Author: Beth A. Klahre

A Growing Footprint

Michelle Fogle picks up the retail pace

Charting Her Course

Erica Custis recognized for maritime achievements

Celebrating Aha Moments

Life coach Jenna Cooley expands services to Wilmington

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Heart for Hearts

Cardiologist Linda Calhoun wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Engineering Empowerment

Shawn Lamb shares on legacy of Girls in Tech summit

Hands-On Work

Robin Manning on honing her artisan leather bags

Championing Science

Lauren Tippett is Young Scientist Academy’s regional director

Treasure Hunting

Sara Dousharm’s Treasure Island warehouse promotes recycling

Oh Baby, Baby

Meetups added for second annual baby shower

Green Thumb

Katie Frank peddles prevention with microgreens

Woman-Owned, Woman Brewed

Good Hops serves up Carolina Beach brews

Elements of Success

Pepper Hill’s Science Alliance has wide reach

Building Connections

Lannin Braddock develops local biz landscape

Newborn Support

The Lact-Center helps new moms

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Apothecary by the Sea

Pharmacist Denise Hayes continues lifetime of care in Southport

Unlocking Potential

Merikay Hunt coaches on the business of life

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Buttercream Dream

An artistic dream is realized in Southport’s Nonnie’s Bakery

Space with Soul

Big Sky Design creates inviting place for CJC

Like Mother, Like Daughters

Building a family business

Holiday Helm

Suzanne Foster readies the sails for Southport flotilla

A People’s Hart

Emilie Hart marks decade directing local Catholic Charities 

Packing Up

Finding an Italy less traveled

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Health Care Heroes’ Lifetime Award

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Health Care Heroine

Bonnie Jeffreys Brown wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Seaside Strokes

Natalie Robinson paints 20th CB mural

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Plants and a Latte More

Carla Griffin vends drinks and greenery in CB

Bundles of Joy

Trio organizes their first community baby shower

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Take 5 with Jan Brewington

Looking back and forward at WB Museum

Clinical Care

Emilia Parrott heads up care at the Jordan clinic

Coffee and Cocktails

From lattes to espresso martinis

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Pelvic Health 101

Increasing options for treatments

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Pot of Gold

Irish heritage means all for third-generation businesswoman

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A Hug in a Mug

Sundial Coffee & Tea owner serves up warmth

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Kicking Off

Women’s semi-pro soccer debuts in the Port City

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Savvy Stylist

Danielle Harris shows women the power of dress

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Passion for Paper

Lyndsey Childers creates printed treasures

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Nurturing Mental Health

Therapist Sarah Hess bridges parenthood and mental health

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Parenting Like it Matters

A quest for children's mental health

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By Any Stretch

New fitness studio specializes in stretching

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Sober Sips

Nonalcoholic options bubble up in Soda Pop District

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Prepared for Perimenopause

Amy Hawkins helps women meet the changes of midlife

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Power of Art

Cameron Art Museum forges a path forward under its new director

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Safe and Sound

Once a singer, Amy Burton now takes center stage as Pender fire marshal

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Good Night Sleep

Magnolia Sleep Solutions delivers much needed rest

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Transforming Company Culture

Khalilah Olokunola on founding Re-Engineering HR

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Finding Alignment

Britt Joy & Co. uses humanness in business strategy

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Stitch in Time

Coordinating surgery efforts with Holly Ray

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A Pawsitive Mission

Pet lovers volunteer to help furry friends in need

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Fun Outings

Fun activities to bring the community together

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The Power of Collaboration

The Boardroom focuses on women's advancement