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 […]
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 […]
René Cherry and Faith Lanford of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Med Spa
René Cherry Faith Lanford Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Med Spa 280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-388-5819 www.merlenorman.com Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Spa is more than just makeup; it’s a beauty destination. Whether you are looking for skin-care products, in need of a spray tan or are dreaming of an advanced skin-care procedure […]
Dr. Mary Anne Larken: Advanced Hearing Care
Dr. Mary Anne Larkin often works long hours at Advanced Hearing Care in Mount Pleasant, the audiology practice she founded in 1993, but it’s for a good reason. “Every day I change lives in a positive way through better hearing,” she explained. Most of her patients don’t hear as well as they used to and often feel they’re missing out on […]
Andrea Leary of Rad Rydz
When did you decide to go into the business? We used to own Finz Bar and Grill, and Chad started selling golf carts on the side. Once we sold the restaurant, we traveled a bit and were trying to figure out our next steps. Chad was selling golf carts, and then people started dropping off […]
Alexandra Little of Lowcountry Contractors
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I think since I was a little girl, I have always known I wanted to go into a business where I could transform spaces. This is mainly because of growing up watching my father, a builder in Columbia, do at the time […]
Kathie Livingston of Nature Adventures Outfitters
Kathie Livingston is a woman succeeding in business in a predominately male world – leading outdoor excursions around the Charleston area and beyond. Of course, when you grow up on a farm, you pretty much can do everything the boys can do, and maybe better. “My mother would have to get me off my horse […]
Tracy MacKellar: MODE of Mount Pleasant
MODE of Mount Pleasant 976 Houston Northcutt, Suite M Mount Pleasant 843-284-8977 www.shopmodestore.com/mtpleasant Back in 2008, Tracy MacKellar’s teenage daughter made an observation at her high school dance that would lead to a new life purpose – and a career in fashion – for the two of them. “She noticed some students hadn’t gone to […]
Candice Mahala: Bistro Toulouse
When asked what makes Bistro Toulouse different from otherrestaurants, co-owner Candice Mahala responded without abeat: “The cuisine.” “We serve a lot of classic dishes — like salad Lyonnaise, mussels Mariniere, Cassoulet and dark chocolate souffle — that would be hard to find anywhere else,” she said. Bistro Toulouse has fashioned its place as a neighborhood […]
Debbie Martinez of Transformation thru Divorce
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 […]