the popularity of the vintage look, but also for the very practical reason of sizing. Clothing worn by past generations is usually smaller than clothing worn today. Larger sized vintage garments are rare because, prior to the 1980s, people were generally thinner than we are today. When shopping for vintage clothing or ordering it online, it is important to remember that yesterday’s size Medium is likely equal to today’s size Extra Small. Manufacturers of vintage-style clothes have solved this problem for modern consumers by producing clothing with the vintage look but in today’s sizes.

Maybe the best way to learn about vintage clothing is to go window shopping online. I did this on e-Bay. There, you can search by era, from pre-1890s to the 1970s, or by the decade (1920s, 1930s, etc.), by price, color, condition, and by size: petite, plus, junior, and even a “not sure” category.

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I was amazed at the variety of items available: a 1920s handmade Amish Mennonite dress, a ‘60s “Twiggy” shift dress, a 1920s women’s “horse riding suit with 3-button jacket,” and an incredible 192 pages of stunning vintage and vintage-look ball gowns and wedding gowns. It was a cornucopia of “vintage glam”—seed pearls, Chantilly lace, Victorian-era lace, tiered lace, satin, and tulle. Every imaginable style was represented: mermaid, off-shoulder, 1950s rockabilly, long sleeved, strapless, tea length...an endless assortment.

These vintage dresses, even on a modern web page, seem imbued with charm and a bit of mystique. If these vintage gowns could speak, what tales might they tell of debutant balls and splendid weddings? It is easy to imagine that the women who wore these elegant dresses became glamorous princesses, if only in their own eyes, and if only for an evening.

Exploring further, I realized that the vintage craze goes well beyond fabulous dresses.

I was utterly charmed by items such as a 1922 cloth coin purse, with an original handwritten note that says, “This was given to me on my thirteenth birthday (1922) from papa.”

There are onepiece bathing suits by fashion designer Norma Kamali, lingerie, aprons, and costumes. Accessories abound, too: vintage hair barrettes, stunning evening bags, and even watches and jewelry.

Finally, I stumbled upon a treasure trove of vintage Barbie that would delight any woman who grew up in the 1960s. Barbie and her entire entourage are on e-Bay! Offerings include Barbie in her classic black and white striped swimsuit ($639.99 or best offer), blond ponytail Barbie ($917.66), Barbie’s best friend, Midge, and her little sister, Skipper, and a “brand new” yet vintage Ken for the bargain price of $2,202.39 or best offer. There are Barbie clothes galore, Barbie board games, and, of course, Barbie’s dream house, complete with furniture, only $299.99 or best offer.

Exploring all things vintage has made me a fan— bring on the hand-me-downs!

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The Queen of Routine Works on a Makeover

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

I am the queen of routine.

And yes, on the one hand, my routines do come with a whole host of benefits: • I feel on top of things and in control • My days have a steady, built-in predictability • I’m uber-organized • I get a lot done My many routines have served me well in many aspects of my life, supporting my ability to meet my goals, both personal and professional. But lest I sound smug, allow me to come clean because there is an undeniable flip-side: My routines often get in the way of living life as it presents itself.

And THAT is a serious bummer.

Of course, this self-imposed, task-based tyranny didn’t just “happen,” as my BFF will attest. A million years ago, she climbed the stairs to our second-floor apartment and asked: “Hey, wanna come over? I just got the new Nancy Drew series.”

“Can’t. I’m folding socks.”

Folding socks? Seriously? I mean, it wasn’t even a chore I was supposed to do. It was one I had taken on and somehow, declared a mandatory routine, no exceptions. Having routines only becomes problematic when we take them too far, as I often have. We know we’re in that place when we feel guilt and angst if we miss a beat, become inflexible, or find it difficult to adapt or respond to the moment. We may even feel like a prisoner at times, even though we have set ourselves up for that outcome.

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I have recognized all of these responses in myself, not always, but enough to realize that my routine often gets in the way of real life as it happens, whether it’s a leaking roof, a friend who needs help right now, or a spontaneous invite that is guaranteed to mean having some unexpected fun.

Translation: my allegiance to routine ends up conflicting with my values.

That’s why I am challenging myself to loosen up, to smell the proverbial flowers when they present themselves, and to be more present to the spontaneous joy that each day presents. Here’s how I am approaching my “makeover”: • Start to recognize when I get into drill sergeant mode by remembering how I passed up the thrill of Nancy Drew (!) for the monotony of folding socks.

• Practice a “just chill” response when “life happens” on its time, not mine.

• Start to differentiate between routines that help me and those that hinder how I want to express my values and experience my life.

• Notice when rigidity starts to creep in and practice asking myself, “What’s the worst that can happen if the socks aren’t folded?”

• Transform a negative message such as “I am wasting time” to “I am embracing this time in this way…”

• Recall the joy I feel when I allow spontaneity a greater space in my life.

• Celebrate myself when I go with the flow - “Atta girl!”

And most importantly: • Remember that my life isn’t a checklist or an endurance test.

It is mine to live by being present to opportunities for enjoyment, fulfillment, and pleasure by seeking a happy medium between routine and spontaneity.

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While most teenagers spend their free time hanging out with friends, playing sports, or taking naps, 16-year-old Grayson Weavil spends her free time helping others. A junior at East Forsyth High School, Grayson has always had a passion for volunteer work and giving back. Being involved in her youth group and having a strong faith has instilled in her that it is important for youth to get involved in giving back to their community because it inspires their peers to follow suit.

When Grayson started high school, she began volunteering at Next Step Ministries Thrift Store, located in Kernersville, where she assisted with sorting donations and tagging and organizing clothes. The Thrift Store supports women and children victimized by domestic violence, with sales from the store being given to the local safe house, which houses around 11 women and children. In October 2020, Grayson had a desire to expand on her volunteer work and take on a larger project. She applied for mini grants promoting youth-led community projects sponsored by the Youth Engagement Coalition (YEC) and The Office of Civic & Community Engagement at Wake Forest University. After she was awarded a $250 grant, she purchased a rolling storage cart filled with craft and art supplies, paper, and a desk lamp (just to name a few) for the children’s homework center at the Next Step Ministries safe house. In January 2021, she reorganized and stocked the homework space, and painted a canvas for the children that read “Create.” This project was particularly meaningful to Grayson because the women and children use the art supplies as a creativity outlet at the safe house.

According to Grayson, “It brings the women and children a sense of normalcy, and many of the residents are excellent artists.”

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If that’s not impressive enough, Grayson serves as Vice President of Leading Ladies, a service club at East Forsyth High School, which recently hosted a food drive in November 2020.

While COVID-19 has prevented many service projects from being completed, as of press time, generous donors have provided funds to purchase a desk and additional craft supplies for the Next Step safe house to the Leading Ladies.

[All monetary donations to the Next Step safe house are used for the benefit of the women and children in the house and are tax deductible. Please go to nextstepdv.org for more information on giving.]

With school, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities such as dancing for the East Forsyth High School Eaglettes and the Triple Threat Dance Center, how does Grayson juggle such a packed schedule at just 16 years old? Fortunately for Grayson and the community, she finds volunteer work extremely rewarding. For as long as she can remember, she has had a drive to excel and be the best version of herself possible.

She attributes her ability to handle so much responsibility at a young age to her stable home life and the supportive family and friends in her corner. She has been exposed to more volunteer opportunities through her work and is currently discovering other grants that she could use to give back in the future. Grayson explains, “I have been blessed and should use my blessings as opportunities to help others.”

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Although she is wise beyond her years, Grayson also engages in normal teenage activities such as binge watching Grey’s Anatomy, shopping at Marshalls and TJ Maxx with her friends and her mom, and dining at the Cheesecake Factory. When international travel is no longer a pipe dream, Grayson and her friends hope to travel to Santorini, Greece, to take in the beautiful culture and scenery. After high school, Grayson hopes to attend a four-year university to major in a science-based field such as biochemistry, and ultimately aspires to attend dental or pharmacy school. Throughout her involvement with Next Step, she has had the opportunity to research domestic violence and has been astounded by how many cases are reported in Forsyth County.

While in college, she plans to find additional opportunities to continue her volunteer work with Next Step Ministries.

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Passive Aggressive: Stop, Reflect, and Listen!

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN

Passive aggressive communication is easily the most toxic communication style. Unfortunately, I think too many of us think that it’s only the catty, jealous gossip – when in actuality it is so much more and happens more often than we all think.

Think about this situation: You keep an opinion to yourself because you don’t want to rock the boat. You stay quiet, and a decision is called for.

Someone else makes the decision, and it’s pretty much the exact opposite of what you would have decided and done. You get upset, wish you had said something and are mostly mad at yourself for not saying anything – but also angry with people for not seeing things in a certain way. You don’t necessarily take it out on anyone, but you do get upset.

Does this sound familiar? This is passive aggressive communication – you don’t say anything even though you have an opinion – and then get upset because your expectations aren’t met.

• How did they know to meet expectations that were never set out?

• How did they know what you wanted or how you felt if you never told them?

• How can they read your mind?

This is where passive aggressive behavior can get toxic…when we get into the land of assumptions.

You build and build and build resentment but never want to be assertive enough to state them. The best way around this?

Stop, reflect, and listen (SRL).

First, there are four communication styles: Passive, which is all about pleasing the other person; Aggressive, which is all about pleasing yourself; Passive Aggressive, which is a mess; and Assertive, which is all about the mutual consensus (as much as possible).

Now – time to SRL.

STOP Take some time to stop reacting before you speak. The hardest thing to do when you’re trying to stop being passive aggressive is by stopping – not just stop being passive aggressive, but stop talking, assuming, thinking you know how someone else feels, thinking someone knows how you feel – stop everything! Taking a pause is possibly one of the most powerful things you can do for your communication.

REFLECT During your pause and stop moment, here comes the work: are you saying what you mean? Are you being honest with how you feel? Are you saying something for someone else’s comfort or being honest about your own?

I’m not suggesting that you push your agenda all the time – or any of the time, honestly! But if you are letting someone else meet their needs and getting resentful about yours not being met, you are being passive aggressive and it’s only going to get worse. Being passive aggressive is very much like a tea kettle – you’re quiet until you aren’t.

