When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Coast in 2005, Capt. Ashley Kosturock’s family was fortunate and sustained only minimal damage to their home. But Kosturock’s dad, a Biloxi Police officer at the time, documented the disaster with a Kodak single-use camera, snapping scenes of the aftermath along Highway 90. Today, Kosturock carries those photos in her […]
Meet Angelyn Treutel Zeringue, a New Orleans native who has lived on the Coast for over 30 years. Professionally, she’s a certified public accountant, professional workers comp account manager, certified business insurance advisor and the president of SouthGroup Insurance. At home, she’s wife to Mickey, mom to four grown sons and a grandmother to three […]
With her children grown up and out on their own, Lyndritka Armstrong started to wonder, “What now?” The answer came one day as she was meditating, hoping to be guided toward her next steps. “I saw some leaves blowing in the wind, and I realized that is how I want to be free and at […]
So, you want to build a business? That’s a great idea! First, I want to inspire you, encourage you and bring clarity to the process. GETTING STARTED First, let’s define who your market is. Your market is a critical piece of the business because you must know and appeal to your audience. What is the […]
We all have a favorite teacher, someone whose influence has profoundly affected our lives. Even when classrooms are a distant memory and we’ve forgotten most of what we read in textbooks, the lessons of certain teachers stay with us. Some educators not only have a knack for making learning fun and interesting, but also for […]
As the saying goes, “You haven’t been to the Gulf Coast until you’ve been to Mary Mahoney’s!” So iconic is the upscale Biloxi restaurant that author John Grisham has referenced it in several of his best sellers. Other famous fans of the local landmark include the late Jimmy Buffett, actor Denzel Washington, golfer Jack Nicklaus, […]
There are many well-written articles covering the technical aspects of building a business, offering step-by-step instructions regarding incorporation, marketing, etc. This isn’t that kind of article. I’m here to share the secrets that keep my business viable in adverse conditions. 1. NEVER GIVE UP. I believed I’d done all the right things. I hired good […]
