The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Alister King
I’ve been working with hair since I was 15, but my path into film styling began while I was background on a movie production in Savannah. Seeing the behind-the-scenes magic up close fascinated me, and I knew I wanted to be part of it. Read more>>
Nina Prince
Growing up in New York and attending high school in Flushing, Queens, I would always pass nail schools and nail supply stores. I couldn’t afford to get my nails done, but I was curious about doing them myself. Using nail tips, glue, and polish, I created my own sets. Read more>>
Burchard Blackburn
My story is a mix of technology, creativity, and a lot of rebuilding. I earned my MBA from Georgia Southern University with a concentration in Information Systems, and that foundation shaped how I approach both problem-solving and design. I’ve worked in IT, logistics, and operations for years, and I’ve always had a skill for simplifying complex processes. Read more>>
Laura Longer
After successfully breastfeeding my three children, I felt a strong desire to educate and empower other women to meet their own feeding goals. This was before the internet, so I immersed myself in every lactation book I could find. Read more>>
Robert Alexander
I have always loved the outdoors, and connecting people with the outdoors has always been important to me. As a teen I wanted to be a fishing guide but I was encouraged to pursue a more traditional route. I went to college for business management and commissioned in the Marine Corps upon graduation. Read more>>
Robyn Baker
I didn’t set out to build a wellness brand or open a metaphysical boutique, it all began with my own curiosity and desire for a healthier, more intentional life. Over the past 6 years,I found myself drawn to a cleaner way of living, holistic healing, energy work and the deeper layers of personal transformation. Read more>>
Brittany Davis
I have been interested in esthetics before I even knew the correct terminology for the practice. When I was 16, I went to a cosmetology program in high school. However, hair was never quite my passion. I moved and couldn’t finish that program. After high-school, I decided I wanted to try cosmetology again. Once more, it wasn’t hair that brought me joy, it was skin. Read more>>
Megan Cash
I graduated from SCAD with a degree in Production Design and a concentration in Costume Design. During that time, I launched my brand, Lord and Lady, where I create ties, bow ties, bags, and jewelry. Read more>>
Beth Schoon
How I found my calling : The journey behind Integrative Pain Relief. From the outside, it might look as though Integrative Pain relief is an acupuncture clinic on Hilton Head Island, but my journey here goes much deeper to my own healing journey, decades of clinical experience, and an unwavering belief that the body has an extraordinary ability to recover when given the right support. Read more>>
Jessica Roy
My story starts in Texas and ends who knows. I have always been atletic and loved all types of movement. I played volleyball, soccer, swam, danced, and did color guard in band. I eventually ended up in Cincinnati, Ohio. That’s where I met my husband and started my family there. That’s where my Pure Barre journey started in 2010. Read more>>
Elise Miller
Having grown up in an artist family as well as competing athletically from a young age, I have long followed two passions … art and fitness. In October of 2020, I realized a dream by opening The Studio in downtown Darien where I offer a variety of fitness classes. Read more>>
Frank Chiasera
My Culinary Career began at age 16 when I walked down the street from my parents house to the Italian resturant on the corner. I continued to work in varius kitchens and decided to go to The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park NY. After graduating I worked in some very busy and high end restaurants before starting a career in private member clubs. Read more>>
Fiona Hagerty
Four years ago, while navigating my own wellness journey, I met Candice Bruder, the Founder of Pure Sweat Sauna Studios. From the moment we connected, there was an undeniable alignment — a shared belief that true health begins from within, and that our bodies have an innate ability to thrive when supported with natural healing modalities and organic nourishment. Read more>>
Jacquelyn Lawless
I went to aesthetic school to learn so I could be a proactive leader for our team. And to open a dental spa in addition. To my husband‘s dental practice. It didn’t take for the area so we rebranded as a medical spa Read more>>
