Reflecting on last year’s Elevate Women’s Small Business Summit, speaker Cece Shabazz says one thing rose above the rest: the energy. “We laughed, danced — and some even cried,” recalls Shabazz, creative director and brand strategist for Memorial Health System. “The room was filled with supportive, determined women, and the atmosphere was intentional and inspiring. […]
From their glittering crowns to their sparking gowns, Mardi Gras queens are true Coast royalty! Meet the women who reign over the festivities in our Royal Revue, featuring the 2025 Queens of Carnival from your favorite local krewes. Want to feature your past queen in Gulf Coast Woman? Email jen@gulfcoastwomanmagazine.com. Carnival Association of Long Beach […]
Women tend to put others first — a trait that extends to charitable giving. Not only do they give more; research shows that they give differently. They contribute more often and align their contributions with their deeply held values. You’ll find them rolling up their sleeves to support local food banks, mentor youth, invest in […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC Fleurty Girl is more than just a business to founder Lauren Haydel; it’s her life’s work. After Hurricane Katrina, as a single mother of three, she was struggling to make ends meet — but what she lacked in money, she made up for in […]
Photos courtesy of Lindsey Fowler Many of Lindsey Rogers Fowler’s favorite childhood memories involve Christmas in the Pass. Born and raised in Pass Christian, she’s been participating in the city’s signature holiday celebration her whole life. “As a child, I was honored to serve as an elf one year, riding in the parade with Santa […]
Cardia Williams was born in Louisiana and now resides in Biloxi. She’s a lead teacher with MSU Extension Head Start and has been with Head Start for nearly 16 years. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I’ve dealt with two major health scares. The first one was an ischemic stroke in June 2020, and the second happened when […]
Karen Adkins is not your typical grandmother. “I’ve been tandem parachuting (and) still love rollercoasters,” says the self-described “adrenaline junkie.” “I’m hoping to do the Nascar challenge soon!” Now a resident of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, the adventure-loving native of Cookeville, Tennessee, has called many places home: Nashville; Yokosuka, Japan; Atsugi, Japan; […]
