Women on the Move

MEGAN BLACK

Megan Black is the owner of Megan Black Photography. She recently quit a 9-5 job to pursue photography full time. “I got into photography after we had our daughter’s one-year-old session with a local photographer, and my daughter was not having it that day; so we ended the session, packed everything up and we went home,” said Black. “I had a camera laying around, so I took her pictures the next morning and fell in love with photography! I photograph a little bit of everything, but I love working with brands, from boutique shoots, to photographing your business, to headshots! I absolutely love what I do and love meeting all of the people I get to work with to capturing these special moments for them!” In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, finding the coolest local shops, planning an annual trip with her husband, Billy, to visit somewhere new each year, playing tennis, being creative with new ideas for photoshoots, her daughter Addy, and her son Ashton.

LILIANA TETA

Liliana Teta is a painter and retail worker for The Barn on Country Club which offers antiques, vintage furniture and collectibles in WinstonSalem. She is currently a student at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. When not at work or in school, she enjoys reading, drawing, writing, playing the Ukulele and singing. “I love to be outside, especially swimming,” said Teta. “I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and animals. I love to learn. Right now, I am practicing my Russian speaking skills as well as my Spanish and French. Someday, I would love to learn Mandarin and Arabic.”

KELSEY HUFFMAN

Kelsey Huffman is the Private Events Coordinator for Foothills Brewing. Kelsey started in this new role with Foothills in May. She has more than a decade of event planning experience and studied hospitality at Appalachian State. The staff at Foothills Brewing is so excited that she has become part of their team! “My interest in event and hospitality all started at Childress Vineyards,” said Huffman. After her parents encouraged her to apply for a job, she fell in love with the industry after being hired by the events department. When not at work, Kelsey loves spending time with family, refinishing furniture or any beginner DIY projects, fun and funky beers and wines, succulents and she recently became the go-to balloon gal for all parties. She is very thankful for the opportunity to be a part of the Foothills family. “I love bringing someone else’s vision to light; when you work with so many different personalities, you get the opportunity to think about your space in a way you might not have thought of on your own,” said Huffman. “The team at Foothills has been so supportive, and I really feel that my voice is heard here.”

RITA BOTTOMS

Rita Bottoms has been promoted to Vice President of Sales & Client Relations at The Resource! Rita received her BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Business Law from Western Carolina University and joined The Resource Co. Inc. (formerly Temporary Resources) in 2001. The Resource provides powerful people solutions through staffing/hiring, consulting and organizational development services. Over her 20-year tenure, she has held roles as clerical/professional manager, business development and sales specialist. Rita is a mentor to many, and has established and developed a number of integral client relationships through her steadfast dedication to growing the organization. Rita has served as a longtime board member of Winston-Salem SHRM, board member of Professional Women of Winston-Salem (PWWS), member of HRMAG and is a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP). Her hobbies include camping, sports, relaxing on the deck with a good book and spending time with her husband, two children and fur baby, Baxter.

KENDRA CLABO

Kendra Clabo serves as Vice President of Customer Care and Service for The Lattitude Group, a management consulting firm in Kernersville. She recently joined The Lattitude Group after 16 years in the professional services sector. Kendra also serves as the marketing and sales lead. She holds a BA in Romance Languages, Literatures and Linguistics from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Kendra also serves as a member of the Mount Airy City Schools CTE Advisory Council and is an active volunteer for the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration.

RACHEL DRAKE

Rachel Drake is the owner of Earth Sage, the HR director of a local sock designer and manufacturer as well as a yoga instructor. “I grew up in a family of small business owners and entrepreneurs and knew at some point in my life I wanted to do the same,” said Drake. “I graduated with degrees in human resource management and healthcare administration and went on to get my master’s in business administration. Last year, I had a revelation. I had been slowly moving toward the plastic-free lifestyle, but having to work from home, I saw how much personal waste I was still making. Earth Sage has officially been open since February of 2021, and the community’s support has been so welcoming and positive.” The mission of Earth Sage is to create a space to share home and personal care products that are eco-friendly, organic, sustainable, reusable and refillable in an effort to reduce single use plastic!

Sustaining Your Relationship Once You’re Retired

BY JEAN MARIE JOHNSON

You’ve arrived in the promised land of retirement with your significant other and, to your utter dismay…it’s not exactly smooth sailing. You think, “It’s me.” Or, “It’s not my fault.” Or even, “Wait a minute. Didn’t we have this all figured out?”

