Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine October 2018

october 2018 

Real Men Wear Pink 

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FEATURE 6 

SPOOKTACULAR INSPIRATION 

COVER STORY 10 

PINK STILL MATTERS 

AT HOME 14 

THE MANNIS HOME: 

TURNING VISION TO REALITY 

PROFILE 21 

SPENCER HAWKS 

FAULKNER HAPPENINGS 22 

COMMUNITY WORKSPACES 

FEATURE 26 

S7 TACTICAL TRAINING 

2018 

WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

FEATURE 29 

FAULKNER LIFESTYLE 2018 

WOMEN OF THE YEAR 

14 

66 

29 

faulknerlifestyle.com 29 

76 

TRAVEL 66 

BALI THE ISLAND OF THE GODS 

TRUTH ON THE GO 72 

A PLACE TO BELONG 

BEAUTY 74 

FACIALS: REASONS TO PAMPER YOURSELF 

OUR FAULKNER FAM 76 

THE ENNIS FAMILY 

PET CARE 78 

“IS MY DOG PLAYING OR FIGHTING?” 

SCENE | HEARD 80 

SCENE | HEARD 83 

ARKANSAS ADVOCATES 

FOR PARENTAL EQUALITY 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS 84 

UCA OUTREACH CLASSES 

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Mary Ruth Marotte, Andrea Lennon, Jennifer Stanley, Mary Etta Qualls, Lindsey Jones, Xochilt Hawks, Detra Clark, Patrick Jamerson, 

Brandy Strain-Dayer, Lori Quinn, Drew Spurgers, Raegan Miller, Jackie Mahar, Colleen Holt, Linda Mars, Robin Stauffer and Leah Ashby 

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Welcome to Faulkner Lifestyle! 

The Faulkner Lifestyle mission is to entertain, inspire, educate 

and inform our community with a variety of articles that 

will provide something of interest for everyone. People, 

business, travel, food, home, wellness, spirituality, style, 

events, and the arts will be just a few of our featured topics. 

We will have a strong online and social media presence. 

Not only will we be distributed as a printed magazine in 

high-traffic retail and service locations — like medical and 

dental offices, fitness facilities, boutiques, salons, coffee 

shops, and restaurants throughout our community — but 

will also have live videos and regular interactions with our 

advertisers and our community, both in person and through 

social media. We will saturate the market on all levels so 

our advertisers will see direct results and our audience will 

stay connected. Owners and publishers, Brandy Strain- 

Dayer and Lori Quinn have more than 14 years of invaluable 

experience in the magazine, marketing, and advertising 

industry that they will lend to this publication. 

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Spooktacular 

Inspiration 

“ 

I’ve been collecting the Halloween 

Village for 15 years or so, since 

my children were small. 

” 

—Marsha Joyner 

BY LEAH ASHBY 

PHOTOS BY BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER 

Marsha Joyner celebrates the arrival of fall by adding fresh 

indoor and outdoor accents to celebrate the upcoming 

season. “First of all, I love fall and everything about 

it – football, the colors, the cooler air, crockpot dinners, mums, 

pansies, chili, sweaters, boots, the county fair. My favorite part 

of Halloween is that it marks that fall is here! My birthday is 


October 30, so growing up my dad would always take my 

friends and me to haunted houses as part of my birthday 

party,” she said. 

Speaking of haunted houses, Marsha’s Halloween décor 

takes center stage during the fall season. The focal point 

is her Halloween Village that has grown significantly over 

time, and the entire family gets into the holiday spirit. The 

collection is more festive than spooky. “I’ve been collecting 

the Halloween Village for 15 years or so, since my children 

were small. My husband, Bart, would take them to a 

Hallmark store and let them pick out a Halloween house to 

give me for my birthday. The fact that Jett and Audrey chose 

each of the pieces in the Village makes it that much more 

special. It has always been a tradition to set up the village 

together. To this day, their eyes still light up when they see it 

all lit,” Marsha said. 

Marsha loves to pass out candy and greet the neighborhood 

children in their costumes. She also makes a pot of chili for 

the family to enjoy chili dogs on Halloween night. While 

Marsha doesn’t don a costume on Halloween, Marsha’s 

husband, Bart, does love to 

dress up each year for the 

occasion. “Bart dresses up for 

Halloween every year. He’s 

been everything from Barry 

Gibb from the Bee Gees to Will 

Ferrell the Spartan Cheerleader 

from Saturday Night Live. 

My personal favorite was 

his costume last year – Larry 

Culpepper, the Dr. Pepper concession guy. I don’t dress 

up, but I do love passing out candy and seeing the sweet 

costumes on the neighborhood kids,” she said. 

The front porch also provides the perfect backdrop for all 

things autumn. Pumpkins and mums abound, and ever the 

Southern girl, Marsha always has a seasonal wreath on the 

front door. From the entrance throughout, the Joyner’s home 

“screams” crisp fall air, fires on the patio and football! 

“ 

My favorite part of Halloween is 

that it marks that fall is here! 

” 

—Marsha Joyner 


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cover story 

Pink Still Matters 

“ 

Breast Cancer touches 

the lives of our mothers, 

daughters, aunts, wives, 

sisters and best friends. 

” 

—Quinn Beacham, 

2018 Real Men Candidate 

BY MATTHEW BANCROFT 


Every fall our communities are 

filled with the sights and sounds 

of the season: stadium lights, 

tailgate parties, pumpkin spice, 

county fairs, parades, pep rallies 

and the color pink. Of course, pink 

is the color chosen to represent 

those impacted by breast cancer. In 

Arkansas, 2,160 new cases of breast 

cancer will be diagnosed, and over 

400 will lose their battle against it. 

These new cases represent over 13% 

of new cancer occurrences in the state 

(only beaten by lung cancers). While 

some may hesitate when it comes to 

the over use of pink during the fall, 

since 1989 mortality rates for breast 

cancer have declined 39% representing 

over 322,000 lives saved. This 

is largely attributed to early detection 

made possible through awareness, 

education and fundraising. It means 

pink still matters. 

Ten Faulkner County men have taken 

the challenge to show the community 

and state that breast cancer is 

something to talk about and fight 

against. In a partnership with The 

American Cancer Society, these guys 

have joined Central Arkansas’ Real 

Men Wear Pink campaign to increase 

awareness, promote education and 

raise funds for research. 

“Breast Cancer touches the lives 

of our mothers, daughters, aunts, 

wives, sisters and best friends,” says 

Quinn Beacham, a 2018 Real Men 

Candidate. “We can’t let it be just 

their fight against cancer but our fight 

against cancer. We stand with them 

and support them.” Each of the Real 

Men Candidates have committed 

to keeping the conversation going 

by getting 100 women in Faulkner 

County to sign a “Pledge to Screen,” 

wearing something pink during 

October, participating in local events, 

and committing to raise $2,500. 


“ 

As men we need to show our support, 

love and care to these women, who 

should never be defined by a physical 

characteristic and especially not cancer. 

” 

—JR Runyon, 2018 Real Men Candidate 

new arrivals 

posted daily! 

To be a candidate, one simply must 

aspire to make a difference for families 

fighting breast cancer. This year’s 

candidates include men from across 

Central Arkansas, but Faulkner County 

has the most participants of the entire 

state. They include a doctor, business 

owners, accountants, a contractor, a 

realtor, managers, a judge and a radio DJ. 

You may know that radio DJ from your 

morning commute. 

JR Runyon is the voice of My Country 

Y107 and signed on to be a candidate 

this year knowing the power of pink. 

“As a man who loves the women in 

his life it is important to me that these 

women are healthy in all aspects. Breast 

cancer is not only a health issue, but it 

also carries an emotional challenge for 

many women who feel their identity 

as a woman is threatened. As men we 

need to show our support, love and care 

to these women, who should never be 

defined by a physical characteristic and 

especially not cancer.” 

Casey Hawks was the first candidate 

to sign up in Faulkner County and 

wanted to not only help fight with those 

currently battling breast cancer, but also 

honor those in his family that had been 

impacted. “Both of my grandmothers 

had been diagnosed with and beat breast 


cancer,” said Hawks. “I’ve also had two 

cousins who have battled breast cancer. 

For me this is about helping other people 

know to not lose hope, stick together 

and know what resources are out there.” 

Other organizations in the community 

have set the tone for fighting back 

against breast cancer in Faulkner County. 

October 18th marks the 10-year anniversary 

of the Conway High School’s 

annual Pink Out volleyball game, and 

Conway Regional Hospital Women’s 

Council is hosting its first Breast Cancer 

Awareness Luncheon and Survivor 

Luncheon on October 5th at New Life 

Church in Conway (look for some of the 

Real Men with the Big Pink Chair). Their 

fundraising work through “Dazzle Days” 

has helped them purchase an additional 

breast cancer tomosynthesis (TOMO) 

for their imaging center. Dot Welch, 

Director of the Women’s Council says, 

“It was only natural for us to connect 

all of these and invite all women in our 

community to learn how to care for their 

health and the options and resources 

they have right here in Conway.” 

While this is the first year for Faulkner 

County to play host to a Real Men 

campaign, the American Cancer Society 

has long been helping survivors in the 

community through transportation, 

advocacy, research, patient services, 

support, outreach and education. 

According to their website, the Society 

currently has 61 million dollars invested 

in breast cancer research across the 

country. All raised funds from Real 

Men campaigns across the country 

are restricted for breast cancer use. To 

find out more information, donate to a 

candidate, or volunteer to help, check 

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at home 

The Mannis Home: 

Turning Vision to Reality 

“ 

My parents lived in Germany for several 

years, and I have a great appreciation 

for European life and style. 

” 

—Mary Mannis 


BY: JENNIFER STANLEY 

PHOTOS BY C. NEUMANN — NEUMANN IMAGING 

AND SUBMITTED PHOTOS 

Conway residents Mary and Bradley Mannis have taken a calm, 

organized approach to the redesign of their home. In patiently 

waiting to determine their family’s needs, they have created a 

modern, functional space that works for everyone. 

The couple are parents to daughter Ryann, 14 and son Barron, 12. 

Bradley is a partner in a green energy company, which helps cities 

recover carbon from their waste. Mary assists him with proposals when 

her schedule allows. She also manages her home and volunteers at 

Conway Christian School, which their children attend. 

The Mannis family purchased their home in August 2014. Mary was 

immediately drawn to its potential. Though built in 1997, “it has a more 

timeless look than other homes built during that time,” says Mary. She is 

also drawn to European architecture. “My parents lived in Germany for 

several years, and I have a great appreciation for European life and style. 

When we bought the home, it was clothed in dark colors and had a very 

southwestern style. I did not feel that was true to the exterior of the 

home or the original intent for the property,” she states. 

“When I look at a property, I try to understand what it wants to be and to 

see its ‘personality’ if you will. I know that sounds weird, but a house can 

really speak to you if you listen,” she says. Mary embarked on the project 

in an effort to enhance the original intent of the structure. She adds, “In my 

opinion, the outside of the home should foreshadow the inside. The whole 

property should tell a story….and make sense. My story for this home was 

of an English family who bought a home in France for holidays. I thought 

about that when I was coming up with the design for the landscaping as 

well as the interior.” 

Prior to move-in day, they corrected some incompatible flooring and 

repainted the entire home. Mary prefers Sherwin-Williams paint and 

used Pure White for the trim and Pale Oak for the walls throughout. 

However, to build contrast and interest, the master bedroom was 

painted Black as Night. The couple also had the yellow oak floors

sanded and refinished. “I wanted them 

to look like a weathered fence,” explains 

Mary. “While the color was good, I 

was encouraged to use polyurethane 

and hated it. We knew we wanted to 

change this, and some other areas, but 

I wanted to live in the house for a year 

first. Sometimes if you jump right in and 

make sweeping changes, you end up 

making decisions before getting to know 

the home’s natural flow and what your 

family needs in certain places,” she adds. 

The Mannis’ updates extended to the 

exterior as well. “The home was built on 


a crawl space, so it needs to breathe. The 

landscaping was overgrown, so we cut 

it back to free the crawl space vents and 

prevent additional moisture buildup,” 

says Mary. The family worked with 

Scott Connerly to create a landscape 

plan, which included adding an outdoor 

fireplace, revamping the wall around the 

pool, changing the front circle drive, and 

adding a stone path leading through the 

grass to the front door. 

In 2016, the family decided to take 

on the kitchen and laundry room 

and to add a bathroom upstairs and 

bookshelves in the front room. “I had 

the privilege of working with Steve 

and Diana Boone when we built our 

first house, but they are now retired. 

There are several great builders in 

Conway, but for this particular project 

I had a very specific design in mind, 

and it was important to have a builder 

with experience in remodels and also 

a strength in design. My friend Brandi 

Andersen suggested I work with Lance 

Johnston with Reform Design Build,” 

says Mary. When she explained her 

vision to Lance, he understood and was 

immediately on board. 

“It was fantastic working with someone 

who could help me when I got stuck, for 

instance the design for the open shelves. 

However, at the same time, he never 

highjacked my design idea. I thought we 

worked perfectly together, and Michael 

Harrison and the rest of his team 

made sure the ideas became reality,” 

says Mary. They only outsourced the 

cabinetry, which was handled by David 

Elms “because he is the best!” enthuses 

Mary. “It was my second time to work 

with him, and both times he made 

my drawings come to life. I literally 

sketched out my island on the back of an 


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envelope, and now it is in my kitchen. 

That is incredible!” 

Next up for revamping was the lessthan-ideal 

upstairs bathroom. “There 

were three bedrooms with only one bath 

and one sink,” she explains. “The bathroom 

was quite large, but everything 

was shoved in one side.” They split the 

space literally in two, moved the door, 

added a skylight and a small hall, and, 

voila, there are now two bathrooms. 

This update brought the Mannis home 

to 3,500 square feet, four bedrooms, and 

three and-a-half bathrooms. There is also 

an extra 400 square feet above the garage 

with another full bath. 

Similarly, the laundry room was one 

massive room with no cabinetry or 

storage. “We basically organized the 

space and made it usable. I also changed 

the hardwood again; it was a matching 

issue that turned out to be a blessing 

in disguise. We had to strip the wood 

throughout the house and re-stain it. We 


went with an ebony stain and no poly. I 

chose a Tung Oil finish instead, and I love 

it. You can actually feel the soft grain of 

the wood on your feet; it’s very organic.” 

“My skill is really more in the design 

structure and spacing,” explains Mary, 

adding, “I’m not so good at the finishing 

and bling, so Alicia Gough helped me 

in Ryann’s room. I love a collaborative 

project where good design becomes 

reality, and I love every part of what we 

did in this house.” 

In my opinion, the outside of the home 

should foreshadow the inside. The 

whole property should tell a story…. 

and make sense. 

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profile 

Where did you grow up and get your education? 

Between Conway and Greenbrier and I’m a graduate 

of Central Baptist College with a degree in business. 

What brought you to Faulkner County? 

My family has been in Conway for more than four 

generations, and there is no other place that I would 

rather be. 

Where did you get the inspiration for your business? 

My family has been in the real estate business for 

over 35 years. Much of what I’ve learned has been 

through watching their hard work and success. 

What do you love most about 

working/living in Faulkner County? 

