The Winston-Salem Police Department – Recruiting With a Sense of Compassion & Caring
With boundless efforts to strengthen communication and collaboration between the city of Winston-Salem and its dedicated police department, the need for more diversity in the field has never been greater. For a variety of reasons, an increased female presence in law enforcement contributes to the strength and success of the force – with just the […]
Enter into a World of Pure Imagination Kaleidoscope Ball 2024
By Leigh Ann Woodruff Come with me … and you’ll be … in a World of Pure Imagination! On Friday, October 4, Kaleideum will transform its four colorful floors into an enchanting vista that reflects the magical world of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory for the museum’s annual Kaleidoscope Ball. The Kaleidoscope Ball is the signature […]
Sugar Mamas Movement: How Amy Jah Empowers Aspiring Female Entrepreneurs
photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE If you haven’t seen Amy Jah’s iconic pink American Moving & Hauling trucks around town, you’ve definitely seen her taking social media by storm with the Sugar Mamas Movement. As American Moving & Hauling’s owner of 19 years, Amy created Sugar Mamas to share her hard earned entrepreneurial skills with […]
Women on the Move
Dr. Ksenija Komljenović from Belgrade, Serbia is a prizewinner of the International Percussion Competition Luxembourg and is a percussionist, educator and composer. Ksenija’s musical journey has taken her across continents, performing, teaching and studying in Europe, the United States and Asia. She holds the distinction of being the first woman from Serbia to earn a […]
This Year’s Chefs Are Bringing the Heat at Men Who Cook!
BY KARA YATES, SECU FAMILY HOUSE SECU Family House is excited to announce the ninth annual Men Who Cook fundraiser, presented by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This delicious event showcases the culinary talents of local male professionals – amateur “chefs” – who battle it out for best in taste, presentation, most “tips” raised, and more! […]
People of Prominence
Danny Narvaez is someone who is making a difference in our community and overseas. He was nominated as a person of prominence for his outreach efforts to those in need. He is well versed in how to affect lives of the needy and those who are hurting locally and abroad. Where did you grow up, […]
Vintage Ventures: A Series Uncovering Vintage Gems In and Around Forsyth County
Snob Shop With women-owned businesses near and dear to Forsyth Woman’s heart, Snob Shop at 1020 Burke Street in Winston-Salem boasts of top-notch consignment finds – but don’t let the name fool you. Snob Shop prides itself in providing its shoppers with reasonable prices for great steals. Having graced the Burke Street community for 50 […]
Publisher Perspective – July 2024
photo by Jodie Brim Creative While recording a podcast a few days ago, I had a powerful conversation with one of our writers, Debbie Barr. Debbie recently published four books (yes, FOUR), and one of them is on the topic of overwhelm. We chatted about how life feels more overwhelming than ever these days, and […]
On the Road Again: Surviving Shark Season
While researching my next summertime vacation destination, I’ve found countless tropical tour operators touting once-in-a-lifetime ocean kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and snorkeling experiences online and on social media. As someone with an irrational fear of jellyfish, taking a sea kayaking tour would be much more up my alley than swimming straight into the hard-to-see tentacles of […]
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 creator, Issis Kelly, uses her rhythmic blend of soft movements and shapes to invite viewers to lose themselves in fluid forms and immersive art experiences. Issis Kelly, MD | Painter and Muralist How would you describe your work? My paintings are a rhythmic blend of soft movement and shapes you can get […]
