Mai-Lis BahrJul 202 minPax Pope, actor and model, interviewed by his brother, PiercePeople of Charlotte, please meet Pax Pope! Pax is a model and actor like his brother, Pierce Pope, who we featured last month. We thought...
Mai-Lis BahrJul 29, 20192 minMeet Carry 117, beautifully crafted handmade goods for a cause!People of Charlotte, get to know Carry 117! This incredible nonprofit organization is transforming the lives of at-risk women in Korah, E...
Allison FuttermanJul 24, 20194 minTom Renfrow really sees youLicensed Optician Tom Renfrow started working at SouthPark Optical Center—located in SouthPark Mall—in 1979 and became the owner in 1994....
Allison FuttermanJun 11, 20196 minJennifer Purrazzella of Sardis Marketplace on family, community, and daring greatlyMeet Jennifer Purrazzella, the owner/operator of Sardis Marketplace, which has been voted Matthews/Mint Hill Weekly’s “Best Consignment S...
Mai-Lis BahrJun 1, 20196 minCourtney McLellan, from stock trader to legacy creator, on putting fate into your own handsPeople of Charlotte, please meet Courtney McLellan, a woman who only sees obstacles as challenges to overcome. When I first met Courtney,...
Mai-Lis BahrMay 15, 20195 minDr. Sharon Jones, Founder of the Dottie Rose Foundation, is empowering tech savvy girlsPeople of Charlotte, please meet Dr. Sharon Jones, a Charlottean on a mission to educate and empower girls in the technology field. She w...
Mai-Lis BahrApr 4, 20193 minMichele Dudley: when fashion meets compassion Fashion & Compassion is a nonprofit that connects mindful consumers here to at-risk artisans from around the world. When you purchase a b...
Allison FuttermanDec 8, 20186 minDovy Klarberg of Diamonds Direct: from his Israeli roots to giving back to the Charlotte communityDiamonds Direct has been a part of the Charlotte community for 23 years. They are best known for having a vast array of beautiful jewelry...
Arden McLaughlinOct 22, 20186 minErin Ducharme Waters' 11:11 Collection, The Jewelry of SynchronicityI found 11:11 Collection at a SweatNet event for the Summer Solstice. At the event, we put a raffle ticket in one bag for a prize. 11 is ...
Arden McLaughlinAug 2, 20183 minKenna Ehman shares the roots of her career and how she gives back here in CharlotteKenna Ehman is one of the owners of Kenna Kunijo, a high-end salon with a everyone’s welcome vibe located on Camden Street in SouthEnd. S...
Arden McLaughlinJul 15, 20185 minChrystal Rose on Self-Love and Helping Women Feel Better in Their Own SkinHow many times have you gone into the fitting room with three sizes of the same pair of pants only to find none of them fit? Do you have ...
Allison FuttermanMay 23, 20184 minSeventh generation Charlottean, Lauren Clark of Jon 'Ric Medical Spa, shares behind-the-scenes sLauren Clark is a licensed esthetician who has been helping Charlotteans improve their skin since 2011. She’s a 7th generation native Cha...
Mai-Lis BahrMay 10, 20188 minLacey Biggerstaff and her big hair ideas, doing what you love, and yes, the Ed Sheeran story is trueFavorite daytime hangout spot? Outlaw Hair Co. This place is truly my second home. Jess and I spent a lot of time planning out every deta...
Darla DesiderioApr 17, 20187 minAn interview with Sonya Barnes, owner of Sonya Barnes International,“The Brand Ecosystem”When you sit down with Sonya Barnes, you discover a woman who embraces the word unstoppable. Born in Landstuhl, Germany, Sonya came into ...
Mai-Lis BahrJan 9, 20182 minMelissa Wineman on creativity, authenticity, and perseveranceHow did your parents encourage the artist in you? My parents always encouraged me to do what I love - I love anything that gives me the o...
Mai-Lis BahrNov 1, 20174 minJoy Randall is living her dream as a beauty influencerAre you a unicorn? I'm actually a native of Charlotte, NC. Yes, we do exist! We moved here from Durham when I was two. How did your child...
Mai-Lis BahrApr 6, 20174 minTeal Michel on how reinventing yourself leads to fulfillmentHow did creativity/design show up in your childhood? Growing up, I was always drawn to creative projects. Some more successful, like when...
Mai-Lis BahrFeb 23, 20172 minJennifer Cook and her ministry of love and inspirationCEO & Founder, Jennifer C. Cook of Fashion the Mind, Fashion the Figure. What life events inspired you to lift others? It is through my v...
Mai-Lis BahrFeb 7, 20172 minJulia Altork, superwoman of photography, on a quest to capture momentsWhere are you from? Nampa, Idaho by way of Scottsdale, Arizona. How long have you been in the Carolinas? Almost 15 years. How did you fin...
Mai-Lis BahrNov 4, 20163 minLaShanda Millner-Murphy will have you looking red carpet readyHometown? Winston-Salem, NC. I now reside in Charlotte, NC. I have been in the Carolinas all of my life and even attended college at UNC ...
