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...]