Photography by Tilley Photography After years of working together in the insurance industry, Karleen B. Southard and Royal J. Spragio developed a bond of trust and respect — as well as a shared dream. Both born and raised on the Coast, the colleagues envisioned an agency where they could operate differently — and better — […]
By Angela T. Herzog Congratulations, business owner — you’ve successfully made it through tax season! Now is the perfect time to regroup, strategize and plan for next year by staying organized and up to date on tax law changes. Spring or summer can be the perfect time to meet with your CPA or tax preparer […]
The first step of entrepreneurship: Find something you are passionate about. Some people inherit money when a parent passes away. I inherited my Great Aunt “Sis”. At 86 years old, Sis was fun-loving and active despite her Alzheimer’s. I began teaching senior adults while I was caring for her. When a fall ultimately ended her […]
My favorite leaders share one defining trait: they are happy, but hungry. They’re deeply grateful for their team, their progress and the success they’ve achieved … yet they’re never satisfied to stay where they are. They know leadership is about balance: contentment without complacency, ambition without burnout. The simple phrase happy, but hungry, captures the […]
From a very young age, my mama used to say, “That girl is going to get everything she ever wants.” She wasn’t talking about luck or privilege. She was talking about grit. I didn’t take no for an answer. Over time, that stubborn determination evolved into something far more powerful: Don’t tell me no; tell […]
There was a time when “building wealth” felt like something that only happened in formal offices or corporate boardrooms. Today, I see a different picture, especially among mothers. Wealth is being built quietly at kitchen tables during nap time, in living rooms after bedtime and in the small in-between pockets of the day. For many […]
Each year, thousands of women start businesses across Mississippi, and most wrestle with the same two questions: How do I save money on taxes, and what structure do I need? If you’ve ever wondered the same things, meet Harper — a local candle maker whose journey can be a guide as we enter a new […]