The people of Faulkner County are wonderful. I’ve 

had the opportunity to travel all over and there are 

few places that come close to the hospitality and 

sense of community that Faulkner County offers. 

To what do you attribute your success? 

Conway’s sense of community and my adherence to 

the values that I learned from my family. 

Do you have hobbies you want to share? 

I love spending time with my family, community 

service, and I enjoy reading and travel. 

Spencer Hawks 

Executive Broker at Coldwell Banker RPM 

Candidate for Arkansas House District 70 

“ 

I’ve had the opportunity to travel 

all over and there are few places that 

come close to the hospitality and sense of 

community that Faulkner County offers. 

” 

—Spencer Hawks 

How are you involved in your community? 

I serve on various boards and committees, including 

the CHDC Volunteer Committee and am the State 

Chairperson for Diversity for the Arkansas Realtors 

Association. I also enjoy serving my community as a 

Justice of the Peace on the Quorum Court. 

Tell us about your family: 

Xochilt and I have been married for nine years and 

we have three amazing children: Samantha (6), 

Selena (5), and Sebastian (1). I often have the problem 

of taking myself too seriously, but then I come home 

to these kids I realize what life is all about. 

What does the future hold for you here? 

The future for Faulkner County is bright and grand. 

Three tremendous colleges, a diverse culture, and a 

hardworking and compassionate people. If you’re a 

betting person, put your money on Faulkner County! 

Any advice for someone just starting out? 

1) Work hard. 2) Love people. 


faulkner happenings 

The Studio Downtown 

Faulkner Happenings 

Downtown Conway is seeing some big changes. The Chamber’s 

efforts to make downtown a go-to place have certainly paid off. 

In the last few months, we’ve seen some new additions that make 

downtown a place to go—but not just for shopping and retail. 

BY DREW SPURGERS 


Work doesn’t always happen 

within the 4 walls of your 

office. A recent CNBC article 

about a 29-year-old entrepreneur 

accurately stated “work is action, 

not a place.” The Studio Downtown 

in Conway might not be work on 

wheels, but it brings a newer-age, 

community focused work concept to 

Faulkner County. In addition to the 

Studio, Blue Sail Coffee has also made 

some changes to make their space 

even more inviting. 

I met with owner and chief cheerleader 

of the The Studio, Kate Carnahan, on 

a rainy Wednesday afternoon. When I 

walked into the Studio, there were 7 or 8 

different people comfortably working. It 

felt more like walking into a living room 

than walking into a place of business. 

From local branding firm Silverlake 

Design Studio, to freelancers, to a few 

local non-profits, The Studio was quietly 

buzzing with all different kinds of work. 

“As a [Silverlake] team, we really 

wanted somewhere inspiring to 

work. Jessica [Crum] originally had 

the dream, and I jumped on board,” 

says Carnahan. “Creatives are more 

productive in a community, and more 

so in an inspiring environment.” 

Crum understood Carnahan’s vision 

and undertook the task of designing 

The Studio. The result is a warm, 

welcoming atmosphere not so 

different from a coffee shop — just 

much quieter. 


“My secret goal here is to bring people 

together, from all different types of 

backgrounds, industries, and cultures. 

I want Easy Conway to meet West 

Conway, I want corporate to meet 

non-profit, and I also want an inclusive, 

safe place. I want a Bible Study group to 

be able to meet here the same time the 

Buddhist society is here…” 

The Studio opened in Conway on June 

10, 2018, after looking for a space for 

over a year. Crum and Carnahan ran into 

Larry Rogers, who owns the building 

with his wife Liz Sinpan, at a downtown 

Conway business. They struck up a 

conversation, and Jones saw the vision. 

Reportedly, he was supportive from the 

beginning, saying “the community is 

ready for this.” 

The Studio is most targeted to freelancers 

or at home professionals, or for 

those who may never need a brick & 

mortar office, but do need to be about 

people, or around creativity. “We don’t 

want to be exclusive based on industry. 

Blue Sail Coffee 

A local Buddhist organization uses our 

conference room one night a week. A 

local cleaning company uses our space 

for quiet office space to knock out 

invoicing. Jessica Jones, a local mural 

artist, uses our makerspace to have a 

place to work and store tools away from 

home… We want to see tradespeople 

here—we love that.” 

What’s most important to Carnahan 

is that people and their businesses are 

able to be productive at The Studio. 

“Our tagline is for people to thrive, 

vibe, and grow,” Carnahan explained. 

The atmosphere certainly allows for 

creativity and productivity in a fun 

atmosphere. 

The Studio includes multiple quiet 

working areas, a conference room that 

can be reserved by members for quiet 

meeting space, private desks upstairs 

for regular members to have a more 

“permanent space,” locker storage for 

safe-keeping for belongings, coffee and 

printing services, and much more. 

Carnahan mentioned that The Studio 

is always open to entertaining sponsorships 

for local organizations who are 

looking to host an event. “If there is 

a community event where nobody is 

making money and it’s free to attend, 

The Studio is open to sponsoring that, 

just because we want to grow the 

community.” 

Anyone can walk in and work for a 

day at The Studio for just $20, and 

memberships range from $150-300 per 

month. If you’re interested in checking it 

out, your first day is free. As a business 

owner myself, sometimes the hardest 

place to get work done is in my office. 

I’m surrounded by everything I need to 

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be a welcome reprieve in my future. 

In addition to the Studio, Blue Sail 

Coffee is opening up the long-closed 

grove next to the Front Street location. 

On their Facebook page, Blue Sail said 

“This shady, beautiful, and colorful 

property has been locked away for 

years. Have some coffee near 100 

year old ivy-covered brick walls or 

hammock while you gaze at the graffiti.” 

Customers can grab coffee and enjoy 

this beautiful outdoor space as another 

work-alternative on those days when the 

office just seems to stifling. 

Finally, PattiCakes Bakery has undergone 

some changes worthy of mention. After 

over 5 years of business in Conway, 

PattiCakes has re-branded and made 

their position as “Conway’s Specialty 

Bakery” clear. With a new look and 

new hours, PattiCakes is focusing on 

delivering excellence and fresh-baked 

products you won’t find elsewhere. With 

a new layout and a new coffee setup, 

swing by PattiCakes for your morning or 

PattiCakes Bakery 

afternoon pick-me-up, and indulge that 

sweet tooth. 

If you’re interested in finding out more 

about The Studio, visit their website 

at TheStudioDowntown.com, or drop 

by their location at 911 Chestnut Street 

downtown. “The Grove” Presented by 

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Street downtown. PattiCakes Bakery 

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S7 Tactical Training 

Self Defense & Personal Safety Training 

“ 

We want people 

not to only feel safe, 

but to BE safe. 

” 

—Ryan Stephens 

BY TRIP LEACH 

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S7 Tactical is a training company 

started by Conway residents, Ryan 

Stephens and Trip Leach. Ryan is a 

special agent for the U.S. Government and 

a two-time marine combat veteran who 

has a passion for training professionals and 

civilians in safety, firearms, and combative 

training. Trip is on staff at New Life 

Church and because of a love of hunting 

and a desire to practice, saw a need 

for a gun range in Conway focused on 

relational community. The two partnered 

together through S7 Tactical to offer both 

a range and training opportunities to 

serve residents in Faulkner County and 

Central Arkansas. The S7 Tactical gun 

range, which opened in January, is located 

off Highway 64 between Conway and 

Menifee and hosts the private, member- 


eferenced Arkansas Gun Club. A wide 

variety of training opportunities (concealed 

carry, handgun fundamentals, Sheep Dog 

Skills, advanced marksmanship, American 

Rifle Build, etc.) are open to the public. 

The S7 staff are committed to an ego-free 

learning environment, where people from 

all walks of life and experience levels can 

feel comfortable in learning about firearms. 

The S7 Tactical motto is God, Country, 

and Freedom. Their logo is made of two 

reds: one which represents the blood of 

Jesus that was shed for our salvation, and 

the other for the blood of soldiers who 

died for our freedom. 

One training class that has been very 

popular the last couple months is 

Situational Awareness. 

“We want people not to only feel safe, 

but to BE safe. A lot of individuals will 

get a concealed carry license or attend a 

self-defense class one time and then, like 

a box on a list, check it off and continue 

with their everyday lives. However, at 

S7 Tactical we present facts and data in 

a non-threatening way that proves these 

types of behaviors can often still leave 

people vulnerable. Our community has 

recently experienced an abduction and 

murder of a lady leaving a store in a 

local shopping center, mid-afternoon on 

a Saturday, so there has certainly been 

heightened awareness of personal safety. 

We live in a community where this type 

of crime is unthinkable. However, if you 

were to ask anyone living in this town 

about the criminal data on violent crime 

in Conway, most people would not 

know that answer,” said Ryan Stephens. 

The data is available, and it might shock 

you. One out of 193 people could be a 

victim of a violent crime according to 

Neighborhood Scout, a website (www. 

neighborhoodscout.com/ar/conway/ 

crime) that gives real-time data on 

crime statistics in the United States. 

One out of 21 people could be a victim 

of property crime. So chances are that 

you know of someone who has been 

or you have been a victim to property 

and/or even a violent crime in Conway. 

S7 Tactical is passionate about helping 

individuals get the knowledge they need 

to be more aware of their surroundings, 

understand how a criminal thinks and 

selects their target, and how to begin 

developing a personal protection plan 

that can help you in a dire situation. 

A few local businesses in town have 

already jumped onboard with training 

their employees. 

“We respect the fact that corporations 

are investing in the safety of their 

employees. Training like this could mean 

the difference between life and death 

when faced with serious incidents. It is 

not just about being able to physically 

defend yourself, but also understanding 

crime statistics pertaining to violent 

crime, characteristics of victim selection, 

situational decision making, and 

empowerment,” said Trip Leach 

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It is not just about being able to physically defend yourself, but also 

understanding crime statistics pertaining to violent crime, characteristics of 

victim selection, situational decision making, and empowerment. 

” 

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WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


Andrea Lennon 

True Vine Ministry 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Paris, Arkansas and Harrison, Arkansas. My undergraduate degree 

is from the University of Central Arkansas, and my graduate degree is from 

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. 

What brought you to Faulkner County to open a business/work? 

My husband and I moved to Conway in 1997 when Jay was hired by Acxiom 

Corporation. I enrolled at UCA and graduated in the fall of 1999. After having 

children, I started a ministry for women called True Vine Ministry. The purpose 

of True Vine Ministry is to help women know, live, and share biblical truth right 

in the middle of their ordinary and sometimes crazy lives! 

What do you love most about working/living in Faulkner County? 

I love the relationships I have built during my time in Conway. The people 

of Faulkner County are like family to me. This place... it is home and 

I love to cheer for our community and our people! 


The grace of God! He is so good. I have messed up, tried to 

control things, and ran from His plan for my life. Through it all, 

God has led me every step of the way. He taught me the value 

of trusting Him, surrendering to His plan, and living each day 

with simple obedience as my goal. 

Tell us about your family. 

Jay and I have been married for 22 years. We have two 

boys. Jake is a senior at Conway High School and 

Andrew is a freshman at Conway Junior High School. 

We are members of Second Baptist Church. 


Never give up, always show up, work hard, trust God, 

and believe more progress is being made than you 

realize! 

How can women connect with you? 

My website is the one stop spot for all things True Vine. 

Check it out at www.andrealennonministry.org. You will 

find resources for the girl-on-the-go with Bible studies, video 

sessions, Truth on the Go Podcast, published resources, True 

Vine blog, and social media links. Be sure and subscribe to 

receive updates. I can’t wait to connect with you! 


Lori Harwell 

Owner @ Harwell Designs 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Conway and attended University of 

Central Arkansas. 

What brought you to Faulkner County 

to open a business/work? 

We love Vilonia. Everyone is so friendly and 

encouraging. 

How did you get your idea of concept 

for your business? 

I’ve always wanted to do design work and own a gift 

type store since I was a little girl. Our little town needed 

a boutique, especially after the tornados. 



It’s beautiful, the perfect place to raise our Family! 


I attribute my success to dedication and hard work. 

It didn’t happen overnight. 


We love to travel and being outdoors. Camping is our 

most favorite! 


We sponsor a food drive and/or school supply drive every 

year and support the local Animal Shelter. We actively help 

in several programs at the local schools, as well. 


I am married to my wonderful husband, Kevin, and we have two 

children Baylea (20) and Brandon (18) and a precious fur baby, 

Razzle Dazzle. 

What does the future hold for you in Faulkner County? 

We plan to expand at some point and just enjoy serving our 

wonderful customers. 


Always have integrity, success without it is failure. 


Dr. Amanda Bledsoe 

Bledsoe Chiropractic 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 



I grew up in Atkins, a graduate of AHS class of 1998, University of Central Arkansas biology grad 2002, 

and Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City, graduating class of 2005. 


Moved back to Conway from chiropractic school and bought a house, working my way to 

being in a Conway clinic. I loved being here at UCA, brother stayed here after UCA and 

my husband being from Ohio and Harding University alumni in Searcy, liked Conway, 

too. It’s been our family’s home since 2005. We LOVE Conway!! 

How did you get your idea or concept for your business? 

I had been in practice here in Conway 11 years and decided it was time to branch out 

on my own. My husband thought we should brand what people know me best for—my 

hair!! It became my logo and has been so FUN! Patients love it and recognize it, so we’re 

able to easily market who I am and then show them once they get to our clinic the Hope & 

Healing we’re all about. It’s more than just great hair, I promise!!! 


I love the small town feel after growing up in a small town of 3,000. I love going 

to eat or Walmart, and we know lots of people! Conway has been so good 

to us opening a business, supporting us, sharing the news of our launch and 

referring people to both get help for them and their family/friends, but also 

genuinely wanting to see my business succeed from other business colleagues is 

AMAZING!! Humbled and blessed. 


God. I would never have jumped out on my own had He not placed some key 

people in my path. Mary Power (Lee) worked with me for 7 years in chiropractic, 

and she helped me see that I could run my own business. My life coach, Selena 

Ulasewich, coached me for 10 months, opening my eyes to my values and 

priorities, and guiding me through God to a dream I really didn’t know I had deep 

down, buried in fear. God has brought me to this clinic and blessed me with an 

amazing team and patients that I can’t thank Him enough for. 


I support many charities with silent auction and sponsorships. I have done food 

drives and sold t-shirts with proceeds to Bethlehem House. We want to be a 

giving clinic and work to make our services affordable for everyone, even the 

homeless at times. We were at the homeless expo for services in January and 

have been blessed to get to touch a lot of lives through meeting them there. 

Involved in any professional organizations? 

Business Networking International, Chamber of Commerce, 

Arkansas Chiropractic Society. 


I have been married 14 years to Adam Bledsoe, 2 

kids-Hunter age 6, Audrey age 10, both at Wooster. 

We also have a dog, Bo, rescued from Adam working 

with ThV this Spring and a former barn cat turned 

house kitty Pickles. 


Whatever God blesses me with. I’d love to be here 

serving for MANY, MANY years and keep growing our 

clinic to serve as many as possible. This is my home! I’m 

here for the long haul to be a blessing in the community!

Shelly Strange 

Centennial Insurance Agency/agent 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Bryant, Arkansas and attended Arkansas State University 

in Jonesboro. The biggest education has been life experience. 


