Charleston Women-Winter 2020

www.CharlestonWomen.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.CharlestonBrides.com CW charleston women Despite being proud of her accomplishments, the quest for a fulfilling life work resulted in a move back to her roots. “I wanted to come home to Charleston,” Farkouh said. “I wanted to raise my kids here and be near my family and parents.” Upon returning, she turned to volunteering again, as an opportunity to explore new and interesting vocations. Where she ended up next was a surprise to everyone. It started when Farkouh was “tagged” in an event on Facebook for goat yoga, and, noticing the event was sold out, she contacted the owner, — now business partner — Danny Sillivant, to request the opportunity to volunteer. The business partnership was a no-brainer — Sillivant taught Farkouh everything he knew about goats, and she helped Sillivant make cheese and grow events at the farm. “It was so much fun. We would spend hours in the kitchen, perfecting the products, until one day, Danny and I decided to join forces and create The Goatery. I am always so grateful that Danny shared his dream with me. It was true magic,” she said. The Goatery has grown immensely since that first day and is a popular destination for many Lowcountry residents. The farm produces cheese, milk and bath products, plus hosts tours, yoga and various other sponsored events. The Goatery also offers “farm school,” a volunteer program for kids interested in farm life and their families. Developing The Goatery fulfilled Farkouh’s personal dream — a dream she never even knew she wanted. “It feeds my soul. There is never a day I leave and say to myself, ‘I quit’ or ‘I can’t.’ I feel successful, not necessarily in financial terms, but spiritually,” she mused. Her advice for someone missing fulfillment in their career is to never give up. “Sometimes it takes 20-plus years to get to where you need to be. You just know when it is right. You can’t stop thinking about it, and sometimes it feels like every battle in the past has brought you to this exact moment.” JESSICA WOOLSEY Charleston native Jessica Woolsey, owner of Jessica Woolsey Coaching, spent many of her younger years in what she referred to as a “toxic relationship” that left her unsure of who she was or what she wanted out of life. In an effort to start over, Woolsey filed for bankruptcy, moved in with her parents and began going to church regularly to grow her faith. “Because of my amazing family and their support, I made it through,” she said. “I fell in love with myself again, and that’s CHARLESTON'S LARGEST SELECTION FOR EVERYTHING TENNIS! Northcutt Plaza 976 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Suite M., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 www.holycitytennisshop.com | 843.284.8977 M-Th 10am-6pm Fri 10am-5pm Sat 9am-3pm Sunday Closed Curbside drop-off for racket stringing available! Stay healthy and be safe everyone! 15% off any single item For Healthcare Workers! Let us show you how our service sets us apart. Jenny McKenzie Agency Owner 843-408-4554 jenny.mckenzie@brightway.com BrightwayMcKenzie.com Our top priority is customer service - it's what sets us apart from the rest. Our clients trust us with their biggest investments and we owe them nothing but the best service, protection and price. The Insurance Agency Reinvented Around You.