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 […]
Leslie Sarji of Sarji Law Firm
Fighting for Your Future “I help people find their way through family court and back to a happy life.” Charleston native Leslie Sarji’s focus in her family law practice is the future and happiness of her clients. Sarji’s journey from the USC School of Law to the public defender’s office — and many years in […]
Kathi Herrmann of Mount Pleasant Towne Centre
Bridging Past to Present With over 30 years of experience in the marketing field for shopping centers and plazas, director of marketing for Mount Pleasant Towne Centre Kathi Herrmann would like to impress upon every woman reading this article one important tenet: “do what you love,” whether it be in your personal life or career. […]
Amy Timmons of The Belmont
The Belmont: Your Home Away From Home Charleston native Amy Timmons has a background in accounting and is the co-owner of DIG hospitality. Timmons found her latest venture and home away from home at The Belmont, an establishment on Upper King Street that serves classic cocktails for locals and visitors alike. When the previous owner […]
Taylor Long of Taylor Long Law
Family Law is Personal If you’ve ever used Taylor Long for a legal matter, chances are it has been for family law. In practice in Charleston since 2010, Long has not only helped many families with all kinds of legal problems, she tries to make each person involved see the best possible outcome without unnecessary trauma, […]
The Mom Boss Revolution: How Motherhood is Fueling Entrepreneurship
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. […]
EGJ Family Law / Johnston Law Firm: Helping Families First
There are specific people who have the predisposition to help others. Emily Johnston of Johnston Law Firm is one of those people with a penchant for service to her community. That’s why she’s combined an early passion for law with the natural desire to give back to her community and her family. “I wanted to […]