Breaking the mental illness silence and bringing hope Behind a brave smile, many of us wage a constant battle against negative thoughts and emotions. Although we may put up a good front and seem “normal” to the outside world, some find it hard to get out of bed and function from day to day. Not […]
Often without her realizing it, Judy Alliston is being watched with a mixture of admiration and awe. As a source of unconditional love and support for her family, the woman affectionately called “Mimi” by her grandchildren is reaping what she has sown. The mother of four, grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of two serves as […]
The Coast is a magnet and a playground for adventure lovers. From sailing to hog hunting, these local ladies enjoy some extraordinary pastimes: Patti Jane Golden For nearly a half-century, Patti Jane Golden has sought adventure on the high seas. The Biloxi native, who now lives in D’Iberville, started her sailing career as young adult, volunteering […]
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 […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and makeup by Bria Fowlers, Elle Louise LLC At the tender age of 25, Katelyn Mohler is leading a beloved Ocean Springs institution into the future. Co-owning Ocean Springs’ TatoNut Donut Shop, which has been in her family for generations, was not part of Katelyn’s life plan. However, […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Hair and Makeup: Brooke Soto, Electric Lady Hair Studio A quick scroll through Sarah Blackbourn’s social media shows a woman in constant motion. The talent behind Bourn to Create always keeps her hands occupied — whether she’s sanding, cutting, drilling, measuring, painting, cooking, or collecting eggs from her handmade chicken […]
Despite taking large strides forward in gender equality, women still fall behind men financially. For instance, men are three times more likely to get a business loan than women. Research also has shown that women-owned businesses typically are approved for lower loan amounts than their male-owned counterparts. As the world prepares to celebrate International Women’s […]
