As we celebrate the 19th anniversary of Forsyth Woman magazine, we reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had since our founder, Keela Johnson, launched this venture. Over the years, we’ve proudly helped countless small businesses tell their stories through our print magazines, podcast, social media, and a variety of events.

A Look Back to 2005

To appreciate how far we’ve come, let’s take a trip down memory lane to 2005:

• Cost of Living:
  • A gallon of milk: $3.20
  • A dozen eggs: $1.22
  • A loaf of bread: $1.05
  • A gallon of gas: $2.30
  • Movie ticket: $6.41
  • Median home price: $240,900
  • Postage stamp: $0.37
  • Average new car: $28,450
• Major News in 2005:
  • YouTube was founded, changing the way we consume and share videos.
  • Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, becoming one of the most catastrophic natural disasters in U.S. history.
  • The first-ever video was uploaded to YouTube, titled “Me at the zoo.”
  • The popular sitcom “Friends” aired its final episode, marking the end of an era in television.

Our Journey

From humble beginnings (our very first issue was a 24-page partially black and white magazine), Forsyth Woman magazine has grown into a trusted platform for women in our community. We’ve expanded our reach through various channels:

• Print Magazines: Our cornerstone, offering in-depth stories, tips, and local features that matter to our readers.
• Forsyth Mags Podcast: Bringing the voices of our community directly to you, discussing everything from business success stories to personal growth on our podcast that launched in 2020. New episodes release every Thursday, and you can tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and now YouTube!
• Social Media: Keeping you connected and informed with the latest updates, stories, and community news as well as fun event recaps and giveaways! Join in on the fun @forsythmags on Instagram and Facebook.
• Events: Creating opportunities for women to connect and celebrate, such as:
  • Monthly Girls’ Night Out events—held at local venues and restaurants in and around Winston-Salem.
  • Annual Boutique Crawl (formerly Tour de Boutique)—encourages our community to shop local and instills the importance of it!
  • Women on the Move Conference—our BIGGEST event, where nearly 300 women gather each March to meet one another and feel empowered and inspired!

Our Team

We bring the meaning of “it takes a village” to life every month with our amazing team. We are incredibly grateful for our dedicated team members, who work tirelessly to bring each issue to life:

Our graphic designers, writers, photographers, account executives, editors, distributors, social media managers, website team, event specialists and ambassadors bring immense hard work, passion and creativity to ensure that every issue of Forsyth Woman is a valuable resource for our community. 

Our Community

We don’t take it for granted that so many businesses trust us with their marketing dollars each year. We understand the responsibility that comes with that trust and work hard to make these magazines a valuable resource for our community every month. We love Winston-Salem and are committed to supporting and celebrating the businesses and people that make our community so special.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate our 19th anniversary, we are filled with gratitude for our readers, advertisers, team members, and the entire Forsyth Woman Magazine community. Your support has been the cornerstone of our success. Stay tuned for a BIG celebration next year as we mark our 20th anniversary – it’s going to be an event you won’t want to miss!

Thank you for being a part of Forsyth Woman’s journey. Here’s to many more years of sharing stories, creating connections, and celebrating the incredible women in our community!