Carolina One 628 Long Point Road Mount Pleasant 843-814-1622 www.pambishop.com By the time Pam Bishop decided to enter a career of real estate, she knew more than a little bit about her choice. Her father, brother and even nephew had all enjoyed success in her home city of Fort Lauderdale with the family business, and Pam felt that real estate might be the right choice for … [Read more...]

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming 1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-388-5167 www.woofgangbakery.com Can you hear the woof-woof? Old MacDonald’s farm it is not but rather the popular Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming that has opened in Mount Pleasant to the chorus of cheerful barking. This upscale neighborhood pet store is the dog-diggity for the most refined pets. Woof … [Read more...]

Carolina Lanterns 1362 Chuck Dawley Blvd Mount Pleasant 843-881-4170 www.carolinalanternsandlighting.com Carolina Lanterns was born when Jan Clouse was snubbed. While building her new home in 1998, she thought that gas lanterns flanking the front door would add the ideal finishing touch. At a local lighting store, the sales associate told Jan that gas lanterns would be … [Read more...]

Nikki Haley Announces bid for 2024 GOP Nomination for President of the United States Who doesn’t love a success story? Many of us turn to magazines, television, film and even family or friends for those inspiring tales of triumph – especially as women and especially when we need a boost when the going gets tough. South Carolina’s first female governor, Nikki Haley, is a … [Read more...]

The string of letters after her name is certainly impressive, but what’s even more impressive about Jana Bantz, Realtor, ABR, CRS, GRI, MRP, CNE, is the high level of service she provides her clients. For Jana, that great service is reflected in the loyalty her clients have shown her. "They have stuck with me through the years, and I’m now selling homes to their children, … [Read more...]

For Candice Mahala, manager and co-owner of Bistro Toulouse, the road to culinary greatness was an obvious choice. At an age when most girls have Barbie on the brain, Candice was focused on baguettes and blue cheese. “I have loved cooking since I was a little kid,” said Candice. “I remember preparing a five-course dinner for my parents’ anniversary when I was about 8 or 9 … [Read more...]

For Dr. Roberta Gardner, orthodontics is a practice of fulfillment beyond the techniques of dentistry. Seeing the smiles on patients who have just had their braces removed sums up the reason why she hasn’t tired of her career. Following her years of education at the University of South Carolina and the Medical University of South Carolina, and a residency at the University … [Read more...]

For entrepreneur Corrie Silvers, owning her party planning business, Teacups & Trucks, is “a dream.” “I’m 41 and this is my first business,” she said. “I thought it was going to be a little side job, something I would do for fun. But it’s just grown, and it keeps growing. We went from planning kids’ parties to hosting them at our store, teaching crafts, leading summer … [Read more...]

Zee Patel was a pro in the restaurant business. As an owner of Quiznos, Cold Stone Creamery and Salsarita’s, she had lots of experience with pleasing people. But a chance suggestion changed her career path and, eight years ago, she found herself taking over as chief executive officer of Charleston’s most exclusive lingerie shop, Bits of Lace. She hasn’t looked back. “We’re … [Read more...]

Dr. Rachael Click and her team at Preferred EyeCare Center work hard to make their office fun and welcoming. “Optometrists and dentists are seen as two of the scariest doctors to go to,” she said. “We always try to be very welcoming from the minute patients walk in the door. We explain what we’re doing while we’re doing it to take away that fear of the unknown. That's … [Read more...]