It feels like the things of urban legends. A 19th century book compiled by a group of adventurers looking for “the picturesque” in America resurfaced among an art-lover, a photojournalist and cultural anthropologist and a women-owned production company, prompting a much-anticipated show — complete with a cast of vivid Charleston personalities — now airing on […]
A Spectacular Showcase at The Charleston Bridal Show
This past weekend, Charleston Women Magazine had the honor of attending the Charleston Bridal Show, as it took center stage at Omar Shrine Auditorium in Mt. Pleasant, SC. From noon until 4 PM on Sunday, July 28th, 2024, the event brought together around 70 wedding vendors under one roof, offering an amazing experience for brides-to-be, […]
A Wish Come True
When Make-a-Wish South Carolina reached out to Charleston Women to be involved in the W.I.S.H. Society, I knew this was the start of a perfect partnership. As a “wish mom,” MAW-SC is near and dear to my heart. When my youngest daughter Elaina was four years old, she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). […]
History of Mother’s and Father’s Days: Honor Your Father And Your Mother
In 1914 President Woodrow Wilson declared Mother’s Day as a national holiday to celebrate the “tender, gentle army” – America’s mothers. Almost 60 years later in 1972, President Nixon declared Father’s Day a national holiday. Read on for details about who started which holiday, as well as where and when. Mother’s Day: Ladies First Across […]
The Breaking Point: The Meteoric Rise of Local Tennis Star Emma Navarro
Emma Navarro has arrived. Not only is she having a breakthrough season, it seems like overnight she has emerged as one of the best women’s tennis players in the world. The 22-year-old Ashley Hall graduate is playing like a seasoned veteran and currently ranked World No. 20. Navarro is one of the top seeds in […]
The Charleston Look: A History of Influential Homes
One of the many enchanting things about Charleston is its eye-catching architecture. The stately mansions and modest wooden houses on the peninsula draw thousands of tourists — and hundreds of new residents — each year. From the earliest days, folks have commented on the uniqueness of the city’s architecture, a blend of various styles and […]
A Salute to Women in the Navy
Have you ever thought about the fact that ships are referred to using female pronouns and that U.S. naval vessels are given feminine nicknames? For instance, the USS Yorktown, the Charleston area’s most visible connection to the United States Navy, is called “The Fighting Lady.” Yet when she was active during the mid-20th century, her […]
A Military Family: Inspiring Mother-daughter Duo Breaks Stereotypes
While women are not often the faces of the military, one local mother-daughter duo is breaking stereotypes and making military service a family tradition, one they hope will continue for generations to come. “I was inspired to serve because I wanted to see the world and get a higher education,” reflected Nicole White, who served […]
Charleston Women Entrepreneurs: All Ages, All Stages
It is no secret that more women than ever before are owning and operating businesses of any kind. In Charleston, women of all ages and walks of life are setting aside their doubts to bring their passions and ideas to fruition. These four women are just a glimpse into the unstoppable female forces present in […]
Banking on Women at First Capital Bank
A simple Google search of the keywords “banking CEOs” will populate a list of 50 names; only 6 of whom are women. Upon further research, the trend will continue, with only 15% of executive level positions being filled by females. In a historically male-dominated industry, the women at First Capital Bank are forging the way […]
