Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each house crafted by Parker Contracting is one of a kind, which is a great point of pride for the husband and-wife team behind the business. “When we build homes, they are unique to each family,” says April Parker, who runs the Bay St. Louis-based firm alongside her husband, Paul. […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture As a busy wife, parent and entrepreneur, Rita Green has reached a startling conclusion: For moms, there’s no such thing as balance. “You are a mom first and foremost; the children always take priority,” says Green, who has four kids ranging in age from 4 to 15. “That’s the job. I […]
Despite surviving childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, divorce and other traumas, Paula Favre has not succumbed to self-pity. Instead, the U.S. Army veteran, business owner, mother and grandmother has mastered turning turmoil into triumph. “I have recovered from so much adversity and so many downfalls,” says Farve, known to many as “The Shea Queen.” “I […]
No single label fully captures The Threaded Cork. During any given visit, a customer can shop for clothing pieces, pick up handcrafted pottery and sip Italian Coffee available at the store’s own bar. “Words cannot truly define what The Threaded Cork is,” says owner Andrea Jenkins. “Come see it for yourself!” Part café, part clothing […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Each year, more and more people are visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and Jacqueline Gilich Wilson stands ready to greet them. As the owner of Biloxi Beach Resort Rentals LLC, Wilson is one of the greatest proponents of the local area and all that it has to offer. “Each day […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Their specialties range from dentistry to optometry, but the five physicians gracing the cover of our October issue have several things in common — passion for their field, commitment to continuous learning and dedication to their patients. Meet Dr. Randy Buntyn, Dr. Johneen Gilich, Dr. Richa Gupta, Dr. Pam Tuli […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Even as a young girl, Emily McDougall found satisfaction in making others happy. That calling to serve led the wife and mother of two from Gulfport to enter the medical field, where she worked for six years — helping patients find answers and resolve issues daily. “I know now that […]
