Publisher Perspective; April 2025

photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

There’s something extra special about this month’s cover—Amy Jah, founder of the Sugar Mamas Movement, graces it, and for good reason! Not only is Sugar Mamas the presenting sponsor of our 4th annual Women on the Move Conference, which took place on March 20th, but the movement itself was actually born from this very event. Amy attended the conference a few years ago, was inspired, and turned that spark into the thriving community that Sugar Mamas is today. How cool is that? It’s been so much fun to both be a member of the group and watch it evolve. Amy is such a powerhouse, and I love surrounding myself with women like her!

If you missed this year’s Women on the Move Conference, I’m truly so sorry—it’s always the best day! But don’t worry, you can check out all the fun over on @forsythmags on social media. And if you want to be the first to know when tickets go on sale for 2026, head to forsythwoman.com and subscribe to our newsletter.

As I write this, the conference is just a few days away, and to say I’m a little anxious is an understatement. I keep joking that this event is more stressful than planning my wedding (LOL, but also… kind of true?!). I take a lot of pride in making sure this day is impactful and worthwhile for every single attendee. Every year, I have stress dreams—things like missing the conference entirely or no one showing up. Of course, I know the event will be fantastic (it always is!), and I have the most amazing team behind me, but that pressure never fully fades. And honestly? I think that little bit of stress and anxiety is a good thing. It means I care and it means this event matters, right?

Now, onto this amazing April issue—hot off the press and packed with incredible content!

Local business features

Theodore B Interiors – Your go-to for home décor projects
Sunless Body Studios – The BEST spray tans!
Alkali Hair Studio – Now not just a salon, but a med spa too!
We love these women-owned businesses and are honored to feature them!

A special feature on Rooted Magnolia – Michael Brandon is actually doing the florals for my wedding in May, and he’s been such a pleasure to work with. He even invited Gavin and me to be part of a styled wedding shoot! Check out more about Rooted Magnolia and his stunning designs.

A feature on The Crest – a brand-new event venue in town. Fun fact: we’ll be celebrating Forsyth Woman’s 20th Anniversary there in September! Stay tuned for details—I cannot wait!

Upcoming April Events

Rosé Party at Medaloni Cellars – April 22 – This event raises funds to provide breast cancer screenings for women in our area who need them but lack insurance or financial resources. Breast cancer awareness is so near and dear to us at Forsyth Woman, and we love supporting this event each year. Learn more and grab your ticket.
Junior League’s Tour of Fine Spaces – April 12 – Learn more and grab tickets HERE!
LKN Magazine’s Boutique Crawl – April 26 – We love shopping local and supporting small businesses! Our Forsyth Woman Boutique Crawl happens every October, and in the spring, we partner with our sister magazine for an edition in the Lake Norman area. Learn more!

There’s so much more inside this issue—you’ll want to read it cover to cover so you don’t miss a thing!

Wishing you an amazing April!

With love,
Brooke

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Brooke Eagle

Brooke Eagle is the publisher of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines and the host of the Forsyth Magazines Podcast. She was born and raised in Clemmons, NC and currently resides in Winston-Salem, NC. Though Brooke graduated from High Point University with a degree in Elementary Education, she chose to join the magazines full time immediately after college. Her strong work ethic, love for community and leadership skills have been recognized by others as well! Brooke is the Immediate Past President of the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, past President of the Professional Women of Winston-Salem (now Triad Women’s Club) and served on the Trellis Support Leadership Council (previously Hospice of Winston-Salem). In addition to her role with the magazines, Brooke is the co-owner of Washington Park CrossFit. Her role with the magazines and the gym aligns perfectly with her personal mission of having a positive impact on the growth and development of her local community. In her spare time, Brooke loves spending time with her family and friends, especially when that time is spent on the water! She loves wake surfing, snowboarding, CrossFit, and being a dog mom to her Bernedoodle and German Shepherd.

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