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BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before my transformation, I was always so tired. I felt like I was going to doze off around 2 p.m. each day. I was very uncomfortable in my skin, both physically and mentally. I naturally was self-conscious as a person with dwarfism. Adding obesity made things 10 times worse. I had back […]
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In 2007, Julia Shivonna Green launched LaBella’s Salon in Gulfport with a hope and a prayer. “Initially my ex-coworkers and neighbors were my only clientele,” recalls Shivonna Green – who found herself at a disadvantage not being from the area. “Oftentimes, I provided free services for advertising purposes, which did generate clientele.” Shivonna Green graduated […]
By Bridget Suire As our loved ones age, we will witness many changes. Some of these are expected for people of a certain age, and some are surprising. Some may be subtle and occur over time; others come on very quickly. The changes that can be most concerning are those dealing with mental health. Some […]
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.” […]
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Ginger Duease is grateful to be alive. On April 8, 2018, the teacher, coach and Gulfport resident was walking out the door, bound for the gym, when she felt dizzy and her eyesight went blurry. She assumed she simply was tired after returning from vacation the night before — until she fell to the floor. […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I was always a “big girl,” but I vividly remember the day I KNEW I had to make a change. It was the day of my college freshman formal, and my friend had a hard time zipping up the formal gown I had rented four months ago. Granted, this dress was the […]
By Jocelyn Gavin-Lane It’s a new year full of new goals, plans and affirmations. But how do you nail down and, most importantly, work your plan? There are several steps to creating an optimal vision for the new year. Vision boards are a wonderful tool, but do you actually know what they are? If you […]
