Owner of 80 Muze, former New York City-based model, Amber Scott, has had a fondness for scent since she was a child. Her earliest childhood memories include her mother with all the beautiful, fancy perfume bottles that she kept on her dresser. “She had this air of sophistication and always smelled so good,” Scott recalled. […]
Charleston Women in Business
“Momming” On Her Own Terms: One Story of Career and Motherhood
There are as many ways to be a mom as there are mothers in the world. This month, in the thick of our family issue, Charleston Women Magazine is celebrating one of them, a woman who forged a path from Mexico City, through France and around the world to Daniel Island, South Carolina. Launching a […]
Rad Rydz: Andrea Leary’s Road Not Taken is Your Clear Path
Fear of the unknown is the tendency for one to be afraid when they have no information about something they might face. As entrepreneurs, this fear grips so tightly, it keeps some from achieving dreams. However, that isn’t Rad Rydz owner Andrea Leary. “My philosophy is ‘why don’t we try it.’ The worst that can […]
DBK Coaching and Consulting’s Denise Beers-Kiepper: The Power to Empower
Denise Beers-Kiepper, owner of DBK Coaching and Consulting, defines culture — in the business sense — as the way people work together. That’s why connecting authentically, seeing beyond the surface and bringing energy to every engagement are hallmarks of working with Beers-Kiepper. With an education in business and two decades of practical experience in a […]
On Brand Designs: An Entrepreneur for Entrepreneurs
It’s tough to launch a new business, but then to grow that business can seem even more daunting, weeding through all the dos and don’ts. Kim Russo, owner of On Brand Designs, used her past experiences working in a print shop to learn what she should do better as she ventured into her own endeavors. […]
Talking Home Ownership in 2024 With Integrity Mortgage’s Kellie Collins
According to Kellie Collins of Kellie Collins Integrity Mortgage, if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, the priority right now should be stockpiling money for a down payment. That’s because the flux of five million buyers — who dropped out of the market when interest rates increased in 2023 — are projected to […]
Women Supporting Women in Business: A Circle With No End
An ancient African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This wisdom is embraced by impactful Charleston women in business who support each other at all levels. And as success leaves clues, the adage must be true. Ashley Brooke Perryman, ABP Makeup, Oscar and […]
Show Us Your She-Shed
The she-shed made its mark on popular culture when it became the central theme of a viral 2019 State Farm commercial. In the ad, a couple watches as Sheryl’s she-shed burns to a crisp after an unfortunate lightning strike. Sheryl, who is on the phone with her insurance agent, is assured that her insurance policy […]
These Families Mean Business
Nellie & Lo: Pam White and Taylor Socci Like a fine bottle of champagne, Charleston is popping with family-owned, women-run businesses. Although the products and services that they offer are as diverse as they are impressive, a common thread is woven throughout these entrepreneurial women’s stories, with the inspiring moral being “necessity is the mother […]
Remember to Mind Your Manners
Southern charm. It’s one of the many things that attract people to the Lowcountry. For centuries, our region of the country has been known for friendliness, hospitality and manners. Of course, social etiquette and politeness certainly aren’t unique to The South. Standards of conduct are expected, if not required elsewhere, although the Lowcountry seems to […]