Publisher’s Perspective: September 2024

Here we are—September already! I can hardly believe that we’re celebrating TWO years of publishing LKN Magazine. Time has flown, and I couldn’t be happier with how much we’ve accomplished in such a short period. We truly have the best team, advertising partners, ambassadors, and readers. None of this would have been possible without each and every one of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

September also marks the beginning of my favorite time of the year. As a big football fan, I’m thrilled for the season ahead! While I follow a few teams closely (both college and pro), it’s the love of the game that really gets me excited. The Carolina Panthers will always be my team—even when they make it hard to watch sometimes! And let’s not forget those cooler temperatures—I, for one, won’t miss this summer’s record-breaking heat!

This month’s issue is packed with stories and features that I’m excited to share with you:

Page 20: Get ready for fall with Sweet Grass as they embrace the season in style.

Page 21: Discover the stunning art of Esther Moorehead—prepare to be inspired.

Page 28: Our cover story dives into Financial Freedom with Gaskin Asset Management. I loved how they dressed up as the things they love to do—their passions—because that’s the true “why” behind saving for retirement: so you can spend time doing what you’re passionate about.

Page 32: Explore one of the fastest-growing sports—pickleball! And if you’ve ever dreamed of shopping for pickleball gear while browsing beautiful home décor, Susan Clayton has made that dream a reality with her store in Cornelius, Home2Court. You won’t want to miss it!

Pages 44-45: For art lovers, don’t miss our feature on downtown Mooresville’s Gallery Crawl. Mark your calendars to meet Melinda Lawton in person on September 20th-21st at Juelerye Artisan Gallery & Gifts.

Page 58: Finally, read about LKN Magazine’s two-year anniversary. We’d love for you to join us for a celebration at the beautiful Cain Center for the Arts on October 22nd. It might seem far away, but it’ll be here before we know it! (Limited tickets available.)

As always, don’t forget to check out our Calendar of Events—there’s so much to do, and you won’t want to miss a thing!

Happy September! Remember, you can always find all of our content on our website—lkn-magazine.com. And be sure to follow us on social media @lknmagazine!

Here’s to the next two years! I’m so grateful and blessed to do what I love Every. Single. Day.

Keela

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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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