Pax Pope, actor and model, interviewed by his brother, Pierce
People of Charlotte, please meet Pax Pope! Pax is a model and actor like his brother, Pierce Pope, who we featured last month. We thought...
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Meet 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,...
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Tom Renfrow really sees you
Licensed Optician Tom Renfrow started working at SouthPark Optical Center—located in SouthPark Mall—in 1979 and became the owner in 1994....
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Jennifer Purrazzella of Sardis Marketplace on family, community, and daring greatly
Meet Jennifer Purrazzella, the owner/operator of Sardis Marketplace, which has been voted Matthews/Mint Hill Weekly’s “Best Consignment...
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Courtney McLellan, from stock trader to legacy creator, on putting fate into your own hands
People of Charlotte, please meet Courtney McLellan, a woman who only sees obstacles as challenges to overcome. When I first met Courtney,...
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Dr. Sharon Jones, Founder of the Dottie Rose Foundation, is empowering tech savvy girls
People of Charlotte, please meet Dr. Sharon Jones, a Charlottean on a mission to educate and empower girls in the technology field. She...
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Michele 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...
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Dovy Klarberg of Diamonds Direct: from his Israeli roots to giving back to the Charlotte community
Diamonds Direct has been a part of the Charlotte community for 23 years. They are best known for having a vast array of beautiful...
Arden McLaughlin
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Erin Ducharme Waters' 11:11 Collection, The Jewelry of Synchronicity
I 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 McLaughlin
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Kenna Ehman shares the roots of her career and how she gives back here in Charlotte
Kenna 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....
Arden McLaughlin
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Chrystal Rose on Self-Love and Helping Women Feel Better in Their Own Skin
How 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...
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Seventh generation Charlottean, Lauren Clark of Jon 'Ric Medical Spa, shares behind-the-scenes s
Lauren Clark is a licensed esthetician who has been helping Charlotteans improve their skin since 2011. She’s a 7th generation native...
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Lacey Biggerstaff and her big hair ideas, doing what you love, and yes, the Ed Sheeran story is true
Favorite daytime hangout spot? Outlaw Hair Co. This place is truly my second home. Jess and I spent a lot of time planning out every...
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An 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...
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Melissa Wineman on creativity, authenticity, and perseverance
How 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...
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Joy Randall is living her dream as a beauty influencer
Are 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...
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Teal Michel on how reinventing yourself leads to fulfillment
How did creativity/design show up in your childhood? Growing up, I was always drawn to creative projects. Some more successful, like when...
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Jennifer Cook and her ministry of love and inspiration
CEO & Founder, Jennifer C. Cook of Fashion the Mind, Fashion the Figure. What life events inspired you to lift others? It is through my...
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Julia Altork, superwoman of photography, on a quest to capture moments
Where are you from? Nampa, Idaho by way of Scottsdale, Arizona. How long have you been in the Carolinas? Almost 15 years. How did you...
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LaShanda Millner-Murphy will have you looking red carpet ready
Hometown? 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...
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