Annette Hibbert (Snapp) Stevenson believes in intentionality. Long recognizing that if we don’t purposely promote diversity — to include veterans — we lose valuable skills, Stevenson’s involvement with the North Carolina Governor’s Working Group was a natural fit. “North Carolina was recognizing how do we help veterans transition and find new purpose,” she explains, “but... Read More
In many ways, Sue Harnett has been rewriting her own code for her entire life. Everything she has done has prepared her for this moment in time.
As president and CEO of Rewriting the Code, a global peer-to-peer network of women in tech, Harnett is on a mission to increase their power and presence, and... Read More
Katie Gailes was flirting with retirement in 2023. While on a Zoom meeting with Entrepreneur Support Organizations in the Triangle — and despite wearing red glasses and lipstick and being, as Gailes describes herself, “my usual feisty self” — she labeled herself an “official little ol’ lady.”
It didn’t take long for people to declare... Read More
Back in the ’80s when people would ask Elaine Buxton, “How’s your little business?” few — including Buxton herself — could have imagined that Confero would someday be considered the premier provider of customer experience research services to leading national brands.
It’s not difficult to understand why expectations were tempered. “Women were really just starting... Read More
This malt-forward and full-bodied ESB (extra special bitter) showcases a classic English style with rich caramel and toffee flavors balanced by spicy, earthy undertones from noble hops. Now a Bright Penny core beer, it won the gold medal at the 2022 NC Brewers Cup with its harmonious blend of tradition and craftsmanship.
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Nuts, warm spices, and winter squash combine for a comforting cocktail that embodies fall. Vanilla and cinnamon flavors prevail complemented by a hint of molasses. The drink was designed as a standalone experience, so settle in after dinner and pair Your Favorite Scarf with cool weather, a cozy sweater, and a backyard fire.
4 ounces... Read More
This time of year, the poster child for patience is a potential backyard peony grower. That’s because many of the peonies now for sale come in the form of tubers, which can take a few years to mature enough to put on bodacious bloom shows in the spring. But, boy, are they worth the wait!
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Planting weeds might not seem like the best way to create a visually inspiring garden, but I do heartily endorse one snappy exception: Joe Pye weed (Eutrochium sp. aka Eupatorium sp.). This herbaceous perennial named after Joe Pye, a Colonial-era Native American medicine man, can make an impressive splash in the landscape with its size... Read More
For a style hack that’s simple, saves time, and requires nothing more than the staples already in your closet, think sandwich. We may not be talking about an actual meal made with two slices of bread, but this is the analogy that guides the transformative Sandwich Method of dressing.
The technique for building a balanced... Read More
Some ’70s food trends should stay in the past (looking at you, Jell-O salads), but the customizable, social experience of fondue deserves a comeback! Embracing her passion for creating incredible “Cheeseperiences,” Aya Dorsey — owner of Meat & Graze charcuterie company in Boxyard RTP — provides a relaxed retro experience we can’t wait to dip into.
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