Caroline Staley is the local artist behind Gallavantor Art, creating bold coastal artwork with delicate, one-of-a-kind details. Though art has always been her passion, it took time for her to discover her path to success as an artist. After studying studio art at the College of Charleston, Staley devoted the next decade to traveling the […]
Southern String Supply: Master of Their Craft
Music and music education are of great importance in our area. It can often be difficult to find high-quality providers for professional, amateur and music students. Formally known by another name, Southern String Supply has continued to provide one-of-a-kind service and repairs to the Lowcountry area since its opening in 1999. Founded by former U.S. […]
Southern Bear Catering: Deliciousness is Divine Intervention
Southern Bear Catering is a small business making powerful moves in Charleston’s gastronomic scene. Leaning on her culinary background, Trish Sams started selling food on Folly Beach in June of 2020. Sams said, “I was posting on different Facebook groups. It was a Godsend. I felt as though God was really putting this in my […]
How to Open a Restaurant: Three Female Restaurant Owners Spill the Tea
What does a culinary school drop-out, a former banking industry manager and a one-time event floral company owner all have in common? They all currently run some of the area’s most popular restaurants and they represent a growing number of female restaurateurs taking the local food scene by storm. While Charleston is frequently associated with […]
Two Cumberland: The Best of all Worlds
If you asked Martha Walters 10 years ago where she envisioned her business being in 2023, the answer likely would have been very different from her current reality. What started as a mobile boutique, offering embroidery and t-shirts, has turned into a three storefront women’s clothing and gift shop. Two Cumberland has locations on dowtown’s […]
Five Ways to Work From Home That Work
Many women are forced to get creative about their careers by leveraging their talents, interests, knowledge and experiences into remote positions, freelance work and small business ownership. Many find that what starts as a part-time opportunity to supplement their income becomes a lucrative and fulfilling profession, all done from the comfort of their home. Some […]
Remember to Mind Your Manners
Southern charm. It’s one of the many things that attract people to the Lowcountry. For centuries, our region of the country has been known for friendliness, hospitality and manners. Of course, social etiquette and politeness certainly aren’t unique to The South. Standards of conduct are expected, if not required elsewhere, although the Lowcountry seems to […]
Introducing Corporate Care: Coastal Nanny and Staffing Agency
Integrity. Passion. Excellence. Community. These are a few words that describe Coastal Nanny and Staffing Agency. One of the top-rated agencies in Charleston, Michelle Muldrow and her daughter Kristen Brown, a dynamic duo, have transformed the domestic assistance industry in the Lowcountry. Coastal Nanny and Staffing Agency is now launching their new entity called corporate […]