If so, you’re not alone. Clinical psychologist Sara Yogev points out that, “Roughly one-third of retirees experience some form of depression in the first two years post retirement and that marital satisfaction for both men and women is at its lowest in that time frame.” Regardless of how well you planned ahead, retirement is a transition, a shift for you and for your life partner. That shift likely means you’ll need to make some “emotional” adjustments, sooner rather than later.

MINDSET FIRST

You and your partner may be getting on each other’s nerves, bickering, or drifting off in opposite directions. Remind yourself that this is new territory and focus on listening with a “fresh” set of ears. Then, be flexible and willing to compromise in ways that will allow you both to experience greater satisfaction in retirement.

ADJUSTMENT TOPICS AND TIPS

• Your retirement vision Start with the hopes, dreams, and plans that you cherished when you were winding down your working years. How have they evolved? Maybe the pandemic taught you that you want to explore new friendships and activities. For your spouse, being a homebody works just fine. The point is to revisit and update how you envision your retirement now that you’ve been at it for a while.

• Your roles and identities One of you may feel overburdened with household responsibilities. Or maybe you or your partner find life without work “not enough,” and see a significant volunteer role as a way to fill the void. Whatever changes have occurred in your roles and in the identities you have in the world, make sure you talk them through to update your understanding.

• Your finances Many couples spend a good deal of time planning their finances ahead of retirement. While that’s critical, it is also realistic that priorities change, that unforeseen events occur, or that the things you enjoy simply cost a lot more than you expected. Go back to the spreadsheet, but first have a heart-to-heart about what matters most and where you can practice some give and take. • Your space One of retirement’s biggest adjustments is the amount of time partners spend in the same space. With the

COVID pandemic, that time grew even more for most couples.

No matter how much you love one another, all of that constancy may bring on newfound annoyances. Whether it’s a She Shed, a Man Cave, a reading corner, or something else, be intentional about carving out physical spaces where you refresh and recharge apart. You’ll both benefit when you reconnect.

• Your personal time Yes, there are couples who choose to spend most of their waking hours together and others who “meet up” for dinner, or for particular activities. Personal time can be a real source of conflict and dissatisfaction when each partner has a very different idea about how much is ideal. It’s important to get this on the table so that you can work it through.

• Your time together The same is true here, except that it’s about quantity and quality. Ideally, neither partner feels “forced” into spending significant time on activities they have very little interest in. The experts agree that “quality time” together in retirement is as important now as ever. So, plan date nights, lock in a special dinner or a weekend away now and then. In other words, don’t just leave it to chance.

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SECOND WEDNESDAYS

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF WINSTON-SALEM MEETING

11:30am-1pm, Footnote on 4th Street in W-S. Join PWWS for the monthly meeting. Learn more at PWWS.org.

AUGUST 2

WHY DO I KEEP GETTING UTIs?

12pm, Zoom webinar. Do you suffer with recurrent urinary tract infections? Join Susan Hensley Hannah, AGNP-C as she discusses this frustrating condition. Susan will discuss lifestyle changes and medical management strategies to help improve your quality of life. Be prepared to ask questions during the Q&A time at the end of the webinar. novanthealth.org/pelvichealth

AUGUST 6

F45 TRAINING WSNC FREE FRIEND FRIDAY

F45 Training Winston-Salem, 486 North Patterson Avenue. Come try out a 45-minute high intensity interval training (HIIT) cardio class with a friend on us. Registration for this event is open to the public and for all abilities. Registration: bit.ly/ F45WSNCFREEFRIENDFRIDAY

AUGUST 9

TEACHER OPEN-HOUSE

10am-3pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Take the stress out of planning your next environmental education program and let the staff at Minglewood be your guide! Tour the greenhouse, gardens and trails and learn the different ways to can engage with your students in outdoor learning.

AUGUST 10

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

5pm until…Foothills Brewing, 634 West 4TH Street in W-S. Take advantage of amazing specials and meet up with some friends you haven’t seen in a while for a great dinner with drinks and a dessert. Specials include ½ price wine, $1 off Tito’s, ½ off fish and chips as well as 10% off appetizers. As always, each attendee will receive four tickets for our fabulous prize board drawings! Earn an extra prize board ticket by bringing school supply donations for The Educator Warehouse.