I married my husband, Doug Strange, in 1998 and have lived, 

volunteered and worked in Faulkner County since then. 


I was lucky enough to fall into the insurance world completely by accident, 

which is a theme for me, and it has always been something that I have 

enjoyed and learned from. The thing about insurance is that just when 

you think that you may have it down – you find out something new! 


I love the people and the fact that we are still a small town, even though 

it feels bigger every day. We are so very fortunate to live where we 

live – I think that we sort of take it for granted. 


My husband – I don’t give him enough credit but 

I always trust his opinion – he’s a pretty smart dude. 


Doug and I have three daughters. Hannah is 

24 and lives in Plano, Texas. She’s working 

in insurance now, too. Ashby is 19 and is 

a freshman at the University of Arkansas 

in Fayetteville, majoring in Animal Science. 

Harleigh, 16, is a junior at Conway High School. 

Doug moved here in 1983, graduated from 

Conway High School and played football at 

UCA. He works in the insurance industry, as well. 


I enjoy baking, gardening, traveling with my 3 girls and 

husband. Our newest venture is a little “farming” – horses, 

a cow named Daisy, goats and chickens…good times. 


More graduations, hopefully a few weddings somewhere 

down the road, some grandbabies and just living the dream! 


Do what you love and love what you do – 

it’s the best road to happiness. 


Courtney Matyja 

Arkansas Hearing and Audiology/Audiologist 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I am originally from Marshall, but moved to Faulkner County in the mid-80s, attending Vilonia Schools. 

I went on to achieve my Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology and Speech Pathology from UALR, Master of 

Science in Audiology from UAMS, and Au.D. (Doctor of Audiology) from the University of Florida. 


I have lived and practiced here for several years, so opening on my own here just makes sense. 


I have worked for many different companies and always felt I was limited to how I 

could help people to communicate. Starting my own practice allows me the freedom 

to work with multiple manufacturers, as well as take the time to really get to know 

each patient, allowing me to better help their hearing abilities. 


I have always loved living here—it feels like a small town, but has so much to offer. 


Growing up, my grandfather, who happens to be the reason I am an Audiologist, 

always told me “Good, Better, Best: Never let it rest until your good is better and 

your better is best.” So with everything I do, I put my best into it. That doesn’t 

mean I am the best at everything, just that I put all my heart into each thing I do. 

I can’t forget that God is the one who gave me the talents to do what I do every 

day. He is the reason I am where I am today. 


You will find me a number of places but rarely at our house. I have coached 

youth softball for six years now, and still sometimes manage to play a little 

myself. My family loves going to the lake, so in the summertime that’s 

where you will find us on most weekends. 


I have been a member of the Junior Auxiliary of Conway for three years 

and was the president last year. I have also been a part of the Conway 

Regional Women’s Council. 

Are you involved in any professional organizations? 

I am currently the vice-president of education for the Arkansas Academy 

of Audiology, and a member of the American Speech Language and 

Hearing Association, and American Academy of Audiology. 


I have been married to my husband, Shay, for seven years. He is 

finishing out his last couple of months before he retires from the 

Arkansas National Guard after 28 years of service to our country. We have 

five amazing kids. Luke is a junior at UCA, Brayden is a sophomore at Vilonia 

High School, Laney is in sixth grade at Vilonia Intermediate School, Noah just 

started kindergarten at Vilonia Primary School, and Chloey attends Conway 

Christian in the K3 program. 


Owning your own business is rewarding but also challenging. It’s not going 

to be easy, but what in life is? You will make mistakes, everyone does! Set 

realistic goals and work at them every day. 


Centennial Bank 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Nancy Phillips 

Centennial Bank, Mortgage Loan Officer 


I was raised in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. I attended the University 

of Arkansas at Fayetteville and transferred to the University of 

Arkansas at Little Rock, where I received a bachelor’s degree in 

business administration. 


Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not 

on your own understanding, in all ways submit to him and he will 

make your path straight.” 

What do you love most about working/living here? 

Upon moving to Conway, we immediately noticed the positive, 

progressive and loving people we met. We think having the three 

colleges in town brings an optimistic energy to the community that 

helps all succeed in the challenges we face. 


We look forward to the opportunity to continue our personal and 

business growth through the inspiration of the Lord and all those 

he brings into our lives. 


Do not get discouraged! Remember the lyrics from a Garth Brooks 

song, “Some of God’s greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.” 

Ashley Newman 

Centennial Bank, Mortgage Originator 


I grew up in Vilonia and graduated from UCA with a 

bachelor’s degree in business administration. 

Why is community involvement important to you? 

I believe community involvement is important for business 

leaders as well as everyday citizens. It has personally enriched my 

knowledge of what happens behind the scenes to make a huge 

impact on different facets of our communities. 

Lindsey D. French 

Centennial Bank, Mortgage Loan Officer 


I grew up in Mena and moved to Conway to attend UCA. I graduated 

in 2003 with a bachelor’s degree in business management. 


Success in the mortgage business comes from good time management, 

staying involved in your community and always making 

your customer feel like a priority. We have a great team of behind 

the scenes people here at Centennial that I trust and depend on 

tremendously. 

From left: 

Lindsey D. French 

Nancy Phillips 

Ashley Newman 



WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Amy Johnson, MD, Conway Women’s Health Center 

Lauren Nolen, MD, Conway Obstetrics and Gynecology 

Debra Lawrence, MD, Conway Women’s Health Center 

Katy Cox, MD, Conway Obstetrics and Gynecology 

Brandie Martin, MD, Conway Women’s Health Center 

Carole Jackson, MD, Conway Obstetrics and Gynecology 

Courtney Sick, MD, Renaissance Women’s Center 

Keitha Holland, MD, Conway Obstetrics and Gynecology 

It all started with eight girls who 

dreamed of being physicians. 

Each day eight of Conway’s finest 

female OB-GYNs provide expert care 

during the most important moments 

of their patients’ lives. Together with 

Conway Regional Health System and 

their male colleagues, they deliver more 

than 1,800 babies per year. 

Guided by numerous years of experience, 

Drs. Katy Cox, Keitha Holland, 

Carole Jackson, Amy Johnson, Debra 

Lawrence, Brandie Martin, Lauren 

Nolen and Courtney Sick build life-long 

relationships with families and follow 



WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

their patients throughout their childbearing 

years and beyond. 

The Conway Regional Women’s Center 

staff provides child birth preparation 

and classes on baby basics for parents 

and even grandparents. The Conway 

Regional clinical team works in 

collaboration with the OB-GYNs to 

provide compassionate, personalized 

care that includes the entire family in 

the birthing process. Following recent 

renovations in Conway Regional’s 

Labor & Delivery unit, each room now 

has an extra special space for family and 

friends to gather close to mom during 

this once-in-a-lifetime event. 

Once baby arrives, Certified Lactation 

Consultants are available to provide 

inpatient and outpatient assistance 

and support as mothers navigate the 

process of feeding their babies. If a new 

baby is having difficulty, Pediatricians 

at Conway Regional have the support 

of a strategic Nursery Alliance with 

Arkansas Children’s Hospital. The 

alliance has enabled more babies to 

receive care closer to home in Faulkner 

County than ever before. 

Conway Regional also provides a 

full range of women’s diagnostic and 

treatment services from the Tomo 3D 

mammography system to da Vinci 

Robotic assisted surgery and the Fabulous 

You Boutique for female cancer patients. 

The patient satisfaction rating at Conway 

Regional for Women’s Services ranks in 

the upper 90th percentile nationally and 

Conway Regional has been rated number 

one in Arkansas for Women’s Health by 

CareChex ® . CareChex ® is an information 

service that scores, rates, ranks and 

compares inpatient quality performance 

in general, acute, non-federal U.S. 

hospitals in 38 clinical categories using 

publicly available data. 

None of this would have been possible 

without eight women who achieved 

their dreams of being physicians. 


Rachel Thompson Deal 

Rachel T Deal DDS 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Ripley, Tennessee. I attended the University 

of Tennessee at Knoxville and later attended the University 

of Tennessee College of Dentistry, where I received a 

Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2003. 

How did you get the concept for your business? 

After dental school, I worked under the tutelage of a 

prestigious pediatric dentist in Little Rock. It was at this 

time that I discovered her niche for providing dentistry to 

younger patients. I have been treating adults and children 

of all ages in Greenbrier since 2004. 


I am an avid horseback rider and golfer. 


I work year round in the community to educate parents 

and children on oral health. My team and I donate our 

time giving instruction and demonstrations on proper oral 

hygiene and providing free oral screenings and toothbrushes. 

My “Dental Health Month” presentations are 

highly sought after by local school districts and thoroughly 

enjoyed by my younger patients (especially after meeting 

Timmy the Tooth). My staff and I are always eager to 

contribute to local and regional health fairs and clinics. 


I am a member of the American Dental Association, 

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and an 

associate member of the American Orthodontic 

Society. I attended the American Academy 

of Facial Aesthetics, where I learned Botox 

and Dermal Filler treatment techniques to 

enhance the smile. In 2013, I was added to 

the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who and 

was named One of America’s Top Dentists 

by the Consumers’ Research Council of 

America. I am a DOCS Education member 

and have completed DOCS Education 

Oral Sedation Dentistry and Pediatric 

Sedation Dentistry programs. 


I have two sons, 12 and 10 

years old. I spend a lot of 

time with my parents, three 

siblings and their children. 

Tami Mitchell-Davis 

Tami Mitchell-Davis, Realtor, Team Davis, RE/MAX Elite Real Estate 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Where did you grow up? 

Born and raised in Conway, and got my BA and BSE 

from UCA. I also have a master’s degree in educational 

leadership from Arkansas Tech University. 


My grandfather raised my dad and his 

siblings here, so I have always known 

what a special place Faulkner County 

is. As a little girl, my daddy would take 

my sister and me to Brown Cemetery, 

an old family cemetery where I could 

see generations of my family, as well as 

others from the county. The people of 

Faulkner County have always been quick 

to help others in need. That was never 

more apparent than when the tornadoes hit 

Vilonia not once, but twice, and people were 

wanting to know how to help before dawn hit 

the following morning. It’s a very special place 

to call home. 

How are you involved 

in your community? 

I am on the Board of Directors for the 

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Public Schools Foundation. This is 

very rewarding for me, as I spent 21 years in education 

and love my alma mater. I am also a member 

of the Conway Symphony Guild and the Conway 

Regional Women’s Council. I support Haven House, 

Bethlehem House and other organizations that help 

those in need. 

Involved in any professional organizations? 

I am a member of the Faulkner County Board of 

Realtors, the Arkansas Realtors Association, and I 

am a graduate of the Arkansas Realtors Association 

Graduate Realtors Leadership Academy. 


I have two sons: Ethan, 21 a junior at UCA majoring 

in sports broadcast journalism and Mitchell, 17, a 

senior at Conway High School. Mitchell will also 

be a third generation UCA Bear. My mother, Jo Ann 

Mitchell, was the former owner of Jo-la-Ru Salon and 

was in business in Faulkner County for more than 40 

years when she and my dad sold the business.

Angela de Freitas 

The de Freitas Team, Keller Williams Realty Central 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Where did you grow up and get your education 

I grew up in several parts of Arkansas and attended high school in Conway. I received my bachelor’s 

degree at the University of Memphis, and master’s degree at the University of Florida. 


Even though I have lived outside Conway and even Arkansas since 1990, my family has been here, 

and I have regularly come back for visits. Once my husband and I started a family, I just knew that 

I wanted to return to Conway to raise our children, and so in November of 2012 we moved back. 


Feeling that I can make a positive contribution to people’s lives is very important for me. 

My mother, Zettie Caudle, had been in Real Estate, and over the years I have seen how 

she was able to help people successfully make one of the most important decisions 

they will ever make—buying a house. I learned a lot from my mother and have 

continued to evolve my business, building my team and establishing systems to better 

serve my clients. Making the right real estate decision is very important for people’s 

overall quality of life and hence my slogan: Sell Smart. Buy Well. Live Happy! 


Being able to understand my client’s needs, being an expert in my field, timely and 

clear communication, and last but not least, focus on client satisfaction. The fact that 

I am a working mom who has to juggle kids, a house and a career, helps me relate and 

understand where other families are and how I can best help them in their real estate needs. 


My biggest hobby is spending time with my family. I love to go on adventures and travel 

with my family, family movie and dance nights, love working out, and the Razorbacks! 


I am an active member of the First United Methodist Church, and currently serve as 

co-chair of the Church and Society Committee and the chair of the Early Childhood 

Center Steering Committee. I am a member of P.E.O., Chapter BE. I serve on the 

steering committee of the Women’s Leadership Network and serve as a mentor. 


I belong to the Faulkner County Board of Realtors ARPAC as committee chair, 

Arkansas Realtors Association Risk Reduction Committee, and Professional 

Standards Committee 


My family is my “why.” I am married and have three children ages 9, 6 and almost 5. 

All three kids are involved in school activities, sports, and music. As a busy wife, mom, 

business owner and active community member, there are times when life can be hectic, 

but my family keeps me grounded in the now and also in why I do what I do. Being an 

example to my children in pursuing goals and being a positive part of society is important 

to me. 


I would encourage someone starting out to really do some soul searching and know their 

“why.” It is essential to have something to fall back on for those days that are difficult. 

Your “why” will help you push through hard seasons, and I find the biggest successes are 

on the other side of difficult times. 


Christi Johnson 

Keller Johnson Construction, INC 

Capital Investments of Conway, LLC 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Conway and a graduate of UALR with a BSE in Early Childhood Education. 


I was born and raised in Conway, so it makes sense that this is where I ended up. I love this 

community and what it represents. I couldn’t imagine doing business or starting a business 

anywhere else. 


Faulkner County is a thriving and generous community, built on supporting local businesses. 

Everyone works together to grow and bring prosperity to our community. 


Determination. My grandmother taught my brother and I very hard work ethics and 

morals that I still use today. My grandmother used to always say money doesn’t grow on 

trees. If you want something, you have to get out there and sweat for it; it’s not going to 

be handed to you. 


I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and traveling. 


I enjoy participating in local non-profit and Chamber of Commerce events, 

as well as serving as the Chair for the Lip Sync for Life Committee which 

benefits the American Cancer Society. The Lip Sync committee hosts 

numerous events throughout the year and assists The Real Men Wear 

Pink Campaign in Faulkner County. 


Member of the Faulkner County Homebuilders Association, and Arkansas Self 

Storage Association, and our businesses are members of the Chamber. 


I am married to Keller Johnson. We have three children: Kristen, Kerrick and 

Kinleigh and three grandchildren: Jaxson, Gavin and McKenzie 


Have a plan. Never stop building meaningful relationships. Set goals in 

increments rather than trying to achieve your ten-year vision in one year. 

Find someone older that has been successful and use them as a mentor. 

Always remember you only get one name, do something with that name 

that when people hear it, they think good. 


Brianne (Bri) Reed 

Urban Society Salon 

Co Owner & Lead Stylist 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Conway, and went to Conway High School. 

I went to Paul Mitchell in Little Rock where I received my 

cosmetology license and cosmetology instructor license. 

What brought you to Faulkner county to open a business/work? 

I’ve grown up in Faulkner County, and consider it home! 


