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    Mastering the art of home

    Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC Ask Kristi Webb about her signature style, and she’ll tell you she doesn’t have one. Instead, Webb, the founder and principal designer of Kristi Webb Interiors, creates spaces that reflect those who live there. She’s found that the best homes aren’t built around trends, […]

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    Diving headfirst into forever

    Photography by Annie Cooper Photography Although Felicia and Zach Rushing grew up just 10 minutes away from each other and attended the same schools, their love didn’t blossom until later. The couple met for the first time as adults at a “Christmas for the Kids” drawdown before finding themselves in the same group of friends. […]

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    The power of her

    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 […]

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    Beauty in bloom: Tori Bishop opens up

    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, […]

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    The recipe behind Lauren Joffrion’s success

    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 […]

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    A woman focused on creating memorable experiences

    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. […]

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    Designing for real life

    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, […]

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