Old Wives’ Tales: Truth or Superstition?

Ever heard the advice “don’t go outside in the cold with your hair wet”? Or what about “wait an hour after eating before swimming”? These phrases are well-known old wives’ […]
The Benefits of a Spray Tan – Getting the Glow Without the Damage

When I was in high school, I loved laying out in the sun. Back in my day, it was baby oil and a reflective blanket, flipping every hour, following the […]
Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover
We pass by each other, glancing up and down, taking stock of outfits, exposed skin, tattoos, hair color, and piercings. Our immediate perception and opinion of someone is formed […]
The Broken Road: How difficult times can lead us right where we need to be

The older I get, the less I fear making mistakes…and the more I realize that mistakes and failure are all part of life’s incredible journey. It may sting and feel […]
Strategies for Overcoming Distractions

When I became a manager, I instantly earned a seat on “leadership row” but declined the relo. I wanted to be off the beaten track, away from the buzz and […]
How do I talk to people again?

I’m seeing more and more people come to classes and contact me for coaching to work on interpersonal communication skills. This is completely understandable – we are transitioning to […]
Making Education More Accessible for Single Working Mothers in our Community

BY JENNIFER KIGER CHAPMAN In their 2020 report Through a Gender Lens: The Economic Security of Women and Girls in Forsyth County, Forsyth Futures studied the effects of education […]
Marzano Capital Group: Pivoting Through Partnership

PHOTOS BY JEJ PHOTOS It’s a partnership 16 years in the making. Meet Marzano Capital Group – a business founded on family principles and relational priorities. Started in 2005 by […]
Top 10 Reasons You Should Attend Tour de Boutique 2021!

All participants receive exclusive Forsyth Woman apparel! Choose between a long sleeve tee / baseball hat combo OR a quarter zip. (Want both? You can add the other apparel […]
Family Services Review

BY MICHELLE SPEAS, VICE PRESIDENT, PHILANTHROPY AND PUBLIC RELATIONS FAMILY SERVICES After more than a year of pandemic stress and uncertainty, it’s natural to grasp on to hope if given […]