Forsyth Woman September 2022

September 2022

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RE-ELECT SHERIFF BOBBY KIMBROUGH

We Are Better Together.

Let’s Stay Together.

Bobby F. Kimbrough, Jr. Sheriff, Forsyth County, NC Bobby Kimborough Proven Leadership.

Passionate Commitment.

Purposeful Results.

I am honored to have served Forsyth County, NC as Sheriff for the last three years.

Everything that we promised in the first run for election, we have delivered.

From 21st Century Technology to building bridges within the community, from leveraging resources to maximize our capabilities to collaborating with both entity and grassroots leaders - our work has created a formidable blueprint that is making an impact not only in our county but around the state of North Carolina.

As your Sheriff, the Office of the People has made strides, broken many barriers, and elevated law enforcement in Forsyth County in many ways. We are just getting started. I ask for your vote in 2022. Most immediately, I ask for your financial support to run this race and win.

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EDITOR Keela Johnson Keela@ForsythMags.com

his issue marks SEVENTEEN years of Forsyth Woman! WOW!

Let’s take a walk down memory lane…

• September 2005 – The very first issue of Forsyth Woman was published • November 2007 – The debut issue of our sister magazine, Forsyth Family • November 2011 – We unveiled our wedding magazine, FW Engaged • September 2014 – The first ever Tour de Boutique event • January 2015 – The first issue of our annual relocation guide, Forsyth Community • January 2020 – The Forsyth Magazines Podcast launched • March 2022 – Our first ever Women on the Move Conference • September 2022 – The premiere issue of LKN Magazine I’m so proud of my mom, Keela, for following her dream of launching a magazine in her new hometown of Lake Norman! Be sure to pick up a copy next time you are in the area—and you can always read it online at lkn-magazine.com.

I was fifteen years old when the first issue of Forsyth Woman was published back in 2005.

I wrote a column called “Teen Talk,” helped deliver magazines each month and always knew in my heart that eventually I’d take over this business that my mom loved so much. I’ve grown to love this community more than I even thought possible and it’s an honor to be a part of it through these magazines. Through these pages, our events, our podcast… I feel that lifelong, meaningful connections and friendships have been made.

We love helping people tell their story and connecting our community. While I am passionate about it, it feels like more than passion. I believe it’s my calling - my purpose.

Speaking of purpose, I have big news to share! I’m opening a CrossFit gym with my boyfriend, Gavin, and business partner, Scott. If you know me, you know I’ve been hooked on CrossFit for several years. My love for CrossFit runs deep. CrossFit is all about community and that’s one of the big reasons why I love it so much. Washington Park CrossFit is coming soon and we couldn’t be more excited.

Being able to open a gym in a neighborhood I’ve quickly grown to love so much truly feels surreal! I’d love for you to come try it out for a week to see if it’s a good fit! You can learn more at washingtonparkcrossfit.com and by following us on Instagram, @washingtonparkcrossfit.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do, so throw off the bowlines, sail away from safe harbor, catch the trade winds in your sails.

Explore, Dream, Discover.” – Mark Twain In other news, this is your last chance to register for our 2022 Tour de Boutique! You may be wondering, what is the Tour de Boutique?

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SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Tamara Bodford

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Heather Spivey

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PUBLISHER Brooke Eagle Brooke@ForsythMags.com

Brooke Eagle (L) Keela Johnson (R) The team at Forsyth Magazines knows a thing or two about shopping, and more specifically, shopping trips.

Since 2010, we’ve hosted over 15 shopping events! We love turning a regular Saturday into an extraordinary Saturday with a shop-til-you-drop adventure! The Tour de Boutique is a self-guided tour of TEN local boutiques. These boutiques roll out the red carpet!

From exclusive discounts to mimosas and cupcakes.... they really know how to make a girl feel special. Shop at your own pace and earn chances to win door prize(s) at every stop you make!

We all know the value of shopping local. It helps stimulate the local economy, creates jobs, and brings tremendous value to our community. Learn more on page 24 and sign up today at tinyurl.com/2022TDB. Everyone who registers receives a pink crewneck “shop local” sweatshirt. I promise, you won’t want to miss this event!

The owner of South + Main boutique is gracing our cover this month! Thim’s store will be one of our stops on the tour again this year! You won’t want to miss her cover story on page 68. She shares insight on what she’s learned as a business owner over the last few years and her advice is GOOD. Last but certainly not least… be sure to join us for Girls’ Night Out on Wednesday September 14th at Bermuda Run Country Club! We’ll have live music, a photo booth, AlphaLit letters… and more! We’re collecting school supplies for the Educator Warehouse so the more supplies you bring, the more door prize tickets you’ll get! Reservations are required - learn more on page 98.

As always, you can stay up to date with anything and everything related to the magazines on our social media platforms (@forsythmags)!

Wishing you an amazing month of September and hope to see you at GNO!

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EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Vonda Henderson

BACK OFFICE & VIRTUAL ASSISTANT The Office Nerd, Denise Heidel

COVER PHOTOGRAPHER Jodie Brim Creative

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS JEJ Photos Jodie Brim Creative Megan Black Photography Photo Artistry by Melinda *others credited throughout accordingly

CONTENT EDITORS Kim Beane Meghan Corbett (Assistant)

SENIOR STAFF WRITER Carolyn Peterson

OTHER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Debbie Barr Karen Cooper Elisa Coppede Angelia Cornatzer Candice Deal Martie Emory Anne Glenn Denise Heidel Amy Hill Taryn Jerez Jean Marie Johnson Michael Johnson Debbie Lanier Debbie Linville Brooke Orr Susan Schabacker Renee Skudra Lauren Sephton Leslie Speas Erika Taylor Megan Taylor Sheridan Watkins *others credited throughout accordingly

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Forsyth Woman Disclaimer: Please note that the inclusion of stories and articles in Forsyth Woman magazine does not imply endorsement of products or people. The views of the authors are presented for information and entertainment only, and may not necessarily reflect the views of Forsyth Woman. Specifically, Forsyth Woman in no way endorses any claim associated with health and/or well being with respect to any particular person. We disclaim all warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. We will not be held responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any loss or damage that is caused or alleged to have been caused in connection with the use of, or reliance on, any content in this magazine. Forsyth Woman reserves the right to deny any advertisement or listing that does not meet Forsyth Woman standards. Submissions are welcome but unsolicited materials are not guaranteed to be returned. Forsyth Woman assumes no responsibility for information, products, services or statements made by advertisers or editorial contributors. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. ©2005 by Forsyth Woman, Inc.

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Alternatives to Coffee

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Tour de Boutique: October 1st 2022

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Hustling for the Hustle

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Thrifty Finds in Forsyth

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NEW! Smart Start of Forsyth County

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COVER STORY South + Main Boutique

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MEET THE TEAM BEHIND LKN MAGAZINE

SEPTEMBER 2022 | PREMIERE ISSUE

September 2022 | 11

A New Chapter in Lake Norman

MEET THE LKN MAGAZINE TEAM!

BY ROCKY THOMPSON, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE The story behind LKN Magazine is one of serendipity, lifelong friendship, family, and a horse-sized dog who wouldn’t hurt a fly that landed on his nose.

KEELA JOHNSON

LKN Magazine, Publisher

“RETIREMENT” AT THE LAKE

The story starts with Keela Johnson who, like a lot of folks, looked forward to retiring at the lake. In 2020, she left the on-the-ground operation of a family of publications she’d founded in Winston-Salem in the capable hands of her daughter Brooke, and moved to the lake full time.

MEET THE E T AM BEHINDN LK E Z MAGA IN

But anyone who spends five minutes with Keela knows she’s not a woman to sit still long.

While Brooke took Forsyth Woman magazine, Forsyth Family magazine, Forsyth Woman Engaged, and Forsyth Community magazines into the social media and podcasting era – Keela continued to help with their day-to-day operation from the lake. And while getting settled full-time at Lake Norman, she became better acquainted with the region.

“Lake Norman is an incredible community built up by so many businesses invested in the region,” Keela said. “I’m blessed that I’ve been able to build a career by producing magazines focused on positive content for over 16 years — and there is so much to celebrate and recognize here at the lake.”

After much discussion, Keela and Brooke took the step to expand their family of magazines and launch LKN Magazine.

A LIFELONG FRIEND MOVES HOME About this time, also drawn to the pace of lake life, Keela’s lifelong friend Barbara Minor moved from Atlanta back near her hometown, settling in Denver. Keela and Barbara had gone to school together and spent the summers hanging out at Barbara’s aunt and uncle’s Mooresville A-Frame with friends, swimming in the lake, camping out, and learning to waterski. The two celebrated her return to the lake, picking up just where they left off, and Barbara was thrilled to join the team launching the magazine.

NEW NEIGHBORS FROM THE NORTH

Meanwhile, next door to Keela, a family with New York plates pulled into the driveway to be greeted by the aforementioned horse-sized dog Carter, who happened to belong to Brooke.

The family that got out of the car, Kasey Jamison and her writer husband Rocky Thompson (yours truly), along with two kids, met everyone at once.

Kasey, eager to settle into Lake Norman life, made her the perfect serendipitous piece of the LKN Magazine puzzle.

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COLLABORATION IS KEY

“I’m especially excited about the collaboration aspect,” Brooke said. “Our cover shoot is a perfect example of our vision. We’ve always been about positive encouragement. During our photo shoot, we had two incredible photographers working side-by-side, sharing equipment, and laughing. What could have felt like a competition turned into a collaboration – one that elevated the entire experience and turned it into a better-together kind of moment.”

“I agree,” said Keela. “Every page of our magazines, including LKN Magazine, is rooted in the common love we share for the community. We know from our years with Forsyth Magazines the power of shop small.

We’ve seen the beauty that comes from celebrating the small business community, especially when competitors recognize one another’s successes and celebrate each other’s wins.”

A TENACIOUS TEAM OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS

The four of them, Keela, Brooke, Barbara, and Kasey, teamed up to bring LKN Magazine to the Forsyth Family of publications. Meet the four, and you’ll discover their excitement for the possibilities of the magazine are limitless.

LKN Magazine can be found in Harris Teeter & Food Lion stores from Statesville to north Charlotte as well as local restaurants, boutiques, gyms, salons and spas or online at Lkn-magazine.com. Call 888.892.3204 or email advertising@lkn-magazine.com to learn about advertising opportunities. Be sure to like LKN Magazine on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @lknmagazine.

“In Lake Norman, I’ve found a vibrant, active community of friendly people. I’m excited to engage with this dynamic group of folks and the members of my Lake Norman ‘neighborhood.’”

BROOKE EAGLE LKN Magazine, Associate Editor

“Though I graduated from High Point University with a degree in elementary education, I chose to join the magazines full time after college because I love this community and wanted to continue Mom’s celebration of the small business community.”

BARBARA MINOR

LKN Magazine, Sales and Marketing “I grew up visiting Lake Norman and always dreamed of living here, so I’m thrilled to call the Westport/Denver area home. After a successful career in administration and marketing, I’m excited to join the LKN team and continue sharing all that Lake Norman has to offer.”

KASEY JAMISON LKN Magazine, Chief Sales Officer

“After spending 17 years in New York City, building an advertising sales career with companies like The New York Times, Amazon, and Instacart, I’m excited to be a part of LKN Magazine. It perfectly blends my love for advertising and lake living.”

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A PASSION FOR PHOTOGRAPHY Since Megan was a teenager, she’s had a camera in her hands and loved freezing a moment in time in a photograph, but she’s only pursued photography as her livelihood for the past five years. “I started my photography business in June 2017 after my daughter’s 1st birthday session with a local photographer was a bust.

Thanks to teething and no time for a nap, we left the session with maybe one smile out of my daughter. So, the next morning I picked up a camera I had laying around the house and took her out and took her photos myself. After that was a success, I realized I wanted to do it more and more! After bribing my family and friends to let me take their photos, I finally got the courage to offer my services to the public. In October 2017, I had my first client and to this day, that client has booked me for all their big life events!” said Megan. In May 2021, with the support of her husband, Billy, Megan quit her full-time, 9-5 job and committed to her photography business.

Now, the sky’s the limit in the photography she does!

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HELPING PEOPLE CAPTURE LIFE’S MOMENTS “I take all types of photos from couples, engagements, weddings, maternity, lifestyle, newborns, first birthdays, families, and any moment my clients want to capture. I also work with local businesses, many featured in Forsyth Woman, to help share their stories in the magazine. You name it and I’m here for you! Lately, my favorite types of photos are weddings. I also love clients who continue to call and have me follow their special times in life…whatever they may be,” Megan commented.

Although Megan Black Photography is located in the Triad area, she’s available to travel and will happily do so for shoots outside the area.

“I have been to Utah twice and to Wyoming this year. Over the next few months, I have sessions coming up in Florida, South Carolina, and Montana.

I love making people feel good about themselves! It’s amazing how a photo can make someone feel. I’ve made so many connections and friends through my business. There’s something about a photo that can bring people together, as friends or family. I have always believed in ‘a photograph is a pause button on life’ and ‘photography is the memory of our lives.’ I’m so fortunate to be trusted by my clients to share in their lives and be part of getting those moments of a lifetime recorded. I love what I do!” stated Megan.

For more information on booking a session, email Megan Black at megan@meganblackphotography. com or call 336-817-7467. You can follow Megan Black Photography at @meganblackphotographync on Facebook and Instagram.

A P H Y . C O M

Even with today’s technology and ways to capture a moment in time, nothing truly shares a memory like a photograph. It’s that thought that Megan Black of Megan Black Photography said inspired her choice in pursuing photography not only as a passion, but as a career.

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Keeping It Real EYES FORWARD

BY DR. DEBBIE LANIER

Have you driven anywhere lately? How often did you use your rearview mirror?

How much of your focus remained glued to the windshield? To be sure, your forward focus got you to the intended spot!

It’s completely nonsensical to imagine reaching our destination while focused on that tiny mirror that reveals only what is behind us. Even small children understand this concept . . . to get where we’re going, we must focus forward.

Yet how often do we fixate on what magnifies our past? Even if we don’t converse about those things behind us, we certainly internally rehearse them entirely too often. In fact, if truth be told, so much of the junk back there deeply impacts decisions right here. (You know it’s true!)

What is it, back there? Perhaps it’s a wound that still bleeds when bumped. Maybe it’s poor choices with bitter outcomes that haunt your living.

We all could dissect a myriad of situations and seasons we could have, should have handled differently. But folks . . . we will not get where we’re going by studying that rearview mirror. To fully live this gift called life, WE MUST SET OUR GAZE FORWARD! It is NOT the plan of God to wallow in the misery of regret. It is NOT the plan of God to remain fixated on past pain that only puts you deeper in a pit of defeat.

The Apostle Paul knew a thing or two about regrets. He’s the guy who tried to murder Christians before he became one.

This dude once hunted down believers in Jesus. Then he got hunted down for believing in Jesus. Talk about whiplash!

This man lived in deep regret for snuffing out beautiful lives that adored the LORD he came to adore.

Can you imagine the memories that tormented this man of God each evening as he closed his eyes to rest? When the room went dark, his mind followed suit.

No matter how much he had gotten right, in that moment it never felt like enough to overwhelm what he had gotten so wrong.

The night grew outrageously loud in his head. (Can anyone relate?)

So let us forget to remember the past.

Yes, that’s what I said . . . forget to remember!

But Paul finally made up his mind that all his energies, all his focus belonged to the race set before him. He determined to run with eyes forward toward Jesus and forget anything that lingered behind him. He realized that where God was taking him was so much bigger than where he had been.

When Jesus is the LORD of our living, the Omniscient One who knows all things decides to forget our past. It’s time for us to forget it, too.

Friend, WHERE GOD LONGS TO TAKE YOU IS SO MUCH BIGGER THAN WHERE YOU’VE BEEN!

Stop rehearsing what’s behind you! The rehashing of that thing is a trap!

Determine daily to carry a short memory and a clear direction.

Choose to fix your eyes and fasten your heart to the future God has dreamed for you! It’s the only way out of your regret.

It’s the only way forward!

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

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Alternatives to Coffee:

other delicious drinks to help you start your day!

BY KAREN COOPER

There are still those die-hard coffee lovers who are not looking for a change, but now there are many other morning drink options for those who may be interested in trying something different! More and more people are setting aside their cup of joe for newer healthier coffee alternatives, some with less caffeine. If you’re looking to expand your morning horizons with something new and exciting, then a healthy coffee alternative might be just the thing for you!

Better gut health – Coffee can irritate the gut, creating IBS-like symptoms.

Many people rely on coffee to go to the bathroom but too much of it can create digestive upset.

Here are some of our favorites:

Best Milk Alternatives for Coffee:

Tea Has Added Benefits, In Addition to Less Caffeine

If you are still enjoying your coffee but need more ideas for how to make it healthy and delicious, try these out! Dairy-free and enjoyable, see which ones are your favorites.

Black tea or green tea can be a great alternative to coffee. Although tea does contain caffeine, it does not have as much as coffee, and will still give you the boost you need to get going! The caffeine in green tea helps to improve mental acuity as well as increase metabolism. There are other health benefits associated with green tea including that it contains Catechins, a natural antioxidant. Chai tea, another delicious alternative is also known as Masala Chai. It is a blend of aromatic spices and herbs combined with black tea and milk. Its flavor combines delicious full bodied spices infused with milk to add to the creamy indulgence.

Probiotics and Vitamin B are Found in Kombucha

Kombucha may well be an acquired taste for some, but many find this fermented green tea drink to be delicious and, as a bonus, it is filled with probiotics and vitamins, including Vitamin B which can help to boost energy.

Golden Milk

Golden milk’s popularity has increased recently due to the health benefits hype around Turmeric. The drink gets its name from the way the turmeric turns the milk a golden yellow color, as turmeric tends to do with anything. Caffeine free golden milk serves up a mix of spices that warm you up and comfort you.

The ingredients can vary depending on taste, but generally include: a blend of turmeric, black pepper, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, and milk alternative.

You can find recipes online or even pre-made mixes. Because of the turmeric, golden milk has anti-inflammatory properties which can benefit you in so many ways.

Lemon Water

You can squeeze half a lemon into a glass of water for a quick but potent vitamin C boost to start your day. This virtually calorie-free drink provides a refreshing, caffeine-free energy boost you need to get going in the morning.

Smoothies

Who doesn’t love a smoothie in the morning? You add a kick of protein, some fruit, milk alternative, healthy fat, and leafy greens all blended up into one easy meal! The possibilities are endless when it comes to smoothies and there are recipes everywhere, but to be a true coffee swap, I believe a smoothie needs to have kick (like matcha…matcha is a type of green tea that is more nutrientdense than standard green tea), some protein, and a healthy dose of fruits and/ or vegetables. Get ready for a real energy boost!

Healthy reasons to decrease caffeine intake: Less anxiety – Coffee has caffeine which can sometimes be great but can also come with the side effect of nervousness, anxiety, and even panic attacks. Decreasing the amount of coffee we consume can promote a less “fight or flight” reaction within us, calming our nervous system.

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Balancing hormones (especially in women) – Caffeine can disrupt estrogen levels which can increase the negative effects of menopause, endometriosis, or PMS.

Almond Milk – If you’re looking for a milk alternative, then you can’t go wrong with almond milk!

Cashew Milk – This one mixes well with coffee. It can, however, be a bit more watery than other milk.

Coconut Milk – This milk is creamy and incorporates well into your coffee. It has the coconut flavor, so it’s great if that appeals to you.

Oat Milk – A barista favorite, this milk froths well and creates a creamier drink.

Rice Milk – This mixes well into coffee but can also be a bit watery. It does provide a neutral base for adding syrups or sugar that nut coffees do not.

Soy Milk – A classic alternative milk, this one can cut the tanginess of coffee but beware…it can curdle once it hits the hot liquid. Warm this one up before adding it to your coffee.

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Hi! I’m Lauren. I’m a freelance writer, a food blogger and the official Forsyth Mags Foodie! Stay tuned each month to find everything from achievable dessert ideas to healthy, quick dinners that’ll happily feed the family.

Garlic Bread Italian Hawaiian Roll Sliders These Oven-Baked Garlic Bread Italian Hawaiian Roll Sliders will be your new favorite appetizer for backyard BBQs, Super Bowls, holidays, family dinners... you name it and they’ll love it. Ready in 30 minutes or less, these hot sliders are almost too quick and easy to not make!

Servings 12 Prep Time 15 minutes Cook time 15 minutes Total time 30 minutes

INGREDIENTS • 12 count Slider Buns • 12 slices Turkey • 12 slices Soppressata Salami (more if using small rounds) • 12 slices Pepperoni (more if using small) • 8 slices Provolone or Mozzarella • 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated or shredded (optional) • 1/4 cup Peach Preserves • 3 tbsp. Dijon Mustard • 1/2 cup Banana Peppers (optional) • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil, chopped • 1/3 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped • 4 Garlic Cloves, minced or grated • 3 tbsp. Olive Oil, or Melted Butter

INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8x8” baking dish with parchment paper.

2. Slice your buns in half. Place the bottom buns in the prepared baking dish.

3. Add a layer of the peach preserves and dijon mustard to the bottom buns.

4. Layer the turkey, then a single layer of sliced cheese, then the salami and pepperoni, and one more single layer of sliced cheese.

5. Sprinkle with banana peppers, freshly chopped basil, and grated parmesan.

6. Add the top half of the slider buns.

7. In a small bowl, mix the grated garlic, chopped parsley, and olive oil. Brush on top of the buns.

8. Cover with tinfoil and bake for 1520 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 more minutes. Enjoy!

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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!

Abby Williams | Impressionist Painter This month’s featured artist, Abby Williams, finds intrigue and expression across the different dimensions and color that only nature can provide. From flowers, landscapes and abstracts, Abby’s talent as an Impressionist Painter truly lies in her ability to see beyond what’s right in front of her and add beauty to the world in ways only she can see.

