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24 Hours in the Life of Mary Jayne Wilson, Amélie’s Secret Ingredient

by Erin Maddrey Éclairs, tarts and salted caramel brownies… these are some of the things Charlotteans love most about Amélie’s French Bakery & Café. Scoop went behind the curtain to find out who is responsible for the sugary goodness we crave. Mary Jayne Wilson is...

24 Hours in the Life of Hillary Cooper of the Mint Museum.

Hillary Cooper is the director of advancement and communications at the Mint Museum. Cooper’s responsibilities include brand development, marketing, strategic communications and community relations for the entire Mint Museums organization, which includes the Mint Museum Uptown and the Mint Museum Randolph. In addition to...

24 hours in the Life of Colleen Hughes, Mixologist and Cocktail Curator Extraordinaire

Getting to know the person responsible for some of the tastiest drinks in town, Colleen Hughes. She is responsible for some of the most delicious cocktails in Charlotte. Colleen Hughes manages four cocktail programs at four distinctly different restaurants (Growlers Pourhouse, Crepe Cellar Kitchen &...

24 Hours in the Life of Angela Shirk — Nascar Athletic / Pit Crew Trainer

Angela Shirk is in the ultimate boys' club. As one of the only female trainers in NASCAR, she helps make sure drivers are in tip-top physical shape for the road ahead. It's a long and demanding season (38 weeks from February to November) when...

24 Hours in the life of Holly Hollingsworth Phillips

If you love bright colors, unexpected combinations and elegant touches, Holly Hollingsworth Phillips may be your spirit animal. She's a second-generation interior designer (mom Nancy Hollingsworth specializes in English Country style), co-owner of The English Room with her super fab & followed instagram account, and writer of the popular...

24 Hours in the Life of MICHELLE IN THE MIDDLE

Earlier this year, local mom Michelle Icard went viral after writing a note to a group of girls who were trashing fellow classmates as they sat near her at the Cotswald Starbucks. The note read: "Hi Girls! I sat near you today in Starbucks and listened as...

24 hours in the life of fitness guru Denise Duffy

Charlotte's own exercise guru Denise Duffy accomplishes more before the sun comes up than most people accomplish in an entire week. She trains everyone from fitness newbies to experienced athletes in her small classes at SmartCore Fitness (she founded the gym and trains there alongside Steve...

24 hours with Nurse Eye Roll, the biggest CLT blogger you may have never heard of.

If you aren't in the medical community, you may not have heard of this local blogger and author, who has been making medical professionals across the country giggle for years with her blog Nurse Eye Roll. Your friends who work in the medical field have probably...

24 Hours with Lindsay from Ace & TJ

If you listen to Channel 96.1 during your morning commute, you'll instantly recognize Lindsay Gladden's voice. She's the sweet-sounding Southern girl keeping the guys on The Ace and TJ show in line (or at least trying). Working a morning radio show means her day starts...

24 Hours in the Life of MOLLY GRANTHAM. One Word. Wow.

If you think you're busy, try walking in WBTV's Molly Grantham 's shoes for a day. The vivacious late news anchor, self-proclaimed “cork dork” and mom of two is going, going, going from dawn til dusk (and beyond). “My recurring wish is to have 28 or 29 hours, every...

24 Hours in the Life of Samantha Busch

NASCAR, baby, mom
NASCAR wife, mommy and fitness/lifestyle blogger Samantha Busch is a busy lady. From helping create stylish merchandise for Kyle Busch Motorsports to supporting health and well-being of children through the Kyle Busch Foundation, she doesn't have much downtime. The Indiana native married driver Kyle Busch in a lavish Chicago ceremony...

24 Hours in the Life of Like A Girl Fitness

Jillian Frein, creator and owner of LIKEAGIRLFITNESS.com is a tiny, 21 year old force of nature. A force of positivity to be reckoned with. Like the hashtags she swears by, Jillian is your ticket to #SHINEEVERYDAMNDAY with her subscription plan for daily doses of...

24 Hours in the Life of Wedding & Event Planner Ivy Robinson

Ivy Robinson
Wedding and event planner Ivy Robinson is a Charlotte icon known for the creative, unique and exciting style she brings to every occasion. Her work has been featured in national and regional publications including The Knot National & BRIDES magazine along with Carolina Bride and Charlotte Weddings....

24 Hours in the Life of Stylist Erica Hanks

4:30 am...the alarm on my iPhone goes off with the old fashioned telephone ring tone ~ at least on the days I get up to workout early. 4:40 am...one snooze 'button' tops. I'm an early riser. 5:10 am...check my phone for the first time. Emails first,...