Brooke’s Notes; September 2025

photos by: JODIE BRIM CREATIVE

If you know me, you know I’m big on self-care—and I recently wrapped up an “end-of-summer retreat” with an amazing group of women. We had yoga, massages, pool time, snacks, and a speaker who shared how each Enneagram type finds rest best. (Type 3 over here!) It was such a refreshing reminder to slow down. If you’re new to the Enneagram, this month’s Dining Guide includes a fun quiz that guesses your type based on your dream meal!

Now, let’s talk milestones…

Forsyth Woman turns 20 this month—and I can hardly believe it! Since 2005, we’ve printed over 2.5 million copies, and it’s all thanks to our amazing community of readers, advertisers, and supporters.

We’re also celebrating three years of LKN Magazine, founded by my mom! She “retired” at the end of 2020… and then launched a magazine less than two years later. I couldn’t be prouder of what she’s building in the Lake Norman area.

To celebrate 20 years, we’re throwing a party on September 18th at The Crest Winston-Salem! Join us for cocktails, mocktails, amazing food, a live auction, music, and plenty of photo ops. Proceeds benefit LEAD Girls of NC, a nonprofit close to our hearts. Their mission says it all: Change a girl. Change a community. Change the world. Scan the QR code on this page to grab your ticket!

This month’s cover feature is Dalton McGuire and his team at Farm Bureau. Dalton and his wife—who are friends of mine—are parents to three boys. He’s a devoted dad, and that same care and commitment really shine through in his work. Get to know Dalton and his team on page 18!

Also inside: a preview of the Carolina Classic Fair (page 12), Suzy’s new article on questions to ask your child’s pediatrician, and details on the always-fun Dirty Dozen 5K & Fun Run happening September 13th (page 40).

For fellow movie lovers, don’t miss our feature on Eight Great Movies About Self-Care—perfect for cozy nights in. I’ve added a few to my watchlist already!

Thanks, as always, for reading. Follow us on Instagram @forsythmags and catch the Forsyth Mags podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Here’s to an incredible September and enjoying all the wonderful things Winston-Salem has to offer.

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Brooke Culler

Brooke Culler is the publisher of Forsyth Woman and Forsyth Family Magazines and the voice behind the Forsyth Magazines Podcast. Born and raised in Clemmons, NC, she now calls Winston-Salem home. Though she earned a degree in Elementary Education from High Point University, Brooke followed her passion for storytelling and community connection by jumping straight into the world of publishing after college.

In addition to leading two of the Triad’s most-loved publications, Brooke is also the co-owner of Washington Park CrossFit—where she merges her love for fitness, leadership, and building strong (literally and figuratively) communities.

Outside of work, you'll find Brooke soaking up quality time with her husband, their two dogs (a Bernedoodle and a German Shepherd), and their crew of family and friends. She’s happiest on the water, wake surfing in the summer, snowboarding in the winter, and squeezing in CrossFit workouts all year round.

Brooke’s heart for local connection, positive impact, and high-energy hustle keeps her calendar full—but she wouldn’t have it any other way.

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