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STRAIGHT FROM THE heart
WRITER Leslie Ogle PHOTOGRAPHER Chelsea Bren
Ibelieve it was Steve Jobs who said that if you haven’t found it yet, keep looking and don’t settle … as with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you fi nd it. And, like any successful relationship, it just gets better with time. Lake Norman power couple Lindsey and Dr. Aerik Williams have embraced this philosophy not only in fi nding their respective careers, but in all areas of life, for nurturing and cultivating relationships is at the heart of who they are … at work and at home—and perhaps even more so in their entrepreneurial pursuits: Lindsey is the owner of Davidson Wine Co. and, in addition to running his private medical practice in Salisbury (and being a published author!), Dr. Williams recently opened Shoot 360 Charlotte, a state-of-the-art basketball training and workout facility. When it comes to following your heart, this dynamic duo sets the gold standard. Not only would their chance meeting lead to many follow-your-heart moments in the years to come, but their ability to successfully craft their lives—individually and as a team—is inspiring.
It was a chance meeting … a cold afternoon at Ohio State University when a young Aerik was in medical school and stepped into a campus restaurant where he locked eyes with Lindsey. Born and raised in Ohio, Lindsey pursued the legal profession and was an attorney for over 13 years. After their move to North Carolina many years ago, Lindsey decided to swap her nine-to- ve job to follow her heart and her calling which was to open an urban winery right in the heart of downtown Davidson. “Wine has always been a passion of mine,” she explains, “and as I started exploring careers in the industry, I decided to pursue a winemaking certi cation and start my own business. e alcohol licensing process was challenging and since my concept was totally outside the box, it involved a lot of approvals and regulatory
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discussions in the beginning. Fortunately, my background as an attorney helped to navigate all the red tape.”
Lindsey, now a fully certi ed sommelier, was eager and motivated to open her wine shop, but she also wanted to provide an approachable environment where guests can gather with their neighbors. “I wanted it to be a destination,” Lindsey says, “a place where people can come together, feel comfortable, and just enjoy the moment. I’ve always wanted to bring something special to Davidson … and my business and place in the community means a lot to me.”
Similarly, Lindsey’s husband also understands the many levels of business ownership and its inherent service to people—not only in running his medical practice but also as a franchise owner. “One of my favorite scriptures,” Dr. Williams shares, “is Matthew 25:40 where it says, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ is verse keeps me mindful of the needs of others and my place in this world.”
e de nition of success is di erent for everyone, but the Williamses have found that it is all about relationships. ey have mastered the husband/ wife union as is evidenced by their unwavering support and respect for each other. eir ability to give of themselves and put their passion and full hearts into all that they do is, quite frankly, a rare and admirable quality.
Both Lindsey and Aerik agree that challenges keep life interesting. With experience, we know that this too shall pass, and we are more steady, rm, and con dent in our responses—and in our overall capabilities to embrace change and the situation at hand, no matter how di cult it may be.
“We all came face-to-face with our obstacles during the COVID pandemic,” Dr. Williams says, “and I know for me, running a medical practice and being concerned about our son during remote learning was challenging. But we overcame it all by accepting the reality. No need to panic. No need to worry. No need to complain. We’ll get through it together … and so we did!”
Indeed the Williamses have a perspective of love, faith, and gratitude that serves them well in life. Worthy of emulation, their service to community, their unwavering passion for people’s wellbeing, and their love and respect for one another is straight from the heart. w
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Letting go can be hard for some of us. Some items hold sentimental value, which keeps them hanging unused in our closet. Others feel too good to let go. Who likes to toss a piece of clothing that still has the tags on it?
e way to overcome this emotional resistance is to shift the focus away from the guilt of throwing away and focus more on the gift of giving to the needy. Items that do nothing more than take up space in your closet can change the life of someone less fortunate if you donate them.
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