I’ve always wanted to open up my own salon! It’s been a 

huge dream of mine. My whole idea for the salon was to 

create an atmosphere that was like none other. I wanted it 

to feel trendy, modern, and inviting. Our town is filled with 

young adults like myself, so my desire was to create a place 

that we love going to. 


working/living in Faulkner county? 

I absolutely love working in downtown Conway. 

It feels like one big family! I love being able to walk 

to local businesses around me, whether that be the 

bank or going to lunch. 


I am a member at The Summit Church here in Conway, 

and my husband and I are small group leaders there! 

Tell us about your family 

I’ve been married to my husband, Ethan for almost 

3 years now. We have a 9 month old daughter 

named Ellie Kate. 


I attribute all of my success to the Lord. My family 

and I are truly blessed! I also couldn’t have opened 

this business without my husband, Ethan. He’s been 

the brains behind it all, and made it all work. We 

make a great team! 


Maureen Skinner 

Therapist (Licensed Psychological Examiner) and 

Candidate for Arkansas State Senate, District 35 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Fox, Arkansas (well, “grew up” is relative, I’ve gotten older, I may never actually “grow up”). 

I have an Associate of Arts degree from ASU, and both a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Science 

degree from UCA. I was a late bloomer, only finishing my education after having kids. 


Private practice mental health has long been a resource in Faulkner Co., and it’s not an idea I could “take credit 

for.” I work for Ken Clark, founder of Chenal Family Therapy, PLC, Conway office. I would never take credit for 

his concept, but my values related to helping others and providing a safe space for people to work on things–to 

encourage, empower and equip them with the tools to improve their lives–we are very much in agreement on that! 



I refer to Conway as the biggest small town ever. I love Faulkner County. We have arts and culture, 

music, theater and craft, we have fine and fun dining, nightlife and shopping. Five minutes in any 

direction, and you have all the things that make Arkansas amazing—water to swim, fish or boat/ 

kayak, places for hiking, beautiful views, open green spaces. As a country girl, I also love that you 

can have a pizza delivered, and that there’s trash pick-up. LOL. 


Not believing people who say “you can’t…” It’s been a combination of hard work and the 

support of an amazing bunch of people. 


I crochet hats. Like, obsessively. It started as a hobby and has grown into a business. 

I also teach it as a method to reduce anxiety. I love to garden, and I’m remodeling 

my house. I love the process of making broken things beautiful again. 


I live and work in Conway. My daughter is in public school here, which means I 

attend choir concerts and football games. I support the farmers markets and local 

business, and I’m grateful for the family-owned restaurants where I eat! One of 

the biggest steps I’ve taken to be involved in my community is to run for office— 

Arkansas State Senate, District 35. Through this process I have the privilege of 

collaborating and working with several other (moms, dads, business owners, 

grandmothers, educators) local candidates running for state and county positions 

and seats on the quorum court. I’ve sat on forums, taken tours, participated 

in events and attended meetings, providing me insight into the community. 

(The quorum court oversees the $40 MILLION county budget). I support 

many local community resources such as the Children’s Advocacy Alliance, 

Conway Cradle Care, Conway Career Center, Bethlehem House, etc. 

through charitable donations or assistance with resources. 


Member of American Association of University Women; mentor for UCA 

Women’s Leadership Network Mentoring Program; 

member of League of Women Voters, a non-partisan 

group working to empower voters and defend 

democracy; member of ACLU and work to 

protect the rights of those who may not always 

have a voice; and work-related organizations. 


Surround yourself with positive people. Be a 

helper. Do the things that scare you. Lean into the 

discomfort because that’s where the magic happens.

Detra Clark 

Detra Clark LCSW LLC 

Licensed Mental Health Therapist 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Morrilton. I received my undergraduate degree from Arkansas State 

University and master’s degree from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. 


I moved here in 2006 to accept a position at Counseling Associates Inc. as a school-based 

case manager while completing my graduate degree at the U of A at Little Rock. 


After working as a licensed mental health therapist in both a community mental 

health and a private practice group setting, a good friend, Brandie Martin, 

brainstormed with me on the idea of having a therapist housed in the Conway 

Women’s Health Center. The concept was centered around providing total care for 

women and couples collaboratively, though our practices function independently. 


I adore the community and the warmness of Faulkner County. I value the heart 

and openness of the people and the way they embrace individuals from all walks 

of life. The support of my practice has made being a small business owner one of 

the easiest things I’ve ever done. Living in the community that I serve has allowed 

me to establish invaluable relationships both personally and professionally. 


Absolutely the favor of God. He has always been so faithful to connect me 

with the right people, to direct my steps, and cover me in my ignorance as 

I have had learning curves along the way. He truly has ordered my steps, 

and I see His hand in building my counseling practice with the blessing 

of clients who allow me to witness their journey towards healing. 


I am a member of The National Association of Social Workers, 

and the American Association of Christian Counselors. 


My husband Bryan and I have four fun, wonderful children who are the 

cutest kids in the world to us. They’re very different in their personalities, 

which keeps us on our toes. They provide us with hours of free entertainment, 

laughs, and sibling spats until we crawl into bed at night and then repeat. Kayla 

is our 14-year-old cheerleader who loves to read. She has the best heart, gives 

generously, and is our babysitter for her younger siblings. I want to be Kayla when 

I grow up. Micah is our 10-year-old outgoing baseball player who is a friend to all he 

meets. His compassion and heart of gold are at the core of who he is! Channing is my 

4-year-old look alike. He is witty, hilarious, opinionated, charming and loving! Last 

but certainly not least is our 1.5-year-old Phoenix nicknamed Phoebecakes and Miss 

Arizona. She is cute as a button, loves her siblings, and sets the tone of our house. 


Conway has been home to my family for over 10 years. Although it’s bittersweet, 

our family will be relocating to Twin Cities, Minnesota in January 2019 for my 

husband’s job. We are excited for this new chapter of our life and looking forward 

to beautiful white winters, but will miss our family, church and friends more than 

words can express. I will continue to feature an article as the wellness contributor 

for Faulkner Lifestyle. We will look forward to visits home to attend church 

services, eat wonderful desserts from Patticakes, and spinach artichoke 

dip from Mike’s Place while catching up with our forever friends! 



WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Morgan Shaw 

Owner, Color Beauty Bar & Boutique 

Color is a one-stop beauty experience. We offer 

all things hair. We have a makeup bar for event 

makeup, lash extensions/tints/lifts, sugar waxing, 

brow makeovers, and boutique shopping. We 

will soon add custom spray tanning as well. 

Where are you from? 

I grew up in Fort Smith and received my 

bachelor’s degree from UCA in family 

and consumer sciences. 


My parents moved to Conway for my 

dad’s job in the oil field in 2009. I’ve 

been here ever since and truly consider 

Conway my hometown, and knew I 

wanted to establish roots here. 

How did you get your idea or concept 

for your business? 

My husband and I got married in 2010, and 

I remember not being able to find ONE 

place I could check off all my wedding day 

boxes. That’s always been in the back of my 

head when I go shopping for makeup, get a 

spray tan, go get my hair done, etc. Why am 

I having to go to so many different places 

to do all these things? Anytime you go to a 

bigger city, or one right outside of a bigger 

city, there are “beauty bars” or “one-stop 

shops.” Places to go for a true experience 

and for the expertise of the people working 

there. I wanted to bring that to Conway. 

There’s a generational shift in the beauty 

industry right now, it’s all about the 

experience you provide. You can be the 

best of the best at your talent, but the 

experience is what keeps people loyal 

these days. Ultimately, I knew I wanted 

to bring something totally different 

to Conway. Something that is fun, 

colorful, new, and truly welcoming. 

Something that is founded on mutual 

respect between boss and employee, 

a place where my stylists feel just 

as at home as our clients/customers 

do. I worked for six months to piece 

together the perfect team of women. 

Women that could bring it all to the 

table; talent, personality, and education. 

What do you love most 

about working/living here? 

I LOVE Conway! My husband was born 

and raised here, so he always has the 

itch to move somewhere else, and that’s 

understandable. But, bless his heart, this 

feels like home to me. I came from Fort 

Smith where it’s very industrial, and 

residential is very separated from the 

business side of town. Conway feels 

like a small community and just feels 

like the perfect flow of businesses and 

residential. I feel like I’m in a small town 

when I’m out shopping, even though our 

population is substantial. 

To what do you attribute 

your success? 

My parents for teaching me the value of 

hard work. My husband for encouraging 

me to follow any dream, big or small. 

My family and close friends because 

it truly takes a village to make our life 

work. My gang of girls at Color. They 

are the absolute best at what they do, 

and I am forever humbled and thankful 

that they believed in my vision and took 

a chance on a new business. 

Morgan Shaw, 

Owner 


Color Beauty Bar 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


My husband, Jon, is my rock. He works 

in sales for major corporations and has 

busted his booty to provide for his family 

since day one. He’s a total rock star and I’m 

proud to have him by my side. We have 

three beautiful babies that we live and 

breathe for. JJ will be six this year. He just 

started Kg and is a soccer star. Jamesyn is 

our 4-year-old daughter—the sassiest babe 

you’ll ever meet. A free spirit who loves 

to sing and dance. Jack is our youngest, at 

almost one, and very laid back and loving. 


Developing and growing Color. We hope 

to expand our services. We just purchased 

a new home that we hope to stay in for a 

while. So truly establishing ourselves as a 

family and making roots is top priority. 

Advice for someone just starting out? 

To stay true to yourself. If you let others 

into your life to experience who you are 

and where your passions lie, they will 

be drawn to supporting and loving you 

through it. 

Meet the Stylists 

Hannah Linker > Hannah has been doing 

hair, makeup, and brows for 4 years. She 

was previously the arch expert at Ulta and 

is our lead brow specialist here at Color. 

Hannah is a total pro at everything she 

touches but her favorite thing to do is 

definitely brow makeovers. Hannah has the 

best laugh you will ever hear and will have 

you in tears from laughing so much. 

Lauren Treat > Lauren has been doing 

hair for 3 years. She stays booked on 

the weekends styling photoshoots and 

weddings all over Arkansas. She’s been 

involved with so many dreamy events, 

she always keeps us wanting more. She 

has the biggest heart and is one of those 

people you just instantly love. 

Taylor Mayhood > Taylor came out of 

cosmetology school killin’ the hair game. 

She comes by it naturally. She’s been 

doing hair for two years now. Taylor 

keeps us grounded, she is the perfect 

balance of fun and dedication. 

Tali Douglas > Tali has been doing hair for 

4 years now. She is a balayage specialist and 

came from a salon in Denver. We are lucky 

to have her on our team, she brings a lot of 

happiness with her and keeps the shop fun! 

Jessica Brazil > Jessica is new to the hair 

world. She just came out of school, but, 

like Taylor, it’s something that comes 

naturally to her. She’s been doing hair 

since high school and always knew it was 

what she was meant to be doing. She is a 

blonde and extension specialist and loves 

dimensional colors. She brings a lot of 

laughs and kindness to our salon, we just 

love her personality! 

Austyn Brown > Austyn is our lash expert. 

She has been doing lash extensions for 

5 years now and is often sought after 

for lash corrections. She’s a total pro and 

is very passionate and tedious about 

the quality of her work. She also does 

lash lifts/tints, event makeup, and sugar 

waxing. Austyn has the best personality, 

she always keeps us laughing. 

From left to right: 

Austyn Brown 

Lauren Treat 

Morgan Shaw 

Hannah Linker 

Jessica Brazil 

Tali Douglas 

Taylor Mayhood 


Lauren Hum 

Permanent Cosmetics and Microblading 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Conway and am a graduate of UCA. Later, I went to Cosmetology school at 

The Salon Professional Academy in North Little Rock and then sought out my body art 

license to begin practicing cosmetic tattooing. 


Conway is where I live with my husband and son and is where I wanted to stay. There 

was no one in our town offering permanent cosmetics, so it was a natural choice to 

open my business in Conway. 


When I first began my career in the beauty industry, I had full intentions of being a 

hairstylist. I began hearing about this new beauty trend, Eyebrow Microblading, and 

thought that would be an interesting add-on service I could do for a client here and there. 

I never dreamed of how successful and sought after it would become. Within six months 

I quit doing hair to focus all my attention on offering and growing my microblading 

and permanent cosmetic business. I now offer several different brow techniques and 

permanent eyeliner. 


What I love most about working and living in Faulkner County are the people. There 

is a culture of helping one another to create a progressive, forward-moving town 

that is thriving for so many businesses. I have received so much support and 

encouragement from so many people in our community. I love the small 

town feel with some of the bigger city perks. I don’t think I would 

have had the opportunity to do what I am doing now if I had started 

my career somewhere other than Conway. 


My friends and family were very supportive, if not a little 

surprised when I decided to follow my dream of being 

self-employed in the beauty industry, but they helped me 

in every way they could. I had so many sweet friends and 

family help me along the way, acting as my first “clients” 

through school. Also, I will brag and say I have the best 

clients anyone could ask for who have spread the word to 

help my business grow. I know that’s the key to me being 

able to do what I love every day. I never want to quit learning. 

My job is so artistically driven that I am constantly learning and 

improving on my technique. It never gets boring because every 

client is unique. 


For the future of my business I would love to continue expanding to offer 

different techniques and services for permanent cosmetics and skin services. 


Renee Stone 

emerge, owner and operator 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I’ve lived in Conway my entire life! I graduated from UCA in 2005, 

where I received a Bachelor of Arts in mass communication and a 

Bachelor of Arts in speech communication with a minor in business. 


Faulkner County is home to me. I’ve lived here my entire life, and there’s 

no other place I would want my own business and where I would want 

to raise my family than in Faulkner County! 


I’ve been involved in the pageant industry since I was a little girl. I love 

fashion and helping others. emerge allows me to do all the things that 

I love and that are important to me. I get to help customers daily be 

the best version of themselves and find the perfect outfit or dress that 

allows them to feel beautiful and confident for a special event. Above 

everything else, I am fortunate to have my children with me every day at 

work. 11 years ago, when I opened my store I knew that one day I would 

hopefully get to have children and would want them with me, so I could 

raise them and have a career to help support them. 


I love the atmosphere, people, relationships, community and all the 

activities that come along with living in Faulkner County. 


God. I have always said that God is the leader and owner of my business 

emerge. I just run it for Him! I know without a doubt that the only reason 

we are successful and still open today is due to Him. And I would not 

be where I am today without my parents. My mom works for me, 

and she is my best friend and would do absolutely anything for me. 

Everyone knows my mom and loves working with her. She’s fun and 

a whole lot of crazy but most of all will make you feel like family. 


I love to sing and love to perform for others. Cooking is something 

that I absolutely love to do even more now that I’m older 

and I have several mouths to feed! You might say that I’m a 

Food Network-aholic. If I could have people over every day 

and cook for them I would. I enjoy volunteering and giving 

back to organizations and our communities. 


I volunteer and coordinate a fashion show for the Women’s 

Shelter of Central Arkansas Great Escape every year, and I 

volunteer for AETN telethons. I’m the director of three pageants: 

Miss Arkansas Merry Christmas, Miss 

Arkansas Diamond State Pageant and 

Toad Suck Daze Pageant. 

Involved in any professional 

organizations? 

