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,...
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Tara Lynn Foster on finding the work you love and empowering one another
How are you involved in the Charlotte community? I work with several organizations here in Charlotte. I love Dress for Success because...
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Rosalia Torres-Weiner: Hold onto your Balloon!
As soon as you sit down with Rosalia Torres-Weiner, you quickly realize we have a visionary in the Charlotte community. Rosalia grow-up...
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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...
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Deidra Parrish Williams, connecting to people through storytelling
How do describe what you do? People ask me what I do all the time but my titles really don't explain it; editor, VP of communications and...
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Let me introduce you to Henry.
Let me introduce you to Henry I’ve met him a dozen times out and about - outside of various public places He always stated to anyone...
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Stephanie Butler, an everyday hero, shares her couragious journey
What events in your 20s laid the groundwork for today? I was in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship for about four years...
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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...
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Chad Webster, CMPD Officer and Writer - protecting our community while looking out for kids everywhe
What led you to write the book, Mystery Muffin & Soda Pop Slooth? I have enjoyed writing ever since elementary school, but had trouble...
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Dr. Chasity Adams on the power of resiliency and positivity
How did your mother’s love get you to where you are now? My family was poor, and my mother worked primarily as the sole provider since my...
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Founder/Executive Director, The Discovery Trail and Equuvation Inc., Erica de Flamand-Shugg
Photo credits: Amy Free First generation American? I am from a small town off the coast of Connecticut. Both of my parents are European...
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Melissa Wineman on creativity, authenticity, and perseverance
How did your parents encourage the artist in you? My parents always encouraged me to do what I love - I love anything that gives me the...
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Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte to make a difference in the lives of children
Volunteer with Learning Help Centers of Charlotte (LHCC) We are recruiting volunteers for our partnership programs on Monday, Tuesday or...
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Lindsay 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...
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Some “Buddy” in Charlotte is spreading some holiday cheer!
How did Buddy the Elf begin? It all began a few years back, when a friend of mine and I decided to do a funny Christmas themed album,...
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Two UNC Charlotte grads share their journey to wholeness
Jordyn shares her journey with her friend, Heather, on finding light in their lives: our voids were filled and we experienced a permanent...
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Vivian Page on understanding the power of words and a story
Why should we choose our words carefully? My childhood revealed so many things to me. Most importantly, it taught me that words are...
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Kim Dupuis, Clinical Director at Brave Step, on helping victims of sexual abuse
What is a pearl from your childhood? I learned early on not to allow my struggles to define me but to use them to fuel me. Education? My...
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Meredith Covington and Nan Jones, childhood friends who moved outside and took their art with them
Native Carolinians? We were both raised in the Queen City and remain true to our Charlotte roots...but reside in different NC cities now....
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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...
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