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Exclusive!
Interview
with WNC Native
and Comedian
HILLIARY
BEGLEY
Self-Defense A MOTHER
for Women LIKE NO OTHER
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CREATOR SPOTLIGHT
Asheville Lyricist
Encourages and Uplifts
Through Positive Messages
Lenore Arnow is a Asheville-based
creative poet, lyricist, and counselor
using her talents to inspire and
encourage others through her words and
original media content. Arnow holds a 6
Bachelor of Science in Psychology and
an M.S.Ed. Guidance and Counseling
from Old Dominion University and has
a background in dance, language arts,
and music. She is dedicated to making
a difference in her community by
creating positive messages and imagery
through her words and lyrics.
She creates, writes and publishes
her own materials with encouraging
messages for people of all ages including
children’s books, poetry books, and
creative stories. Her background in
children’s counseling and education
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is what inspired her to write positive
and uplifting stories and poems for
children. As a volunteer for AmeriCorps
VISTA from 1988-1992, Arnow
developed projects for community
education and helped promote reading
for the Literary Council of Buncombe
County in Asheville, North Carolina.
One of her biggest projects included
“The Reading Rap,” a song to
encourage children to read.
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PSAs for the Literary Council with
the song’s lyrics. Many teachers began
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into their curriculums to inspire their
children to read more and soon found
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poetry to share with others in the hopes North Carolina and South Carolina
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of inspiring people to see the beauty in
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Contents
FA SH I ON I N S P I R AT I O N A L F A M I LY FIERCE &
& BE AUT Y WOMEN 6 Crystal Pressley: PHENOMENAL
56 Uniquely Neva 48 I Fell in Love with Keeping it Together 13 Wendy Newman
38 Pandemic Apparel a Dump Truck 37 A Mother Like Designs
24 A Carolina Retailer 54 7 Rings No Other 35 Leah McGrath rd ldn
Weathers the 18 Eye On Your Home: W O M E N ’ S H E A LT H 51 Robbin Brophy,
Pandemic Melissa Rulli Tax Preparation
26 Connecting Without
8 Styled Photoshoot: 10 Comedian Expectation
Slay Babe Hilliary Begley
30 5 Steps to Stop
28 A Dress for 63 One Mother’s Journey Worrying
So Much Less 60 Confessions 58 Self Defense for
HOME LIVING of a Dog Fosterer Women
40 Interior Designer FOOD & BEVER AGE 64 Our Voice
Discusses 2021 Trends 62 New Year’s
22 Review:
50 Top Tips for Juicy Lucy’s Resolutions:
Decorating Bar & Grill The Health Dare Exclusive!
Interview
with WNC Native
44 Surviving Change and Comedian
Self-Defense
BUSINESS
A MOTHER
46 Meal Prep 101 HILLIARY
BEGLEY
for Women LIKE NO OTHER
& FINANCE 47 Recipe: Coconut E N T E R TA I N M E N T
cover photo
21 Building From the Pecan Oatmeal 15 Fairy Tale Project DiPietro Photography
Ground Up hair & makeup
34 Recipe: Blackbird 5 Asheville Lyricist Fab Flawless Makeup Artistry
52 Sweet Security Chicken Wings Lenore Arnow
40 48 22
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January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 5
Keeping it Together
Photos By Clay
Crystal Pressley Finds Balance with Work & Family
Creator and Publisher of North Carolina Bridal Magazine and
Carolina Spark Magazine Discusses How She Maintains Work-Life Balance
F
or many people, juggling the de- “I don’t set schedules. I’ve never been sales representative for IWANNA, a clas-
mands of a career and personal life that way. I’m just a day-to-day type of sified newspaper company. After her first
is an ongoing challenge, especially person,” she says. interview, she left thinking she didn’t have
in our hustle-driven culture. As women, a good chance of receiving a job offer. A
As a wife, mother of four boys, two grand-
we tend to multitask and juggle multi- week later, the head sales representative
children and content producer, her ev-
called her and said he really liked her per-
ple roles, from mother to career-woman eryday life can easily become hectic, but
sonality and wanted to give her a chance.
and everything in between. Sometimes keeping her priorities in order has helped
taking time for ourselves is an option we her manage it all. “My family is my top In her first month, Pressley brought in
don’t even have time to consider. Ashe- priority, no matter what,” she says. “My fifty new clients. She soon realized this
ville-native and creator of North Carolina passion has always been my kids.” Her was what she wanted to pursue as a ca-
Bridal Magazine and Carolina Spark Maga- husband and her children also motivate reer. “I knew I wanted to go into adver-
her to excel in her career. tising sales because I loved it,” she says.
zine, Crystal Pressley, knows what this is
During her time at IWANNA, she learned
like and has worked to achieve a healthy Pressley’s journey in the print advertising
a tremendous amount about sales, print
work-life balance by taking things one industry originally started out in 2009
advertising, and customer relationship
day at a time. when she landed the role as an account
management, which she took with her
6 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.cominto her next role as a sales manager for
the magazine WNC Woman. After WNC
Woman came to an end, Pressley did not
know what to do next. Working part-
time at a bridal shop, she soon discovered
her love and passion for the wedding in-
dustry. She found herself at a local brid-
al show after which she was encouraged
by her friends and customers to start her
own publication.
