Hi Raleigh Lover!

Tell me you didn’t wear a singlet top a couple of times last week - at least for an hour or too! It was heaven! The psychotic weather continues with my weather app showing me 65 this upcoming week as well as possible snow!

I’m not just celebrating some warmth this week but the birth of a new heart-backed project.

For the past few months, my friend Christina McEvoy (a fellow entrepreneur and adventure-lover) and I have been quietly building something behind the scenes—a space where ambitious women can connect, grow, and elevate both their lives and businesses.

It’s called the Empowered Women’s Collective, and it’s officially open.

This isn’t just another business group. It’s a community of like-minded women who are ready to step into their power—whether that’s growing a business, shifting mindsets, or simply surrounding themselves with the right people to make the next big move in life.

If you’ve been looking for a place to be inspired, supported, and challenged in the best way possible, we’d love to have you join us.

Click here to learn more and see if it’s the right fit for you. (No pressure, just an invitation!)

There’s something truly special about surrounding yourself with women who just get it—those who dream big, take action, and support each other along the way.

Here’s to big dreams, bold moves, and the women who lift each other up. 💛

Happy Valentine’s to all who celebrate it! Its a much bigger deal in the USA than Australia - its more just for romantic love, but here it also incorporates love for all!

Well, we love and appreciate you and this beautiful city and community we get to live in!
Caroline

💖 FAVORITE FINDS

• Preview of the upcoming Art House Golden Hour fundraiser for CAM Raleigh next Sat. It will be a fun night with Cirque de Vol performers, live music and more.

• Learning about local artist, Lamar Whidbee (exhibition at CAM) who sacrificed his football scholarship at Central University to pursue his passion (and talent) for art. His exhibition is vibrant and joyful!

• A perfectly made flat white from the new Nectar Cafe with gluten free treats (from Lucette’s in Raleigh) located in the lobby of GeerHouse Apartments in Durham (video coming tomorrow)

• Harvest latte from Cocoa Cinnamon (Durham) with housemade pumpkin seed, cinnamon, ginger allspice and cayenne topped w/ mace.

• The Back History Month display at our local YMCA

⭐DID YOU HEAR?

• Green Monkey in Downtown Raleigh has announced its closing down on March 12🥲

• Strike a pet pose, the 2026 Triangle Dog Of The Year contest is now on!

• The Urban Oak rooftop bar is open above Tempo Hotel in Downtown Raleigh.

• EVEREVE, a popular women’s fashion brand, will open in North Hills this year. And another wine var, Sixty vines will be making its way to North Hills as well.
  

🖋 ON THE BLOG

📆THIS WEEKEND

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1. NC Museum of Natural Sciences Adult Night: Wild Love tonight. Celebrate the love of the animal kingdom with games, exhibits, music and more.

2. Downtown Cary Park has a Valentine’s Date Night with live jazz music, a cozy romantic ambience, and arts & crafts activities in the evening - all free!

3. Raleigh Brewing has a screening of 10 Things I hate about you Screening at Raleigh Brewing at 7pm. (family friendly and free)

4. Kevin Hart is providing a belly full of laughs at the Lenovo Center tonight and tomorrow 

5. African American Artists day is on at the City of Raleigh Museum on Saturday from 10am - 3pm. FREE admission.

🗣JOIN THE CONVERSATION

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👍ON THE GRAM

• LISTENING: Silencing self doubt on Spiritually Hungry podcast

• READING Night Road by Kristin Hannah (I alternate between this is good and ho hum)

• WATCHING: Prime Target - I really like this murder mystery with a math genius from Harvard at the center of it!

• DOING: catching up with a travel blogging friend in town, applying for college scholarships, getting ready for a new soccer season