Women of Achievement

Carrboro Poet Laureate Amanda Bennett Brings Poetry Into Civic Spaces – Making Room for Voices Too Often Unheard

By Sharon Kinsella | April 30, 2026

Amanda Bennett, Carrboro’s ninth poet laureate, discusses poetry as a civic practice, Black feminist thought and uplifting the South’s next generation of voices

How Mary Stowe’s Yarn Shop Became a Beloved Community Hub

By Chapel Hill Mag Intern | June 24, 2025

Mary Stowe weaves more than just wool – she spins a haven of connection, comfort and community with her shop. By Anna-Rhesa Versola | Photography by John Michael Simpson Mary Stowe knits at an astounding pace while speaking with customers inside her shop, Yarns Etc…, located in a tucked-away space […]

How Carly Erickson Pioneered the State’s First Nonalcoholic Bottle Shop

By Chapel Hill Mag Intern | May 13, 2024

Discover the journey of Carly Erickson’s nonalcoholic bottle shop and how she encourages an inclusive beverage scene in Chapel Hill-Carrboro

Owner and President of Carolina Ventures Mortgage Attributes Success to Connection, Candor and Dedication

By Chapel Hill Magazine | June 28, 2023

Whitney Bulbrook, who fell into the mortgage business by chance, is the No. 1 mortgage broker in North Carolina.

Hope Renovations Founder and CEO Empowers Women to Build Careers in Construction Industries

By Chapel Hill Mag Intern | June 22, 2023

Hope Renovations prepares women for careers in the construction trades with hands-on training and community-centered projects.

Fight for Equity: Deborah Stroman’s Journey of Leadership

By Chapel Hill Magazine | June 21, 2023

UNC Professor and Center of Sport Business and Analytics founder Deborah Stroman makes it her daily mission to fight for equity and justice.

Chapel Hill Toffee: From Family Recipe to Pantry Staple

By Chapel Hill Magazine | June 13, 2023

After a push from family and friends, Karen and Christy Graves turned a holiday treat into a full-fledged business – Chapel Hill Toffee.

Dance Teacher Empowers Students and Builds Community in Chapel Hill

By Chapel Hill Mag Intern | June 6, 2023

Studio A DanceArts Artistic Director Melody Eggen’s passion for dance led her to open her own studio more than 30 years ago

Former Carrboro Alderman and Community Activist on Her Legacy

By Brooke Spach | May 31, 2023

A trip to town hall prompted Frances Shetley’s decadeslong career of public service to the Town of Carrboro.

Meet the Community Champion Who Empowers Youths

By Chapel Hill Magazine | May 24, 2023

‘If I see something that needs to be done, then I do it,’ first grade teaching assistant and nonprofit founder Anissa McLendon says.

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