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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Dr. Shahira Hanna Caring for women through all life’s phases Dr. Shahira Hanna marvels at how far medical technology has advanced since the 1970s and 80s. In its infancy, explains the OB-GYN, laparoscopy involved placing a sharp, metal object into a patient’s abdomen, allowing doctors to look inside the human […]
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Graduation night is always meaningful for Mary S. Graham, but her first as president of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College was among the most memorable. After she hugged the first student to walk across the stage, embracing the rest came naturally. “I hugged over 1,000 people that night,” Graham recalls. “You get excited, and you […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Coach sets example of hard work, dedication for her students Michele Woodberry Michele Woodberry is not one to seek the spotlight. Although her role requires her to take charge and run large events at times, the self-proclaimed introvert prefers being behind the scenes. “I like my athletes to get the […]
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Photos by Brandi Stage When others tell Sasha Bledsoe they never could be a foster parent — that she and her husband are somehow special — she begs to differ. “(Foster children) don’t need perfect parents; they just need a parent that’s willing to love them,” says the stay-at-home mom of two, “and loving a […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Whatever you’re expecting from Brenda Blount, don’t count on her blending in. “I’m very joyful, enthusiastic and passionate about everything I do,” says the seasoned veteran of the fashion industry. Drawing inspiration from such icons as Diana Ross, Rihanna and Sophia Loren, Blount’s own style qualifies as bold and eye-catching […]
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Becoming a Realtor, Brittany Geotes often tells people, only takes passing an exam. But becoming a respected, top-producing Realtor — that’s something else entirely. “It takes long nights, working weekends and a positive personality,” says the owner/Realtor with NextHome Simplicity, “but most of all, you have to really love people.” After graduating with honors from […]
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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 […]
