WILMA Magazine

01/24/2025

This July, Edge of Urge, a staple of Wilmington’s downtown retail scene, turns twenty-three years old, and founder JESSIE WILLIAMS couldn’t be more elated, if not a little apprehensive.

While some stores come and go in downtown Wilmington, others have remained part of the area’s central business district for decades, continuing to serve customers through hurricanes, recessions, and a global pandemic.

01/24/2025

This could be you crossing the finish line at the WILMA Dash! 🌟 Don’t wait—secure your spot today.
📍 Wilmington Convention Center | 📅 May 8th
🏃‍♀️ Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Wilmington/WILMADash

01/23/2025

At The Fancy Flaming, MICHELE LECHMANICK has curated a boutique of fun clothing and gift picks. The Hampstead store also brings together patrons for seasonal event including an upcoming Galentine’s Day.

At The Fancy Flaming, MICHELE LECHMANICK has curated a boutique of fun clothing and gift picks. The Hampstead store also brings together patrons for seasonal event including an upcoming Galentine’s Day.

01/23/2025

“WILMA’s Leadership Institute is an excellent program to build confidence in yourself, develop better interpersonal skills, and get outside of your comfort zone to push yourself and pursue your career goals.” – Stephanie Stanford

🚀 Take the next step in your leadership journey. Apply to the WILMA Leadership Institute today! Applications close January 31st. https://tinyurl.com/2jnjcjnt

01/23/2025

Counting Down to Feast Wilmington! 🍕

Wilmington’s biggest food and drink festival is almost here, and we can’t wait to experience it with you. 🍷✨

Want to take it up a notch? Sponsor Feast and enjoy exclusive perks like VIP access and ad coverage!

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📸: Matt Ray Photography

01/22/2025

A bold rebrand and revitalized energy to celebrate 10 years of WILMA Leadership! 🎉 Watch our video to see all the exciting changes and how we’re commemorating this incredible milestone. 🌟

In June 2015, WILMA magazine launched the WILMA Leadership Initiative with the mission to empower women to lead with confidence and purpose. Learn more about...

01/21/2025

Serving as the founding dean of UNCW’s College of College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (CHSSA) is a huge undertaking, but STEPHANIE CAULDER has proven she is the right person for the job.

Serving as the founding dean of UNCW’s College of College of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts is a huge undertaking, but STEPHANIE CAULDER has proven she is the right person for the job. In just a year and a half, Caulder has not only gotten the college off the ground, she has also implemente...

01/21/2025

WILMA Leadership Institute changed the way I think about opportunities for women and about myself. I realized that I already possessed some leadership qualities and that fear was holding me back from a lot of new opportunities. I’m so grateful for this experience and the connections I made!” – Alice Hogarth

📣 Applications for the 2025 WILMA Leadership Institute are open now! Don’t miss your chance to grow personally and professionally—apply before January 31st. https://tinyurl.com/2jnjcjnt

01/20/2025

Remember the magic of our past events? ✨ We’re taking things to the next level with the next Elevate & Celebrate in March! Be the first to know about the event—sign up for our newsletters today! 🩷
https://www.wilmamag.com/email-newsletter/

01/17/2025

👯‍♀️ Grab your gals and take on the WILMA Dash together! Whether you’re running for the fun, the fitness, or the finish line, it’s more fun with friends.
📅 Register your squad today!
🔗 https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Wilmington/WILMADash

01/15/2025

ICYMI: For 10 years, we’ve been dedicated to empowering leaders and building a stronger community. We’re proud to unveil the next chapter: WILMA Leadership. ⭐️

This rebrand reflects our growth, our mission, and our commitment to supporting women in Wilmington as they lead, inspire, and create change.

Discover the new WILMA Leadership and everything we stand for at WILMALeadership.com.

01/13/2025

Spring is around the corner, and so is our next Elevate & Celebrate event! 🌸 Stay tuned for all the exciting details—trust us, you won’t want to miss this! 💐

01/09/2025

What could your business achieve by connecting with Wilmington’s most influential women?

WILMA celebrates the leaders, decision-makers, and changemakers in our community. Market with us in 2025 and join the conversation that shapes our region.

Let’s grow together. 💡

Interested in Marketing? Learn more here:
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01/07/2025

Don’t wait—grow, connect, and lead with WILMA’s Leadership Institute.

🗓️ Application Deadline: January 31st
🌍 Learn More & Apply: wilmamag.com/leadership/wilmas-leadership-institute/

01/06/2025

Ready, set, Dash! 🏃‍♀️✨ Gather your friends and sign up for the WILMA Dash—a fun and empowering 5K just for women! Don’t miss your chance to lace up, hit the pavement, and be part of this amazing event. Let’s make this year’s Dash the best one yet! 💪

REGISTER HERE: WILMADash.com

01/03/2025

💡 Take the leap into leadership! Applications are now open for the next cohort! This transformative program is perfect for ambitious women ready to grow personally and professionally. 🌟 wilmamag.com/leadership/wilmas-leadership-institute/

01/02/2025

In the new year, why not give your brain a fun and fresh new fitness goal of reading more? Getting lost in a good book is the perfect way to unwind and escape the chaotic days ahead, and Wilmington has plenty of locally owned bookstores that offer thousands of options for even the pickiest reader.

In the new year, why not give your brain a fun and fresh new fitness goal of reading more? Getting lost in a good book is the perfect way to unwind and escape the chaotic days ahead, and Wilmington has plenty of locally-owned bookstores that offer thousands of options for even the pickiest reader.

12/31/2024

The WilmingtonBiz 100 list this year includes downtown Wilmington advocates, network connectors, affordable housing experts, CEOs, health executives, and others. It focuses heavily on work that members have done this year to impact the region.

Photography by Daria Amato

The WilmingtonBiz 100 list this year includes downtown Wilmington advocates, network connectors, affordable housing experts, CEOs, health executives, and others. Itfocuses heavily on work that members have done this year to impact the region.