Changing One Life at a Time: How Running Transcends Poverty Around the Globe
Fleet Feet and New Balance Winston-Salem owners Emily and Keith Davis have had a heart for the children of Kenya since their first mission trip in 2014. Over the past seven years, they have invested in them, both financially and emotionally. Living in third world poverty is hard to imagine unless you have seen […]
The Best Advice My Therapist Ever Told Me
One of my favorite things to do in conversations with friends when they are going through it? Quote my therapist. I joke that I owe her so much – but truly, having that third party to your life is incredible. We reached out to women across Forsyth County to see what was the best thing […]
Embrace Summer’s End with a New Skill: Learn How to Play Pickleball
Sad about saying goodbye to your summer activities? As the days get cooler and nights get longer, it might be time to retire your summer routine and find a new way to spend your free time. With the perfect combination of cardio, competition, and community, the popular sport of pickleball can help keep your […]
Project Patience: How to Handle the In Between Stages of a Home Project
As a society entertained by reality television and DIY networks, we live for the before and after! But how many of us are guilty of fast forwarding to see to the beautiful perfection at the end sometimes? In reality, your own transformative projects take time or money – and often a far larger amount […]
The ART Beat of Forsyth Woman
A monthly column that keeps its finger on the pulse of Forsyth’s artists and their inspiring stories This month’s featured artist, Dot McCollum, takes color and whimsy to the happiest of heights creating a world all her own with the singular desire to never settle for singularity but experience a little bit of […]
Hustle & Heart: Giving Your Creativity a Compass to Help Guide Your Business
Business owners are always getting new ideas! We either get carried away when we feel that pull to follow our creativity or find ourselves questioning if it makes sense in our current business. We could easily go back and forth deciding which move to make and which to ignore. Unfortunately, rather than making that […]
Finding Your Motivation
One of the first questions I ask new clients: How are you motivated? This results in one of two things – either an outpouring of information that may or may not be apologetic – or – a slightly blank stare often followed by an “I don’t know.” Asking you, dear reader: how are you […]
Collectibles and Decor for Him and Her: Shop at The Barn on Country Club
Need to adorn your brand new home with furnishings and decor for the whole family without breaking the bank? Why not snag repurposed fixtures that look as good as new? Whether you’re looking to spice up a shared living space, or you’re simply in the mood to spend girls’ day out shopping for antiques, […]
Voices Changing Communities: Dr. Ashlee Canty, PhD
Helping the WFU Community Feel at Home in Her Hometown: Dr. Ashlee Canty Winston-Salem native Dr. Ashlee Canty will soon finish her second year at Wake Forest University (WFU) as the Inclusive Practice Manager in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She holds a big title and has big aspirations for helping faculty, staff, […]
Pandemic Lessons: Practical and Priceless
While browsing a clearance rack on a warm summer day, I paused when I came upon a tee shirt emblazoned with the words “Goodbye, 2020.” Goodbye, indeed, I thought. Inarguably, 2020 was an unforgettable year; it taxed our energy, dominated our attention, and took a toll on our emotions. But here’s what I know: […]
