Forsyth Magazines

Brittany McGee from The Humble Bee Shoppe joins Brooke in the studio for a discussion on how to monetize your passion, the importance of growth, and the pros and cons of being your own boss. Brittany also spills the beans on what it takes to be happy, along with how she manages to make a flawless macaron.

This week, Cannon Wealth Management’s William "Barry" Amburn, Joseph "Joey" C. Perkins, Jr., and Raymond "Chip" H. Wilcox break down the relationship between financial planners and CPAs, and give Brooke the scoop on tax filers’ most common mistakes. Listen to hear the trio's predictions for the Nation’s economy in 2021, along with information on Cannon Wealth Management’s upcoming webinar on tax s...

On the 58th episode of the Forsyth Magazines Podcast, mother-daughter duo Theresa and Emily from Wood & Thread Boutique stop by to explain how to successfully promote your business on social media, the ins and outs of running a clothing boutique, and their plans for the upcoming Tour de Boutique in October 2021.

This week, Chef John Willis and Assistant GM Kelly Seaver from Ryan’s Restaurant sit down with Brooke to discuss the stunning view from the restaurant's dining room, how the kitchen staff makes serving 13-course wine dinners look easy, and some of Chef John's most popular dishes. The pair also explains how the Ryan’s team turned pandemic lemons into lemonade by transforming their fine-dining resta...

This week, Brooke talks with Tim Beeman, who not only owns Such-N-Such Media, but produces the Forsyth Mags Podcast. Tim talks about his history in podcasting, having the longest, continuously-running pop culture podcast in NC, and why he is called "The Podfather." We are also introduced to Amy Hill, a Forsyth Mags writer and content producer.

Marisa Faircloth of Restoration Med Spa gives Brooke the scoop on the spa’s new improvements in CoolSculpting, the importance of having staff members who truly care about their clients, and which skincare treatments she recommends for clients of all ages. Marisa also gives listeners advice on which sunscreens work - and which ones to steer clear of.

This week, Brooke sits down with Joy Thomas, founder of LEAD Girls of North Carolina, a nonprofit organization guiding low income/at-risk preteen girls into becoming strong, productive leaders in their community. Joy shares her vision for the organization’s future, how to volunteer with LEAD Girls, and details on the upcoming annual LEAD-a-thon

On this episode of the Forsyth Mags Podcast, Brooke chats with Monika Zakamarek of Camel City Canines about how she makes sure her clients’ animals feel comfortable and loved while their owners are away, how she manages walking 12 dogs at once, and all of the animals in her life - including a 70-lb tortoise named Spanky

On this episode, Brooke sits down with Morgan Holt and Jamie Lapp from Fiddle & Fig to discuss the realities of opening a home decor shop in the middle of a pandemic, what life is like in West End, Winston-Salem, and learning to “trust the process” when life seems uncertain.

Isabella and Tyson, owners of Theodore B. Designs come on and talk interior design! This brand new business opened up a brick and mortar on Burke Street Downtown and they offer everything from minor redesigns to major renovations and new builds. Tune in for their thoughts on what’s worth the splurge and what’s not. Follow them on instagram, @theodoreb.interiors and visit their website at theodoreb...

Blake Ginther, The Ginther Group and Ashley McKenzie Sharpe, The Sharpe Team at Fairway Mortgage work together to make your home buying experience as smooth as possible. They talk ALL things real estate and give us some tips for how to prepare for the buying and/or selling process. You can contact Ashley at fairwayloansbyashley.com or 336.575.9448 and contact Blake at theginthergroup.com or 336-28...

Beth and Stephanie with Vivid Dental tell us all about their 3 locations, the services they offer and the “like-family” relationship they have with their team. Learn more at vividdental.com or by calling 336.774.1771

Ashleigh Beaver comes on to tell us all about a non-profit support group for mom’s going through infertility. For more information, find the group on Facebook or visit momsinthemaking.com to find your local in-person support group.

Jennifer Ertl, Founding Member and Managing Director at Beautycounter, tells us how she got into this business, why she loves it and so much more. For more information and free Beautycounter samples, find Jennifer on IG @ncjennifer or through her website: beautycounter.com/JenniferErtl

Thim Phommavanh, owner of South + Main Boutique and Kayla Berry with EXP Realty tell us the background on each of their businesses, how they met, why they love being a part of @girlgangwsnc , what it’s like being a mom and simultaneously run a business and so much more! Learn more about these ladies at @southandmainnc and @kbbbroker on instagram!

Joan and John Woodard of Woodard and Company chat about the history of their business, the do’s and don'ts of “do it yourself” investment management, what it’s like working with your spouse and more! Their philosophy— “Always Buy Quality and Diversify!” Learn more about Woodard and Company Asset Management Group at wcamg.com or by calling 335.998.7000.

Leah Mummert and Angie Benner with Massage Envy talk all things self care and bust some common misconceptions! You may think Massage Envy is just Massage therapy, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Of course they offer many types of massage, but they also offer a plethora of skincare services and products. They want you to know that taking time to get a massage or a facial is NOT selfish...

Renee and Heath from Truliant Federal Credit Union tell us about the financial education grant programs they’ve invested over $200,000 in, what the difference is between a regular bank and a federal credit union, and lots of great general information on what you should be teaching your kids about finances. Learn more at truliantfcu.org

Shannon Ford, Director of Marketing and Communications with the Village of Clemmons, gives us the scoop on the brand new 2021 issue of Forsyth Community! This magazine is a relocation and resource guide for anyone new to Clemmons—and even if you are a lifelong resident, I bet you’ll learn something new! Head to ForsythMags.com to see where you can snag your copy. Learn more about the Village of Cl...

Becky Wright, Tanya Brinegar and Tatum Myers give us an inside look at Brookridge Retirement Community in Winston-Salem. They treat their residents like family and value building relationships. It’s hard not to hear the passion in their voice as they describe their love for what they do. The Brookridge promise is a big one— they promise to take care of you for the rest of your life. Learn more at...

Dr. Nancy Martinez and Evan Moore talk all things Career Center! From misconceptions to all the different trade opportunities they offer. They are passionate about helping their students find their career path and helping them realize that it’s OK if that’s not a linear journey. Learn more at wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cc

Kristin Henry, owner of Club Pilates Winston-Salem gives us the 101 on Pilates and how she got on the path of owning her own studio. Club Pilates prides themselves in meeting you where you are at and in making it a workout that is individualized to your specific needs. Follow them on instagram @clubpilates_winstonsalem and visit them online clubpilates.com/winstonsalem

Erika Mielke with the Professional Women of Winston-Salem gives us an inside look at this 30 year old organization. They take pride in being a no judgement zone and building relationships rather than traditional business-card-pushing networking. They meet on the Second Wednesdays of each month at Footnote Coffee and Cocktails in Downtown W-S and have options to join meetings via Zoom. Learn more a...

Tabatha and Dawn with the Barn at Reynolda Village know how to have a good time and even more importantly, they know how to make sure YOU have a stress-free event. The Barn at Reynolda Village offers events of any size! Listen to this episode to learn about micro weddings, how to get an exclusive Reynolda Garden ceremony, wedding planning advice and much more! This venue is a stunner. reynoldabarn...

Alysia Grimes, Beauty Counter consultant, tells all on how and why she got involved with the Beauty Counter company. She loves building relationships and continuing the mission of getting safe products in the hands of everyone. beautycounter.com/alysiagrimes