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Aaron Dodge on passion, collaboration, and branding
Have you ever had a moment where everything you’ve worked for and been building towards culminates in a single moment? For a single...

Arden McLaughlin
6 min read


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...

Mai-Lis Bahr
8 min read


Natasha Freeman Hemmingway, Motivational Speaker and Co-Founder of “Mess into a Message”
“Surrender to Your Mess” When you sit down with Natasha Freeman Hemmingway, you hear a woman who proclaims life is yours to live. Born in...

Mai-Lis Bahr
9 min read


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...

Mai-Lis Bahr
7 min read


Leigh Roberson-Aberle, Founder & CEO, Family First Travel Nannies “All Things Nanny”
When you interact with Leigh Roberson-Aberle, you see a busy bumblebee gathering precious pollen. Born in Greenville, South Carolina,...

Mai-Lis Bahr
6 min read


Lisa Kite and her painting dog, Ivy
We hear that you and Ivy do some special things together. Can you tell us about yourselves? Well, my husband and I moved to Charlotte in...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Wedding Planner, Ivy Honeycutt, plans so you don't have to
We hear you wear a few hats around Charlotte! You can find me wearing several! I am an award winning, certified bridal consultant and...

Mai-Lis Bahr
2 min read


Jay Howard on hard work and living a full, meaningful life
Born and raised a Carolinian? I was born and raised in Concord. I have lived in Concord almost all of my life with the exception of my...

Mai-Lis Bahr
3 min read


Hungry? Kelly Mitchell and Brian Malone talk about Southern Pierogi.
For those who may not know, what is pierogi? Brian: They are dough dumplings with different fillings which can be savory or sweet. And...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Stephanie Rickenbaker on why Sweet’s Syrup is a health must-have
What is Sweet’s Syrup? It’s an immune boosting elderberry syrup. It can be used as a preventative or when you feel like you’re coming...

Mai-Lis Bahr
2 min read


Josef Brandenburg of True 180 Personal Training Talks Growing Up the Fat Kid, Staying Motivated and
What made you decide to get into fitness? One summer when I was eight years old, my parents sent me to a local summer camp. While playing...

Mai-Lis Bahr
5 min read


Mary Elizabeth Peterson: Cool. Calm. very Collected.
Where are you from? What brought you to Charlotte? Home is wherever I am living at the moment with my husband and teenage twins! I grew...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Stephanie Melish, Double-Tall, Non-Fat, No-Whip Sales Barista, coaches you to succeed
Tell us about your unique title! As the Double-Tall, Non-Fat, No-Whip Sales Barista, I offer individual coaching, event keynotes, and...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Tae McKenzie is changing the face of disability and inspiring others to do the same.
What has your life journey been like? I am from Charlotte NC - born and raised; a true Charlottean! All my life I have battled with...

Mai-Lis Bahr
3 min read


Courtney Tellefsen, founder of the Produce Box, is a voice and force for change
Where are you from? I grew up in Cary, just outside Raleigh. I went to elementary school in Charlotte for two years at Providence...

Mai-Lis Bahr
3 min read


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...

Mai-Lis Bahr
2 min read


Mike Vagianos and Mike Weeks talk about their special sauce
Where are you from? We are both rare natives of Charlotte, NC. Where did you study and what is your background? Mike V: UNC-Chapel Hill...

Leslie Mueller
2 min read


Michelle and Casey Crawford, from Panthers to Crossfit
Michelle and Casey Crawford are a power couple to say the least. Both of their accomplishments in their short lives are far greater than...

Leslie Mueller
4 min read


Jeff Brokaw starts up conversations about startups
What's your moving to the Carolinas story? I was born in Hawthorne, NJ, but moved to Charlotte when I was three - so I consider myself a...

Mai-Lis Bahr
2 min read


Sydney Coles navigates your travel
How have your parents been role models? My parents were Christians and instilled strong morals and values: do the right thing, treat...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read
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