The first issue of North Carolina Bridal
Magazine (NCBM) was published in 2019
and is a go-to resource for brides who
are planning their special day. The pub-
lication showcases talented professionals
throughout the Carolina region from
caterers to bridal shops and makeup and
hair artists. The magazine also features
real wedding stories, designer interviews,
and other inspiring content to help brides
visualize their wedding day. The goal of
NCBM is to help local businesses grow Photos By Clay
and become the most trusted statewide
resource for couples getting married in keeps going and doesn’t let anything out a support system full of people who
North Carolina. After successfully creat- stop her. “Finding help with the business encourage and uplift. Pressley finds most
ing and publishing the first two issues of is the challenging part, but I am one of of her support in her husband and chil-
NCBM, Pressley realized Western North those people who doesn’t stop. I go and dren, as well as her loyal customers who
Carolina also needed a go-to women’s go and go. I just continue on until there’s believe in her. “My kids push me a lot,
magazine to inspire and empower wom- just no more time to do it.” and it’s nice to have that,” she says. “To
en of all ages, and so she created Carolina have their support and my husband’s sup-
Spark Magazine. For Pressley, the key to managing her port is all I really need. I’ve had a lot of
time is setting achievable goals in every customers who have also helped me and
“I kept seeing this idea because we really area of her life, something she highly rec- believed in me.”
need something that is a local women’s ommends all women do. “If you set your-
magazine — a go-to educational source self a goal, then you’re going to reach it Pressley hopes to continue to achieve an
for every type of woman,” Pressley says. if you want it badly enough,” she says. even greater level of work-life balance in
“That’s what I’ve done with everything order to spend more time with her kids.
“When I worked at WNC Woman, that
in my life.” She hopes Carolina Spark Magazine will
was what I really saw myself doing — in-
reach women across the Carolinas and
spiring and empowering women. I love Having a good support system is also es- empower them to be the best they can
helping businesses market themselves.” sential to maintaining a healthy balance be. Pressley’s inspiration stems from her
Managing two large publications, raising in her personal life and professional life. grandmother who always told her, “You
four children and taking care of herself For women feeling overwhelmed by re- can do absolutely anything you set your
can be challenging for her, but Pressley sponsibilities, she recommends seeking mind to.
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EMPOWERING AND TEACHING WOMEN TO LEVEL UP AND DESIGN THE LIFE THEY LOVE!
January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 9SEE THE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW AT
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Comedian & WNC Native
Hilliary Begley
Finds Her Way to the Stage and Beyond
Written by Rosa Linda Fallon
10 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comC
ommanding the stage with her
boisterous voice, larger-than-life
personality, and hilariously relat-
able stories, Asheville native and comedi-
an Hilliary Begley captivates each audi-
ence with her unique and engaging style.
Begley is best known for her starring role
in the Netflix film “Dumplin’” along-
side Jennifer Aniston and Dolly Parton.
Most recently, she starred as Dixie Flagg
in the 2019 film When We Last Spoke,
starring Melissa Gilbert, Corbin Bern-
sen and Cloris Leachman. Her journey
to the stage and screen has been one of
challenges, trial and error, and exciting
adventures.
As a fan of theater and comedy her whole
life, Begley always felt she was born to be
an entertainer. After enrolling in drama
class in the eighth grade, she soon real- outdoor comedy shows but has some er-daughter relationship.” Growing up,
ized her strong passion for pursuing a upcoming events planned for next year. Begley had a tricky relationship with her
career in the entertainment industry. “It Her comedic talent is what landed her a mother and became self-conscious of her
was my last year of middle school. That debut on-screen acting role a couple of weight at a very young age. She hopes her
was how I found out about theatre and years ago. role in “Dumplin’” makes a difference by
realized ‘This is what I want to be!’,” breaking the stigma toward curvy wom-
Begley was cast as the character Aunt en and inspiring them to be the best they
Begley said. Lucy in the Netflix film “Dumplin’” after can be. For young women wanting to
In 2010 she set out to Los Angeles to being discovered on Facebook through a break into the industry, Begley says, “Do
begin her career with hopes of being an mutual friend. She had opened for Jon it. Just do it!”
