CONTRIBUTORS
DELIA McMULLEN
Associate Editor
As content coordinator for three local magazines, Delia
loves working with words and talented people. She is also
a freelance writer/editor with a background in corporate
communications. She is a native Charlottean and a graduate
of Davidson College. Delia is married with two adult chil-
dren and a high schooler.
NANCY PALERMO LIETZ, MD
Health + Wellness
An OB/GYN physician for 22 years, she recently left conven-
tional medicine to practice functional medicine, which looks
at the root cause of disease and aims to change outcomes
through diet, exercise, stress management and lifestyle fac-
tors. Advocating a preventative, personalized approach to
health care, she has trained in nutrition, alternative medicine
and functional and preventative medicine. thrivecarolinas.com
BEK MITCHELL-KIDD
Contributing Editor and Partnership Director
With almost 20 years of communications experience at some
of the nation’s top non-profits, Bek has a particular interest
in advocacy and community building. With a passion for
writing and storytelling, Bek works wonders with words,
branding and developing partnerships to bring inspiration
and the best product to Peachy subscribers.
LAURA THOMPSON
Gardens
A freelance writer in Charlotte, focused on her passions—
the arts, education and social issues. A midwestern native
and a graduate of Colby College, she is the proud mother
of three energetic boys who, whenever possible, loves to
indulge her passion for travel.
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