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Charlotte has several young professional groups good for networking, where you can expand your professional network by joining a business group in your field, or join a charitable organization to raise funds for the Charlotte community. But what about one that caters to your creative side and adds some culture to your calendar? Meet the […]

Now that we’ve finally had a taste of fall, it’s the perfect time to catch up on the latest bestselling books. Even if you just spend an hour at your local coffee shop, escape from your daily routine to delve into some new buzzworthy titles. Or grab your favorite travel companion and get away for […]

When my aunt Sherry was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know what to say to her that might make her feel better, happier, or make the situation better. There were even times when I thought that I shouldn’t call her because I didn’t want to bother her, but […]

As the storm waters recede and our beloved Carolinas work toward repairing and rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Florence, the undeniable Carolina spirit of kindness, hospitality, and resilience is palpable. Everyone wants to help pick their neighbors up in whatever small (or big) way they can. Apart from the usual places to turn to […]

No matter how many times you’ve done it, for every job interview, it’s always a good idea to give yourself a refresher on what to do, and what not to do. Below are some tips on interview etiquette to keep in mind or to share with others who are looking for a job. According to […]

“The easy thing to do isn’t always the right thing to do.”  From time to time, we can all find ourselves needing to give bad news to someone like our boss, friend, neighbor, or child. Sometimes giving bad news is easy like, “I’m sorry I can’t take you to the concert with me, but I […]

ScoopGirls love The Duke Mansion ~ seriously, who doesn’t love The Duke Mansion? Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is surely the Grande Dame of Charlotte homes, the biggest #BigWhiteHouse in the QC, the perfect venue for an event or party for business or pleasure, and a great option to put up […]

One of the biggest mistakes you can make in your career is not understanding that there are certain codes of conduct and etiquette to abide by in the workplace. If you’re not careful, you may even lose opportunities because others may be put off by your lack of professionalism. Below are the Top Ten Office […]

Though we’re counting down to our first beach trip, we don’t need to spend summer on the coast to get into a vacation mindset. This season’s hottest books will whisk us away, from an anticipated sequel by a bestselling Charlotte author to a romantic mystery set in the South. You’ll find plenty of beach reads […]

She should have been sipping a beer, eating wings and pretending to watch the Seattle Seahawks defeat the Denver Broncos in the 2014 Super Bowl (while she was really just in it for the commercials). Instead, Hannah Kay Herdlinger, founder of Thread Talk, was in the emergency room, after a brutal blow from her then-husband […]

I tell my kids that not everyone is going to like them and that’s okay. I also tell them that while not everyone is going to like them, that it certainly makes life easier when people do. This is especially true as an adult when navigating your social life as well as your business connections […]

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF CHARLOTTE is launching a new spring fundraising speaker series titled JLC Working Lunch. The first annual luncheon will feature four time New York Times best selling author Gretchen Rubin on Thursday, April 12th from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Marriott Center City.  Gretchen Rubin is known for exploring how we can […]