The Publisher’s Perspective

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Happy New Year!

Whew, what a month… I don’t know about you, but holidays are a little bit like company, happy to see them come, and happy to see them go 😉 I mean how many sausage balls, party mix and chocolate can one eat? And while Santa Claus and gifts are wonderful, I’m grateful that the true meaning of Christmas infuses the season with love that transcends all the glitter. Focusing on this brings me peace!

I heard something the other day that piqued my interest. In a documentary on Jimmy Buffet (yes, you read that right, Jimmy Buffet of music and Margaritaville), Jimmy said that Humor was the absence of Terror and Terror was the absence of Humor. Have you ever heard this? Is this really true? The other point of the documentary that really hit home was when there were techies from Google asking him about his philanthropic attitude and his answer was simply that he had a good team and they made things happen. And while I already knew this… it really made me step back and look at the team that makes our magazines come to life every month and WOW, I feel like the luckiest girl EVER!

Speaking of that team, welcome to the January edition of LKN Magazine! Everyone knows what January means… time to get in shape – mind, body and spirit! For your body, my friends at Orangetheory Fitness have got you covered. Every workout is different, so I never get bored, and love that you can track your progress. I’ve been hooked on Orangetheory for more than 4 years. It’s an amazing workout and the coaches are all incredible. Check out their story starting on page 28. Thank you, OTF for your faith and trust in my vision of LKN Magazine and your focus on finding the workout that works for so many.

Please just dive in and enjoy all the pages of this January edition of LKN Magazine – there is something for everyone, but please let us know more of what else you would like to see in this space! We take feedback to heart!

Would like to wish a happy birthday to my amazing husband who is truly my best friend and right hand man. We have switched roles and y’all he’s killin’ it, he’s cooking, cleaning, mopping floors, even making the bed on occasion… washing and drying clothes (no, he hasn’t learned to fold and put them away yet), delivering magazines, reminding me to take my medication, and so much more. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEEJ! Again, I am a lucky, lucky girl!

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Keela Johnson

Hello! My name is Keela Johnson and I’m the founder of Forsyth Magazines, a family of three publications based in Forsyth County that started in 2005. After living in Clemmons for 30 years, I “retired” to Lake Norman and found a vibrant, active community of friendly people, as well as new hobbies like paddle boarding and gardening. However, with publishing in my blood, my heart and mind recognized a wonderful opportunity to further engage with this dynamic community and the members of my Lake Norman “neighborhood.” So… I am thrilled to announce that our team is launching a fourth publication: LKN Magazine!

An opportunity to promote local! When my husband and I made the move to Lake Norman, I passed the torch for the Forsyth County-based magazines into the very capable hands of my daughter Brooke. I’ve been considering the right time to launch a Lake Norman-based magazine, and I firmly believe that time is now! With 19 years of publishing experience, our team has helped hundreds of businesses share their stories and connect with our 70,000 readers. We believe in the power of community and building a platform for local businesses to grow in an organic and powerful way. We’re so excited to bring this same concept to the Lake Norman market.
What does this look like? Take a look at forsythwoman.com to see some of our content and flip through our digital edition. You can also check out @forsythmags on Instagram and Facebook, and find the Forsyth Magazines podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and all major streaming platforms.
What does LKN Magazine offer? Print ads, of course, and online exposure as well, but in addition to that, we offer so much more to help you tell your story to your target market. Editorial, social media promotion, a monthly newsletter, a podcast, and event sponsorship opportunities are all perks available for our advertising partners. I’d love to set up a time to chat with you over the phone or meet in person to discuss.

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