How would you describe your work?

I claim impressionism as my style.

I work with acrylic paint and use a lot of color & texture in my pieces.

The size of my work varies based on the subject - anywhere from 4x6 to 48x36. I prefer to do the majority of my work on canvas, but I will paint on paper occasionally.

What influences your art most?

Color, texture, nature, and emotions. I am often taking photos of things that inspire me, and will use those photos as references for painting. Most of my pieces are inspired by something in nature - anything from an interesting looking rock to a beautiful flower or a pretty landscape.

The inspiration for my abstract pieces varies more from nature or emotions. The painting may be a fun piece I have an idea for, or used as an outlet to process my emotions - both good and bad. Art can be so therapeutic. Even if the final product doesn’t look that great, sometimes the process of painting through my feelings is more important.

How have you evolved, personally, as an artist?

In art school, I focused on oil paint as my preferred medium. Over the last few years, however, I have shifted to using acrylic paint. When I first became pregnant, my studio space did not have the best air flow to continue using oil paints. Acrylic paint became the more practical choice.

It took me about a year before I really felt comfortable with the shift from oil to acrylic.

I spent a lot of time trying to make sure my style still translated with the change in medium. To keep my style as “oil-like” as possible, I use several layers of paint to make it feel thick. I also like to use a gloss varnish to finish off my pieces. I think the gloss adds a richness to the paint.

How do you carve out time to be creative?

Because I work from home now, I have learned to balance working alongside my children. They still have afternoon naps which gives me a big chunk of time to work without interruption. I am homeschooling for preschool, and will work alongside them some days, too. I created a space for them in my studio, and they love working in ‘the art room’ with mom.

What are you working on that excites you right now?

Right now I am working on several small series of landscapes from my travels. I love painting from nature and it has been so fun to relive these memories as I paint them.

What is one piece of advice you’d like to share with fellow artists?

Practice - and don’t wait around for motivation or inspiration to hit you. While you’re waiting, work on a still life, a scene from a photo, or recreate a masterpiece. I have a folder on my phone of “painting ideas.” I am always taking pictures of things that I think would be fun to paint. When I’m in a rut, I look through that folder and pick something.

What do you enjoy most about teaching? Do you have a favorite age student?

I love when students are able to see their own progress and get excited about what they have accomplished. I truly believe anyone can grow and improve with practice.

I want my students to feel safe enough to try new things. As far as an age group, I really don’t have a favorite. I love that being the art teacher allows me to get to know every student in school. It’s neat to walk down the hallway and know every student I see.

If you are interested in learning more about Abby Williams you can follow her on Instagram @abbywilliamsart as well as find her work online at www.abbywilliamsart.weebly.com. You can also check out her work this month locally at Every Corner Gallery.

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Will there be route options like last year?

Yes! We’ll provide shoppers with several route options depending on which side of town they’d like to start from.

One of our most popular events of the year is happening on Saturday October 1st! We want to address some frequently asked questions!

FAQ’S What is the Tour de Boutique?

The team at Forsyth Magazines knows a thing or two about shopping, and more specifically, shopping trips. Since 2010, we’ve hosted over 15 shopping events!

We love turning a regular Saturday into an extraordinary Saturday with a non-stop, shop-til-you-drop adventure! The Tour de Boutique is a self-guided tour of TEN local boutiques. These boutiques roll out the red carpet! From exclusive discounts to mimosas and cupcakes.... they really know how to make a girl feel special. Shop at your own pace and earn chances to win door prize(s) at every stop you make!

We all know the value and importance of shopping local. It helps stimulate the local economy, creates jobs, and brings tremendous value to our community.

It’s a one-of-a-kind event that you won’t want to miss!

Will you have a bus?

Due to popular demand, the tour will be self-guided again this year!

Do you have to visit the stores in a certain order?

No! You are welcome to go rogue and create your own route. Our routes are purely suggestions to give you some added efficiency.

How much does it cost? $40!

What does the cost include?

Your $40 registration fee includes the ‘shop local‘ crew neck sweatshirt you see pictured inside a swag bag with some other goodies, access to exclusive specials and discounts at all participating boutiques, door prize tickets (50+ door prizes are given away!!) and a day full of fun and quality time with your girlfriends!

When will you release a list of participating stores?

Stay tuned to social media -- @forsythmags on Instagram and Facebook. We have TEN participating stores this year!

Can you purchase apparel if you don’t go on the tour?

Nope! This apparel is exclusively available for our Tour de Boutique shoppers.

What time does it start?

As early as you’d like! We’ll be sure to communicate open and closing times of each boutique with participants. Many stores open early and stay open late just for us. 9am -6pm is the typical time frame, but since it’s self guided, you can shop at your own pace.

You may spend 20 minutes in one store and an hour in another.

Are you required to visit all the stores?

No, but the more stores you visit, the more chances you have to win door prizes!! You enter into a drawing at every store you visit and we have a special GRAND PRIZE that you can only be entered into if you visit all 10 stores.

Do people usually sign up with friends or individually?

BOTH! We’ve seen three generations sign up together (mother, daughter, granddaughter), we’ve seen groups of friends, co-workers, sisters, cousins, AND absolutely people sign up individually. We know some people prefer shopping alone and that is totally fine! We can assure you the stores will make you feel welcome all day long!

WHAT PAST SHOPPERS ARE SAYING: “I love spending time with my girlfriends and being able to shop at our own pace!” – Cassie P. “In a world where everyone is shopping online, it was awesome to go to actual stores with your best friends and be treated like VIPs while doing it!”

– Meredith M. “My friends who started the day out not knowing each other, became friends by the end of the day! We had a blast!” – Emily B.

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Taking Root in the Community: Forsyth County’s Community Gardens

BY MEGAN TAYLOR

Audrey Hepburn once said “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” People have many reasons for planting gardens. A feeling of joy comes when seeds take root in the ground and start to grow. After a bit of time, produce, flowers, or whatever you planted, is ready for picking, eating, or sharing. For some, a garden is their summer grocery store for produce. For others, it is a hobby and way to share with others. But, for a community, a garden can not only be a source of food, but also a source for fellowship, connection, and enrichment.

Within the past few decades, community gardens have started to appear in urban, suburban, or rural areas. A technical definition for the phrase is “a piece of land gardened or cultivated by a group of people individually or collectively.” Each gardener has a section of land in the overall garden that they adopt as their own. The gardener then chooses what to grow and is responsible for cultivating the seeds. In return, the produce is either used solely by the gardener or donated to community resources, such as food pantries and shelters for use. Civic groups, churches, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and other groups often get a section of land together to create the garden. No matter what your purpose is for using a community garden, participating in one gives you a connection to your community and an opportunity to share your love and knowledge of gardening with others. Through community gardens, gardeners are able to learn and work together. But, these are not all of the benefits this type of garden can provide.

Research has shown that community gardens can give individuals an increase in access to fresh foods, increase in physical activity due to maintaining the garden, an increase in fruit and vegetable intake, and relieve stress and improve mental health. As for communities as a whole, these gardens improve food security, especially in food

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deserts. A food desert is an area that has limited access to healthy and affordable food. Usually food deserts are in low-income, urban areas where the nearest grocery store is more than a mile away. In addition, community gardens help clean up the environment, and beautify areas within communities.

As for Forsyth County, we have several community gardens. These gardens are spread throughout the county and are accessible to many people. Take a look at the list below to see which garden is near you.

• Ardmore Gateway Garden 426 South Hawthorne Road, Winston-Salem, 27103 • Betty and Jim Holmes Food Bank Garden 998-990 Roosevelt Street, Winston-Salem, 27105 • West Salem Community Garden 501 South Green Street, Winston-Salem, 27101 • Forsyth Community Gardening 1450 Fairchild Road, Winston-Salem, 27105 • Happy Hills Gardens 920 Mock Street, Winston-Salem, 27127 • Historic Bethabara Park 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, 27106 • Sedge Garden Neighborhood Center 401 Robbins Road, Winston-Salem, 27107 Resources are available online and in-person at city buildings if you would like to start or participate in a community garden. When it comes to gardening, it can take a lot of work, but can be very much worth it. Seeing seeds take root and grow into something is an exciting experience. Add in working with members of your community and a chance to give back, and there is nothing better than being a part of a community garden.

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Dramatically improve (and often completely resolve!) conditions such as: Urinary leakage, difficulty emptying your bladder, frequent urge to urinate, pain with intercourse, constipation, pain in your lower back, pelvis, abdomen, or hips, pain during pregnancy, diastasis recti, postmenopausal issues, and many more!

Are you a regular physical therapist?

Yes! I have a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from East Carolina University, after graduation I took advanced courses to specialize in this area, so expect to exercise!

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BY MARTIE EMORY

Known for their dedication to creating individualized, transformative care plans for their patients, Salem Plastic Surgery and Renewal Med Spa are always looking forward, and are now proud to announce that yet another innovative skin care option is available at Renewal Med Spa. Dr. Scott L. Tucker and Dr. Hampton A. Howell – and their team at Renewal Med Spa – have enthusiastically embraced Skintrinsiq™, a new Obagi device aimed at minimizing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and skin discoloration.

Here’s how it works: The integrated blue and red LED light treatment combines with the other excellent Obagi products already available, to give skin exactly what it needs – and exactly when and where it’s needed most. This unique, individualized treatment addresses multiple issues, rather than simply one particular element.

Plus, there’s no down time, as the 30-minute customized treatment extracts built-up impurities, then rapidly infuses proven Obagi products that are absorbed directly into the skin. Think of the phrase “out with the bad, and in with the good” – you get the picture!

The products then continue working even after the Skintrinsiq™ treatment.

“Skintrinsiq™ has been a wonderful addition to our treatment room,” says Kayla Dove, Medical Esthetician at Renewal Med Spa. “Being a customizable, all-in-one device for both extraction and infusion, my patients have enjoyed having such an effective and versatile treatment incorporated into their facial procedure. They have continued to see incredible results in their skin.”

Regular Skintrinsiq™ treatments jump-start and build on the at-home skincare routine clients are already enjoying with their Obagi products. A respected leader globally, Obagi’s formulations have enhanced skin care solutions for all skin types and ethnicities for over 30 years. A specialty pharmaceutical company founded by leading skin care experts in 1988, this is

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the company’s first entry into the skincare device market. Skintrinsiq™ elevates in-office skin care procedures, and was honored with an iF Design Award for 2022 for product design superiority.

Salem Plastic Surgery is widely known for expertise in body contouring, facial surgery, breast enhancement and reconstruction, liposuction, SmartLipo, and a wide variety of innovative non-surgical procedures such as Botox®, the Juvederm® family of fillers, CoolSculpting and Emsculpt. Both Dr. Tucker and Dr. Howell are board certified by the American Board

of Plastic Surgery, and in 2020, the practice introduced the addition of Renewal Med Spa, offering patients an expanded range of medical grade, spa-type treatments. The calming ambiance of Renewal Med Spa has been a benefit for both surgical and nonsurgical patients alike.

Contact Renewal Med Spa and Salem Plastic Surgery at 336-768-8483 to learn more about their services, or visit salemplasticsurgery.com. The practice is located at 1345A Westgate Center Drive in Winston-Salem, a convenient location even for lunchtime appointments!

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which can save you time when you’re getting ready each day. I can also assist you in planning outfits for an upcoming trip, photo shoot, event, or whatever you may have coming up,” Erika said.

WHAT TO KEEP AND WHAT TO SEND BACK

Shopping online has become the norm for many of us, but sometimes clothes and accessories, once they arrive, don’t look like we expected or we aren’t sure they look right for us. “ I offer 1:1 On-Demand Style Support for those times when you’re not sure about a recent online purchase, whether it looks good on you, or how to accessorize it and immediate feedback is needed. Maybe you’re in a dressing room trying to decide between two dresses, you can contact me and I can give you a quick response so you can move on with your shopping,” commented Erika. But maybe shopping isn’t your thing - Erika can help you with that too!

Sometimes you find your passion when you are just going about your everyday life. Such was the case with Erika Taylor, stylist and blogger, when, several years ago, during her first year of teaching middle school, she was often asked about her daily outfits. So she decided to start an online blog, tayloringstyle.com, where she shared details about her personal fashion and affordable looks for teachers. After a few years, Erika decided to bring her blog to life with a personal styling business, Taylor Your Closet, with the philosophy to help women from all walks of life feel more confident every time they get dressed. As Erika said, “Confidence is your best accessory!”

FINDING YOUR OWN STYLE

Have you ever looked in your closet, stared at hangers and racks, bulging with clothes, and said, ‘I have nothing to wear!’? If you have, you may not be able to see the forest for the trees. A closet that is packed can be overwhelming and sorting through to find your unique style and look can happen with an objective eye.

“I can go through your closet and figure out what makes you feel the most confident, what you can get rid of, and what you could purchase at a later date, as well as put together looks with what you already have in your closet. Many times we can’t see the outfits we have and an objective eye can help pull outfits together,

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‘I NEED CLOTHES, BUT I HATE TO SHOP!’

If shopping just isn’t your idea of a good afternoon, Erika can do your shopping for you.

“I can meet clients in person to shop and/or can meet them virtually to see what they’re shopping for, then I send a detailed email with links for clients to shop. This saves clients time and allows them to do more of what they need or want to do,” Erika stated.

TALKING FASHION ONLINE

Beyond helping clients with their fashion in person or virtually, Erika has a blog, tayloringstyle.com and Instagram (@ tayloringstyle), where she shares outfit ideas, places to shop and some of her favorite things.

“My blog and Instagram are all about ideas to help women find confidence in their own style and sharing the best places to shop. Many times shopping is about legwork and knowing where to go for what you want, so I share many shopping suggestions on my blog and Instagram. You can also sign up for my styling services via my blog and shop my closet with the latest styles I am personally enjoying,” said Erika.

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR FALL 2022?

With the change of seasons, comes new styles and colors and this fall, Erika said there are a few must-haves or looks you can try. “The color

for fall 2022 is green, in various shades and micro blazers, big jackets, bright bags, and chunky loafers are going to be big. To make a change to your look or update it, I always say to start small and keep it simple. A neutral top and a pair of jeans is a great starting point. Shop your own closet for pieces like these and begin to put them together. Good closet staples are going to be your best friends and can make multiple outfits. I recently worked with a client and we used mostly basics and put together over 25 looks from her closet.”I truly believe that everyone deserves to feel and look their best every day. I say there’s no limit when it comes to how many days a week you can love what you wear & feel confident. I can help you do just that!” Erika commented.

To contact Erika, email her at tayloringstyle@gmail.com, or complete the form online on her blog at tayloringstyle.com/services. You can also follow Erika on Instagram (@tayloringstyle), TikTok (@tayloringstyle), Twitter: @tayloringstyle, Facebook: tayloringstyle.com, and Pinterest: pinterest.com/tayloringstyle.

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Hustling for the Hustle

BY MICHAEL JOHNSON

According to a new study by LendingClub (www. lendingclub.com), upwards of 58% of Americans are now living paycheck-to-paycheck. That accounts for more than 150 million adults. And this is not limited to low-income individuals, as the study also found that 30% of those earning more than $250,000 or more per year are also living week-to-week.

town. There are countless individuals in High Point, for example, who sublet out their homes during the celebrated High Point Furniture Market each season! I personally have a friend who simply rents out a spare room and bathroom in his home and it has a separate entrance, meaning this arrangement becomes even less invasive to his privacy.

It can offer a certain sense of solace to hear these statistics for many who wonder if they are alone living from one check to the next. But many also can take comfort in the fact that there is hope for finding just a little more cash each month. There are, in fact, several “side hustles” that can brighten anyone’s financial landscape.

UBER, DOORDASH

Some of the following “gigs” require minimal investment (some require no money to get started) and yet the return can be very favorable indeed.

The concept of food delivery has now put convenience front and center. And being a part of this burgeoning market as a driver can yield some nice rewards. Customers can also add tips to their order for extra money going straight into the pockets of delivery drivers.

UPWORK

Upwork (www.upwork.com) offers an ingenious platform to work and earn in a variety of ways.

Users can search for temporary jobs that can be done remotely. People essentially ‘bid’ for jobs that include such skills as IT support, writing, editing, translation, marketing, and even digital design.

Anyone can register their Upwork profile to search for interesting projects where in-demand skills are leveraged. Users can set their rates of pay and even their desired completion rate and bid on jobs that are posted to the Upwork marketplace.

VOICEOVERS

Shameless promotion here from “yours truly.” I have been fortunate to be chosen as a narrator on ACX (www.acx.com) which is Amazon’s audiobook production platform. If you have a voice that would lend gravitas or articulation for everything from novels and self-help books to travelogues and children’s books, you might have what it takes.

In addition, there are a host of platforms where anyone can lend their vocal talent to myriad commercials, audiobooks, e-learning content, or corporate presentations. I have gotten started with a minimal amount of investment and my ‘studio’ is in my closet surrounded by the auditory buffers of my dress shirts and some foam padding purchased online! A decent microphone and audio recording and editing software round out the setup to earn a little more each month with voiceover work.

AIRBNB

There are so many types of accommodations that are available on Airbnb (www.airbnb.com). They range from tiny houses and trailers to widespread mansions. You could rent out your abode at various times during the year, perhaps when you vacate the premises for a much-deserved vacation yourself, or during a well-populated event in your

Both Uber Eats (www.ubereats.com) and Doordash (www.doordash.com) are fabulous services as a side hustle for extra cash. Signing up to drive for either service is relatively straight-forward and offers people the chance to deliver food orders for extra income.

TEACH ONLINE COOKING COURSES It is a great time to teach online cooking classes if you have the passion and knowledge to do so.

People are now willing more than ever before to learn from online curriculum. Organizing content, picking a culinary niche and marketing yourself well are all key components for teaching online courses. Teaching via the Facebook Live platform is a great way to share your love and passion to teach others how to cook.

If you want to conduct live cooking classes, then you may want to consider a platform such as Skype, Zoom, or Google Hangouts, or another platform with these same capabilities. Then you can charge people for the meeting link, and it can be a good way to interact with your attendees as you can answer their questions.

If you do not have the time to live stream a cooking class every day or week, but you have one day a week where you can pre-record a series of classes, then you can still do this - obviously, this would require more planning and a good budget. Then you can upload your classes to your website or another website like SkillShare (www.skillshare. com) where you can charge for your classes.

ONLINE SURVEYS

Market research is a huge industry. Completing online surveys for marketing organizations can be a great way to earn some extra cash, but one should be cautious about what websites are chosen to fill online surveys. There are legitimate market research companies out there, but also plenty who exist as scammers who do not mind ripping you off. Be sure to do your research before embarking on this pursuit. There are lots of websites who investigate the validity of these market research companies and can help you sort out the legitimate survey sites versus the scammers.

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Road Again:

Mississippi

BY AMY HILL

Gators, gambling, and the Gulf Coast are just a few attractions that make Mississippi more than fried food and swamp land. Here’s how to spend seven days in the Magnolia State.

Day One: Fly into Gulfport Book a roundtrip flight to Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT) and head north to Jackson, Mississippi, as soon as the plane lands.

Jackson is a great base for exploring all that inland Mississippi has to offer. After checking into your accommodations, relax over some southern cooking at Lou’s Full-Serv, where you can order crawfish fondue and bourbon cake to kick-start your week in the deep south.

Day Two: Explore Jackson Jackson is home to excellent museums such as the Mississippi Natural Science Museum and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. Nearby is LeFleur’s Bluff State Park Mayes Lake along the Pearl River, which is an excellent location for a picnic and a day by the water to beat the summer heat. The park also sports an expansive playground and children’s museum to keep younger travelers occupied.

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Day Five: Ferry to Ship Island From Gulfport, visitors are able to take a convenient ferry ride to Fort Massachusetts on Ship Island, built in the 1800s and surrounded by beautiful white sand on the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Pack a lunch and plenty of sunscreen, and don’t forget to check the National Park Service website ahead of your ferry ride for any facility closures or safety notices that could throw a wrench in your plans.

Day Three: Civil War History

Day Six: Airboat Swamp Tour

Learn more about Mississippi’s role in the Civil War. Less than an hour north of Jackson is Vicksburg National Military Park, where visitors can tour a Civil War battleground, memorials, and exhibits. Approximately 90 minutes west of Jackson, at Windsor Ruins, are picturesque stone columns that have remained standing over 100 years in the aftermath of a large plantation fire in 1890.

On your last full day in Mississippi, spend your day in the swamp by booking an airboat tour through Gulf Coast Gator Ranch.

On Gulf Coast Gator Ranch tours, guests are guaranteed gator sightings and even have the opportunity to feed the gators if they dare. After your ride on a highspeed airboat through the swamp, take a walking tour around the ranch. To find out how to book a tour with Mississippi’s only airboat swamp tour operator, visit www. airboatswamptoursofmississippi.com.

Day Four: Biloxi After spending your first three days in the middle of Mississippi, it’s time to drive south to the Gulf Shore. Biloxi is a hotspot for gambling and even houses a Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.

There is no shortage of restaurants in Biloxi, especially when it comes to fresh oysters and seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Across the street from the Hard Rock is the Hurricane Katrina Memorial to honor victims who lost their homes and lives in August 2005.

Day Seven: Depart Gulfport-Biloxi After returning your rental car to the notso-crowded Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, settle in and have a snack at one of the few terminal restaurants available. If you’re looking for a gourmet meal prior to your flight home, be sure to find a breakfast or lunch spot in Biloxi or Gulfport before reaching the airport, where your only choices will be Arby’s, Gulf Coast Grill and Taproom, or a newsstand (although there’s never a bad time for Arby’s curly fries).

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How Journaling Can Boost Mental Health

BY ELISA COPPEDE

While journaling may sound like an activity only professional writers should take part in, everyone can reap the benefits of this activity. You should not be intimidated by this process, considering that you likely have already had to complete some type of journaling when you were younger.