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS

7pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Free Hot Dog Tuesdays. Free hot dogs are available until 8:30pm. wsdash.com

SALEM BAND “WOMEN” CONCERT

7:30pm, Salem Square, 649 South Main Street. Celebrating women’s achievements in music and acting including Dreamgirls, Laura Nyro, Andrews Sisters, Meryl Streep and your Salem Band solo clarinetists Kania, Gwyn and Joanna! Pre-concert music by the Clemmons Ladies Vocal Quartet. All concerts free in Salem Square, Old Salem. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Food vendors on site. www.salemband.org

AUGUST 14

GOAT YOGA

8:30am, The Farm at Henley Hill, 6890 Henley Hill Drive. Join us for an amazing hour of yoga led by our certified instructor, Fontaine Gervasi, while the goats enjoy grazing and hanging out with you. Yoga is for all levels and most ages. The goats are very gentle and completely adorable. All you need to bring is a water bottle, a yoga mat or towel and an open mind. Let us help you celebrate a birthday, surprise a friend with a fun experience or just enjoy a unique morning of working out while having fun. Cost: $20/person. thefarmathenleyhill.com

FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

10am-12pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Join us for this fun morning on the farm to learn about what it takes to create a beautiful, seasonal flower arrangement. From growing, cutting and processing your flowers to designing your arrangement with your chosen flowers Everyone will enjoy a tour of Minglewood’s pollinator garden and creating their own arrangement to take home. Cost: $35/person.

AUGUST 15

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. GREENSBORO GRASSHOPPERS

2pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Family Sunday – Presented by Lowes Foods. Kids run the bases. Rayados Game – The Dash will rebrand as the Winston-Salem Rayados to celebrate the culture and values of our local Hispanic/Latino communities. wsdash.com

AUGUST 21

TODDLER TREK

9-11am, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Join us for Toddler Treks where we will read a story, investigate specimens up close from the natural world and explore the great outdoors all before naptime. This program is free. Donations are greatly appreciated.

AUGUST 21

1ST ANNUAL LCC GO FORWARD 5K

Come and join us at the Go Forward 5k presented by the LewisvilleClemmons Chamber of Commerce! Saturday, August 21st at 6pm. This fun, family-friendly evening event will be a great way to enjoy the end of the summer. After the race, enjoy food, fun and music. Learn more and register at goforward5k.com

AUGUST 25

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES

7pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Value Wednesdays – $11 advance purchase ticket. Warthog Wednesdays – The Dash will dress in throwback Warthog Jerseys as tribute to the former team name. wsdash. com

AUGUST 26-31

JOSEPH RIBKOFF SPORTWEAR TRUNK SHOW

Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Fall collection of sportswear and daytime dresses in store. Nitsa’s offers the finest selection of couture bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils, accessories, social occasion and cocktail dresses, sportswear and cosmetics. As the Carolinas’ Couture Bridal Salon, Nitsa’s provides its signature personal service and exceptional in-house alterations. Fabulous since 1964! nitsas.com

AUGUST 27

WINSTON-SALEM DASH VS. HUDSON VALLEY RENEGADES

7pm, Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way in W-S. Friday night fireworks and mother-son date night. wsdash.com

AUGUST 27-29

PRONOVIAS BRIDAL TRUNK SHOW

Nitsa’s Apparel, 107 South Stratford Road in W-S. Nitsa’s offers the finest selection of couture bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, veils, accessories, social occasion and cocktail dresses, sportswear and cosmetics. As the Carolinas’ Couture Bridal Salon, Nitsa’s provides its signature personal service and exceptional in-house alterations. Fabulous since 1964! nitsas.com

AUGUST 28

FARM FRESH VINEGAR WORKSHOP

10am-12pm, Minglewood Farm and Nature Preserve, 238 Minglewood Road in Westfield. Learn how to preserve some of your favorite flavors from the garden in this vinegar workshop. Using herbs, vegetables and fruit you will create unique artisanal vinegars packed in beautiful gourmet Italian bottles. Take them home to elevate your own salad, marinade and dessert sauce recipes or give them as a gift! Cost: $45/person.

OCTOBER 2

TOUR DE BOUTIQUE 2021

After the popularity of last year’s self-guided Tour de Boutique, we’ve decided to offer it for 2021, too! $40 includes your choice of either -- Forsyth Woman Tour de Boutique Quarter Zip Sweatshirt OR Forsyth Woman Tour de Boutique Hat + Long Sleeve Tee Combo. Plus, you’ll get a $10 lunch voucher! You’ll receive door prize tickets, and the more stores you visit on the tour, the more opportunities you’ll have to WIN! Also, every store on the trip is going to have special sales, exclusive to Forsyth Woman’s Tour de Boutique shoppers! Grab your mom, your sister, your co-workers, your best friends, your neighbor and join us for another shop-til-you-drop adventure! Visit tinyurl.com/2021FWTDB for more information and to register.

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