Time = Brain
Timing Is Essential When You Have A Stroke by Noel Peterson, MD, FACC, FASE Eastern
Women Entrepreneurs & Small Town America
If you walk downtown in Washington, NC you will see an array of unique businesses
The Dream Factory
by Allison Fisher It was 1980 when The Dream Factory first began fulfilling the dreams
My Go-To Bread Recipe
for a perfect loaf every time by Amy Daniels There are few scents more heavenly
Tender Loving Care
by Dorothy Whitlock The beautiful roses blooming in my neighbors’ yard captured my attention with
Faith, Hope & Perseverance
by Diane Gray This is a story about adoption, about finding family, about not giving
Letter from the Editor
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Make it work! My oldest son and I jumped into our
Q&A with Don Lancaster of Carolina Concierge & Courier
What is a concierge and what do you do? The original origin of the word concierge
Smart Staging for a Fast Sale
By Lou Anne Dunn The warm temperatures, blooming flowers and longer days of Spring encourage
Community Partners to Bring NC MedAssist’s Free Mobile Pharmacy and Health Care Resources to Individuals in Need
Greenville, NC (March 29, 2019) – – NC MedAssist will hold a Mobile Free Pharmacy Event
Whirligig Stage: A Platform for Community & Culture
By Kylee Pearl Located in Uptown Greenville’s Dickinson Avenue Arts District, Whirligig Stage is a
Whole Body Wellness
by Amy Daniels Forget what you know about chiropractic care. Dr. Allison Pass of Pass
Short-Term Training Programs: A Fast-Track to Health Care Service Jobs
by Amy Daniels Pitt Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development Division may be the best
Beyond Social Media
Marketing experts offer conference to business owners. by Jeanne Eury Businesses large and small have
Five Things that Matter When Selling Your Home
by Deborah Randolph Selling your house is not complicated when you have considered and acted
Quality Networking
by Aron Daniels With travel coffee mug in hand, I finally work up the nerve
The Gap Between Knowing & Doing
By James Barbour, MS, LPCS, LCAS, CCS, CHt | Director of Aspire Counseling and Coaching,
Dispensing Hope
by Elizabeth Strong Imagine having a chronic and debilitating disease like rheumatoid arthritis, then losing
Let the Good Times Roll
by Lauren Clark I have always been a huge fan of Mardi Gras. French for
March: Letter from the Editor
I feel like every conversation I’ve had in the last several years has begun with
Community Healing in Adult Cancer Survivors
By Jenny Higgins, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C “It takes a village to raise a child”, this
Friendship Connected through the Stars
BY LISA S.T. DOSS Fate, as the expression states, is written in the stars. Everyone
5 Reasons to Love Cucina LaMantia
by Amy Daniels If you haven’t experienced Greenville’s new Sicilian restaurant, Cucina LaMantia, stop now
Community Arts Program Brings Healing & Awareness
By Amy Daniels Erin Barham is a first-year teacher at E.B. Aycock Middle School where
Meet Sheriff Paula Dance
by Stephanie Owens Paula Dance was born and raised in Martin County, NC. She grew
Moving Mom
by Lou Anne Dunn With the holidays now behind us, your focus has probably moved
Valentine’s Way
by Lauren Clark Valentine’s Day, like all holidays and feast days, were celebrated with gusto
February 2019 Letter from the Editor
By Aron Daniels Why is there a guy on the editor page of the Pitt County Women’s
Health Benefits of Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
By Jenn Wood February in Eastern NC means cold and flu season is in full
6 Reasons That May Have Derailed Your Resolutions (& how to get back on track)
by Wayne Salter, Owner of Fit B Sooo, it’s February already? Boy, I bet you’re
Going Red
by Noel Peterson, MD, FACC, FASE Eastern Cardiology, Greenville, NC Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Disease
Made to Thrive Counseling
by Amy Daniels In a world full of opinions, unsolicited advice, and social media standards
Happiness is Hand Painted
When was the last time you sat down and painted? I mean, like truly sat
Skip the Trip
by Patty Marr Why drive to Raleigh when we have women owned specialty shops right
Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
by Jess McNally The past year was the hardest year of my life. I took
Come On In. The Water’s Fine!
by Lauren Clark I grew up in a sleepy little fishing town in coastal Mississippi
Editor’s Note: January 2019
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Happy New Year! At the risk of sounding cliche, we are
Under New Management
After working as the graphic design team for the Pitt County Women’s Journal for the
It’s Time to GO!
by Lou Anne Dunn January is more than just the fresh start of a new
Stop Human Trafficking
BY MELINDA SAMPSON January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and a Pitt
Upcoming Fashion Trends 2019 Winter & Spring
By Pam Carraway, Owner of Votre Boutique We’re in the midst of our coldest, and
An Evening on Lumbee Art & Identity
Trista Reis Porter, PhD | Assistant Curator of Exhibitions and Collections | Greenville Museum of
Strong Pitt County Women: The Legacy of Rutha Dennis
by Maria Blais O’Laughlin At the dawn of a new year, there are resolutions. There
Why Work with a Financial Advisor
By David R. Damm If you are like most people, you probably see a doctor
3 Things EVERY Business Owner Needs to Do for 2019
BY Jeanne Eury The first of the year brings no shortage of resolutions, commitments and
Looking For Something Different In Women’s Sports? Meet The Ring City Rollergirls
By Casey Turton, Contributing Editor | Photos courtesy Joseph Dixon 252-521-4000 Competition, camaraderie, athleticism and
Planning a Diet? Ditch It!
By Carolyn McGinn We’ve all been there. With the promise of a new year ahead,
Her Tribe: Daughters of Worth
BY Liz Liles, Founder/CEO Daughters of Worth She is in the fifth grade, and if
Building Creative Learners, One Brick at a Time
Everyone who fondly recalls playing with LEGO® bricks can recapture their youth at Bricks 4
Focus on What Matters for a Healthier 2019
BY WAYNE SALTER Every year, especially in January, I see so many people jump into