When Passion Meets Purpose

Stephany Semones grew up in Haywood County and graduated from Pisgah High School. She then went on to earn a…
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To Compartmentalize, or Not To Compartmentalize

When I was younger, I remember my mother saying that sometimes she and my father could be having a fight…
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Red Lentil Salad

Lentils have been an important staple of human diets for millennia. Evidence of domesticated lentils have been found on the…
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The Chef & The Baker

I recently had the pleasure of meeting September Burton and Taylor Miller, who opened The Chef & The Baker in…
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The Slow Rush

Tame Impala (Kevin Parker’s one-man-band) released his latest album “The Slow Rush,” a psychedelic indie rock album that transcends musical…
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Envy: It’s not easy bein’ green

This past weekend I attended an academic ceremony for one of my sons. I found myself having a conversation with…
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Feng Shui Journey Pt. 1

What goes on in the minds of this consultant and her client during a Feng shui consultation…
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Message Alignment

A:  I want to be a good swimmer. Do you have any advice on how to manifest that? 
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Ladies Level Up

Volunteers with Haywood Habitat for Humanity returned to the construction site March 5 for the first time since the pandemic…
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Easy Arugula Pesto

The name pesto comes from the Genovese word pesto, meaning to pound or to crush. This refers to the traditional…
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Feng Shui Journey Pt. 2

When I work with people, I like to warn them that the work we are doing in their home leads…
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What Is It About The Journey?

“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” 
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Whole Wheat Strawberry Muffins

I love a good homemade muffin, no matter the filling. We're not quite into strawberry season yet, but we're close!…
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Basil Green Pea Hummus

Basil Green Pea Hummus is a light and refreshing take on typical hummus. It is made in the same style…
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3-Week Series in Feng Shui

Let's see where you're at...
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4 Ways to Build Female Leadership

The percentage of women who hold leadership roles in business, higher education and government grows with each passing year —…
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Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Salad

Sweet Potato Kale Quinoa Salad pairs nicely with a protein of choice for dinner. However, the leftovers are even better…
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Self-Love and the Power of Choice

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | As February comes to an end, our search for our soul mate and loving…
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Projecting Anger on My Yoga Mat

Going into my second weekend of yoga teacher training, I had just completed my first week on the new job.…
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Welcome Back Mitski

By Daley Hooten • Rumlbe Contributor | It’s Feb. 17, around 5 p.m., and the line starting from the entrance of…
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Forgiveness

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Out of Exile
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Gluten-free Minestrone Soup

There’s nothing like the warmth and savory flavor of a hearty bowl of soup on a cold winter’s day. Over…
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Dear Solitude & Sanity

By Dr. Dara DeLeon • Rumble Contributor | Dear solitude and sanity,
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African American art showcase at WCU

Artwork by artist and author Ann Miller Woodford are currently on display in “Ann Miller Woodford: The Artist as Storyteller”…
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7 Things to Consider When Dating Over 50

By Joyce Glass Over thirty years ago, at 17-years old and a senior in high school, I went on what…
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Vampire

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Today’s article is brought to by the letter “V” and the number 14….…
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The Bloody History of Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day, like so many of the seemingly trivial holidays that dot our calendars, originated thousands of years ago as…
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What Woman Really Want for Valentine’s Day

There’s some major misinformation about women being hard to please when it comes to Valentine’s Day. The truth is if…
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Lovers Card Invites You to Love Yourself in 2022

“In this Lovers year, you need to find a way to be romanced by your own life,” — Sara Faith Gottesdiener…
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Valentine

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Will You Be My Valentine?
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6 Tips to Change Your Money Mindset

At age 42, I’m nearing mid-life or maybe I’m already there. Who knows? With my boys’ college tuition and my…
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Tips for Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Grocery shopping is my happy place. I don’t know how this happened but over the years, the weekly, bi-weekly or…
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Women-owned Food Truck Event Coming to Cherokee

Come support some amazing local businesses cooking up incredible dishes from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb.…
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5 Long-Term Financial Planning Tips for Couples

Financial planning is easy when there's only one person to consider. But adding a partner to the mix can add…
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The Fool’s Journey — Part 1

Lying on my back in shavasana (corpse pose) during my first night of Yoga Teacher Training at Waynesville Yoga Center,…
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I Can't Find My Keys

By Moe Long • Rumble Contributor | Like many millennials, I was sold the hope of a college degree and told…
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Intuition

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Thank you, fellow Traveler, for giving me the opportunity to address the topic of…
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CBD 101 with Kim Ferguson

Until relatively recently, few people had heard of cannabidiol (CBD). Now, it’s popular with all demographics. It’s even being used with cats…
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Lessons Learned Working With A Health Coach

Those who’ve been following my progress for the last several years know I’ve been prioritizing my health more than I…
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New Offerings From Women's Natural Health Leader

Corinna Wood is making another splash in the women’s natural health community with new offerings. On Jan. 31, Wood will…
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UNCA Professor Awarded National Science Foundation Grant

Angel Kaur, assistant professor of neuroscience at the University of North Carolina Asheville, understands that delivering scientific jargon can lead to…
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WCU Librarian Wins ‘I Love My Librarian’ Award

Shamella Cromartie, associate dean of Hunter Library at Western Carolina University and a driving force for empowering scholarship on campus…
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How Chakras Play Into Your Guidance System

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | I’ve been working with my intuition for quite some time. During the last two…
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Franny's Farmacy Opens South Slope Location

Franny’s Farmacy is celebrating the Grand Opening of its newest CBD Dispensary in Asheville’s South Slope District  on Wednesday, Feb.…
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MLK Day Events

• Western Carolina University’s Martin Luther King Jr. weeklong celebration will be highlighted this year with speaker Charisse Burden-Stelly’s keynote…
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Finding Your Words

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | Words have power.  What makes them powerful is that they express our thoughts and connect…
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Black Violin at Bardo Arts Center

Tickets are now on sale for Black Violin, presented by the Bardo Arts Center Performance Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 9,…
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Amanda Gorman's New Year's Poem 'New Day's Lyric'

Amanda Gorman is the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history, as well as an award-winning writer and cum laude graduate…
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Tuscola Freshmen Wins Thomas Wolfe Essay Contest

Eireann Marcus, a 9th grader at Tuscola. Eireann Marcus, a freshman at Tuscola High School in Haywood County, recently won…
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Seeking the Rhythms of the Earth

By Leigh-Ann Renz | Are you ready to take your yoga to the next level? Not content to simply explore…
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