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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you grew up in the late 80’s or early 90’s, chances are you saw movies like “9 to 5”, “Working Girl”, or maybe even “Baby Boom.” These movies, along with the growing need of two incomes per household, inspired a generation of women to enter the workforce and take control of their financial future. […]