Perhaps it was writing down thoughts in a daily diary entry as a youth or completing a free writing activity while in high school - journaling is a process we often have already taken part in.

What exactly is “journaling?” Is there a specific process to it? How often should you journal to experience the advantages? These are all questions you may have when it comes to beginning this routine. Journaling is the practice of writing within a notebook your thoughts and feelings surrounding your daily life. The entry can be a stream-of-conscious written entry, done right before bed, or it can be more organized, such as an early morning routine where you list

concerns and worries to get them out of your mind. Either way, journaling can be extremely beneficial for a person’s mental health. In terms of how often you should journal to experience the gains, it is vital to be consistent.

This can be through making it a daily routine, or weekly activity. Only if journaling is happening routinely can you experience how helpful this can be. Finally, how can writing down your feelings and thoughts be helpful to your mental health? Here are five of the top reasons why journaling is extremely valuable, and all should try and complete it!

Journaling Advantage #1: Journaling can help you clear out your mind.

By putting down thoughts and worries on paper, you can at least try and let go of those stressors. Rather than letting these circle in your brain, journaling enables you the opportunity to put space between life’s dilemmas and take a clear view of what should be the next step.

Journaling Advantage #2: Writing daily can help log specific symptoms.

Whether someone is suffering from anxiety, depression or another mental illness, writing can be extremely helpful.

Oftentimes in therapy, one of the key exercises that doctors often recommend to patients is to write down their feelings and thoughts once a day. Not only is writing a great tool to help vent feelings you may be struggling with, it can also help by putting down what is happening in your daily life. If you can view your symptoms or triggers to a potential breakdown occurring, you can then use this to seek help—either from their therapist or close confidante.

Journaling Advantage #3: Journaling can also be a creative outlet. Writing things down can be a way to creatively express yourself. It also does not have to only be through words that you can journal. Often drawing pictures or doodles within your journal is an excellent way to let out feelings, worries and fears. Journaling is your own private place to discuss whatever you’re feeling, therefore using art as a method to do so is one way to try.

Journaling Advantage #4: Writing can help you physically heal from trauma as well. According to the article, “Mental Health Benefits of Journaling,” a study on forty-nine adults in New Zealand found that cancer participants who wrote for 20 minutes about their feelings on upsetting events, healed faster after a biopsy than those who did not write. Specifically, women with breast cancer who wrote positively or expressively about their experience with the disease had fewer physical symptoms and fewer cancerrelated medical appointments.

Journaling Advantage #5: Writing can help keep memory sharp. Journaling helps keep your brain in excellent shape. Not only does it boost memory, but it also aids comprehension, and increases your working memory capacity.

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CAREER CONNECTIONS

BY KATIE MARSH

It’s no secret that the job market has changed significantly in recent years. Employers have struggled with a shortage of manpower to meet the demands, but in the middle of this, we’ve seen unprecedented measures to recruit. In an effort to address the employment challenges -- the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Shallow Ford Foundation and Forsyth Technical Community College’s Small Business Center, has created a unique series of events to connect employers with candidates who have a specific interest in specific industries.

Denise Heidel, the Executive Director of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, shared, “Career Connections is meant to bring a strong educational component to the table. When we began brainstorming this idea, we were adamant that we did not want to create a job fair. Instead, we wanted something more purposeful and strategic because we know that not all industries will attract the same audience.”

To that end, Career Connections is divided into five categories: • Trade (September 7) • Education (September 14) • Hospitality / Retail (September 21) • Medical / Health (September 28) • Finance / Insurance (October 5) “Each program day will feature a variety of panelists who are experts in their industry, but also who represent different facets of the industry,” explained Denise. “For instance – on Trade Day, our panelists represent everyone from commercial and residential construction, HVAC, plumbing, and even property management.

Similarly, the other industries have a variety of panelists representing different aspects of their fields. Our panelists are respected industry leaders who can educate job seekers on the opportunities they are interested in.

“Career Connections is for job seekers at any level – whether the soon-to-be or recent high school graduate, the mid-career job seeker looking for new opportunities, or a recent retiree who still wants to work – but wants to try something new! We are excited to welcome job seekers at any stage of their career!”

Denise continued, “We don’t want to waste anyone’s time. We know job seekers are looking for rewarding and purposeful careers. They want to feel valued and that what they are doing matters. These panelists can show them how that happens. And, of course, we have allowed plenty of time for networking so that job seekers can meet with potential employers in a smaller setting.

“Everyone we’ve talked to is super excited about Career Connections. We feel confident that this will provide a great bridge between local employers and serious candidates.”

Career Connections will be hosted at the Historic Broyhill at 3540 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. This is a free community event for job seekers, and the Chamber also has opportunities for Vendors and sponsorships. Please contact Denise Heidel at Denise@LewisvilleClemmons.com for more information.

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BY ANGELIA CORNATZER, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

This month we celebrate LoveWell Boutique as they mark their ten year anniversary in their location, and three year anniversary as LoveWell Boutique. There are so many ways that this stylish shop has impacted the lives of their customers and the community.

“When people come in to see us, we want them to feel like they have entered our home and feel how excited we are to show them around our closet,” says LoveWell Boutique Owner Anitra Mitchell.

If you have visited, you can testify that the shopping experience is something special. From the moment you walk in, you will find the welcoming experience that their team is proud to offer. “When we opened our store ten years ago, I wasn’t nervous, I just kept saying we were along for the ride,” said Anitra. A big part of the way they started, the way they have made it, and the way they continue is their trust and belief in God leading their lives!

A TEAM THAT WORKS In the boutique world, maintaining full-time staff is not always easy and is not that common. But this savvy store has cultivated an incredible full-time team of people to love on their customers, and they have been thriving. One of the most important lessons Anitra has learned from the past ten years is to, “Surround yourself with people who are good at what you’re not.” Through all of the ups and downs in the world over the past few years, LoveWell has been a steady and consistent light in the fashion industry and in the hearts of their shoppers.

A CELEBRATION IN THE MAKING!

No matter who you are or what you enjoy, you are sure to find something you like at LoveWell. In store and online, they offer so many beautiful items from jewelry, to shoes, to apparel, and more.

This sharp team travels to many markets and consults with designers to help create the most unique collection for their customers. Anitra and her team are able to see the trends for upcoming seasons and mold them to please their clients.

In celebration of the past 10 years, join the LoveWell girls and celebrate their special day on Thursday, September 22nd from 10am-7pm! Shop their Scooples Jewelry Trunk Show, enjoy coffee and treats sponsored by Camel City Coffee, and more! Ladies’ Night Out (and guys, too) goes from 5pm-7pm, and you and your friends won’t want to miss it. LoveWell will have their famous sweets & treats table sponsored by LeiLei’s Cuisine, plus giveaways sponsored

by Forsyth Woman. But wait.... there’s more! Make an in-store purchase any time during the day and receive a special key. Return with your key between September 25th-30th to see if it opens the treasure chest to win a $100 shopping spree to LoveWell Boutique!

Save the date and gather your friends to celebrate and shop!

Plus, the shop is accessible in many ways, not just when you’re in their store! Connect with them through their free LoveWell Boutique app (use code FORSYTHWOMAN to receive 15% off your first app purchase), their website (lovewellboutique.com), Facebook and Instagram.

What a joy to celebrate our friends at LoveWell Boutique! Their vision is to show the women of our community how to “Love yourself and others well.” Whether you have been to LoveWell a hundred times or not yet, mark your calendars today for their special event, and stop in to see them soon!

SHOP FOR WHAT YOU WANT, WHERE YOU WANT

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Join the LoveWell Girls and celebrate our special day Thursday, September 22nd from 10am-7pm! Shop our Scooples Jewelry Trunk Show that will make the perfect gift for yourself or someone special. We’ll also have coffee and treats sponsored by our neighbors at Camel City Coffee from 10am-11am.

Ladies Night Out (and guys, too) is from 5pm-7pm where we’ll have our famous sweets & treats table sponsored by LeiLei’s Cuisine plus giveaways sponsored by Forsyth Woman.

Make an in-store purchase any time during the dayand receive a special key. Return with your key between September 25th-30th to see if it opens the treasure chest to win a 100 shopping spree to LWB!

lovewellboutique.com 110 Oakwood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 | Monday-Friday 10am-5pm | Saturday 10am-4pm

Bring your friends and join us from 10am7pm on Thursday, September 22nd We’ve got LOTS to celebrate!

Download our FREE LoveWell Boutique App and use code LOVEWELLAPP to save 15% off your first app purchase!

Durability of Textiles and Fabrics This is a constant question we receive from our clients.

We can’t begin to tell you how many cli-ents have asked us for durable fabrics to hold up to their families. Now we all know there is no such material, but we have something close. Sunbrella and Indoor-Outdoor fabrics have become a staple word in clients’ homes for interior furnishings, suitable for parents and pet lovers. You see many advertisements for these fabrics from retail stores and fabric stores.

Recently, we delivered a sofa to a client who happens to be a veterinarian. One of her many large dogs proceeded to jump on the sofa with muddy paws immediately after we had delivered it to the home.

Fortunately, the client had requested one of those fabrics. The red mud came clean with just a damp towel.

Kids eating popsicles, candy, and pizza on sofas is normally a no-no. We still don’t recommend it, but if it does happen, when you have one of these fabrics, you can feel a little bit better that you will be able to clean it.

We encourage clients if they have questions to test the sample fabrics. We took one fabric to sam-ple test with red wine and green juice. The fabric is called Crypton.

The test products wiped off and rolled away completely.

If it is liquid spilled on Crypton, it beads up and rolls off.

Wiping the spills immediately is always a good thing.

We also offer a spray ultra-guard for other fabrics on sofas if a client prefers other fabrics such as velvets or chenilles.

If you want to test one of our Sunbrella fabrics, we can order a sample for you to play with. We will be glad to order or make throws out of washable fabrics. There are endless possibilities. These are commercial grade fabrics often used in doctors’ offices and motels. These fabrics offer cleanability - not quite Superman yet but we are getting there.

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The Triad’s Green Thumb for Photography & Videography

BY AMY HILL

In the age of social media, nothing is more important than putting your best foot forward and leaving an impressive digital footprint. With selfies becoming a trend of the past, individuals and small businesses are now leaning into professional photography to tell their story. Spearheaded by Winston-Salem’s own Hannah Morris, Ivy & Dust Photography & Videography is the perfect Jackof-all-trades business to capture all of your important personal and professional moments on camera.

If you already know Hannah, you know she’s always up to something creative.

From working on her home remodel with her husband Ryan, creating matching embroidery outfits for her two children Maverick and Stella, or whipping up something unique in Adobe Photoshop for a client, it’s hard to catch her resting on her laurels. Her love for creativity started at a young age and has only strengthened over time. She is forever grateful for her extraordinarily talented builder and engineer husband, who helps bring all of her creative dreams to life in their renovated 1980s brick ranch home.

One of Hannah’s favorite pastimes is creating something beautiful from something that’s on the verge of being given up on. The duo’s most recent project has been designing and building Ivy the Greenhouse, a country-chic she-shed and greenhouse built mostly from old windows. “The windows were too beautiful to throw away,” explains Hannah. “My husband called to ask if I wanted them, and without hesitation, I replied, ‘Absolutely!’”

Hannah and Ryan spent weeks thinking through the foundation, structure, and paint colors of the greenhouse. Her vision has always been to keep it as functional and versatile as possible. She was adamant about wanting her photography clients to be able to stand anywhere in or around the space and it be a beautiful backdrop. She was willing to put in whatever work was necessary to make the space something her clients were sure to find one-of-a-kind.

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With their own family entertainment in mind throughout the design and building of the greenhouse, Hannah and Ryan knew that the greenhouse also needed to function as a hangout space for them when it wasn’t being used for photography sessions. They started their first garden beside the greenhouse earlier this year, and have found it to be nothing short of an enriching experience. According to Hannah, “It’s been fantastic to watch our kids grow and learn from what we’ve created. We’re really just getting started.”

Ivy the Greenhouse is a studio space for Ivy & Dust Photography & Videography that clients are certain not to find elsewhere. The stunning natural light shines perfectly for all types of family, maternity, newborn, and professional sessions. The space’s versatility has propelled Ivy into becoming the perfect addition to Hannah’s career and family.

Personal branding photoshoots have replaced standard headshots with dynamic photos that allow potential clients to see entrepreneurs in action. A personal branding shoot with Ivy & Dust consists of a preliminary branding strategy meeting to give Hannah a better idea of a brand or entrepreneur’s personal style and mission. Hannah assists with styling and props to take pressure off of her clients, allowing them to focus on showing up rested and relaxed for the photoshoot.

Interested in recruiting Hannah for your next personal or branding photo session? Visit Ivy & Dust Photography & Videography online at www.ivyandduststudio.com to read more about what Hannah has to offer her clients, and to follow along with the journey of Ivy the Greenhouse. Find Ivy & Dust on Facebook and follow @ivyanddust and @ivy_greenhousestudio on Instagram to see more of Hannah’s creativity come to life.

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TOP 5 HOME MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR SENIORS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY FOR LONGER

BY DEBBIE LINVILLE

The number of American seniors is expected to reach 70 million by the year 2030, according to the U.S. Census. Even with good golden years’ planning, two-thirds of older adults will need some form of assistance to go about their daily lives (American Journal of Public Health). While some elderly individuals choose to downsize by moving into a smaller residence or a quasiindependent assisted living facility, many seniors prefer to remain in their current homes for as long as possible – a burgeoning movement called aging in place. There are some challenges, of course, as the need for assistance varies by person and activity, but with proper medical equipment, supplies, mobility devices, and assistive furniture, this growing segment of the American population is proving it is possible to modify their lifestyles and environments to spend their later years living comfortably and independently.

For more than 50 years, Forsyth Medical Supply has been a trusted source for common and unique medical supplies and equipment of all kinds. They are accredited by the Better Business Bureau and have received the Readers’ Choice Award for 20 years in recognition of their unbeatable customer service. Forsyth Medical Supply is proud to serve clients throughout the Triad and surrounding areas. Whether renting or purchasing, customers receive guidance from a qualified, compassionate professional in the selection and use of highquality medical supplies, equipment, and assistive furniture. When used properly, medical aides can make seniors’ lives healthier, happier, and relatively stress-free.

“Adapting the home for safety and ease of use can help people retain their independence longer.”

(Languirand, How to Age in Place)

5 Resources Seniors Can Leverage to Maintain Independence and Well-being:

MOBILITY AIDS Lift Chair: Getting out of a chair without pain and added strife can be a real struggle. Forsyth Medical Supply believes individuals should not sacrifice comfort and ease of getting in and out of a recliner to enjoy relaxing (or sleeping) in their favorite chair.

With knowledgeable associates to help customers decide the size and style that’s right for them (and over 25 lift chairs on site available for immediate rental or purchase), taking home the perfect chair is easy. Forsyth Medical Supply even files the warranty for the life of the chair and can provide delivery!

Power wheelchair and mobility scooter: Wheelchairs and scooters are necessary mobility accessories for millions of older adults. There are many things to consider when selecting a wheelchair or scooter: manual or electric, portability, controls (one or two handed, level of dexterity), size, weight capacity, height, seating, wheel durability, turn radius, etc. The associates at Forsyth Medical Supply can help seniors find the very best wheelchair or mobility scooter to get around comfortably and easily.

BATHROOM/BEDROOM SAFETY AIDS Shower Chair: A loss of mobility in aging can make everyday activities like bathing difficult. The tub/shower is one of the most common places to fall in the home and, for those over 65, such falls have a high likelihood of resulting in injury, and even hospital stays. A shower chair diminishes the dangers of falling by adding much-needed stability, as well as a comfortable resting place while showering. Because seniors have different disabilities and ranges of mobility, no one chair is right for every individual. Forsyth Medical Supply team members are adept at helping seniors select the correct option for them.

Bed Rails: Adding rails to a home bed prevents falling out of bed and can also provide support when getting in and out of bed. Different sizes, styles and heights of bed rails are available.

With so many options to choose from, it is important for seniors to determine the rail that provides them the utmost level of comfort and one that is compatible with the bed they have at home. Some bed rails can be adjusted for size, some come equipped with padded handle grips, and others come with an accessory pouch.

HEALTH AIDS Incontinence Supplies: Seniors frequently suffer from incontinence as part of normal aging. In fact, 1 in 3 older women and 1 in 12 older men experience incontinence problems that are not only inconvenient but can be life-altering, too. Having the right products provides peace of mind without the worry of accidents. Because there are so many choices for washable and disposable bed pads, top of the line absorbent disposable undergarments, adult diapers, disposable washcloths, etc., it can be challenging to know which products to purchase. Thankfully, seniors can rely on the well-trained staff at Forsyth Medical Supply to point them in the right direction to help their specific needs.

Forsyth Medical Supply – Caring for You is Our Specialty

The showroom is located at 3033 Trenwest Drive in Winston-Salem, and their store hours are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call 336-768-5512, or visit them online at ForsythMedicalSupply.com.

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Thrifty Finds in Forsyth:

A Roundup of Popular Second Hand Shops

BY TARYN JEREZ

“Thrifting is more than shopping, it’s an adventure!” - unknown As you drive through the community every week you may be passing some of the coolest second hand shops you didn’t even know existed! What’s special about thrift stores is you never know what you’ll find, especially if you visit at different times since the inventory changes almost daily.

Whether you’re looking for apparel, home decor, entertainment, or antiques Forsyth County offers an array of different style shops that cover a variety of tastes, decades, budgets and more.

This month, we’ve rounded up a list of Forsyth County’s most popular second hand shops for you to explore this season! Head out for a solo adventure or grab some friends for a day of shopping, I’m sure you’ll find some incredible thrifty finds!

DOWNTOWN WS RESCUE MISSION THRIFT 4.3 on Google Reviews 704 Oak St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Closed on Sundays Best known for: Large selection of furniture, children’s toys, clothing, novelty items, appliances, and more, priced for budget conscious shoppers. All proceeds from the store go directly back to the WS Rescue Mission to provide food, clothing, shelter and Christian education.

MAJOR TOMMS ODDITIES & VINTAGE 4.5 on Google Reviews 608 N Trade St NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays Best known for: An impressive collection of oddities, curiosities and vintage finds, including ethically sourced animal specimens as well as “Major Tomms” branded T-shirts.

DESIGN ARCHIVES VINTAGE AND HANDMADE EMPORIUM 4 on Google Reviews 636 W 4th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Best known for: Unique selection of independent vendors selling vintage and handmade items with a focus on whimsical and quirky. Design Archives™ sells the famous NCHome T-shirts along with other souvenir items.

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WEST END

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ELIZABETH’S AT HANES PARK

PAR LES FEMMES

4.6 on Google Reviews 851 Reynolda Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104 Open 7 days a week

5.0 on Google Reviews 1622 S Hawthorne Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Closed Saturday-Monday

Best known for: Beautifully curated and crafted vintage and modern furniture, home decor, artwork and second-hand finds from an assortment of chosen independent vendors shown in unique vignettes across floors.

Best known for: Women’s clothing and accessories, jewelry, shoes, furniture and home goods, as well as local art and locally crafted soaps and body products. Proceeds help “bring hope to female survivors of domestic violence.”

THE COLLAGE 4.7 on Google Reviews 434 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Closed on Sundays Best known for: Wide variety of new and gently used merchandise, including clothes, shoes, accessories, furniture and home goods, as well as custom offerings for painted furniture and more.

THE ECLECTIBLE SHOP 4.6 on Google Reviews 1036 W Northwest Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Closed Sunday-Wednesday Best known for: A large inventory of used, out of print and rare books, vintage records and an expansive collection of art and eclectibilia which they’ve offered since 1999. Inventory attracts those who appreciate eclectic and rare finds.

UPTOWN CHEAPSKATE 4.0 on Google Reviews 3262 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Closed on Sundays Best known for: Gently used clothing, shoes, bags and accessories from brands like Coach, Michael Kors, Express, Anthropologie, J. Crew, Urban Outfitters and other name brand retailers.

They give cash on the spot for customers wanting to trade in their previously loved items.

ARCADIA LOST IN TIME ANTIQUE MALL 4.1 on Google Reviews 2101 Peters Creek Pkwy #20-22, Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Open 7 days a week Best known for: The largest selection of vinyl records in the South along with 40 dealers selling everything from antique advertising, primitives, glassware, linens, costume jewelry, vintage Christmas, tools, pottery and furniture.

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CUSTOM DRAPES: Hip or Hype?

BY BROOKE ORR

Curtains were born out of necessity, providing separation from the outside world and protection from the elements. As architecture styles shifted and building materials advanced, curtains were no longer needed for protection but stayed a staple in the home. Curtains have evolved from cow hides to linen and eventually cotton, silk and lace. They are still useful for privacy and regulating sunlight- providing temperature control which translates to lower energy bills, but are best known in American homes as a decorative accessory. Custom curtains allow you to personalize your home, putting your unique style on display.

Many people avoid custom curtains due to assumptions about cost because, as part of the social construct, they have long been a sign of wealth - a way to quickly assess one’s home and categorize the occupants into social classes. In some ways this still exists, as many higher end homes utilize custom curtains whose price can be prohibitive to the masses. However, Wendy Williams, President of Anatol’s Fabric Outlet, says “There’s a fabric solution for every budget.” With that in mind I asked Wendy to answer a few other questions for our readers.

When should we invest in custom curtains and when (if ever) should we go the pre-made route?

“We always advocate for the custom solution. However, there is a personal investment from a time perspective. If I were assuming a short term lease I might consider the pre-made solution.”

COVID has turned many into online shoppers, what tips do you have for consumers shopping fabric online?