actress and comedian. However, Begley Reep at The Orange Peel in Asheville,
faced more challenges than she expect- and the video of her performance circu- As for where you can catch her next,
ed. “Nothing worked, reality slapped lated on the social media platform, catch- Begley will be on tour for the rest of the
me in the face, and I moved home,” she ing the attention of a casting director month of December with Bridgette Mar-
said. Her dream of being an entertainer who was working with Jennifer Aniston tin, her onstage co-star. Together, they
followed her back. In 2012, she landed at the time. After seeing her videos, Anis- are known as “The Feral Hogs” and have
an onstage Halloween gig with the local ton thought she was hilarious and called been performing together since last year.
hip-hop band, Free Radio and received a her in for an audition. The rest was his- One of their stops will include Begley’s
great response from the audience. tory. Begley describes the opportunity as hometown, Brevard, NC, on January 28,
2021 (location to be determined). Begley
It wasn’t until one of Begley’s good friends one which literally dropped right into her
and Martin were also recently accept-
from middle school encouraged her to lap as if it was just meant to be. “Every-
ed into the 2021 Aloha Comedy Festi-
get in front of the microphone for stand- thing I’ve ever strived for just blows up
val which will take place in Honolulu,
up comedy that she really discovered her in my face,” she said. “And then a whole
Hawaii, in February, something she is re-
talents as a comedian and began to take opportunity will drop in my lap and it’s
ally looking forward to. For tickets, visit
it seriously. Since then, she has toured all like, ‘Are you going to take this?’”
www.alohacomedyfestival.com.
over the Carolinas and the United States “Dumplin’” follows the story of a self-ab-
as a professional stand-up comedian and Begley promises the audience her show
sorbed teen pageant queen (Aniston) will be hilarious and hard to forget.
entertainer. She hosts a regular Sunday as she butts heads with her plus-sized
night comedy show called “Hallelujah! daughter Willowdean during pageant “The show is full of sordid takes on dating
Hilliary’s Comedy Revival” in Asheville, and stories of a life well lived — The Fe-
season. The role of Aunt Lucy was a
North Carolina. ral Hogs are ready to make you laugh out
small but pivotal one. Aunt Lucy loved
Most of her inspiration for her comedic and inspired Willowdean to be her best loud at a show you won’t soon forget!”
content comes from her everyday life self, something Begley says she wishes she
with her boyfriend, her plants and things had had growing up. The film challenges T O U R DAT E S
she does on a regular basis. “Every day societal beauty ideals which Begley re- January 28 Brevard, NC
– what I’m doing, how I’m doing it,” she lates to. “The point of the movie was to January 29 Nashville, TN
says. “It’s mostly observational paired challenge the ideals of fat not being beau- February 12–13 Anniston, AL
with my hidden idea of things.” Since tiful,” she said. “Another thing that was February 14 Florence, AL
COVID, Begley has mostly been doing challenging in the film was the moth- February 25–27 Honolulu, HI
January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 11NEXT ISSUE : AUGUST 2021
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12 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comWENDY NEWMAN DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHY
Wendy Newman has been a professional original photograph to the
photographer for over 45 years. She has finished print. Not every
been published in various media from image can be a kaleidoscope
magazines to greeting cards, and has and images such as
won numerous awards. For ten of those flowers can become
years, she was the owner and director of multiple kaleidoscopes.
The Modeling Connection, a chain of Each image is different
finishing schools, modeling schools and and unique.
agencies in Florida.
Wendy’s design
She taught etiquette, social graces, philosophy is to create
skincare, make-up, photography, intriguing, imaginative,
dressing for success, self-esteem and unique mandala
building, creating resumes and skills for designs to inspire joyful
job interviews. Wendy is a former Miss expression, celebrate love of
Florida, with a degree in fashion design place and travel, and happy,
from Miami International University of healthy holistic living. The concept
Art & Design in Miami, FL. starts with her original photographs,
that she first deconstructs. Then comes
In 1999 Wendy’s family moved from
the artful process of reconstructing a Society Gala 3 years in a row, as
Florida to Asheville, NC, where she
multi layered mandala that can take well as the major fundraiser for the
discovered a new world of astonishing
up to 30 hours to create. Masterfully Diana Wortham Theater.
locations, unique settings and inspiring
constructed leggings with a high
characters. The changing seasons offer “Asheville Imagined” art and umbrella
compression, custom Poly-Lycra blend
new fallen snow, blooming flower fields show proudly hung at the AC Hotel
fabric for outstanding comfort, support,
and spring rains to fill the waterfalls. in downtown Asheville for 9 months.
