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On the 90th episode, Brooke is joined by local legend Jeff Smith of Smitty’s Notes. In honor of the 25th anniversary of Smitty’s Notes, Jeff shares his experience starting the newsletter, his battle with multiple sclerosis, and what he loves most about being a part of the Winston-Salem community. Find Smitty’s Notes online and on social media. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.smittysnotes.com. Request to join the Smitty's Notes Facebook page.

This week, Brooke’s friend and mentor Kristin Johnson of Historic Broyhill is excited to speak with Brooke about serving as the emcee of Forsyth Woman’s first ever Women on the Move Leadership Conference this coming March. Kristin and Brooke explain their definitions of purpose and joy, Kristin’s passion for uplifting other women, and the networking, learning, and local speakers to expect at the WOM conference. Follow @forsythmags on Instagram and the Foryth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines Facebook page to stay tuned for WOM's 2023 date and ticket information. To learn more about Historic Broyhill, check out Historic Broyhill on Facebook and follow @historicboyhill on Instagram.

Doctors Phillip Moore, Joel Deonanan, and Shawn Fleming visit the podcast studio to discuss how Novant Health Vein Specialists use top-notch technology to relieve patients of their vascular woes. They explain the genetic nature of vascular health, whether vein problems can be prevented, and the surprising benefits of wearing compression socks.

Suzanne Lakey and Crystal Moody of Southern Ties Boutique join Brooke for a lively discussion on the impromptu way Suzanne became the owner of the boutique, how she recruited the help of Crystal, and how their strengths and differences balance each other out. The trio gushes over the popular “shacket” trend, their newfound appreciation for microwaves, and the perks of downloading the Southern Ties Boutique app. www.southerntiesboutique.com

Centenary UMC Pastor Glenn Kinken stops by to tell the story of how he discovered his passion for preaching, how he pushes through his fear of public speaking, and the importance of grace in Centenary UMC’s mission. Learn more about Centenary UMC’s fellowship groups, all of Centenary’s upcoming Christmas-related events throughout the month of December, and one of Pastor Glenn’s plumbing horror stories. www.centenary-ws.org

This week, Margaret Collins and Jody Cauthen of Center for Creative Economy share the ins and outs of how CCE helps creatives build bridges between passion and purpose. CCE founder Margaret explains what inspired the beginning of the nonprofit organization 10 years ago, the types of programs creatives can apply for in order to launch and maintain the success of their business, and how CCE strays away from a one-size-fits-all mentality when it comes to mentoring.

This week, Brooke picks the brains of Twenty200 Eyewear’s Seth Anderson and Amy Brandon to learn about Twenty200 Eyewear’s new optical shop, how the nonprofit organization has helped employ over 400 individuals suffering from blindness, and how to find the perfect pair of glasses. Seth and Amy discuss what they love about working for a nonprofit organization, how often you should schedule eye exams, and even let listeners know whether blue light glasses are worth the hype.

On episode 83, Yours Truly owner Chelsea Spaugh talks about how she persevered through COVID closures and restrictions after taking ownership of Yours Truly, what she loves about the shop’s West End Location, and how Yours Truly donates items to those in need. Chelsea explains the importance of shopping local, how to balance being a small business owner with her personal life, and the sustainability of consignment.

Brooke welcomes Jodie Brim and her dazzling personality into the studio to learn just how Jodie transformed her passion and God-given talent for photography into a booming business. Jodie lets Brooke in on the secret to empowering clients during photoshoots, the importance of knowing your strengths, and how to succeed in the world of social media. To see Jodie in action, mark your calendars for the Women on the Move Leadership Conference on March 28th, 2022, where Jodie will be attending as a guest speaker. Tickets can be purchased by clicking the following link: tinyurl.com/WOMConference. Find more about Jodie at jodiebrim.com

This week, Marissa Joyce and Tirra Cowan sit down with Brooke to explain how Black Mountain Chocolate is incorporating drinking chocolate into its craft cocktails, along with all of Black Mountain Chocolate's exciting changes since moving the factory to its brand-new Bailey Park location. Marissa and Tirra dish on upcoming holiday treats, the factory’s fair trade cocoa beans, and even reminisce on a few of their worst dating nightmares.