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Building Living Shorelines
These women are working to help the waters in their own different ways. The opportunity for a person to make a living doing what they love while making a real difference is rare. For three local women, the work they do will impact the lives and livelihoods of those in coastal communities for years to come. SARAH DOSS, MARAE WEST, and CHRISTY SWANN are each dedicated to preserving the health and viability of our coastline and waters using their unique passions, talents, and skills.
Harvesting Menus
Coastal solutions in the food supply These women are working to help the waters in their own different ways. The opportunity for a person to make a living doing what they love while making a real difference is rare. For three local women, the work they do will impact the lives and livelihoods of those in coastal communities for years to come.
Medical Check-In
Health care leaders meet growing needs As the Cape Fear region continues to grow, so do the health care needs of its residents. The area’s largest providers are responding to those needs through expansions in the next couple of years. The MedNorth Health Center, for example, in downtown Wilmington is expanding by leaps and bounds, and CEO ALTHEA JOHNSON is looking forward for the grand opening of its new facility.
Morning Inspiration
New group shares coffee and community When KERRY SKILES moved back to Wilmington after almost two decades in Raleigh, she was daunted by having to start over to find a new community. “It is really daunting to reinvent your life and rebuild your circle,” Skiles shares. Working independently as a freelance writer did not afford Skiles a common workspace to build that community.
Thread by Thread
Film industry costume designer MARCELLA CAUDILL got her start in Wilmington, has paid her dues, and now wants to pay it forward. The Sparta, North Carolina, native double majored in film studies and theater, design, and technology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. After her adviser told her to close her eyes and think about who she would like to work for one day, she envisioned Academy Award-winning costume designer COLLEEN ATWOOD. From that point forward, Caudill’s path was set.
Femme is STEM - WILMA magazine
Aquarium to host annual event The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher will host and celebrate women who work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) this month, and organizers hope to inspire young women to tackle ongoing issues ranging from ocean pollution to climate change and much more in between.
Sun Day, Fun Days
With weekly activities, Sun Club brings women together Sunrises and sunsets are reliable, and they are the inspiration behind DELANEY O’BRIEN’s unique way of building another reliable aspect of life: friendship. Originally from Maryland, O’Brien graduated from the University of Tennessee and made the move by herself from Knoxville to Wilmington in August 2023 to take a job as an interior designer at an architecture firm. She often found herself, alone, going to watch the sunrise or sunset.
Bringing REBOA Closer to the Point of Injury
Prehospital Partial REBOA for Exsanguinating Subdiaphragmatic Hemorrhage Robbie A. Lendrum, MBChB; Zane Perkins, PhD; Max Marsden, PhD; Claire Cochran, MSc; Ross Davenport, PhD; Frank Chege, BSc; Virginia Fitzpatrick-Swallow, MBBS; Rob Greenhalgh, MBBS; Jared M. Wohlgemut, MBChB; Christine L. Henry, PhD; Ben Singer, MBBS; Gareth Grier, MBChB; Gareth Davies, MBChB; Nick Bunker, MD; Daniel Nevin, MBBS; Mike Christian, MD; Marion K. Campbell, PhD; Nigel Tai, MS; Austin Johnson, PhD; Jan O.
Hands-On Help - WILMA magazine
LYNN PIERSON sees massage as so much more than a place to be pampered. While she recognizes that it feels good, there is so much more that massage can do, if done responsibly and properly. A registered nurse with a background in psychology, Pierson took the leap from nursing into massage therapy in 2005 and has established her practice with an approach that focuses on healing the mind, body, and spirit. “It isn’t just to feel good. This is not just a fluff and buff.
Commercial Property
At mfg Commercial Property, we know that property is fundamentally important to many of our clients – whether it’s the property they own or occupy and from which they run their business, or whether they own it as an investment which enables them to flourish and prosper. mfg’s Commercial Property team exists across all our offices.
Mastering your money mindset: three tips for better financial wellbeing
In a world where financial stress seems like it will never leave your side, developing a positive money mindset can make all the difference. If you’ve found yourself always struggling with money matters, do not stress out – you’re not alone. The emotional side of money can be a real challenge to navigate. But the good news is that by adopting a few simple shifts in perspective, you can pave the way to improved financial wellbeing. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox.
Reset your finances after a summer splurge
Ah, summer – the season of relaxation, adventure, and memorable experiences. However, as the temperature rises, so can the pressure on your wallet after months of a summer spending splurge. The emotional side of spending during the sunny months can often leave you feeling stressed, especially when you’ve indulged a little too much. But no need to worry, because your finances can also benefit from a revitalising reset.
