About 100 Successful Women to Know Many talented, accomplished women on the Mississippi Gulf Coast don’t seek recognition for themselves, but Gulf Coast Woman magazine ensures they shine brightly with the “100 Successful Women to Know” campaign. This annual initiative celebrates influential and impactful South Mississippi female leaders, who represent areas ranging from nonprofits […]
Originally from Hammond, Louisiana, Katherine Adams has lived in Gulfport for 10 years. She is a senior at St Patrick Catholic High School. She has a twin sister, Ella Adams, and is a strong believer in her Catholic faith. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE Around February 2024, I started to have chest and back pain. I thought […]
Melissa Byars is a lifelong Mississippi Gulf Coast resident who has lived in Biloxi for the past 15 years. She’s been married to her husband, Wayne, for 22 years, and they have two children: 20-year-old Judson and 17-year-old Claire. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE I don’t remember anything from that day or the days that followed, but […]
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, […]
Oya (center) with her children: Cayleigh, 13; Caysie, 6; O’Rhyan, 9; and Sevyn, 8 Oya Rhodes, 30, of Wiggins is a mother of four and a former certified nurse assistant who is now a work-from-home medical customer-service representative. MY HEALTH CHALLENGE For starters, I could hear whooshing in my ear. I also suffered from stiffness, […]
In honor of International Women’s Day, we invited members of GCW’s 2025 class of 100 Successful Women to Know to reflect on how they got where they are and the lessons that shaped them. We asked: If you could write a letter to your younger self, what advice would you share? Here’s what they had […]
As president and co-founder of the Order of Glaucus Mardi Gras Krewe, Jennifer Cashin channels her enthusiasm into meaningful work. By day, she works as an insurance benefits specialist at Palace Casino. The devoted wife, mother and grandmother also is a lifelong creative, and her passion for costume design and sewing informs everything about her […]
