Staying balanced can be difficult during the best of times — and all the more difficult lately due to extraordinary circumstances. Here’s what some of the Coast’s most successful women have to say about maintaining mental wellbeing: “Always be your own best friend, your own cheerleader and your own biggest advocate. If you don’t think […]
The K&J Foundation honors the legacy of Kiara and Jameel Pearse, who died in an auto accident on Nov. 14, 2006, and promotes teen safety awareness. Husband-and-wife co-founders Brian and Yvette Pearse are passionate about sharing their experience and preventing further tragedies. Here, Brian tells us about the foundation’s origins and its ongoing efforts. WHAT […]
Green is the color of life, renewal and energy — which is exactly what we all need after a long, cold and locked-down winter. From sage to emerald to forest, shades of this calming hue, associated with nature, tranquility and good luck, never go out of style. Want to add some pops of green to […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I’ve been on a diet since I was 11. My weight has fluctuated nearly my entire life. After my daughter, Sophia, passed, my weight continued to creep up. It is important to me that when I share my testimony, when I tell people about God, how my faith has grown and how […]
Since its founding in 2012, Wild at Heart Rescue in Vancleave has helped thousands of injured and distressed animals heal and return to the wild — with species ranging from bobcats to pelicans. “We assist local law-enforcement, residents and anyone who has concerns about wildlife,” says director Missy Dubuisson, who established the nonprofit. Here, she […]
Alex Schmitt enjoys sharing affordable fashion and beauty products through her Instagram account, @alex_schmitt8, and the Like to Know It shopping app. She launched her own online women’s boutique, Article Social Boutique, in August 2020 and is also an independent consultant with Arbonne, a health and wellness brand. Here are some of the products she […]
By Karen Bryant When Kate and Clay Gutierrez met in November 2011, they likely had no clue it would be the beginning of a lifelong personal and professional partnership. The two, who were married in 2016, own and operate Elite Coastal Realty, a full-service brokerage firm that specializes in new construction of concrete homes; Concrete […]
By Dr. Williams Cullinane, Jr. More than ever, it’s important to become familiar with your respiratory health and common symptoms that can indicate larger issues. The COVID-19 health crisis has created a greater need to actively monitor the health of your lungs, and meeting with a pulmonologist can help identify potential issues or alleviate concerns. […]
By Lori Harper I retired in 2018 after spending over 30 years in corporate America. Because I was so young (relatively speaking), everyone I encountered would ask me what I planned to do next. My response always was the same: nothing. You see, the last 10 years of my career were the most rewarding professionally […]
