HONORING OUR VETERANS When Laura Kennedy joined the U.S. Navy in 1980 as a cryptologist, her dad couldn’t believe she was getting paid to eavesdrop. “I was often punished as a child for doing the very same thing!” recalls the retired senior chief, who now resides at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport. Now […]
Among the many places on the Coast to hold a special event, Venue41 in Biloxi offers something unique, according to owner Myrna Rainey: a blank slate. Unlike other spaces, where clients’ creativity may be stifled by the décor or aesthetics, Rainey says hers leaves room for imagination. The venue’s simplicity makes it suitable for all […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup & hair by Bria Fowler of Elle Louise, LLC. What began as a retirement dream has become the business Delorise Nettles always imagined: a welcoming place where there are no strangers. Nineteen years after Nettles founded Delo’s Heavenly House of Coffee LLC in Gautier, her venture is thriving […]
Welcome to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Small Business Directory! Here, you’ll find a wealth of local businesses that reflect the strength and diversity of our region’s entrepreneurial spirit. Gulf Coast Woman is honored to celebrate and support the small business community—particularly the amazing women-owned businesses—by showcasing their stories, services, and contributions to our lives. Explore […]
Spooky season is finally here! In my home, we like to embrace the cute, festive decorations and leave the scary, spooky stuff to the professionals. Here is an easy, fun way to DIY some friendly ghost flowerpots or vases using household items and recycled materials. This craft is fun for kids and an inexpensive way […]
By Mika Hartman October is here. As we commemorate both Down Syndrome Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month, I can reflect on what I have learned on this journey, share some hard truths and hope for a better tomorrow for my son. Hudson is only 6; however, the dreams I have for him […]
To understand how infertility diagnosis and treatment are improving, we first must understand a bit about infertility itself. About one in six couples will experience infertility, meaning they have not conceived after trying for a full year. The underlying cause is attributable to the female partner 30% of the time, to the male partner 30% […]
One in eight women will get breast cancer in her lifetime. Chances are, a significant number of these women will choose to undergo breast reconstruction. By restoring a breast that has been lost due to cancer or other causes, a patient may find improvement in her quality of life and emotional wellbeing. WHAT IS BREAST […]
Going through menopause can be tough, and some symptoms might point to bigger health issues you shouldn’t ignore. While some discomforts are common, others may indicate that it’s time to act. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help with these symptoms, boosting your overall health and wellbeing. Here are five menopause symptoms you shouldn’t overlook and […]
Breast cancer is all too common; on average, one in eight women will develop the disease in her lifetime. Some factors that may increase someone’s breast cancer risk, such as genetics, being female or getting older, are beyond our control. However, we do have influence over some factors. If you want to lower your risk, […]