“The majority of our business is online. We always advocate for samples. It allows the customer to appreciate the fabric in their lighting conditions. Every customer is viewing the fabric on-line from different lighting sources, monitors, phones, or other devices, which brings about great discrepancy in their online experience. We always recommend a monitor that has been calibrated for color. but that is an unrealistic expectation for the average consumer. Our trade customers understand how the calibrated monitor can move their process along more quickly.

Fabric weight and construction can give a hint to the hand of the fabric, but we always suggest the sample.”

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You mentioned curtains are an investment - what is the most classic shape of curtains/drapes that never goes out of style?

“Ripple folds, tailored pleats, and inverted pleats can always be found in any design environment.”

There are millions of prints and colors available - when designing a room, how do you mix and match to get a well decorated room without being over the top?

“There isn’t one answer to this question. I’m more subtle in my preferences. Designers typically choose the focal point in the room and make choices that draw the eye to that piece or place.”

For homes with an open floor plan how much (if any) should kitchen and living rooms drapes and fabric match/ coordinate?

“Open floor plans can be a little trickier for the timid or first time decorator. Matching or coordinating solutions are both viable but the choice really revolves around other design decisions. The focal points of the spaces and how “open” the floor plan is both play significant roles in that decision, as well as size and location of windows and doors.”

How much time and labor goes into making curtains?

“Simple curtains of a nominal size could be completed in an afternoon. More sophisticated designs and unstable fabrics require master level skills, great attention to detail, and much more time to complete.”

How has this DIY culture and reality TV changed your industry and customer base?

“We appreciate the ambitions of our DIY clients. Some of those tutorials can be found on common sites like YouTube or TikTok. We always recommend a little more fabric and a lot more time for those new projects.”

If customers want to make their own curtains what style would you suggest that is easy for beginners?

“A simple panel solution is a forgiving structure that can build confidence in neophyte drape makers.”

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Purpose Push: WHAT IT COSTS TO BE THE BOSS

Sheridan C. Watkins is a journalist and the owner of Shairpins, a jewelry and gifts brand focused on transcending self-worth to all women. Her true work began after climbing out of a dark place with the help of God and therapy and her life mission is to provide tangible peace through her Divine gifts to help women heal and transform their lives. Follow the mission on Instagram: @shairpinsgarden

BY SHERIDAN WATKINS

This month is a special one. It’s my birthday month and it’s when I reflect on what has transpired in this chapter of my life as I enter into the next. Solitude is the best form of love you could ever give to yourself and I highly suggest it.

When I set out on my journey to entrepreneurial success, I didn’t know what I was looking for. As the first business pursuer amongst my friends and family, I didn’t have anyone I could call to keep me grounded and encouraged. Social media influencers, who were only showing the tip of their iceberg, were my only references and it caused me to feel inadequate. I didn’t know any better but I refuse to allow another woman to feel like she can’t do what’s in her heart.

We don’t get these ideas and passions for no reason.

To avoid running in circles, spending money on the wrong coach, and delaying purpose, I asked God to help me transform. I learned some things along the way:

You will fail if you do it alone We’re combatting every entrepreneurial myth that keeps us from progressing.

One myth is thinking you can do it alone.

If nothing else, your customers are a part of your journey because you couldn’t make money without them. If you’re a solopreneur, customers are your first circle of support. Use that support to improve your craft and customer service. As you continue to grow, you’ll realize you have more demand than you have time to fulfill. Ask for help! You’re amazing but you aren’t supernatural and being able to keep up with demand results in growth and repeat customers. Build a team, get volunteer help from friends and spouses. If the demand is there, it is possible to fulfill it but the key to not losing your mind is bringing in God to be the CEO. Let Him tell you what to invest in, what opportunities to pursue and decline, and what to get prepared for. Do all that and like they say, “You’ll never work a day in your life!”

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You need rest

You still battle with imposter syndrome

Take everything you’ve heard about “grinding” and throw it out of the window. Grinding literally means to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it. Many don’t realize that’s exactly how they are living their lives in pursuit of their dreams. They are reducing their potential because they won’t rest, eat, or take a break! Right now, ask yourself, “Is this what I really want?” There’s a lot of data and personal testimonies to support how resting is essential for overall health (and success). Look some up for yourself. I’ve seen the difference when I incorporated rest in my mind and body, and I get more done now in business than I ever did when I had a “grinding” mindset.

I found out imposter syndrome never actually goes away. Blame it on being human but knowing we are not perfect will always keep the door open for us to fall into comparison. Being aware of this, however, is good so when a negative thought tries to knock on the door, we can choose not to answer. We can instead say, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalms 139:14), and carry on with the next part of our day. It’s a muscle to continue exercising but the more you do, the quieter that discouraging voice becomes. Your role models experience imposter syndrome just like you do and they keep going and so will you.

The beautiful thing about being in your purpose is despite the turmoil, you will love what you do and choose it every single day. It costs the old version of you to step into what’s next so you can be the woman that makes things happen! It may be the biggest thing you ever invest in but take it in stride and believe everything that prunes you are those divine signs affirming you have what it takes. Let’s go boss, I have faith in you.

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Miles for Migraine Winston-Salem

BY DEBORAH BARR

MILES FOR MIGRAINE

In 2022, 24 cities across the U.S. are hosting Miles for Migraine, a 5K run/2-mile walk/relax event to raise both awareness and funds to support research and migraine education. The only Miles for Migraine event in North Carolina this year will be in Winston-Salem on October 15th. On that day, runners, walkers, sideline supporters, and local business sponsors will come together to make a powerful local impact on migraine disease.

Dr. Rebecca Wells, founder and director of the Comprehensive Headache Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, said, “The money raised by the local Miles for Migraine event will directly benefit our mission to provide headache education, exceptional patient care, and cutting-edge headache research. We want to decrease the stigma around migraine, and this event helps us do just that.

It will also help us train future headache doctors so that more patients can get the help they need.”

The Miles for Migraine run-walk-relax event will kick off at 8:30 am on October 15th at Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Drive in Winston-Salem. We are working to decrease the disruption of migraine disease on patient lives—and we invite you to partner with us! There are four ways you can be involved: Have you ever wondered what it’s like to have a migraine attack?

Here’s how three Winston-Salem area patients described it to researchers last year: 1 • “The pain is so severe. I can’t work, can’t take care of my kids, can’t take carpool. I have to sit in a dark room and can’t do anything...I am losing a day of my life.”

• “It’s debilitating...I’m sick feeling, I’m dizzy, I’m nauseated. I don’t want to be in the light. I can’t think straight. I can’t talk straight.”

• “I have to stop everything. I can’t work, can’t interact. I have to go to my room and just sit in the dark...and it can take 24-48 hours. And if it’s extreme, I have to go to the hospital and get a shot.”

1. Walk or run with us on October 15th. To register yourself, a group of friends, or your entire family (kids welcome!), simply use the QR code in the ad on the opposite page. (Or, go to nc.milesformigraine.org and click “Register.”)

2. Volunteer at the event. Volunteers are needed to help with set-up, registration, nutrition, clean-up, as course monitors, or to cheer on those who are walking or running. Go to nc.milesformigraine.org and click “Volunteer.”

3. Donate to our team. Go to nc.milesformigraine.org and click “Donate Now” in the column on the right.

4. Participate virtually. Want to be part of the fun but can’t be with us on race day?

There is also a virtual event! To participate virtually any time between October 1317th go to nc.milesformigraine.org and click “Register.”

Migraine disease impacts 40 million Americans—about 1 out of every 4 families. So, chances are, you probably have a friend, coworker, neighbor, or family member with migraine. Unfortunately, many sufferers of this invisible disease feel that, as another local patient put it, “...nobody takes it seriously and nobody knows what a migraine is...so I feel lonely.” 1 Worldwide, migraine is the second leading cause of disability, affecting a billion people. More than 90% of people with migraine cannot function normally during an attack, which can last anywhere from 4 to 72 hours. Migraine affects three times more women than men, and is most prevalent in those between the ages of 25 and 55.

Because migraine is an inherited neurological disease, it’s not uncommon for several members of a family to have it. The best-known symptom of migraine is headache, which includes: • Moderate to severe throbbing, pounding, or pulsing head pain on one or both sides of the head • Pain that gets worse with physical activity What’s not as well known is that migraine is much more than “just a headache.” (In fact, there is even a hashtag: #NotJustaHeadache). While symptoms can vary from person to person, in addition to headache, migraine can include: • Nausea and/or vomiting • Sensitivity to light (photophobia) and/or sound (phonophobia) • Dizziness, numbness, concentration problems, difficulties with speech, or weakness

1. Estave PM et al. Learning the full impact of migraine through patient voices: A qualitative study, Headache 2021 Jul;61(7):1004-1020.

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FOR FANS OF FOOD! ARTICLE & PHOTOS BY LAUREN SEPHTON

Six Hundred° 4 5 0 N P AT T E R S O N AV E N U E S U I T E 1 2 0 • 3 3 5 . 2 8 3 . 6 7 5 4 • S I X H U N D R E D D E G R E E S .C O M

Located in the heart of downtown Winston-Salem, you’ll find Six Hundred° - a restaurant that showcases locally sourced food, friendly staff, and a phenomenal atmosphere. They have dynamic small plates, extraordinary entrees, an extensive wine list, as well as a large patio overlooking Bailey Park that is perfect for Sunday brunch. Their chefdriven menu is creatively rooted in southern cooking and designed to leave you speechless as every single menu item is cooked over a wood fire burning hearth. Suffice it to say, Six Hundred° is an experience you don’t want to miss out on!

Our evening began with one of their most popular small plates, Coal Roasted Carrots. By cooking these gorgeous carrots among the coals of a smoldering fire, an unbeatable smoky sweetness was unlocked. They were also seasoned with ras el hanout for a woody-sweet flavor, then plated with a pistachio butter that added nutty and earthy notes. Lastly, they were lightly garnished with a pistou that is a basil-based sauce often served in the south of France for added freshness.

The second appetizer we had the opportunity to taste was their Bacon Wrapped Venison that is calling all our meat lovers. The venison was rich, earthy, and tender. It was served with pickled jalapenos for a bit of spice, water chestnuts for a nutty and sweet component, and drizzled in a ponzu sauce for a complex tart-tangy flavor ending.

Moving on to the house plates, we had their renowned Salmon & Risotto that was cooked off their wood burning grill to perfection. The salmon had a crispy, crunchy skin and a mouth-watering tenderness on the inside.

It was plated on top of a creamy risotto that had little chunks of tender asparagus and maitake mushrooms mixed in. It was also garnished with a ginger-soy beurre blanc sauce that was slightly sweet, a little tangy, had a velvety richness and overall was oh, so flavorful. Hands down a favorite!

The other house plate we were delighted to taste was their Duck Gnocchi. The seared duck breast was rich, juicy, and full of flavor. And unlike the typical gamey taste, this duck tasted more like a strong beef! It was plated with homemade gnocchi tossed in a creamy sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes, duck mole, and fresh cotija cheese. In fact, the duck breast is local and comes from Harmony Ridge Farms in Pfafftown.

Lastly, we were served an out-of-this-world dessert that made a lasting impression like none other! It was a smoked carrot cake that had caramel-y notes, warm embraces of cinnamon and nutmeg, while also being moist and never once baked in an oven! You heard that right. This carrot cake, like everything else on the menu, was made over a six-hundred-degree woodfire - hence the restaurant name. It was broken up into bite-sized crumbles that were toasted to be a little crisp around the edges and served with pistachios, salted caramel, candied ginger, and a house made ginger ice cream. Let’s just say, there was not a crumb left once we had our first bite.

And while they are currently revamping their cocktail menu, there are two signature drinks that are here to stay! The first is their Placebo Effect mocktail that is a strawberry lemonade with ginger beer for a spicy kick, and the other is their 600° Spritz cocktail that is bright and cheery for a girls’ night out.

Thank you, Chef Travis and the friendly staff at Six Hundred° for a delightful evening. And if your stomach is grumbling like ours was after reading this, here is your sign to head on over to Six Hundred° and tell them the Forsyth Foodie said hi!

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The Real Deal with Candice Deal GET OUTSIDE & ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF NATURE

Fall is just around the corner and our hot humid summers have almost come to an end.

Getting out into the shade is great summer relief from the heat and it has some additional benefits you might not realize you are getting for free!

When you are out walking under the trees, enjoying all of the stunning fall foliage, you are doing something the Japanese coined “Forest Bathing” in the ‘80s. In Japan the traditional name is Shinrin-Yoku, which means experiencing the forest through your five senses and connecting yourself to the natural world. Sadly, most of the American population spends almost eighty seven percent of their time indoors and an additional six percent in an enclosed vehicle. That math makes it seem as though most of us could take a little time to really get back to nature and it’s as simple as a walk in the woods.

While you are walking under the trees and taking a “Forest Bath,” you are getting the added benefit of the aerosols that many trees and plants emit, called terpenes. Conifer trees, like the good old southern pine we have no shortage of here in North Carolina, are trees that strongly emit terpenes. They can also be found in some herbs, spices and even fruits.

THE GIFT OF TERPENES

What is a terpene and why is it such a great gift? By definition, terpene is a natural compound formula (C5H8)n and there are over 30,000 compounds of unsaturated hydrocarbons. Alpha-Pinene is one of those compounds and is the one from the pine tree (the name is a giveaway). It can also be found in rosemary, eucalyptus, and orange peels. Remember, that every time you peel an orange, the spritz that comes out is a healthy dose of terpenes released into the air. AlphaPinene has some very beneficial properties.

It’s anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antiulcerogenic, can aid in memory retention and studies have cited its ability to halt cancerous cell growth. That’s pretty powerful stuff!

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Interestingly, the terpene Myrcene can cross the blood-brain barrier, and when mixed with other terpenes it can increase the effects of them. This is a more common terpene that can be found in hops (yes, the hops in your beer), cardamom, eucalyptus, lemongrass, mango, bay leaves, and wild thyme.

Myrcene can be used as a sleep aid, it’s antiinflammatory, a pain reliever and anti-mutagenic.

In oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruit, you will find the terpene D-Limonene. Its benefits include acid reduction which is great for acid reflux and heartburn. It’s an antioxidant and can help with any metabolic issues, aid in weight loss, as well as reduce stress and inflammation.

Birch trees, mint, laurels, cinnamon and rosewood all emit Linalool. The benefits of Linalool include pain relief, a reduction in inflammation, anxiety reduction, and it is also an anti-epileptic. Linalool has a floral and sweet scent.

A spicy terpene known as Beta-Caryophyllene can be found in black pepper, clove, basil rosemary, oregano, and cinnamon. This is another anti-inflammatory terpene that can reduce depression and anxiety, and has been shown to slow the growth of bacteria.

Terpinolene can be found in cumin, nutmeg, apples, lilac and tea trees. It’s antibacterial, antifungal and can be a sedative.

WALK YOUR WAY TO BETTER HEALTH

You can see how a simple walk in the woods can be good for so many of our ailments! Of course, walking has some great health benefits on its own, and the fact that the forest is full of terpenes is an added bonus. Perhaps it’s why hiking seems to really lure people into the forest for miles and miles!

If you don’t have time to make it out to the woods for a walk, kick off your shoes and take a walk through the grass with your bare feet. This is a great way to feel grounded, connect yourself to the earth and studies have shown that just this simple act can be a great way to relieve stress by clearing the mind, uplifting your mood and stabilizing your blood pressure. Barefoot walking stimulates the nervous system (which is an immune system!) and doing it boosts your immune system, while also improving your posture and foot mechanics which can relieve pain in your ankles, knees, and hips.

When you’re at the beach, the sand and pebbles will stimulate the acupressure points on the foot.

This can give the whole body a boost of energy and even boost the pressure point for eyesight.

Whatever you do, just get outside and enjoy the benefits of nature!

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I have always loved the passing of summer and eagerly embraced the promise of fall. I used to think that I was the exception, but a little research proved me wrong. It turns out that both spring and fall compete for the top spot in terms of seasonal preference.

Because a beginning is always preceded by some type of ending, the natural progression from summer to fall is no different. It invites us to let go and to let in, a process we can approach with intention and a sense of grace by making ourselves a partner with the rhythm of nature.

REFLECT ON YOUR BEST SUMMER MEMORIES One way that we honor the passage of time and the experiences we’ve had is to consciously recollect them. What did you do this summer that stays in your mind and in your heart? Focus on those highlights and remember how you felt and what made them great. You might even decide to post or display photos of “My Summer Highlights” online or within your home.

This way, you can revisit them at any time.

ANTICIPATE AND ESTABLISH NEW ROUTINES Darker and cooler mornings, followed by earlier dusks are a given. Instead of being annoyed by nature’s reset, ask yourself how you can go with its flow. I wake a tad bit later, read a little longer, and head out just before first light for my morning walk.

Of course, this means that the feeding of the backyard birds is delayed, but their timing reset seems to be quite in sync with my own. You might also consider turning on a few lamps as dusk approaches – not just because it’s getting dark, but because it brings a warm ambiance to your home.

Meeting a friend for a hot cup of coffee or tea is another welcome fall routine you can establish. A new routine might even be selecting a few new books to devour this season as you anticipate spending more time near the hearth.

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REFRESH YOUR MEAL PLAN Fall is synonymous with harvest. Get online or pull out your cookbooks and focus on seasonal vegetables, soups, stews, and casseroles. If you are a “big salad person,” you can incorporate seasonal produce there as well. You might even identify ten or so recipes that you will focus on this fall and stock up on non-perishables accordingly.

ATTEND TO YOUR GARDEN Does the garden ever really die in these parts? I’m still unsure! In any case, get busy deadheading or leave it be so that the birds can have their pickings of berries and seeds. By all means, stash away that half-used bag of potting soil along with your tools and gear. Taking the time to clean and organize as you go will pay off come spring.

RESET YOUR SPACE For example, your porch or patio can host fall annuals as well as colorful pumpkins to reflect the colors of the season. Inside, even if you don’t have a white, beige, or gray color scheme (mine is red-based!) you can still honor the season with a few small changes. Consider: • Incorporating autumnal scents for your room diffusers, candles, and soaps • Adding in some warm, cozy throws on your sofas • Including some real or faux branches in your vases • Springing for a few new kitchen towels in tones and designs that say, “it’s fall!”

• Using cloth napkins. Add some rich textures and darker hues to your table • Clean and store summer bedding and replace with warmer items • Display fall magazines where they can be seen and appreciated • Style your mantel and other “display” areas with fall-related, decorative items Now, take a step back and enjoy your fall life to the fullest…

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Check Out TRU Taekwondo’s Newest Campus in Clemmons

BY AMY HILL A Triad staple for the last 10 years, TRU Taekwondo strives to serve and nurture others, help students of all ages achieve excellence, and celebrate milestones and the success of its staff and students. Staff members at TRU understand that it’s important to meet its members where they are and grow with students at their own pace. One of TRU’s strong points is its team’s dedication to fostering an environment of trust, understanding, and respect.

In fact, the words trust, respect, and understanding are what gave birth to the name TRU itself.

TRU Taekwondo is passionate about serving the community and taking advantage of every opportunity to gather together and celebrate. Notorious for attracting large crowds at its special events and celebrations over the years, TRU welcomed over 900 individuals throughout the community to revel in the end of the school year at Tanglewood Park. Interacting with Triad locals through good food and fun is just one way in which TRU serves its surrounding community. To ensure that students around the Triad are exposed to the values important to TRU, the team often teaches gym classes at local schools and visits classrooms to talk to students about the importance of focus and the various character-building qualities involved with learning martial arts. TRU also hosts birthday parties at its facilities, allowing guests to get a taste of Taekwondo alongside pizza and cake.

A common misconception about martial arts is that athleticism and aggression are key. While possessing innate physical capabilities as a Taekwondo student is important, the TRU team strives to help students excel interpersonally and athletically. By teaching vital lessons of working hard and treating others with respect, enrolling in Taekwondo classes not only helps students work up a great sweat, but also instills values in students and fosters personal growth. Taekwondo is also an excellent outlet for students with special needs to learn their bodies’ abilities and limits while sharpening social skills.

TRU’s newest campus in Clemmons serves as the perfect middle ground for students and families situated between TRU’s Advance/Bermuda Run and Country Club Road locations. TRU’s Clemmons location will function as an academy, where current members, masters, instructors, and leadership team members can interact with Grand Master Douglas at different intervals.

Grand Master Douglas is a highly accomplished student himself, who is trained under the highest ranking female martial artist in the world. While GM Douglas has won championships in Taekwondo and was undefeated for years, he realizes as an instructor that not everyone has the time, resources, physical ability, or natural talent to achieve such high rankings in the sport.

This realization is why GM Douglas is the perfect fit for TRU Taekwondo’s program, which focuses on pouring into students and the community as opposed to solely winning championships.

Co-Owner Philip Averett is a firm believer in the idea that everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging. He attributes much of TRU’s growth over the last decade to finding likeminded members who also value serving others. TRU is intentional in its endeavors and invests the proper training and education in its staff members so that TRU’s mission of encouraging young men and women to be the best versions of themselves can be carried out. Aside from training its staff members, Philip also understands the importance of sustainable growth. By maintaining manageable class and extracurricular schedules for its instructors and leaders, the TRU team is well-rested with a positive attitude, leaving room for leaders to provide consistent, highquality instruction to their students.

Ready to enroll at TRU Taekwondo? Visit TRU online at www.trutkd.com to read more about TRU’s team, mission, and class schedules. Check out TRU on Facebook and follow the team on Instagram at @trutkd to stay updated on the latest news from the TRU crew. Meet the staff and tour one of TRU’s five Triad campuses listed below.

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The importance of early childhood education cannot be overstated. Early childhood education sets the foundation for a child’s future development, providing a strong base for lifelong learning, and also helps the child with cognitive and social development that is crucial to a strong future. As a community, we have to understand the importance of this crucial education to our children in our community.

