Feature Spotlight: Kelly White
Learn more about Kelly White, founder & executive director of Community Health & Wellness Collective Services, and her vision for health equity in western North Carolina.
Black Business Alliance of the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
Black Business Association of the
Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
36 Montford Ave
Asheville, NC
828-258-6131
eleonard@ashevillechamber.org
www.AshevilleChamber.org/BlackBusiness
FB: @avlchamber
LI: @asheville-area-chamber-of-commerce
Community Health & Wellness Collective Services
Community Health & Wellness Collective Services
Kelly White
Founder & Executive Director
Arden, NC
828-280-7864
chwcllc@yahoo.com
CHWCS.org
FB: @thecollectivewnc
Change Your Palate
Change Your Palate
Shaniqua Simule
Founder & Owner
Asheville, NC
changeyourpalate101@gmail.com
https://ChangeYourPalate.com
FB: @change your palate
IG: @change_your_palate
Biz Hero
Biz Hero
Johanna Hagarty
Co-Founder & CEO
Asheville, NC
www.BizHeroHQ.com
347-669-1439
FB/IG: @bizherohq
LI: @biz-hero-hq
Solopreneur Sabbatical: Rest is the strategy
In a world that demands 100% uptime, choosing to go offline is the ultimate power move.
Work from Home Realities: Keeping your identity when your home is your office
Working from home (WfH) was supposed to be the ultimate freedom, but for many of us, it’s turned into an identity crisis. When your office is your living room or spare bedroom, where does the “boss” end and the “human” begin?
Community Connections: How to Strengthen Networks in 2026
We’re living in an era where authentic connection is currency. Your network isn’t just who you know: it’s who knows you, trusts you, and genuinely wants to see you succeed. That’s the kind of community that launches businesses, builds empires, and creates lasting change. So whether you’re an entrepreneur grinding to get your venture off the ground, a creative looking for your tribe, or a professional ready to level up, this is your playbook for strengthening your networks in 2026.
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The Art of Letting Go
Ready to start 2026 without last year’s baggage? Wrapping up the year is more than just a to-do list — it’s about clearing space mentally, emotionally, and in your environment for growth. Here are some tips on how you can let go with intention: