Writing From the Heart: Raleigh Author Carrie Knowles
Raleigh author Carrie Knowles releases two very different books this spring—here’s where she got her inspiration.
Category: People
5 Questions With… Brooke Markevicius & Anne English of MOMentum
Here’s how two Raleigh entrepreneurs are creating a gig economy for women juggling work and life transitions.
Five Moms Share Their Favorite Mother’s Day Memories and Traditions
Boss moms Alisha Robertson, Ana Maria Muñoz, Erin Wheeler, MA Allen and Steph Shaner share their favorite Raleigh Mother’s Day memories for inspiration.
5 Questions with Venus Liles, on How to Talk to Kids about COVID-19
A local author turns her own challenges with talking to her children about the novel coronavirus into a sweet, useful kids’ book.
5 Questions With Local Children’s Author Ali Standish
Middle-grade book writer Ali Standish talks about her new book, quarantine reads and her dedication to independent bookstores.
Raleigh Just Before the Storm
A glimpse into newspapers from before the Civil War shows how much things have changed—and stayed the same.
What I’m Doing: Maggie Kane, founder of A Place at the Table
Maggie Kane, founder of A Place at the Table, is still feeding others—and her own needs, as well.
Lifting Spirits: YMCA Staffer Tony Jenkins Shares his Story
An exuberant survivor of a car accident builds a new life for himself at the YMCA.
What I’m Listening to: Gene Reinert
Gene Reinert of Guru Guitars shares the playlist of jazz, soul and worship music that’s keeping up his spirits these days.
Nominate a Giver!
Suggest a person you admire to be featured as a Giver in a future issue of WALTER magazine.
What I’m Cooking: Food Writer and Producer Andrea Weigl
When stuck at home, Andrea Weigl serves up a mix of no-cook meals alongside Southern comfort food.
What I’m Doing: Amber Smith of Activate Good
Amber Smith of Activate Good is doing what she can, with what she has, where she is.
What I’m Doing: Celia Rivenbark
Author and humorist Celia Rivebark turns to a new hobby—baking!—and tv to cope with the “great unpleasantness.”
What’s Lucky for You?
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we asked a few folks around town what they do for luck.