10 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT ARTIST JULIE WHEELER (Art by Julie Wheeler) Finalists: Rebecca Meixner, Betsy Douglass, Heidi Oates AUTHOR LORNA HOLLIFIELD Finalists: Stacy Willingham, Christina Capri, Mary Alice Monroe MUSICIAN OR SINGER IRENE ROSE YEREB Finalists: Lauren Hall NON-PROFIT VOLUNTEER/ PHILANTHROPIST JOANNA PELLETIER (Pachamama Preserve) Finalists: Elaine DeaKyne, Alissa Lietzow, Katie Blomquist, Kerianne Krause, Sara Abarno Skinner PHOTOGRAPHER STEPHANIE SELBY (Stephanie Selby Photography) Finalists: Margaret Wright, Kate Dye FOOD + BEVERAGE CAKE DESIGNER/PASTRY CHEF NIKI DUB (Mabel Mae’s Bakery) Finalists: Louise Chauncey, Ashley Brown, Courtney Colangelo CATERER JENNY FORD (Curated by Jenny Ford) Finalists: Candice Hudnall, Anja Stief CHEF MADI WIST (Salt & Savor) Finalist: Jill Mathias MIXOLOGIST /BARTENDER MEGAN DESCHAINE Finalists: Koky Lopez, Morgan Coyne RESTAURANTEUR KAREN RAJU (SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar) Finalists: Bethany Heinze, Amy Pellegrini BUSINESS ARCHITECT LESLIE NORTON (Norton Design Studios) Finalists: Heather A. Wilson, Anita King BUSINESS COACH MELISSA BARKER (Women Entrepreneurs Inc.) Finalists: Angel P. Holmes, Roberta Moore, Stacey Bailey Consulting CPA/ACCOUNTANT HRUSHIDA KAMTHE (Meadows Accounting & Tax Services) Finalists: Julia Vasquez, Amber Carper, Erica Olivier KIM RUSSO SHINING DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONAL Kim built her business, On Brand Designs, from a desire to create work that truly felt like her. After helping grow another company, she knew she wanted to do things differently. Now, she blends strategy with real care for her clients, helping women build brands that feel aligned. What lights her up most is that moment when it all clicks—and her clients finally see themselves clearly. To learn more, visit onbranddesigns.com. STEPHANIE SELBY SHINING PHOTOGRAPHER Stephanie is driven by helping women see just how powerful and beautiful they are. Her work mixes creativity, emotion, and a lot of problem-solving behind the camera. The part she loves most is the moment a client really sees herself for who she is. Stephanie feels most herself when she’s creating and connecting. She believes every woman deserves to shine and she loves helping them get there. To learn more, visit stephanieselbyphotography.com. ALYSSA FRANCO SHINING DIGITAL MARKETING PROFESSIONAL FINALIST Alyssa built her business, The Digital Touch, from a love of helping others bring their ideas to life. She blends strategy with creativity, pouring heart into every detail behind the scenes. What lights her up most is watching clients rediscover confidence in their brand. Her work is all about fresh starts and telling your story boldly. To learn more, visit thedigitaltouchchs.com.
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