I’m a sponsor and supporter of the 

Miss Arkansas Outstanding Teen 

Pageant, Miss Arkansas Pageant, 

Faulkner County Fair Pageant and 

the Arkansas State Fair Pageant. 


Jackie Wright 

Candidate for Faulkner County Justice of the Peace, District 5 

Capital and Conflicts Attorney 

Where did you grow up and go to school? 

I grew up in Conway. I’m a graduate of 

Hendrix College and the William H. Bowen 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

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I am blessed with supportive family 

and friends. Throughout my education, 

several teachers encouraged 

and supported me and my desire 

to be an attorney. 

How are you involved 

in your community? 

I’m president of my Property Owner’s 

Association, a Teen Court volunteer, 

a mentor and board member of the Y.E.S. 

program, an usher at ACTS Church in 

Conway, a public speaker for local organizations 

and churches, and teach Business Law 

at Central Baptist College. 

Are you involved in any 

professional organizations? 


Do what you love. You will always find joy 

in helping other people. 

Lauren Cook 

Owner and Cosmetologist at The Beauty Bar 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Mt. Vernon. After that, I attended Arkansas 

Beauty School of Conway for my Cosmetology license. 

How did you get your idea for your business? 

I had known since I was a senior that I wanted to do 

hair and own my own business. On my 25th Birthday 

in 2015, I went to Little Rock to pamper myself, and I 

got my hair blown out at a blowout bar, which is a place 

where you just get your hair shampooed and styled. I fell 

in love with the concept. I knew I could never give up 

my love of coloring hair, doing nails, and special event 

hair and makeup. So, I decided to open a “beauty bar”, 

where we can do more than just blowouts and provide a 

range of beauty services. I wanted to go a step above the 

typical salon, since our area already has several. 


I love to write! I have a blog that I keep under wraps. I 

also love to buy and sell jewelry and accessories, and I 

love to organize fundraisers. 


I mostly donate to those in need through MACS. I do a 

toy drive or an angel tree every year for Christmas, and 

it all goes straight to MACS kids. Rhizo 

Kids is a charitable organization that was 

formed to raise money for research for 

Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata 

(RCDP). RCDP is a genetic disorder that 

is a fatal form of dwarfism, and it is 

rare, affecting fewer than 100 children 

worldwide, my cousin, Makenna 

Loyd, being one of them. 


I’m a police wife and a boy mom. 

My husband Andy works for 

the Faulkner County Sheriff’s 

Office as a criminal investigator. 

We have two sons, Aeson (7) 

and Maddox (4). We also have a 

mini schnauzer and a bunny. 


St. Joseph School 

Tamara McMillan 

St. Joseph Elementary - 2nd Grade Teacher 


I grew up in Hunter, Kansas and got my education at Kansas 

State University-Manhattan, KS. 

What inspired you to go into your line of work? 

I’m in the business of forming kids to be the best they can be 

and make a difference in the world. 


I love living in Faulkner County because the towns are not too 

large but offer everything we need. I love working at St. Joseph 

because we have smaller class sizes, wonderful teachers and 

staff to work with, sweet children, and supportive parents. 


My success in the classroom is due to hard work, patience, and 

love for the students. 


I enjoy going to flea markets and vintage fairs. I love to look for 

pieces that seem to have a story to tell. I would much rather 

have something a little old/well loved than something brand 

new and modern. Although, I do appreciate modern technology! 


I’m very active in my church, Oak Bowery Baptist Church. My 

husband and I also have a prison ministry that we enjoy and find 

very rewarding. We go to both men’s and women’s jails/prisons. 


Our future in Faulkner County—I plan on continuing to teach 

for a few more years. After retiring my husband and I plan 

on continuing with our prison ministry, Lord willing. We will 

enjoy spending even more time with 

family and friends. Perhaps travel 

might even fit in there somewhere. 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Penny Bassham 

High School Art Teacher at St. Joseph School 


My earliest years were spent in Blue Springs, Missouri. When I was 

9 years old we moved to Salem, Arkansas, where I graduated from 

high school. The following two years were spent at Crowley’s Ridge 

College in Paragould. I continued my education at UCA. 


I moved to Conway because I wanted to teach and UCA was 

considered to have the best education programs in Arkansas. 

What inspired you to go into your line of work? 

In 5th grade I noticed how much influence teachers have on their 

students, and how fulfilling it must be to guide future generations. 


When I was young my hometown shut down after 5pm, with the 

exception of a few businesses, but here there is always something 

to do, like going to a play, a restaurant, shopping or fishing. The 

people here are friendly, and if you want to socialize there are 

many different groups and organizations to join. 


I love art and working with kids, so teaching and sharing what I 

know about art is wonderful. 

Any hobbies you want to share? 

I love drawing floor plans for houses and looking at architecture 

magazines. I like to travel and have been to Italy, France, Greece 

and a few other places. It’s exciting going someplace to see the 

architecture, artwork and places you have studied about. 


I face paint for different organizations/events 

like Kids Fest St. Joseph Bazar and a few 

others. I volunteer for Art Fest, and every 

other year our school art program has a 

fundraiser event called ARTragin Cajun. 

Any professional organizations? 

Member of the National Art Educators 

Association and Arkansas Art Educators, 

and served as the AAE Newsletter 

Editor for 2 years and then AAE 

Regional Director for 4 years. 

Last year I was involved with 

CAFTA (Conway Alliance 

for the Arts). 

Any advice for someone 

just starting out? 

Find a career that fills 

more than your wallet, 

find friends that fill more 

than space and time in 

your life, and make time 

to play and create. 


Angi McDaniel 

Nabholz, Director of Marketing & Communications 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Where did you grow up and go to college? 

I grew up in Lead Hill in north Arkansas. I graduated 

from UCA with a bachelor’s degree in art and then 

went on to graduate from UALR with a master’s of 

business administration. 


I came to Conway to attend UCA. After graduating, I 

moved to Little Rock to pursue my master’s degree. Four 

years later my husband and I decided Conway was where 

we wanted to raise our family, so we moved back in 2008. 

Tell us about your career choice. 

Two years ago, I joined Nabholz and haven’t looked back. 

It was my first position outside of the non-profit sector, 

but immediately I knew I made the right decision. My 

family has a long history of being in the construction 

industry, so it was a bit like coming home to me. Nabholz 

is a very forward-thinking company but with a profound 

respect for their history, especially here in Faulkner 

County. They are constantly looking at ways to grow and 

improve their services and their employees. It’s really like 

a big family – they really do care about their employees. 


I like going to antique stores and flea markets. I’m a sucker 

for anything that can be repainted or repurposed. 


My husband, Jeff, is from Searcy County. He 

is in medical sales for the western half of 

Arkansas, so he travels quite a bit. Our two 

boys – Jackson (13) and Lucas (9) attend 

school in Conway. With both playing baseball, 

when we’re not at the fields practicing, 

we’re usually in the front yard throwing the 

ball around. My husband and both boys like 

to deer hunt, so in the fall we spend a lot 

of time at my parent’s farm in Lead Hill. 

Advice for someone just starting out? 

Work hard. Find an organization with 

a mission you believe in. Say yes when 

asked to do something that might be 

above and beyond your responsibilities. 

You’ll learn something new and earn the 

reputation of being a responsible team 

member who cares about the success of 

your organization. 

Patti Stobaugh 

PattiCakes Bakery & Stoby’s Restaurant 

Where did you grow up? 

Born in Montana, then Texas, Arizona and Arkansas! 


I grew up cooking and baking with my German grandmother. 

She was a jewel! My love for baking was developed at an early 

age. In 2005, I left my corporate job without a contingency 

plan. All I really knew was I wanted to do something different. 

A small cake shop next to Stoby’s in Russellville was closing. 

We needed more commercial kitchen space in Russellville, 

so it seemed a natural transition. Obviously, I was clueless 

about owning and baking on a commercial scale. It’s the polar 

opposite of baking at home! 


Even though I’m a transplant, I LOVE living in Conway. It’s 

a perfect place for me. 


Does anyone ever feel they are truly successful? The reason 

our doors are still open can be attributed to a ton of grace, 

loving to solve problems and the best coworkers. 

Hobbies you want to share? 

My grandkids are top priority. Past 

that, I have a remake of a vintage 

camper. Animal rescue is dear to 

my heart. 



Volunteering is important to me. I serve as the Vice President 

of the Retail Bakers of America, a national organization 

committed to education, certifications and community of 

retail bakeries. I am a board 

member of the Chamber 

of Commerce, serving on 

the Executive and Finance 

committees. 

What does the future 

hold for you here? 

Since I have zero plans 

to retire, I would like 

to cut back on work 

a bit to spend more 

time with the grands 

and to camp. Past that, 

I am working hard to 

keep the doors open at 

PattiCakes and Stoby’s. 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR

Linda Linn 

Board Member at First Security Bank and 

owner of Linn’s Auto, and Linn Farms & Timber 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Bee Branch on a dairy farm. My parents are the late Willard and Reba Stark. 

I graduated from South Side High School and began ASTC (now UCA) in 1962. 


Along with a group of local investors, I helped organize and found First Community Bank 

in Conway in 1990. Along with the other board members, I helped facilitate the bank’s 

merger with First Security Bank. I have served two years as Chairman of First Community 

Bank, and continue to serve on the First Security Bank Advisory Board. 


We love living and working in Conway, Faulkner County and Arkansas because 

of the people and the ability to do just about anything that you set your mind 

to if you work hard enough and have the right people involved. 


Danny and I love to travel, spend time on the Red River, go out 

and eat with friends, and spend lots of time with our family. 


I have served or am currently serving on a variety of boards and committees in 

Conway. They include Chairman of the United Way Campaign and the Conway Area 

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the National Board of the Automotive 

Dismantlers and Recyclers Association, along with the state and national 

board for the Head Start Programs. I have also served for the Women’s 

Foundation of Arkansas, UCA Advisory Committee, Bookcase for Every 

Child, Bethlehem House, Boys & Girls Club, Faulkner Co. Council on 

Aging, Conway Foundation Board, and many more! 


I married my high school sweetheart, Danny Linn, in 1965, and 

we made our home in Conway since that time and have raised our 

family here. We are so proud of Susan and her husband Ric McCoy 

and Christy and her husband Eric Priester. They have given us five 

beautiful grandchildren, who we have so many precious memories 

and so many funny stories on each of them. Our grandchildren are 

Raegan Miller, Andrew Priester and Nic Priester, and Kavanagh 

and Rileigh McCoy. 


I am excited about the future of Faulkner County 

and love the roundabouts! Danny and I have 

been retirement age for quite awhile now and 

we don’t go in to work but are involved as we are 

asked to be in the business. 


Debbie Goodwin 

Owner with husband, Tim Goodwin: Arkansas Roofing Kompany; Arkansas Outdoor Concepts 

(Arkansas outdoor living destination); Equinox Outdoor Concepts (louvered solar patio covers) 


Most of my life was Michigan and Florida. I 

graduated from MSU with a Bachelors in business 

management and concentration in Horticulture. 

Advanced Master Gardener with 4000 hrs. 

Biophilic design instructor. Featured horticultural 

writer/speaker local/US, magazines, 

newspaper. Active with Faulkner county 

master gardeners and community gardens 

volunteer. Working in Grand Cayman’s 

“Queen Elizabeth Botanical,” did it. I love 

Horticulture, trees and tropical flowers. 

Plants cure so many problems and 

researching medical plants is one of my 

passions. I want to be part of the cure, 

give back and help heal humanity. I’ve 

taught Zumba, ballroom dance to seniors 

and I love foraging for mushrooms, and 

I’m training my dogs in truffle hunting. 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


My father was in Construction, and headed up the 

Hibiscus Society in Florida, so plants and construction 

came naturally to me. My husband is what I call 

an Engineer’s Engineer. Tim is brilliant and can do 

anything well. He has extensive high-level certifications. 

As a team we excel in our endeavors. 


My two quotes “Be the worlds’s best entrepreneur in 

the space you are leading” and “Arkansas—the beauty 

brings you here, and the people keep you here.” And 

team work! We are blessed with a great staff we call 

our family. We just got back from 3 days on Greers 

Ferry with over 36 of them. We appreciate each one of 

them. Our hard work, ethics and steadfastness are key. 


Marriage mentors, life group leader, security volunteer 

at NLC campus. Ballard Ball, Conway Symphony, UCA 

Foundation, Bethlehem House, Renewal Ranch sponsors. 

Sponsor builders show, flower show, Toad Suck Daze, 

Bash on the Boulevard. Member of builders associations, 

green industry associations, national/state horticultural 

associations. Dream Center, Christmas mall, Easter 

dinner and summer meals for kids. Blackbird Academy, 

Food for the Hungry, and many more. 


Jonna Shaw 

Realtor ® 

Coldwell Banker RPM Group Conway 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in the Hot Springs area and was exposed to real estate at an early age. I began 

working at a real estate/rental firm when I was in high school. I would say my passion 

began then, and I always knew that one day I would make it my career. After receiving 

my license, I continued my education and received many designations and certifications. 


I love helping the people of Faulkner County. I have been listing and selling in the area 

for 21 years and have been blessed with many life-long friends that continue to call me 

and refer their friends and family. Faulkner County has also been a great place to raise a 

family. 


I have been married to my husband, Tim Shaw, for 39 years, and we have two 

awesome sons and daughter in-laws, Chip and Allie Longing-Shaw and Jonathan and 

Morgan Shaw. We are blessed with three beautiful, loving grandchildren: JJ, Jamesyn 

and Jack. They have brought us to a whole new level of love, joy and happiness! 


The best advice I would give for someone just starting out is 

to find a mentor and offer to help them, learn from someone 

who has already been in your shoes. Get involved, shake 

some hands and keep improving yourself. Smile and follow 

your passion! 

What are your Professional Certifications, 

Designations and Specialties? 

Jonna Shaw, Realtor ® 

Graduate Realtor Institute 

Graduate Realtor Leadership Academy 

Certified Residential Specialist 

Military Relocation Professional 

Accredited Buyer Representative 

Seller Representative Specialist 

Senior Real Estate Specialist 

Short Sale Foreclosure Resource 

e-Pro Technology 


Teresa Bau, MD 

Hospitalist at Baptist Health – Conway 


Born and raised in Atlanta, but school has taken me all over: San 

Diego, the Caribbean, London, New York City, Chicago, Arkansas. 


An excellent recruiter! I was attracted to Conway because I was 

interested in being a part of a new hospital and all of the trials and 

tribulations associated with it. I love that Conway is such a rapidly 

developing city, and I would like to see it continue to thrive. 

How inspired you to go into your career field? 

I’ve always wanted to make a difference and connect with my 

community. I was trained in Family Medicine, so preventative 

healthcare and healthy living are philosophies I am passionate 

about. There is still so much public education that can be done, and 

I want to continue to empower the community to take an active 

role in their own well-being. I love being a hospitalist, because not 

only do I treat those that have an acute medical illness, it gives me 

a glimpse of what people’s home lives are like so that I can try to 

improve people’s overall quality of life. 


I’ve been able to see a lot of the world, different cultures, people 

and ways of life. I think it helped me connect with a lot of people— 

especially important in my line of work. 


