After many years as a grocery store manager and retail consultant, Lisa Carrels pursued her desire to own her own business. Armed with her Marketing and Management degree, along with her extensive business background and years of retail experience, the native of Indianapolis, who has lived in Mount Pleasant for 13 years, visited For the House: The Barstool Shop. She discovered … [Read more...]

New business owners Janis and Jennifer Emplit have experienced life together as mother and daughter and are now excited to take their next journey together with Eucalyptus Wellness Company. “Our store showcases over 2,300 natural products that include vitamins, supplements, herbs, teas and body care products. We find the best products both locally and nationally that are … [Read more...]

For Jordan Eads, makeup artist and franchise owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics, a business built on beauty and color was a clear choice. Fueled by a love of bringing out the best in others, she makes daily transformations in her studio on Coleman Boulevard. “I really enjoy the work I do – helping women look and feel beautiful. It’s rewarding getting someone in a skin-care … [Read more...]

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, Michele saw that achievement didn’t come easy. She watched her father as he struggled in the working world and wanted more for himself and his family. He … [Read more...]

Chris McFarlane, manager of Mount Pleasant Mall, is certainly one very busy lady. She oversees the operations of 140 participating vendors – approximately 95 percent of them are women – giving her the opportunity to help keep businesses viable, solvent and secure. Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sense of community, Chris revealed that “Many of our vendors … [Read more...]