FRS Communications

06/01/2026

Register today for Triangle Business Journal's Mentoring Monday on February 23 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Embassy Suites, 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd, Cary, NC.

At every stage of my career, I had a mentor. I sought out people who energized and inspired me. They took the time to engage in meaningful conversations that helped me learn and grow. They didn't always say "yes" and often helped me to think more critically about the future. The solutions they offered weren't quick ones and often challenged my assumptions.

My favorite mentors helped me discover my underlying passions and calling in life. They have been anchors who guided me in volunteer efforts and became lifelong friends.

As I lean into a new season of life, it's time for me to offer the same value of mentoring that I received from others. I want to inspire people to become fuller versions of who they are. At the end of February, I have the honor of being selected for the Triangle Business Journal's Mentoring Monday. This opportunity is a little different than other mentoring relationships because of the speed of the event. I am hoping that the connections made will linger longer than the 15 minutes offered for each round.

The shorter rounds allow time to focus on character instead of job skills and competency. As we each become more self-aware of the value we can add to each other, we can truly become better in our jobs as well as in our relationships. Won't you join me? The link to register will be in the comment section.

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18/09/2025

The excitement is building for the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame Gala! What an incredible honor to be recognized alongside such an accomplished and inspiring group of women. We want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you on your induction into the NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.

Your achievements, advocacy, and leadership have paved the way for so many others, and our CEO Liza Weidle is truly proud to be part of this remarkable class. As we draw closer to this special evening, we want to give you a glimpse into the incredible community you’ll be celebrating with.

Darleen Johns, a pioneering entrepreneur and trailblazer in North Carolina’s information technology industry. In 1979, she founded Alphanumeric Systems, a business solutions provider she grew into a global enterprise of more than 500 employees and $100 million in revenue before selling the company in 2009.

Jodi Hill Free, CEO and President of Platinum Business Solutions Inc.

Nikki Huebner, Founder Endure Beauty

Robbie Hardy, Founder xElle Ventures

Carrie Peele, has spent over 30 years lifting others as she climbed. Her legacy continues to inspire and shape the future of business in North Carolina.

Sally Webb Berry, past CEO The Special Event Company

Trish Saemann, GoBeyond SEO

Terry Bradley Dunn – Advocacy Award, Chief Consulting Officer & Managing Tai-Lynn HR Solutions

Celebrate The Legacy With Us
Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa, a Forbes Travel Guide 5-Star Hotel & 2025 Star Award Winner

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the 8th annual class of the new NC Women Business Owners Hall of Fame! Join us at the gala to hear their stories of impact and celebrate how they have:

*Launched and scaled innovative businesses.
*Led with vision and resilience through challenges.
*Mentored and uplifted other women in their fields.
*Made significant contributions to North Carolina’s economy and community.

This gala is a testament to their hard work and a celebration of the collective power of women in business. There’s still time to become a sponsor and align your brand with this prestigious event. Help us honor these remarkable women and invest in the future of women entrepreneurship.

15/09/2025

Congratulations to our CEO Liza Weidle 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that .weidle is being honored as an inductee into the NCWBO Hall of Fame, recognizing her exceptional leadership in entrepreneurship, mentorship, and the advancement of women in business.
As the founder of FRS Communications, Liza continues to inspire through her commitment to innovation, integrity, and empowering others.
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By leveraging content trends, programs, and compelling stories, FRS helps you grow your brand presence and build lasting connections online and across social media platforms.

Join us for the 8th annual NCWBO Hall of Fame Gala! Secure your tickets today at https://ncwbohalloffame.org/gala/

Let’s celebrate our remarkable inductees together!

27/05/2025

Jefferson Fisher’s book “The Next Conversation” offers solid strategies and tips on ways to argue less and talk more. Jefferson Fisher reminds us that our words have ripple effects and offers tips on how powerful a pause can be before you respond.

It’s important to set goals for conversation. Don’t think of the conversation as a win or lose situation. “Winning means that you’ve likely lost something far more valuable – their trust, their respect, or worse, the connection. The only thing you’ve won is their contempt.”

The next step is to set values for a conversation. The overall aim is to connect, share, and grow stronger relationships. Jefferson highlighted his values and I think these two are good ones:

Where there is room for kindness, I will use it.
If I can’t be a bridge, I’ll be a lighthouse.

Read more in Liza's FRS blog and be sure to buy the book on Amazon.com or local booksellers.

12/05/2025

09/01/2025

Whether you are prepping for your next performance review or considering a new opportunity, use these 4 tips from our CEO Liza Weidle to build success in 2025:

✔️ Consistently document your wins and accomplishments to compile a record of your work. Identify one method, whether it’s pen and paper or a Google doc and make monthly entries. I picked a Friday afternoon when things are a little slower at work.

✔️ Be specific in goals. Did your impact raise performance 10% or grow sales? Stretch your documentation beyond the headline projects that your team already knows about.

✔️ Continuous innovation. This could look like taking courses to learn a new skill. This year I am learning about Ham Radios and understanding the process to become licensed. It's been on my "tada" list for some time. My company is FRS which is primarily "For Ruth's Sake" in honor of my Grandmother, but also Family Radio Service and in the plans as we continue to develop our Weidle Timber farm.

✔️ Build a strong network. For me this is as much about helping the community as it is about business and one of the reasons I became a The Rotary Club of Cary member.

What's on your "tada" list for 2025?

03/01/2025

Weather forecast for the triangle area is for cold followed by even colder temperatures. To prepare, we wanted to share our favorite movies from 2024.

The Fall Guy with Ryan Gosling tops our list because it highlights unsung heroes in the movie industry - the stuntmen ❤️

Below is a top 10 movie list. What was your favorite movie and go to snack?

17/12/2024

Do you have an extra scarf/gloves/hat set? Maybe bath salts that aren't your style? Maybe a bottle of wine? If you're looking for a place to donate new items and/or gift cards, we've got a great and worthy project coming up in January!

The Cary Rotary Club creates unique, fabulous raffle baskets based on donations to support our passions to alleviate hunger, support education and literacy, economic empowerment and more!

We are making plans for our annual Chili Fundraiser planned for January 31.

Please reach out to [email protected] for how to get these items to us. Thank you
Deborah Harrell Meehan for jumping in to help 🎉

20/08/2024

Welcome to Literary Connections – Elevate your bookshelf with our panel of authors! Join us for a fun and engaging event where you’ll get the chance to meet and interact with some of your favorite writers. This in person event will take place at City Club Raleigh, so mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable experience. As our Moderator, Crash Gregg, leads us through the event, enjoy hearing from authors Liza Weidle, Carmen Wimberley Cauthen, John Samuel, Tim Brown, and Holly Richard. There will be time after the panel discussion to purchase books and have them signed. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow book lovers and discover new literary gems!

Register at this link:

Join us for a lively discussion with a diverse group of authors as they share their insights and stories to help you elevate your bookshelf!