breath ability, and performance. Dye
Wendy has taught photography at sublimation printing, creates vibrant Be sure to look at the art through
UNCA, Carolina Day School, in the patterned prints that won’t ever fade. the 3D glasses. Along with numerous
home school sector, and teaches private other exhibitions, she has permanent
During the past 4 years these mandala installations in such places as the
classes in her home, both in Asheville
images have evolved into a clothing University of Miami Frost School
and Florida.
and umbrella line. They are available of Music, the new Embassy Suites
She also donates a great deal of time on the website wendynewmandesigns. Riverfront in Greenville, SC, the
photographing terminally ill children, com, at Grand Bohemian in Asheville Arras Hotel and many others.
cancer survivors and warriors through and Charleston, Biltmore Estate,
“Wendy’s Cancer Warriors” to which Asheville Yoga Boutique, Omni Grove Wendy says, “I love bold, rich colors and
the proceeds of all her art sales go. Park Inn and many other fine stores different architecture. My images are not
This provides the warriors with images and museums. The scarves, leggings, limited to buildings or places as I take on
as well as photo shoots in Asheville, umbrellas and kimonos are beautifully people, wineries, magazines, museums,
surrounding areas and Florida — all for constructed in Miami, California tours, graduations, custom wedding
free! Wendy was on the board of Genesis and Canada. scarves and family crests for truly
Alliance, for 10 years in Asheville, which heirloom pieces. My work is unique and
Wendy Newman Designs and I don’t know anyone else who does it. It’s
served abused women and children and
Photography supplied custom signature endless what can be customized. When
she was a finalist in the WLOS Person
scarves and umbrellas for the patrons I was at the Dali Museum in Spain,
of the year for her Cancer Warrior work.
to the Vizcaya (museum and home) I discovered that my work is all 3D!
After being a photographer with a Centennial Gala, and performed the That in itself is a story.”
degree in Fashion Design 45 years, same service for the Naples Winter
(with Asheville being home for the last Wine Festival (napleswinefestival.com).
21) finally two passions met, when the The Naples Winter Wine Festival,
images fell onto the fabric. For the past benefitting children with disabilities,
4 years, Wendy has been consumed by raised over 16 million dollars and was
a new project, where she deconstructs proclaimed by the Rob Report, as one
her photographs and rebuilds them as of the top 10 entertainment events in
Wendy Newman
mandalas. The Mandala Project is an the world for the wealthy, as well as Wendy Newman Designs
ongoing endeavor of love. Each one the prestigious SW Florida Wine and 828.273.0346
takes days to create with endless hours Food Fest. Wendy created scarves and wendynewmanphoto@gmail.com
of creation, from the beginning of the umbrellas for the Asheville Preservation WendyNewmanDesigns.com
January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 13November 11 – 12, 2021
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14 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comIn the eight months since theater companies across Western North
Carolina closed due to the pandemic, many theater companies have
struggled with how to bring audiences safely back to their seats.
Montford Park Players’ outdoor arena offers the ability to produce high
quality performances, while allowing the audience to practice social
distancing. They are fortunate to be one of the first theaters to succeed
in planning a 2021 season.
Montford is excited to premiere its new sticks over the winter, these women are
season in 2021, featuring its first ever busily writing, developing and rewriting.
show written by four dynamic female They have conducted readings online
playwrights, each interpreting a Brothers over Zoom to hear and edit their plays,
Grimm’s fairy tale. Slotted to run June under the direction of Lamberth. “Each
25 to July 31, 2021, a large ensemble cast playwright is bringing their unique vision
will play multiple roles in all four short and interpretation of Grimm’s,” says
plays. Honor Moor, Kathryn Langwell, Lamberth. “It has been a very artisti-
Monica McDaniel and Barbie Angell are cally and rewarding project. I am happy
excited to combine their writing talents
to be working with four talented women
and collaborate during the Pandemic. In
writers.”
addition to highlighting 4 female writers,
Montford is co-producing with writer Barbie Angell is an Asheville poet,
Honor Moor and has hired veteran writer, actor and artist. She has been
director Victoria Lamberth. voted one of the “Best of WNC” poets
“I have always wanted to interpret a in Mountain Xpress, for the past 10 years.
Grimm’s fairy tale into a play. I spent She is a regular actress and writer at the
hours in my youth reading the tales over Magnetic Theater.
and over again. I selected three other well Katie Langwell is a co-writer/performer
known strong writers with clear voices” for the “How To” comedy crew and spent
said Moor. “Montford Park Players was many years acting in New York. She
the obvious choice to produce this project.” writes a full length play every year for the
While the Hazel Robinson Amphi- entire Hanger Hall School for Girls and
theatre collects raindrops, snow and is their resident French teacher.
