In this episode, host Kim Russo sits down with Erin Straughan, a pediatric nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who transitioned her extensive medical background into entrepreneurship as the owner of Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding in Mount Pleasant.
Erin’s journey began by silencing her own doubts to create a collaborative, personalized healthcare environment rather than a “cookie-cutter” retail experience. Driven by conversations with friends and customers who felt their symptoms—like persistent fatigue despite active lifestyles—were being overlooked by traditional systems, Erin positioned Tidewater as a vital resource for women in mid-life and beyond.
As an independent pharmacy, Tidewater offers the best of both worlds: traditional prescription fulfillment alongside specialized custom compounding. With four pharmacists on staff and private consultation rooms, the team works directly with doctors to create medications tailored to the individual. Beyond prescriptions, the pharmacy is a hub for women’s health advocacy, focusing on hormonal balance, fertility, menopause, and mental health.
From their curated Shopify store featuring integrative peptides and natural remedies to the launch of “Tidewater After Hours”—a quarterly community space for honest conversations about aging, metabolism, and wellness—Erin is redefining what it means to be a local pharmacy.
Start online at www.TidewaterPharmacy.com or visit in person at 421 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 for questions or consultations.
