After walking their own career paths for several years, Nehemiah and Jessica Rankin knew they wanted to start a family-centered business – but they weren’t sure what form that desire should take. Then their youngest son started having severe stomach pain. “We took him for allergen testing and discovered he had several allergies, including gluten […]
Q: Tell us about yourself and the impact you are making. A: I have been involved in the arts my entire life. I trained in dance from a young age and was accepted into the Alabama School of Fine Arts in the seventh grade, a pivotal moment that confirmed my passion and dedication to the […]
Ja’Leasa Nicole Bolden is a communications strategist, community leader, wife and mother. She now serves as director of communications for the Moss Point School District, where she leads district-wide storytelling, community engagement and brand management efforts aimed at strengthening trust, pride and connection between the district’s schools and the community they serve. Q: WHAT ARE […]
Amy Doescher is a Coast native and a residential architect dedicated to rebuilding and strengthening her community. She opened her own firm, Doescher Designs PLLC, over seven years ago. With a deep understanding of the coastal way of life, she strives to design homes that reflect how people truly live here — welcoming new residents, […]
Meet Stephanie Shaw, broker associate with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Properties and senior manager, curriculum design, with HSF Affiliates. Q: TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF AND THE IMPACT YOU’RE MAKING. SS: I am dedicated to leaving a lasting mark on the real estate industry. There is no industry that serves the public and cultivates connections in […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Makeup/hair touch-ups: Bria Fowler, Elle Louise, LLC Throughout her 25 years of nursing experience, Misty Nichols Stevenson noticed a troubling trend. “I saw too many individuals discharged home, only to be readmitted — sometimes within 72 hours,” says Stevenson, who was raised in Gulfport and now resides there. “I knew there was […]
As moms themselves, Taylor Favre and Jackye Hansen know the struggle of finding cute clothes that fit a child just right — and they’ve teamed up to offer a solution. The idea for their business, Lollie + Pop: A Children’s Shoppe, was born while the duo worked together at Crane Builders LLC — the family […]
