54 www.Char l e s tonWomenPodcas t . com | www.ReadCW. com | www. Ins t ag ram. com /Char l e s tonWomen Erin Kienzle. Julianne “JuJu” Taylor. Kim Powell. Carrie Morey. Jennifer Snowden. Rose-Marie Swift. Katie Walters. Reading these names, it is likely that you instantly recognize them. Even if you haven’t met one of these women, you’ve heard of something in which they’ve been involved. You might see their faces together in an Instagram post and wish you could have been there to shake their hands or grab a selfie. It’s because they are leaders in our community. They are using their platforms to make a difference right here in Charleston, and there’s a reason their names ring a bell. It isn’t because of Juju’s fabulous head pieces or Erin’s sleek on-air outfits. It isn’t Kim’s classic haircut that she pulls off with such poise. It could be some of those things too, but more importantly, it’s because of the charity work and philanthropic initiatives they spearhead throughout our Lowcountry communities. Recently, I had the privilege of attending an event hosted by JuJu, which set out to benefit My Sister’s House, a local nonprofit which serves victims of domestic violence. What happened when a group of influential Lowcountry women gathered on a random Tuesday to mix, mingle and raise money for My Sister’s House was nothing short of spectacular. The laughter was contagious. The connections and introductions were endless. The women-supporting-women vibe was pulsing. Most importantly, the donation bins were overflowing. The event boasted noteworthy Charleston women of influence such as Powell of Woodhouse Spas, Morey of Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit, Kienzle of Lowcountry Live (and our very own Charleston Women Podcast), Swift of RMS Beauty, Snowden of James Ascher, Walters of Francis + Benedict and countless other successful, trailblazing ladies from the greater Charleston area. Each woman had a story and a heart for our community. Though it might appear like a “who’s-who” event, it was more about who was ultimately benefiting. The charity itself garnered a ton of support. Furthermore, women networked and connected, inspiring more philanthropy, future plans and important collaborations. Women spoke about the challenging roads they took to There’s a reason their names ring a bell Join the journey of philanthropy BY KATIE F INCH Charleston Women in Philanthropy Jul ianne Taylor and Andrea Serrano cheers to good causes , good t imes and good women. Photos prov ided by Jul i anne Tay l or.
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