The majority of this audience identities as being good with money—and that’s a really good thing. Being good with money is part identity and part skill, and you can work at both, Nesha says. Step one: Open a spreadsheet and write down every single monthly expense, from housing to botox to childcare. Step two: Identify […]
Last week we asked if AI has improved your life in any way. The poll yielded some of our most thoughtful responses yet. Your replies: “Yes. BUT I AM SCARED!” “I’m in a love-hate relationship in my CFO level role. For many things, it’s a fantastic tool to make me more efficient (board decks, automated […]
Moxie, the women’s creative clubhouse we’ve been talking about for months, has changed its name to The Florence. They’re not alone: There have been a slew of local brands that have had to change their names before they even open. It’s an expensive process some new business owners are opening up about. What’s in a […]
Career Pivot is our newest series where we talk to people who’ve made major career changes. First up, we have Hayden Hendrix who took her creative agency full-time one year ago this month. She works with brands we all love like Edit Sale, Daniel Gonzalez, Tiny Gods and so much more. Share your career timeline […]
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 […]
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 […]
For this installment of 20 Questions, I had the chance to chat with Elizabeth Anne Russell, the founder of Mannerly. We dove into manners at work, parties and a number of other best practices. Here’s a glimpse at our illuminating conversation. Can we start by defining modern manners? What does being well-mannered mean? Modern manners […]
You ever sit down with someone so inspiring you have to hold back from asking 100 questions? That’s how I felt getting lunch with Nesha Pai this week. Our conversation ping-ponged from building a business to AI to scarcity mindset, and I drank up every single second. Without further ado, here’s a look at my […]
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 & […]
The semi-annual EDIT Sale is just weeks away, which means founders Stephanie Bissell, Shelly Landau and Jennifer Shelton are deep in prep mode. The accidental entrepreneurs didn’t mean to start a business, but they did. A decade in, and the semi-annual EDIT Sale is one of Charlotte’s tentpole shopping events. Here’s how the EDIT girls […]
Daniel Gonzalez started taking fashion risks in middle school, and people noticed—good and bad. Some people, especially a young kid, might find that tension confusing, but it’s where Gonzalez found clarity. That strong sense of self is crucial to his clothing design business today. Gonzalez won’t call himself a visionary, but I will, and I’m […]
