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When Change Isn’t Chosen: How Women Can Redefine Success Through Peace
By Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino We tend to think of change as something we choose. A new role, a bold goal, a reinvention we decide is time. Chosen change feels empowering. It allows us to plan, prepare, and step forward with confidence.…
The Uncertainty of Becoming a Young Girl’s Role Model
By Dana Hall A little girl, a month from turning four, begins to settle into her personality and find her voice. She pounces around, talks a mile a minute, and always with “I have an idea!”. The most significant part…
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…
Celebrate the Win, Not Just the Work
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | March 2026 A funny thing happens when women succeed. A promotion lands, a business hits a milestone, a goal becomes real, and then the next thought shows up fast. “Okay,…
March 2026 Book Review: Blood Rivalry
Book by: Paul AttawayReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books Blood Rivalry is more than just a mystery crime thriller. It’s a legal drama with the balance of a Southern landscape rooted in a deep appreciation for…
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…
7 Ways to Reset Your Well-Being After the Holiday Screen Binge
By Beth Rush Some years, the holidays recharge you. Other years, you come out of them with a smartphone hangover. I knew I had exceeded my screen-time record when my eyes felt gritty before New Year’s even winked at me.…
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…
Host a Galentine’s Night In: Because the Best Dates are with your Best Friends
Skip the crowded restaurants and celebrate friendship the cozy way this Valentine’s Day. Hosting a low-key girls’ night creates space for laughter, meaningful conversations, and memories that last longer than roses. Set The Scene Create a space that feels fun…
Love at First Bite
By Michelle Blanchard Ardillo “My mom says she knows you, but I told her you aren’t that Michelle Blanchard.” Yes, he knew three Michelle Blanchards. And thus began this story about fate or destiny or karma or, at the very…
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…
Hearts & High Heels: Why Strong Women Need Strong Hearts
Thrive with Dr. Torri: Tips for a Healthier You | February 2026 February is known for celebrating love. Flowers, reservations, thoughtful gestures. All of it has its place. But there is another kind of love that rarely gets the spotlight,…
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,…
New Beginnings That Start With Packing Up And Moving Forward
There is something deeply symbolic about putting your life into boxes. It forces you to confront what you keep, what you discard, and what you’ve outgrown. That’s why so many stories of transformation begin with a move. Not the dramatic…
February 2026 Book Review: We Were Never Friends
Book by: Kaira RoudaReview by: Dr. Wendy Hooper-Meletes, Ed.D., owner of Litchfield Books “To have a loving relationship with a sister is not simply to have a buddy or a confidante — it is to have a soulmate for life.”…
Maybe I Should Settle For Less: The Cost of Refusing to Accept the Bare Minimum Love
By Juliet Obaniyi Some days, I wish I were okay with the barest minimum of love. I wish I hadn’t thought I was worthy of authentic love and had just let myself be happy with backhanded compliments. I wish I…
12 Ways to Build Healthy Routines
By Tammy Darling There’s nothing like a New Year to bring to light unhealthy routines, and yet, it’s the perfect time to start fresh! What lies ahead are twelve ways we can build healthy routines this year. Twelve ways for…
The Art of Starting Over at Forty-Five
By Leslie Williams They say life begins at forty, but nobody warned me it would begin with a divorce, an empty nest, and a career that felt like wearing someone else’s shoes. At forty-five, I found myself staring at a…
Jump-Starting Your Year With Intentional Lifestyle Shifts
A new year brings a clean slate and fresh energy. You may want better habits, calmer days, or more focus. Real change often starts with intentional lifestyle shifts and starting over for a dream life you want to live. These…