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Amy Kathleen Bowman is a passionate advocate for Irish culture on the Coast. Born in California and raised in Idaho, she began Irish dancing at age 12 — advancing to become a champion. In 2012, she co-founded and ran a performance-based Irish dance school before relocating to Utah for college. A life-changing summer visit prompted […]
It’s Carnival Season (yay!), and if you’ve ever experienced a Mardi Gras parade on the Coast, you know they’re basically an endurance sport. The sun often is blazing overhead. You’re on your feet for hours while beads are flying, and you brace yourself for the inevitable crash later. But we wouldn’t have it any other […]
Photography by Cheyenne Lenea Studios Galentine’s Day has quickly become one of my favorite celebrations of the year. There’s something special about gathering the women who make life brighter and creating a space that’s all about laughter, connection and joy. Whether you keep it simple or go all out on the details, here’s how to […]
From buttery French puff pastry to crawfish-filled savory surprises, these Coast bakers are rewriting what a king cake can be: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gather Gulf Coast (@gathergulfcoast) FLEUR DE LIS GOURMET BAKERY (GULFPORT) If king cake royalty wore couture, it would come from Fleur de Lis. Husband-and-wife […]
As a Louisiana native, the desire to feed people is in Meranda Hudson’s blood. “(Food is) what we celebrate everything with,” says Hudson, who now lives and works in Ocean Springs. “We may not have much, but we will never go hungry.” In 2022, she began a humble baking operation in her home kitchen, making […]
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 […]
The first time I took my son to pick out Christmas gifts for a family in need, he didn’t quite understand why we weren’t bringing them home. His hesitation reminded me that generosity develops through practice. We learn it. We repeat it. And over time, it becomes part of who we are. A MOTHER’S EXAMPLE […]
