For today’s founder diaries, I caught up with Rachel Sutherland, a former journalist who left print media 16 years ago for PR—her way. From hiring your spouse to making internet buzz look effortless, here’s what I learned from the PR pro. How did you get into PR, and when did you go out on your […]
Katie Garrett, the founder of Garrett Educational Consulting works with families to get their kids ready for boarding school and college. Recently we had the chance to catch up, covering everything from the “right” number of colleges to tour to AI’s role in admissions. Tell me about your early career. Were you always in education? […]
If you follow luxury event planner Katrina Hutchins, you’ve probably seen her aprés in the French alps or sunbathing in St. Barts, all while building a wildly successful business. As a new business owner, I said “how do I structure my business like that.” How did you land your first clients, 15 years ago? After […]
Imagine a place where you can work in solitude for a couple of hours, meet a friend for coffee or lunch, pop into pilates, and grab an easy dinner on the way out—dream day! What it is: Think of Moxie as a creative clubhouse, designed for women in all stages of life— professionals, entrepreneurs, those […]
Susu Bear launched Scoop Charlotte in 2009, after a decade of being a stay-at-home mom. She sold the company in January 2026. Here’s what we can learn from Susu. What were you doing pre-Scoop? How did the skillset serve you with Scoop? Before being a SAHM, I worked 15+ years in retail consumer marketing & […]
Join us at Charlotte Skin & Laser on February 28 for an exclusive Sip & Lip Skincare Event featuring the latest no-injection lip filler from OURSELF and lots of fun and learning in lip and skincare. It will be a day of champagne and lip-transforming experiences you won’t want to miss: Featuring OURSELF LIP FILLER […]
Starting a business from scratch has been the most stressful, anxiety-inducing, and rewarding experience of Mel Ishage’s life. Taking this leap in the city where she grew up, which now feels unfamiliar, posed a significant challenge. After spending 12 years living in New York, LA, and Las Vegas, Mel moved back to Charlotte in June […]
Celebrate Black History Month by making an investment in a Charlotte Black Owned, Women Owned Business. Support these ladies all year long by following their social media pages, and when you are able, make a purchase. From candles and beauty to event planning and food; the following list is a great start to find businesses […]
The word on 2024 resolutions is…a WORD. Some call it a nudge word and some just pick a word that best captures their vision for next year. Our @WomenofCLT are no exception – most report that they’re focusing on a word or two to express their goals both personal and business for the upcoming year. […]
#makethatmoneyhoney They’re calling it the conference for ambitious women. Where you will meet fellow women-owned businesses that can help you level up in your career. This month’s FOCU$ED CONFERENCE from the women at KNOW brings top local speakers, no fluff programming, and much-needed momentum to help you crush your goals and end the year strong. Get ready for […]
We polled our @womenofclt again and asked for their tips on starting a business, and got an abundance of excellent advice. There is literally an entire MASTER CLASS out there just waiting to be learned from these warriors. Without further ado, here is just a fraction of the wisdom they have. Want to know more? […]
Local author Jill Brashear is a hopeless romantic whose contemporary romances weave tales of passion, longing, and happily-ever-afters that make for great summer beach & pool reading. If you love the idea of love at first sight and the existence of soulmates, and are looking for light reading with a big dose of steamy romance, Jill’s books are […]