Early education is often overlooked and the early learning educators are frequently treated like babysitters at a daycare facility.

But we need to treat them and their profession with the respect and admiration that they deserve in order to boost employee retention and overall satisfaction with the important career that they have chosen. These early childhood educators are creating and molding the future of our community.

Here at Smart Start of Forsyth County (SSFC), we are a blend of a quasi government and non-profit organization that is devoted to early childhood education programs in Forsyth County.

We provide free resources to local early childhood educators and education centers.

Smart Start was created in 1993 by Governor Jim Hunt as an innovative way to tackle an important problem: children were coming to school unprepared to learn. Today, Smart Start of Forsyth County provides funding for innovation, and also serves as an incubator of innovative ideas and practices that impact children, birth to five and their families.

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In addition to providing funding for many childcare centers across the county, we also provide free community resources to families.

Parents and caregivers can visit our website to apply for scholarships, emergency scholarships, and subsidies at www.SmartStart-FC.org. Families with children that are five and under can also register for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which is a free literacy program that sends Spanish or English books to registered children every month based on their age. Our newest program is ROOTS and it is funded by the Kate B Reynolds charitable Trust. The ROOTS program is designed to help our community break the cycle of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and help local children develop strong roots with their families as well as within our community.

At SSFC, we work with parents and educators to provide resources to help their children thrive.

Smart Start takes the time needed to understand each person’s situation and then we are able to guide them through programs that cater to their specific needs such as the NC Pre-K program, Dual Subsidies, Emergency Childcare Scholarship’s, Teaching & Learning Services, R.O.O.T.S, and our free Diaper Bank.

Experiences a child has during the first 2,000 days—from birth to kindergarten—have been shown to have an impact throughout life. Therefore, SSFC invests time and money in local, evidence-based initiatives to improve early care and education, family support, health, and literacy as a holistic approach for children birth-to-five.

A free program that is available to all early educators in Forsyth is our Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) program. Our TLS Team provides training, technical assistance, coaching and support to childcare providers.

The TLS Team consists of highly qualified Technical Assistance Specialists who have a strong background in Early Childhood Education and Administration. The team provides services that help childcare providers throughout Forsyth County gain and/or maintain quality childcare; they also provide assessments of classroom-level processes, trauma-informed practices, evidence-based instructional supports, and developmentally appropriate practices associated with children’s positive developmental outcomes. In addition, TLS provides leadership development for early childhood administrators to improve knowledge and implementation of programmatic and business practices.

We have regular training available on our website for educators to attend.

For more information on how you and your family can benefit from some of the services here at Smart Start, visit our website at www.SmartStart-FC.org or visit our office at 7820 North Point Boulevard, Suite 200, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27106

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Smart, Strong, Sassy Style

BY MARTIE EMORY, PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

Since the March 2021 opening of her South + Main Boutique storefront in Advance, Thim Phommavanh has been blessed beyond measure, given the chance to share her love for local style with a thankful entourage of loyal customers.

CUSTOMERS & COMMUNITY Developing a positive presence in the local small business community is a dream come true for Thim, and she’s very focused about transparency as a business person. As she has from the very beginning, she’s quick to tell you there aren’t any items in the boutique she wouldn’t wear herself, and how important it is to stay true to yourself, no matter what!

“I pride myself on standing behind everything I bring into the store 100%. I don’t bring things in because they are on trend and will sell easily – if I bring them in it’s because I would personally wear that item or use that product.”

Thim and her staff genuinely want customers to love what they are buying, and she’s sure those loyal customers know she is always going to be honest with them when it comes to discussing sizing and quality.

She’s honest about that, and honest about the ups and downs – and ultimate joy! – of being a boutique owner.

“There are really great days, and really hard days, but it’s important to be consistent, even on the difficult days! I don’t fake it, and my customers appreciate my honesty, and they know I care,” she says. “They care about what’s going on with me just as much as I care about them.”

She also strives to personally interact with customers – and happily meet new ones – keeping up-to-date with any big life events they have coming up. She also loves getting acquainted with new markets, and sets up frequent pop up shops from Raleigh to Charlotte.

It’s a creative mix of women’s clothing lines that you’ll find at South + Main, always available in an array of sizes, from catchy, quotable tee shirts to romantic dresses, and there’s always the opportunity for personal styling. Just ask!

“If a customer walks in and desperately needs a specific piece for an upcoming occasion, we pull what we think will work for them based on their body type, and what we think will look best,” says Thim. You’ll also leave with the perfect accessories to finish the look, often from other small businesses nearby.

“The small business community is unlike any other,” Thim explains.

“Even at our pop ups I’m able to find more resources, and I love carrying products from local vendors in the boutique.”

A die-hard believer in community over competition, Thim says she has built the boutique’s Tiktok platform around helping others who want to know more about the industry, and how to start one of their own.

“I know I was not the first to start a boutique, and I won’t be the last.,” she shares. “But if I can help start a business that will help someone build the life they’ve dreamed about, then I’m happy to do it.” She’s also learned some personal truths along the way, and enjoys sharing some words of wisdom for other business owners.

“Your journey is not someone else’s journey,” says Thim. “It’s easy to compare yourself to others in the same industry. For example: So-and-so has this many followers but I only have this amount. They are able to do this, but I can’t yet. You can’t compare your business to someone who has been in business longer because you aren’t at the same point in your journey. Social media followers do not define how successful you are!”

She’s also learned that helping someone open their own dream boutique won’t take away from her success at South + Main, and that small business owners need to work together to build successful strategies.

COMING SOON As fall edges closer and our closets need a refresh, South + Main Boutique offers the following fun events: September 24: Girl Tribe Pop Up at the Charlotte Convention Center , October 1: Forsyth Woman’s Tour De Boutique – where they will have Hope Anchored Designs Permanent Jewelry in the store from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., and October 15: A Patiently Rooted Pop Up in the store from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Schedule some “me time” (read: shopping time!) soon, to get to know South+Main Boutique for yourself! They are located at 246 NC HWY 801 N in Advance, NC. Boutique hours are Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reach them at 336.941.9744, shop online at southandmainnc.com, or follow them on Tiktok, Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook – @ southandmainnc.

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BY LESLIE SPEAS

Most of us desire to succeed in the workplace. Whether you’ve just landed your dream job or you’re looking to grow or advance in your current position, here are eight strategies that you can implement to take your career to the next level.

1. BE TRUSTWORTHY

One of the most important things you can do to cultivate workplace success is to build trusting relationships with company leadership, colleagues, and teammates.

Below are some important behaviors that build trust.

• Treat everyone with respect, regardless of their position • Extend trust to others • Put others’ interests before your own • Keep your word • Be open and honest • Share credit and recognition • Encourage participation/feedback from others

2. INCREASE YOUR SELF-AWARENESS

Self-awareness involves an understanding of your values, strengths, and weaknesses. If you aren’t self-aware, you won’t have a baseline to grow and enhance your performance. In addition, self-awareness helps you to manage your emotions in a healthy manner. Some methods of increasing your self-awareness include taking personality assessments; reflecting on what triggers negative and positive emotions; getting clear of your core values; and asking others for feedback.

3. DO YOUR JOB WELL

To ensure you’re doing the best job you can, you need to make sure that you understand what is expected of you. If the expectations are not clear, ask questions to clarify and check in with your leader regularly on progress. Further, you should always be on the lookout for ways to increase your efficiency and productivity. And when you make a mistake or misstep, learn from it rather than repeating it.

4. SHOW INITIATIVE

Showing initiative involves proactively making suggestions and going above and beyond expectations. To show initiative, you might volunteer to lead a project, offer suggestions for improvement, and/or actively participate in team meetings and interactions. Finally, when you go to your boss with a problem, share at least one idea for a solution. Even if your boss doesn’t take your suggestion, you will be seen as a problem-solver.

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5. BE COLLABORATIVE

To be collaborative, you need to establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with others on your team and across the organization.

You can start by completing your own tasks in a timely and responsible manner as this will directly contribute to reaching group goals. In addition, you might assist others in the completion of their tasks to support the team. Last but not least, ask others for their feedback and ideas and really listen to them.

6. TAKE OWNERSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Celebrate your successes, analyze them, and learn how you can build on them in the future. Accept accountability for your failures or mistakes without letting them drag you down. Many of the world’s most successful people would not be where they are today if they did not accept their mistakes and learn from them.

7. BE POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL

Showing positive energy is critical to your success in the workplace.

You can do this by trying not to complain and display negativity. In addition, you should be professional and avoid gossiping and engaging in other similar behaviors.

8. SET AND ACHIEVE GOALS

A set of well-thought-out goals can serve as a roadmap to success, providing you with objectives to meet along the way as you work towards your long-term career goals. Make sure your goals are SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound).

By adopting these eight strategies for success in the workplace, you will increase your confidence and be on the right path to achieving your career goals.

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MEET THE ADVISORS Behind Making Dollars Making Sense

BY DENISE HEIDEL Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC, Investment advice offered through Independent Advisor Alliance, a registered investment advisor, Independent Advisor Alliance and Marzano Capital Group are separate entities from LPL Financial.

MICHAEL MCGILVARY: PARTNER AT MARZANO CAPITAL GROUP A very wise saying goes like this: “Show me your friends, and I’ll show you your future.” It’s no secret that people significantly influence our lives, and for Michael McGilvary, this truth is demonstrated.

For much of his childhood, Michael’s mother, Angela, worked for Marzano Capital Group so he was exposed to the industry at an early age. After meeting Jon Marzano, Michael developed a great interest in the world of investments. His circle of influence paved the way for his future career.

“Jon was a huge encouragement for me,” Michael shared.

“When I visited Mom at the office, I was very curious about investments, and he was incredibly patient with me – encouraging my interests. Over time, I determined I wanted to follow in the same footsteps. After college, I joined the industry in 2014, and two years later, I joined Marzano Capital Group.

“What I learned very quickly is that our business isn’t about numbers. It’s really about relationships and trust.

I can input numbers all day long, but nothing gives me as much satisfaction as helping individuals and families.

You could even argue that Marzano Capital Group is in the relationship business; investments are just the vehicle we use to get there.”

TWO FUN FACTS & A TIP Michael McGilvary shares two fun facts and his best financial tip: 1. If Michael could have any other career – he would have wanted to be a stand up comedian or a musician.

2. Michael and his wife love to travel, but nothing beats the North Carolina coast for them, especially Ocean Isle.

MICHAEL’S TIP: ‘Don’t sweat the latte.’ In other words, don’t sweat the small purchases, but plan for the large ones.

Today, Michael is a partner in the firm. His favorite kind of clients are the ones who reach out to him for financial advice and to learn about their options. “I have a great deal of satisfaction in helping my clients make smart financial decisions. I want them to be educated investors and serve as a resource for them!”

in 2020 and currently serves as the VP of Leadership Development. “We have an amazing business community,” said Michael.

“I love connecting with others through the Chamber!”

A native of Clemmons and graduate of West Forsyth High School, Michael has deep roots in the community. “I love Clemmons. Other than a short stint working in Charlotte and my time at East Carolina University, Clemmons has been home. I think we have an incredible community, and I feel incredibly blessed to go to work every day to a job I love in a community that I have grown up with.”

Michael has been married to his wife, Kelly, since 2017, and together, they have a 17-month-old daughter, Waverly.

A committed family man, Michael loves spending time with his family, traveling, and pursuing fitness. “In college, I participated in track and field, and so I still enjoy running, as well as mountain biking. Beyond that, I enjoy playing guitar in my spare time.”

His love for community is also demonstrated through his servant leadership. Michael has been an active member of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since 2018. He served as President

Michael specializes in helping his clients prepare for retirement, estate planning, wealth management, education funding,

and risk management, but he also works with local businesses to build employee and executive benefits plans.

Marzano Capital Group is located at 2625 Neudorf Road, Suite 400 in Clemmons. Call them at 336.766.0464 or visit them online at MarzanoCapitalGroup.com. Also, be sure to like their page on Facebook.

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All About

BY ANGELIA CORNATZER

WHAT IS EDUCATOR WAREHOUSE? Educator Warehouse is a project of Forsyth Educator Partnership and Winston-Salem Forsyth County Council of PTAs that is located right behind Diggs-Latham Elementary School. They have a huge selection of new and gently-used items to be used by classrooms and teachers! Everything has been donated by individuals, organizations, and businesses from the community for teachers to have what they need in the classroom.

Educator Warehouse is able to offer online shopping for teachers as well as in person shopping. To shop in person, teachers need to sign up online to secure their spot for a specific day. If a teacher is shopping online, they will be able to pick up their items in person at Educator Warehouse.

Teachers are able to visit this incredible resource once each quarter on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 as well as the first and third Saturdays of each month from 9:0011:00am (late August through the first of June).

HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED WITH EDUCATOR WAREHOUSE? Donate!

There are so many ways that you and everyone you know can support our teachers in Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools by getting involved with Educator Warehouse.

Donating new and gently-used school supplies is a huge need at Educator Warehouse. If you don’t have time to pick things up and drop them off, feel free to shop on Amazon and select the shipment to be delivered to: Diggs Latham Elementary, located at 396 Hutton Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.

Check out their donation wish list below!

CLASSROOM AND OFFICE SUPPLIES • Paper—all colors, sizes, and types, copy paper 8 1/2 x 11 • Pens, pencils, crayons, markers, highlighters, dry erase markers • Scissors, glue, pencil sharpeners and erasers, pencil boxes & pouches • Kleenex, wet wipes, disposable gloves, and hand sanitizer • Post-it/sticky notes, composition notebooks, sheet protectors, & pocket folders • Staplers, tape dispensers, binder clips, tape, glue sticks, rubber bands, organizers, and more!

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS • Teacher resource books (Copyright after 2010), children’s books and novels • Bulletin board materials, posters, arts/crafts & room decor • Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts manipulatives • Games, puzzles, flash cards and more

MOST NEEDED CORE ITEMS FOR CLASSROOMS: • Pencils • Pens • Colored Pencils • Mechanical Pencils • Crayons • Notebook Paper

• Scissors (large and small) • Rulers • Sharpies, Highlighters, Markers • Glue Sticks, Glue Bottles • Kleenex • Hand Sanitizer

TOP 12 OFFICE ESSENTIALS: • Binder Clips • Paper Clips • Rubber Bands • Staplers, Staples, Staple Removers • Scotch Tape Dispensers, Scotch Tape • 1, 2 and 3-Hole Punch

• Post-It Notes • Desk Organizers • Handheld Calculators • Jump Drives, CD Disks • Sheet Protectors • Bookends • Pencil Sharpeners

VOLUNTEER! Educator Warehouse is thankful to have their warehouse manager, Kendra.

Kendra always needs a team of committed volunteers to keep the impact of Educator Warehouse going strong. Whether you can commit to volunteering once a month or once a week, Educator Warehouse needs you! This is a great opportunity to serve those who serve our community so much. The teachers you will get to meet and help as you volunteer will make you want to come back for more.

GIVE! Monetary donations are welcomed at Educator Warehouse to further the impact on classrooms in the community. All donations are 100% taxdeductible. You can make an online donation or mail checks payable to Educator Warehouse to: Forsyth Educator Partnership, PO Box 141 Winston-Salem, NC 27102.

If you have any questions about donating, giving, or volunteering, please contact @forsythedpartnership.org for more information or call 336-671-1078 and Karel Chandler at 336-817-1673.

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Holding On & Letting Go

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

I want to hold onto this moment – the wild weed bush just beyond my fence blowing snowflake-like blossoms and offering just the right contrast to my mid-spring, purple-infused garden.

I know it won’t last. Nature will decide otherwise, turning this glorious spring profusion of fanciful white into a plain and undifferentiated undulation of weeds. Or maybe the extra hand the lawn guy managed to hire will simply deem it “plain old weed” and mow it down. I get the dynamic, but still…

I want to hold onto this unexpected beauty, nature’s orchestration of pure perfection, knowing that I can’t. The best I can do is to honor and cherish this moment, breathe in its glory, say “yes” to this fleeting perfection, and then, let it be.

In all of this watching of nature “in the groove, doing its thing,” I am aware that it is a lot like the holding on of what’s left of my youthful self.

I don’t “fix my face” with consults, injections, and treatments in an attempt to stave off the inevitable impact of time. I clean it, exfoliate, drink a lot of water, turn my eye into that of a curious observer and… accept the result.

But this is no stoic resignation. There is no sense of defeat. Hell no! As organic nature and human aging do their thing, I • plant more flowers • wear the funky, cool earrings on a regular Tuesday • light the dinner candles on a ho-hum Wednesday • paint the toenails shrimp red I do these things because now I get, get, get what it means to parse out what I can control and what I can’t.

I am getting old. Older. Depends on the day. A gift, a blessing; some say the curse of time.

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You choose.

As for me, I’ll work with it. My inner knowing whispers: “Do what you need to do, my love, to accept the natural, organic process of change that accompanies the gift of time, but never, ever stop being you.”

I listen. I • plant more flowers • wear the funky, cool earrings on a regular Tuesday • light the dinner candles on a ho-hum Wednesday • paint the toenails shrimp red And I walk back out onto my veranda. The snowflake-like blossoms are gone now. I smile in gratitude for their fleeting beauty, and my own ability to let go, then I turn on some music.

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The shop’s award-winning cinnamon buns have been satisfying sweet-toothed locals since the bakery opened its doors. Owner Stacey Milner also created the customer favorite, dairy-free latte called “The Stacey,” a lavender vanilla latte made with oat milk.

Customers also rave about Baked Just SO’s croissants, which sport seasonal flavors such as fig and goat cheese with honey. This fall, be on the lookout for treats such as pumpkin muffins and pumpkin lattes made with housemade pumpkin syrup.

Stacey has been working hard to make sure her baked goods are found around other local businesses in Winston-Salem, with Baked Just SO’s vegan goodies currently sold at La Luz. Moji Coffee serves up Baked Just SO’s croissants, cinnamon buns, cookies, and more, while Milner’s American Southern Restaurant on S. Stratford Rd offers customers Baked Just SO’s cakes, pies, and gluten-free brownies for dessert. In the future, she plans to focus on furthering her wholesale ventures as opposed to opening new storefronts.

The tight knit team members at Baked Just SO are advocates for education. Having three children herself, Stacey is adamant about giving back to the school system and supporting teachers. She believes teachers work much harder than the public realizes, making them deserving of more recognition and respect than they currently receive. In fact, teachers are treated to a 10% discount year-round at Baked Just SO, and on Spirit Day, local schools receive 10% of Baked Just SO’s sales.

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On the hunt for a specialty cake, cheesecake, or cupcakes for an upcoming birthday party or special event? Baked Just SO prepares custom orders fine-tuned to match party themes and customer preference. Baked Just SO also hosts birthday parties for little ones in-store for party guests to decorate their own house-made cookies and cupcakes while parents and chaperones sit back and relax with coffee or lemonade. Let the team at Baked Just SO set up beforehand and clean up after to make your child’s party day sweet and stress-free.

In addition to cakes, pastries, and coffee, Baked Just SO keeps customers cool with weekly ice cream sandwich specials made with locally sourced ice cream from Homeland Creamery. As a matter of fact, all dairy products used at Baked Just SO originate from Homeland Creamery in order to support other local businesses and ensure that customers are receiving products made with high quality ingredients.

If you find that Baked Just SO’s coffee beverages brighten your day a bit more than commercial or chain coffee beverages, it’s not all in your head. Coffee served at Baked Just SO is air roasted Magic Bean coffee. While most coffee is drum roasted, air roasting involves the transfer of heat to coffee beans by using the steam of hot air for roasting the beans. This process creates lighter tasting coffee than traditional drum roasted coffee, making it perfect for flavored lattes or a cup of Joe to accompany a buttery croissant.

To place a custom order or read more about the baked goods offered at Baked Just SO, visit the bakery’s website at www. bakedjustso.com. Check out the team’s Facebook page and follow Baked Just SO on Instagram at @bakedjustso1. Stop by Monday through Saturday in-person at 5395 Robinhood Village Dr in WinstonSalem, or speak to a team member directly at (336) 923-5778.

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Having just celebrated its five-year anniversary in June, Baked Just SO has been serving its pastries, specialty cakes, airroasted coffee, and ice cream sandwiches to Winston-Salem, Lewisville, and Pfafftown locals since 2017. This woman-owned bakery is your best bet for custom-baked cakes and cupcakes for parties and events, as well as unique baked goods at breakfast time to get your day started.

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A ReDESIGN of a Different Kind “Your life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change.”

For the past 15 years, Ava Lewandowski’s monthly decorating column has been one of the most popular in Forsyth Woman. But Ava is looking to lessen her load a bit and, while ReDESIGNS by Ava – her business and her column – are still available, you may notice that Ava is doing a little less writing.

You will still find her in our pages, though just on a quarterly basis – and you can always see back issues on our website, if you can’t remember how high to hang that new painting.

LOOKING BACK

“The goal of my company is to help people create a beautiful home where they can come to be loved, refreshed, and encouraged.” - Ava Lewandowski Below is a compilation of some of our favorite ideas featured in Forsyth Woman over the last year by Ava. To read more from these articles be sure to visit her column at ForsythWoman.com/category/ home/Redesigns-by-Ava.

MAY 2022—CREATE A HAPPY PLACE

“Clear the clutter. Doesn’t cost money; only a little work on your part can make a huge difference in the way your home is presented.”

“Purchase only things that you really love; not just something to fill a space or just because it’s a good deal.”

--Jim Rohn

FEBRUARY 2022—ADD LOVE TO YOUR DECORATING

“As a decorator, I can help you choose the perfect chair, sofa, art, and accessories, but I cannot buy that special uniqueness that family treasures can add. Those treasures help add “love” to a home because they help tell the story of the family that lives there. I love a home that tells a story!”

