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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC and Patricia Arroyo, The Beautery Jocelyn Gavin-Lane, Katherine Sutton and Latasha McCullar are using their gifts to uplift others. These women exemplify what it means to turn passion into impact. Rooted in service and strengthened by purpose, they are transforming communities, improving […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC After spending much of her life minimizing herself, conforming to meet others’ standards and striving to be accepted, Tori Bishop finally harnessed her inner power — and discovered who she really is in the process. “I am passionate about being authentically myself,” says the Pensacola, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC Long before she was leading kitchens and shaping menus, Lauren Joffrion was a 4-year-old child perched atop a stepstool while helping her mother cook. “Growing up in a household that revolved around cooking, I felt a natural ‘pull’ toward the craft from an early age,” recalls […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC As chief marketing officer with Lodging & Leisure Investments, Tessy Lambert helps create cherished moments of fun, ease and connection — a role she counts herself fortunate to play. As a woman in a leadership role in hospitality, she’s also deeply protective of the Coast’s reputation. […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC When Paula Gamboa talks about design, it’s clear she’s not just describing floor plans and fixtures; she’s talking about life — how it unfolds, how it changes and the crucial role our homes play in our personal stories. “I’ve worked across design, construction, operations and leadership, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair: Patricia Arroyo, The Beautery Although her family has been a part of couples’ love stories for decades, Dianne Murray never takes that privilege for granted. As the granddaughter of Shelton Jewelers founder W.P. Shelton, Murray recognizes that she’s not just selling shiny gifts; she’s providing priceless treasures that will […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC When Jackie Castro-Cooper enters a room, you feel it — the natural warmth and spiritual clarity of a woman who’s living her calling. A renowned speaker, author, retreat leader and owner of Gulf Coast Myofascial Release Physical Therapy in Ocean Springs, Castro-Cooper is the kind of […]
