Archery may not be the quintessential “girl” activity, but for Rhonda Waits, it’s a passion. “Like any other hobby or pastime you engage in, it’s about finding that ‘something’ that fulfills you and drives the inner self to growth (and ultimately success),” says Waits, a married mother of two grown children. “Archery, to excel in […]
Savannah & Co. in Ocean Springs is like no other salon on the Gulf Coast, its owner believes. “We have a very eclectic, retro, relaxed atmosphere about us, and we have a very friendly team that prides themselves on their continued education and being up to date with industry trends,” says Savannah Pugsley McMillin, who […]
A quote from writer Maya Angelou appears prominently on Karol Brandt’s vision board: “Courage allows the successful woman to fail and learn powerful lessons from failure. So that in the end, she did not fail at all.” Brandt — executive casino host for Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, Amazon best-selling author and motivational speaker — concedes […]
Sixteen years and one day after the Krewe of Diamondhead crowned her parents king and queen, Dinah Rhoades has resumed her family’s reign. On Dec. 8, the Krewe named Dinah Rhoades queen for 2019. In 2003, Chuck Garrison and his wife, Til Garrison, were one of the first husband-and-wife pairs to hold their king and […]
Brow & Body Theory is not just the name of a Gulfport business, but a good synopsis of what it offers. “’Brow’ because I do microblading, ‘body’ because I attend the muscles,” says proprietor Tiffany Batey. “’Theory’ because you’re getting my 20- plus years of experience, my take on what’s going on with your muscles.” […]
Motherhood doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but a pair of local women are determined to provide the next best thing. Featuring over 20 writers from Pascagoula to Bay St. Louis, The Gulf Coast Moms Blog is a partnership between friends Elizabeth Slade DiLorenzo and Christy Bjork Elias. No matter their age, background or beliefs, […]
Jocelyn Gavin-Lane isn’t satisfied with the status quo. “I don’t do well with redundancy; I get bored quickly with that,” says Gavin- Lane, national president of the Pink Lotus Project Inc., licensed social worker and owner of Premier Professional Counseling Services, LLC, in Gulfport. “I’m always looking for an opportunity to do something better, to […]
For locals who enjoy a fine smoke in comfortable surroundings, a cigar lounge in Pass Christian may be the next best thing to their own living rooms. Even non-smokers can appreciate the laid-back, sociable atmosphere at Cigars in the Pass, which opened in 2014 and serves patrons of all backgrounds from ages 18 to 80. […]
Layton’s just celebrated it’s third anniversary in Ocean Springs, but the store’s destiny was set in motion years before — when its owner attended St. Martin High School. “My passion for this type of work came from loving art class, largely due to how awesome Mary Hardy was as my teacher,” says proprietor Erica Layton. […]
Whether it’s securing safety barriers for local festivals or aiding hurricane victims hundreds of miles away, Heather Eason is a woman of action. She may be chief growth officer for Ocean Springs Lumber and Supply Company and founder of Buy a Barricade LLC, but Eason’s value to the community can’t be distilled down to a […]
