BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION When I was 18, I was well over 400 pounds. With health complications right around the corner, it was time for me to take some steps toward a healthier future, so I contacted South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss Center. MY GOAL My goal overall was a healthy lifestyle — not to only […]
My mental health struggle I was an overachiever in an attempt to please my parents. I studied all night, worked harder than the rest and completed tasks that seemed unattainable. I was an expert shooter and basic training’s most improved soldier. With five sons, a new art gallery, post-partum depression and the effects of Hurricane Katrina, […]
My mental health struggle When I was 8, I was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder. That was a struggle growing up, besides being the daughter of a single mother and being misunderstood as a child. It was very frustrating and caused a lot of insecurities that carried over to adulthood. I struggled with paying attention, […]
My mental health struggle For years, I kept a blog where I spoke about “a girl” with mental illness. Back then, I was too ashamed to admit how sick I was to anyone other than my psychiatrist and therapist. Even my husband and children, who saw me daily, did not know the true hurricane in […]
We asked our audience to nominate women deserving of recognition for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. The responses highlighted inspiring leaders from all walks of life. Meet 100 Successful Women to Know whose passion, dedication and influence are impacting the Coast and far beyond.
By Dr. Nicholas G. Conger During disease outbreaks, healthcare workers risk their own safety to care for others. Following public health guidelines and restrictions will help keep you well and out of the hospital, and it will allow healthcare specialists to work as safely as possible, which protects everyone. Memorial Hospital healthcare workers have responded […]
By the time you read this, it’s probably been weeks, if not months, since you’ve set foot in a clothing store. Leaving no business untouched, COVID-19 emptied local boutiques at a time they normally would have been flush with shoppers building their spring wardrobes. Ever adaptable, these entrepreneurs turned obstacles into opportunities. They sold online. […]
By Paula Gamboa Building a new home or remodeling a bathroom? Then you’re probably deciding which type of flooring is best for your project. Flooring trends can vary from style to style, but they generally are consistent — depending on the look you’re going for. Let’s talk about some of the options available, from tile […]
Wishing for a smarter, more functional home? These technological tools are straight out of science fiction — and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them. IROBOT BRAAVA JET 240 WHITE ROBOTIC MOP Most of us have heard of robotic vacuums — but what about a machine that does the mopping for you? This one […]
Brenna Landis is the social media coordinator for The Roost Boutique Hotel in Ocean Springs. She is a full-time single mom to her daughter, Eden, and enjoys experimenting with recipes from the New York Times Cooking app, obsessively following state and national politics and volunteering part-time with various progressive organizations on the Coast. She aspires […]
