Erika Lynn McKelvey has always been inspired by places, and she loves to blend her Lowcountry home and various travels with her products. On any given day, you can visit Erika Lynn Studio and Boutique in Mount Pleasant and watch her designing or sewing a leather handbag or a pair of sandals. The boutique provides […]
Ebony Mullins of Leeah’s Old Village Wine Shop
Lifetime events have a way of changing one’s perspective. For Ebony Mullins, the untimely death of a family member in July 2019 was one of those defining moments. No longer willing to gamble on her future and happiness, Mullins began searching online for the perfect location to open her own craft beer and wine store. […]
Buffie Bell Lilly of Charleston Wine Pairings
Poetry, music and novels are all successful for a reason, which is simply the longing for love. In general, we all crave a meaningful connection, and Buffie Bell Lilly has a proven track record to help successful professionals find that lasting connection. Charleston Wine Pairings is Charleston’s most elite and awarded matchmaking agency, having been […]
Sharon Campbell and Darla Miller of Backyard Retreats
Backyard Retreats, located at 554 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., is known to many locals as the “outdoor furniture boutique.” With a variety of outdoor furniture options, Backyard Retreats is a one-stop-shop for outstanding, quality products available in various materials, designed for the outdoor oasis of your dreams. A reputable company in the community and in the […]
René Cherry and Faith Lanford of Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Med Spa
René Cherry Faith Lanford Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Med Spa 280 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-388-5819 www.merlenorman.com Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio & Spa is more than just makeup; it’s a beauty destination. Whether you are looking for skin-care products, in need of a spray tan or are dreaming of an advanced skin-care procedure […]
Dr. Mary Anne Larken: Advanced Hearing Care
Dr. Mary Anne Larkin often works long hours at Advanced Hearing Care in Mount Pleasant, the audiology practice she founded in 1993, but it’s for a good reason. “Every day I change lives in a positive way through better hearing,” she explained. Most of her patients don’t hear as well as they used to and often feel they’re missing out on […]
Kathie Livingston of Nature Adventures Outfitters
Kathie Livingston is a woman succeeding in business in a predominately male world – leading outdoor excursions around the Charleston area and beyond. Of course, when you grow up on a farm, you pretty much can do everything the boys can do, and maybe better. “My mother would have to get me off my horse […]
Tracy MacKellar: MODE of Mount Pleasant
MODE of Mount Pleasant 976 Houston Northcutt, Suite M Mount Pleasant 843-284-8977 www.shopmodestore.com/mtpleasant Back in 2008, Tracy MacKellar’s teenage daughter made an observation at her high school dance that would lead to a new life purpose – and a career in fashion – for the two of them. “She noticed some students hadn’t gone to […]
Candice Mahala: Bistro Toulouse
When asked what makes Bistro Toulouse different from otherrestaurants, co-owner Candice Mahala responded without abeat: “The cuisine.” “We serve a lot of classic dishes — like salad Lyonnaise, mussels Mariniere, Cassoulet and dark chocolate souffle — that would be hard to find anywhere else,” she said. Bistro Toulouse has fashioned its place as a neighborhood […]
Debbie Martinez of Transformation thru Divorce
Oftentimes, life doesn’t go as planned. Storybook endings are not always found at the end of a chapter. When you find yourself dealing with a failed relationship, it’s usually beneficial to talk it out and seek sound advice in order to progress to the next step. Divorce Coach Debbie Martinez provides guidance for those going […]