The concepts of beauty and family have always been linked for Natasha Uneeda Pickett. As a young girl, she helped her mother do hair and sometimes served as her Guinea pig, dreaming of the day she’d start her own salon. Today, she and her daughter co-own Enhancements by Shae — a cosmetics and personal care […]
Although she considers herself to be in a “beautiful, peaceful” place today, Nakisha White Henderson has weathered her share of turmoil. “I have suffered some pretty low moments,” acknowledges the certified mental health therapist and life coach, “but all in all, to say I would change anything isn’t my truth, because every single thing that […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture BELL’S COPING TIPS AVOID ISOLATION • “Don’t allow yourself to go through any difficulty on your own. Talk to someone, whether you’re talking to a friend or a professional therapist, counselor or someone you trust as a spiritual leader. As humans, we’re meant for connection, and we need to do […]
In her art, Dusti Bonge’ reflected her coastal roots. “Her early work was very influenced by Biloxi, as she captured what she was familiar with – often sketching during walks around town,” says Ryan N. Dennis, chief curator and artistic director of the Center for Art & Public Exchange for the Mississippi Museum of Art. […]
When Brandon Boggess founded his house-washing business in 2017, he had elevated homes in mind. At the time, he noticed a sizeable gap in the market. After Hurricane Katrina, almost all new homes had to adhere to an elevation requirement. However, few, if any, house-washing businesses could serve these properties without lift equipment. “I knew […]
Long before she lauched her own company, Debra Price watched her grandmother work with color — helping customers pick fabric styles and textures for their upholstered furniture. “She would make the room look so inviting, and my paw-paw would make sure the furniture was comfortable and would hold up to any wear and tear,” Price […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture The start of each day at El Agave is a “good morning” and represents a new beginning for Mercedes Carranza. Before diners arrive at the Gulfport restaurant, where Carranza is managing partner, he ensures he has enough staff to serve them and carry out operations. He also checks that the […]
Some would call Dianna Genton’s line of work unique for a woman — but she’s never let that stop her. The moments when the hull superintendent with Ingalls Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, hasn’t felt heard or respected only fueled her drive to excel. “Typically, these are the same people who months later […]
Calvin and Misty Stevenson had considered adding a structure to their Gulfport property for a while. And like so many who found themselves homebound during the pandemic, the couple tackled the home-improvement project in 2020. “With limited places to go and limited things to do, we figured now would be the time to get it […]
Have you taken up gardening during the pandemic? You’re not alone. The hobby saw a huge boost in popularity worldwide as people sought a productive, relaxing way to pass the time at home. U.S.-based Burpee Seed Co. reported selling more seed last March than any time in their 144-year history, and Johnny’s Selected Seed noted […]