The pressure release can be an explosion or a scream – but there is always a pressure release.

While you’re reflecting, really think if you are aware of what you want and how you feel and if you’re being honest with your feelings – or just people-pleasing. During this reflection, you should think about how you COULD state your feelings and desires. Say someone asks you what you want for dinner, and you want tacos, but you don’t say anything specific, you just say, “Whatever works.” The other person says, “Ok, let’s do pizza!” Maybe you could have said, “I would like tacos.” Or you could have said, “I don’t mind today, but I’d like tacos sometime this week.” The second is less pressure, right? An offer versus demand – important always to start with what I call lowhanging fruit – situations that can be “easier” to be assertive.

LISTEN After you’ve stopped and reflected, next up: listen to other people express themselves. This isn’t about mimicking them – but – you can see how other people express themselves and note that nothing bad happens! By noting how others “safely” assert themselves – you can get motivated to make moves yourself.

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Fresh Ways to Wear Your “Good Stuff”

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

One way that I’ve satisfied my “passion for fashion” was by browsing the “dressy” clearance section at a highend consignment store in Connecticut.

Feasting my eyes on those finely-detailed pieces and gliding my hands over the supple fabrics made my heart swoon. I’d eventually get my fill, let out a sigh, and move on to the more “practical” racks.

Until one day I came upon a fitted, crushed velvet Betsey Johnson jacket. This just-right jacket appeared to be made for my inner Goldilocks. For one thing, it was purple - my color. It had super cool buttons -and I love embellishment, and finally, the fit was divine. How can I wear this? To spend good money on this “bauble” would be nothing short of frivolous. Put it back on the hanger! But I couldn’t. My heart said Go for it. And I did.

I’m glad I listened to that knowing part of me because that jacket and I were a glorious match! It challenged me to figure out how to integrate a seemingly frivolous piece of clothing into a life of work and casual leisure. I wore that divine jacket with: • gray work slacks when I was on the road with clients • a white tee shirt and black jeans for drinks out on a Saturday night • a midi length black skirt and highheeled boots to a dinner affair I wore it over and over again without once having to purchase “something to go with it.” The lesson here isn’t to start buying “fancy” clothes just to see what you can do with them. It is instead to: • Use what you have and love in new and different ways • Listen to your heart and buy that “frivolous” piece now and then.

Given that you probably have lots of things that you no longer wear or now reach for infrequently, consider what you can do with what you already have. Yes, this is a nod to “green frugality,” to “waste not, want not,” but more than that, it’s you taking charge and expressing yourself in new ways. You may be thinking I don’t have many “dressy” items and they don’t appeal to me anyway. Got it. Do you have business clothes or vacation wear that takes up real estate in your closet while you consider what to do with it all? That’s YOUR good stuff and the same ideas apply.

TO BEGIN PUTTING YOUR “GOOD STUFF” TO GOOD USE: Take a fresh look at what’s sitting in idle, or on perpetual pause Go through every hanger and pile and pull out what you no longer wear. Take a good look at that “collection.” Maybe you notice a theme or a trend and realize that it still resonates with you. Put aside these items in your “Love” pile. Other items, things that once served a purpose but no longer provide joy go into your “Lose” pile. After all, you need to know when to break up for good; it’s a life skill! Once you’ve narrowed down in this way, you are ready to give renewed attention to your loves.

Think outside of the box You’ve just confirmed that you love a piece. Now it’s time to consider how you can make it work with the things you wear.

Think in terms of mixing things up in new ways. Discard the notion that a piece of clothing is work or leisure; casual or dressy.

That will only keep you confined and limit your options. Thinking outside of the box means working your clothes, footwear, and accessories in fresh ways.

Experiment!

The possibilities are endless.

Consider that: • A little black dress (LBD) that leans casual can be paired with a funky pair of leggings and short booties • A traditional “work” blazer can be paired with torn jeans and a cool tee for a contemporary vibe • A silky blouse can be paired with a pair of worn jeans.

And don’t get me started on accessories!

Case in point: a tunic dress can be belted and paired with flat sandals for a more relaxed look. Or how about an all black outfit, such as jeans and a top paired with your most colorful handbag and bangles?

Very cool…

And finally, I have a stunning, Italian made, merino wool shawl that never really worked because it swallowed up my petite frame. Instead of bidding adieu, I repurposed this investment piece; it is now my winter cuddly “blanket,”because, why not?

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BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN

This column is dedicated to uplifting incredible women that might not be featured in the local news about their accomplishments.

These are abridged versions of these incredible women; please find them and ask them more!

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What makes you YOU?

What makes you YOU?

What makes me, me was my father’s effort and my mother’s love, friends who came to my house dressed in their best auntie and uncle sweats, and an extended family that has required and inspired my perpetual motion.

What are you most proud of?

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of the community and the commitments we have honored between one another to keep each other safe, however that looks to anyone.

What keeps you going when things are tough?

My mom is my safe haven when things feel heavy. Sometimes the only thing I can do is call on my mom to witness me in tears. I’ve realized lately that is all it is; she doesn’t have to say anything to me. I don’t know if it gave her power when I saw her as a child be a human; but I hear such plain empathy from my mom when she hears me cry now. I feel so heard and I cherish this and her with all I’ve got!

What keeps you up at night?

It used to be the crutches of capitalism but I quit my job on forever loving terms and traded my night hours for a more constant state of mesmerization by the chances that I was born and am still alive. I am not untouchable, I’ve been touched a LOT; I’m just still here. It keeps me up at night and gets me out of bed in the morning.

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I’m driven beyond repair when I find a person, place or thing that I like to give my all. I’ve always felt drawn to beauty in people, nature and art. I’m super emotional and I embrace it!

My son! He’s growing into a really wonderful and thoughtful man.

Finding and maintaining a loving relationship (with my husband) later in life. It takes guts! Building a brick and mortar business with my own hands and finding a way to share the space and my experience to help other career women grow and succeed. The team at The Parlor makes me proud! They are a truly beautiful group of women inside and out. It gives me confidence to know that I attracted that.

I also take a lot of pride in my artistry! I love meeting and interacting with women on my work days while making them feel beautiful. It’s such a gift! I try to work with their natural beauty and celebrate their individuality. I’ve stayed true to this philosophy throughout my career in beauty. In the end, I want women to feel good about themselves.

This brings me joy I’m proud of the brand we are building as a team.

What keeps you going when things are tough?

Life is short! I’ve seen perseverance pay off many times. I’ve experienced failures and successes in my life so I’m not afraid to try.

My faith is strong and I feel I have too much to lose to ever give up.

I have people that I respect counting on me. I make time for family, and myself, staying active, eating well, getting outdoors as much as possible. You have to work toward balance to be strong enough to carry the load when it gets heavy.

What keeps you up at night?

These days, not much. I’m older, wiser and understand that contentment and peace are mostly achieved through your own perspective. At 42, I feel like I have everything a girl could want in my humble life. It’s by far my favorite decade.

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Cry Me a River: A Cultural Taboo

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

Did you know that: • With the possible exception of elephants and gorillas, humans are the only animals that shed emotional tears?

• Humans produce between 15 and 30 gallons of tears each year?

• There are three distinct types of tears?

• Each of the three types of tears plays a role in facilitating healing?

THREE TYPES OF TEARS Reflex – when you have something in your eye that you just have to get out, reflex tears are there to assist. Those uncontrollable tears you shed when cutting an onion? You guessed it – they are reflex tears prompted by the release of a gas.

Basal – also referred to as “continuous” tears, these tears are produced regularly to keep our eyes lubricated. The chemical in these tears acts as an anti-bacterial and protects our eyes from infection.

Emotional – also referred to as “psychic” tears, these tears are prompted by the full spectrum of human emotion, expressing fear, anger, sadness, and happiness.

Who knew?

As humans, we’re fine with the tears that help us get something nasty out of our eye and with the tears that keep dry eye at bay. What many of us are not so fine with are those emotional tears. You might say “they’re loaded” and they come with quite a bit of cultural baggage.

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CRYING: A CULTURAL TABOO We say to young children, especially boys: “Don’t be a cry baby!”

“Crying is for sissies.”

“Big boys don’t cry.”

We think to ourselves or say to one another: “Real men don’t cry.”

We cajole and shame women: “Strong women don’t cry!”

We reinforce a questionable norm: “Never, ever cry on the job.”

These statements clearly convey the perception that crying is a demonstration of weakness - something that should be avoided at all costs. But why? Why do we judge and shame others when emotions that we all experience move them to shed tears?

BEHAVIOR, NORMS AND OUR OWN DISCOMFORT Subtly or otherwise, many adults reinforce the cultural expectation that, first and foremost, boys should be strong and brave. When that is the primary message, crying is considered a feminine behavior and, therefore, a weakness.

Research has shown that by learning to stifle their tears, boys also learn to stifle their feelings and avoid asking for help. This notion persists into adulthood as many men believe it is inappropriate for them to cry, regardless of the situation that may prompt a tearful reaction.

We also know that both males and females are most likely to cry when stressed and upset. It’s little wonder many feel moved to cry at work!

Executive Coach and LMSW Melody Wilding suggests that crying in the workplace is perceived as taboo because it violates cultural norms around acceptable workplace behavior. The message is that we need to check our emotional tears at the office door and pick them up later, at a more “appropriate” time and place. This is clearly a problem because emotions aren’t so easily put on hold - whether it’s on the playground, at home, or in the office.

Besides the norms that have developed around the who, when, and where of crying, there is also the simple fact that crying makes us uncomfortable. That discomfort often leads to ineffective behaviors such as: • ignoring tears, • minimizing the reason behind them, or • uttering some version of a “Buck up!” or “It will be okay” message.

Honestly, when you are on the receiving end, is that what you want to hear?

Stay tuned for Part Two of “Cry Me a River,” where we’ll take a closer look at the human matter of crying.

