November Brooke Notes
“Happiness comes from a grateful heart.” This is one of my favorite quotes. The month of November always has me thinking about gratitude a little more than usual. I believe that it’s nearly impossible to be grateful and sad at the same time. What are you grateful for? Do me a favor and think […]
October Brooke Notes
PHOTO BY JODIE BRIM When I was twelve years old, I remember visiting my grandparents at the beach and sitting me down to tell me some scary news. My mamaw had breast cancer. To a twelve-year-old, the word “cancer” was terrifying. I had never known anyone with cancer. Thankfully, she had a lumpectomy and the […]
September 2021 Brooke Notes: The Publisher Perspective
PHOTO BY JODIE BRIM This month we celebrate 16 years of Forsyth Woman magazine. Thousands of articles. Hundreds of events. Hundreds of thousands of emails. Countless hours of dreaming, brainstorming, and collaborating to make things happen. My mom, Keela, started Forsyth Woman with a clear mission in mind and that mission was to celebrate the lives of […]
August 2021 Brooke Notes
PHOTO BY JODIE BRIM Even though I’ve been out of school for nearly ten years now, August will always mean “back to school” for me. I vividly remember the excitement of waiting for the mail to run to see who my teachers would be each year and then heading to Staples—list in hand—to carefully pick […]
Brooke Notes – The Publisher Perspective
PHOTOS BY JODIE BRIM The other day I watched a video on mindset and meditation. I’ll admit, I hardly ever meditate but I totally see the benefit of it and am planning to make it part of my routine. Even if I start with five minutes a day! One thing Dr. Joe Dispenza said in […]
Brooke Notes: The Publisher Prospective
Photo by JEJ Photos I don’t know about y’all, but I love summertime. I grew up going to the lake most every weekend that the temperature was above 75 degrees and loved every second of it. I find that the typical anxieties of life tend to fade away when I’m on the water. Whether it […]
Brooke Notes: A Publisher’s Perspective
Photo by Photo Artistry by Melinda With May comes Mother’s Day… and DASH GAMES! I’m thrilled the Winston-Salem Dash is back with another season. Their first home game is scheduled for Tuesday, May 4th, and I cannot wait! Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is the following Sunday, May 9th. I believe moms deserve being celebrated […]
Brooke Notes: The Publisher Perspective
Photo by Photo Artistry by Melinda I am loving all of this gorgeous spring weather we’re experiencing here in Winston-Salem. And while I try not to glorify being “busy,” I have to admit that I do love the buzz of all of the things going on this time of year – especially this year, as […]
Brooke Notes: From the Publisher’s Prospective
Photo by Photo Artistry by Melinda “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” – Maya Angelou This month, I asked our team to let us in on the BEST advice they’ve ever received. You can see their responses in our print issue! I’ve received a ton […]
Brooke Notes: The Publisher Perspective
Photo by Jodie Brim Photography February reminds me of Valentine’s Day of course, but it also reminds me of my Papaw. His birthday is in February—he would have turned 86 years old this year. When I think of him, I think of patience. He was constantly telling my mom and me to ‘slow down’ and […]
