By Katherine Sutton Every November, the nation recognizes the dedication and compassion of family caregivers during National Family Caregiver Month. This is not just a time for reflection, but for action and awareness. The tireless efforts of caregivers often go unnoticed, yet they are the backbone of support systems for so many across a vast […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alicia Wortel owns Neon Lux Salon & Spa in D’Iberville and has been in the beauty industry for 16 years. She specializes in lived-in, rainbow and alternative styles and has traveled and educated other salon professionals across the Gulf Coast. She enjoys helping others grow in their careers, as well as all things artistic, as […]
By Amber Marentette Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most challenging and dangerous times for a victim of domestic violence. However, many resources and services are available to help support victims through this process. As the domestic violence coordinator in Gulfport, I’ve observed that one of the biggest obstacles a victim faces is […]
By Melissa Galatas According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four women and one in seven men will experience some form of severe physical abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Since intimate-partner violence is so common, chances are that everyone reading this knows, has known or will know someone […]
By Charlotte Arrowsmith No one enters a relationship with the intention of leaving it. We choose partners whose companionship we enjoy and with whom we want to share our joys and challenges. It is a human desire to have a partner who makes us feel loved and brings meaning and fulfillment to our lives. But […]
By Sarah Jones When I started work as an advocate at the Crisis Center in Manhattan, Kansas, I rationalized that while I had never experienced domestic violence, I knew what it was and still could make a difference. I look back at that version of myself and can only smile. I am (thankfully) a child […]
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER PARTNERS! The Coast is filled with trailblazing female entrepreneurs who turned their visions into thriving small businesses. Overcoming obstacles and taking leaps of faith, these remarkable women created companies that have become community staples. We received hundreds of nominations from throughout South Mississippi, ranging from restaurants and sweets shops to […]
Biloxi- born Stephanie Duprey Mathes works as the director of technical assistance and training for a Washington, D.C.-based national organization. Previously, she was the co-founder, COO and CEO of CLIMB CDC — a local workforce development organization. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I have several auto immune diseases, specifically lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. I became ill suddenly […]