JANUARY 2022—TRY BREAKING A FEW DECORATING RULES

“Artwork that will be viewed while standing, like in a hallway, should be hung approximately 60” from the floor to the middle of the height of the picture. Artwork hung in a room where people will almost always be seated should be 56”to 57” from the middle of the height of the picture to the floor. Adjust accordingly but this is the average and should be comfortable for most people.”

AUGUST 2021—STRETCHING YOUR DECORATING BUDGET

“Decorating my own home is a process and I try to make informed decisions that will be the best value for my money. After I have made a decorating plan, I shop local stores and online to get an idea of how much items cost. This helps me to not only plan my budget but also to know where the best prices are. I do the same for my clients.”

Thank you, Ava, and we look forward to your continued input to Forsyth Woman!

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People Choose ReDESIGNS by Ava: 1. They’ve seen the results on TV Home makeover shows or in a friends house.

2. They want a fresh, designer look but haven’t been able to create it.

3. They want great results without great expense.

4. They don’t know where to place the “old” furniture in a new house.

6. They are blending 2 households of furnishings and want professional help with what to keep and how to make it work.

7. They desire a home that feels good and looks good yet reflects who they are.

8. They want rooms to function better.

9. They want to prepare their home to maximize market appeal for a quick, top dollar sale.

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Contact her to find out how you can fall in love with your home — either all over again, or for the first time!

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BEST OF WINSTON The local craft beer scene just keeps getting better in Winston-Salem. With so many options, here are 5 of our favorite places, where you’re guaranteed to have a good time and drink good beer. (And make sure to follow us on social media @bestofwinston for more inside info on the local food and drink front!)

1. FIDDLIN’ FISH BREWING CO. Located on Trade Street at the border of Industry Hill is Fiddlin’ Fish Brewing Co. This family owned and operated brewery quickly gained a fanbase for its laid back, outdoorsy vibe, cute pictures of dogs in its taproom on Instagram, and its beer (of course!). Favorite beers include That Fish Cray, a double New England IPA, and the Black Mountain Chocolate Stout, a beautiful match made in heaven. Fiddlin’ Fish loves community, so check out their run, bike, and book clubs that are open to all.

2. WISE MAN BREWING There’s always something happening at Wise Man: trivia, music, music bingo, and more. Wise Man feels like the cornerstone of Industry Hill, bringing people together in this burgeoning neighborhood to share a drink and conversation. They are constantly

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rotating out and coming up with new varieties of beer, but perennial favorites include Mountain Calling, an American IPA, Body Electric, a double New England IPA, and Outraged Daughters, an Irish-style red ale (it’s harder to find but worth the effort when you do!). The frosé slushies are pretty great, too, for the non-beer drinkers in your group.

3. RADAR BREWING COMPANY Right up the street from Wise Man is one of the newer breweries in town, Radar Brewing. With easy parking and a large outdoor patio, Radar attracts a large afterwork crowd looking to wind down before dinner. They offer nightly food trucks and live music almost every Friday and Saturday night. While Radar currently does not make as many varieties as other breweries yet, it’s known for its Harmony Gose and rotating seasonal offerings.

4. INCENDIARY BREWING COMPANY Now with two locations, one in WinstonSalem and one in Lewisville, Incendiary is certainly on fire. Incendiary helped to jump start the area of Innovation Quarter known

as the Coal Pit in 2018, and now it’s hard to find an empty seat on a sunny Saturday afternoon there. The Coal Pit attracts families because of its open layout and enclosed space, but the beer at Incendiary is still the star of the show. The selection rotates frequently, but we especially love their lagers, like Solemnity, a German-style Helles lager. Incendiary is also a big part of the local music scene, with concerts at both locations several days a week and larger concerts during the warmer months in the Coal Pit. If you’ve never been, put Incendiary at the top of your list to visit as soon as possible.

5. LESSER-KNOWN BEER CO. As the newest brewery in town, LesserKnown is already making a name for itself.

Appropriately located near Old Salem on Broad Street, this brewery is focused on beer styles that are less widely known and appreciated. Be adventurous and try Lomax, a Bavarian-Inspired Schankbier, that is poured directly from a horizontal tank like you might see in Germany. The taproom is cozier than the standard brewery and feels closer to a café setting, perfect for a smaller gathering or tête-à-tête. With more limited hours currently, make sure you check their schedule before heading for a visit.

Living Your Best Life

The Intentional Retirement - Part Two:

True to Yourself

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

People say: “Retirement should be all about you!” What they often have in mind is a stereotype of what the “good life” should look like once you’ve said sayonara to your work life: You’re moving to Florida, right? Or maybe Arizona?

Time to chuck that big house and buy yourself a Lock and Leave.

Have you signed up for a cruise yet?

Have you thought about a sports car or a boat?

The peer pressure can feel just as intense at this stage as it did when you were a teenager! I know plenty of people who have moved to Florida and Arizona; who’ve bought that spanking new Lock and Leave, taken a cruise or two, or acquired a cool new car or boat. For some, it was the right thing to do. Others didn’t find the happiness they hoped they would, and a few even retraced their steps and made a different choice.

Uncompromising Intentionality I also know several renegades who wisely placed a patient finger on the pause button, to give themselves time to regroup, and in some cases, ask themselves for the very first time: What do I want for my life now?

Because many of us have considerable experience living the auto-pilot life, or one that has followed a hand-me-down script, living from a place of uncompromising intentionality feels unfamiliar and maybe even uncomfortable. But think about it: if you don’t put yourself squarely and unequivocally in the driver’s seat of your life at this point, then when will you?

I’ve given this a lot of thought and poked around to see what others who focus on retirement are saying. If your intuition or experience is telling you to press pause before diving into a prescribed retirement, consider the following approach, IN THIS ORDER:

Explore how you want to “show up” in the years ahead. We retain the ability to “reinvent” ourselves if we are open to it.

Maybe you’ve been a little stingy with your time, more judgmental than you’d like to admit, or closedminded. Maybe you decide that those ways of being don’t reflect how you want to experience yourself or how you want others to experience you. It is 100% within your power to be more of who you want to be. If you’re not sure where to start, look to your core values for guidance. Kindness, generosity, being good-humored, being a good listener, having empathy for others may fit into your evolving version of you.

Be honest with yourself about what you want your days to look like. Consult all available resources for tried and true as well as off the wall approaches to being retired. Then, adopt those that feel right and true for you. I know an Atlanta-based woman who moved to a small town in Georgia, started planting vegetables, and then planned two African safaris. Her drivers were a simple life, a love of nature, and adventure involving animals.

Others say they’ve waited a lifetime to devote their free time to a cause they are committed to, and still other retirees who land on “getting myself healthy and fit, then figuring out the rest!”

Determine what you want to have in your life at this point.

There is a lot of peer pressure – some of it quite smug – to toss, trash, and declutter. I get it. Most of us have far too much stuff. But again, don’t cave in just because it’s the thing to do, or because the people in your life are making you feel like a hot, cluttered mess. The things around you reflect the life you’ve lived. You get to decide what you want tokeep; no one needs to understand because it’s not about them. Interestingly, I’ve noticed a counter movement where retirees have let go of the idea that they have to declutter so that the kids won’t have to!

So, there you have it, in sequence: • Who do you want to be?

• How do you want to live?

• What do you want to have?

I am rooting for you!

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BY RENEE SKUDRA One day I drove down a random avenue looking for an environmentally beautiful retreat, somewhere to ponder my woes. With my Bichon Frise, Jackson, and my bookish Civil War historian son in tow, I ended up on 1790 Quarry Road and discovered, by sheer accident, an unaccountably beautiful lake with an adjoining shimmering landscape, punctuated by numerous trees and braces of wild flowers. That evening I found a place which has become my sanctuary, which has become sacred, and where I look closely at things, large and small, and note the color of the sky as it moves towards nightfall. Virginia Woolf once wrote that, “A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write fiction.” I haven’t had much luck with the money part, but I have found it essential to have some sort of private and personal space where creative juices can flow. Quarry Park is this aesthetic oasis for me and an event, not simply a location, which I urge others to visit.

Located in the southeastern part of Winston-Salem, it can serve as a recreational and spiritual resource for the city, as well as a cultural asset. The quarry is located in close proximity to Winston-Salem State University and UNC School of the Arts, and only a short distance from the downtown central business district. I did a bit of research and discovered that, at one time, indigenous peoples like the Cherokee, Saura and the Keyauwee, lived in the area until their forced removal in the 1830s under President Andrew Jackson. At some point during the mid-1920s to 1970s, Vulcan Materials Company operated a quarry (known as Piedmont Quarry) on approximately 228.2 acres, mining and producing rock aggregates. A large amount of those products eventually went to the construction of the Interstate Business 40 highway project, the Westinghouse Turbine Plant, Stroh’s Brewery, and the construction of WinstonSalem State University. In 1997, the property in its entirety (1 larger and 1 smaller quarry) was donated to the City. The larger quarry, with its water 200-300 feet deep, seems to have a life of its own, teeming with freshwater jellyfish and other life in its crystal clear environs, but also boasting a surreal view from its topmost hilly exposures from which well-known city buildings can also be seen.

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Quarry Park is a place where I get religious. I feel the footprint of the Creator here in the gorgeousness of the area, the serenity of the atmosphere, and the quality of the light. Up in these hills, standing behind the metal fence surrounding the perimeter of the quarry and the lake at its base (for safety of visitors and safekeeping of the environment), you feel the living animation of this nature scape, in its waters, grasses and trees. I am grateful to have stumbled upon the divine archi-tecture here and it is where I say my prayers, for my family, the world, my beloved dog, too, quietly lying at my feet, and where I am encouraged to shape and promote an attitude of reverence for all life. Each of us needs a spiritual refuge to practice the acts of gratitude in an increasingly beleaguered and set-upon world. There are so many things I need to talk to God about, and in this beautiful domain I have found a wonderful habitat to do so.

Quarry Park has undeniably kindled in me an eye that looks more intensively and appreciatively upon nature’s treasures and allows a quiet moment of reverie. My son, always bent in the direction of elucidating history, informs me that in the late 1990s, the quarry was featured in an independent film called “The Lesser Evil,” and we vow to find it and watch it. He goes on to tell me that the Indigenous peoples originally inhabiting this area interacted with the Moravians during the late 1700s and early 1800s, but were forcibly removed under the federal Indian Removal Act, causing them unconscionable pain and unwanted displacement. I am listening, but I am also busy acknowledging the power of the sacred here, the moments on this soil, whether they be miraculous or mundane, and observing the tiniest details, patterns and geometries that are everywhere apparent, waterfowl alighting on the lake, a colony of mushrooms pushing forth their heads in the grass, a wild hare running for cover. I put my ego and its measures of self-worth away before this profound expanse of beauty gracing the park and lake. This place in nature is the equivalent to the “room of my own” Wolfe spoke of, where I can put aside my catastrophizing, sundry griefs, and troubles and practice a ritual of necessary gratitude and prayer, for the redtailed hawk circling overhead and the cumulus clouds gathering in the darkening sky. I invite every reader to visit Quarry Park and see why Gregory James, with the Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation Service, told me “It is a hidden gem of Winston-Salem.”

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Bite It & Write It

BY ANGELIA CORNATZER

Nikki Miller-Ka is a powerful and inspiring woman who has worked so hard to make it to where she is today. Her story involves following her specific passion and doing hard work until she got where she wanted to be. “I am literally living my dream,” says Nikki. “My job is traveling the world, eating, drinking, having a good time, and writing about it.”

Nikki graduated from ECU and planned on being a teacher, but when she found herself in an internship with a reporter, she discovered her passion, and her love for writing was unveiled. After being able to shadow this woman who looked like her and did something she wanted to do, she was set. “Representation really matters,” says Nikki when describing the importance of having every kind of person in every kind of role. She went on to work as a journalist, and quickly realized the topic she wanted to cover: FOOD. The job wasn’t exactly available where she was, so Nikki took her experience and started Nik Snacks, her food blog!

While writing for multiple different publications, Nikki was able to make valuable connections in the industry that she still values to this day. She was hired at one of the oldest and most renowned food publications in America, and even had the sixth most popular recipe on their entire website at one time! She worked very hard and accomplished a lot, but after spending time giving this venture her all, she felt it was time to move on to the next chapter.

“I literally let go and let God,” said Nikki. “People say that all of the time but don’t feel it in their soul.” She released everything, hit the ground running, and opened her eyes to see what was next. This is when she began to truly live her dream. Now, as a full time freelance food and travel writer, Nikki has gotten the opportunity to travel to the Dominican Republic, resorts in Florida, Puerto Rico, Portland, and more! When asked about a typical day in her life, she compared her schedule to having a “well oiled machine.” Nikki is running a business, and she is the business. From customer relations, schedules, meetings, logistics, social media, and much more, she is the woman behind it all! She has her own hours of operations, and boundaries as well, that make her a success.

Nikki can be an inspiration to us all - she discovered her passions, put in the hard work, and is living out her true dream. She makes the world a better place with her love of writing and food. Check out Nikki and all she has to offer online and on her socials.

After discovering her love for writing, she paired it with her love for food. “I like to eat, I like restaurants, and food is an integral part of life,” Nikki shared. She discovered that her favorite things to do involve food and writing, so why not combine them? With her previous education in English, she chose to then pursue education in food. Nikki explained that learning how to cook and learning about food are totally separate and different ideas. She wanted to be able to do both, so she packed herself up and moved to Florida to pursue a degree at Le Cordon Bleu-Miami, a culinary arts school.

While learning at Le Cordon Bleu-Miami, Nikki kept her specific passion and goal at the forefront of her mind throughout. She wanted to be a full time food writer. Not many others in culinary school were able to have such a clear purpose for their future, but Nikki’s never wavered. She left Miami with a bundle of creative culinary energy that she needed to get out. “I had to find a way to make a career out of this,” said Nikki.

“Bite it and write it. That’s what I do.” - Nik Snacks @ N I K S N A C K S | W W W. N I K S N A C K S O N L I N E . C O M

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BY ERIKA TAYLOR, FOUNDER OF TAYLOR YOUR CLOSET & TAYLORINGSTYLE BLOG | @TAYLORINGSTYLE

Fall is here! This is by far my favorite season because of the cooler temps, but for sure because of the fashion. We’re kicking off the fall season this month with LoveWell Boutique. Located right here in Winston-Salem, LoveWell Boutique is proudly owned by a husband and wife who opened their doors back in 2019. Through their business, they build women up so that they can go out into the world and make a difference.

We love that!

One of the colors of the year has been green and this is one shade that is perfect for your fall wardrobe. I always love neutral colors and 9 times out of 10 you can pair them with a skirt + color like this. This tulle skirt is one of those pieces you can dress up or down. It would look adorable with a pair of light tan booties and/or sneakers and a graphic tee.

One great thing I noticed about LoveWell Boutique when I was there were all the great staple pieces they have, such as this tan tank. If you’re looking for some tops to add to your wardrobe for layering, they’ve got you covered.

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Our next outfit is this gorgeous burgundy dress. From the texture of the sleeve, to the neck-line to the pockets, the details make the dress. As you can see, I took the more casual route with this dress; however, a pair of tan or brown western boots or booties would also take this dress up another notch. This is one of those dresses you can wear all fall long and even into the holiday season. It’s perfect for a little date night, work, a football game, brunch or Thanksgiving dinner.

This next look is one of my favorites!

You can hardly ever go wrong with a black on black look, especially when you add the perfect jacket, or in this case, shacket with it. Shackets are a mix of shirts + jackets and you can actually pair them with multiple looks. This one from LWB is warm and comfy. This look could be elevated with a pair of taller boots or booties as well. If you’ve got an upcoming mountain trip planned for the fall, this outfit would be perfect for your trip!

If you’re wondering what else you can wear a shacket with, wonder no more.

A shacket can be worn with a tank and denim, Spanx leggings, leather leggings/pants, and/or with a skirt. I love the colors in this particular one because they are more neutral, making it easier to put outfits together.

Our last outfit is a great office look. These pants can be worn with so many different things. Remember, it’s always great to have those staple pieces in your closet that you can get a lot of mileage out of - meaning, the more outfits you can make with a pair of pants, top or jacket, the better!

You could also pair these pants with a longer cardigan, a leather jacket or even a blazer. I put them with this short sleeve sweater quarter zip and a very cute (and comfy) pair of mules to give a monochromatic-type look. As we previously talked about, a pop of leopard print is always a good idea and this is one of those looks that would be great for a pop of leopard either in the shoe or purse! This top would also look great with a pair of distressed denim and sneakers or dress it up a little more with a pair of black slacks and nude pumps.

If you’ve loved these looks or if you’re looking for some new pieces for your fall wardrobe, definitely check out LoveWell Boutique. They also have a great selection of accessories and even make-up to choose from. You can be color-matched using their app on your phone, which is a super unique feature, especially for a boutique! Another bonus to the boutique is their staff, all of the women are so sweet and very willing to help their customers. Check them out this month for your fall outfits!

Happy Shopping!

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Swallow the Frog How Tackling The Hard Stuff First Makes You More Productive

BY TARYN JEREZ

In college you would have thought I was majoring in procrastination. Regardless of what class it was for, if you saw me tackling a big project - especially one that would involve a presentation of sorts - you could bet it was due in the very, very near future. Afterall, why do something today if you can wait until tomorrow and do it under the weight of added stress?

The reality is that our lives are busy and filled with never ending tasks most weeks. It’s far more common to approach a task list with the plan of crossing off the simpler things and moving the “big ones” to the bottom in an effort to feel more productive and accomplished. What so many don’t realize is that there’s actually a better way!

Instead of jumping to the smaller tasks, hop on over to your most challenging one and try “swallowing the frog” instead!

What exactly does it mean to “swallow the frog”?

Don’t worry, no actual frogs will be hurt in the process! Whether it’s the task that takes the most time, the one that pushes you outside of your comfort zone or simply the one you’ve been dreading, embracing the most challenging “todo” on your list follows the “Swallow the Frog” productivity method. This method is centered around prioritization to avoid procrastination.

By prioritizing the most difficult task it frees up your mind and allows you to think more clearly as you approach the balance of your items that need accomplishing.

How do you define your unique frog of the day?

One of the hardest parts of being productive isn’t actually doing the things, but having an actual plan of attack to get them all done. When you embrace the “Swallow the Frog” method it’s important to be highly critical of what you’re going to prioritize first as your frog. First, admit to yourself that checking email, replying to calendar invites, organizing your desk are never going to be your frog. Instead, look at the things you need to do that may play a larger part in your other tasks, the ones you need to do before you can move forward on something else. Another identifier is the time it takes to accomplish the task. Look for something that is going to be more time consuming than the rest and may take a little more brain power - there’s your frog!

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Have you heard that the early bird gets the worm?

Well, in this case it’s the early frog I suppose! The best thing you can do to create a mindset that allows you to accomplish more in less time is to start your day off by “Swallowing the Frog.” Once you identify which task is your frog, that’s your cue to get to work!

When you push yourself to get that task done first thing as you start your day you are basically telling procrastination to kindly see its way out. Make it part of your routine at the end of each day to look at what’s on your list for tomorrow and identify your frog!

What about days when you don’t want to “Swallow the Frog”?

Here’s the thing about frogs - nobody wants to eat that sucker! In fact, that’s why I think it’s called “swallow the frog” and now “eat the frog” - you have to close your eyes and get it down quick before you realize what you’re doing! Meeting with an employee where you have to have an uncomfortable conversation can be something you dread doing, so why not get it out of the way first thing in the morning?

Have a presentation due to your boss that you know will take a while? Get started as soon as you sit down at your desk.

There’s going to be days when you want to work on the quick and simple tasks and that’s ok, but try to remind yourself how much better you’ll feel if the harder things are completed and out of the way!

Challenge yourself tomorrow to start your day and “swallow the frog!”

I’m sure you’ll see a difference in your day and what you accomplish.

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Finding a Forever Home

Opens New Facility PHOTOS BY SAIL OFF PHOTOGRAPHY many years, but they are overwhelmed with the rising demand for their time and services. We also must ask our volunteers and staff to jump through more hoops with transportation and scheduling logistics working with multiple partners,” he says.

With the addition of a staff veterinarian and the investment in a surgical suite, AARF can keep up with the spay and neuter procedures that directly address the community’s stray problem.

After more than 25 years of finding homes for cats and dogs in Winston-Salem, the Animal Adoption and Rescue Foundation [AARF] cut the ribbon on its forever home on August 2. The new facility offers more than 6,000 square feet dedicated to providing veterinary care for animals, housing adoptable cats, training volunteers, and hosting community events.

Like most things at AARF, the project began with a rescue. When local animal advocates and philanthropists Michael and Christine Morykwas found an abandoned cat and kittens by the dumpsters at a local country club, they reached out to AARF for help. That relationship kickstarted the multi-year project.

“We couldn’t ask for better community partners on this project than the Morykwas family,” says Mitchell Currin, AARF’s first Executive Director.

“Not only are their generosity and commitment to investing in animal welfare unmatched, but we were fortunate to learn from Christine’s experience starting and building an animal shelter in Fresno.”

A truly local organization, AARF was founded in 1995 by community volunteers, Leila Warren and Starr Stimmel. AARF’s humble beginnings included adoption fairs in the Thruway Shopping Center, meetings at the public library, and

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volunteer fosters covering the costs of animal care.

Despite challenges, AARF was always guided by passionate volunteers working hard for the animals’ best interests.

The new facility was built on this solid foundation.

“This gift has been truly transformational for our organization,” adds Currin. “After many years operating with a limited budget and minimal staff, this facility shows animal lovers in our community that we are here to stay.”

AARF plays a critical role in addressing the problem of homeless cats and dogs in the community. Each year more than 6 million animals are surrendered to shelters. AARF receives countless requests to rehome pets or assist strays daily.

