Charleston Women in Business

For more than 60 years, Tapio School of Dance and Gymnastics has been teaching plies and somersaults to the next generation of dancers and gymnasts in Mount Pleasant. Susan Breland, owner and president of the prestigious dance school, has been running the business with her husband, Steve, since 1979, when she took the reins from […]

Ready for a “down home” environment that leaves you as styling as the stars? If so, you’re in luck. Rachael Geib and her team at Salon Salon of Charleston have been bringing that very experience for the last 12 years. Combining the Southern hospitality that drew Geib to the Lowcountry 16 years ago and the […]

Mary Hughes and her husband, Mike, are local franchise owners of the two Massage Envy locations in Mount Pleasant. Together they operate a business that aligns with their belief in healthy bodies. “At Massage Envy, we help you take care of you,” Hughes said. “Our members enjoy a customized massage or facial each month. We […]

Ever find yourself beach-side, wanting to slip on something that will protect your bronzed shoulders yet still make a fashion statement? For ZAGS® founder Jennifer Horton, necessity was certainly the mother of invention. Years ago, she was on the hunt for a shawl she could easily take from day to night – one that would […]

Before any “action” can take place at a photo shoot, event or party, the “ready” and “set” must first be accomplished. That’s where the staff at Vanity Salon comes in. When it comes to prepping you for a photoshoot or strutting down the catwalk — they’ve got you. Kim Coleman, the owner of Vanity Salon, […]

Oftentimes, life doesn’t go as planned. Storybook endings are not always found at the end of a chapter. When you find yourself dealing with a failed relationship, it’s usually beneficial to talk it out and seek sound advice in order to progress to the next step. Divorce Coach Debbie Martinez provides guidance for those going […]

Hudson’s Import Service’s longevity is based on reliability and its staff’s dedication to maintaining the health and well-being of its customers’ vehicles. Established in 1978 by Cliff Hudson, the facility is now at its third and largest location on Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. Like Hudson, his staff is dedicated to the company and the services they […]

For more than a decade, Dr. Loren Frankel, OB/GYN and founder of Palmetto Women’s Health, has provided excellent patient care in a facility that truly feels like home. Personalized attention is the number one priority at Palmetto Women’s Health – an office full of hardworking women who pride themselves on getting to know patients and […]

Mount Pleasant’s sweetest neighborhood spot has expanded and will soon celebrate the one-year anniversary of its new location, Bakies at I’On, which opened Dec. 16, 2020. Owner Gail Holdcraft has been mixing up sweet treats for many years — long before she ever opened the doors to the first Bakies location eight years ago. Over […]

Once upon a time, a young Josephine Humphreys plucked her first volume of literature from the family bookshelf – perhaps Greek mythology, perhaps short stories by Faulkner – and tucked it under her arm. Though she wasn’t even 8 years old and had no inkling of one day becoming a writer, Josephine felt drawn to […]