Nov 2022 “From the Heart”

Feeling a little nostalgic this month as it marks the 15th anniversary for Forsyth Family Magazine. To say I had no idea what I was doing November of 2007 would be an understatement! After all, I am not a journalism major and had never worked in publishing of any sorts. But, I had a fearless friend who shepherded me along; you know her as Keela Johnson, retired publisher of Forsyth Woman Magazine and now current publisher of the new LKN Magazine. We had a passion for our community and wanted to help share all the goodness with others that we could. And, like everything I do, I try to do it from the heart!

We’ve certainly come a long way since that first issue! And, while the magazine has grown and transformed, a lot has changed for my family in the last 15 years, as well. We survived the teenage years with two amazing daughters, weathered becoming empty nesters as they both left for college back to back years. Celebrated the marriage of Briana and Jonathan, followed by my battle with breast and thyroid cancer, and along the way, weathered the loss of several beloved family members. Most recently, we navigated an unprecedented pandemic and downsizing the home we loved for the past 22 years. As I reminisce all I’ve experienced during my time creating this wonderful publication, I am thankful. Thankful for all the experiences along the way. Thankful for all the amazing people with which I have crossed paths. Thankful for the team that has helped publish it all these years. Grateful for the advertisers that have made this publication possible and beyond grateful to you, our readers!

The Winston-Salem Symphony is our cover story, and how lucky are we to have them in our great city? If you’ve never had the pleasure of attending one of their performances, make it a point to change that! They are simply the best, and you’ll be amazed at the talent amongst us! The holidays and year ahead are filled with opportunities to experience it for yourself!

I want to take this opportunity to wish my mom a Happy Birthday and wish everyone a bountiful Thanksgiving!

Blessings!

Robin

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Robin Bralley

Forsyth Family publisher/owner from 2007-2022. She turned over the reins to the very capable Brooke Eagle in 2023 and remains a part of the team as an Account Executive. You’ll also most likely see her stocking magazine racks around town. Robin grew up in Clemmons and has called it home all her life. She has a degree from High Point University and after finding herself downsized from her marketing position in corporate America, Robin joined forces with Forsyth Woman publisher and friend, Keela Johnson to launch Forsyth Family.

She and her husband, Tim, have been married for almost 35 years and share two grown daughters, Briana and Morgan, as well as a son-in-laws, Briana’s husband, Jonathan and Morgan’s husband, Deep! She welcomed her first grandchild in May 2023. Being Mimi to Collins is one of her greatest joys in her semi-retirement. Robin and her family are avid music fans and enjoy going to concerts and movies. She loves traveling, watching birds on her many backyard feeders and flower gardening. She is an active member of New Day Community Church and feels closest to God on her daily walks at Tanglewood Park with husband Tim.

Regarding her favorite thing about Forsyth Magazines, Robin said, “It’s hard to narrow it down to one specific thing, but meeting all of the wonderful people I come in contact with and being a small part of local businesses’ success is top of the list!”

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