Publisher’s Perspective; July 2025

photos by: JEJ PHOTOS

I’m still on cloud nine from the BEST day ever! Gavin and I tied the knot on May 31st with a small, private ceremony surrounded by immediate family, followed by an after-party at Easy Tiger Beer Garden—our favorite neighborhood spot—with a pizza truck! Pizza, cocktails, friends… it was everything we hoped for. You can catch a few sneak peek photos on page 32.

A HUGE shoutout to Jon Eric Johnson of JEJ Photos—he came out of wedding retirement to photograph our big day, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ve worked with Jon Eric on magazine shoots for over a decade, and having him capture our wedding meant the world. His talent behind the camera is unmatched, and I’m forever thankful!

This month’s cover features Sandra of Pat’s Body Shop. With my dad having run a body shop for over 30 years, this one felt especially nostalgic. Sandra is a powerhouse businesswoman, and it was an honor to be part of her cover shoot. Head to pages 52 to learn more about her and the amazing team behind the business.

Mark your calendars—Girls’ Night Out is Thursday, July 10th at Twisted Pine! This month is extra special because we’re collecting school supplies for The Educator Warehouse. We do this every year to support our incredible (and often underappreciated) teachers. The more supplies you bring, the more prize board tickets you’ll earn! We’ll have tons of giveaways from local restaurants, boutiques, med spas, and more. GNO kicks off at 5 PM. Be sure to sign up for our email newsletter at forsythwoman.com and follow us on Instagram @forsythmags so you never miss an event!

Also, be sure to check out our sister publication, Forsyth Family—this month’s cover features The Voice finalist, Christina Eagle! And speaking of Christina… LKN Magazine is hosting a powerful fundraising event called Ignite the Night on July 24th at the Cain Center for the Arts in Cornelius. Just an hour’s drive away, the evening includes a live auction with incredible items and a live performance by Christina herself. Proceeds benefit North Carolina firefighters and first responders. Grab your tickets by scanning the QR code in this issue—you won’t want to miss it!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Forsyth Magazines Podcast! New episodes drop every Thursday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major streaming platforms.

Wishing you the best summer ever—filled with sunshine, slower days, and lots of poolside or beachside reading.

All my best,
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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