8 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN CONTRIBUTORS Brooke Watson is a recent College of Charleston graduate born and raised in Mount Pleasant, where she studied creative writing and classics. When not writing, she collects an assortment of hobbies like watchmaking and resin crafting to fuel her creative spark. L.C. Leach, III is a longtime South Carolinian with more than 20 years of experience writing for universities, magazines, newspapers and nonprofits. Since 2015, his work has appeared in Greenville Business, Mount Pleasant Magazine, Island Vibes, HealthLinks and Charleston Women. His specialty is getting to “the story behind the story” and bringing out the people who drive Lowcountry business, products, services, concepts and area sports teams. Emily Etheridge is a teacher, writer and author of “She Tames The Sea” and “She Tames The Kings.” Finding interesting stories to share with the world is part of her life’s work, and writing is her favorite way to do so. Jen El-Haddad is the owner and lead photographer behind Jennifer Mary Photography, specializing in heartfelt wedding and brand photography that celebrates love, connection and storytelling. Based between Charleston and Baltimore, Jen creates timeless imagery with a vibrant, inclusive approach that reflects the beauty of real people and real moments. Katie Finch is an Alabama native (War Eagle, anyone?) and a serial entrepreneur. Opening her first brick and mortar at 20, Finch is passionate about supporting local small businesses and women-owned businesses with both Discovery Map of Mount Pleasant and Palmetto Women’s Collective. Leah Moore is a freelance writer and nonprofit professional based in Dorchester County. She has been honored to work for organizations including the Charleston Library Society, Charleston Literary Festival, Turn90 and Trident United Way. With a fondness for supporting children and animals, she loves serving her community in diverse and meaningful ways. Mary Coy is a fifth-generation Charlestonian and expert on Charleston history. She has written for Mount Pleasant Magazine for more than a decade and is a regular contributor to Charleston Women. Mary can be found giving tours of the Holy City in her free time. Sarah Rose has a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Having traveled and lived around the world, she brings a global perspective to her passions for independent research, freelance writing and editing. Her decades-long career in interior design also adds to her creative process. When she’s not working on a project, you’ll find her reading a book or spending time with her husband, daughter and puppy.
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