Publisher’s Perspective; February 2026

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Happy February!

February is one of my favorite months for so many reasons… starting with the simple fact that we made it through January. January is always tough. It’s long, it’s cold, and it’s dark. February feels like hope. Add in my birthday (I turn 36 on February 28… officially in my late 30s… WHAT?!) and all the fun Valentine’s festivities, and it’s just a month I always look forward to.

This month, we are honored to feature Dr. Antonia Monk Richburg, President and CEO of United Way of Forsyth County, on our cover. Supporting nonprofits is incredibly important to us, and it’s an honor to highlight United Way and the incredible work they are doing right here in our community. Be sure to learn more about their impact HERE.

Our 5th Annual Women on the Move Conference is happening next month! Join us on Thursday, March 19, at Legacy Stables and Events for a day designed to empower and connect. This year’s theme, TRAILBLAZE: The Path to Balance and Brilliance, will feature four incredible speakers, two dynamic panels (business and wellness), thoughtfully curated vendors, and a few surprises you won’t want to miss. This is a full-day experience, and at just $90, we’re proud to keep it accessible so as many women as possible can be part of it. The stories I hear from attendees truly move me; women leaving inspired to finally start the business they’ve been dreaming about or even apply to speak the following year. Grab your ticket before they’re gone! (

Also in this issue is a very special article featuring my Pop Pop Charlie, who turns 92 this month. I’m constantly amazed by how active he’s been throughout his entire life, and I truly believe that movement has played a huge role in his longevity. As a gym owner, you know I’m passionate about health and fitness …and yes, I have been relentlessly “bugging” my mom to get back into strength training. If she lived in Winston-Salem, I’d drag her to Washington Park CrossFit myself.

I’m also so excited about our Galentine’s GNO happening on February 11 at Robert Hall. If you’ve never attended one of Christy and her team’s events, trust me when I say: they go ALL out. Incredible décor, an amazing DJ, and the perfect night out with your best gals. This is a ticketed event! Grab your tickets before they sell out!!

Looking ahead, our March issue will feature a special Wedding Section, and we can’t wait to share it with you. If you’ve been with us awhile, you may remember Forsyth Woman Engaged, our wedding magazine that published from 2011–2021. While we stepped back from publishing a standalone wedding magazine, we’re thrilled to bring back a bi-annual wedding feature highlighting the vendors we love and celebrating recently engaged and married couples. If you’d like your engagement or wedding photo considered, email them to me at [email protected].

And don’t forget about the Forsyth Magazines Podcast! You can stream it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms, or watch full episodes on YouTube at YouTube.com/@forsythmagazines.

Wishing you a February full of LOVE!

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Brooke Culler

Brooke Culler is the publisher of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines and the voice behind the Forsyth Magazines Podcast. Born and raised in Clemmons, NC, she now calls Winston-Salem home. Though she earned a degree in Elementary Education from High Point University, Brooke followed her passion for storytelling and community connection by jumping straight into the world of publishing after college.

In addition to leading two of the Triad’s most-loved publications, Brooke is also the co-owner of Washington Park CrossFit—where she merges her love for fitness, leadership, and building strong (literally and figuratively) communities.

Outside of work, you'll find Brooke soaking up quality time with her husband, their two dogs (a Bernedoodle and a German Shepherd), and their crew of family and friends. She’s happiest on the water, wake surfing in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, and squeezing in CrossFit workouts all year round.

Brooke’s heart for local connection, positive impact, and high-energy hustle keeps her calendar full—but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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