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World Class — Local Ladies

BY AMY HILL WITH CRYSTAL SCOTT

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From time to time, there emerges a business that subscribes to a more important philosophy than numbers: the human element. Locally owned and operated, Two Maids and A Mop of Winston-Salem is one of those breaths of fresh air.

During one of the most trying times our nation has seen at every social level and on every political platform, Crystal Scott and the ladies of Two Maids have not only bonded together for each other, but for their clients and their community as a whole.

The culture of team – commitment, loyalty, and charity – is the catalyst that continues to drive their business and uphold the company’s reputation as one that goes the extra mile for people.

Crystal shares that “Remembering where we come from, that we all have struggles, and that compassion and hard work will always pay off…these are the principles we strive to uphold together, in our work and our lives.”

Operating since 2018, Two Maids & A Mop has a stellar reputation for providing quality residential cleaning to clients in the WinstonSalem area. In addition to their regular schedule of clients, the Maids perform cleaning for members of their communities who have befallen on hard times. Whether someone is experiencing illness, personal hardship, or financial obstacles, Crystal and the girls pitch in with their time and resources whenever possible to help. Two Maids and A Mop has a program called “Cleaning for a Reason” that helps families who have been impacted by cancer. It is a service that hits close to home for many of the members who have also felt the impact in their own families and lives. “It puts things in perspective when the daily grind wears on us, and it brings us back to what our services mean for our clients and why we do what we do,” says Crystal.

Professionally trained cleaners from Two Maids and A Mop come from all different walks of life. With different personal stories, senses of humor, strengths, and struggles…

they share a passion for their work. The Maids offer a plethora of different service packages tailored to meet the needs of equally different families and homes.

Whether you’re looking for a little dustup to maintain your home or in need of a deep clean to knock off more grime, they’ve done it all.

From large homesteads to single-occupant apartments, the Two Maids and A Mop team approaches each job with the same enthusiasm and professionalism with an eye for detail.

In the midst of a pandemic, has there ever been a better or more crucial time to make cleaning and housekeeping a top priority?

Simply because you’ve been stuck at home doesn’t necessarily mean you have the energy or desire to clean it yourself. With professionally trained cleaners and a variety of cleaning packages to choose from, why not let someone else tidy up for once – or perhaps even for good?

Clients who are in need of a one-time cleaning can select a package that meets their specific needs or preferences, including homeowners or renters who are moving in or out of a new residence.

Recurring cleaning packages are also available for customers looking to cross housekeeping off their to-do lists for the long run. To view available packages and receive a quote, visit the Two Maids & A Mop website at twomaidswinstonsalem.com.

While there are numerous cleaning services to choose from in the Triad, what makes Two Maids the best choice? As the franchise owner of Two Maids in Winston-Salem, Crystal Scott believes her exceptional team members make all the difference in setting Two Maids apart from competitors.

She attributes the franchise’s tremendous growth to the hard work and high level of care that her cleaners have shown.

“Our team members care about their jobs because everyone cares about each other,” explains Crystal. “We’re a team. It’s not about the revenue, but about making a difference in customers’ and cleaners’ lives.”

While many individuals assume that cleaning is a piece of cake, they would be surprised to learn that it’s not such a walk in the park. In fact, education level or prior experience has little effect on the quality of care and customer service provided by Two Maids. Crystal has been highly impressed by her staff throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, none of whom have asked for a day off or refused to work. Each employee has shown up to work ready to give their best efforts every day, even though they have children with hectic schedules.

How was Crystal fortunate enough to find such a dedicated staff? When looking to hire new employees, she looks to hire based on motivation. “If someone wants to work and takes pride in who they are, they’ll take pride in their job,” Crystal states. “You can teach someone how to clean, but you can’t teach someone to care about others or their work.”

Another factor contributing to the excellent services provided by Two Maids is the “pay for performance” pay structure adopted by the franchise. Cleaners are held to a higher standard by receiving customer survey feedback, which directly impacts cleaners’ earnings. Crystal believes that feedback is invaluable and allows cleaners to feel as if they are more in control and appropriately compensated for their quality of work. Since customer retention and customer service are two of the team’s top priorities, feedback at Two Maids is always welcomed.

In order to make homeowners feel comfortable, especially during the pandemic, cleaners at Two Maids always use gloves, masks, and hospital-grade disinfectants while cleaning homes. Fortunately for Two Maids staff, exceptional safety precautions were standard before the COVID-19 outbreak.

While cleaning in a mask can be difficult and has been an adjustment, cleaners know that wearing one is nothing short of necessary in keeping customers and themselves safe.

Interested in giving Two Maids a go? Visit the website for a quote or call the Two Maids & A Mop office at (336) 448-4640 for any additional questions. Follow Two Maids & A Mop of Winston-Salem on Facebook and Instagram to see the team in action and stay up to date on the team’s latest news and updates.

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When it comes to cleaning those stubborn stains and unorganized kitchen cabinets, it’s all about working smarter, not harder. Laying out the science below, you may just end up taking these life-changing tips with you beyond the spring cleaning season!

There are two natural ingredients, which may very well be in your pantry right now, that are the secret components to each technique: baking soda and vinegar.

Removing Stubborn Stains from Pots and Pans Being highly acidic, vinegar is phenomenal in breaking down cooking-related stains that are usually the result of accidentally charred food. However, vinegar is not recommended for use on cast iron skillets as they may cause pitting damage. Another method is to fill the pot or pan with water, then add a teaspoon of dishwasher detergent or a heaping tablespoon of baking soda. Carefully boil the mixture over medium heat for up to 10 minutes, until you notice the hardened food being to float to the top of the water, then scrub clean. Similarly, you can remove the burned residue on the bottom of your tea kettle by rubbing it with a baking soda and vinegar paste mixture, then wipe clean with a soapy sponge.

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Besides removing stubborn pots and pans stains, vinegar is exceptional in cleaning appliances. For example, do you have lingering odors in your dishwasher, or a hard water build up? Try placing a cup of vinegar in a dishwasher-safe container on the top rack during a hot cycle.

Once the dishwasher cycle ends, generously sprinkle the bottom of the dishwasher with baking soda to run a short wash cycle.

If your family is one to enjoy microwavable popcorn on weeknights and mug cakes on weekends, then you may experience the occasional hardened food particle built-up inside. Simply add the juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup water into a bowl, then microwave for 5 minutes to create steam that’ll eliminate odors and loosen up any food remnants.

Fridge Do you love the modern, sleek look that your stainless steel appliances add to your kitchen, but hate the fingerprints they inevitably showcase at the end of each day? One method to easily resolve the mess is to simply soak one microfiber rag in hot water, then add a drop of liquid dish soap. Work your way down from the top of the appliance, removing any built-up food or fingerprints by wiping left to right in circles.

Once done, add some warm water to a second microfiber rag to rinse away the solution. If you have a few extra minutes, use a microfiber wax applicator sponge to dry the appliance while the surface is still damp to leave a nicely polished finish.

Stovetop From cozy winter soups to spaghetti to weekend pancakes, your stovetop has been life giving the past few months, but now it’s time to give it some love back. The first method to removing any caked-on food is to lightly sprinkle baking soda directly on the stovetop, spray with vinegar, then use a damp microfiber rag to scrub any spots clean. If the hardened food is too stubborn to release, try lightly scraping it with a silicone or plastic spatula to prevent scratching the glass surface. However, the ticket to keeping a sparkling clean stovetop is to attack the worst of the spills immediately, such as sugary spills which can solidify like concrete.

Cleaning Granite Countertops For most oil stains, simply wiping it with a damp kitchen towel that has a small pump of grease-lifting dishwashing soap should do the trick. When it comes to coffee or tea stains, try grabbing a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning spray that is safe for stones. Another method for oil-based stains is mixing together baking soda and water, baking soda and peroxide for food-related stains, until you have a nut butter thick consistency. Generously coat the stain in the mixture, cover it with plastic wrap, poke a few holes in the plastic to allow air, then secure the edges with masking tape.

Leave it to sit for at least 24 hours, then wipe clean.

Everybody is prone to accidents in the kitchen, but with these tips in mind, you no longer have to worry about paying the price!

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Changing Careers Later in Life

BY KAREN COOPER

Changing careers later in your life can be a daunting prospect…. But also, a fairly thrilling one! For me, deciding to go to nursing school at age 41 was one of the most terrifying and exciting things I’ve ever done, and the rewards have been beyond measure! Whether you decide to make a change in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond, there are many things you will need to think about and preparations to make, so the transition is as smooth as possible.

The first thing to recognize and be ready for is that a career change may turn your life upside down for a while, but when the dust settles, the results can be amazing. As with any career change in mid-life, there is bound to be a fear of failure, questions about whether it will work for you financially, and concerns about how it will affect the family. There may be negative opinions from people who most likely mean well, but to whom it seems like a big risk to take. As with anything new, there may also be anxiety about stepping outside of your comfort zone. This could be the time to make a list of the pros and cons.

THE POSITIVES • Changing careers can get you out of a job where you feel unfulfilled and maybe have no opportunity for growth.

• A rewarding career change can positively affect your health, your happiness, and your relationships.

• Even if at first you have a decrease in pay, there may be the chance to increase your income down the road.

• Most people have acquired more skills and knowledge later in life, which can transfer to a new career.

• Depending on your age, you may have 20-30 good working years left in which to make your mark in your new chosen field.

THE NEGATIVES • Dealing with change, additional training, new work hours…especially if you have younger children, can be a challenge.

• Continuing to make enough money to cover all expenses can be tricky, especially if any time away from work is required to train for your new career.

• You may even need to continue working full-time AND training for your new career at the same time, which may be downright exhausting.

• Dealing with naysayers who are unsupportive of change can dampen your enthusiasm.

It’s important to understand why you want to make a change at this time in your life. Ask yourself why and then really think about the answer. If you’re just feeling overworked, underappreciated, or in a rut at your current employer, it may be that you just need to change employers. If it’s something else, like you truly feel called to another profession, or you think you could be happier in a different job, you owe it to yourself to continue to explore a new path.