The bicycling community here is amazing, and I enjoy running, 

music, ballroom/Latin dancing, travel, eating, enjoying life! 

Community involvement? 

I’m a big fan of Girls on the Run and Special Olympics. I coached 

for both organizations until recently. They combine 

several of my favorite things: exercise, being role 

models for the youth and bringing the community 

together through healthy living. 

Professional organizations: 

American Academy of Family Physicians, 

American Medical Association, Arkansas 

Medical Society 


Like any healthy family, we tease each other 

to no end, but they have always been my 

backbone, no matter where any of us 

are physically located in the world. 

I’m the first doctor in the family and 

a first-generation American, so my 

visits home are often filled with 

reviewing everyone’s medication 

lists at family dinners. 

What does the future hold for you? 

I hope to be more involved in the community 

and do some public health seminars. 

I would love to mentor young girls 

interested in STEM professions and show 

54 faulkner lifestyle them | october that female 2O18doctors kick butt! 

Janell Vinson, MD 

Baptist Health Conway 

Pediatrics/General Pediatrician 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Jackson, MS. I attended Tougaloo College in Mississippi 

and received a Bachelor of Science in biology. I moved to 

Rhode Island and completed medical school at Brown School of 

Medicine. I completed my internship and residency at Arkansas 

Children’s Hospital. 


My husband is from Arkansas, and we moved to Mississippi after 

I completed the pediatric residency program at ACH. We traveled 

back to Arkansas at least once or twice a month for 8 years, and 

we decided as a family to move back to Arkansas, and I took 

the pediatric position in Conway with Baptist Hospital. I was 

absolutely blown away with the beautiful facility, and the administrative 

and nursing staff. I was so excited to be able to continue to 

practice pediatrics the way I had been in Mississippi with providing 

care in the nursery, hospital and clinic. 


Faulkner County has grown so much in the last few years and 

is continuing to grow! This is great for building a new pediatric 

practice. We are happy to be here to add to the amazing pediatric 

care that is already being provided. As the community continues to 

grow, the healthcare opportunities should continue to grow with it. 


As a wife and mother of four, it is difficult to squeeze in extra time 

for hobbies, but I love to read and would love to join a book club 

in the near future. I LOVE our church (New Life Church-Greater 

LR), and I’m devoted to being active in the 

church. I enjoy cooking for my family and 

had the pleasure of attending a cooking 

class but would love to attend more 

in the future. My husband and I also 

LOVE to travel. 

Are you involved in any 

professional organizations? 

I’m a member of the American 

Academy of Pediatrics. 


My husband, Chris, and I met 

at ACH. He was a nurse in the 

adolescent unit, and I was an 

intern. We took care of a 

patient for several weeks 

together. He was so kind 

and professional that I 

had no idea he was even 

interested in me or even 

noticed me, until a month 

later when he chased me 

down the hall to ask me out. 

Now 10 years later we are a 

family of six.

Jessica Tackett, DO 

Greenbrier Family Clinic, Physician 


I grew up in Greenbrier and graduated from the UofA in Fayetteville 

with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in Spanish. 

I completed medical school at Kansas City University in Missouri, 

followed by residency at UAMS West in Fort Smith. 


My husband and I were both raised in Greenbrier. We always 

planned to return home to start a family and plant our roots, so to 

speak. Greenbrier Public Schools are among the finest, and both of 

our families still reside in the area. We love the sense of community, 

as well as the new developments in the Conway area. 


As a student, I shadowed Dr. Bowman and Dr. Clifton multiple 

times, and they treated me as a child in the clinic. They were 

gracious in recruiting me to join their practice. 


The people here make the community. They are invested in each 

other, in our towns, our children, our education, our healthcare. 

We are not resistant to change, and as a result have seen enormous 

growth in the area. 


My husband and I are involved in our church. I also regularly take 

nurse practitioner, PA, and medical students for rotations. 


Member of the Arkansas Medical Society, Arkansas Osteopathic 

Medical Association, and the American 

Academy of Family Physicians. I am 

adjunct faculty at the Arkansas College 

of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Smith 

and the NYIT College of Osteopathic 

Medicine in Jonesboro. 


My husband, Dustin, was my 

high school sweetheart, and have 

been married for 11 years. He 

is a professional engineer and 

works for Garver Engineers in 

the Conway office. We have 2 

children. Our daughter, Lydia, is 

2 years old, and our infant son, 

Ellis. 

What does the future hold 

for you in Faulkner County? 

As my children grow, I’d like 

to become more involved in the 

education system. Our clinic has 

always been involved in providing 

care for the athletes in Greenbrier, 

and I hope to continue in that 

service. 

Jamie Trapp, MD 

Baptist Health Family Medicine Clinic 

Family Medicine Physician 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in North Little Rock. I graduated from Central Arkansas 

Christian High School, and from there went on to get my Bachelor 

of Science degree in Biology at UCA. I was a member of the 

Honors College, and their wind ensemble. I attended the UAMS 

for my medical degree. I matched into Family Medicine and 

completed my residency at the UAMS AHEC site in Fort Smith. 


It was closer to home, and I had a wonderful experience here during 

undergrad. Baptist had an opportunity to be a part of the new 

Family Medicine Clinic in conjunction with opening the hospital. 

Our building houses several other specialties that makes continuity 

of care easy and convenient. The community is so family-oriented; 

my husband and I wanted a good place to raise our son. 

How did you get your idea or concept of your business? 

As a young child I shadowed our veterinarian around during spring 

and summer breaks whenever she would let me. In middle school 

and high school my mom adopted my siblings, all from China, 

ranging from 18 months to 13 years old, which got me interested 

in pediatrics. However, during clinical rotations I enjoyed working 

with all age groups. Thus, I ended up choosing family medicine as 

my specialty. Fort Smith prepared me well, with a complementary 

mix of clinic, nursing home and hospital work that included 

newborns, children, teenagers, adults, 

obstetrics, and geriatrics. 


working/living here? 

The people. Everyone is so warm and 

welcoming. It’s a very family-friendly 

environment, and thanks to all the 

colleges, there’s this spirit of innovation 

that’s very refreshing. 

To what do you attribute 

your success? 

Good mentors. My mother has 

been there for me, encouraging 

me to pursue my dreams, but 

never pushed me in any particular 

direction. She was that gust of 

wind in my sails whenever I 

needed it. Another lifelong 

friend, Pam Warrick, PhD, has 

been invaluable as a guide and 

mentor. It was very important 

having strong, supportive 

women in my corner. 


My husband is also a family 

physician, and have one son 

and three dogs. 


Xochilt Hawks 

Hawks Family Team, LLC. 

Coldwell Banker RPM GROUP- REALTOR 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

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Seeing my parents’ strong work ethic as a child. 


I enjoy reading, going out with friends, and anything with 

my kids. 


I serve on the Life Choices Board and the Faulkner County 

Board of Realtors. 


I am married to Spencer Hawks with three children: 

Samantha, Selena, and Sebastian. We love spending time 

together with friends and family, often around great 

Mexican food. 


Be yourself and don’t be afraid to be different. Do what 

you love. Surround yourself with people who believe in 

you and your dreams. Trust your instincts. 


Valari Bristol 

Bank of England Mortgage 

Sales Manager / Loan Officer 


I grew in Cabot and graduated from Cabot High School, 

and attended University of Central Arkansas. 

What brought you to Faulkner County 

to open a business/work? 

College and my husband brought me to Faulkner County. 


I started working in the Mortgage Servicing industry 

in 1985 and moved to the Mortgage Origination side a 

few years later. I started out processing and closing and 

later became an underwriter and loan originator. 


The community. Faulkner County has a lot of community 

services organizations. I love seeing people help people. 


Customer service and the ability to listen to people 

and try to discern what they need. I also have a great 

knowledge of the guidelines but always open to learn. 


I am a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where I 

serve as a Deacon’s wife and the church treasurer. I am 

a member of Conway Regional Women’s Council and 

serve on the Dazzle Daze Committee. 


I am married to Allen Bristol, celebrating our 34th 

anniversary this coming November. We have two 

adult sons who both work and live out of state. 


If you are starting out in the mortgage business, 

stay tuned into the changes. Always be 

willing to learn and ask lots of questions. 

Remember to always develop personal 

relationships with your business 

partners. With any business you start 

in, seek the advice of others before 

you. Always strive for wisdom and be 

honest and remember you are never 

too old to learn. 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Jennifer Watson, RN, PMU Artist 

J. Watson Studio, Permanent Cosmetic Studio 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


My family moved to Faulkner County in the early 80’s. I graduated 

from Conway and earned my degree in nursing from UALR. 


With my husband and I both having lived the biggest part of our lives 

in Faulkner County, we’ve come to know a lot of people. There’s 

rarely an occasion that we don’t see someone we know 

when we’re out. It’s always a pleasure running into 

friendly faces. There was never any question as to 

the location of a new business I might open. 

How did you get your business concept? 

Permanent Cosmetics has been around for years. 

It’s nothing new and a field I’ve always found 

intriguing. Many people decide on a permanent 

cosmetic procedures for the obvious reasons. 

Maybe they want their eyebrows a little fuller, 

their hand shakes when trying to apply more 

detailed makeup, it’s become difficult for 

them to see how to apply their makeup, or 

the ease of a shorter routine in the morning. 

As a nurse, however, I’ve seen individuals 

who wish to have a procedure to replace something they’ve lost. 

Cancer, thyroid disease, alopecia, etc. can all cause significant, 

permanent hair loss. Certain permanent cosmetic procedures can 

aid these individuals suffering from such diseases. 

What do you love most about Faulkner County? 

I knew combining two things I love, nursing and permanent 

makeup, that I could help people make an educated and informed 

decision about whether permanent cosmetics would be for them. 


My husband, Chris, and I met at work, and several years later we 

were married in the Bahamas. We’ve been married for 13 years and 

have one daughter, Mattie, who is 11. My family makes me who I am. 


The community provides a place for growth and expansion, as 

well as a supportive environment for local business owners. 


Embrace challenges along the way because you will have them. 

Have a desire to learn. If you think you’re the smartest person 

in the room, you should probably leave. You’re only as smart 

as the people you surround yourself with, so surround yourself 

with those who are more educated than you. Learn from their 

wisdom and their mistakes. Keep going when you think you’ve 

failed, because failure isn’t permanent. After all, you really 

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Emily Walter 

Executive Broker/Realtor ® 

Coldwell Banker RPM Group 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I was born and raised in Jonesboro. I moved to Conway to attend UCA in 1999 and graduated in 2003. 


I’ve loved Conway since I was in high school. I would go to choir completions at UCA and thought it 

was the most beautiful campus. The weekend I moved here, I was introduced to my (future) husband 

who is originally from Conway. We were married, and after college I was transferred to 

Franklin, Tennessee to work. We only lived there for about two years before realizing we 

missed Conway, our family and Arkansas and said we would never leave again. 


Someone had told me when I was 21 years old that I would make a great real estate 

agent. I didn’t have the nerve to do it back then. When I lived in Tennessee it gave 

me a much greater appreciation for Conway and the things I took for granted while 

we we lived here. The drive to become a real estate agent stayed in the back of my 

head for the next 10+ years before I took the leap of faith to real estate school. 


If you know me, you know the thing I love about our county is the 

history behind it. I love reading about Cadron Settlement when it was 

our original state capital and especially love the history behind the city 

of Conway, downtown Conway and the original churches that started 

in our community back in 1870. 


#1 my husband and daughter. Hands down, there is no way I could do 

this job without their support. #2 would have to be my amazing circle of 

clients, family and friends. I wouldn’t be anywhere without referrals from 

family, friends and especially the sellers and buyers I’ve worked with 

throughout the years. I have professional designations from GRI, ABR, 

SRES, GRLA, SRS and MRP. Education is a key to success in real estate. 


I love to play golf. I love touring homes and going to historic 

museums, visiting various communities in Arkansas to learn 

about their way of life. I also love working out at SWEAT by 

Dr. Fit with my trainer, Josh Epps. 


I’m president-elect of the Faulkner County Board of Realtors. I 

serve as vice president of church council at First United Methodist 

Church, as well as the church historian. I serve on the Conway 

Symphony Orchestra Board. What I love about working for Coldwell Banker 

is the community involvement. Whether it’s a school supply drive, cereal 

drives, Pet Adoption Day or attending various fundraisers throughout the 

year, our company loves giving back to the community. 


Rachel Shaw 

Director of Destination Marketing 

Conway Convention & Visitors Bureau and 

Conway Area Chamber of Commerce 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in Rector, Arkansas. It’s about as far in northeast Arkansas as you can go 

before getting to Missouri. I attended college at Arkansas State University. 


My job! I was living and working in Little Rock after college, and Lori Case Melton 

told me about a job at the Conway Chamber that she thought would be a good fit 

for me. Seven years later, I’m still in that same job and have been living in Conway 

for five years. 


I appreciate the small town, community-minded feeling that Conway has, while 

still having all the amenities of a larger city. As Conway continues to grow and 

flourish, so do the opportunities for its citizens. I love that I don’t have to leave 

Conway to get anything my family or I need. 


I feel like by sheer virtue of working at the Chamber, you are involved in the 

community. Whether it be through working Toad Suck Daze or interacting 

with our members at a ribbon cutting, or through my work with the 

A&P Commission, I have opportunities to work with people from all 

over Conway who I might not otherwise get to meet. I’m constantly 

telling people how great Conway is and trying to persuade them to 

come here for a visit or attend one of our many special events. 


I am on the boards for the Arkansas Association of Convention & 

Visitors Bureaus (AACVB), as well as the Heart of Arkansas tourism 

association. 


My husband, Bart, and I have a one-year old baby girl named Georgia. We 

spend most of our time chasing her around and finding ways to keep her 

entertained. 


Build relationships with people at every opportunity. You never know who 

you will cross paths with in your future career. 



WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

WACO Title and its former entities are one of 

Conway’s oldest continually operating businesses. 

With Faulkner County offices in Downtown Conway and Greenbrier, WACO 

Title provides full service title and closing services for buyers/sellers, builders, and 

developers. As your title company of choice, they ensure all requirements are met 

to provide title insurance and openly communicate with customers to guide them 

through the ownership process. There is no deal too large or too small—from 

residential to commercial purchases and 1031 Exchanges to auction properties— 

WACO Title can confidently and professionally handle your closing. 

Why the name WACO? Since being founded in 1885 in Washington County, 

Arkansas, the company has grown and expanded throughout Arkansas and 

Missouri. With such growth over time, the name was shortened to WACO to more 

accurately reflect a larger footprint. Today, WACO Title has 23 offices throughout 

Arkansas and Missouri and can close transactions in every county in Arkansas and 

throughout Southwest Missouri. 

WACO Title is a leader in compliance and goes to great lengths to protect customers 

private information. As evidence of that, WACO has undergone an extensive audit 

by a third party firm to establish compliance with title industry best practices, as 

well as federal consumer regulations. This audit resulted in WACO being the first 

title agency in Arkansas or Missouri to receive SSAE 16, SOC I, Type II Certification. 

