Reflecting on my business and how I started feels like a dream. Being that I’m originally from Flint, Michigan, opportunities were limited growing up. I graduated in the early 2000s, and during that time, entrepreneurship wasn’t really a thing. A majority of my graduating class had either picked which college they would attend or knew […]
Long before she lauched her own company, Debra Price watched her grandmother work with color — helping customers pick fabric styles and textures for their upholstered furniture. “She would make the room look so inviting, and my paw-paw would make sure the furniture was comfortable and would hold up to any wear and tear,” Price […]
As much as I love clothing trends, shoe trends are my absolute favorite. It’s like you’re transported to another world. There are so many levels and types of shoe fanatics, from sneaker-heads to high heel queens to Croc lovers. Shoes also are a key element of someone’s style and reflect their personality. It’s honestly the […]
Restaurateur Linsey O’Keefe recognizes that with change comes opportunity. But that doesn’t mean shuttering Nezaty’s, the Gulfport café’ she bought from her mother-in-law in 2018, was easy. The eatery had become a breakfast and lunch staple during its nearly 20 years in operation, serving customer favorites like stuffed croissants, homemade soups and pressed paninis. “Knowing […]
If you live in Coastal Mississippi, you can head in any direction and find great places to shop, play, dine and unwind. With so many world-class locales nearby, picking the best travel experiences is a challenge. But with our audience’s help, we’ve identified the top escapes — both in our own backyard and within a […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The start of each day at El Agave is a “good morning” and represents a new beginning for Mercedes Carranza. Before diners arrive at the Gulfport restaurant, where Carranza is managing partner, he ensures he has enough staff to serve them and carry out operations. He also checks that the […]
Some would call Dianna Genton’s line of work unique for a woman — but she’s never let that stop her. The moments when the hull superintendent with Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, hasn’t felt heard or respected only fueled her drive to excel. “Typically, these are the same people who months later […]
From Navigator Credit Union Buying a home is one of life’s most exciting milestones. It’s also one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. Whether you’re buying for the first time or moving up to something bigger, this process comes with a lot of moving parts and some crucial financial decisions. Be sure you consider […]
Calvin and Misty Stevenson had considered adding a structure to their Gulfport property for a while. And like so many who found themselves homebound during the pandemic, the couple tackled the home-improvement project in 2020. “With limited places to go and limited things to do, we figured now would be the time to get it […]
The excitement of a home renovation can quickly be diminished by strained budgets and other unexpected circumstances. The good news is that most of the time, these problems can be avoided by planning properly, setting a realistic budget and always padding your budget for unforeseen issues. When I rehab homes in my flipping business, I […]