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GET PREPARED • Finances: If your pay will be lower for a period of time, what are some ways you can manage that? Will you need to save up for a while? Figure out what to expect in a starting salary in your new field and what you can expect to be making a few years down the road and plan how you can work within those parameters.

• Time: If time is your main concern, are there online degree and/or certification programs available that will allow you to work on your particular schedule?

• Skills: In considering your new profession, think about what current skills you have that would be valuable in your new role.

• Mentor: Talk to others who have done what you are planning to do. How did they make it work and how do they feel now they’re on the other side? Was it all worth it?

• Support: Be sure the people who will be impacted by your career change are ready to be supportive and understand what is being asked of them. Better for them to be ready to stand with you in solidarity than to be surprised when things are not as they expected them to be.

Do your best to identify problematic situations that might arise along your journey and figure out how you can solve them ahead of time!

It’s never too late to make a career change! You have just one life and you deserve to live it doing something that gives you satisfaction and fulfillment. When you have made up your mind to move forward, you must truly believe you CAN do it and take the leap! There is never a perfect time to make a life-altering change.

When the opportunity is there, grab it!

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Forsyth Magazines’ Reader Survey:

You Spoke, We Answered

BY DENISE HEIDEL

In February, we asked our readers to participate in a readers’ survey – something we try to do on at least a semiannual basis. The feedback we receive is invaluable to us as we strive to grow and bring the best, most uplifting content to Forsyth County and the surrounding area. To that end, we wanted to share some of the feedback from our survey!

If you’re a reader, you may be curious about what other readers have said….

And if you’re an advertiser (or even a potential advertiser!), you may want to know a bit more about our readership!

Which titles do you read?

Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family magazines have always enjoyed consistently high dual readership, and this year’s results demonstrated the same. 75% of readers pick up both magazines.

Where do you pick up your magazines?

It’s no secret that COVID has impacted our presence in doctors’ offices and other waiting rooms around the Triad. However, we learned that over 50% of our readers pick up copies of the magazines at their local grocery store. Additionally, we were delighted to know that distribution in restaurants and retail locations maintained high scores as well.

Do you read stories online?

Our website traffic has grown over the last year, with 73% of our readers reporting that they read articles online. Additionally, 59% of our readers said they share our articles on social media and via email.

Do you follow us on social media?

Social Media is a critical platform for all businesses, and Forsyth Magazines is no exception. 70% of our readers follow us on Facebook, and 42% follow us on Instagram.

We also have a presence on Pinterest and Twitter. If you haven’t liked or followed us on social media, please check out our pages for fresh, engaging content posted daily!

Have you listened to our podcast?

Those who have listened to our podcast gave glowing feedback, but it seems that many of our readers are unfamiliar with our podcast. Don’t know where to start? You can find our Podcasts updated weekly on both Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family websites (look under the About tab). You can also subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or other major podcast streaming platforms.

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Are you interested in becoming a newsletter subscriber?

Many of you said yes! We send a monthly newsletter, and if you’re interested in subscribing, go to our websites (either one) and send us a message through our Contact Us form.

We learned a wealth of other information from you, too! We are thankful for your feedback about your favorite columns, favorite writers, and suggestions for future content! It was a great joy to see that our readers are enjoying the magazines, and we plan to utilize your feedback to make them even better.

Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines can be found online through our hub, ForsythMags.com.

Be sure to subscribe to our podcast and follow us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter). If you are interested in learning more, please contact us through our website, and we’ll be in touch soon!

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How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying

BY AMY HILL

With the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines, travelers are more likely to consider hopping on a flight and taking a vacation outside of their living rooms in the coming months. While the travel industry will be ramping up again, not much will change for some. Even before the pandemic, people have been hesitant to fly due to an intense fear of everything that could go wrong. While the likelihood of a mid-flight mishap is low, the fear of flying is undoubtedly rational. According to a 2018 article in TIME, it’s estimated that up to 6.5% of the U.S. population struggles with an intense fear of flying, referred to as “aviophobia.”

Why do airplanes trigger such fear responses in nervous fliers? From an evolutionary standpoint, it is only natural for humans to be wary of heights - cavemen weren’t exactly soaring through the air at over 500 miles per hour. In fact, a fear of heights is actually adaptive, and has been keeping us alive for centuries. Without a healthy fear of heights, what would stop us from getting too close to the edge of a cliff?

If you’re dying to fly, but can’t fight the fear, here are some tips on overcoming your fear of flying.

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PREPARATION IS KEY

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If people knew how low the risks of dying in a plane crash actually were, they wouldn’t be as reluctant to board their next flight.

Statistics show that the likelihood of dying in a plane crash on an annual basis is as low as 1 in 11 million. This places the risk of dying in a plane crash almost equivalent to dying via shark attack.

Before your flight, pack as many distractions and comfort items as possible to make the flight (somewhat) enjoyable. Download lighthearted podcasts, television shows, or movies to your laptop or tablet, and avoid watching anything scary during the flight. When your nervous system is already on edge, watching reruns of Full House may be your best bet, as opposed to choosing a new horror movie that you’ve been dying to see.

Most importantly, as I have learned from personal experience, it is a horrible idea to prepare yourself for a flight by watching movies about plane crashes such as Castaway or Sully the night before departure.

Finally, if none of the tips above are effective at getting you to set foot onto a plane, your primary care physician may be able to help in ways that cozy socks cannot. Sometimes nature trumps nurture, and it isn’t possible to calm your nerves without the help of modern medicine. Many doctors are willing to prescribe medications to help ease anxiety on an asneeded basis. If you receive a prescription, you may find that you only need to use it on one or two flights before discovering that flying isn’t as scary as you initially thought. Who knows you may even fall in love with flying and decide to go shark diving as your next adventure!

Why are plane crashes so rare? Somehow, the aviation industry has nearly perfected its craft, making flying to Europe technically safer than driving to work. Straight from the horse’s mouth, my father, Dan Hill, a pilot for nearly 45 years and a flight instructor for seven years, attributes air travel’s high level of safety to training. “Most incidents are the result of a chain of events,” explains Dan. “Planes don’t crash just because one thing goes wrong. The industry has learned from past accidents, and regulations and training programs have been implemented to prevent history from repeating itself.”

Pack your favorite snack or candy to munch on throughout the flight, or wear your coziest socks and sweatshirt for warmth. Once you are in the aircraft cabin and are able to notice how calm the flight attendants are behaving, along with how many passengers are already snoring on their neck pillows before takeoff, it is easier to realize that the fear is most likely just in your head.

Reference: Why Some People Have a Crippling Fear of Flying — and How They Can Overcome It By Jamie Ducharme, TIME Magazine, July 6, 2018

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HOW TO PREP, PLAN, & MAKE IT HAPPEN

BY JEN OLENICZAK BROWN

Over a year into the pandemic, and the world is still reeling.

That being said, most companies and organizations have “figured out” how to move forward – if that is digital, remote, at home – whatever the pivot is and was is already in play.

is generally in your favor or the favor of your company.

This is important information – put yourself in the decision maker’s shoes – why should you get a raise or promotion?

Keep it as specific and concise as possible.

Now that we have that established, maybe you’ve realized that you were up for a promotion or raise during the unstable past year – and now you’re overdue. Maybe it’s fear, maybe it’s normal promotion anxiety, maybe it’s insecurity about asking for what you’re worth – it’s important to remember that you ARE worth it, and if you’re looking to ask for a promotion, you should take some time to work on the ask versus awkwardly jumping on a point or a comment in a fly-by meeting.

A quick note – this isn’t the time for imposter syndrome – you want a promotion? Base it on factual things that you did or contributed to, as well as your actual work. No one is saying you’re the “best worker that ever worked” – you’re just asking for something closer to your worth.

I was working with a client a few years ago and she talked about how she hadn’t had a raise in over two years – and was incredibly upset about it. We used the following framework to make it happen – and at the risk of issuing a spoiler alert – it worked.

PREP Do not go into a promotion ask cold: I cannot say this enough.

When you are going into high stress or medium stress or any stress communication moment, you need to do some prep.

Think about running: you’re not going to just get up and run 13 miles. You’re going to prepare yourself. The same thing is true with communication.

If you are interested in asking for a promotion, start your prep by asking yourself why you want a promotion. Maybe it’s to get paid more because you’ve been doing more work or been there a long time – dig into the why. Once you get a bit of a list, now look at why you should get a promotion.

This might be different – as much as possible, think about the accomplishments you’ve achieved over the time you’ve been employed there – and accomplishments are specific decisions you’ve made in the moment of a challenge. The decision is made because of the skills you possess, and the outcome

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PLAN Don’t do this on a whim – ask for time and use all that great prep to plan for a time to ask. By setting up a time to talk to the decision-maker, you’re asking for a respectful audience and amount of time to truly discuss and present this information to another person. This is important especially if you’ve done your prep work – by noting those accomplishments and reasons (both why you want and why you should) you’ve given yourself talking points. These talking points give you foundational things to discuss when you do have the planned meeting – which makes everything easier because you’re not thinking of things on the fly!

MAKE IT HAPPEN It’s time – you just have to ask. Hoping that someone will just make it happen for you is passive aggressive (and a whole other article this month!). Essentially, it’s time to do it now, or forever wish you had.

Back to my client? We prepped – she practiced asking, she made a list of her accomplishments, made an appointment – everything you could imagine. She went in to ask – and – her boss said yes. And then – “We didn’t know you wanted a promotion. Glad you asked!” What if she had never asked?

Glad we don’t know. Good luck!

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College is not for everyone – great alternatives to a four year university degree

Apply for an apprenticeship: An apprenticeship is a career path in which individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and an industry and nationally recognized credential. For an employer, an apprenticeship program is a way to train, develop, and prepare their workforce.

Jobs gained through apprenticeships can pay very well with highly skilled jobs paying into the six-figure range after some experience is gained. Occupations with apprenticeships include: • Boilermakers • Carpenters • Electricians • Glaziers

• Elevator installers and repairers • Insulation workers, mechanical

Create an audience for yourself: If you can generate a large following online, you may be able to earn money from it. Whether it is social media accounts, blogging, podcasts, or informational websites, if you can gain followers and continually generate high quality content, you just might be able to turn that into a career.

