Kim Embler and her husband Mitch have been bringing sparkle to people’s lives since 1989. Their family business, Embler’s Jewelers, is a full-service jewelry shop located in the Shops at Mount Pleasant. The Embler family takes pride in their dedication to helping shoppers enjoy the experience of finding the perfect gift. “We travel annually to […]
Charleston Women in Business
Robin Query of Baby Bloomers
For 18 years, Baby Bloomers has been making those first precious days for a new family — as well as the months before and years after — as special and comfortable as possible. It’s no surprise that Baby Bloomers has earned first place for baby goods in Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Best of Mount Pleasant for […]
Tracey Richardson of Lillie’s of Charleston
Lillie’s of Charleston found success through what started as love for food and family. Tracey Richardson and her sister, Kellye Wicker, found their niche when they continued what their father began many years ago in his aunt’s kitchen. The early 1950s in Charleston had the two sisters’ father, Hank Tisdale, cooking with his relatives. During […]
Kathy Thames of Palmetto Christian Academy
As director of the middle and high school choirs, Kathy Thames leads Palmetto Christian Academy’s music program. When she first started at the school in 2003, there wasn’t yet a high school, so she helped build the program from the ground up. A longtime lover of music, Thames received her bachelor’s degree in music education […]
Sena Jovic of Sena Café
When did you decide to go into the business?My husband has always been in the food business. When we decided to move to Mount Pleasant, we knew that it would be the perfect place for our dream to come true. We opened a small coffee shop where we can share our favorite coffee and food […]
Ebony Mullins of Leeah’s Old Village Wine Shop
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in?“I have had a passion for wine for many years, and I love building relationships.” CW: How do you find your passion?“Visiting vineyards across the country and some places in Mexico. I also worked in an urban winery in San Diego and was […]
Renee Smith of Subtle and Sass: The Boutique for All Women
It’s not what you wear but how it makes you feel,” said Renee Smith, owner and stylist at Subtle and Sass Boutique. Smith has a passion for working with women to help them feel as beautiful as they should. She brings that passion to the setting of a personalized shopping experience, offering fashionable clothing and […]
Erika Lynn McKelvey of Erika Lynn Studio and Boutique
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in?“I own Erika Lynn Studio and Boutique in Belle Hall Shopping Center. I graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a bachelor’s of fine art in accessory design and started making handbags under my line, Erika Lynn, right after graduating in […]
Amy Johnson America’s Swimming Pool
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in?“My husband and I have always wanted to build a business together. It was important that we create a company that mirrored our values in customer service. When we moved to Mount Pleasant, we found ourselves as new pool owners. Jeremy’s summer employment […]
Biz Foxworth of Brown Fox Coffee
When you meet Biz Foxworth, it’s easy to be charmed by her pleasant demeanor. In fact, it’s a common thread among her staff — and most of them started out as customers. On any given morning, you can find a line formed outside of Brown Fox Coffee. The shop serves organic, single-origin beans, as well […]