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Mai-Lis Bahr
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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
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Kelly Reilly on moving to the South
Where are you originally from? I was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, but consider my hometown to be Danville, California, where I spent...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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John Weathers, the crossing guard who saw the greatness in all of us
We honor one of our first POTC features, Mr. Weathers, who passed away this past weekend at the age of 86. Mr. Weathers was truly an...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Alec Giakas on falling and rising again
How did you demonstrate perseverance as a youth? Throughout my childhood, my mother instilled the notion that “success in life depends on...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Bethany Bradsher, sport-writer and author
Where did you grow up? My family moved to Houston when I was eight years old, and I lived there until high school graduation. In 1987, I...

Mai-Lis Bahr
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Mental Health Charitable Cause!
Carolinian and POTC feature, Fonda Bryant, is collecting the items listed above for children who are in a mental health facility in...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Adrian Fullerwinder's voice commands your attention
Where are you from? I was born and raised in Greensboro, NC, and currently live in Charlotte, NC. I moved to Charlotte about five years...

Mai-Lis Bahr
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Justin Schlappich: I want to be an influencer in Charlotte
Where are you from? Born and raised in Charlotte, NC. I know, I’m a unicorn in this city. What do you reflect on about your childhood? My...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Author Stephania Roberts creates a gluten free vodka
Are you native Carolinian? Almost! I am originally from California. My family was in the military and we moved to North Carolina over 20...

Mai-Lis Bahr
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Zack Gudzan on walking with the homeless through his recovery
"To the darkest of places...I've been there. Drinking every day and night just to steady my hands, intentional blackouts, drugs, hurting...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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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
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Anne Steppe will keep you organized
Where are you from? I am from Charlotte! I am very proud to say that I am a 4th generation Charlottean! The Kuesters have a long and...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Camryn Wilson on how music has shaped my life
Tell us a little about yourself. Well, I am a seventeen year old singer/songwriter born in Charlotte, North Carolina. My family and I...

Mai-Lis Bahr
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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...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Walker Burgin has a creative mind that will blow you away
How old are you? How long have you been composing music? I’m fifteen years old. Ever since my piano teacher put the first lesson book in...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Monique Stubbs-Hall on presenting her best self and inspiring others to do the same
Originally from? Nassau, Bahamas. What is your occupation? Business Consultant, Speaker, Author, and Customer Service Trainer. How did...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Laine Mansfield is captivating audiences with her music
Born and raised? All of my ten years have been in Charlotte! Career? Fifth grader and aspiring musician! What does it feel like to...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Melissa Baker connects you to your image
Where are you from? Loxahatchee, Florida :) What brought you to the Carolinas? I moved here after 32 years in Los Angeles, CA, and after...


Mai-Lis Bahr
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Amy 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 Bahr
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Potter and artist, Julia Claire, creates her reality
What brought you to the Carolinas? Originally, I spent the winter of 2015 as a short term artist-in-residence at Odyssey Clayworks. I...
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