January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 15Honor Moor’s recent works include sell in Western North Carolina, Nashville, Asheville’s Montford Park Players has
out shows of “The Mountain Political Memphis, and Los Angeles. She brings North Carolina’s longest running Shake-
Action Committee,” and a follow up her directing and development skills to speare Festival. Founded in 1973, it is one
sequel at The Magnetic Theatre. Moor the Magnetic Theatre, where she is also of the oldest outdoor Shakespeare the-
wrote a full length 5 woman show “What developing an original bluegrass musical aters in the United States. Montford Park
Happens After Manhattan” produced by Tom Godleski called “The Sparrow Players is dedicated to providing excep-
and developed at the Magnetic in 2019. tional dramatic entertainment for the
and the Whippoorwill.” Lamberth is
She spent the 90’s working as an actress enrichment, education, and enjoyment of
excited to take on this large project,
in New York and was a member of a our audiences, free of charge.
despite this crazy time of the pandemic.
southern repertory company. She feels
The Hazel Robinson Amphitheatre,
blessed to work with three other talented Montford Park Players is quickly be- located in the Montford neighborhood
writers and a gifted director. She credits coming one of North Carolina’s preem- provides a laid back opportunity for audi-
The Magnetic Theatre for fostering inent theaters for the creation and pro- ences to bring a blanket or camping chair
new works. duction of new plays. As one of Western and enjoy a unique theatre experience.
In 2012, Monica McDaniel founded her North Carolina’s outstanding art and Montford Park Players is proud to be one
production company, WinniesChild Pro- cultural organizations, Montford Park of the few theaters in the United States
ductions. McDaniel specializes in cre- Players has ambitiously expanded its with performances that are free to the
ating powerful stories that are relatable mission of producing classical theater to public, though donations are requested
to the African-American community, include new works, inspired by classical by passing the hat during intermission.
and has sold out shows at the Asheville literature. Led by Executive Director,
Community Theatre. John Russell the theater’s priorities in-
Victoria Lamberth comes to this project clude new play development and re- written by Honor Moor
after many years of acting and directing imagined classics. photographer Laurie Johnson Photography
16 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comJanuary 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 17
Eye
Built It,
Now
You Can
Own It!
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ave you ever wanted to own your own
business, but you’re not sure what kind,
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not have to worry about a website, logo, materials,
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the big one, “Where do I start?”
18 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comI
built Eye On Your Home 10 years ago as a single mother I created this company to work for grateful owners all day long.
that had every reason in the world not to. Kids that They tell me how wonderful I am and I will do backflips for
depended on me and responsibilities that needed the them. I now have my dream structure of working from home
security of a job. I had many different work experiences up with flexibility, independence and I make a decent honorable
to that point, that led me to where I am today. I owned a living. That’s what I got! I have achieved my dream job filled
restaurant at 27 and then a family roofing company. I became with positivity, gratitude, and financial abundance. I play as
a Real Estate agent and then a residential property manager, hard as I work and this company has given me the balance
when the market crashed. Every brick on my path was there that is very important to my healthy boundaries of family,
to learn, grow and give me the knowledge, experience, and work, and play. I feel so many people work the grind and
courage to start Eye On Your Home. I trusted the unknown neglect their health and families for the paycheck and what
and trust was not always easy. Once I did though, it all made does it get them? I want to work in abundance for abundance!
sense. It is scary to start your own business from scratch. Us That is my Mantra!
entrepreneurial types take risks and honestly are a bit crazy!
Becoming the First, second home property management
I know, I have stood on the edge of an emotional cliff several
company to be a trademarked franchised brand is exciting,
times and said “Ok, Girl you got this, now jump!” Not everyone
yet getting the opportunity exposed to people is challenging.
can do that. I get it! That is one of the many reasons I decided
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to franchise my company 5 years ago. I do not want employees
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business. Then they are emotionally and responsibly committed
of Eye On Your Home.
to the success of their business and are going to get out of bed
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20 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comBUILDING FROM THE GROUND UP
Ellisha McLaughlin Discusses
the Foundation of a Successful Construction Business
llisha McLaughlin is the Manag- this market.” As Managing Partner, to her feminine proclivity to be innately
ing Partner of Alpha Two Inc., McLaughlin’s responsibilities include nurturing and productive in a fast-paced
a successful roofing company in everything from hiring and training environment.
WNC. While her achievements from the the staff, to marketing and customer
She also had two excellent female lead-
outside can appear a solitary endeavor, service. Though she sometimes misses
ers in her industry to look up to. “I have
Ellisha is quick to share how family sup- the hands-on part of her construction
been inspired and supported by two really
port and strong mentors have been the career, prior to going into manage-
strong women mentors,” McLaughlin says
building blocks of her professional success. ment, McLaughlin doesn’t miss being
of Kelly Wade and Lindy Ryan.
