Forsyth Music Stage: Musical Alchemy-The Alek Ottaway Band’s Recipe for Success
Hello, Music Lovers! This new column in your favorite magazine is ready to explore the local music scene and on October 17th, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Outpatient Imaging, in collaboration with Forsyth Woman, Style Encore and Medaloni Cellars, presented Rosé@ Medaloni Cellars 3P Auction Fundraiser, where I met and listened to Alek Ottaway Band. […]
Covering the Fault Lines
by DR. DEBBIE LANIER As long as we live and breathe, conflict, even with those we love, is inescapable. We misinterpret each other’s words, motives, or actions, OR we hear them loud and clear! We simply view situations from two VERY different perspectives. It happens. But amid these inevitabilities, how should the mature one in […]
Purpose Push: Peace Over Everything
Did you know the opposite of peace is not chaos, but fear? When we aren’t sure about certain things in our lives, whether big or small, it can cause us to stress over the future, which disrupts our peace. Have you ever tried to complete a work-related task in the middle of family or friend […]
The Enneagram Heart/Feeling Types
Last month, an article was shared introducing the Enneagram – a tool to improve self-awareness and understanding of others. The Enneagram is a study of the nine basic types of personality. It explains why we behave the way we do and points to specific directions for growth. In this article, we will explore the heart/feeling types […]
Celebrating the power of recycling on “America Recycles Day!”
This November 15th, the nation will celebrate a holiday dedicated to bringing awareness to the power of recycling. This holiday is the only nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Annually held on and around November 15th, “America Recycles Day” (ARD) “educates and encourages individuals on how to be […]
Confidence is a Skill (Not Just a State of Mind)
by TARA LAFON GOOCH When it comes to making a lasting impression, nothing is more powerful than showing up confidently. Whether you’re stepping into a job interview, attending a social gathering, or taking the stage to deliver a presentation, projecting self-assurance can make all the difference. Confidence is not just a state of mind; it’s […]
The Comfort of Solitude: How to Appreciate Your own Company
As many of us already know, spending time alone doesn’t equate to being lonely. Alone time can be a gift…an opportunity to get to know ourselves better, a chance to improve our mental health, and engage in the things we enjoy without worrying about anyone else. Whether you’re wishing for more time alone or less […]
Keeping it Real: Transitioning Well
by KAYLYN LANIER XIONG I am writing this article while the summer heat is still in full swing, but when you read it, we will have stepped into fall. (Yes! Sweater weather, y’all! Who’s with me?) We hear all the time about this season, “Autumn has such a wonderful way of showing us how beautiful […]
Purpose Push: Intention isn’t enough
In June, I wrote about us as boss women being intentioned for greatness. That is true because God is within us and He has a carefully crafted plan for our lives if we would just lean into who we were born to be. This month, I want to talk about our intentions. We can all […]
What is the Enneagram and Why Should I Care?
Have you heard of the Enneagram? In the past several years, the Enneagram has become a popular tool for categorizing and understanding personality. It seems to be popping up all over the place through coaches, in various organizations, on social media, and through memes. What exactly is it? The Enneagram is a study of the […]