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What do these people have in common?

• Mary Kay Ash - Cosmetics & Pink Cadillacs • Michael Dell - Dell Computers • Mark Zuckerberg - Facebook • Steve Jobs - Apple • Bill Gates - Microsoft • Coco Chanel - Chanel • Ted Turner - CNN Broadcasting They are all successful millionaires or billionaires who didn’t graduate from college! Granted, they are the exception to the rule. Most people will not end up being this wildly successful no matter what kind of education they have. However, one thing in their scenario is true. You do not necessarily need a college degree to find your place in the world.

In fact, according to 2020 data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, the unemployment rate for young college graduates exceeds the rate of the rest of the population and about 41% of recent college graduates (and 34% of all college graduates) are underemployed, meaning that they are working in jobs that don’t require a college degree!

What does this mean? Well, it doesn’t mean that college is the wrong choice for everyone. Going to college is a wonderful opportunity for many people. A memorable four years! It is a valuable next step after high school, a great way to begin adult life within the confines of a certain level of structure, and as everyone knows, it’s good to have on your resume. However, there are several other, equally valuable ways to tackle life after high school that will also allow you to live your best life.

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SO WHAT ARE SOME ALTERNATIVES? Start a business: There are approximately 582 million entrepreneurs in the world. Of these, 252 million are female entrepreneurs! New entrepreneurs in the US have a very high success rate… around 78% stay in business past the first year. If you have something of quality that you can market to interested buyers and are driven to succeed, you have the right combination to find success as an entrepreneur. All you need to begin is a computer and Wi-Fi connection. You can get to work right in the comfort of your own home. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Attend community college: Attending community college can have huge financial advantages. The average college credit… just one credit…can cost nearly $600, while a community college credit costs an average of $142. Spending time at community college can also make the transition to a four year college easier. It gives you time to clarify your interests and decide what field of study you really want to pursue.

Attend trade or vocational school: Trade schools are generally private, for profit schools that prepare students for a particular career. Many community colleges may have similar programs and be more affordable, so look closely at both! Trade schools offer programs in areas such as welding, auto mechanics, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC).

Military: It’s not for everyone, but military service can be a highly regarded alternative to college. In this career, you will experience travel, learn valuable life skills, and have your education ultimately paid for. It’s by no means an easy alternative and would require a lot of soul searching, but it can be just the right fit for some.

Apply for entry-level positions: Are you ready to get to work? Find a field you are interested in and start sending resumes. Starting in an entrylevel position can pay off big down the road.

Many employers value loyalty and experience which they view as being equivalent to higher education. Getting an entry-level position will give you the experience you need and if you are smart, hardworking, have leadership skills and new ideas to offer, you will be able to move up the ladder. If one job doesn’t suit you, you can always try something else.

Become a Realtor: Selling real estate can be a very lucrative field and it requires no college.

All that’s needed is a real estate pre-licensing course, passing the licensing exam, activating your license and you are ready to join a career in which top producers can make millions!

CONSIDER YOUR ALTERNATIVES What path an individual takes depends on many different factors, and what works well for one person may be completely wrong for another. There are finances to consider as well as personalities and even lifelong dreams.

There are exceptional talents to take into account and also limitations.

College is one path to a successful future, but not the only path. If you take a look around and see what other options are available, you might be able to imagine possibilities that hadn’t even occurred to you. Considering the many alternatives can make all the difference.

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Should Your Brand Offer Custom Work?

This column is meant to serve as a resource for readers who seek inspiration and knowledge for building their own small business brands. Through actionable advice, find the encouragement to help you keep living your life with hustle and heart.

Your brand isn’t one size fits all. In fact, it may not even be one size fits most, and that’s ok!

The mission behind your business, the vision for where it’s going and what you sell can absolutely be specific to the kind of customers that you want to serve. The option to offer custom products or custom services, however, is a way to appeal to your specific audience in a way that feels more personalized and unique.

By creating this type of work for yourself, it could easily become one of your favorite or least favorite aspects of what you sell.

That’s because custom work isn’t for everyone! While you can find lots of competitor businesses offering it up, you have to ask yourself a few important questions to determine if the choice is right for you and your brand.

Here we go!

#1 ASK YOURSELF: IS THIS A “WANT” IN MY INDUSTRY? When it comes to your products or services, what are your customers’ wants and needs regarding them? Are there specific requests you’ve received in the past to create something you didn’t already offer? Think about others in your industry and how your work may differ from theirs. Do you see opportunities for custom orders or listings that could easily be part of what you do as a brand? While you may have your consistent offers or collections available, your customer may just go gaga over being able to order something created just for them. If you have been on the brink of providing that custom option, this can definitely play a part in the deciding factor.

#2 ASK YOURSELF: IS IT WORTH MY TIME AND ENERGY? Custom work means added urgency, communication, and workload, typically all surrounding the customer placing the order. Think about your average workweek and envision the time it would take to add these additional responsibilities into it. Try to give yourself a moment to picture how it feels as a whole. Do you see space to commit to the creativity and execution of custom requests without altering the other aspects of your workweek?

Maybe there are opportunities where this work would fit perfectly and challenge you professionally. Are there other ways to capitalize on custom orders, such as adding what you create permanently to your offering afterward or reusing certain aspects? For example, if you take photos of custom art pieces you create for a customer, perhaps you can utilize them for marketing purposes.

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#3 ASK YOURSELF: IS THIS A MONEY MAKER OR A MONEY TAKER? Having a strong process in place for custom work is often an afterthought for many small businesses but it’s important in order to set expectations up front for yourself and your customer. Having that process include increased pricing for custom work, requesting a paidin-full or partial deposit at time of ordering, communicated turnaround times, and even a cutoff for how many custom slots you’re allotting for within a specific timeframe can all help you see your bottom line more clearly. Can you see the profit advantage of providing custom work or does it feel like more work than it’s worth? You don’t want to be putting more money and time into customer orders and not seeing your rightful return.

#4 ASK YOURSELF: DOES IT BRING ME JOY? This is one of the most important questions of all! You can do lots of things as a brand that could be making money, but make sure it brings you joy. Does the initial excitement you feel over a custom order coming in stay long-term or are you quickly met with dread after it arrives, realizing that you have to actually do it? More often than not, people recognize this as a red flag that custom work may not be the right choice for them. Maybe you feel like your creativity is put in a box when you do a custom order? Then again, perhaps it’s giving you the chance to do something new and exciting? Be honest with yourself to find out which one you are and hold onto your joy!

Now that you’ve asked yourself the tough questions, where do you stand as a brand when it comes to custom work? Are you “all systems go!” or ready to take it off the table? Remember, it’s not always about what sells, so if you feel like you’re closer to the “no” side of things, give yourself permission to say “goodbye” and concentrate on your pre-made products and offers. Your business will be stronger for it!

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BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Within the past few months on social media, you may have seen two new words pop up on your feed – enneagram types. These words are personality descriptions and are often used to help people discover more about themselves and allow for personal, spiritual, and career growth. Within an enneagram, a person learns more about their inner workings, relationships, and strengths based on nine emotional descriptions and while these types are on the newer side to our society, they have actually been around since 1915.

Within each of these types, a person also explores their three centers of intelligence and perception: the head, heart, and body. The head serves as the known intellectual center and is used for rational thinking, ideas, and plans. This personality relies on their intellectual thinking to make decisions. As for the heart, this is your emotional center and is known for processing all feelings, empathy, and reactions towards others. Lastly, the body is the instinctual center or the center that tells you to “follow your gut.” In this area, a person’s movement, awareness, social belonging and security are housed. Depending on your type, you may be stronger in one intelligence and perception area compared to the other two.

Moscow philosopher and teacher George Gurdjieff used this ancient Christian and Sufi tradition of a nine-pointed diagram in his human development courses. A few decades later, in the 1960s, Oscar Ichazo added the nine personality types, which were then introduced to modern psychology by Dr. Claudio Naranjo and others in Berkeley, California.

Today, the enneagram types serve as a concept and framework for psychologists, business consultants, and others who are guiding others through life situations. Think of an enneagram as a personality test, similar to the Myers-Briggs test. To find out their own, a person will answer a series of emotionally-based questions to determine their core emotion and personality out of the nine descriptions, which are: the reformer/the perfectionist, the helper/the giver, the achiever, the individualist, the investigator, the loyalist/the skeptic, the enthusiast, the challenger, and the peacemaker. According to The Enneagram Institute, these nine types can be described as:

Going deeper into the categories, the helper/giver, the achiever, and the individualist are tied to the heart. The investigator, the enthusiast, and the loyalist are connected mainly to the head. As for the body, the challenger, the peacemaker, and the reformer are the key category types associated.

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1. The Reformer / The Perfectionist – a person who is rational and idealistic but with self-control.

2. The Helper / The Giver – a person who is caring, people-pleasing, and generous.

3. The Achiever – a person who is success-oriented and can adapt well.

4. The Individualist – a person who is expressive, sensitive, but often withdrawn.

5. The Investigator – a person who is innovative, perceptive, and can be intense at times.

6. The Loyalist / The Skeptic – a person who is committed, responsible, and security-oriented.

7. The Enthusiast – a person who is busy, spontaneous, and fun.

8. The Challenger – a person who is powerful, self-confident, and confrontational 9. The Peacemaker – a person who is easygoing and agreeable.

After researching more about enneagram types, I find them very intriguing. Online tests, such as the one on truity.com, are widely available for you to find out your enneagram type. In the test, you are asked many questions on six different pages. These questions relate to your responsibilities, security, emotions, etc.

As for me, my results stated that my main enneagram type is 6 or the loyalist with the giver and perfectionist coming shortly behind. Looking at my personality, actions, and habits, I can completely see why these are my top 3 categories.

Enneagram types are fun and useful ways to help people learn more about themselves and why they do certain things. The purpose of these types is to help others better their lives, relationships, and goals. The test doesn’t take long to complete, but the results will be valuable in many different ways. What is your enneagram type?