Growing up in Nicholas Coun- When she worked with them,
ty, West Virginia, McLaughlin Wade was vice president of
helped her stepfather in his con- North American Roofing, and
struction business and learned Ryan (of Tecta America) was
a great deal about the trade. “I the first women president of the
caught the bug,” she says of the National Roofing Contractors
construction industry. “I love Association. “I wouldn’t have
the culture. It’s kind of a work the skillset or the tenacity to be
hard/play hard kind of culture where I am today if it weren’t
and it seemed to fit my upbring- for those fantastic women,” she
ing and my wants and desires acknowledges.
in a career at a very young age.
“Women can gain support and
And I just stayed in it.”
confidence from other wom-
She went on to work for large en… and men as well,” Mc-
national roofing companies, Laughlin says, referring to her
where she was required to trav- brother in this case. She feels
el a great deal. This lifestyle Jeremy is the Yin to her Yang.
was not always convenient for “He has his skill sets and I have
McLaughlin, as a single co-par- mine, but together, they work
ent. “I kinda had this existen- harmoniously.” McLaughlin
tial crisis,” she explains, when loves that, together, they have
thinking about her future. built a family business from the
During this time, McLaugh- ground up. “It’s rewarding be-
lin had what she referred to cause at the end of the day, we
as a ‘back porch conversation’ know that everything that we
with her brother, Jeremy. He was already up on roofs. “Honestly, unless there’s a have put into this is for us, for our team,”
running his own construction company, customer service issue, I try to stay off she says. “So, everything we do is for us,
Alpha Construction, Inc., out of West Vir- the roof,” she says. “I conveniently al- by us.”
ginia, and suggested that they partner-up ways wear open-toed shoes, heels and
Watching Alpha Two Inc. grow and prog-
and start a commercial roofing business sandals, so I can say, ‘Darn, I brought
ress fills McLaughlin with a sense of pride,
in WNC that McLaughlin would operate. the wrong shoes.’”
as well as of gratitude for all the support
So, in 2016, they opened Alpha Two Inc.
As far as being a leading woman in and trust from the people in her life. “It
While thrilled about the opportunity and male-dominated industry, McLaugh- took a team,” McLaugh-
grateful for her brother’s confidence in lin’s experiences have been primarily lin smiles. “I couldn’t
her, McLaughlin was a little intimidated positive. “You have your instances imagine doing any-
at the thought of striking out on her own. now and again, but for the most thing else.”
“It’s a big leap from the safety and secu- part, I’ve found it wildly accept-
rity of a national employer,” she admits. ing,” says McLaughlin. “It’s not
“It’s going from having a specified role always men vs women, or wom-
every day to wearing a variety of hats, jug- en vs women.” She even attributes contributing writer
gling that simultaneously with growing in some of her professional success Meg Hale Brunton
January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 21restaurant review A sheville , N orth C arolina , is a
beautiful city that lies west of the Blue
J UI C Y LUC Y ’S BAR & GR ILL
Ridge Mountains. It is known for its life
of art and historic architecture. Asheville
is also filled with a diverse community of
food. Turning off of US-25, you’ll find
Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill and experi-
ence a new spin on burgers, by Asheville
locals, The Barlas brothers and family.
Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill provides you
with all the essential bar foods, with in-
novative flavors cooked to perfection.
You can order their specialty cheese filled
burger, The Juicy Lucy, with your favorite
beverage, or a perfectly blended milk-
shake, for those who have a sweet tooth.
Wings are not short of flavor and served
with their specialty hot sauce, Spicy Lucy
Gone Wild. Whether you choose to dine
in, dine out, or request delivery, those
who dine at Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill
can find themselves experiencing new
flavors for all ages and all palates.
The Barlas brothers love of food stems
from the vivid memories they have of
their father. They watched him take the
time to grind his own burgers and devel-
op relationships with his customers, in his
own restaurant business. An immigrant
from Greece, their father learned how
friends and family come together with
22 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comfood being the center of attention. From garlic white sauce, and teriyaki BBQ) the For Chris Barlas and his family, being
the passion their father had, the Barlas Cowgirl Bacon Burger (habanero jack, a part of the restaurant industry has be-
brothers would go on to open three more applewood smoked bacon, avocado and come more than a business. They take
restaurants, Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill, white sauce), and the Luxe Burger (100% pride in seeing people enjoy the food,
Cornerstone Restaurant, and Stone ground Rib-eye with lettuce, tomato, bridging family, and people stopping on
Ridge Tavern. Through these restau- red onion, and pickle). Juicy Lucy’s Bar their trips. They love seeing someone
rants and their love of food, the Barlas and Grill also features local Bison, Elk, wearing a Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill
brothers continue to bring happiness to Watusi Cattle, and Yak burgers from sweatshirt at the food store or a custom-
other families. Dr. King’s farm in Leicester, NC. Juicy er using a picture of one of his burgers
Lucy’s Bar and Grill includes everything as the screen saver on their phone, like
Chris Barlas, one of the three brothers Alergra of Bethlehem, GA.
