We’ve all heard entrepreneurship advocates make the same sort of claims: “Open your own business, be your own boss, and you will have flexibility! It will be rewarding!” While there is truth in these statements, I have never worked harder than while working for myself. If you want to own a business, just know that […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and makeup: HD Hair and Makeup Venue: The Rack House Steaks & Spirits Having worked in restaurants and fast-food establishments since the age of 16, Jill Smith knows a bit about customer service and hospitality. As general manager of Rack House Steaks & Spirits, she strives to give every […]
In addition to waving to crowds at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Biloxi, Stacy McGuire Thunelius will serve as a symbol of Irish culture throughout the coming season. The McGuire family name comes from Northern Ireland, Thunelius says, and she’s belonged to the Hibernia Irish Society for four years. This year, she received a special […]
From Coast Episcopal School A year and a half after launching its Transitional Kindergarten program, educators at Coast Episcopal School are convinced of the initiative’s many benefits. The independent school in Long Beach introduced the program in August 2021, having identified a need to provide a “bridge year” for students who would benefit from an […]
PASCAGOULA AGATEWAY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2690 Jefferson Ave., Pascagoula (228) 762-4144 www.gatewaychristianacademy.info Preschool: PK 3-4-sixth grade Accreditations: Midsouth Association of Independent Schools Student/teacher ratio: 1:4 Annual tuition: $4,750 yearly for one child, $8,500 for two, $10,300 for three Discounts: If tuition is paid before February for the next year, the registration fee is $175 and $100 […]
March 8 is International Women’s Day, which is both a celebration and an acknowledgment that gender equality is a work in progress. It’s a chance to recognize women’s achievements, educate, raise awareness and push for change. This year’s theme is #embraceequity, which challenges societies and individuals to create a more inclusive world. That means rejecting […]
If you’re a woman, chances are a much-needed getaway is long overdue. You’ve probably also banked time off that you don’t use. The research is in, and it shows women hesitate to take their hard-earned vacation days. Here are some of the key findings of Project: Time Off, a U.S. Travel Association initiative: Women were more […]
