WILMA Magazine

still dreaming about the floral bar at Elevate & Celebrate???? thank you to Arranging Sunlight for bringing so much beauty and light to this event. we cannot wait to keep the party going at the next Elevate & Celebrate, what should we do next? ?? #elevateandcelebrate #WILMAmagazine #wilmingtonnc

Local attorney Linda Sayed and her husband, Yousry, founder of Quality Chemical Laboratories, recently pledged to give UNCW $25 million – the single largest donation in the school’s history. Find out more about this donation in ‘Major Gift’. ??: c/o UNCW

For TONYA JONKHEER, not one, but two, of her Cocker Spaniels have won awards at the crème-de-la-crème of show dog competitions: the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Step into leadership, expand your network, and give back to the community by joining a board of directors. ?? WILMA Leadership’s Get on Board program, in partnership with UNCW’s QENO, empowers women to make a difference in our region. ?? Register today for our Spring GOB training! https://lnkd.in/gK-Vfkhv #Leadership #WomenInBusiness #CommunityImpact #GetOnBoard

Stand-up comedian LEANNE MORGAN stops in Wilmington this summer for her “Just Getting Started” tour and plans to bring cameras with her for an upcoming Netflix comedy special. Get the full scoop in ‘Taking Center Stage’!

??♀? 5K Training Tip! ??♀? Consistency is key! Aim for three runs a week, mixing in intervals (walk/run), steady-paced jogs, and a longer, slower run to build endurance. And don’t forget to strength train—strong legs power strong strides! ?? Whether you’re chasing a PR or just in it for the fun, the WILMA Dash is the perfect all-female 5K to put your training to the test. See you at the start line! ???? Register now: https://lnkd.in/dXqjBA4 #WILMADash #WomenOnTheRun #WilmingtonNC

Looking for the latest issue of WILMA? You can find us at Harris Teeter and other local spots around Wilmington! ??? Grab your copy and dive into all things women, business, and community. ?? #FindWILMA #WilmingtonNC #SupportLocal Photo by Drewe and Kate Branding Co.

Huge gratitude to our incredible sponsors—Evoke Mind & Body, Wilmington International Airport, and Coastal Aesthetics—for helping us bring Elevate & Celebrate to life! ??? Your support makes it possible for us to create a space where women can connect, uplift, and truly be themselves. We couldn’t do it without you! ?? #ElevateAndCelebrate #ThankYouSponsors

The finalists this year CREW Awards of Excellence’s Influential Woman in Commercial Real Estate category are LYNN HARRIS, of Berkshire Hathaway Premier Coastal Properties; TERRY ESPY, of Momentum Companies Inc.; and FAISON GIBSON, of Murchison, Taylor & Gibson PLLC. ??: c/o Cape Fear CREW

?? Spring Into Action with Get on Board Training! ?? Looking to gain board experience or deepen your engagement with local nonprofits? Join us on April 29 from 9-10:30am at UNCW’s Truist Hall for an insightful Get on Board training session with UNCW’s QENO! ?? Cost: $10 ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/e7Q26G7i