For questions, email ConwayClosing@WACOTitle.com 

www.WACOTitle.com 


WACO Title 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 

Starting on previous page, from left to right: 

Jesse Warren Moss, Closing Agent Team Lead 

Jayla Jones, Closing Agent 

Stephanie Nicholson, Closing Agent 

Lauren O’Bryant, Closing Agent 

Mallory Hargrove, Closing Agent 

Kayla Cothren, Closing Processor 

Danielle Waits, Closing Agent 

Allison Price, Administrative Assistant 

Jeanna Branson, Closing Agent & Processor 


Rhonda Dixon 

Advanced Nurse Practitioner/CHI St. Vincent Interfaith Clinic 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 


I grew up in El Paso, Arkansas, graduating from Beebe in 

1989. My undergraduate and graduate degrees are from 

UCA, finally obtaining my master’s degree in nursing. 


I came to Conway for college and never left. I’ve 

worked for Conway Regional for 19 years, with 

a short stent as a school nurse for Conway Public 

Schools before earning my graduate degree. 

What was your inspiration for your career? 

I volunteered many years, serving on the Board of 

Directors for Conway Interfaith Clinic from 2005-2012 

(GOD was preparing me for my later service here years 

before returning for my graduate degree), co-chairing 

the Jack Logan Memorial Golf Tournament and Conway 

Fall C Classic. I also served on the Women’s Shelter of 

Central Arkansas board as Vice President and Presidentelect 

from 2010-2013, chairing the Great Escape from 

2011-2012. Other community involvement includes being 

a life member of the Junior Auxiliary, Inc., which focuses 

on serving children in Faulkner County. A professional 

member of Sigma Theta Tau since 2004, I am also a 2010 

graduate of Faulkner County Leadership Institute and 

served on the FCLI central board of directors as Alumni 

Vice President from 2011-2013. 



Conway Interfaith Clinic serves those with and 

without insurance. We accept most insurances but 

also serve those without insurance for $25 initial 

visit and $20 thereafter with additional cost for 

labs and procedures. I love serving those within my 

community, hoping I make a difference in the health 

of those living here regardless of their race, religion, 

ethnic background, or financial situation. I want 

to make a difference teaching others about their 

acute and chronic health conditions, helping them 

choose ways to improve their health and overall 

outcomes. Loving on my patients, developing 

relationships with them all while helping others 

live their best lives fulfills my born purpose. 


My family includes my daughter Hannah, 17, 

a senior at Conway Christian, Jacob, 13, a 

7th grader at Conway Christian and James 

France, M.D., my love and best friend. 


Velda Lueders 

Realtor 

Coldwell Banker RPM Group 


WOMEN of 

THE YEAR 



The strong growth in our county provides 

many opportunities for my business. 


Being available and providing personalized service. 


I enjoy sports, reading, and baking. 


I am on the Board of Directors for Haven. I am passionate about 

the services they provide for the residents. I am a huge fan 

of Conway Wampus Cat and Lady Cat athletic teams. I am 

a sponsor for the Wampus Cat App, booster club member, 

provide football, basketball, baseball and softball schedules, 

as well as sponsor many team events throughout the year. 


I am very involved with the local, state, and national 

associations of Realtors. I currently serve as the Treasurer 

for our local board, and serve on the professional 

development and finance committees. At the state 

level, I am honored to be serving as the 2018 President. 

I enjoy traveling across the state visiting with local 

boards, ranging in size from 38 members to 200+ 

members. Being involved is an important part of my 

business. The networking is an opportunity to send 

and receive referrals. At the national level, I serve on 

the Professional Standards Committee. 


I am married to Barry Lueders. I have two daughters, 

Elisabeth and Catherine, and a granddaughter Zoe. 


Linda Marie Weaver 

Owner, Linda Marie’s LLC 


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I grew up in Melbourne, Florida but I have lived in Arkansas for over 46 years. I call Arkansas home! 


I have lived in Faulkner County over 22 years. I really love the area, and the people are just wonderful. 


My husband! Charlie Weaver is one of the most generous people that I have ever known. He has been 

in the construction (Weaver-Bailey Contractors) and ready-mixed concrete business (L & S Concrete) 

since 1969. Charlie has one of the best business minds that I know. Charlie has taught me a lot through 

the last 33 years that I have known him. I have worked in the construction business since 1985. In 

1986, I was elected to the Arkansas Chapter, American Concrete Institute as Secretary/Treasurer after 

my sweet husband nominated me because he did not want to do it. I have been in 

that position and served on their board now for 32 years and counting. After we 

sold Webco Mining, the Rock Quarry, in 2016, I decided to start my business in 

retail. I still work part time at the Webco, Inc., office, which is our land company 

and cattle farm. I usually work there Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 

noon, and then I go to Linda Marie’s for the rest of the day. 


We support our local schools by giving out scholarships every year. Charlie’s 

nephew, Philip Weaver, was killed in 1985 in a car accident right after he graduated. 

Charlie started a scholarship endowment fund so that we can give out a scholarship 

every year in Philip’s name. Charlie and I decided that we wanted to carry on this 

tradition after we are gone. We started an Endowment Fund in our names so that 

students would get some help with their tuition for college. We also support our local 

church, First Baptist Church of Vilonia, where we both are members and have 

been attending for the past 22 years that we have lived in Faulkner County. We 

help support our local missionaries on their trips all over the world and help 

support our local teams on their mission trips to help reach those that are 

here in the US that need to hear the word of God. I also serve on the Vilonia 

Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. We try and help the local 

businesses get their names out there to help increase their business. 


Charlie and I have been married for 27 years. Together, we have four 

grown kids and their spouses, ten grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren 

with another one on the way, due in February 2019. 


I plan to be in Faulkner County for the rest of my life. I love this area, 

and the people are wonderful. With the support of the community, I 

hope to be in business for a long time in Faulkner County. 

Any advice for someone starting out? 

It is very hard work to start your own business. You will work more 

hours than you want, but the outcome to me is worth it. I just love 

my new stores, and my girls that work for me are just like family… 

oh yea, some of them are family! It is just a great feeling after all the 

hard work you put in to see your dream come true. 


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travel 

Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. 

Temple on the lake. 

Bali The Island of Gods 

BY MARY ETTA QUALLS 

Hello there Faulkner Lifestyles 

readers, so excited that it’s time 

for us to travel again! This month 

we are traveling to Bali, Indonesia. This 

island paradise happens to be one of my 

favorite places on the planet. I’ve been 

fortunate to visit Bali a few times and 

could write a novel about all the exotic, 

beautiful and interesting experiences. I 

hope you enjoy Bali as much as I do. 

The Journey 

Traveling to Bali is an adventure all by 

itself. We fly out of Los Angeles or San 

Francisco, to either Singapore or Hong 

Kong, then on to Denpasar, Bali. It is 

about 30 hours of flying time from 

Conway to Bali, so be prepared for some 

jet lag on the trip. 

Our first trip to Bali was eight years ago, 

and the infrastructure didn’t support 

the level of tourism, so traveling by car 

from place to place was a bit difficult. 

However, when we were there in the fall 

of 2017, there were new multi lane roads 

all the way around the island. This has 

helped Bali become the most popular 

tourist destination in the world. 

Where to Stay 

The resorts in Bali are as pretty as the 

pictures. There are places to stay all over 

Bali from hostels, to five-star and higher 

end resorts. A traditional resort has one 

main open-air building for the front desk 

and other administrative offices, with a 

water feature across the front for fish and 

plants. Stone or concrete paths lead to 

each of the individual villas with orchids, 

tropical flowers, incense, offerings and 

statues everywhere. We typically stay 

with an ocean view, as it’s cooler and, 

of course, the amazing views. You 

will more than likely have an outdoor 

shower and can have an open-air 

bathroom, with an air-conditioned 

room. Bali is famous for spas and beach 

massages. I try to hit the spa every 

two to three days while we are there. 

Cannot emphasize the incense enough, 

it’s everywhere, so there is always an 

amazing smell wherever you go. 


On the way to a celebration. Notice the lady’s in 

background carrying offerings on their head. 

Our first trip to Bali, we stayed where 

Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall honeymooned 

in Sanur, a traditional resort 

named Tandjung sari. I’ll never forget 

the first morning during breakfast on 

the beach, we received a phone call at 

our table. It was our Dive Op calling 

to tell us our dives were canceled that 

day because the island where we were 

scheduled to dive had declared a Day 

of Silence. Lesson learned here, it’s ok 

to plan, BUT be prepared for changes in 

those plans. 

We hired a car and driver and dive master 

and were able to travel all along the 

coastline around Bali and dive the worldfamous 

sites. This took us about a week, 

where we were able to see rice fields, 

volcanic mountains and dive the USS 

Liberty wreck in the lagoon at Tulamben. 

I’m not big of wreck diving, it’s usually 

deep, cold and strong current. However, 

we were up and in the water before 

dawn to dive the USS Liberty. As the sun 

came up you could see all the schools of 

fish living in the protected areas of the 

ship. We were leaving the area as other 

divers were arriving. As long as I live, I’ll 

never forget the young Balinese women 

carrying not one but TWO scuba tanks 

on their heads. Incredible when you 

think I can’t even lift one by myself. 

Ganesh statue. 

On our last trip we stayed in a small 

town, Candidasa, in a traditional style 

resort, and I never wanted to leave. We 

went diving each morning to search for 

the elusive Mola Mola (Oceanic Sunfish). 

We were successful in diving with 

them on this trip. It’s another moment 

I’ll never forget, it was cold with very 

strong currents exactly what these large 

fish prefer. Meeting a fish as large as the 

Mola face to face was quite a moment. 

Places to Eat 

My husband and I joke about having Nasi 

Goring (rice) or Mi Goring (noodles) three 

times a day. It’s an Indonesian staple, 

and we love it. But by no means are you 

relegated to eating only rice or noodles 

every day! Bali has become a place where 

famous chefs vacation and never leave. 

With the increased tourism from all over 

the world, the sky is the limit when it 

comes to cuisine. 

My favorite is Chris Solans restaurant, 

Mosaic, in Ubud, the cultural center of 

Bali. It’s outdoor ambiance along with 

amazing wine list and food presentations 

make this the a truly exquisite dining experience. 

He also owns a tapas bar in Ubud 

called Spice, where we often stopped for 

cocktails and interesting snacks. 

Statue with offerings 

We’ve eaten French food in a rice field, 

fresh fish at Kuta beach, Babi Guling, 

slow roasted pig on a spit. If you can 

imagine it, you can find it to eat in Bali. 

Temples and Little 

Altars Everywhere 

Bali is primarily Hindu, even though it 

is a part of the most populated Muslim 

country in the world. There are statues 

everywhere, and you will literally have 

to step over the offerings in the street. 

Balinese don’t “go to church” like most 

American’s on Sunday, they worship all 

day everyday, its engrained in all they 

do. If there is a celebration or religious 

day, everyone is off work and attends 

their temple. Some family homes are 

large enough to have their own temple, 

but each village generally has their own 

temples for celebrations. 

We have visited quite a few temples 

during our travels there, but Ulun danu 

“temple on the lake” is one of the most 

beautiful in my opinion. This temple is 

located high in the mountains, you must 

wear a jacket the elevation is so high. 

The place is so peaceful and beautiful. 

Uluwatu “temple on the ocean” is incredible 

because parts of it are under water 

at high tide. This is probably the most 


Tanah Lot Temple. Perfect time to 

visit, as this temple is often covered 

at high tide. 

View of rice fields from our porch in 

Ubud. Near the Monkey Forest. 

notable and visited temple in Bali. While 

we were there we drank from an underground 

spring and received a prayer and 

blessing. We were there at low tide as 

you can see from the pictures. 

Around Bali 

As I mentioned earlier, you must hire a 

car and driver while in Bali, the new four 

lane roads are great, but they generally 

make it six lanes, and largest has right of 

way, and there are scooters everywhere. 

Cannot imagine driving there. A car and 

driver are not expensive and can take 

you exactly where you want to go. On 

our last trip, we had a wonderful driver, 

we stopped on the way home from 

diving each day and bought him a soft 

drink and a Kit Kat. We became friends, 

and I’m sure we will use him again the 

next time we are there. 

One thing I find very interesting about 

Bali is the markets. I have to say I was 

quite intimidated by the traditional 

markets on the first trip. I wasn’t very 

good at negotiating a price, and if you tell 

them it’s your first time to Bali and that 

you are American, well, just don’t. You 

can spend up to five times as much on 

items if you aren’t careful. I’ve gotten to 

be quite good at negotiations for pearls, 

and anything else. It’s like a game with the 

merchants, and they are good at it too! 

If you don’t want to go to the traditional 

markets, you can travel village to 

village shopping. There are villages that 

specialize in silver jewelry, wood carvings 

or paintings. Each village will have many 

shops with original pieces created by 

locals. This can be a fun way to explore 

as well. With the growth of tourism, there 

are a lot of upscale boutiques popping up, 

but we like to keep it traditional when we 

are there and support the local economy 

as much as possible. 

Ubud 

No trip is complete without a few days 

in Ubud, the cultural center of Bali. I 

swear you can sit by a window drinking 


coffee or eat an ice cream and see the 

world go by. We like to stay in a small 

resort called Alam Jiwa. The resort sits 

on a river just a few yards away from the 

monkey forest. The open-air showers 

over look rice fields, and the porch sits 

over the river. 

Our first trip to Bali and the Monkey 

Forest was quite an experience. The 

monkeys are everywhere, and will take 

your things, kinda pesky really. But no 

trip is complete without a trip through 

the Monkey Forest. 

We try to attend at least one of the dances 

at the Grand Palace or other venue where 

the traditional professional dancers 

perform. The LeGong and Barong dances 

are very beautiful. The dancers dance 

with their eyes and their hands, very 

exotic. The Kecak dance is a traditional 

dance done by men with no music, they 

get in a circle and began chanting and get 

in a trancelike state. There is a fire dancer 

as well. Will never forget the elderly man 

who danced on fire, his bare feet were 

still smoking when I went to speak to 

him after the dance. Never a dull moment 

that’s for sure. 

Traditional Balinese home. Members 

of the wife’s family reside together. 

The front of our traditional 

resort in Candidasa. 

On our second trip to Ubud, we saw a 

very large paper mache bull on a float 

tied up in the middle of the street where 

we were walking. We were fascinated by 

the size of the bull and the vibrant colors 

of the decorations. It wasn’t until our 

third trip that we figured out what was

Village celebration. 

Entrance to the Monkey Forest. 

going on. We heard there was going to 

be funeral procession in the streets and if 

were invited to participate in the parade 

as long as we were dressed in traditional 

dress. So, we processed for about a mile 

with musicians, and women carrying 

offerings on their heads, and one very 

tall, multi tiered parade float. We we got 

to the grand palace, the pieces of the 

puzzle came together for us. The multi 

tiered float contained the mummified 

body of a member of the royal family. 

She was removed from the top of the 

float and carried down and put inside 

this very large black bull. 

We were a part of a large crowd in a 

festive atmosphere, like a sporting event 

or something. They brought out big gas 

torches and burned the bull. It was a 

public cremation!! Hindu’s celebrate the 

passing from one life to another, and the 

higher in the caste system you are the 

bigger the celebration. We really felt like 

tourists that day. On our trip last fall, 

we saw a couple of funeral processions/ 

celebrations. These were small family or 

village ceremonies, but still a celebration 

of life rather than a sad event. 

