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Warrior Pose: In Celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Michelle Apple Shares Her Purpose and Passion
by Ashley Daniels She is a true warrior – and a survivor who leads a team of more warriors by way of her Apple Breast Cancer (ABC) Warrior Foundation. Michelle Apple was first diagnosed in September 2018 with metastatic stage…
A Q&A with Amberly Green: Travel Advisor, Franchise Owner
What are the biggest benefits of working with a travel planner instead of booking everything yourself? You will have an advocate in your corner the whole time from planning, booking and even after the trip. I can help you save…
The Fabric of Life: Tara Grinna shares her plans for the future and an exclusive discovery from her past
by Ashley Daniels If your business has survived nearly 40 years of hurricanes, recessions, and a world pandemic here in Myrtle Beach, you know you’re doing something right. And not only has Tara Grinna survived, but they are thriving. The…
Shop and Serve: Scout & Molly’s Boutique owner Sonya Martin shares how she combines her love for community service and fashion
by Ashley Daniels Community involvement and her love for people have always been at the core of Sonya Martin’s personal and professional life. The Myrtle Beach native worked in the human services and criminal justice fields for more than 18…
Protect Your Glow – Skin Cancer is Real: A Q&A with Robert S. Purvis, MD, of Purvis Dermatology
Glowing skin is always in—but healthy skin is everything. This May, in honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month and our Mother’s Day + Fashion Issue, we’re reminding you that protecting your skin is the ultimate beauty move. We sat down…
A Q&A with Sandy Copeland of Physicians Weight Loss
What is your mission and vision for your clients and your community?My wish and dream is to make my clients healthy and confident again. Loving and caring for my clients is so very important to me. I opened this business…
Curated, Created: An Inside Look into Curated Pawleys and Susan Teachey, Interior Designer and Owner
by Ashley Daniels When it comes to curating items, content, or collections, curating in the design world means carefully selecting, organizing, and presenting anything and everything in a space. And that’s exactly the foundation of interior designer Susan Teachey and her…
A Q&A with Stacey Lyon & Jenny King of HypeGirl
HypeGirl has such a powerful mission. Can you take us back to the beginning…What inspired you to start HypeGirl and what gap did you see for women that needed to be filled? HypeGirl was born from a simple but powerful…
Home Glow Up with John S. Gore of B Graham Interiors
Have you often times heard the expression “she is well put together” or “he is well coordinated”? Most of us have heard it many times. Did you know that this expression can also apply to your home? Is it coordinated,…
Forward Motion: Black Dog Running Company co-owner Kelly Burton shares how she and her team help the Myrtle Beach community put one foot in front of the other
By Ashley Daniels The rhythm of the footsteps in Kelly Burton’s life journey follows the old saying that, “Life isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.” The co-owner of Black Dog Running Company moved to Myrtle Beach from Chicago over a…
A Q&A with Larissa Kostal of Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet
What makes Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet stand out among assisted living and memory care communities along the South Carolina Coast?What sets Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet apart is that our residents truly are the heart of every decision. I’ve…
Getting Technical: Spotlight on Dr. Frank Benz of Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology
By Ashley Daniels Just as complex as the human nervous system, so was the multi-directional course that landed Dr. Frank Benz, MD, where he is today as a neurologist at Carolina Rheumatology and Neurology in Myrtle Beach. After graduating with…
Second Chance Wedding: Claire and Matt Murrin
What did this second chance at love teach you that your first marriage didn’t? It showed me the difference between being in a relationship and being truly partnered. I’ve learned what trust feels like, how powerful healthy communication can be,…
A Q&A with Dr. Fowler of Grabeman Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry
1. What first inspired you to pursue a career in dentistry, and how did that passion take shape over the years? The first thought I had about dentistry was as a college student at Clemson University. At the time, I…
Furry February Fundraiser: The Home Builders Association partners with the Grand Strand Humane Society to raise much-needed funds for the local shelter
By Ashley Daniels The Horry Georgetown Home Builders Association is partnering up with the Grand Strand Humane Society (GSHS) at the 46th annual Home Show for a Pet Project event that raises vital funds for this beloved local animal shelter.…
New Year’s Resolutions, New Beginnings, and Fresh Starts Can Be Very Time Consuming
by George Walter Photography – My New Beginning – actually began last January, not because I planned it, but because life’s journey makes many unforeseen twists and turns. Looking back, the journey began decades ago in a photography class at…
Get on Board with Lowcountry Bites: The Parrillas have found an artistic niche through their successful business
By Ashley Daniels Tatina “Tati” Parrilla is an accountant by trade and the owner of Lowcountry Bites, which fuels her artistic passion. The creative charcuterie board outlet was first sparked during the COVID pandemic, when many new ideas took shape.…
Give Back this Holiday Season: 12 Local Charities and Organizations That Need Our Help
1. Associated Charities of Myrtle Beach. A long-standing volunteer-operated charity serving the homeless and impoverished in the Grand Strand.How to help: Drop off clean clothing, shoes, linens, and towels at their donation bin, or organize a holiday drive to gather…
A Q&A with Drs. Dr. Torri and Michael Gambacorta About Their New Book: Beyond the Prescription
What inspired you to write Beyond the Prescription, and why did you feel now was the right time to release it? Dr. Mike: I have treated thousands of patients with pain who were told their only option was medication, injections,…
Beach Babe Life: How Malinda Howell is soaking up retired life at the beach
By: Ashley Daniels Malinda Howell traded in her heels for flip-flops when she moved to Myrtle Beach three years ago. Originally from Ocean City, Maryland, Howell then lived in Augusta, Georgia, for 23 years and worked in sales in the…