ONE reason you might struggle with overspending
Mouthy blogger Laura Moore looks at why being worried about not having enough money might lead you to overspend If I asked you what your biggest fear with money is, what would you say? A lot of people say “my biggest fear is not having enough money.” Now this looks different for everyone, but it can cause you to overspend… counterproductive right? If we are scared of not having enough money in the first place, why do we keep spending it?
How to stop dipping into your savings
Laura Moore looks at how to get out of the tiresome cycle of dipping into your savings, and make them grow instead You get paid, you put some money into your savings, but by the end of the month it is out again and feels like you have made no progress at all. Does this sound like you? This tiresome cycle is making it so hard to actually grow your savings.
One tool to improve your relationship with money
Mouthy Money Your Questions Answered panelist Jeremy Leaf answers a reader’s question on what they… Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox. Real-life money stories, tips, and deals straight to your inbox. First Name Last Name Email address: Leave this field empty if you're human: Read More →
Five top tips to move past your ‘money mistakes’
If you carry on hating yourself for the mistakes you have made in the past, you will get nowhere.This can be applied to every stage of life: money, relationships, friendships, career choices, EVERYTHING! People make mistakes all the time. We are only human. And financial ‘mistakes’ are a part of life, and we all make them at some point. Whether it’s overspending, not saving enough, or making poor investment choices, these mistakes can have long-lasting effects on our financial well-being.
A credit card is not an emergency fund
If you had something unexpected to pay for, where are you planning to get that money from? One mistake people make when it comes to emergency funds is relying on credit cards. While credit cards may seem like an easy solution to cover unexpected expenses, relying on them can be a costly mistake. Credit cards sometimes come with high-interest rates and fees, which can add up quickly, making it challenging to pay off the balance. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox.
Three tips to maintain a budget when bills are soaring higher - Mouthy Money
Budgets are incredibly useful tools and an important part of our financial health. They help us stay on top of our bills and reduce financial worry They ensure we do not spend more than we earn They enable us to allocate money towards financial goals When it comes to maintaining a budget within a tough economical time, there are a few things to consider to manage your money successfully. Firstly, the budget needs to prioritise your top financial priorities and focus on key areas of your expenses.
Five fun ways to enjoy Valentine's Day for cheaper
The Day of Love… but not for our bank accounts. According to WunderKind, Brits spent approximately £1.37 billion on Valentines Day in 2022. The pressure to showcase your love for someone by buying them gifts and taking them out for dinner can be overwhelming. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox. Real-life money stories, tips, and deals straight to your inbox.
How to make this a good financial year
We blinked and BOOM a new year appeared. And what happens at the start of every New Year? We all say “OMG this is going to be the best year of my life, this is the year I sort out my money, the year I save, the year [insert financial goal here]” Before we know it, months fly by and we feel like we haven’t actually made any *real* progress towards these goals, and we shame ourselves for not taking action. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox.
Five money management tips for the New Year
Christmas can be hard on our finances. Spending money on presents for friends, family, and multiple Secret Santa’s. Fun events like Christmas parties and winter-themed days out. House decoration, party food, mulled wine… the list goes on. Then January arrives and people are feeling stressed and worried about money. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox. Real-life money stories, tips, and deals straight to your inbox.
Build a savers mindset to save more money
When it comes to saving money, it seems straightforward on what to do right? Every month when you get paid, put money aside into a savings account – BAM, your savings will grow. But we all know it is not actually as easy as that sometimes…. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox. Real-life money stories, tips, and deals straight to your inbox.
Does Black Friday really 'save' you money?
Mouthy blogger Laura Moore looks at why you might not really be saving money this Black Friday, when you’re convinced to spend on things you don’t need. You walk past a shop with a sale on and you think: “WOW 40% off, what a bargain, that is too good to miss!” And you find yourself walking out of the shop with new purchases…sound familiar? Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox. Real-life money stories, tips, and deals straight to your inbox.
Top tips if you feel worried about money right now
Everywhere we turn there is an article about inflation rising, the extortionate energy bills and the cost of living crisis. It is overwhelming. And certainly not good for our nervous system. So if you feel worried, or anxious about money right now, here are four tips to help: 1. Have a money date and take stock of your situation It is hard to feel better about a situation when you don’t actually know what is going on. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox.
The missing puzzle piece to our financial wellbeing - Mouthy Money
New Mouthy Money blogger and financial wellbeing coach Laura Moore looks at how to solve the puzzle of personal financial wellbeing. When you think about money, what comes to mind? Spreadsheets, numbers, calculations… Commonly, people go straight to thinking about the practical side of money. Subscribe to get Mouthy stories straight to your mailbox. Real-life money stories, tips, and deals straight to your inbox.
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