Mai-Lis BahrSep 24, 20195 minKeyla Sandoval: I have been challenging myself to unique journeys every year since 2014You haven't always been a Charlottean (like many)! Where have you lived? I was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, and moved to New York City after gradua...
Allison FuttermanMar 14, 20197 minKristan Seaford, mother of 5, wife, counselor, triple amputee, on the power of the human spiritKristan Seaford is a very special person in our Charlotte community. In 2013, she became sick with the flu and strep throat. It escalated into pneumonia, and...
Arden McLaughlinAug 30, 20187 minCel Thompson on embracing challenge and doing what it takesPhotos by @SayCheeseCLT Celia (Cel) Thompson and her partner, Cathy Savage, are creating the first ever For Women, By Women fitness competition and showcase ...
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 shirts that you love...
Mai-Lis BahrDec 21, 20174 minLindsay Walter redefines beauty through her amazing, inspirational journey.How has having Alopecia shaped who you are? It's truly shaped me into the person I am. Alopecia taught me to always be kind to others, to be compassionate an...
Mai-Lis BahrAug 10, 20175 minJosef 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 a game of baseball,...
Mai-Lis BahrAug 2, 20173 minAudrey Baran - a dance artist in a Southern townWhat type of artist are you? I am a dance artist, which includes choreographing, performing, producing, teaching, researching and writing about dance. I gues...
Mai-Lis BahrJun 24, 20174 minLisa Palmer: CycleBar, family, and her dream careerDescribe your journey to Charlotte: I am originally from St. Louis. Due to my husband’s job our family moved to Charlotte in 2012 and it immediately became h...
Leslie MuellerMay 24, 20174 minNellie Griesinger: teaching Charlotte about the power of body alignmentYou have an extensive background in your studies! Please share: I graduated from NYU, Tisch School of the Arts, with a BFA in dance in 1997. At NYU, I traine...
Mai-Lis BahrMay 4, 20175 minClaire Cullipher: I am not my diseaseYou had an adventurous childhood! Yes, I was born in Canterbury England...to this day I still carry a British passport. I have lived in the States for most o...
Mai-Lis BahrApr 27, 20172 minVinson Smith: My 500lb JourneyMy name is Vinson Smith of Charlotte, NC. I am the co-founder of Hard Body Fitness Personal Training Group. My mentor (Terry Davis) and I are currently servi...
Leslie MuellerFeb 2, 20174 minMichelle and Casey Crawford, from Panthers to CrossfitMichelle and Casey Crawford are a power couple to say the least. Both of their accomplishments in their short lives are far greater than most of us can achie...
Mai-Lis BahrJan 11, 20172 minAlec Giakas on falling and rising againHow did you demonstrate perseverance as a youth? Throughout my childhood, my mother instilled the notion that “success in life depends on how hard you work.”...
Mai-Lis BahrJul 13, 201611 minAshley Thomas advocates for the disabled from personal experienceProfession? Founder and Executive Director of Bridge II Sports. Tell us about Bridge II Sports: Our organization develops programs that allow youth and adult...
Mai-Lis BahrApr 12, 20166 minAsheton Brown, fitness social media influencer Where are you from? Greensboro, NC. Alma Mater? Political Science major at Elon University. So, we hear you wear a lot of hats? I love hats. I actually have ...
Mai-Lis BahrFeb 8, 20163 minJillian Longsworth, a face behind NoDa YogaI live in the Plaza Midwood section of Charlotte, NC. Thirteen years ago, I moved from New York to slow down and find some purpose, after living in a busy ci...
