Exceptional Young Women in the Community: Meet Ava Shearin
West Forsyth High School senior Ava Shearin has demonstrated a tremendous passion for helping her community throughout her middle and high school careers. Having been involved in Key Club and Crosby Scholars, she has mastered the art of balancing a prolific academic and philanthropic workload with her social life. Through Crosby Scholars, Ava was involved […]
The Real Deal with Candice Deal: Bask in the Sun Safely
Summer is on the horizon and that means longer days and even more glorious sun rays! Don’t fear the sun, enjoy the benefits – safely! There is a reason the sun has been worshiped by Greek and Egyptian cultures for thousands of years. Sunshine is vital to our health. Not only is it warm on […]
The Case in Favor of a Busy Retirement
A recent study found that 83% of retirees want to engage in activities that promote health and well-being. These folks are definitely on the right track because an active lifestyle is proven to reap physical, emotional, and social benefits. For example, regular physical exercise helps to improve your cardiovascular health weight management cholesterol levels blood […]
Hustle & Heart: Why Establishing a Company Culture is Important (Even If You’re a Solopreneur)
While you are building a personality for your brand, don’t forget to build one for the business itself. Even the smallest of businesses should focus its efforts on establishing a company culture, for this is where a strong foundation is truly found. If you are unfamiliar with the idea of “company culture” TheBalanceCareers.com shares that […]
Woman on the Move (May22)
Anna Marelli is a stylist and the owner of Salon Indaco. “I opened Salon Indaco in 2015 which I named after my dad who sadly passed away last summer,” Anna said. “I have won multiple awards, including an international styling competition with Big Sexy Hair and a color competition for Wella at America’s Beauty Show […]
The ART Beat of Forsyth Woman
The ART Beat of Forsyth Woman A monthly column that keeps its finger on the pulse of Forsyth’s artists and their inspiring stories BY TARYN JEREZ This month’s featured artist, Virginia Christman, understands that the natural beauty of the world takes intention to truly absorb and appreciate the impact it makes on our lives. Through […]
Scarlette’s Performance and Parts: Drag Racing and Dyno Tuning’s Newest Dynamo
PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM CREATIVE Woman-owned Pat’s Body Shop & Towing has been servicing the Triad for decades, operated by Sandra Scarlette, a bona fide “Jill-of-all-trades.” A true force to be reckoned with, Sandra is adept at turning her dreams into realities, even if it means waiting decades for the right opportunity to come along. […]
Love Language Number Five: Quality Time
Welcome to the final article in the Love Language story series. By know you probably know that the five “languages” are: Words of Affirmation Acts of Service Physical Touch Gift Giving Quality Time One of the biggest challenges in the early years of my marriage was that Spouse and I would butt heads about our […]
The Publisher Perspective: May 2022
Brooke and her bother (Tanner) at their dad’s body shop, 1997. Go back in time with me to October 2005. It was the middle of the night. I was fifteen years old. I had just gotten caught—with two of my friends—sneaking out of the house. Of course, my parents were not happy. In fact, my […]
Bright Moments: Strawberry & Vanilla Chantilly Layered Cake
by @brightmomentco Servings: 8-10 Ingredients: For the Vanilla Chantilly: 2 1/2 cups cake flour, or all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup granulated cane sugar 5 large egg whites, room temperature 3/4 cup whole milk 1/2 cup olive oil, or 3/4 cup melted butter 2 tsp. almond extract For the Strawberry […]
