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Working with Tarot Cards

By Sabrina Mathney • Rumble Contributor | Allow the power to flow through you…

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Q&A with Leah Wong Ashburn, President of Highland Brewing

Since taking over the family business in 2015, Leah Wong Ashburn has been a breath of fresh air within the Asheville brewing community. She's made it a point to be visible in the  and  generous with her time, especially when it comes to speaking to other women in the business world. Amid the pressure of taking over such a well-established brewery, Ashburn has brought her own leadership style to the table and it seems to be working out beautifully, positioning Highland Brewing to maintain a strong brand into the future.

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The Year of Seven

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | 

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Getting Your Financial Affairs in Order

If you died today, who would take care of those who depend on you? Where would your money go? What would happen to your property? Would it go to those you love or the causes you support? 

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Meet Entrepreneur and Floral Designer, Kristi Ball-Mayrand

For this week’s entrepreneurial spotlight, Rumble sat down with Kristi Ball-Mayrand, owner of Balsam Mountain Floral, located on Main Street in Canton. She is also the lead designer and creative mind behind Stargazers Design. 

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My Ghost of Christmas Past

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | My visit with the ghosts of my past, present and future…

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Time To Get To Class!

By Sabrina Matheny • Rumble Contributor | I used to be a French teacher. I really enjoyed working with young people. I recognized that learning a language takes courage and felt that step one in getting my students to use the language would be building their confidence.

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Consistency over perfection: Q&A with fitness and life coach Beth Sanderson

This week Rumble sat down with fitness and life coach Beth Sanderson. Through her work and services, she inspires clients to focus on the "why" and to feel empowered to lean into the best versions of themselves. 

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Dark Chocolate Thin Mint Cookies

These rich, dark chocolate, thin mint cookies are not as heavy and filling as other holiday cookies. They serve as the perfect slice of holiday goodness for otherwise “average” December days. Each of which can, and should, be celebrated in their own little way.

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