CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I decided to transition from software client service to interior design in March 2019. I set up a few informational interviews with designers in Charleston that I love, and I started researching academic programs. My research led me to a year-long interior […]
Women in Business
Lorelei Brown of Showhomes Charleston
Real estate is vital to the growth of Mount Pleasant and is more than just selling houses. Lorelie Brown of Showhomes Charleston has identified this complexity and developed a company that has markedly amplified the home-buying experience in Charleston since January 1, 2011. “Showhomes Charleston skillfully creates staged spaces that help buyers understand a home […]
Buffie Bell Lilly of Charleston Wine Pairings
Poetry, music and novels are all successful for a reason, which is simply the longing for love. In general, we all crave a meaningful connection, and Buffie Bell Lilly has a proven track record to help successful professionals find that lasting connection. Charleston Wine Pairings is Charleston’s most elite and awarded matchmaking agency, having been […]
Margaret Burns
If you haven’t yet picked up a copy of “This Island,” a coffee table book by Lowcountry nature photographer Margaret Burns, consider adding it to your collection. Photography and nature always make a perfect pairing, and Burns is no stranger to either one. “I have played with still life photography since I was about 10 […]
Nan Butler of Skatell’s
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “During college. This was a part-time job while in college, and I fell in love with the jewelry, the designing aspect and the customers.” CW: How do you find your passion? “Making people happy every day is my passion.” CW: What habits do you […]
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 […]
Dr. Lauren Callison and Dr. Lynnette Shugan of Pleasant Family Dentistry
With a talented team of six dentists on hand at Pleasant Family Dentistry, it’s no wonder that all of their patients feel welcomed with each and every appointment. Dr. Lauren Callison and Dr. Lynnette Shugan have played an integral role in caring for those in the Lowcountry, working hard to “achieve optimum oral health that […]
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 […]
Candice Wigfield, President + Owner Hamby Catering & Events
CW: What motivated you to invest in the Hamby brand and assume ownership? “Never in a million years would I have predicted that I would own a catering company, especially considering that I don’t have a culinary education. My background is in marketing, public relations and communications, and I was originally hired at Hamby by […]
Lisa Carrels of For the House, “The Barstool Shop”
CW: How do you find your passion? “I always wanted to be a business owner, as I had worked retail (store management/advisory positions) most of my life, but just didn’t know what type of business I wanted to own. I came into the shop looking for a table — it was the existing shop with a […]