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TYPE 2: THE HELPER

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A harmonious stream of piano arpeggios and Tibetan singing bowls fills the room and I feel calmer and more focused. Used since ancient times, music as a healing force is becoming more popular since, unlike medications, which can have undesirable side effects, music offers multiple health benefits with no risk.

While ancient cultures traditionally used music to ward off evil spirits, today’s healing music improves well-being, focus, and even productivity in the workplace.

Current research on the healing effects of sound and music therapy suggests that music can improve a variety of illnesses and conditions, including PTSD, autism, learning disabilities, behavioral and psychiatric disorders, dementia, and depression.

You can reward yourself with music - ear candy - just like you might treat yourself to some dark chocolate, a good cuppa tea, or other pleasurable stimuli. Potential health benefits of healing music include lowered stress and anxiety levels, immune system support, stabilized moods, lowered blood pressure and cholesterol levels, pain relief, improved sleep, and lowered risk for cardiovascular disease and stroke.

Sound healing includes a wide selection to choose from. There’s something for everyone, from minimalist ambient soundscapes with abstract melodies to more complex, multi-layered arrangements with lyrics. Instead of just listening to music, healing therapy also includes singing, playing instrument(s), moving to music, meditation, and energy healing (like reiki).

TYPES OF HEALING SOUNDS & SONGS

Healing sound waves can benefit us at any age and are believed to be beneficial as early as in utero when pre-natal music therapy benefits both mothers and babies. Sounds and songs can influence a developing baby’s intelligence, and a fetus may respond to what she/he hears, including melody, rhythm, and vibration, as well as the mother’s unique voice.

BINAURAL BEATS - With this non-invasive, self-help sound wave therapy, the right and left ears receive different frequency tones, yet the brain perceives these as a third, single tone. Different frequencies, like delta, theta, alpha, beta, and gamma, can promote varying states of alertness, concentration, relaxation, and creativity while awake or asleep.

Specific sound patterns with a repetitive sequence of 3, 6, and 9 may balance energy, improve relationships, and help overcome fear.

We are biologically built to respond to sound stimuli, instinctively bobbing our heads, clapping or snapping, or tapping our feet to rhythms we hear and feel. In the same vein, our bodies, minds, and spirits respond to sounds that encourage health and healing.

NATURE SOUND EFFECTS - Ocean waves, birds’ songs, and running water. Bring the great outdoors inside and soothe your senses with sounds of the natural world. If you can’t go to the mountains for a hike, bike around a trail, go for a nature walk, or get outdoors at all, listening to sounds or songs with nature elements can help.

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SINGING BOWLS - Since the 12th century, Tibetan singing bowls produce a deep, resonant sound that relaxes and heals.

Bowls can be used solo or together, like an orchestra. They are believed to reduce anger, stress, depression, and fatigue.

GONGS - Gongs have been used for healing since at least 4,000 B. C. They transform you into a relaxed and meditative state within just 60-90 seconds of resonance. When tuning forks are calibrated and held up to specific parts of the body to relieve tension, they can assist with pain management, provide emotional balance, and open blocked energy channels.

NEW AGE - One of the more difficult genres of music to define is New Age, which is an umbrella style for a variety of classical, ambient, electronic, jazz, and pop music.

Whether it’s the melodic or rhythmic vocals that move you most, ambient soundscapes that linger in the background, nature sounds that make you feel like you’ve just taken a walk through a forest by a babbling brook, culturally rich and expressive songs from around the world, or something else, there’s something for your ears.

Ever gotten the chills or felt a tingle in your spine listening to a song? You can tap the power of healing music and embrace healthy, mindful music that unites your mind, body, and spirit while cultivating natural healing.

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Celebrating the Beauty of Nature

BY MEGAN TAYLOR April is packed full of holidays, including everything from Easter and Earth Day to Financial Literacy month, and we are going to focus on Earth Day in this month’s column. When looking at Earth Day, there are many different aspects of the holiday to consider. Some people focus on the environmental component, such as recycling, composting, etc. while others give more interest to nature and its beauty. The world is full of amazing places with rich history, culture, and powerful landscapes and there are many books that have captured these sites. While we can’t truly travel right now, reading and flipping through pages of nature books can help provide us with a sense of peace, relaxation, and adventure. Here are three of the best nature books that celebrate its beauty.

THE SENSE OF WONDER: A CELEBRATION OF NATURE FOR PARENTS & CHILDREN

by Patricia MacLachlan

by Rachel Carson

YOU ARE HOME: AN ODE TO NATIONAL PARKS

MY FRIEND EARTH

by Evan Turk

An oldie, but a goodie by famous scientist and conservationist Rachel Carson. Published in 1965, The Sense of Wonder describes a visit Carson shared with her grandnephew, Roger Christie, at her cottage in Maine in 1955. During this time, Carson and Roger explored the nearby forests, waters, and tide pools. As the two discovered more about nature, Carson was inspired by the natural beauty and wanted to share it with others. Along with her stories, photographer Nick Kelsh adds photographs to match the descriptions. Through the pages, readers are taken on journeys through different forms of nature and are able to see the attractiveness of these landscapes. The Sense of Wonder is a good read for inspiration for both adults and children.

Rachel Carson once said, “If a child is to keep alive their inborn sense of wonder, they need the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with them the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.”

In these picturesque pages, You Are Home: An Ode to National Parks celebrates our country’s national parks and the animals that live within them. The United States is home to 60 national parks, but only 23 are featured in the book, allowing readers the opportunity to absorb all of the beauty from Maine to Hawaii and all the states in between. Along with images, poetic captions are written to highlight the various national parks. This book is a great way to learn about our nation, pick different travel sites, or to just look at beautiful images.

Readers, young and old, meet their friend, Earth, and all the many things she does for everyone in this timeless children’s book. Earth shows us how she creates the different types of weather, takes care of the animals, and much more.

In addition, readers learn about what they can do to help Earth in return as well as learning about various nature and science concepts within the environment. My Friend Earth is a great celebration for Earth Day and will have readers excited to explore Earth’s elegance and everything it provides for us. Plus, it was awarded the Mighty Girl 2020 Book of the Year.

As with many holidays, celebrations don’t have to last only 24 hours. Earth Day, and looking at our magnificent Earth, can be commemorated throughout the whole year with these books and many more.

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BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

I look over the landscape of my lived decades with pride, amazement, sadness, and also an occasional but profound “What in the world were you thinking?” It is as if I’ve lived many lives within this one, connected span of years, tracked on the surface by the height of my stilettos, the length of my hair, my changing surname, address, job, and all of the innumerable details that make up a chapter in time. I want to open every one of these chapters and sit my younger self down for a chat. I want to affirm her, praise her, console her, and yes, share with her what I know now, that I wish I knew then.

I want to tell her this one thing, above all else: No matter what, it will be okay. No. Matter. What.

When I reached out to my She-Circle, I found I wasn’t alone. My wisewoman friends also want to take that sacred journey backwards in time, to speak with understanding and compassion to their younger selves. And while that isn’t really possible, what we can do is put it out there so that every woman might come to trust that no matter what, it will be okay. No. Matter. What.

“Find strength in knowing that one continues, regardless.” There are moments when you may doubt your ability to scratch your way back up from the abyss of loss, grief, or despair, but you will. Know that there is more beyond. When this truth fills your knowing and quiets the doubt, you will do what you need to do. You will move forward, one incremental step at a time.

“Understand that when you feel insecure, you are not broken.”

You may sometimes confuse feeling like you are “not enough” with being fundamentally flawed or broken. This false idea will mess with you and keep you stuck. The mere presence of breath confirms that you are not broken. Draw strength from it. Trust it. You don’t need to have all of the answers right now. It doesn’t work like that. Trust yourself to figure things out, one “thing” at a time.

“Recognize your fear of seeing yourself differently.”

Change, chosen or thrust upon you, may rattle your sense of self, leaving you feeling uncertain and unmoored. Know that it is only the fear that comes with seeing – and experiencing – yourself in a new way. Who you are doesn’t change; how you manifest, does.

There is beauty and possibility in that; take one step at a time as you stay connected to your core.

“Don’t be afraid to announce yourself as you reinvent yourself.”

As a woman, you will “reinvent” yourself throughout your life cycle.

You won’t always feel ready-enough, good-enough. You may feel like an imposter. Resist the urge to minimize the person you are becoming. Once you claim her, you will begin to believe her. Once you believe her, you will own her, acting and choosing in accordance with who she is.

“Never stop pursuing the most authentic version of you.” Learn to recognize when you are over-adapting and contorting yourself to fit someone else’s idea of who should be. Never distance yourself from the true you, the one and only you. When you find that you have strayed, forgive yourself and go back home to the true source of your greatness.

And one more thing, Younger Self, check in with me when you get here to let me know what I left out – what you wish I’d told you.

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Amp Up Your Immune System Arsenal + Avoid the Bacterial Baddies BY SUSAN B. B. SCHABACKER

Whether you’re trying to avoid coronavirus, cancer, colds, or other illnesses, there are many ways to boost your immune system to help ward off bacterial bad guys. Common health-boosting suggestions include a healthier diet, more active lifestyle, and additional supplements. But let’s expand this list with other options for preventative measures and overall health.

PREBIOTICS AND PROBIOTICS – Supportive of helpful bacteria, fiber-rich prebiotics, and fermented probiotics can benefit the mind-body connection in the microbiome, improve digestive health and support mental health, alleviating some symptoms of depression.

ANTIOXIDANTS AND ADAPTOGENS – Antioxidants play a key role in preventing illnesses, reducing oxidative stress, and combatting free radicals that can harm cells and body function. Adaptogens can increase physical and emotional resiliency and are also known to trigger the production of hormones and to alter stress chemicals.

VITAMIN C, VITAMIN D3, ZINC, AND B-COMPLEX – Vitamin C serves many beneficial purposes, including improving immunity to prevent illnesses, reducing inflammation and uric acid levels to prevent gout, lowering blood pressure and risk of heart disease, and protecting memory and cognitive functioning. Vitamin D3 helps our bodies maintain optimal levels of calcium and phosphorus and may provide protection from respiratory infections. Zinc responds to infections and illnesses by activating T-cells and is known to support the immune system and shorten a cold. B vitamins play an important role in regulating biological responses.