and General Manager of Juicy Lucy’s from Fried Green Tomatoes to a Paco (a
Bar and Grill, expressed how important spicy taco in a pita) and a Ballpark hot Chris said “it is exciting to see people
it is to make all restaurants different dog (add any build your own toppings) to come back to the restaurant from near
from one another, with a very distinct Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese (topped and far, to enjoy a laid back and comfort-
and separate vision. The vision for with applewood smoked bacon, scream- able atmosphere, while having a good
Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill was seeing in’ sauce, chopped tomato and basil). beer or a great cocktail with a hamburg-
a local neighborhood coming together Juicy Lucy’s milkshake bar provides er of their choice.” He also loves seeing
with people from all over the country. hand spun specialty shakes such as the the growth of the people who work at the
A restaurant with a vibrant and lively Sober Elvis (banana, peanut butter, ba- restaurant. When you meet Chris you
atmosphere, and the opportunity to turn con, and honey) or adult shakes contain- will sense his love for his staff and cus-
a simple burger into something people ing alcohol like the Drunk Elvis (banana, tomers. It gives him great satisfaction to
would not only remember, but also enjoy. peanut butter, bacon, honey, and banana see people come together for a cause and
The Barlas brother’s mix of creativity enjoy a good meal. He is continuing his
liqueur). Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill fea-
and passion took off and today we get father’s legacy and love of food by
tures a lot of different items that have
to experience it as Juicy Lucy’s Bar and bringing locals and new-
kept people coming through their doors
Grill, opened July 2012. comers to Juicy Lucy’s
and they remember them when Bar and Grill.
Juicy Lucy’s Bar and Grill features they leave. Whether it is ordering
unique specialty hamburgers such as a simple burger with typical top-
The Juicy Lucy (a hamburger stuffed pings and sides or taking the more
written by
with american cheese), The Bahama adventurous options, it is certain-
Savannah Foley
Mama (grilled pineapple, shaved ham, ly an experience to remember.
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January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 23l in a Re ta il er:
A Caro d
How She W e at here
The Pandeemxtic
and What’s N y Ly nn Bramlett
Written by Shelb
T
here is no question that there has
been an immense change in the
industry of fashion and retail,
after the pandemic struck us all hard
in 2020. Shopping from home has
now become a way of life, for most.
The trends of fashion have also taken
a big turn towards affordability
and comfort. With people spending
most of their time working and
staying safe at home, it’s no wonder
athleisure and home wear has grown
exponentially this year.
24 Inspiring Women of the Carolinas * CarolinaS park Magazine.comI’m a firm believer that you don’t need more comfortable shopping online. appear to be uplifting and cheery.
to spend a ton of money to look chic and They ask questions and make comments This is a welcome sight from the dark
stay on‑trend. Sure, we love to splurge that they may not do otherwise. “I think and dreary days of the COVID-19
on an investment piece every now and people are more relaxed behind a pandemic. I predict there will be a
then, but if you’re looking to add a bit computer.” They don’t have to worry desire for creativeness, as people get
of newness to your wardrobe there are about getting sick or waiting in lines for tired of sweatpants and activewear,
plenty of affordable options to keep your stores that have number restrictions. but designers won’t forsake lounge
outfits current without sacrificing your There is no rush or distractions.
wear completely. I believe designers are
wallet or style.
Affordable Styles For You, post’s several thinking about comfort and how to build
Affordable Styles For You, is an online times a day on the boutique’s platforms it into your everyday wardrobe. This
boutique in Asheville, NC, that offers and constantly updates their website will be a trend that we will see. Faux
trendy, stylish, yet comfy clothing with the latest trends and sales. This leather, statement jackets, 70’s inspired
ranging from S–3Xl. It is owned by reminds people that they are here and fashion, and luxe house slippers that
Athena Silver and has been a huge want to be your go to for affordable can go from house wear to outerwear
passion of hers since 2018. Athena clothing. They also have numerous other is in the forecast. I am most excited for
said it was all about strategically using items such as shoes, accessories, and the shade of bubble gum pink to make
social media and her website to reach jewelry. You can shop anytime on their
its reappearance.
her customers. Luckily with Facebook, website as well as their Facebook page.
