The Publisher Perspective; November 2024

Although this is our November issue, I’m writing this in early October, and the devastation from Hurricane Helene remains top of mind for many of us. While it can feel overwhelming to witness everything happening, I’ve chosen to focus on the silver lining: watching our communities come together in support of Western North Carolina has been heartwarming and inspiring. The road to recovery is long, and they’ll need help for months to come. While I know you’re likely inundated with ways to assist, I wanted to share a few options with you:

Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC: They are accepting monetary donations and have a list of current needs on their website (secondharvestnwnc.org).
Donate to Operation North State (operationnorthstate.com).
NC Disaster Relief Fund through the American Red Cross.
Volunteer with a local organization.
Foster or adopt a pet rescued from WNC.

This month, we’re thrilled to feature the lovely Cheri Lingafelt, owner of Accent Prone, on our cover. I’ve known Cheri and her husband, Justin, for years, and it’s been a joy to watch their business grow and evolve. Impressively, they launched Accent Prone at just 23 years old. Cheri says she’s glad they started so young—before the fear of failure could set in. From home décor to jewelry and clothing, their store is a one-stop-shop, and I always look forward to visiting! Read more on page 52.

In case you missed it on social media, we recently announced our 2025 date and new venue for the 4th Annual Women on the Move Conference! Mark your calendars for Thursday, March 20th, 2025, at the stunning Legacy Stables and Events. We’re beyond excited for this event! Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at forsythwoman.com and follow us on Instagram (@forsythmags) to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.

As always, our November issue kicks off with the first of our two Holiday Gift Guides! We’re passionate about shopping local, and we encourage you to do the same. I challenge you to get as many holiday gifts as possible from local businesses this year—it truly means the world to them!

Also, in this issue, Jodie Brim announces her first-ever Holiday Give Back Event! Happening on Thursday, December 19th, with all proceeds benefiting LEAD Girls of NC, a nonprofit very near and dear to me. I absolutely love their mission of providing preteen girls with resources and tools to become changemakers and leaders in their communities.

November is always a reminder to take extra time to practice gratitude. Even on tough days, there’s so much to be thankful for.

Wishing you a month full of gratitude and love,
B

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Brooke Eagle

Brooke Eagle is the publisher of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines and the host of the Forsyth Magazines Podcast. She was born and raised in Clemmons, NC and currently resides in Winston-Salem, NC. Though Brooke graduated from High Point University with a degree in Elementary Education, she chose to join the magazines full time immediately after college. Her strong work ethic, love for community and leadership skills have been recognized by others as well! Brooke is the Immediate Past President of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Professional Women of Winston-Salem (now Triad Women’s Club) and served on the Trellis Support Leadership Council (previously Hospice of Winston-Salem). In addition to her role with the magazines, Brooke is the co-owner of Washington Park CrossFit. Her role with the magazines and the gym aligns perfectly with her personal mission of having a positive impact on the growth and development of her local community. In her spare time, Brooke loves spending time with her family and friends, especially when that time is spent on the water! She loves wake surfing, snowboarding, CrossFit, and being a dog mom to her Bernedoodle and German Shepherd.

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