54 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com /CharlestonWomen An ancient African proverb says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” This wisdom is embraced by impactful Charleston women in business who support each other at all levels. And as success leaves clues, the adage must be true. Ashley Brooke Perryman, ABP Makeup, Oscar and Cornelius During her 20 years of traveling the country working as a celebrity makeup artist and hair stylist to actors, musicians and politicians, Ashley Brooke Perryman also had the privilege of mentoring countless talented young women, many of whom have gone on to achieve their dreams of working on film sets and the runways of Charleston, New York and Paris Fashion Weeks. From her experience, Perryman has learned that to inspire is inspiring, and that’s why she loves collaborating with other women in her industry. Her favorite experience this year has been working with a nonprofit called the Original Six Foundation. Founded by former UN Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the afterschool program helps break barriers and eliminate limitations for vulnerable students from rural and underserved communities. Perryman’s involvement with the foundation gave an up-and-coming makeup artistry student from the program the opportunity to join her backstage so the student could discover the possibilities available to her in her future career. Because of Perryman’s passion for supporting other women in business, she has also opened a shop called Oscar & Cornelius in McClellanville. Inspired by her aunt, Kim Smith, and her cousin, Taylor Hood, Perryman’s shop features the work of more than thirty local artisans, ninety percent of whom are women. Their array of treasures includes aprons, quilts, pottery, oyster art, paintings, seasonal decor, eclectic finds and so much more. Although Perryman jokes that the vibe at Oscar & Cornelius is as if her two favorite shows, “Schitt’s Creek” and “Gilmore Girls,” had a baby, it’s easy to hear the love in her voice. She said the inspiration behind Oscar & Cornelius is truly the community and the relationships she has formed with local artisans, as well as her clientele. To learn more about hair and makeup with Perryman, email her at abpmakeup@gmail.com. To check out Oscar & Cornelius, stop by the shop at 824 Pinckney Street in McClellanville, or visit OscarandCornelius.com. Laura Kappus, Urban Renewal Design As a stylist with twenty-seven years’ experience in the fashion industry, Laura Kappus has learned style doesn’t have to be expensive to be luxurious, unique or beautiful. That’s why her business, Urban Renewal Design, sustainably sources small, emerging brands created mostly by and for women from around the world. Her curated collection includes eclectic yet timeless clothing and jewelry from Italy, France, Turkey, India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, South America and Los Angeles. Kappus showcases her finds at pop-up shops around Charleston in unexpected locations such as Maker’s Post, GDC, Celadon, Firefly Distillery and the Jasper. A Circle With No End Women Supporting Women in Business BY SARAH ROSE Charleston Women in Business Ashley Brooke Perryman and her fashion week team. Style at Urban Renewal.
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