Women of Achievement

Former Code the Dream Student Daisy Magnus-Aryitey Now Leads the Organization

By Durham Magazine | April 27, 2023

Daisy Magnus-Aryitey was a student of Code the Dream’s pilot program. She became the co-founder and co-executive director of the nonprofit.

Meet Two Women Who Uplift Artists Through Pop-Up Exhibitions

By Durham Magazine | April 20, 2023

Native North Carolinians Laura Ritchie and Mavis Gragg find both pleasure and passion in art – a pairing that brought the two together.

Chan Little Changes Her Clients’ Lives at Downtown Wellness Studio

By Durham Magazine | June 9, 2022

The veteran and Durham native opened The 360° Approach in 2015 with a mission to move away from membership models and focus on personalized workouts

Meet the Young CEO Changing the Clean Energy Game

By Morgan Weston | June 1, 2022

GOLeafe Founder Arsheen Allam is doing her part to leave our planet a better place by developing low-cost, eco-friendly graphene

In a Field Dominated by Men, She’s in Charge

By Durham Magazine | May 26, 2022

Black women in building development is a rarity, but Lennox and Grae’s Nish Evans is changing that standard, all while carrying on her family’s legacy

The Unsung Champion for Durham Tech Students

By Morgan Weston | May 25, 2022

Durham Tech Foundation Executive Director Melissa Chappell is working toward equity-centered education that support current and former students

The Rise of Smitten Boutique’s Nancy McKaig and Her Plans to Expand

By Durham Magazine Intern | May 18, 2022

The owner of Smitten Boutique has pioneered a loyal following for nearly two decades and intends to open another retail shop this summer

Indira Everett Was Always Inspired by Successful Women. Then She Became One.

By Morgan Weston | May 15, 2022

As the director of Duke Energy’s East region, Indira Everett has stepped up in more ways than one to give back to her community

This Duke Doctor is ‘Changing Lives’ After Opening a Clinic for Transgender Youth

By Durham Magazine Intern | May 12, 2022

Dr. Deanna Adkins founded the Duke Child and Adolescent Gender Care Clinic in July 2015. It was the first of its kind in North Carolina.

Kelly Smedley Saw Mothers in Need. Here’s What She Did About It.

By Durham Magazine | May 2, 2022

Kelly Smedley founded Waypoint Counseling & Maternal Wellness to provide pregnancy and postpartum support and resources to our community

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