Alicia Wortel owns Neon Lux Salon & Spa in D’Iberville and has been in the beauty industry for 16 years. She specializes in lived-in, rainbow and alternative styles and has traveled and educated other salon professionals across the Gulf Coast. She enjoys helping others grow in their careers, as well as all things artistic, as […]
By Amber Marentette Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most challenging and dangerous times for a victim of domestic violence. However, many resources and services are available to help support victims through this process. As the domestic violence coordinator in Gulfport, I’ve observed that one of the biggest obstacles a victim faces is […]
By Melissa Galatas According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four women and one in seven men will experience some form of severe physical abuse by an intimate partner in their lifetime. Since intimate-partner violence is so common, chances are that everyone reading this knows, has known or will know someone […]
By Charlotte Arrowsmith No one enters a relationship with the intention of leaving it. We choose partners whose companionship we enjoy and with whom we want to share our joys and challenges. It is a human desire to have a partner who makes us feel loved and brings meaning and fulfillment to our lives. But […]
By Sarah Jones When I started work as an advocate at the Crisis Center in Manhattan, Kansas, I rationalized that while I had never experienced domestic violence, I knew what it was and still could make a difference. I look back at that version of myself and can only smile. I am (thankfully) a child […]
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 […]
Biloxi- born Stephanie Duprey Mathes works as the director of technical assistance and training for a Washington, D.C.-based national organization. Previously, she was the co-founder, COO and CEO of CLIMB CDC — a local workforce development organization. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I have several auto immune diseases, specifically lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. I became ill suddenly […]
By Dr. Anna Pavlov For many moms, becoming pregnant and giving birth is thrilling. However, it can be discouraging to find that your body may not go back to normal, and diet and exercise often aren’t enough to counteract the post-childbirth changes. If this sounds familiar, you might consider undergoing a “mommy makeover” with a […]
Want to be a fashionista this fall? Rebeca Cowart, owner of Panache Apparel & Accessories in Gulfport, shares some of the hottest trends and how to spice up your wardrobe this season. FLARE JEAN FIXATION Everyone loves (and looks good) in flare jeans because they’re so flattering. They fit any body shape; the stretchier, the […]
Ansley Brent (@ansleybrenttv) starts her mornings wishing the Mississippi Gulf Coast “Good morning” as she serves as WXXV News 25’s morning news and sports anchor. Whether she is in the anchor chair on set, filming games on the sidelines or representing WXXV at a local event, she takes pride in looking her best — whether […]
