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.
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>>
Stephanie Johnson
You know, Intimate Celebrations didn’t start as a business. It started as a calling. Back in 2014, I was helping women with intimacy wellness, guiding them through confidence, self-connection, and rediscovery. By 2018, I realized the gap was bigger. Couples, especially busy entrepreneurs and professionals, were craving connection just as much as individuals were. Read more>>
K. Michelle Ware
I was raised in a safe and loving Christian home by two incredibly patient parents who taught me faith, humility, and the importance of extending grace to others. The values my Godly parents instilled in me became the foundation of who I am today. Those early lessons in compassion and strength helped carry me through both the blessings and the challenges that shaped my life. Read more>>
Melissa Williams
I grew up in Collinsville, Alabama, on a small family farm where hard work and perseverance were simply part of daily life. My family instilled in me the belief that education was the key to opportunity, even though no one before me had earned a four-year degree. Read more>>
Catherine Sanders
In 2023, we turned a long-held passion into a purpose-driven marketing firm built specifically for the small and mid-size businesses of Southeast Georgia. What began as a desire to support local charities and small business owners has evolved into a company rooted in service, stewardship, and true partnership. Read more>>
Nisha Giustino
Nisha Giustino is a distinguished Army veteran, human resources leader, nonprofit founder, and political advocate with a deep commitment to public service and community impact. After enlisting in the U.S. Army directly out of high school, Nisha served in two combat tours in Iraq and Kuwait and rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant. Read more>>
Brooke Novak
I started with Red Gate Farms in the fall of 2022 as a part-time horse trainer while I was in the midst of a major career transition. At the time, I simply wanted a job that kept me grounded and connected to something I loved while I figured out my next steps. Read more>>
Mohamed and Naima Danawi
Naima a Londoner, moved from London to settle in Savannah in 2005, leaving her career as a real estate/letting agent behind. Mo, originally from Lebanon, moved to Savannah in 1997 after living in Montreal for 7 years. We both call Savannah home. Our younger children go to school here and our older children are continuing their higher education in Houston. Read more>>
Eli Harris
I can obviously dive deeper into some of these stories but this should give you a good 30,000 ft view. I’m Eli Harris — a Beaufort-based Realtor with The Greco Group (brokered by eXp Realty), short-term rental owner, and founder of Bespoke Beaufort, a boutique property-management company focused on unique, design-forward homes in the Lowcountry. Read more>>
Deborah Boyd
My work history began in Dalton, Georgia in the floor covering and interior design industry. I developed an expertise, after many years, in reclaimed hardwood flooring and European Axminister and Wilton carpet. Pairing that with an obsession of the history and craftsmanship of antique furniture and both early and contemporary art, led me to opening an antique mall in early 2009. Read more>>
Steve Kleinhans
Came to visit Hilton Head at 21 years old in January 2002. Went home to Ohio with a phone book and sent about a dozen resumes to different places I thought I’d be able to cut hair. I was calling Hilton Head Island home by St Patty’s day weekend two months later. Read more>>
Valencia Williams
Hi, my name is Valencia, and I am a professional organizer. As a professional organizer, I take time to get to know my clients, listen to their wants, needs and help them to let go of not only possessions but anxiety, anger, tragedy, etc. Read more>>
Mandy Edwards
My name is Mandy Edwards, and I am ME Marketing Services. Alongside a remote team, we are the oldest digital marketing agency in Southeast Georgia. Anyone who knows me knows I really don’t like talking about myself. I’d rather find out more about you! Read more>>
David + Kaitlynn Thayer
Getting where we are today was definitely not a linear process. Dave’s background has always been landscaping. As a child, his Grandpa owned a landscape business. Dave worked his way up from laborer, to crew leader, account manager, operations manager, branch manager and finally to the owner of our own business. Read more>>
Sarah Johnson
I grew up in the small town of Alma, Georgia, and I’ve always been a creative, crafty person. For nearly ten years, I spent a lot of my free time in the dance studio, and looking back, dance had a bigger impact on me than I realized at the time. It taught me discipline, drive, and confidence—lessons that have shaped who I am today. Read more>>
Dan Kaminsky
As an extension of a collecting hobby I founded Savannah Galleries in 1968, making it the longest running antiques shop in Savannah, I am a native Savannahian living here all of my life except for a brief time in college when I attended Harvard University, George Washington University Law School and graduating from Emory University. Read more>>
Keisha Ford
My background is in human resources, but my passion has always been rooted in helping young people prepare for their next chapter in life. Over the years, I found myself naturally guiding teens and college-bound students—whether it was showing them how to interview for their first job, explaining workplace expectations, or simply helping them believe in what they’re capable of. Read more>>
LaDonna Kleinhans
I launched The Whitening Atelier in January 2025. One of the most special parts of my journey is that my suite is located right next door to my husband’s barbershop. As a new business owner, having him beside me every day—encouraging me, motivating me, and teaching me the business side of things—has been one of the most valuable parts of this experience. Read more>>
Dawn Rodriguez
The Living Vine Maternity Home began in 1996 in response to a growing need—providing safe, stable housing and holistic support for pregnant women in crisis. At the time, we were the only licensed maternity home in the state of Georgia, and to this day, we remain a unique and vital resource. From the beginning, our heart has been to offer more than shelter. Read more>>
Dawn Rodriguez
The Living Vine Maternity Home began in 1996 in response to a growing need—providing safe, stable housing and holistic support for pregnant women in crisis. At the time, we were the only licensed maternity home in the state of Georgia, and to this day, we remain a unique and vital resource. From the beginning, our heart has been to offer more than shelter. Read more>>
Patrick Hanlon
I was born and raised outside Chicago, but once I could leave, I did. I have always been interested in national security, so at 18 I moved to DC for college. I studied International Relations at American University and enlisted in the Army National Guard in my senior year. Read more>>
Kali Perkins
In October 2016, my life changed in a way I never expected. I was in a serious ATV accident that left me with multiple injuries. Read more>>
William Bowden
I was born and raised right here in, Georgia, and this community has shaped who I am. My dad was a builder, so from a young age I was around homes, construction sites, and the idea that hard work is something you do with your hands, your mind, and your heart. Read more>>
Mary Sue DeLoach Smith
In 2015 I began to restore the authentic “mule barn” built in 1914 by my Granddaddy. The Barn at Olde Homeplace was used for animals’ shelter when mules did the work on farms (before tractors.) The tin roof was in bad shape and that was the first step in preserving the structure. Read more>>
Mysty Robbins
I’ve been in the beauty industry for nearly a decade, and my journey began in the world of makeup, working on set productions, musical theatre, weddings, and portrait sessions. Those early experiences helped me fall in love with the way beauty can transform not just someone’s look, but their confidence and energy. Read more>>
Gracie Gecy
I was born and raised in the Lowcountry of South Carolina, and I’ve always had a deep appreciation for the sense of community and connection that defines this area. Growing up here, I saw firsthand how important homeownership is — not just as a financial milestone, but as part of building strong, lasting roots. That perspective naturally drew me toward the mortgage and lending industry. Read more>>
