Charleston Women Winter 2025

42 WWW.CHARLESTONWOMENPODCAST.COM | WWW.READCW.COM | WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/CHARLESTONWOMEN THE WOMEN OF THE DAMES BY SARAH ROSE ELLEN FRAZIER President of The Dames’ local division and founder of the Frazier Lending Group, Ellen Frazier leads the award-winning women-owned brokerage based in Charleston. While the group delivers creative lending solutions for real estate investors and seasoned and first-time homebuyers, every mortgage they close helps fund safe sober spaces for women to heal and thrive. FRAZIERLENDINGGROUP.COM ALEX DURANT Renowned for her “concierge service” and an uncanny attention to detail, Alex Durant founded Durant Consulting in 2005 and recently expanded the company’s offerings to include one-on-one sponsorship consulting, including “Event Sponsorship Proposal Revamps,” giving individuals and businesses the chance to tap into her invaluable insider expertise. DURANTCONSULTING.COM ASHLEY JACKSON Monaco Glow airbrush tanning, beauty and aesthetics, proudly recognized as the region’s only mobile spray tanning salon of its kind, is located in BUSINESS Designed exclusively for women who run six-, seven- and eight-figure businesses or hold top leadership positions, The Dames is a global community of women leaders who are redefining success and connection. Its Charleston chapter is committed to lifting members up as they navigate the complexities of business and life. Meet their movers and shakers. both West Ashley and Mount Pleasant. For radiant, confidence-boosting beauty, contact owner and expert Ashley Jackson. MONACOMOBILESPRAYTANNING.COM BRANA WILLIAMS is the founder of The Radiant Plume, where bold style meets unstoppable confidence. Her company helps women break free from the polishedbut-trapped “Velvet Prison” and show up with a presence that captivates in just seven seconds. Through keynotes and luxe workshops, she empowers women to edit their power and sparkle unapologetically. @RADIANTPLUME ON FACEBOOK. CHRISTINE CONTI, M.A., the licensed professional counselor for the Phoenix Counseling and Wellness Center, is passionate about elevating mental health and emotional well-being in Charleston. As a beacon of hope and support for individuals seeking comprehensive mental health care, the center is a multifaceted facility that promotes emotional well-being through evidencebased practices tailored to meet the diverse needs of the Charleston community. COUNSELINGBYPHOENIX.COM PHOTO BY MARK STAFF. (PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) WENDY GANT, KIM RUSSO, ELLEN FRAZIER, ROBERTA MOORE, SAMANTHA IRISH, ASHLEY JACKSON, CHRISTINE CONTI, MOLLIE BEAN, JENNIFER FRYE, MARIEL FRYE, ALEX DURANT AND STEPHANIE SELBY

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