René Cherry Faith Lanford Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Med Spa 280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-388-5819 www.merlenorman.com Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Spa is more than just makeup; it’s a beauty destination. Whether you are looking for skin-care products, in need of a spray tan or are dreaming of an advanced skin-care procedure […]
Charleston Women in Business
Ashley Berry of The Shelter Kitchen and Bar
The Shelter Kitchen and Bar co-owner Ashley Berry has come a long way since working her first food-and-beverage industry job as the bread girl at Station 22 when she was 14. She loved it and never looked back. From there, Berry held various positions at bars and restaurants for the next 15 years. Berry, who […]
Vedrana Gjivoje of Powerflow Yoga
Vedrana Gjivoje Powerflow Yoga 1110-4 Park West Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-270-8568 www.powerflowyogasc.com Facebook/Instagram: @ Powerflow Yoga Mt. Pleasant Vedrana Gjivoje is one busy, focused and determined lady. A veterinarian, she also has more than 10 years’ experience in yoga and is now the proud owner and running the first-ever franchise for the popular Powerflow Yoga […]
McKinnsey Patterson of Kinz & Co. Salon
A visit to Kinz & Co. Salon is like a mini-vacation from the daily grind. It’s a rare slice of time that’s all about the client. Whether someone wants a quick trim or a completely new look, one of the five talented stylists will help identify the person’s own style and create a look that […]
Angie Balderson of Haven’s Furniture & Home Décor
As Angie Balderson continues to expand Haven’s Furniture & Home Decor, she remains true to her original mission to bring chic furniture to her customers at an unbeatable price. What started as a consignment shop has now blossomed into a quality furniture store attentive to what the community wants. With three locations spanning from Mount […]
Caitlin Hudson of Hudson’s Import Service
Welcome to the Family Hudson’s Import Service Even though she grew up in an automotive family, Caitlin Hudson never envisioned that she would one day become the business manager of Hudson’s Import Service, a business established in 1978 by her father, Cliff Hudson. As fate would have it, when her father approached her about taking on this role […]
Brenda Corley of Oceanside Collegiate Academy
What was your experience before you became principal at OCA? I began my career as a teacher for “at-risk” students in Charleston County. After earning a master’s degree in school counseling from The Citadel, I became a counselor at Summerville High School. After earning another master’s degree, this time in educational leadership, I worked at […]
Kristy Ellisor at Convergent Financial Group
Kristy Ellisor, head of marketing and communications for Convergent Financial Group, says it was natural for her to launch what has become a rewarding career. Working with her husband, Jeremy, has been a bonus. As a college student many years ago, she worked at a publishing company in various roles and eventually ended up assisting […]
Melissa Kiddy of McCay Kiddy
Melissa Kiddy is not only into numbers but she also has a crazy love for Mickey Mouse, which, at one point in time, inspired her to run marathons and half-marathons at Disney World. She said, “We love doing Disney races. We just have a good time with it — I’m not fast at all.” When […]
Sharon Campbell and Darla Miller of Backyard Retreats
Backyard Retreats, located at 554 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., is known to many locals as the “outdoor furniture boutique.” With a variety of outdoor furniture options, Backyard Retreats is a one-stop-shop for outstanding, quality products available in various materials, designed for the outdoor oasis of your dreams. A reputable company in the community and in the […]