Kara Scott

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First look at the Consumer Duty Dear CEO Letter

May 16, 2024 | hymans.co.uk | Siobhan Lough |Kara Scott

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published their latest Dear CEO letter on 16 May 2024 which looks at implementing the Consumer Duty for closed products and services within the life insurance industry. The Dear CEO letter sets out five priority areas for firms to consider before the 31 July deadline this year, along with action prompts for firms relating to each of the areas. These five areas are based on the FCA’s supervisory insights and feedback they have received.
French Bulldog Owners on Alert as Pet-Related Crime Increases

Feb 28, 2024 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

The latest dog breed to become the belle of the ball? The French bulldog. Demand for these pricey canine companions (think ~$3K a pup) has soared—but so has the risk associated with their rising fame. The bullish crime traces back locally as far as last summer when a French bulldog was stolen from a Knightdale home and listed on Facebook Marketplace for $4.5K—continuing to build steam across the country today.
A Positive Shift Amidst Challenges

Dec 20, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

Downtown Raleigh is really proving her resilience. Despite the recent rise in crime, business owners are buying in and continuing to establish roots—and doubling down on Downtown. It’s a welcome harbinger of hope, given that metropolitan downtowns (think San Francisco) typically experience in the face of “unsafe conditions.” Instead, local entrepreneurs remain invested in Downtown—literally. One such business owner is Caitlin Cary, who is reopening her The Pocket Gallery in City Market in January.
The Azzarellos Share Their Bumble Brews Entrepreneurial Journey

Dec 11, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

What do you get when you combine a power couple with invaluable skills and a passion for entrepreneurship + a novel idea combining an indoor play space for children and cafe for their parents? Meet Libby and Mark Azzarello’s Bumble Brews. A side gig-turned-unexpected success story, Bumble Brews—which serves to entertain both kiddos ages 6 months to 6 years and adults with buzzy brews (think coffee + beer and wine)—now boasts two locations in Cary and Raleigh, the latter of which opened Dec. 1.
Raleigh Stores That Give Back to a Good Cause

Nov 30, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

There’s an exciting shift happening in Raleigh retail—just in time for gift-giving season. In the move toward conscientious consumerism, local shops are becoming catalysts for social change by supporting various causes close to home and beyond.
Raleigh’s Sip and Shop Guide for a Memorable Holiday Season

Oct 30, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

’Tis the season for holiday shopping—and taking the festivities up a notch is the sip and shop trend. Like happy hour and retail therapy rolled into one, this fad entails strolling through your fave shops to check everyone off your holiday gift list, all while savoring delicious drinks. Now that sounds like the kind of holiday shopping we can get behind (!). Here, five Raleigh hot spots that will make your spirits—and your shopping bags—bright this holiday season.
McKenzie Van Oss Trades Ballet Slippers for Singing Career

Oct 2, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

McKenzie Van Oss may have retired from the Carolina Ballet—but she hasn’t permanently hung up her ballet slippers just yet. The 27-year-old multitalented artist recently released the latest music video for her single “reminder,” which not only incorporates her professional ballet background, but also features her former colleagues from the Carolina Ballet (dancers, costume, hair/makeup).
Emily Martin’s Cinnamon Rolls Spread Love of Family Recipe

Sep 20, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

“They see me rollin’” … and they craving Emily Martin’s Cinnamon Rolls—especially now that ’tis the season for baked fall treats (!). Available year-round at Cantina 18, these gooey rolls make the perfect quick breakfast or snack—or gift for a sweets-loving friend or family member (hey, holiday season!). Creator/owner Martin’s recipe for the delightfully decadent old-fashioned treats blends tradition and innovation, using a sourdough yeast starter and a craveworthy creamy glaze on top.
Coastal Cool Swimwear Showcases Style and Sustainability

Aug 9, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

Local high school student’s sustainable swimwear line is perfect for your next summer getaway. If you’re looking to make waves on your summer vacay, you’ll want to dive into Coastal Cool, the sustainable clothing line making quite the splash on the local fashion scene. This isn’t just another drop in the ocean though… The brainchild of founder/CEO Holden Bierman, a rising sophomore at Fuquay-Varina High School, Coastal Cool emerged amid the pandemic.
Affordable + Green Homes Are Possible Via BuildBetter Program

Jul 24, 2023 | raleighmag.com | Kara Scott

Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative helps cut down on families’ energy bills. “Don’t touch the thermostat!” … a phrase that will no doubt reverberate across local households as we struggle to keep our energy bills low—especially during the sweltering NC summer. Enter Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool program, which helps homeowners alleviate the impact of climate change via more energy-efficient and resilient homes.