Meet Jossy Bueno and Taleaha Barr, 25-year-old best friends turned creative partners. Jossy is all things creative and design behind House of Posh. She’s also a loving mom to a three-year-old boy and enjoys pursuing photography on the side. Taleaha, on the other hand, is the business-savvy marketing director at her 9-5 job, bringing her expertise to House of Posh. Both are passionate advocates for women empowering women and thrive on participating in and creating community events. Together, they’ve taken their shared love for parties, design and transforming wild ideas into reality. They founded their business almost two years ago. What began as a leap of faith has transformed into a thriving venture, always on the lookout for new and exciting challenges.
Courtney Cope is the owner of Shero Beauty Pro Academy. “I’ve been a boss babe in the beauty industry for 25+ years,” she says. “I’ve owned a total of two businesses, work full time with clients, train students and I’m also a single mother. Permanent cosmetics is truly a life changing experience. Building confidence, and making people look and feel beautiful is so rewarding. My passion for this industry was so strong that I decided to pour my heart into it full time. I closed my old business to open a larger studio/training academy. I am a Board-Certified Artist by the American Academy of Micro-Pigmentation and also a Platinum Board Certified Trainer. I am always striving to learn more and grow; I want to be the best me I can be for my business, clients and students. My brand name Shero actually stands for a “Woman Hero.” A woman that is admired and idealized for her courage and achievements. I have met so many of these amazing women throughout my long career in the beauty industry. These women have all inspired me and my business name with their personal stories of strength and resilience. Spending time with family is very important to me. I have an 18-year-old daughter, and we do everything together; she is my world. I love snuggle time with my two cats, Ozzy and Slayer. I also enjoy gardening and attending outdoor events including art shows, performances and live music with friends.”
Dr. Lisa Norman was born and raised in Dalton, GA. Lisa’s faith and her family are most important to her. She is the wife of a financial advisor, mother of four children, and a practicing physician. She is passionate about the arts, especially piano and all forms of dance, and as a former exchange student, she has a special interest in Hispanic cultures.. A graduate of Wake Forest University and Emory School of Medicine, Lisa lives with her family in Winston-Salem. Her love for writing poetry began at an early age and has continued throughout her life. During the pandemic, Lisa began writing her “Ellie Asks” book series, which focuses on the core values of hope, love, respect, joy and gratitude. These are some of the values Lisa has discovered, both as a mother and a doctor, that matter the most. Children are growing up in a different world today, and it is more important than ever to instill a strong foundation. Lisa has also published an illustrated children’s book entitled Grief to help adults discuss the difficult topic of losing a loved one with younger children in a positive light. She has partnered with Brenner Children’s Hospital and donates a portion of all proceeds to Brenner Children’s cancer services. More about Lisa and her books can be found on her website: www.LisaNormanBooks.com.
Nikki Holt is a chiropractor with Burke Street Chiropractice. She has a doctorate of chiropractic medicine from Life University. She is a trusted perinatal and pediatric chiropractor in the Winston-Salem community. She is also a musculoskeletal expert delivering holistic care for the athletic population. Nikki is quickly emerging as a trusted resource for natural, holistic medicine in the area. In her spare time, she enjoys weightlifting, hanging out with her gym family and her dog, Pepper. She credits her mom as her number one supporter and the reason she does what she does on a daily basis.
Abby Keeler is the owner of The Keelers, a photography business, with her husband. After graduating from high school, she decided to dive head first into her business. “I first picked up a camera and started taking photos more than 10 years ago and have been running my business alongside my husband for the past five years,” she said. “My husband is my best friend and the best business partner!” When not at work, Abby’s “…ideal Saturday would be starting off with visiting a coffee shop, then thrifting at an antique store and coming home to spend the evening reading, cooking or baking, then watching a movie.”
Shawn Roberson is a business owner, clinician, wellness counselor and advocate with Sunshine Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC, “Providing 24 years of service to those with mental health, substance use and developmental disability challenges to those in Forsyth County and beyond,” she said. Shawn currently serves on the Advocacy and Conference Committee for the Licensed Clinical Counselors of North Carolina Association. Shawn has also served on the board of CareNet, a statewide, community-based counseling organization affiliated with Atrium Health. She speaks to local church groups, has been a guest on the podcast “Changing the Conversation” and was a speaker at the Resiliency Conference for Foundation Health Partners in Fairbanks, Alaska. She has a bachelor’s degree from UNC-Greensboro in social work as well as a master’s degree in human resource and business and industry counseling from NC Agricultural and Technical State University. In her spare time, Shawn enjoys going for walks, running, biking, hiking, traveling, reading, listening to music, going to the movies and engaging in community activities. “All of my immediate family in some way fueled my success,” she said. “However, I will have to give a special thanks to my older brother, Calvin Roberson, who has been with me every step of the way providing support, advice and encouragement. I also have a friend, Monica Gibbs, who is like a sister, and has provided a lot of support and encouragement on my journey.”