One of the most impactful opportunities with the new facility is the ability to perform spay and neuter surgeries in-house. According to a recent study by Mars Veterinary Health, the United States will need nearly 41,000 additional veterinarians to meet the demand by 2030. Indeed, AARF has experienced the challenge of scheduling spay and neuter surgeries with partners at local veterinary clinics. According to Currin, the current system isn’t sustainable. “We have great veterinary partners who have served our organization for

While these big changes bring new opportunities, AARF is committed to maintaining the core values represented in its mission of “finding loving homes for dogs and cats through rescue, foster care, veterinary services, adoption, and education.”

AARF still depends on community volunteers and donations to accomplish this mission and welcomes new supporters. Currin adds, “We are excited for the potential to expand our volunteer opportunities and add new corporate and private partnerships with our new space. We are just scratching the surface of our possibilities.”

If you’re interested in learning more about AARF and how you can support the mission, please visit AARF’s website (www.aarfws.org). The new facility is located at 302 Thurston Street in Winston-Salem and is open to the public from 12–5pm Tuesday– Friday. Adoption fairs with adoptable dogs and cats are every Saturday from 11am–2pm.

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Add Magic to Your Wedding Day with Mae’s Makeovers

BY AMY HILL In August, Mae’s Makeovers celebrated its 8th year in business as a bridal makeup and hair company made up of a strong team of ladies who specialize in airbrush makeup and boho bridal braids. The Mae’s Makeover team recently expanded its horizons in January with the opening of its stunning new salon, Mae’s Beauty Bar. Mae’s Makeovers owner Mary-Ann Ladd always aspired to open Mae’s Beauty Bar to the public, but the COVID-19 pandemic sparked the perfect storm for her to finally make her dreams come to life. The pandemic allowed Mae’s Beauty Bar in Kernersville to serve as a “home base” for her team to take necessary safety precautions and provide services to clients during the week before traveling to different wedding venues across the state to provide cosmetic services to brides and bridal parties. Want to bring your bridal party to the Mae’s Beauty Bar team? The Beauty Bar is also able to host wedding-day bridal parties for ladies to sip on mimosas and snack on charcuterie in order to de-stress during wedding day prep.

The team at Mae’s Beauty Bar treats brides and clients of all kinds to top-notch cosmetic services in a stylish, intimate, and cozy atmosphere. MaryAnn and her team offer microblading, airbrush makeup, lash tinting and lifts, facials, teeth whitening, and lip blushing. The most commonly requested service offered at Mae’s Beauty Bar is hand-tied hair extensions, a specialty of MaryAnn’s. Because each weft is carefully tied by hand, these extensions are less visible, feel stronger, and prevent shedding. With hand-tied extensions, there is minimal hair breakage or stress on the scalp, allowing clients’ hair to continue to grow to be healthy and long.

When Mary-Ann was in high school and college, her friends often asked her to help them with their hair and makeup.

She continued strengthening her skills in cosmetology, graduating with a degree in Management from N.C. State University before earning a certification in makeup artistry and updos from the London Beauty Institute. After college, she worked full-time at a financial firm during the week, and performed cosmetic services for weddings on weekends. After a few years working a full-time desk job, she decided to follow her passion in cosmetology, graduating from Paul Mitchell and becoming a licensed cosmetologist.

Mae’s Makeovers and Mae’s Beauty Bar run smoothly thanks to Mary-Ann’s great team of gals. Mary-Ann first hired her sidekick Bethany six years ago, who performs flawless airbrush makeup for clients. Bethany later introduced Mary-Ann to Felicia, who makes lash extensions and brow treatments look easy.

A lot has changed since Mae’s Makeovers was first created eight years ago. As a young female entrepreneur, Mary-Ann has learned many valuable lessons about running a business throughout the years. When she first started as the owner of Mae’s Makeovers, she approached each day with a structured regime in mind. Since life rarely plays out how we expect it to, Mary-Ann now knows the importance of flexibility and being prepared to roll with the punches on the job.

She and her team also pride themselves on providing stellar customer service and putting clients at ease. Because brides are sharing their special moments with Mary-Ann and her team, Mae’s Makeovers is dedicated to creating a welcoming and upbeat atmosphere to help add to the excitement of wedding days.

Ready to book Beauty Bar services or a bridal appointment? Visit Mae’s Makeovers online at www.maesmakeovers.com for services, pricing, and the team’s portfolio.

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To stay up-to-date on the latest news from Mary-Ann and her team, find Mae’s Makeovers on Facebook and follow the team on Instagram at @maesmakeovers.

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Dear Younger Me

BY LESLIE SPEAS

I’m not sure how it happened, but I am now in my fifties.

Somehow, I thought it would take a lot longer to get to this age! Some things are not so great about getting older—gray hair, hot flashes, wrinkles, gravity… I’ll stop there as I’m getting depressed. But there are some positive things about being in this stage of life. I have time to read and take naps. I don’t have to operate a taxi service any longer (and with the price of gas, that’s a bonus). I don’t have to feed everyone. And I care less about what others think of me.

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self? Here are some tips that I would share with the younger version of me.

ACCEPT AND LOVE YOURSELF AS GOD MADE YOU Quit comparing yourself to others and understand that God made you the way you are for a reason—he doesn’t make mistakes. Get counseling if you need to work through your issues. You must love yourself before you can love and nurture others.

TIPS ON CHILDREN Children are a blessing and a joy, but if you have them, keep in mind that they will break your heart and scare you to death more times than you could ever imagine. And you aren’t done when they are in their twenties and beyond, as I thought would be the case. Puppies are a good lower maintenance substitute.

Just sayin’.

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SLOW DOWN Being busy is not a badge of honor. Figure out what’s important to you and say no to things that don’t fit these criteria. Chill out on the activities your kids are involved in —they probably aren’t going to be soccer stars or ballerinas. Doing so much running wears them out and wears you out, too. Finally, make sure to give yourself ten to fifteen minutes of quiet time in the morning - you’ll start your day from a centered, calm state.

YOU PROBABLY CAN’T HAVE IT ALL Focus more on relationships and less on building bank balances and climbing the career ladder. In the end, relationships are what will matter, especially your relationship with God.

EXERCISE AND EAT RIGHT Yay! There is one that I did consistently. As a result, I haven’t had struggles with my weight or health problems. I also think I may have gone off the deep end if I didn’t exercise because it helps me manage stress. I can even still do plyometrics (jump training), only sometimes I pee.

CHOOSE A PARTNER WISELY AND WELL Be with someone who will treat you well and takes care of your soul.

Understand that it isn’t your partner’s job to fill the emptiness inside you.

And you probably aren’t going to be able to change the other person – only God can do that. Don’t settle, even if you feel it’s time that you find a partner. It’s better to be single than in a difficult, unfulfilling relationship.

P.S. Also, stay out of the sun and try not to squint!

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Road Through Ruth

BY ANGELIA CORNATZER

There are so many lessons that we can glean from the incredible book of Ruth. Many beautiful realizations await us as we dive into this Old Testament book. The people in the story and the circumstances that they find themselves in show us things we can learn about God and His character, even in the midst of struggle and uncertainty. Here we go, down a road through Ruth!

While the book of Ruth itself barely mentions the name of God, we can dig deep and see that this story is all about God. We can see God’s glorious intentionality and redemption at every turn. The Bible is full of things we can learn about our God’s character and design for our life on this earth as we walk with Him. We see time and time again from scripture how our extraordinary God works in ordinary ways.

Some may discount the Bible as an ancient fairy tale, but we can hold fast to the timeless truths that we see on every page.

The book of Ruth begins out with a statement about the time period they were in. This was a hard and dark season of having no king and everyone just doing whatever they wanted to do. They were in cultural unrest and in the midst of this, there was a famine. We start the story looking at a family who fled the famine and went to Moab in search of food. This family contained Naomi, her husband Elimelech, and their two sons Mahlon and Chilion. They arrived in Moab and soon after that, their father, Elimelech passed away.

Following this, the sons married Moabite women named Orpah and Ruth. A little while later, they experienced even more loss as both sons passed away.

Little did Naomi know that so much turmoil would occur in her life.

Back to back she experienced civil unrest, a famine, moving to foreign land, the death of her husband, witnessing her sons marry

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women who were Moabites, losing both of her sons, and being left in an unknown land with her Moabite daughter-in-laws. This sounds like the lowest point imaginable. During her time of lamenting, she even changed her name to “Mara,” which means “bitter.” She was so low that she renamed herself bitter.

That is not the end of the story, though. As we continue reading, we see her try to go alone back to her country. Ruth, her daughter in law, would not let her go alone. She decided that she would go with Naomi wherever she went and worship the God that Naomi worshiped. They returned to Israel and came across a man named Boaz. He allowed them to glean grain and have enough to eat from his barley harvest. Further in the story we see that Boaz was a man of noble character and Ruth was a woman of noble character.

After doing things the right way, they were married and bore a son named Obed. Obed was the father of Jesse, and Jesse was the father of David. Just a few generations after this, we see Jesus come through this lineage.

As we look into this story, it is so important to look at how God worked through it all. There was loss, hardship, and deep lamenting.

We see how God led them to redemption and gave them provision.

God used this story and all of its parts to bring us the lineage of our Savior, Jesus! The people and stories involved in the genealogy of Jesus are undeserving in the eyes of the world. Most of them have major mess ups or deep losses. God chose to allow these people and situations to lead up to the birth of Jesus. This shows us that He can use every story and every person for our good and His glory.

From this story we can learn about God’s faithfulness, intentionality, and the way He can work all things together just like He did for Naomi and Ruth.

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“ Fo r g i v e n e s s i s t h e r e l e a s e o f r e s e n t m e n t o r a n g e r.” - P s y c h o l o g y To d a y

Forgive Yourself

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

You’ve said it to others: “No one is perfect.”

“Try to let it go.”

And finally: “When are you going to forgive yourself?”

The inability to send forgiveness inward can be torturous. When you see someone you care about suffering in this way, you do what you can to be helpful. But when the tables are turned, you may have a hard time taking your own advice. Feeling good about yourself can be very difficult when: you feel guilty because you think you’ve done something wrong, or when you feel ashamed because you think there’s something wrong with you.

You may get stuck in that torturous place because you: • have no role model or road map for self-forgiveness • have conflicted feelings about what you did • don’t feel deserving of forgiveness • lack sufficient coping skills to deal with the discomfort of the process of self-forgiveness Everyone makes mistakes and wishes they could go back and undo uncalled for words

or actions that caused someone else hurt, pain, or loss. But we can’t. To move forward, we need to learn how to forgive ourselves and to “make things right” as best we can.

As with many things worth mastering, selfforgiveness takes courage and practice.

Here’s an approach that will help you to turn forgiveness inward when you need to: 1. Instead of spinning your wheels by avoiding, minimizing, justifying your actions, or beating yourself up, consider your values, the person you want to be, and then take take responsibility for what you did, and the consequences thereof. It has to start here.

2. Remind yourself that everything you do is intended to fulfill some need.

Everything. In other words, there was a reason behind what you did. Go there.

Ask yourself what need you were trying to satisfy that prompted your need for selfforgiveness. Don’t judge the need; just accept what was really going on with you and take responsibility for your actions and their consequences.

3. Think about the person you want to be.

Let’s say that you took a good look at your words or actions and realized that you tried to show someone up or compete with them in a nasty way. Why? Because

you were tired of feeling unappreciated.

Instead of doing the same thing next time, stay attuned to your thoughts and feelings when they arise. Work on “checking” that response and, for the longer term, turning your attention to what you can do to feel appreciated in healthy ways.

4. Mend the bridge. Say, “I am sorry for what I did.” Or “My comment was very insensitive. I apologize.” Or “How I acted was uncalled for. I hope you can forgive me.” If the person you have hurt or harmed is no longer alive or no longer in your life, ask yourself how you can take the lesson you learned and help someone else. Remember that many of us are struggling with similar selfforgiveness challenges.

5. Send your forgiveness inward. Say something like: “I forgive myself for hurting Susan. I am working on how I satisfy my needs and how I interact with others.”

6. Let it go. If you find this difficult, it may be an indication that your self-forgiveness is incomplete. So, forgive yourself for not having an On-Off switch and remind yourself that every day you work on self-forgiveness, you are also working on being the best version of you.

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Sweet but Sugar-Free Treats to Enjoy this Fall/Autumn

BY SUSAN BB SCHABACKER

Sweet! Treats sans sugar! Enjoy your fav flavors of fall without sugar, so those on sugar-free diets and diabetics don’t have to miss out. Try sugar-free nuta-licious, apple-licious, pumpkin-licious, and spicea-licious chai sweet treats that are happily guilt-free.

NO-BAKE PECAN BARS INGREDIENTS: Pecans, almond flour, flax meal, oats, Medjool dates, cinnamon vanilla, cold black tea, or water.

INSTRUCTIONS: Combine all ingredients except pecans and Medjool dates into food processor and blend together. Add in Medjool dates then spread mixture into pan. Add chopped pecans overtop.

Mash down so they adhere. Freeze about 30 minutes to set, slice into square or rectangular bars, and enjoy.

Recipe adapted from https:// www.purelykaylie.com/no-bakepecan-pie-bars-vegan-gluten-free/

ONE BOWL APPLE WALNUT CAKE INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, 2 tablespoons chai black tea or water, ¼ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup maple syrup, ½ nut milk (almond, oat, hemp, cashew, or coconut milk), 3 cups chopped apples, ¼ cup chopped walnuts, ¼ cup raisins, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon grated or ground ginger, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, 1 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon cloves, and a pinch of salt.

INSTRUCTIONS: Combine chia seeds and tea or water in a bowl until gel like consistency forms. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and oil an 8 inch cake tin. Add in oil, maple syrup, chia and hemp seeds, stir together, then add flour, baking powder, spices and salt and mix well. Fold in chopped apple, walnuts, and raisins and then transfer mixture into a cake pan.

Bake for 45 minutes. Check readiness by inserting a toothpick. It’s ready if the toothpick comes out clean and crumbly.

Best served warm with a scoop of oldfashioned vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of maple syrup to garnish. Stores in an airtight container for up to a week.

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CHOCOLATE CINNAMON PUMPKIN MOUSSE INGREDIENTS: pumpkin puree, carob powder, cream cheese, heavy cream, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate shavings, stevia/natural sweetener, and chocolate syrup.

INSTRUCTIONS: In mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, carob powder, and spices. Whip heavy cream until peaks form and add in sugar-free sweetener. Fold whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture, a small batch at a time. Serve chilled and top with pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate shavings, then drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with cinnamon to garnish.

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SPICED CHAI CARROT CAKE MUFFINS/ CUPCAKES (WITH CHAI ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING) INGREDIENTS: 3 cups carrots (finely grated), ½ cup unsweetened apple sauce, 1 cup coconut oil (or other plantbased oil), stevia (or other sugar-free sweetener), 4 large eggs, 3 teaspoons cinnamon, ½ teaspoon allspice, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon cloves, ¼ teaspoon ginger (grated or powdered), 1½ tablespoons steeped chai black tea, 2 cups flour, and 2 teaspoons baking soda.

INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Line two standard muffin pans with paper liners, lightly spray with olive oil spray, and set aside. Stir together all ingredients except dry ingredients which will be combined in a separate bowl. Fold dry mixture into wet mixture and then add in carrots until blended. Fill muffin pan and bake 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool 5-10 minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely before frosting.

CHAI ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING INGREDIENTS: 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 4 ounces softened unsalted butter, 2+ teaspoons stevia/maple syrup (or other sugar-free sweetener), 1½ teaspoons chai black tea, dashes of any combination of spices in spiced chai carrot cake muffins/cupcakes, and ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (including extra for garnishing).

INSTRUCTIONS: Add softened cream cheese and butter to mixing bowl and beat together with mixer until completely smooth. Reduce speed to low setting and gradually add in other ingredients. Use a clean spoon for a quick taste test to determine how subtle or bold you prefer the flavors of chai and orange. Use a butter knife, small spatula, or piping bag to frost cupcakes and top with chopped nuts (optional). Store in fridge for about up to 3 days.

Recipe adapted from: https://bakerbynature.com/ chai-spiced-carrot-cake-cupcakes/ Curb those sweet-tooth cravings with these healthy sugar-free treats, and celebrate fall, ya’ll!

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A Day in the Life of a

1920s Woman

BY KAREN COOPER

Sometimes life today can become so chaotic and stressful we romanticize the past and long for something simpler.

Was it a simpler time though?

If you could choose to live at any time in the past, when would it be? What if you lived 100 years ago?

Let’s look back 100 years at what life was like for a woman in the 1920s.

The 1920s was a time of big changes for women. It was the first decade in which their interests and abilities outside the home were truly recognized.

When I think about the 1920s, flappers are one of the first things I think of, and while flappers were a big part of the cultural change of the 1920s, most women of the decade were homemakers who took care of their homes, husbands, and children. In 1920, two thirds of people over the age of 14 were married. The average age of marriage for men was 24, and the average age for women was 21.

Interestingly, the average family size began to shrink during this decade.

The 1920s women started to embrace a looser, more comfortable style of clothing...leaving corsets by the wayside. Skirts were becoming a more common fashion choice and the length of the skirts started to shorten from ankle length to knee length. Bobbed hairstyles were in fashion and women started to wear more makeup.

At the close of World War I, the 1920s were the beginning of an era of great change and advancement. With new developments in technology, the world of the 1920s woman became much bigger.

It was a time of modernization and innovation which would significantly change the way women spent their days. There were many new time saving gadgets created for women to simplify their duties in the home.

Women had access to ice boxes, electric stoves, washing machines and vacuums, among other appliances, and they could use the time they saved in a myriad of ways.

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The 1920s were a time of unprecedented prosperity for many. There was more money to be made and families had more time and disposable income to participate in activities just for fun. These pastimes included: attending movies, going dancing, attending sports games (especially baseball – known as the national pastime), gathering around the radio, and playing games.

Consumerism was becoming more prevalent with advertising being marketed directly to the 1920s woman through magazines, newspapers, radio, and movies. Much like today, advertisers sought to create an image of an ideal woman who was extremely proficient in all the things she did! A hard standard to live up to then, as now.

One of the most notable changes for women of the 1920s was securing the right to vote when the 19th Amendment passed on August 26, 1920. The 19th Amendment did not secure the vote for all women in the United States, but it was still a groundbreaking achievement that paved the way for broader change.

Women had fought for their right to vote for nearly a century before the amendment was finally passed. Those who took up this cause faced jail time and harassment in their attempt to acquire women’s rights.

The number of women working rose by 2 million in the 1920s, which was still only a small percentage of the population overall. Discrimination in wages persisted, as well as the opinion that women only worked until they married.

1920s women typically had jobs as secretaries, telephone operators, factory workers, store clerks, and schoolteachers.

The 1920s was a complex time for women as they continued to fill the roles that were expected of them, but were also able to explore other distractions or avenues of self-fulfillment. This decade offered women more options than had been available in decades before.

Regrettably, the prosperity of the 1920s would ultimately come to a screeching halt in its last year when the stock market crashed in 1929. Life in the next decade of the 1930s would look drastically different for women.

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Creatively Celebrate the Magic & Mystique of Fall

BY SUSAN BB SCHABACKER

too strong for you, try more subtle shades in a more neutral palette. For a highlighter color, try shimmery metallic gold or matte off-white eye shadows. For more subtle contour shades, try shades of bronze and brown. And for autumnal colors, however bold or subtle, try hues of sunshine yellow, zestful orange, and fiery red.

Fall is a season of harvest and transformation as trees display their vivid array of autumn colors. Make the most of fall’s magical mystique as you make more memories.

Here are some ideas and inspiration to creatively celebrate the magic of fall: • Take your journal, sketch pad, or easel outdoors to set up at a scenic spot or find a perfect park bench and capture the splendor of the scene.

• Sip and savor the festive flavors of fall like chai, pumpkin spice, apple cider, pecan, and caramel.

• Enjoy listening to nature’s symphony of crickets and frogs, still out and about until hibernation season arrives. Capture their sweet songs on your phone with voice memo or with a field recorder and their music will be ready when you need a nature escape.

• Stay cozy and warm in flannel shirts, sipping a cuppa something comforting.

• Take a nature walk and toss colorful leaves in the air like magical confetti.

• Combine fishing trips with canoeing, kayaking, and camping out in the mountains.

• Identify the constellations and wish on a star while dancing and toasting marshmallows for s’mores by a bonfire.

• Get crafty with colorful leaves, pinecones, acorns, and other natural materials collected on your next nature walk.

• Get a fall beauty and fashion make-over, reflecting the colors of autumn. Get your cues from nature, inspired by the colorful, changing leaves on trees, berries, plants, skies, and earth, and try out a new cut and color and make-up that suits the season. If green eyeshadow is

• You don’t have to be hiking on a trail to snack on an energy boosting, blood sugar stabilizing trail mix. For healthy at-home or on-the-go snacking, combine your fav granola or healthy cereal, nut/ seed mix, and dried fruit. Adding in some plain, butter-free popcorn is another option. Try a combination of your favorite granola, pecans, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and raisins.

• Fall in love with the colorful crisp leaves and crisp autumn apples as-is, on your salad, or as baked sweet treats. Keep that kitchen and tummy warm with baking. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for apple crumble/crisp. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Rinse and slice or chop your choice of apples and place in a baking dish. Top with granola, raisins and chopped nuts like walnuts, pecans, and/or almonds. Add a few dabs of softened butter mixed with brown sugar or for healthier options, go for coconut oil and maple syrup. Set timer for about 20 minutes and set dish in oven. Check with a fork to see if apples are softened and the granola mixture has melded in.

• Take your yoga mat outside and enjoy body conditioning, including relaxing tai chi, out in nature.

• Decorate with pine cones, fall flowers, gourds and pumpkins, or other elements from nature and add to the ambiance with candles.

