Marzano Capital Group-Angela McGilvary: Joy in Serving
Angela McGilvary is one of those fortunate people who can say their career truly brings them joy. As a Partner and Branch Operations Manager for the Marzano Capital Group in Clemmons, NC, she is inspired every day to serve the group’s equally fortunate clients. “We have built our company on the basic fundamentals of providing […]
Women on the Move
Sylvia Laurence kicked off 2023 with an exciting and well-earned promotion to President of TREVERO, the Leadership & Executive Coaching division of The Resource Co. Inc. in Winston-Salem. Sylvia has been with TREVERO for almost six years, working with every aspect of the business including financial return and marketing, and overseeing a team of […]
919 BBQ: Mexican Style Smoked Chicken Thighs
by TANNER JOHNSON For this month I wanted to do a recipe that is in common rotation in our household, no matter the time of year. My favorite part of the chicken… the thighs! Chicken thighs are full of flavor, and have a little fat on them so they get nice and tender especially in […]
Practicing Self-Control
Self-control involves delaying an impulse or gratification for a greater purpose or cause. When we exercise self-control, we are saying “no” for the sake of a greater “yes.” Self-control isn’t easy. If more people demonstrated it, the prisons, hospitals and courts would have a lot less business! I can easily exercise self-control as it relates […]
Clemmons Corner: Carolina Vintiques
In search of the perfect stop for your next springtime shopping day? Clemmons consignment shop Carolina Vintiques dazzles customers with its charming interior, welcoming staff, and never-ending influx of distinctive modern and vintage home furnishings and décor. Home to a combination of imported retail items and antiques, every corner of the shop is sure to […]
Growth as a Mindset
When you think of a successful, smart and talented person, who comes to mind? Maybe someone like Thomas Edison, an American inventor credited with inventing the light bulb. While Edison was obviously a very intelligent and talented person, he wasn’t born a success. It took a long slow process of dedication and hard work. In […]
A SOUTHERN GARDEN, FOR THE LAZY (OR BUSY!) GARDENER
April is a great time to get out there and get your hands in the dirt! It’s the ideal time to plant because the frosty mornings have usually gone, and it’s a month or two before it becomes scorching hot. If you’re anything like me, a truly lazy gardener, the best plants to plant are […]
Beyond the Beauty Box: Appreciate and Empower Your Unique Beauty & Self-Worth
by SUSAN BOYOUNG BAILEY SCHABACKER In a jaded society often perpetuated by the media and social media, it’s easy to lose touch with valuing our true selves and delving deeper beyond surface-level appearances. Mainstream coveted cookie cutter airbrushed beauty that’s often perceived as “flawless” and near to “perfect” models are considered the ideal people and […]
Bird Feeder Wisdom
If you’re looking for a how-to on “bird feeder best practices,” this isn’t it. That said, the “management” of these vessels of sustenance can teach one a lot. In my case, anyway. Back in the chilly northwestern Connecticut town that was home for 13 years, the bird feeder was a big deal. I mean, a […]
Speak So That Others Will Listen
Do you feel like others are often not really listening to what you have to say? What we say and how we say it is extremely important in communicating effectively with others. There are essentially seven deadly sins that you should avoid in interacting with others. If you do these things, they are not likely […]
