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    QUEEN of purchasing

    She wanted to grow up to be a beautiful ballerina, but sometimes young dreams fold out with a twist and so it was so for Natalia Foltea. She actually became purchasing manager at Mardi Gras Supplies in Gulfport, and not surprisingly, she sells a ballerina necklace — and it’s one of the store’s bestsellers. She […]

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    She really does have a tribe

    Amanda Ealy is a fascinating woman. She adores spending time with her three beautiful nieces, loves a good workout, especially cycling, and really enjoys her job as the operating room material coordinator at Garden Park Medical Center in Gulfport. There’s also something very special about her life — a generational calling, if you will — […]

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    Transformed to transform others

    Rebeca Gonzalez was working the night shift at the hospital when a patient “coded,” signifying emergency care was necessary. She and her team immediately started compressions to resuscitate the patient. “Compressions have to be fast and deep enough to be fully effective in saving a life,” the registered nurse says. “Within minutes, I became tired, […]

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    INCONTINENCE?

    by Deborah Meza It is rare that I meet a woman who does not feel guilty doing something just for her, especially when there are children to care for, a home to be maintained and bills to pay. However, it’s critical we do not put our health last — routine annual exams with your doctor […]

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    Jerika’s Holiday Forecast

    Jerika Vincent, executive producer and host of “Jerika’s Fashion Showcase,” has her head and hands in fashion 24/7 as she is producing her Coast TV show. She knows the trends and shares some tips with Gulf Coast Woman’s audience. Red Red is the most popular color for fall fashion and holiday attire this year. While […]

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    DON’T buy that gift card…

    Compiled by Ryan Giles, TractionStrong.com   Fitbit Alta ($129) Get your New Year’s resolutions started with an activity tracker. The Alta is Fitbit’s most popular tracker with a long battery life (it lasts for a week) and smartphone notifications. If you’re a Fitbit fan, also check out their smart scale (the Aria).   HP Sprocket […]

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