Instagram and now TikTok, people all Athena enjoys going live on Facebook COVID took so much of 2020, so here is
over the world can shop the latest trends three times a week to show you the latest to 2021! Affordable Styles for You, wants
at affordable prices. products and sales. She also makes sure you to show up, dress up, and let’s make
to talk about the fit of the garment, so it a good year. Let your style represent
Athena has benefited socially as well, by
you do not have to worry about an item who you are, and don’t be afraid to step
increasing her social media presence.
not being true to size. out of the box and get creative with your
“I really enjoy it, I have made good
connections with customers,” she said. Looking ahead to 2021, The Pantone wardrobe. Let your body be a canvas
She also believes one of the reasons for Color Institute has released its annual and show your art. If it makes you feel
her success, is that people have become fashion color trend and these colors good and smile, wear it and own it!
January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 25CONNECTING
W I T H O U T E X P E C TAT I O N
THE POWER OF GRATITUDE We are the most connected society, yet communities can encourage us when
most disconnected. We think we are we are down and give us the strength to
AND RELATIONSHIPS
connected by social media, however, deal with life along the way. I know that
IN OUR LIVES how deep are those relationships? my Rotary Family keeps me connected
Do you want happiness? Deepen and show It is when we deepen these relationships to community and those relationships
gratitude for your relationships personally that the magic happens. How can we are priceless. Who is your family outside
and professionally and happiness will find deepen relationships and have a happier of family?
you. Happiness is within you when you life? Showing Gratitude and love for Why don’t more people nurture
develop gratitude as a habit. our connections. Being aware of the relationships and make sure they
The more closely we are connected relationship and taking inventory of appreciate others? In my opinion, it
to the people we love, the happier we people in our lives that mean something is that they are not consciously aware
feel and the more personal satisfaction to us. Also, choosing to give gratitude of connection and gratitude seems
we have in our lives. Most people rate without expectation. Showing gratitude too simple to make such an impact.
moments of connection and shared and love without an agenda. When you become aware of gratitude
enjoyment with their loved ones as their These important relationships not only and connections it is hard to unlearn
most important life experiences. include family and personal friends what needs to happen to make that
Love and connection do not just but communities we belong to and relationship even deeper. Once you
happen, you need be aware and choose professional relationships. Forming are aware, making gratitude a habit
action. Gratitude and Love are choices connections and a sense of community becomes your character and how you
we make. We choose to be grateful; with work colleagues, neighbors and the show up in the world and to others.
we choose to be connected to others. various groups that make up our identity Choosing grateful over grumpy is
How are you choosing connection? all contribute to our well-being. These your choice.
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are nurtured by frequent displays of engage at a higher energy level, such
OF RELATIONSHIPS as gratitude. Being aware of your energy
gratitude. Whether these are simply
AND GRATITUDE level when you are communicating is an
kind words of thanks to an important
amazing skill.
The two major challenges in colleague, a gift to an important
maintaining close personal relationships friend, affection with your partner or Forgiveness: All relationships at some
are neglecting the relationship and not a reassuring hug for a child, everyone point will need forgiveness. If you hold
showing appreciation intentionally. onto anger or disappointment it only
needs to be appreciated and nurtured
Being consistent in your relationship hurts you. One of my favorite quotes is
in close relationships. holding onto anger is like you drinking
nurturing personally and professionally
poison and hoping the other person dies.
will change your life!
Let go of anger, be grateful for the lesson
What are some ways we can deepen We need connection. and choose forgiveness. In the long
the relationships in our lives? It is one of our six run, anger only hurts your life not the
Be present: I am so guilty of this, ask universal human needs. other person.
my husband. Put your phone down, be
– Tony Robbins
present with the ones you love. Make
sure they know you appreciate and
care about them. This does not happen Listen Actively: Taking time to
overnight, you become aware and then understand the other person’s point
you choose to put the phone down and of view is key to connecting with that
actively listen and BE PRESENT. person. You can also repeat what they
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January 2021 * Carolina S park Magazine 27Finally!
A Beautiful Dress for So Much Less
Candler Budget Bridal Shoppe been. Now over 9 years in business and regardless of their budget should be
was opened by Miss Carol and Linda, we have made a lot of customers happy.” able to afford their own dream dress.
because of a dream that Miss Carol had Miss Carol and Linda say we have a
Candler Budget Bridal Shoppe, has a
over 30 years ago. Miss Carol’s dream, dress for everyone and have dedicated
thorough process, to help brides-to-be
along with her and Linda’s many years
determine which dress is the one. Carol ourselves to providing beautiful dresses
of business experience, made the dream
and Linda want each bride to be 100% and gowns, at reasonable prices, here in
became a reality.
satisfied with their choice. If there is the Asheville area.
The dream began 30 years ago, when even a bit of hesitation, they will ask
Carol Davis’ daughter picked out a dress Candler Budget Bridal Shoppe,
the bride to pause, go home and think
that they couldn’t afford. Carol had continues to thrive and provide the very
about it.
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enough and they both left the store If you are looking for a personalized affordability. They have over 500 new
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