Fall 2020 Faulkner Lifestyle

Angel Duncan
Owner of Angel‘s Boutique
2020
WOMEN in
BUSINESS
Angel is the owner of
Angel’s Boutique, located
in the Conway Commons
Shopping Center. Her husband
is a utility inspector, and Angel
finished her education in
Kentucky after leaving Greenbrier
in the 8th grade. Her son
is a professional golf caddy
at Alotian, and her daughter
is a photographer and on
the social media team for
Angel’s Boutique. Angel
says, “Fun fact – one
of my best friends
growing up in
Greenbrier is now
my dentist. Dr.
Jennifer Weaver is
the best!”
When asked what led her
to open a business here,
Angel says “My dad was
a pastor in Conway for
many years, and we met
so many wonderful people
through our church and just
fell in love with the town.
One of the families that visited
our church quite often had a
fragrance store for sale, and we
wound up buying it from them.
It has now turned into a boutique
with an online store, and we also
have an app. Since my store was
mainly a fragrance store, I just
wanted to expand to be more of
a one stop shop. We try to offer a
little bit of everything.”
Of what she most enjoys about
living and working here, Angel
says, “I have had multiple out
of town customers tell me that
Conway is one of the best cities
they’ve ever visited. I just feel like
we have wonderful people, great
restaurants, and amazing churches.
It a great place to raise a family.”
She attributes her success to not
only a lot of prayer and hard work
but also to several important people
who contribute to her achievements.
“I have the best attorney,
Skip Davidson, banker, Skip Colvin,
and accountant, Lisa Stephens.
They are truly amazing and are
miracle workers! I’m so thankful to
have them in my corner. God said
to always get advice from godly
people, and that’s what I try to do.”
Angel attends Central Baptist
Church, and her interests include
swimming, playing tennis and
enjoying Baggo with her family.
Through her business, she
also supports Harbor Home, a
residential community that provides
training and assistance to women
whose lives are in crisis.
Angel’s advice to those just starting
out is, “Work hard, keep God first
in everything you do, and don’t
stray from your standards. Surround
yourself with a good support group,
and people who will help you
become better. Build a great team!”
Maret Wicks
Vice-President, Marketing Manager / Arvest Bank – Central, NE, SW Arkansas
2020
WOMEN in
BUSINESS
80 faulkner lifestyle | fall 2020
Maret grew up in Tempe, Arizona but has lived in
Conway for 16 years. She and her husband, Jeff,
both work for Arvest Bank. “We are a blended
family with five children between us, Andy Moore, Ethan
Moore, Grace Moore, Kyle Wicks and Jordan Wicks.
We live in Conway with two of our kids currently
in residence, Ethan and Grace. We share our home
with three pets, Cali, Stella, Miss Kitty and 2
grand-dogs, Nash and Presley.”
Of what she most enjoys about living and working
in Faulkner County, Maret says, “I have worked
and lived in Faulkner County for 16 years. It has
a small town feel but offers the amenities of a
much larger town. I loved raising my kids here.
I met my husband here. I fell in love with a
community that is willing to give back with
their passion, their talents, their time and
even their funds. I saw this firsthand when
I worked at United Way and, now, I see it
from a slightly different side. Arvest gives
back in all the ways described above, and I
am proud to continue to be able to be part of
a transformational organization.”
Maret attributes her success to many
in her life. “They say it takes a village
to raise a child, but it also takes a
village to move through the world
with any kind of success. I attribute my accomplishments
to many great friends and mentors who help me understand
my strengths and my opportunities for learning. I
must give a nod to my parents who instilled in my siblings
and me an extremely strong work ethic. That strong ethic
will drive one to seek out answers and skills to help them
thrive in almost any situation.”
Many in the community are aware that Maret is also an
artist. “My favorite medium is acrylics although I like to
draw with charcoal, as well. I am working on a painting
for Corey and Emily Shumate and their lovely little boy
John Ryan. After that, I will begin one for my brother,
Brendan, and his wife, Nora and their little bundle of joy. My
husband, Jeff, and I are also avid DIYers. This hobby keeps
us very busy. We also love cycling and kayaking.”
Currently, Maret sits on the Conway Art board. She
says, “We are tasked to find opportunities for public art
in Conway. Additionally, I am on the steering committee
for Bank On Arkansas Plus, an organization that strives to
bring banking to the non-banked and under-banked. Both
organizations fit my passions nicely.”
Maret’s advice to those just starting out is, “Find something
you are passionate about and the rest will follow!”