• Savor sippables like chai black tea, homemade apple cider, and mulled wine. Try adding spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, and black peppercorns (optional) to loose black tea. Add vanilla, grated ginger, or orange zest for a flavor boost. For spiced apple cider, boil apple juice or cider with cinnamon, nutmeg, or allspice (optional). For mulled wine the Swedish way (known as glögg), boil red wine, port, brandy, and water with orange peel or orange slices, raisins, blanched almonds (optional), cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom pods, and grated ginger or ginger root slices. Sweeten to taste with honey, maple syrup, or stevia.

Make the most of the splendor of this season.

This is your precious time to fall in love with fall!

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Feedback is information about past behavior delivered in the present which may impact future behavior. Ken Blanchard says that “Feedback is the breakfast (and lunch, dinner and midnight snack) of champions.” Why is feedback so important? In a nutshell, without it, you don’t know what you are doing well and how you can improve.

In my work as a Human Resources Consultant, I teach the 4- step BEAN model to guide constructive feedback conversations. Here is how it works: 1. Describe the Behavior Be descriptive, timely, and use “I” statements.

2. Describe the actual or potential Effect of the behavior Share what happened or what could happen because of the behavior.

Positive feedback is used to thank and praise other people. It is easy to give and doesn’t take much pre-planning. Constructive feedback is clearly more difficult, but it is essential for productive relationships and workplaces.

Over my career, I have observed that most people don’t do constructive feedback very well.

Why? Because we tend to avoid conflict and don’t want to hurt other people’s feelings.

3. Ask for input and explore alternatives Pause and ask the other person to share their thoughts.

4. Determine Next steps.

Work together towards a mutually agreeable solution.

Let’s work through an example: Negative Nelly is a member of a project team you are leading. In the meeting today, you asked team members for their suggestions and Nelly said, “I don’t know why you are asking. You are going to do what you want anyway.”

After the meeting, you decide that you are going to give Nelly feedback. You could approach the situation as follows using the BEAN model:

So, what can we do? Here are some essentials to delivering constructive feedback in a professional and effective manner.

• Don’t initiate a feedback conversation when you are angry.

It will never go well! Practice the pause and come back to it when you are in a calmer state of mind.

1. Behavior – Nelly, I was bothered by a comment that you made in the meeting today. When I asked for feedback, you said you didn’t know why I was asking because I was going to do what I wanted anyway.

• Make sure that you have balanced positive feedback with constructive feedback over time. Some sources say that we need three instances of positive feedback to every criticism to maintain a positive relationship.

2. Effect – This seemed to make others hesitant to share and took the meeting in a negative direction.

3. Ask for input – What makes you feel this way? Is there a reason that you feel that your comment needed to be shared in that forum? What else would you like to share about the situation?

• Prepare in advance!

The model shared below can be very helpful.

• Tell the story of what happened, focusing on the behavior and not the person or their intentions.

4. Next steps – So, next time you have a concern related to the project, you will share it with me privately and we can discuss it, rather than in a public forum.

• Make the feedback specific, actionable, and timely (as close to the event as possible).

• Use a feedback loop to make sure the other person understood what you communicated.

• Tailor your feedback approach to the individual. Not everyone responds to feedback in the same way. Some like it direct and others may need you to sugarcoat it a bit.

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Will these feedback conversations always go well? Despite your best efforts, you may run into defensiveness or deflection at times. However, using these tips can help increase the potential for success. As a result, you will have more effective relationships, more engaged team members, and a stronger organization.

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3 Mindset Shifts to Celebrate in Your Business 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.

Landing new clients or selling out of your latest product release are exciting, but doing business in ways that honor the way you actually want to be doing business is on a whole other level!

Unfortunately, it can become too easy to say “yes” to the things you don’t want to be doing or keep working in ways that don’t feel good due to things like fear, scarcity or insecurity.

Mindset matters, friend! After 6 years of working with women as they tackle their business goals, I can tell you with 100% certainty that mindset is the biggest barrier that we face as we work towards success. It takes a whole lot of intention to overcome those feelings but there’s magic on the other end waiting for you.

While there are so many opportunities to celebrate growth as a business owner, I’m sharing three major mindset shifts that deserve all the confetti!

#1 PRICING One of the most common sources of insecurity of business owners I’ve worked with comes from pricing!

There are so many “what ifs” and “am I doing this right?” thoughts bouncing around with the common theme of comparison. It takes a lot of mindset growth to price your work confidently and let go of other people’s opinions on what’s too high or too low. When you create a pricing strategy surrounding the value you provide in your business, paired with the financial goals you have both professionally and personally, there is such a positive change in your mindset. When you know the “why” behind your prices, you become more confident in your pricing. This leads to easier selling conversations, more accurate sales goals and a clearer growth strategy long term.

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#2 BOUNDARIES

#3 PIVOTING

I have a client who sent me a voice message sharing how excited she was to say “no” to one of her social media clients on something that was outside of her project scope. Can I just tell you that the energy on the other side of her voice message was dripping with pride. And you know what? That’s how it should be. So often business owners feel like they have to say “yes” to every ask and opportunity that comes their way in order to be successful. The reality is that by drawing a healthy line for you and your clients you create a business relationship that has clear expectations and avoids burnout. The best thing you can do is create boundaries that embrace what you need.

Have you ever heard the saying, “the most dangerous phrase is “we’ve always done it this way”? Never get stuck doing something in your business just because you’ve always done it.

No longer want to offer custom work? Remove it from your website. Don’t love shooting newborn photos as a photographer? Simply stop saying yes to those shoots and refer to someone else. When you embrace the act of pivoting in your business it lets you say “no ‘’ to things that aren’t serving you anymore and embrace something new! Allowing yourself to dream about what’s next and different in your business keeps it feeling good and can lead to more success!

Hustle & Heart Challenge

This month, challenge yourself to examine the areas in your business in which you feel held back by your mindset. Are you doing too much or just not enough of what brings you joy?

Are you not making enough sales or simply not pricing your offers according to their value?

Consider sharing your struggles with a mentor, coach or business friend who understands and can help you talk it through.

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Travel Planning Tips for Trips Abroad

BY AMY HILL

Although I’m no travel planning guru, I have learned a thing or two about making plans run smoothly when it comes to leaving the country. Here are lessons I’ve learned along the way that will save you time and energy during international travel.

TIP #1: GET FAMILIAR WITH GOOGLE MAPS The primary tool I use for travel planning is Google Maps. In fact, I don’t know how people traveled before Google came to be. Not only am I able to determine which neighborhoods I want to stay in based on the restaurants in the area and/or a neighborhood’s proximity to a city’s various attractions, but I can also use the street view function to take a virtual walk down the neighborhood’s roads to get a feel for a potential accommodation’s surroundings. In many situations, I have used the street view tool ahead of my trip to “practice” walking to and from my hotel or vacation rental to a certain location in order to avoid looking like a lost tourist (i.e., a target for scammers or pickpockets). What’s even greater about Google Maps is your ability to download offline maps ahead of your trip that help you navigate when you have no cell service or Wi-Fi – a situation you don’t want to find yourself in when you’re in unfamiliar territory.

TIP #2: PRIORITIZE CONVENIENCE OVER COST Unless you’re traveling for work, the idea behind taking a trip abroad is to have fun and experience novelty. I’m a firm believer in spending a few extra dollars every now and then to make myself comfortable as opposed to being frugal to a fault. While there’s a time and a place for frugality, it’s necessary to treat a vacation as such. While this doesn’t mean booking thousands of dollars’ worth of first-class airplane tickets, I do encourage travelers to pay the minute upcharge for little luxuries such as seat selections. The last thing you want is to be stuck in the middle seat for over eight hours regretting not spending an additional $45 to book a window or aisle seat ahead of time for comfort.

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TIP #3: KEEP SPONTANEITY TO A MINIMUM A trip to Myrtle Beach leaves plenty of room for spontaneity, but a transatlantic trip to Prague does not. In today’s postCOVID world, it’s important to do your research and stay updated on the current events and political happenings of your destination. If the news is showing an upturn in political unrest or economic hardship, it might be a better idea to choose another country for the time being. For the six months prior to my trip to Italy in November 2021, I kept tabs on the COVID-19 infection rates for each region of Italy to determine which region would be least likely to re-enter lockdown if the situation worsened. In the process, I learned so much about Italy’s pandemic trends and policies as a byproduct of my obsessive preparation that I should have become Italy’s next prime minister.

TIP #4: DON’T CHECK LUGGAGE There are virtues to packing light, despite what your urge to pack four pairs of shoes for a two-week trip is telling you. Keep in mind that many streets in Europe are made of cobblestones, and the city centers in many popular European cities are pedestrian only. Whatever you pack will follow you over cobblestones, staircases, and onto public transportation, and other countries aren’t always as elevator-obsessed as the United States. There’s also the ever-increasing chance of your luggage getting lost as the airlines iron out their post-pandemic staffing and scheduling issues. Stick to cabin-only luggage and pack a modest amount of versatile, neutral-colored clothing to save space in your suitcase. Going to a local laundromat and grabbing a coffee nearby as your clothes wash and dry can be a cultural experience in itself, so don’t be afraid to pack less to relieve yourself of the burden of heavy luggage.

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WOMEN ON THE MOVE

COURTNEY MILLESON

Courtney Milleson is a board-certified Physician Assistant at Digestive Health Specialists.

She attended college in her hometown of Wilmington, NC and received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where she graduated with honors in exercise science and a minor in Biology. She then went on to complete her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from High Point University. Courtney moved to WinstonSalem in 2019. She is currently a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Courtney enjoys exercising and cooking with her husband. She attends Two Cities Church with her husband on the weekends.

LORI MARTIN

Lori Martin is the founder and CEO of Featherpick Boutique & Gift Shop which started as an Etsy company. “I finally took a leap of faith and opened a storefront in 2020 in King that turned into a boutique/gift shop,” said Lori. “I thank God for everything He has blessed me with.”

Lori is also spray tan certified and owns a tanning salon called Silver Wings Wellness and Tanning.

In her spare time, Lori loves spending time with horses, riding four wheelers and outfishing her husband! She also enjoys time with her husband, Jay, and her three kids, Levi, Lacie and Lane.

“And, I wouldn’t be where I am today without my parents, Larry and Linda, my best friend, Megan and my former boss and best friend, Loretta!”

KRISTINA EBBINK

Kristina Ebbink was born in Ontario, Canada and grew up primarily in Southern California. A graduate of the University of California at San Diego, she worked in the travel industry until her husband’s career brought them to Winston-Salem in 1995. Living on the opposite coast from friends and family, Kristina discovered volunteer opportunities at The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem as a way to meet new people in the area. She and her husband ended up meeting a network of friends who became like family, and they have been involved with the company ever since. Kristina has worked, on and off, as the marketing director for The Little Theatre for more than 13 years and recently felt the need to focus on the heart of the organization, which has always been its volunteers. “I’ll never forget how welcomed we felt to both The Little Theatre and to Winston-Salem when we moved here,” said Kristina.

“As the volunteer coordinator, I want to make sure that sense of community continues to thrive and grow.” When she’s not “doing theatre,” Kristina works with her husband, Kevin, who owns Compass Financial Services, and enjoys traveling, enjoying time with friends and family (who moved here!) and, of course, seeing plays and musicals.

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HOLLI HOUCK

Holli Houck is a registered nurse and owner of Wholistic Nursing Solutions. She earned her degree in nursing from Gardner-Webb before achieving her registered nursing degree from Wilkes Community College. She is a certified infection preventionist, wound care specialist and was a nominee for the Daisy Award. “I have lived in Winston Salem for eight years after relocating from West Jefferson,” said Holli. “I have worked in the senior living industry for 10 years of my career. I have also worked in public health and the hospital setting. My passion is to provide quality care to the citizens of the Triad and to serve their families with support and empathy. I have the pleasure of working with the most amazing people, patients and community professionals. I hope to extend my patients’ time at home with the best possible health and enjoyment of life as they age.” In her spare time, Holli enjoys workin on her soap and candle business that she’s had for 20 years and spending time with her two daughters as well as her best friend, her mother, who encourages her every step of the way!

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Harris Gross is the owner of Gold Leaf Productions (GLP). “I’ve always had a love for videography but never believed I could make a business out of it,” said Harris. “After going to school for a degree in construction management, I soon realized my heart would never be full unless I was able to create my own business and make my own schedule. I then took the leap to come back home and work with my father with our family business while starting GLP on the side. Gold Leaf Productions is a wedding and farm videography business. Highlighting farms local to North Carolina and filming the most madly in love couples all over. Fast forward a few months, I found out I was pregnant and was distraught not knowing how I could handle everything at once. I then took the leap and jumped into wedding + farm videography full time and have been blessed with so much business since then. If I hadn’t ventured out to taking my business full time, I never would have known how well it truly was going to do. It’s been almost a full year of running GLP full time, and I wouldn’t change a single thing!”

In her spare time, Harris enjoys spending time on the farm with her husband riding tractors or out flying her drone to get unique and creative shots to showcase on her Instagram page.

KATIE HUNT

Katie Hunt is the owner of KD Hunt Photography. She has an associate’s degree in business administration. “I became full time after just three months of starting my business as a side job,” said Katie. “I am consistently getting new bookings, creating new relationships and getting to travel!” In her spare time, Katie enjoys reading books, traveling and spending time with family. She has the support of her husband, Elijah, and two children, Levi who is two and a half and Lucas who will be a year old this fall.

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NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 1 F45 TRAINING WINSTON-SALEM CHALLENGE F45 Training Winston-Salem, 486 N Patterson Avenue, Suite 125. Fitness.

Nutrition. Accountability: 6-week challenge to bring together exercise and nutrition to help you meet your goals. This is an opportunity to combine your fitness journey with a nutritional guideline to help each participant reach his or her goals. We will be offering pre, mid and post goal meetings with our coaches. This challenge provides all meal plans (mainstream, vegan and vegetarian), and recipes are delicious! If you’re ready to kick start your health, this is a great opportunity. All fitness abilities welcome! Please email the studio for additional information.

SEPTEMBER 1 SCHUBERT TO SHAW – MUSIC CAROLINA SUMMERFEST 7:30pm, Piedmont Music Center, 212 North Broad Street in W-S. The Eno String Quartet and guests perform works by women composers Fanny Mendelssohn and Caroline Shaw, as well as Schubert’s “Trout” Quintet. Cost: $26/person. app.artspeople.com/index.php?show=140772

SEPTEMBER 10 UR AWAKENING DIRECTOR’S CONFERENCE 9am-1pm, UR Coliseum, 4421 Poindexter Street in Walkertown. This is an intimate conference limited to just 100 guests allowing for more meaningful conversations and likeminded professional connections.

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VIP treatment from the moment they arrive – with access to complimentary welcome reception, gourmet food and wellness experiences. Cost: $199/ person. urcoliseum.com/events

FALL FESTIVAL 2022 AT YOUR HOME MARKETPLACE 9am-6pm, Your Home Marketplace, 670 South Stratford Road in W-S. Come explore our 11,000-square-foot vendor mall, featuring 87 vendors, which will be stocked with new fall merchandise in addition to the other high quality merchandise we offer year-round!

One-day-only sales event with discounts of 10%-30% throughout the mall. yourhomemarketplacenc.com

SEPTEMBER 12 KIDS’ MORNING OUT 10-11:30am, Salem Gymnastics & Swim, 4870 Country Club Road in W-S. Free event! Come see all that Salem Gymnastics & Swim has to offer with a variety of individual activity stations and two warm water pools with amazing instructors. If you’d like to give pool a try, don’t forget your bathing suit and towel.

Children under 3 must be accompanied by a parent in the pool. And as always, each adult also receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings.

SEPTEMBER 14 GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT 5pm-until…Bermuda Run, 324 Bermuda Run Drive in Bermuda Run. Grab a friend, a neighbor, your sister, your mother, a co-worker and have a muchneeded Girls’ Night Out! Reservations required…$20 per person includes a taco bar, live music by Michael Cheney and a photo booth. As always, each attendee receives four tickets for the fabulous prize board drawings! Please consider bringing school supplies to donate to the Educator Warehouse.

SEPTEMBER 16-17 2022 JOYTIME WOMEN’S RETREAT Church on 68, 300 NC 68 in Greensboro.

Women from across the Triad and beyond are invited to this two-day retreat that will feature Christian author, speaker and radio personality Dr. Joy Green and lead singer of the award-winning band Big Daddy Weave, Mike Weaver. The topic of the event will be “steadfast faith.”

Tickets for the retreat are $22-$44/ person and can be purchased through eventbrite.com.

SEPTEMBER 17 FORSYTH COUNTY EXTENSION MASTER GARDENER VOLUNTEERS’ FALL PLANT SALE 8am-2pm, 1450 Fairchild Road in W-S. Annual fall plant sale that is a major fundraiser for the Extension Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Shop early for best selection. Sales are cash or check only. Rain or shine you will find a great selection of native plants, pollinator plants, flowering shrubs and trees.

ABBY BRYANT & THE ECHOES 7:30pm, The Historic Earle Theatre, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy.

Hailing from Gastonia, singer Abby Bryant and guitarist Bailey Faulkner have been hanging out and playing music together since they were kids. The pair has recently cemented their presence as a regional powerhouse with their debut album Not Your Little Girl released with their full group Abby Bryant & The Echoes. Cost: $15/person. eventbrite. com/e/abby-bryant-the-echoestickets-360644967807

WINTER GARDENING WORKSHOP Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Get your winter garden started! Participants will learn about the great varieties of vegetables that grow in cooler weather, how to prolong your harvest and help feeding your garden during winter. eventbrite.com/o/minglewood-farmand-nature-preserve-17188338999

SEPTEMBER 23-25 DAMAGED WOMAN’S BLUES 7-9pm (23rd-24th); 12-2pm (25th), SECCA, 750 Marguerite Drive in W-S. Live theatre event.

SEPTEMBER 24 WINSTON-SALEM WALK FOR LIFE Registration begins at 9am. Walk starts at 10am. Two Cities Church, 854 West Northwest Boulevard in W-S. The Walk for Life is a family friendly event with a short program, a two-mile walk (through the West End neighborhood), kids activities and a hot dog lunch to conclude the day. thepregnancynetwork.org/wswalk

NATURE CRAFT DAY Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Join us for a day of nature crafts! Trails will be open for hiking. In this event, you’ll find art projects using simple natural

elements like pine cones, leaves, rocks and twigs. You’ll love getting crafty with these natural materials. This program is donation-based. Visit our website to learn more about our mission and upcoming opportunities (minglewoodpreserve. org). eventbrite.com/o/minglewoodfarm-and-nature-preserve-17188338999

WILDFLOWERS: THE WOMEN OF COUNTRY MUSIC STARRING KATIE DEAL The Historic Earle Theatre, 142 North Main Street in Mount Airy. Katie Deal takes the stage with her powerful one-women concert featuring her rockin’ Nashville band. This original tribute honors legends such as Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, Reba McEntire, Crystal Gayle, Shania Twain, Kitty Wells and many more. Cost: $40/person. eventbrite. com/e/wildflowers-the-women-ofcountry-music-starring-katie-deal-2022tickets-314773966407

SEPTEMBER 28 MONARCH HIRING FAIR 11am-6pm, Best Western Hotel, 3330 Silas Creek Parkway. If you have a passion, we have a place for you! Hiring enhanced services and care management professionals. On-site interviews. monarchnc.org

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Conversations with Your BFF From as far back as I can remember, I’ve been a people-pleaser. If there was a meeting like AA for peoplepleasers, I’d be there every time they opened the doors. Yes, I am that bad, or was that bad. Growing up as an only child, I was always trying to make my parents happy, since most of the time they were arguing, I figured if I did everything possible to please them, from good grades, to not causing any issues at school or at home, life would be easier for us all. Unfortunately, I didn’t outgrow that need to make everyone, except me, happy and I took it into my marriage and other relationships. Anytime anyone was slightly upset or perturbed with me, I’d bend over backwards to make things right at the cost of myself. But within the past few years, I’ve put a stop to that and am now seeing the world didn’t fall off its axis because I stuck up for myself and did what I wanted to on occasion. So what happened when I stopped being the people-pleaser everyone had grown accustomed to? I am so glad you asked!

RELATIONSHIPS CHANGE WHEN WE CHANGE As a recovering people-pleaser, it made sense that when I made a change this drastic, not all of my relationships would hold up. Some people are in a relationship with me for what they can get out of it. As I grow and set boundaries, some connections with others may not feel right anymore. But remember that people-pleasers usually attract those who take advantage of them, so losing them from your life is actually a positive.

CHANGE IS NEVER EASY Once I decided to pull the plug on making everyone else happy, I came down with a bad case of self-doubt, second guessing that ending a certain relationship was the right thing to do. It’s challenging to change, leave a familiar situation for an unfamiliar one…that’s the way most of us are wired.

People-pleasers tend to be very sensitive to guilt and self-doubt.

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‘What Happens When I Stop Being a People-Pleaser?’

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Ending any relationship can bring on feelings of ‘was that the right decision?’ but in the end, with a little distance, you will see that no longer being in that relationship that caused you so much anxiety is a good thing.

THE ONLY CONSTANT IN LIFE IS CHANGE Change is the only constant in life; we change our environments, situations, and circumstances and so do others. We aren’t static in our lives - some sort of change is always happening. For this reason, it is unrealistic to believe that our relationships won’t change; sometimes we grow closer to others and sometimes we grow apart.

In the end, the perspective I keep is that sometimes it is necessary to end relationships to make room for connections that better align with our beliefs and stage in life. Being a people-pleaser is draining and you are always jumping through hoops for others, making their lives easier, all the while setting your needs aside. Remember, you are as important in a relationship as the other person and if the other person can’t see that, it’s not much of a friendship.

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