7 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen Summer 2025 • Vol. 12, Issue 2 ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER STACEY MCLOUGHLIN STACEY@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM MANAGING EDITOR ZACH GIROUX EDITOR@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM ART DIRECTOR DANA COLEMAN COPY EDITOR COLIN MCCANDLESS PRODUCTION MANAGER BETHANY LONG AD DESIGNERS BETHANY LONG KIM HALL WRITERS MARY COY • EMILY ETHERIDGE KATIE FINCH • MAURICE FRAZIER • CARI LAWSON EMILY MOODY • LEAH MOORE • SARAH ROSE BROOKE WATSON PHOTOGRAPHER MARK STAFF SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER ALYSSA FRANCO THEDIGITALTOUCHCHS.COM INDEPENDENT MEDIA CONSULTANTS SARAH ROSE SARAH@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM COLLEEN KASSNER COLLEEN@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM SHERI ROSE SHERI@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM SALES ASSISTANT KATE WILLIS KATE@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM DIGITAL MANAGER ALLYAH HARRAR ALLYAH@CHARLESTONWOMEN.COM ADMINISTRATION & BOOKKEEPING GINGER SOTTILE DISTRIBUTION U.S. POST OFFICE • SOUTH CAROLINA WELCOME CENTERS HARRIS TEETER • FOOD LION • CVS Charleston Women Magazine is published locally by a team of independent contractors. Charleston Women Magazine is published four times per year by Media Services, Inc. 1013 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Copyright © Media Services 2025. All rights reserved. Reproduction electronically or in print format without the expressed written consent of the publisher is strictly prohibited and a violation of U.S. copyright laws. Inquiries to: Charleston Women Magazine P.O. Box 22617, Charleston, SC 29413 917-208-5633 Summertime in Charleston is the perfect time to set sail and dive into the vibrant stories within the Charleston Women’s Entrepreneur Edition. This issue is all about celebrating the bold, fearless and beautiful women leading the way in our community. From local women-owned businesses to powerhouse women in government and restaurants, these boss ladies are in full command of their own destinies. Bon voyage! Charleston’s entrepreneurial scene is full of dynamic women who are juggling the demands of being successful business owners while excelling in their personal lives. These women exude confidence, creativity and resilience, proving that it’s possible to not only balance career and family life but make both thrive with the right support. Essential qualities of a Charleston woman entrepreneur include: Innovative Leadership: These women are at the helm, driving their business visions with purpose and passion. As the leaders, they shape strategy, culture and the direction of their companies. Community Building: They place a strong focus on creating businesses that have a positive social impact, often focusing on underrepresented groups. Community engagement, work-life balance and employee well-being are core to their business models. Networking & Support: Whether through mentorship, guidance or collaboration at events and forums, these women lift each other up, creating an empowering network that fosters solidarity and success. Wearing Multiple Hats: From running businesses to caring for families and engaging in the community, these women know how to balance. The ability to be flexible and adaptable is key. In essence, being a woman entrepreneur means running a business with the same care and compassion that goes into running a family. These women are redefining the meaning of having it all, showing that success in both business and home life isn’t just possible, it’s incredibly fulfilling. Sincerely, Your team at Charleston Women From the Team Colin McCandless Stacey McLoughlin Colleen Kassner Sarah Rose Dana Coleman Allyah Harrar Zach Giroux Bethany Long Sheri Rose
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