Windi McKeithan always pictured herself as a business owner, but her story shows that dreams sometimes unfold quicker than we imagine—and in unexpected ways. Armed with a fashion merchandising degree, McKeithan thought that women’s clothing was the path she would follow. However, after spending time in the world of children’s clothing, she found a new […]

There is an iconic line from “The Godfather” that ends with “…take the cannoli.” Well, here in Mount Pleasant, it’s “take the donuts.” Joey Bag A Donuts has been creating delicious, mouth-watering, homemade donuts locally for more than a decade. With over 50 varieties, including flavors like blueberry, red velvet, Boston cream, fruity pebble and […]

“I never pictured myself doing this,” said Trish Samsa, owner and founder of Southern Bear Catering, “Never in a million years did I picture I’d be where I am today.” When the pandemic hit in 2020 and restaurants shut down, Samsa was forced out of her bartending career. As she went through the motions like […]

Growing up as a first-generation American with immigrant parents who were entrepreneurs means entrepreneurship is in your blood. That’s exactly the case for Jolie of Jolie’s Luxury Consignment. After years of working as a corporate executive in the medical field, Jolie took her life by the reins and turned her passion for fashion into a […]

“Whatever women do, they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult.” – Charlotte Whitton, former mayor of Ottawa Over the ages women have been called “the weaker sex” and stereotyped as such in novels, television and movies. Though female voices are arguably being heard […]

Tessa Spencer is a mother—a Gulf War veteran…a former professional cheerleader…a master numerologist…an ABC News Four anchor…a radio personality. She doesn’t like avocados or peanut butter and jelly, which she says sheepishly, knowing the country is against her here. She is generous, entertaining and truly kind. Markers of a life lived in a spotlight? Yes, […]

There is a woman in Mount Pleasant who quietly goes about her life. She raised a family with her husband of 57 years, retired from the Department of Veterans Affairs and went on to help the family business. Many people think of her as a friendly face at Ascue’s Body Shop. They don’t realize that […]

Along with its history, charm and scenery, Charleston is home to one of the most famous shopping streets in the country. The second-most historically and architecturally significant street downtown after Meeting Street, King Street originated as the main road in and out of the city. Though people from every walk of life enjoy King Street, […]

Eliza Limehouse and I are talking about our horoscopes – she’s a Capricorn, and right away, I see how the sign suits her. The ninth-generation Charlestonian is no stranger to hard work. Starting at age 7 she embarked on years of helping with her family’s hotel business, Limehouse Properties. A natural lover of people, young […]