In a world where instant gratification is the norm, and the key to happiness hangs on the hook next to the ones saved for the new house and car, lies a deeper and more meaningful life — a life that isn’t consumed by finding meaning and pleasure in the next big thing, but a life that finds fulfillment in being present and alive. Romain Bester spent years battling a mindset … [Read more...]
The Ripple Effect: Nonprofit Incubator Uplifts Those Who Uplift Community
Arresting words inscribed on a picture bearing the visage of Mother Theresa capture your attention as you exit Ripple, a nonprofit incubator housed in the cigar factory building on East Bay Street. The quote, attributed to the revered missionary and global charitable crusader, reads, “I alone can’t change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many … [Read more...]
Keep on Rolling With the Help of On Call Mobility
When it comes to local businesses in the Lowcountry, many are family-owned and operated. On Call Mobility cannot only lay claim to this, but Carolyn Lever, their owner and operator, can include Southern hospitality on their list of A+ business traits. Always with a smile on her face, Lever caters to individual needs for on-site wheelchair delivery and pickup for those hoping to … [Read more...]
A Chamber of Commerce for Isle of Palms
It’s been called an attraction to local business, a boon to local hospitality and a way to connect to local residents. On Jan. 28, 2022, barely six weeks after their initial meeting, a handful of business owners on the Isle of Palms launched a new Chamber of Commerce—not only to have a singular voice in local government but to create the most perceptible way of branding the … [Read more...]
Set in Stone Hardscapes: Take Your Dreams Outdoor
Set in Stone Hardscapes builds beautiful, custom outdoor living spaces to complement the gorgeous aesthetic that is the Lowcountry. The company is veteran-owned and family-operated, with husband-and-wife team Felicia and Steve Baugh at the helm. Felicia designs; Steve builds. Certified professional installers of Techo-Bloc and Lowcountry Paver products, the duo focuses on … [Read more...]
Senior Interior Designer of Lowcountry Contractors: Alexandra Little
When did you decide to go into the business? Since I was little, I have wanted to go into a business where I could transform spaces. This is mainly because of growing up watching my father, a builder in Columbia, do what I thought was the impossible. I remember riding around with him in his work truck to different sites and following the progress of a full kitchen or bath … [Read more...]
Director of Interior Design at Lowcountry Contractors: Katherine Brickell
When did you decide to go into the business? My career felt stale. I wanted an adventure, and interior design offered the creative challenge. I found an interior design program in Florence, Italy, I could not pass up. Tell us about your mentors. My father is influential. He was an executive at a large firm and always has helpful ideas. He encourages me to advocate for … [Read more...]
One-Stop Shop: Brand Buzz
Wayne Petzold, Brand Specialist What is it like working with the Mount Pleasant community? The Mount Pleasant community is unlike any other. Everyone is connected to one another in their love of the community, and that transcends into the businesses. Everyone has seen the term “buy local,” but it really matters in Mount Pleasant. What kind of business is Brand Buzz? Brand … [Read more...]
Skatell’s Manufacturing Jewelers: Leaving No Stone Unturned
Is it time to go jewelry shopping? Whether for yourself or for that special someone in your life, choosing the right jewelry store is the crucial first step. Jewelry can last for a lifetime, and establishing a trusting relationship with your jeweler will be key to the care and upkeep of your precious possessions for years to come. According to Nan Butler, co-owner of … [Read more...]
The Story of the Miss Kim: When Bad Luck Strikes One of Our Own, Mount Pleasant Steps Up
It was the first official day of the in-shore shrimping season. Things were looking good for Lockwood McCants Freeman IV and the Miss Kim crew — they started out of Shem Creek at 8 a.m. and brought up more than 250 pounds of shrimp in the first trawl of the day. Unfortunately, that’s when their luck ran out. About 30 minutes after setting the nets out again, Freeman was making … [Read more...]
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