I hope that you will consider this 

beautiful exotic jewel the next time you 

think about traveling. Until next time, 

I’ll leave you with a quote from the Be 

Good Tanya’s “you pass through places, 

and places pass through you, but you 

carry ‘em with you on the soles of your 

traveling shoes.” Hope you get out your 

traveling shoes and see the world. 

Mummified remains at the top of this multi 

layered parade float. The number of levels 

determines how far up in the Caste system you 

are. The body traveled through the streets of 

UBUD in this float, carried by many strong men. 


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truth on the go 

A Place to Belong 

“ 

Jesus died so we can have hope, peace, and 

power, right in the middle of our ordinary days. 

” 

—Andrea Lennon 


BY ANDREA LENNON 

Ruth was gleaning in the field when 

a man walked up to her and began 

a conversation. “Boaz said to Ruth, 

‘My daughter, listen to me. Don’t go and 

glean in another field and don’t go away 

from here. Stay here with the women 

who work for me. Watch the field where 

the men are harvesting, and follow along 

after the women. I have told the men 

not to lay a hand on you. And whenever 

you are thirsty, go and get a drink from 

the water jars the men have filled.’” (Ruth 

2:8-9, New International Version) 

It makes me smile to think of what a 

“pinch me, I’m dreaming!” moment this 

could have been for Ruth. She set out 

that morning not knowing where to go 

or what kind of response she would 

receive. Would she find a field? Would 

she be granted permission to glean? 

Would she be safe while out in the 

fields? God provided the answers. Not 

only did God guide her to this certain 

field, the owner himself, who provides 

a picture of Jesus, chose to speak peace 

into her life. 

It is impossible for us to know how 

Ruth was treated day-in-and-day-out 

in Bethlehem. The Bible tells us she 

attracted attention. She stood out 

because she was a Moabite woman 

living in the land of Bethlehem. As a 

result, she was an outsider. The outside 

is a hard and lonely place to live. It can 

leave us feeling like we have to do all 

the “right things” to earn acceptance. 

We feel like no one thinks we’re worth 

including. If nothing changes, we end 

up stuck on the sidelines or tiptoeing 

through life trying to go unnoticed. 

come to take refuge.’” (Ruth 2:12) The 

word refuge means to trust in, confide in, 

and hope in. 

At some point in Ruth’s life, she found 

her refuge in the God of Israel. To me, 

this is the most compelling aspect of 

Ruth’s story. Ruth received the grace 

of God! 

Grace changes the direction of our lives. 

It moves us from the outside to the 

inside. Nothing brings more confidence 

into our daily walks with God than 

receiving the grace He extends to us. 

At the same time, receiving grace is not 

always easy because it means we have 

to admit we need help. 

The idea of refuge is best understood 

in the context of danger. We run to a 

refuge when we sense we cannot take 

care of ourselves. Every person longs 

for a refuge, a safe place, where we 

are wanted, welcomed, and protected. 

Because of sin, we are in need of a 

spiritual safe place. According to the 

Bible, this is found in Jesus. “Therefore, 

since we have been justified through 

faith, we have peace with God through 

our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we 

have gained access by faith into this grace 

in which we now stand.” (Romans 5:1-2) 

The safe place for you and me is the 

place of grace. It is the place where we 

are protected from the consequences 

of sin. Thankfully, getting to this safe 

place is not dependent on us. God 

works in our hearts and reveals to us 

we need a Savior. We then have the 

opportunity to respond in faith. (John 

6:44) Faith means believing what God 

said is true. At the heart of the Christian 

message we find one resounding truth: God 

loves you and sent His Son to die for you! 

As Jesus hung on the cross, He bore the 

consequences of our sin. He paid the 

penalty for every wrong thought, action, 

and reaction that ever happened. The 

moment Jesus rose from the grave He 

proclaimed victory over our sin burden 

and everything that forces us to live on 

the outside. When we place our faith in 

Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection, we 

experience peace with God. We are no 

longer on the outside. We are included in 

the family of God. 

The result? We begin to live—really live! 

The journey from the outside to the 

inside is simple, yet profound. It is simple 

enough for the smallest child to understand 

yet profound enough to baffle the 

brightest scholar. God sent Jesus to die 

so we can truly live. Jesus died so we can 

have hope, peace, and power, right in the 

middle of our ordinary days. Through 

one act of love, God provided a spiritual 

safe place for us to belong. 

If you long to move from the outside to 

the inside, run to Jesus. You will find His 

grace is already at work in you. Right 

now, talk to Jesus and ask Him to save 

you. He will! His grace will change the 

direction of your life. You will know 

what it means to belong because you will 

be wanted, welcomed, and protected. 

This column is an excerpt from Andrea’s 

book On the Road with Ruth. Order your 

copy at www.andrealennonministry.org 

Boaz not only noticed Ruth, he also 

blessed her. “‘May the Lord repay you 

for what you have done. May you be 

richly rewarded by the Lord, the God 

of Israel, under whose wings you have 

Andrea Lennon: An “on the go” kind of girl who loves Jesus, Andrea’s life 

calling is to teach women to know the truth, live the truth, and share the 

truth. Her passion is honest conversation about the topics that drive our 

lives and how we can weather the storms through the love and power of 

our Lord and His Word. Connect with Andrea at AndreaLennonMinistry.org. 


eauty 

Facials: Reasons to Pamper Yourself 

BY ANGELA JACKSON 

Facials and spa treatments are 

classic ways to pamper yourself. 

From waxing to massages, these 

treatments are designed to make you feel 

refreshed and improve your appearance 

and skin health. This is why spa procedures 

are so popular. Of all the many 

spa treatments, few feel as luxurious 

as a professional facial. The following 

benefits are just some of the reasons to 

schedule a facial on a regular basis. 

Professional Exfoliation 

Your skin is your body’s largest organ, 

and it is constantly regenerating. But 

as your body sheds dead skin cells and 

produces new ones, the dead cells tend 

to sit on the surface. This can cause 

clogged pores and other issues. A facial 

can remove these cells and leave you 

feeling refreshed. 

Blemish Control 

Facials can reduce the appearance of 

acne and acne scars, leaving your skin 

with a smoother appearance. If this is 

your main concern, be sure to tell your 

facialist. 

Clean Out Blackheads 

and Clogged Pores 

With proper preparation and skin 

softening techniques, your esthetician 

will use a skilled method to gently 

extract clogged pores, blackheads, and 

impurities without causing harm to 

your skin. People usually have a difficult 

time eliminating blackheads at home 

because home care products typically 

only reduce clogged pores. It takes a 

professional esthetician to properly 

prepare and soften the skin before 

manual extractions can take place safely 

and most effectively. 

Stress Relief 

As with massage and other spa treatments, 

facials are simply relaxing. You 

get to lean back and let your mind drift 

as someone else pampers you. And then 

you can carry this feeling with you as 

you walk out the door. 

Anti-Aging 

By taking care of your skin, you can 

reduce the appearance of fine lines, 

wrinkles, sun spots, and other signs 

of aging. Specific facials can introduce 

essential nutrients into your skin to keep 

it feeling young and hydrated. 

Circulation 

When your skin is experiencing proper 

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faulkner fam 

PHOTOS BRANDY STRAIN-DAYER 

Our Faulkner Fam: Ennis Family 

“ 

Any day that nothing 

is broken, there’s no 

blood, and the house 

doesn’t burn down is 

a job well done. 

” 

—Casey Ennis 

Your Names 

Amanda, Casey, Grant, Ryan & Mason 

Where are you from? 

Amanda: Roland, AR 

Casey: Junction City, LA 

Now we live in Vilonia 

Where do you work? 

Amanda: Y107 

Casey: Mitchell Williams 

How did you two meet? 

We worked together at K-Mart on 

Rodney Parham in Little Rock. 

How long have you lived in 

Faulkner County? 

Amanda: 19 years 

Casey: 21 years 

If you had to live somewhere 

else in the world where would 

it be? 

Amanda: Any place with a beach 

Casey: The mountains 

Describe parenting 

in one sentence: 

Amanda: Parenting in this season 

(pre-teens and teen) is like juggling way 

too many balls at once and trying not 

to drop one. 

Casey: Any day that nothing is broken, 

there’s no blood, and the house doesn’t 

burn down is a job well done. 

When you get a date night 

where do you go? 

Amanda: Normally a local restaurant. 

We have some great choices here in 

Faulkner County. 


When you shop local (for fun) what stores are 

always on your list? 

Amanda: I love to shop local! Linda Marie’s in Vilonia is one 

of my favorite stores. They have everything from gifts, to 

clothes, to shoes! 

Casey: Academy and Best Buy 

What is your favorite thing to do as a family? 

Amanda: Sports!! I love to watch my boys do their thing on 

the football field, cross country track, bowling, or basketball. 

We love our Vilonia Eagles for sure. When we have spare 

time, we enjoy going to the movies, especially when new 

Superhero movies come out. No chick flicks for this boy 

mom unless I’m torturing the hubs. 

What do you love most about living in this 

community? 

Amanda: Faulkner County is a big county with a small 

town feel. Everyone knows everyone. We are BIG Vilonia 

Eagles fans and love supporting our town. We live here. Go 

to Church here at Friendship Baptist Church. And, I work 

here. It’s fun to watch Faulkner County grow not just with 

national chains but with small businesses that started as just 

a dream. I’m thankful to raise my family in this great area. 

Casey: I enjoy the wide variety of things to do, especially 

anything outdoors. 


pet care 

FROM YOUR VETERINARIAN 

“Is my dog playing or fighting?” 

Normal play vs. inappropriate aggression 

Safe, healthy play doesn’t just 

provide dogs with a good source 

of exercise. It can also aid in social 

development while building behavioral 

flexibility and helping the dog learn to get 

along with others. But rough or traumatic 

interactions with inappropriate playmates 

can cause emotional and physical problems. 

And it can lead to aggression. 

Normal Play 

Normal play can include chasing, catching, 

biting, growling and pouncing, which can 

also occur in more serious interactions. 

However, if the dogs are engaging in 

safe, healthy play, these behaviors are 

less intense and don’t end in injury. For 

example, a dog may repeatedly pounce 

high into the air in a nonaggressive manner 

to get another dog’s attention. 

Normal play has no winners or losers, so it 

often includes equalizers, like role reversals 

and self-handicapping. Role reversals 

occur when the winner of the game 

switches roles. For example, the game may 

start with one dog as the chaser and end 

with the other dog doing the chasing. Selfhandicapping 

describes when dogs play at 

the level of the weakest participant or put 

themselves in a position of disadvantage. 

“Is my dog playing … or 

fighting?” 

You may 

have seen 

an older, 

larger dog 

selfhandicap 

by 

lying on its back to allow a 

How to tell the difference between normal play and 

puppy to climb on it in play. 

inappropriate aggression in dogs. Causes for Concern 

• You don’t see role reversals and selfhandicapping. 

Normal play doesn’t 

Other signals that afe, healthy almost play doesn’t always just provide occur dogs with a good 

source of exercise. It can also aid in social development 

during normal Splay include the play 

while building behavioral flexibility and helping the dog have winners or losers. 

bow—the dog’s learn to get front along with paws others. are But rough on or the traumatic interactions 

with inappropriate playmates can cause emotional and 

• Intense and aggressive play, including 

ground up to 

physical 

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• You see that at least one of the dogs 

open, soft mouth. While it’s better to be 

has its hackles up, which is often a 

concerned than to tune out, if the above 

sign of fear or anxiety. 

signals are present in both dogs, there is 

• You notice that one dog is 

little cause for worry—even if the play 

disengaging, while the other isn’t. 

looks aggressive or if one dog is much 

smaller than the other. For example, a If you see any of the above signs, 

Yorkie can play with a boxer if the boxer interrupt them to give them a break. 

understands how to self-handicap. 

Normal play 

Normal play can include chasing, catching, biting, growling 

and pouncing, which can also occur in more serious interactions. 

However, if the dogs are engaging in safe, healthy play, 

these behaviors are less intense and don’t end in injury. For 

example, a dog may repeatedly pounce high into the air in a 

nonaggressive manner to get another dog’s attention. 

Normal play has no winners or losers, so it often includes 

equalizers, like role reversals and self-handicapping. Role reversals 

occur when the winner of the game switches roles. For 

example, the game may start with one dog as the chaser and 

end with the other dog doing the chasing. Self-handicapping 

describes when dogs play at the level of the weakest participant 

or put themselves in a position of disadvantage. You may 

have seen an older, larger dog self-handicap by lying on its 

back to allow a puppy to climb on it in play. 

Other signals that almost always occur during normal play 

include the play bow—the dog’s front paws are on the ground 

up to the elbow and its rear is in the air— and the play face, 

which is an open, soft mouth. 

Another telltale sign that play is normal 

is the willingness of each dog to 

continue. If one dog is walking away and 

the other is relentlessly pursuing it, there 

is reason to be concerned. When one 

dog disengages, the other dog should as 

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well—even if for a short time. 

While it’s better to be concerned than to tune out, if the 

above signals are present in both dogs, there is little cause for 

worry—even if the play looks aggressive or if one dog is much 

smaller than the other. For example, a Yorkie can play with a 

boxer if the boxer understands how to self-handicap. 

Another telltale sign that play is normal is the willingness of 

each dog to continue. If one dog is walking away and the other 

is relentlessly pursuing it, there is reason to be concerned. 

When one dog disengages, the other dog should as well—even 

if for a short time. 

Causes for concern 

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that normal play doesn’t have winners or losers. 

 

shake components. 

 

is often a sign of fear or anxiety. 

 

If you see any of the above signs, 

Your veterinarian can help! 

interrupt the dogs to give them a break. 

If you’re concerned about your dog’s play 

behavior, talk to your veterinarian. They 

can refer you to a behavior professional, 

like a board-certified dog behaviorist or 

a qualified dog trainer, depending on the 

problem that needs to be addressed. 

Your veterinarian can help! 

If you’re concerned about your dog’s play behavior, let your 

veterinarian know. He or she can refer you to a behavior 

professional, like a board-certified veterinary behaviorist or a 

qualified dog trainer, depending on the problem that needs to 

be addressed. 

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Oct. 1-24, ACT Prep Course 

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Oct. 2-25, Teen Coding Class 

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Website Development 101 

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Financing a home is a big step. Learn 

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Oct. 5, WLN-First Friday Coffee 

Women’s Leadership Network 

First Friday Coffee 9-10 a.m. at 

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Oct. 8, 

Successful Product Launching: 

Skincare, Haircare & More 

If you dream of having your own 

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Oct. 8-29, 

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Oct. 9 

Estates, Wills, Trusts…Oh My! 

This workshop will cover basic 

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Oct. 13, First Time Homebuyer 

Planning for your future as a first time 

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Oct. 15, Stewards of Children 

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The course is Child Abuse Prevention 

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Celebrating Our #1 

In 2018, Conway Regional was named #1 in Central Arkansas for 

Medical Excellence in Cardiac Care*, among 50+ other awards. While 

we’re proud of our awards, our team is driven by something more: you. 

One Team. One Promise. 

Our #1 priority is and will always be you, the patient, and that’s the #1 

worth celebrating. 

*CareChex® — an information service of Quantros, Inc. 

#1 in Central Arkansas for 

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