Palmetto Christian Academy’s Academic Dean, Dr. Myra Finneran, is certainly no stranger to the classroom. Finneran, who began her position last year, also spends her time as an educational consultant across South Carolina. As an educational consultant, Finneran works with schools to provide training on best instructional practices, curriculum alignment and school improvement. Working with […]
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 […]
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 […]
Loren Frankel of Palmetto Women’s Health
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 […]
Taryn Gadbois: Eclectic Finds
When Debbie Geeter asked her daughter, Taryn Gadbois, if she’d like to be her own boss, Taryn immediately said yes. The two had worked together before and got along well. “We had an amazing, great time working together,” said Debbie. The mother-daughter team opened Eclectic Finds, near Mathis Ferry Road on Highway 17 in Mount Pleasant, in mid-April. The 14,000-square-foot vendor […]
Melissa Gaddy of Sunbelt of Charleston
Business brokerage can be a difficult industry to break into. The investment of time and effort it takes to build a solid base of connections with business owners can seem overwhelming. But Melissa Gaddy, a broker with Sunbelt of Charleston, finds her career rewarding and engaging. “I love seeing how different people earn a living. […]
Shannon Gallo at Oyster Candle Company and Coastal Gifts
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I started pouring candles 18 years ago. I enjoyed making them as a hobby, and when my children started elementary school, I made candles as teachers’ gifts. Before long, teachers were asking to purchase the candles if I made more. So, I […]
Dr. Roberta Gardner: Gardner Orthdontics
For Dr. Roberta Gardner, orthodontics is a practice of fulfillment beyond the techniques of dentistry. Seeing the smiles on patients who have just had their braces removed sums up the reason why she hasn’t tired of her career. Following her years of education at the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina, and a residency at the University of Tennessee, Dr. Gardner first practiced in Myrtle Beach […]
Rachael Geib of SalonSalon
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 […]
Ayelet Gilady of Diamonds Direct
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 […]
