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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...

Arden McLaughlin
5 min read


“I’m screen-shotting everything you’re posting,” says Halle Hillman's followers
From the moment we sat down, Halle Hillman had me wanting to screenshot everything she shared with me. From tips to gain, to how to...

Arden McLaughlin
5 min read


Ali Alshehri on how storytelling through a lens was inspired by his journey to the US
What life lessons came with you to the US from Saudi Arabia? I came from humble beginnings back home—my parents and l struggled a lot to...

Mai-Lis Bahr
3 min read


How music taught the musicians of Bull Frog Moon life lessons and more
Photo credit: Dani Nicole Photography Bullfrog Moon is a Charlotte area based jam band with vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys, sax and...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Nesha Pai on ambition and breaking barriers through her CPA business and networking group
Nesha Pai started her career in Charlotte by bucking a lot of tradition. She was a first generation Indian woman in a white male...

Arden McLaughlin
5 min read


Lamar Hull: A Bond Stronger than Business: 2 Former Davidson Grads Partner to Enhance the Digital Ma
Lamar Hull is the Founder of Organic Clicks, LLC, a full service digital marketing agency in Charlotte, NC that specializes in local SEO....

Mai-Lis Bahr
5 min read


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


Mark Ashcraft: Charlotte can become an even greater city through sincere collaborations
People of CLT, meet Mark Ashcraft, a creative, analytical content creator who puts himself out there for his love of Charlotte, believing...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Nate Coogi King Bias,“The King of the Crush,” on his rare blood vessel disease and his determination
Nate Bias has the physical power to crush the weight room. But what is far more powerful is his determination to crush the adversity in...

Mai-Lis Bahr
6 min read


Megan Henderson, giving animals a voice.
We sat down with Charlottean Megan who is making a difference in the animal welfare world by creating awareness of rescues and shelters...

Mai-Lis Bahr
7 min read


Myers Park High School student and leader, Tatiana Aguilar, is driven by culture
What was the role of diversity in your childhood? I spent seven years of my life in New Jersey, where diversity thrived. I was accustomed...

Mai-Lis Bahr
4 min read


Meet Finn, a 4 year old battling for his life
Meet Finn, a Charlotte boy who turned 4 years old on May 5, 2018. He’s full of life now, but his little body isn’t working like other...

Mai-Lis Bahr
1 min read


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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4 min read


Mary Ann Lila is the Director of N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute (PHHI), l
What is the focus of your work at PHHI? Our mission statement is “Leading the discovery and delivery of plant-based solutions to human...
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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...

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


Chef Pamela Roberts on All Things Food!
"Everyone deserves to eat well. More importantly everyone has the right to know what is in their food. Food plays a much larger role in...
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4 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


It'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 Bahr
1 min read


Charlotte McGhee will whisk you away with her passion for travel!
You’re currently a teacher, correct? Yes, I teach ESL, and I’ve also taught Spanish. I’ve been a teacher at CMS for 7 years, and teaching...
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4 min read
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