Vitamin B6 makes new blood cells, T cells, and transports oxygen throughout the body, while vitamin B12 is known to boost energy.

EXERCISE AND RELAXATION – Sick of running on a treadmill? Try jump roping, a dance party, or hopscotch, and have more fun with your workouts.

Some key health benefits of exercise include flushing bacteria out of lungs, slowing the release of stress hormones, and helping the body fend off diseases.

Body conditioning and restful relaxation are equally important. Incorporate tai chi, yoga, Pilates, chi gong, reiki, massage (including reflexology), and other healthy practices into your daily routines. Some benefits of relaxation include lowered risk of stroke, improved heart health and memory, and better management of weight and depression.

POSITIVITY AND MINDFULNESS – Studies find that negativity decreases immune response, so stay positive. By staying on the bright side, you can lengthen your lifespan, help your heart, increase resistance to a cold, and cope during stressful situations. Mindfulness practices can activate higher brain functioning, lower blood pressure and heart rate, and increase focus and concentration while helping to reduce anxiety.

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TIPS FOR HEALTHIER HABITS • Detoxify with a relaxing bath • Enjoy herbal remedies and spices • Focus on healthy nutrition and micronutrients • Get those vaccinations • Watch a scary movie • Get gaming • Chocoholics rejoice by treating yourself to dark chocolate • Get laughing - crack jokes and tune into comedy • Make time for a spa (sauna and steam room) and massage with essential oils

• Sleep and rest • Stay hydrated and drink teas and tonics • Eliminate harmful substances and toxic ingredients • Enjoy relationships, social support, and romance • Wash those hands frequently • Music therapy – write songs, sing, and dance to music – your own and/or others’ • Pet therapy • Nature therapy

DON’T MISS THIS FRUITALICIOUS VIT C POWERHOUSE DRINK • Peel and blend a green apple, beet, carrot, mango, orange, and add fresh grated ginger and turmeric root (or powder). Perfectly refreshing and oh so good for you!

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed trying to stay healthy and not grow paranoid about getting sick, but don’t let that get you down. Just do the best you can and make better choices. Despite how out-ofcontrol we may feel with illnesses running wild, we can still do what is in our control to the best of our abilities.

The water you drank instead of soda, stairs you took instead of the elevator, and positive affirmation that replaced a negative rant can add up.

Habitually foster healthier habits that are helpful, not harmful.

Even the smallest things add up, and short-term choices lead to long-term results. Get informed and take action as you live your life to the fullest!

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Britney Dent is the director of programs for LEAD Girls of NC. “In this new role, I will be overseeing all of our programs as we expand to serve more girls in our fifth year,” said Britney. She received her degree in sociology and human development/family studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. In her spare time, her hobbies include traveling, dance fitness and spending time with her husband, Maurice, and three children.

Kelly Mayo is an artist and the owner of Camel City Glass. She started the business during the pandemic and has been able to donate a portion of sales the past year to those impacted by the pandemic. She has a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and a master’s degree in management and leadership. Kelly is also a stay-at-home mother to triplets and has been homeschooling amidst the pandemic during which she got her kids and husband involved in the stained-glass business. Her husband creates frames and stands while her kids help her package.

Ginger Gallagher is the president of Vela Strategic Marketing and Public Relations in Winston-Salem. She has a bachelor’s degree from Greensboro College and a MBA from Wake Forest University (WFU). She also recently earned a MSL from WFU. When not at work, Ginger still enjoys training and competing in martial arts with her niece, Ruby Gallagher. She has done martial arts throughout her life and has achieved the status of ninth degree grand master black belt. Her husband, Barry Gilbert, is also a black belt. She has also recently started taking piano lessons and enjoys traveling.

Lei Lei Patterson is a registered nurse and the owner of Lei Lei’s Bakery. She received her bachelor’s in nursing from Winston-Salem State University.

She has been a registered nurse for more than 20 years and has been a bakery shop owner for the past seven years. “It is such a blessing that, seven years later, it’s still working and even better each year,” said Lei Lei. She is a member of the Female Founder Collective, Hey Mamma and is a Maverick Award recipient. In her spare time, Lei Lei enjoys baking as a therapeutic passion, worshipping and spending time with her husband, four children and one granddaughter.

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Rebecca Subbiah has been a registered dietitian for 18 years, graduating with a degree in nutrition and dietetics in Scotland in 2001.

She is the owner of Anchored Nutrition Therapy. She has worked in a variety of clinical areas, always having a passion for one on one counseling and truly connecting with folks listening to their stories about life, food and health. Rebecca has volunteered as a master gardener and set up school gardens as well as run a small farm with a focus on edible flowers. She loves travel, global cuisine, cooking, being with her two children and husband while exploring and enjoying nature. Her love of nature and being present in the moment, cooking and embracing different cultures brings mindfulness and helps to notice the little things. “By looking at the big picture and partnering with you on your journey, it will be fun, tasty and nourishing; you will learn to trust yourself around food, know your value and the need to care for yourself and seek out new adventures,” said Rebecca. She enjoys helping people feel grounded, worthy of caring for themselves and offering support on their wellness journey. In her spare time, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband and two children as well as gardening, cooking, blogging and traveling.

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Brittany Youngblood is a self-published children’s book author. She graduated from Appalachian State University in 2011 with a BSBA in accounting and then worked in the commercial printing industry for more than eight years in Raleigh. She had always dreamed of writing a children’s book and had the idea for her first book in 2018, but her husband’s job promotion transferred them to Winston Salem, putting her book on hold. They also found out Brittany was pregnant with their first child which was an addition to their family they were praying for. After their daughter, Hayden, was born, Brittany became a stay-at-home mother and was inspired to start her book. She was reading all these wonderful books to her daughter every day and wanted to be able to read her baby a book that she wrote. In 2020, she revised the manuscript, found an amazing artist who saw her vision for the illustrations and completed countless hours of research learning how to self-publish and market a children’s book. Her dream of becoming an author was brought to life and her goal in writing is to inspire children to grow their love of learning and reading. She loves spending time outdoors, and she loves animals (especially birds). Her first book is titled, “Sea Flap-Flap” which is for sale on Amazon and her author website, brittany-youngblood.com. Her second book is nearing completion and is titled, “The Chameleon and the Crayon Box.”

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She is full body certified in Active Release Technique (ART) as well as Webster Certified. As a ten-year veteran of the Greensboro Fire Department and an avid fitness enthusiast, she advocates for keeping her patients and the community healthy and fit. Dr. Peacock competed at the world-class level placing second and third in the world in the Fire Fighter combat challenge and currently still holds the NC state record.

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Things to Cherish as You & Your Family Get Older

BY KAREN COOPER

Even though last year seemed to last YEARS…. we all know that sometimes the days are very long, but the years fly by! Our children go from warm, snuggly babies to preschoolers who still need us for everything, to middle schoolers we hardly recognize, to adults who barely cross our paths. “Where does the time go?” How many times do we ask this question? Really, where does it go?

Grandparents – If you still have grandparents around and you all enjoy each other’s company, make the most of your time with them! Ask them all the questions you’ve ever wanted to and write things down! Allow the children to spend time with them without electronics so they can really talk to each other. They will be so glad they had this opportunity even if they don’t understand it right now.

Meals together – Everyone is busy; the kids have sports, friends, jobs, so many things to do when they’re older! You don’t want them to miss out on anything, but it often leaves family meals by the wayside. When you do get a meal together, whether at home or out, make the most of it! Leave phones in the bedroom and really talk to each other about your lives and what you’re hoping for in the future.

As you and your family grow older, you may experience loss of loved ones, changes in family dynamics due to aging parents or grandparents, children getting married and starting their own family branches, and a whole host of other things that may pull you off balance. Your life, which once seemed steady and predictable, can become unreliable and indefinite. This may make you want to hold on tighter to what you have or just appreciate the ones you love more intentionally as you come to understand that life really is short, and things don’t last forever.

Trips in the car – Some of our best conversations with kids happen in the car. As they get older and drive themselves, we are hardly ever in the car together. For this reason, cherish car rides to visit relatives or go on vacation. Those rides are truly special times. Make it a tech-free zone… no matter how far their eyes roll back in their heads.

Having friends around – Having young people around keeps you young. You learn all the latest trends in fashion, music, lingo…you get to remember how to be cool. (Don’t kid yourself… you’re really not.) Enjoy the hustle and bustle of having the kids’ friends around. The nest will be empty soon enough.

Any and all conversations & the opportunity to give advice – When your kids are young, it seems like all they do is ask questions. However, once they hit the teenage years, they can get pretty quiet. This is why it’s so important to listen when they talk to you…. for whatever reason and especially when they want your advice. If they are confiding in you and asking for your guidance, you can feel pretty good about the trust you’ve built with them. Bravo!

Hugs and I love you – When the kids are little, some of the time, you just want them to go to sleep so you can be free! When they get older, you realize how nice it was that they wanted to sit beside you, sit on your lap, and love on you all the time. Make the most of those big kid hugs, and I love you’s! Hold on tight and never hesitate to tell them how wonderful they are and how proud you are of them.

Here are some ideas for making the most of things that really matter so we can all (hopefully) enjoy every day to the fullest…

Holidays – Holidays are a special time for families. The way we come together can change as families grow and there can be sadness as loved ones pass away or as gatherings we counted on don’t happen the same way anymore. Regardless of the situation, pull the ones you love close to you and take advantage of the people you have to share these special days with. Make a wonderful meal or go out and celebrate!

Make your own NEW traditions. Make the memories special for everyone so they will never forget.

Sporting events – Once the kids are in junior high and high school, the clock may be ticking on sporting events. Unless you’ve got a college athlete in the making, sports you’ve been watching (maybe since pre-school) could be coming to an end. Enjoy every game, enjoy their adrenaline rush when they score and when their team wins! Enjoy it all!

