INTRODUCING OUR 2024 EDITORIAL BOARD
PUBLISHER Pam Mashburn
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Jina Miniard
MANAGING EDITOR
Kinsey de Torres
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Heather Ruddock
DESIGN Heather Ruddock Jessica Barganier
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTOR Kinsey de Torres
PHOTOGRAPHY
Grace O ’ Connor Aubrie Lemon Moates Frank C . Williams
WEB MASTER
Kelsey Womack
SALES / ADVERTISING
Christina Bennett Angie Jordin
DIGITAL CONTENT / SOCIAL MEDIA Savanna Pruitt Anna Lynn Grant
DISTRIBUTION MANAGER Pamela Greer
ENEWSLETTER
Kinsey de Torres
Dear Readers ,
Welcome to another great issue ! This month , we ’ re shining a well-deserved spotlight on Women in Business . We ’ re celebrating the incredible women across all levels of their organizations — not just those in top leadership . I love this annual feature because you meet the women behind the scenes who make a difference every day , and it highlights their ability to balance the demands of work and family while making a tremendous impact in our local business landscape .
We ’ re also addressing a vital topic : Mental Health in the Workplace . In today ’ s fast-paced environment , mental well-being is more important than ever , and it ’ s important that our businesses foster healthier workspaces for our teams .
Finally , we ’ re diving into a really cool subject , The Business of Hair — an industry where creativity meets entrepreneurship . From salon owners to stylists , we explore the booming business and the people behind the scenes shaping it .
As always , we ’ d love to hear from you ! Don ’ t hesitate to send us your feedback , and be sure to check out upcoming networking events where we continue these conversations in person .
Here to help !
Pam Mashburn Publisher , CentrAL INC ! President , exploreMedia pam @ exploremedia . com
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INTRODUCING OUR 2024 EDITORIAL BOARD
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