Busy, successful families function in all sorts of creative and dynamic ways. There will never be a one-size-fits-all solution for the American family. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2021, “among married-couple families, both spouses were employed in 46.8% of the families.” As it becomes more and more common to raise families in which both parents have a career, … [Read more...]
Woodhouse Spa’s Kimberly “Kimmy” Powell Spills the Tea on Passion, Purpose and Perseverance
Local entrepreneur, wellness and hospitality connoisseur, compassionate mentor and now author Kimmy K. Powell has sat down with Mount Pleasant Magazine’s Katie Finch to spill the tea on all of her endeavors. Finch: Congratulations are in order for a few things. But first things first, tell us about the launch of your first book. Powell: The book is called “The Passion & … [Read more...]
Power (Up) Lifting with Carl Ritchie
Charleston native Carl Ritchie has always lived a life of service. From the military to law enforcement to Mount Pleasant Town Council, everywhere he goes he tries to leave things better than he found them. Presently his focus is on the South Carolina Special Olympics Powerlifting team, where he’s using physical fitness and strength training to empower young athletes to succeed … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Walked Beside Us: My Family’s Journey Through Traumatic Brain Injury
My heart softened, and my eyes filled with tears as I read the note that was mailed to me showing support for my family and son Anthony. Anthony had recently experienced a traumatic brain injury, or TBI, while riding his bicycle in San Francisco. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Anthony’s hometown immediately embraced and supported him, and continue to do so throughout his … [Read more...]
Autism and Man’s Best Friend: Our world is Coming Up Daisies
Autism. The word may invoke some preconceived notions and conjure up movie scenes ..from Tom Cruise’s “Rain Main.” But as ..a mother of a young adult on the spectrum, I’ll be the first to tell you, just like neurotypical kids are all different, so are neurodivergent ones. Sometimes my son Luke (19) — a brilliant classical guitarist, musician and techie — just like all of us, … [Read more...]
Michael’s Barkery: Offering Opportunities for Special Needs Employment
Michael’s Barkery has long made inclusivity part of its business model. What started as a senior project to honor Michael Patrohay’s dog Sunshine led his parents Karen and Scott Patrohay to establish Michael’s Barkery Pet Spa and Boutique in 2019. Their mission, in addition to providing outstanding grooming, top-quality pet products and nutrient-rich treats for dogs, is to … [Read more...]
The Start of the Mount Pleasant Boom: Bayview Acres
Bayview Acres. The name itself is charming, and it was meant to be. In the early 20th century, Bayview Acres was created to lure city folks to the burgeoning suburban community of Mount Pleasant, an early piece of the puzzle that would grow into the modern metropolis we know and love today. In 1937, the town of Mount Pleasant launched a campaign to draw downtown Charleston … [Read more...]
Brad Dunnells, owner of Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant Music School
Brad Dunnells, owner of the Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant Music School chats with host Brian Cleary about learning music at Bach to Rock Mount Pleasant. Brand answers questions like what age are your music students, can I learn vocals (singing), do I need to own an instrument to start, do I know how to read music, are all students run through the same program, can I get … [Read more...]
A Blast from Our Past: Mount Pleasant Families Recite Memories of Growing Up in Town
Many families are drawn to Mount Pleasant because of its great schools, variety of sports activities, the wonderful neighborhoods, its lovely parks — the list goes on and on. But some families have known the charm of Mount Pleasant for generations, long before it grew into a bustling suburb approaching 100,000 residents. Anne DuPre Royall’s family is one. Her branch of … [Read more...]
The Mom Boss Revolution: How Motherhood is Fueling Entrepreneurship
If you grew up in the late 80’s or early 90’s, chances are you saw movies like “9 to 5”, “Working Girl”, or maybe even “Baby Boom.” These movies, along with the growing need of two incomes per household, inspired a generation of women to enter the workforce and take control of their financial future. Fast forward almost 40 years, and several hairstyles and renditions of … [Read more...]