The laughter, the fighting, the chaos, all of it – Looking back over the lives we’ve led can make us even more appreciative of the people we love and those who love us back. It can make us value our time with people who may not always be in our lives or may be further away than we would like. It’s a bittersweet awareness when we face this truth…but it also frees us up to make new plans for the future – new plans that we might not have thought about, plans for ourselves, for a new life that’s unfolding.

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Retirement:

When One Door Closes: Lynda Meyer: A Portrait of Reinvention

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

“She fired me!”

“What are you talking about?”

“I’ve given twenty-five years to that shop and she just… let me go.”

“What happened?”

“Said she ‘no longer needed me.’ I’m done. Finished.”

I could understand how she would feel that way. After all, she was 62 years old and had worked in the vintage clothing shop for a quarter of a century. She was seemingly too old for some things - like a “real job”- and too young for others – like Medicare. My friend was nothing short of distraught.

But she wasn’t finished. Far from it!

Fast forward 15 years and this very same friend is wellpoised to tell a different story: “It was really hard. I was scared to death, but SOMEHOW, I made things work.”

She did indeed. At 77 years young, my friend looks back on “Lynda’s Antique Clothing Loft,” the shop in Adams, MA that she opened after being “let go.” With a successful run behind her, she now works at her shop just two days a week – completely by choice. While the early years were difficult and fraught with concern, she slowly developed a loyal following and a solid reputation as a knowledgeable and trustworthy shopkeeper. Over time, however, her niche market’s clientele became smaller as vintage became less in vogue amongst the general population, particularly in her tiny locale.

“How am I going to get more customers?”

“That’s a tough one. What are you thinking?”

She was thinking she’d better take action. First, she engaged her millennial niece, Leah Mulartrick, and opened “Evawagenfish,” an Etsy shop named after Leah’s grandmother, thus creating a worldwide market for her exquisite collection. Lynda was the curator, the one who wrote the descriptions, while her niece was the mastermind behind the technology. Next, she began to cultivate her identity as an antique clothing historian, curator, and lecturer. It made sense. She loved clothing, was well-read in history and had a way of telling a story that included the unforgettable manner in which she “undressed” mannequins in the process. Today, museums and historical societies hire my friend to give lectures, appraise their collections, and catalog their clothing archives. When she calls me while on a hike in the Berkshire mountains, I ask the question.

“When are you going to retire?”

“Who says I have to?”

Indeed.

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LESSONS FROM THE REINVENTION JOURNEY My friend’s story might have been a sad tale of forced retirement. But because of Lynda’s ingenuity, tenacity, and resourcefulness, it was anything but! Here are lessons to consider when a door closes and you’re faced with what to do next: Remember that endings are entrées to new beginnings. Life as you know it may be “over” when you find yourself unexpectedly “retired.” This is precisely the time to become “the CEO of You” and begin writing that next chapter.

Work from your core strengths and interests. Your key strengths, interests, and abilities can be channeled in new ways that may never have occurred to you. When you work from these, you stay true to who you are while leveraging what you know and love.

Be willing to adapt. This is where many people get stuck. Lynda is the first to say that she “hates” technology. But that doesn’t stand in the way of her learning what she absolutely needs to know in order to do what she wants to do.

Tap into the expertise of others. Don’t forget that your “tribe” and even the circles in which they move can help and support you. Even better? Do as my friend does: she supports them on their own journeys of reinvention.

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SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Relive the folly of your college-aged youth with the greatest student music of all time. Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, while written long after his college days, is based on German fraternity drinking songs. Chopin, already a piano prodigy, completed his Piano Concerto No. 2 while still a student with help from his classmates in Warsaw.

Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique is a hallucinatory love letter, of sorts, to a college crush from his days at the Paris Conservatoire. greensborosymphony.org

SEEDS FOR THE SOUL: SEEDS OF JOY WOMEN’S DAY RETREAT 8:30am-4pm, River Oaks Community Church, 1855 Lewisville-Clemmons Road in Clemmons. Seeds of Joy is an all-day women’s retreat where you will learn how to have joy even during struggles.

Zoe Elmore and Cyndee Ownbey will be speaking and leading breakout sessions.

Your day will include praise and worship music, two messages about finding joy in a fallen world, prayer and reflection time, a catered lunch, giveaways and more! Childcare is provided for infants through fifth grade (lunch and snacks for kids included). Cost: $35/person. www.facebook.com/roccwomen

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APRIL 18 BEETHOVEN & SCHUMANN CHAMBER EVENT 4pm, UNCG School of Music, 100 McIver Street in Greensboro. Cost: $6-$32/ person. greensborosymphony.org

MAPP CLASS Youth Unlimited Inc., 338 Burton Avenue in High Point. A MAPP Class is the required first step to becoming a licensed foster parent in NC. The class is free and requires no further commitment, therefore, it is an excellent way to explore if fostering is right for you. youthunlimited.cc

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KENNY G 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro. Relax to the mellow sounds of Grammy award-winning saxophonist, Kenny G as he performs “Havana,” “Forever in Love,” “Heart and Soul,” “Silhouette” and “My Heart Will Go On.” greensborosymphony.org

APRIL 25 YOGA WORKSHOP WITH CINDY DOLLAR 9-11am, Sunrise Yoga Studio -- Online.

Cindy Dollar is back for a Zoom workshop!

Sick of being stuck in the COVID doldrums?

Join Cindy for a morning filled with chest openers and twists to help beat the COVID doldrums by renewing our mindset and moving our bodies. It’s time to get on the mat and out of our heads! For all the details and/or to sign up: sunriseyoga.net/yogaworkshops/. Cost: $30/person.

BLUE RIDGE VIRTUAL ECO FAIR 1-7pm, Virtual Online Event. Floyd and our surrounding communities in the Blue Ridge Mountains are known for their independence and creativity. As we face huge environmental issues, what can individuals and small communities do?

How do we make choices that matter?

Hear stories from the front line: farmers, small business owners, tiny householders, gardeners, alternative energy and transport advocates, local environmental activists and more. Let keynote speaker Zach Bush, MD inspire you to “thrive within nature” as we gather together to explore the topic of a sustainable future.

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APRIL 29 MAESTROS AND MENDELSSOHN 8pm, Steven Tanger Performing Arts Center, 300 North Elm Street in Greensboro.

Maestro Dmitry Sitkovetsky takes both podium and soloist’s position in this Masterworks spectacular. Mendelssohn’s concerto, six years in the making, has become a titan among the violin repertoire. Another titanic work, Richard Strauss’ Zarathustra employs massive forces of strings, winds and brass to bring Nietzsche’s classic to life – and goes well beyond its well-known opening fanfare, immortalized in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Weber’s sprightly Freischütz overture opens. greensborosymphony.org

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DEBUSSY STRING QUARTET CHAMBER EVENT 7-8:30pm, UNCG School of Music, 100 McIver Street in Greensboro. Cost: $6-$32/ person. greensborosymphony.org

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SPRING INTO ART: GATEWAY NATURE PRESERVE’S VIRTUAL ART SALE AND FUNDRAISER Virtual (https://gatewaynaturepreserve. org/). The biennial art sale will be online this year and will feature original work from up to 60 local artists who find inspiration in nature. Artwork will include original two- and three-dimensional works in all media. Proceeds will support Gateway’s environmental education outreach and site-improvement projects.

Gateway Nature Preserve, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is Winston-Salem’s only environmentaleducation park.

MAY 8 GOAT YOGA 8:30am, The Farm at Henley Hill, 6890 Henley Hill Drive. Join us for an amazing hour of yoga led by our certified instructor, Fontaine Gervasi, while the goats enjoy grazing and hanging out with you. Yoga is for all levels and most ages.

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Conversations with Your BFF Like most women, I like diamonds.

There I said it! One of my favorite pieces of jewelry was my engagement ring. It has a beautiful center diamond with smaller ones on each side, but obviously, I can’t wear it since I’m divorced, because it does look like an engagement ring. Since I divorced, I will try it on just to see how pretty it is and then put it back in the jewelry box. One day I started thinking, ‘Is it weird to still like my engagement ring? And what can I do with it after divorce?’ Well, I’m so glad I asked myself that.

REPURPOSE THE DIAMONDS The day I seriously began thinking about recycling my engagement ring, I asked my BFF what she thought about the idea. Her reply, ‘Personally, I put mine away and never look at it.

I’m afraid if I made it into another ring, I’d look down and chop my hand off!’

As you can tell, her marriage didn’t end on a positive note, other than she’s positive she’s glad he’s gone.

So maybe she wasn’t the best one to ask. I have a different take on the ring and the diamonds in it; one of the best days of my life was when I was proposed to and one of the best days of my life was the day I took that ring off. My divorce was mutual and a good thing for both of us, so the diamonds represent positives in my life. Therefore, I designed a ring to take me into my next chapter of life.

Jewelers suggest taking the jewels from your engagement ring and fashioning them into a new creation, perhaps a necklace, a bracelet, or another ring like I did. My design doesn’t resemble an engagement ring, which was important to me.

SAVE IT FOR YOUR CHILDREN If redesigning your ring for yourself isn’t of interest, you could save the ring to give to your child or child’s fiancée one day; it will serve as a token of marriage that was tough but led to a beautiful moment of new love in your child’s life. If you and your ex had a friendly co-parenting relationship after divorce, that will help remove some of the negative feelings possibly associated with the ring.

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‘What Do I Do with My Engagement Ring After Divorce?’

BY REBECCA COOPER

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, SELL IT! For some, like my BFF, the mere thought of seeing anything associated with your marriage makes you physically nauseous. If this is how you feel, then redesigning the jewels may not work for you.

Once one of the most important relationships of your life is over, any item associated with that ex can cause pain. The whole process of divorce is based on change and letting go. When you sell the ring, it’s not just about getting rid of an item you no longer need; it’s about removing the physical reminder that may undermine the process of healing. Should you decide to sell your ring, get an appraisal from a reputable jeweler to determine the ring’s value. Once you know its worth, you are more prepared to sell it, either to a jeweler or to a pawnshop. The act of ridding yourself of the ring can help you to start the new chapter in your life and that is just part of deciding to move on in life.

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