There are not many people who can say they’ve been a soldier, an advertising executive, an attorney, a gemologist and a mother. Meet someone who can — Ayelet Gilady. Gilady is the general manager of Diamonds Direct in Charleston. Although the company has locations all over the country, there is a great deal of autonomy […]
Charleston Women in Business
Laying a Foundation for Growth: Local Women in Construction Lead the Way for More Women to Enter the Field
In less than a year, the Palmetto Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is already the largest and fastest-growing chapter in the South Atlantic Region. Over 70 women, many who live and work in Mount Pleasant, participate in this active group. NAWIC is a place where women in construction can find […]
Prost! A Toast to Women Brewers, Past and Present
Depending upon who you talk to — and how many pints they’ve consumed — beer was first brewed as far back as 7,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, or possibly China, or possibly even in a primitive Europe. But, not in Milwaukee. And, “Laverne and Shirley” notwithstanding, the common perception is that beer brewing has always […]
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette: Champion of Business Growth, Education and Family Values
As the granddaughter of Polish immigrants, Pamela Evette learned from an early age how blessed she is to have been born here in the land of opportunity. And as her life has unfolded, she has seen firsthand how determination and hard work can lead to success. Evette completed a bachelor’s degree in business administration and […]
Jenn Cady of Jenn Cady Photography
These days, everyone with an iPhone thinks they can be a great photographer — but very few Instagrammers understand the art and science of a perfect photo the way Jenn Cady does. With a number of raving fans at the national and local level, as well as a sterling reputation for delivering beautiful, on-brand photos […]
Pamela Bowen of Old Hat Vintage
Old Hat Vintage, a retail store offering a unique assortment of vintage and antique items along with handmade goods and custom re-upholstered furniture, is building quite the reputation as the place to go. Located in beautiful, revitalized Park Circle, Pamela Bowen and her husband, Dion Bowen, are thrilled with their success. “My husband is my […]
Tammy McCutcheon of State Farm Insurance and A Tailor Made Event
Tammy McCutcheon loves to help people so much that she owns not one but two businesses that help her do just that. She has been an independent agent for State Farm Insurance since 1990. She and her six employees focus on property, casualty and life insurance. “I like helping people and helping people uncover their […]
Ann L. Fleming: Shareholder with Holsinger PC
Ann L. Fleming has been a powerhouse in the accounting and tax profession for 20 years. With a broad background in taxation, representing major clients and their owners in the energy, real estate, professional services and manufacturing market, she began her career while she was a single mother. “I knew I would always be able […]
Christine Ingram of Spa Azure
Spa Azure is the only spa in South Carolina to carry the exclusive Biologique Recherche skincare line and the Remodeling Face® Machine. Located just outside of picturesque Charleston in Mount Pleasant, Spa Azure brings the art and science of European skin care to the Lowcountry. Owned by Christine Ingram and staffed by estheticians who are […]
Susan Weeks of The Vision Center at Seaside Farms
When Susan Weeks was managing a vision practice 10 years ago that suddenly found itself without an optician, she seamlessly stepped into the role. “Well, it didn’t happen quite like that,” she laughed. “It was more like I was dragged, kicking and screaming. At the time, you could not have convinced me that it would […]