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JULES & STACE: An Exciting Announcement!
This week it’s just Jules and Stace on the mic talking about the release of their new children’s book, Rescued By Rico. We tell the whole story of Rico, sharing some stories we haven’t shared before. We just launched our crowdfunding campaign through I...
MIA ROOKS & MELISSA HAWLEY: Being Competitive, Building A Business On Relationships And Trust, And Being A Problem Solver For What People Need
Melissa and Mia are a beautiful and an inspirational couple. They have and are building their real estate business, The Hawley-Rooks Team, on relationships and trust. In this episode, we talk about what it was like to pick up and move from Charleston t...
JULES & STACE: Talking About The Last 3.5 Months
What a long, strange few months it’s been, right?? In this episode, Jules and Stace talk about what it’s been like for them, what they’ve learned, and some of the positive things they’ve seen as a result of all we’ve gone through.
PAULINE NAKIOS: Growing Up In Retail, Being Willing To Pivot, And Realizing That Your Retail Team Can Work Remotely
Charleston native, Pauline Nakios, founded Lilla P, her apparel company, 20 years ago. She grew up in retail as a member of the well-known Sokol family who opened the iconic Morris Sokol store on King Street in downtown Charleston,
VIKKI MATSIS: Leading In The Hostel Industry, Knowing Bigger Is Not Always Better, And Inviting People Into The Beauty Of All Things Organic
Vikki Matsis is both a hustler and one who constantly strives to be in touch with the stillness of life. She sees a need and wants to meet that need as organically as possible. As a result, her career path has been both varied and profoundly meaningful...
NATHALIE DUPREE: Being A Pioneer In The Kitchen, Moving Forward Even When You Don’t Know What You’re Doing, And Helping Women Develop What They Love
It’s virtually impossible to do a quick introduction on the one and only food legend, Nathalie Dupree. She is a trailblazer. She is a leader. She is an advocate and mentor for many people, especially women.
ANGEL PASSAILAIGUE HOLMES: Being In The Right Place At The Right Time, Having No Fear, And Letting Go Of The “Good” For The Best
Angel Passailaigue Holmes is a true Charleston native and well, she’s as fun as they come. Her background is rich and deep in the travel and tourism and food and beverage industries. She served on the host steering committee for World Cup Soccer-Orland...
DR. SARAH ALLEN: Growing A Successful Business By Word Of Mouth, Pursuing Your Artistic Joy, And Highlighting People’s Beauty
Growing up in Florence, SC, Dr. Sarah Allen’s desire to become a doctor came while, as a college sophomore, she was waiting in line at Wofford College bookstore. She is the founder of The Skin Clique, and she also teaches, trains residents,
CAROLYN SUTTON: Flexing With Your Circumstances To Find Your Rhythm, Being A Cheerleader For Brands, And Never Letting Someone Tell You That You Can’t Do Something
Carolyn Sutton grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. After cheering for Kansas State, she then moved to Dallas to start her career. Her path included working at a couple large PR firms and The Container Store. After gaining valuable experience,
ERIN KEATING: Creating & Executing Top Shelf Events, Managing Experiential Marketing, And Letting People Around You Be Good At What They Do
Erin Keating has a fascinating story. Growing up with a twin brother and 2 younger brothers, all within 5 years of each other, she learned how to be a fearless leader of a “male pack”. This, and the fact that her parents were both entrepreneurs,