Preferred EyeCare Center 1118 Park West Blvd., Suite 5 Mount Pleasant 843-856-4775 www.preferredeyecarecenter.com Dr. Rachael Click knew opening her own practice was going to be a challenge, but she didn’t want to do it any other way. “I started from scratch because I had a lot of good ideas for patient care. I also knew that if I didn’t do it, someone else would,” she … [Read more...]

The Ragamuffin Children's Boutique Stride Rite Shoes Radical Rags 210 Coleman Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-884-4814 www.ragamuffinchildrensboutique.com When she was 23 years old, Charleston native Windi McKeithan took a leap of faith and decided to buy two children’s wear shops in Mount Pleasant. Armed with a fashion merchandizing degree, good taste, an eye for upcoming … [Read more...]

Accurate Chiropractic 3373 South Morgans Point Road, Suite 307 Mount Pleasant 426 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-971-8814 www.mtpleasantchiro.com Dr. Gina Courson is a chiropractor who received her undergraduate degree in business from the University of Georgia and her doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in Atlanta. Courson is certified in … [Read more...]

PrimeTime 1558 Ben Sawyer Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-883-0101 www.primetimefit.net Meredith Nelson has a varied and extensive history in the fitness industry. Starting in the 1980s and carrying 30 extra pounds, she gradually developed a love of all things active – especially running, weightlifting, yoga and cycling. She also gets her thrills putting others through a grueling … [Read more...]

Nature Adventures Outfitters Shrimp Boat Lane Mount Pleasant 843-568-3222 www.kayakcharlestonsc.com Known locally as “Woods Woman” and “Kayak Lady,” Kathie Livingston not only loves what she does but shares that love with others. “ As a child, I lived outdoors. I was always on my horse, hiking in the woods, camping outside. My mother and sisters would literally pay me … [Read more...]

Woodhouse Day Spa Charleston 725 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-203-1772 www.charleston.woodhousespas.com Woodhouse Day Spa Charleston is celebrating its first year anniversary, and owner and regional developer Kimberly Powell is feeling both reflective and inspired. “As I look in the rear view mirror, I’m so grateful and proud of my amazing team, who truly … [Read more...]

Butterfly Women's Consignment Boutique 624-H Long Point Road Mount Pleasant 843-884-8577 www.butterflyconsignments.com Transformations occur daily at Butterfly Women’s Consignment Boutique – turning an outfit from drab to dramatic or turning expensive brands into affordable items. On a bright Thursday morning, the store in the Belle Hall Shopping Center bustles with … [Read more...]

Nancy Meyer Nicole Wallen Barre Evolution 320 W. Coleman Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-654-9045 www.barreevolution.com When Nancy Meyer and Nicole Wallen joined forces to open Barre Evolution in 2010, there were no other barre studios in Charleston. “People thought you had to be a ballerina,” Wallen joked. Meyer had recently moved with her family from New York City, … [Read more...]

Mama Lights www.mamalights.com It was a fateful jog in the dark that turned a light bulb on in Marnie Renshler’s head, illuminating a five-year path that led to starting her own business, Mama Lights. “I had just had my second child, and the only time I had to go running with my neighbor was at 4:30 in the mornings. One morning, my neighbor stepped on a pine cone in the … [Read more...]

Juanita Greenberg's Nacho Royale 410 W. Coleman Blvd. Mount Pleasant 843-329-6224 www.juanitagreenbergs.com It’s safe to say that Edie Edelson-Rabin has a lot on her plate. She’s the owner of Juanita Greenberg’s Nacho Royale in Mount Pleasant and a partner in its downtown location and Andolini’s Pizza in Mount Pleasant with her husband Michael. After waiting tables in … [Read more...]

Schirmer Insurance Group Mount Pleasant and Moncks Corner 843-881-1771 www.schirmerinsuranceagency.com For Gina Schirmer, owninG and operating an insurance agency is second nature. She is CEO of Schirmer Insurance Group LLC, in Mount Pleasant. Originally from Greenville, South Carolina, Schirmer comes from a family insurance background that exceeds 62 years, beginning … [Read more...]

Coldwell Banker United, Realtors 1127 Queensborough Blvd, Suite 103 Mount Pleasant 843-270-1207 | 843-810-8287 www.wearecharlestonrealestate.com The Mount Pleasant and Charleston real estate markets are ever changing, and lately the two have been in high demand. Having an experienced and knowledgeable Realtor on your side, whether you are a buyer or seller, is essential to … [Read more...]

Sweetgrass Eyecare 3070 Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant 843-352-9977 www.sweetgrasseyecare.com Not every young child has the opportunity or interest to watch surgeries be performed, but, for Dr. Emily Curry, owner of Sweetgrass Eyecare, those fond memories inspired her to pursue a career in the medical field. “My dad was a private practice veterinarian, and my siblings … [Read more...]

Lowcountry Beauty and Wellness Spa 1205 Two Island Court Mount Pleasant 843-971-2860 www.lowcountryplasticsurgery.com Success comes from hard work, life balance and the willingness to invest in others. Michele Hensel has committed to live out these positive attributes by creating something more than just a local business. At a young age, Hensel saw that achievement … [Read more...]

Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants I'ON Square - 152 Civitas Mount Pleasant 843-971-4882 www.spartinacabinetry.com Opening her own business was something Melissa Koger Watson always knew she wanted to do one day when the timing was right. The president and principal designer at Spartina Cabinetry and Design Consultants, LLC, comes from a long line of business … [Read more...]