In this special edition of the Mount Pleasant Podcast, publisher Bill Macchio sits down with Mike Tinkey, who is running for re-election to Mount Pleasant Town Council. With nearly 43 years of public service in Mount Pleasant and Wild Dunes, Mike shares the experiences and lessons learned since he first moved here. Get to know the man who wants to keep Mount Pleasant … [Read more...]
Crown Coast Properties: The Royal Treatment
When Amy Rogers and her husband Tommy relocated from Charlotte to Isle of Palms in 2015 and founded IOP Residential Real Estate, their plan was simple: sell a few beach homes while enjoying life by the ocean. Ten years later, that modest vision has grown into something much larger. Amy has become one of the area’s top-producing agents, ranked in the top 1% of all Charleston … [Read more...]
Realities of the Sandwich Generation: Caregivers Stuck in the Middle
On any given afternoon, Natausha May might be rushing her son to cello lessons, driving across town to flush out her father’s catheter or making lesson plans for her students. A few miles away, Melinda Blitch finishes her workday at home, only to begin her second shift: bathing and caring for her father while getting dinner ready and helping her daughter with … [Read more...]
Totality Medispa: Flawless Beauty
I first caught wind of Dr. Nicole Nadel at Totality Medispa when whispers began circulating through beauty insiders: she was the one behind Madelyn Cline’s lips. Yes — those lips. The kind that ignites social media frenzies, launches countless Pinterest boards and inspires millions to screenshot before calling their injector. The idea that a local South Carolina doctor could be … [Read more...]
Fall Makeovers: Falling In Love With The Right Fit
When greens fade to yellows, oranges and even chocolate browns, summer has officially turned a leaf. Temperatures begin to dip, and porches are decorated with pumpkins and mums. Our coffee order switches to pumpkin spice everything, and Saturdays are deemed family football days. We’ve made it. Fall has arrived. With a new season comes new beauty trends and routines, … [Read more...]
Leading the Fight Against Neuroblastoma: Improving All Odds
No childhood cancer diagnosis is easy, but neuroblastoma is especially heart-wrenching. This rare cancer develops from immature nerve cells and most often affects children under the age of 5. It’s aggressive and emotionally devastating for families. Amid the uncertainty, one thing is clear: progress is happening, and much of that is thanks to researchers like Dr. Jacqueline … [Read more...]
Breast Cancer Awareness: Check Yourself, Do More than Wear Pink
Each October, pink is everywhere; after all, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But behind the ribbons and awareness campaigns is a critical message: breast cancer is still one of the most common cancers among women, and early detection can save lives. Thanks to advancements in screening technology, treatment and education, the odds of surviving breast cancer continue to … [Read more...]
Second Act Retirement Is Just The Intermission
Retirement used to be the grand finale of a long career, trading in the 9-to-5 grind for shuffleboard and early bird specials. But a growing number of seniors are tossing out the old script and rewriting their life stories with an interesting post-retirement twist: their ‘second act.’ The reasons vary from financial need or missing social interaction to trying to stay at … [Read more...]
Feeding The Soul: Chefs Transforming The Senior Dining Scene
“This could be someone’s last meal. Make it the best one you’ve ever cooked.” That’s the daily mantra for chef Chris Meyer of Merrill Gardens in Mount Pleasant. For chefs like Meyer, Jacob Schor of Wellmore of Daniel Island and Steve Klatt of Franke at Seaside, preparing food for residents in senior living communities no longer consists of the bland casseroles and overcooked … [Read more...]
SpaceLove: Your Happy Place
Science has shown that a well-organized, thoughtfully decorated home benefits both physical and mental health. Embracing this idea, Renée Mancino founded SpaceLove, a company dedicated to transforming homes into personalized sanctuaries that reflect the unique needs and lifestyles of their owners. SpaceLove offers a range of services, from helping people declutter and style … [Read more...]