Publisher’s Perspective; June 2025

photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

June is here… which means summertime—my absolute favorite season! There’s just something about being near the water, soaking up the sunshine, and getting a healthy dose of vitamin D that instantly boosts my mood (almost as much as a good workout!). I love how summer seems to give us permission to slow down a bit. We take a little more time off work, spend longer evenings outside, and make space for the simple joys—like cookouts with friends, weekend getaways, and sunset walks.

As I’m writing this, I just picked up our marriage license, and I can barely contain my excitement! Gavin and I are just a couple of weeks away from getting married, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I can’t wait to share some wedding moments with you in our next issue. (And let’s be honest—you’ll probably catch a few sneak peeks on our @forsythmags social media before then!)

Now… let’s talk about this month’s INSANELY gorgeous cover! Tamara of Featherlite Cosmetics is absolutely radiant, and Amber at Jodie Brim Creative knocked it out of the park—again! We had such a fun time at this shoot, and I know you’ll love getting to know more about Tamara and her business starting on page 52.

We’re also spotlighting a few more incredible women in this issue:

On page 44, meet Darris, owner and founder of Dare to Design. She’s a powerhouse female contractor doing absolutely stunning home renovation projects—and she’s thriving in a male-dominated industry. I’ve loved watching her business grow and constantly find myself in awe of her talent and creativity. Her work truly speaks for itself!

Then flip to page 60 to learn more about the amazing Megan Smith of Megan Smith Photography. Not only is she one of the sweetest humans you’ll ever meet, but she’s also incredibly talented behind the camera. From weddings and engagements to branding and commercial shoots—Megan truly does it all, and does it beautifully.

And a huge congratulations to our friend Tim Beeman, who just reached a massive milestone—he’s officially produced 5,000 podcast episodes! We’re proud that nearly 250 of those episodes are part of the Forsyth Mags Podcast. Learn more about Tim and Such-N-Such Media on page 88. And don’t forget—you can stream the Forsyth Mags Podcast every Thursday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms.

Here’s to a month full of sunshine, slowing down, and savoring the sweet moments. You deserve it.

All my best,
Brooke Eagle

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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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