Mai-Lis BahrApr 4, 20181 minIt's almost time for AspieCon, Charlotte!AspieCon is everything you love about ComicCon combined with the best aspects of a community resource fair. It celebrates the incredibly...
Mai-Lis BahrFeb 20, 20182 minStephanie Butler, an everyday hero, shares her couragious journeyWhat events in your 20s laid the groundwork for today? I was in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship for about four years...
Mai-Lis BahrJan 15, 20186 minFounder/Executive Director, The Discovery Trail and Equuvation Inc., Erica de Flamand-ShuggPhoto credits: Amy Free First generation American? I am from a small town off the coast of Connecticut. Both of my parents are European...
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...
Mai-Lis BahrDec 8, 20172 minVivian Page on understanding the power of words and a storyWhy should we choose our words carefully? My childhood revealed so many things to me. Most importantly, it taught me that words are...
Mai-Lis BahrOct 20, 20174 minRita Garnto and her journey towards self-careAuthor, Rita Garnto, has a new book coming out entitled Simple Self-Care. The book encompasses her story and how she managed to persevere...
Mai-Lis BahrAug 15, 20172 minStephanie Rickenbaker on why Sweet’s Syrup is a health must-haveWhat 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 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...
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...
Mai-Lis BahrMay 10, 20177 minShawne Bass: how my cancer journey strengthened my faithGratitude Joy Jesus Everything is OK What major life event made you pause, reflect, and grow? Living this year with a heart of joy and...
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...
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...
Mai-Lis BahrApr 18, 20179 minBrooks Haislip embodies her Truth and motivates others to do the sameHow would you describe your childhood? My childhood was spent growing up in the Myers Park neighborhood, where I attended Charlotte Latin...
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...
Mai-Lis BahrOct 13, 20162 minAmy Bernstein hypnotizes away your weight and worries How did you decide to become a hypnotherapist? I was working as a counselor for a few years, and in 1999 my husband was hypnotized to...
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...
Mai-Lis BahrJun 10, 20165 minShelley Butler, your Carolina health coachWhat is your occupation? Health Coach with Carolina Health Coach What is your education or training background? Business Administration...
Mai-Lis BahrJun 1, 20166 minFonda Bryant, mental health advocate with voice legacyTell us about your family: I grew up in Gastonia, NC and was the oldest of five children. My mother, Peggye Bryant Edwards, now lives in...
Mai-Lis BahrMay 10, 20165 minCollege instructor, Marek McKenna, buzzes about as a beekeeperOccupation? I am online history college instructor. I also work in the fields of consulting, marketing, web development, and beekeeping....
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...