THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER PARTNERS! The Coast is filled with trailblazing female entrepreneurs who turned their visions into thriving small businesses. Overcoming obstacles and taking leaps of faith, these remarkable women created companies that have become community staples. We received hundreds of nominations from throughout South Mississippi, ranging from restaurants and sweets shops to […]
Many of us have heard of Goldman Sachs, whether due to its position in the arena of global finance or its commitment to fostering entrepreneurship through its 10,000 Small Businesses, 10,000 Women or One Million Black Women: Black in Business initiatives. I recently had the privilege of participating in Cohort 5 of One Million Black […]
My business partner, Dian Mong, and I have a tale that never fails to amuse friends and customers alike. Our partnership began with a leap of faith, and Dian immediately took charge of what we fondly refer to as “her lane.” One day, she sent me an address to scout a potential location, and upon […]
Ms Black Gulf Coast 2024 is much more than a title to Nastassia Ayodele. “Representation is so important when it comes to being in a pageant,” says Ayodele, who won the crown in March. “(The title) is a badge of honor because it was started to include women like me, who share the same cultural […]
As owner of The Shed BBQ & Blues Joint in Ocean Springs, Brooke O. Lewis knows a few things about grilling. Fresh from the Memphis in May world championship barbecue contest, where her team was crowned Grand Champion, this seasoned pitmaster has some tips to step up your grilling game: Understanding what type of grill […]
Inspired by her own plant-based journey, Natalie Guess has launched a new children’s book that’s already topping the Amazon Hot New Releases chart. Guess, president at NG Consulting LLC, says this project is one she’s wanted to undertake for years. Her book, titled, “The Biggest, the Oldest, the Strongest… All Eat Plants” invites readers to […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup by Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC & Brooke Soto, Electric Lady Hair Studio | Location: Hancock Whitney Plaza Driven to make a difference Hancock Whitney’s Laura Sullivan Ethridge shows resilience is her superpower “The most important part of success is filling your life with the love and laughter […]
