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For what it’s worth: it’s never too late to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit … we can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”

WHILE THIS QUOTE IS BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD,

it might as well be straight from the mouth of Nadine Wynn (owner of Team Nadine, LLC, with Keller Williams Realty Lake Norman) because when it comes to living your best life, Nadine has cornered the market … but not without her share of steep climbs. “For me it was always about discovering who you are and honoring that. It’s about the proper perspective and becoming the best version of yourself … staying positive and believing in your abilities—you must believe,” Nadine smiles with a knowing look of encouragement. Believing in yourself is something Nadine has cultivated and mastered through the years. With a lot of hard work, perseverance, and a variety of skills, she has been able to craft the life of her dreams. How you ask? Nadine is happy to oblige … . "Paint your desires in your mind,” Nadine advises, “and include as many details as possible. I vividly remember envisioning my magazine ads in my head while I sat in real estate school: a 2-page, vividly colored layout, featuring romantic night photography of luxury homes. ose very same ads were published in local and nationwide magazines within three years.” Nearly 20 years ago, Nadine became a Lake Norman real estate icon only three years after obtaining her license. After working as a nurse for over 20 years and with no start-up funds nor knowledge of business, the self-described introvert took the bull by the horns and followed her dreams.

Nadine’s strength, courage, and fortitude were somewhat thrust upon her at the young age of 15 when her father died. She had to grow up fast and face the harsh realities that life brings. “It propelled me into adulthood at an early age,” she shares, “and it forced me to survive and to be totally responsible for my own successes or failures—against all odds! In a way, as unpleasant as that time was, it forced me to become who I am today.”

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Having grown up in New Jersey, Nadine moved to North Carolina in 2003 at which time she pursued and obtained a position as a nursing instructor—another dream of hers. But as life is predictably wont to do, things began to get bumpy in Nadine’s world. Just after obtaining her dream job and building her dream waterfront home in Denver, her husband lost his job. “I needed to do something fast,” she recalls. “My dad had been a successful realtor, and I always wondered in the back of my mind: maybe someday, I too should try real estate. So I dove in head rst and almost overnight became very successful and have remained top of my game ever since. Now I have been helping buyers and sellers realize their dreams for almost 20 years on Lake Norman and am loving every minute of it!”

Nadine is proud of her business success, and rightly so; however, her smile can light a darkened room when she speaks of her three grown children—Kirsten, Michael, and Chris, as well as her granddaughters who are all under the age of 5: Abigail, Olivia, and Emilia. “I work hard and play hard, too,” she says. “I love to travel! My most memorable trip was to celebrate my daughter Kirsten’s graduation from college. We visited Bora Bora and built memories of a lifetime! e snorkeling was like swimming in someone’s aquarium, and we got to volunteer at a turtle rescue which was something I will never forget.” It takes courage and determination to achieve that which others only dream of, and Nadine Wynn is a grand example of this. Not only does she have the courage and determination she needs, but she has learned through experience that adjusting your sails is crucial to success. She references the following quote by author Keith J. Cunningham: “Kobe Bryant would still be alive today if that helicopter pilot changed course when he hit bad weather.” “NADINE’S TAKEAWAY: “When life changes hit you, don't be afraid to CHANGE COURSE. Fear of the unknown frequently stops us humans from making drastic changes that could greatly better our situation for ourselves and those we love. Be BOLD and STRONG and forge forward with your dream. Be yourself because there is no one else like you in the entire universe. You have been placed here for a reason: to help others and to learn to love yourself through each step of the journey. Focus on honing the strengths you’ve been gifted with at birth. Mostly, though, do not be afraid of change but embrace it and adapt to it. I’ve learned that sometimes the most exciting adventures lie around the corner in the most unexpected ways … success doesn’t happen overnight. It requires consistent movement toward your goals, requiring concerted channeling of energy. You have many gifts. How will you use them to live the life of your dreams?” w

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In September, Leatherman Lane Farm in Concord hosted its second annual Horse Lovers Day Breast Cancer Event and raised over $6,500. Farm owner

AMYMICHELE JONES

says next year’s event will be October 7, and since that is also the weekend of the Charlotte NASCAR race, they have a few guest appearances planned (from some drivers who have committed to help reach next year’s goal of $15,000). To learn more, visit www.leathermanlane.com.

APRIL DEAN

MCCONNELL, cofounder and co-owner of Dean’s Duets & Quartets, announces that they are expanding to include the Raleigh area. “We’ve also added jazz groups as an additional service we provide,” she says, “and we now offer electric violin as well.” Dean’s Duets is a classically trained team of professional wedding and event musicians specializing in covers of top 40 and modern music. Iredell Health System, in partnership with the Iredell Physician Network, is pleased to welcome SHYKITA

E. HILL, MSW,

LCSW-A, to Iredell Psychiatry. Shykita is a licensed clinical social worker associate with 22 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse fi eld. As a clinical social worker, Shykita helps patients overcome diffi cult challenges and improve their physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing.

DR. NICOLE WHITEHEAD,

owner of Advanced Spinal Fitness in Mooresville, and her team hosted an open house event at their offi ces last month. The event celebrated their 15th year in business, their new larger location, and the addition of more providers and services within the last year.

TAMMI MURPHY and HOLLY LEPAGE each owned online boutiques and decided to join forces to open a retail store, Lemonade Boutique. After a rough few years with the pandemic, social unrest, and a less-than-stellar start to 2022, they thought it would be good to take those lemons and make… LEMONADE. They offi cially opened their doors on September 9 in Jetton Village.

JANIE SLUSARICK

announces the reopening of The Rumor Mill Market in Davidson located at 217 Depot Street. Having been opened for nearly a decade prior, the store made a great many friends in the community and are happy to once again be open 10am-5pm Monday thru Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday. Janie can also be found at her gift boutique Honeysuckle Home on South Main in Davidson.

Mrs. U.S. Continental 2021 and business owner

PHAEDRA PISTONE

announces the 14th anniversary of her bridal boutique, Classic Bride & Formals in Cornelius. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce was onsite for the ribbon-cutting ceremony in August. Phaedra’s is the only bridal boutique in the Southeast that has won the BOW by the Knot Award for 12 years straight.