April 2016: Women at Work Directory

PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S BUSINESS DIRECTORY

W O M E N AT

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VETERINARIANS Dr. Anne Briley

Dr. Karen Spencer

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF MT. PLEASANT

ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER OF MT. PLEASANT

I was that irritating child who told anyone and everyone that she would be a veterinarian when she grew up. Growing up on the Isle of Palms, I had dogs, cats, lizards, horned toads and an occasional baby bird. After 31 years in Veterinary medicine, I still enjoy going to work everyday. I have a son who just graduated from South Carolina, a French bulldog named Dolly, a Lab named Gibbs, an American Staffordshire named Dodger and 3 cats (Calhoun, Kobe and Addie). In my free time, I am outdoors more than indoors; running, walking, and kayaking.

SPECIALTIES Primary Care Nutritional Consulting Surgery with Laser Technology Ultrasound Echocardiography Pain Management K-Laser Senior Pet Care Behavioral Management Dental Care Surgery and Prevention Immunizations Emergency and Critical Care Reproduction OFA/Penn Hip International and State to State Health Certificate Radiography

My passion for veterinary medicine began as a little girl, hunting with my dad and playing with the field dogs.Throughout my teens, riding horses fueled the fire to interact with animals; I constantly found injured birds and other wildlife to nurture back to health. My wonderful journey has given me many opportunities to work with various animals, as well as participate in dog shows and agility competitions. My hobbies still involve nature and the outdoors. I also love spending time showing my 3 Cavaliers (Jackson, Dory and Stevie), plus spending time with my cat, Katniss.

ADDRESS 958 Houston Northcutt Blvd.

CITY Mount Pleasant PHONE 843.881.5858 EMAIL donna.krantz@amcmp.com (Manager) WEBSITE amcmp.com skirt!magazine aprilw2016

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WOMEN AT WORK Mary Barrineau

Arianna Karam

SPHERION STAFFING

MASSMUTUAL FINANCIAL GROUP

My woman-owned small business has been in Charleston for twenty

Equipped with a BA in Corporate Communications and 8 years in para-

four years! I love my job, company and team because we get to partner

medical marketing, I attained my current position in 2015. I oversee the

with the best companies in Charleston providing top talent — CFO’s,

Marketing and Career Service for the state of SC. I dedicate a substantial

Presidents, Operation Managers, all the way down to a recent college or

amount of time to developing and maintaining relationships with the

high school graduate. We get to change lives and Charleston, all in one!

employers in the community. As part of my outreach, I am involved with the Chamber of Commerce,YPC, the Exchange Club of Charleston, Rotary, and several other local organizations. I enjoy travel & culture, relaxing with friends, and my yorkie, Lucca.

ADDRESS 4995 LaCross Rd., Ste. 1050

ADDRESS 40 Calhoun St., Ste. 310

CITY Charleston

CITY Charleston

PHONE 843.554.4933

PHONE 843.856.5572

EMAIL marybarrineau@spherion.com

EMAIL akaram@financialguide.com

WEBSITE spherion.com

Angharad Chester-Jones REGAN COMMUNICATIONS – CHARLESTON I joined Regan Communications, a national communications firm headquartered in Boston, opening up their southern office. I worked with Gulfstream Communications for almost two years running PR and Marketing for Charleston Magazine & Charleston Fashion Week. I also worked as Program Director for a Latino focused non-profit, LaAmistad, in Atlanta, GA. Other positions have included Marketing and PR for the Child Advocacy Center and the Sanctuary Hotel at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.

WEBSITE southcarolina.massmutual.com

Susan Leadem, CFA COLLEGE SAGE As the Founder and President of College Sage, I discovered my passion for college consulting through a circuitous route of investment banking, volunteering in education, advising colleges and corporations, and parenting.

With accomplishments including two decades as a top industry analyst, Goldman Sach’s first female Managing Director outside of the U.S., and mother of four, I currently apply my analytical strengths to help students realize their college dreams.

ADDRESS 174 Meeting St., 2nd Fl.

ADDRESS 22 Lamboll St.

CITY Charleston

CITY Charleston

CELL 843.619.7185

PHONE 843.906.8748

EMAIL achester-jones@regancomm.com

EMAIL thecollegesage@gmail.com

WEBSITE regancomm.com

Hillary Evans TRUEHYPNOSIS, PRACTICE OF HILLARY EVANS, CHT

Buffie Lilly CHARLESTON WINE PAIRINGS

I am a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist and Certified Transpersonal and

In 2011, I was standing in the wedding of the 7th couple I had set up on a

Interpersonal Hypnotherapist. I work to help people release negative

blind date. I looked at my husband and said, “I want to start a matchmak-

beliefs, attitudes, emotions and behaviors that hold them back from

ing business... no online profiles, no pictures... just get people in front of

reaching their full potential and living a happy life. I use my unique skills

each other.” I started this elite matchmaking service introducing successful

for total life improvement – better relationships, building confidence,

singles through relaxed, group wine tastings in upscale venues or through

excelling in school and career, overcoming fears and anxiety, breaking

one-on-one introductions. Named Mt. Pleasant Magazine’s “Best Place

habits, weight loss, health and wellness, and sports performance. Compli-

to Meet Singles in Person” for two years, I am thankful for my incredible

mentary consultations are available.

clients and I look forward to many more successful introductions.

ADDRESS 215 East Bay St., Ste. 500 F CITY Charleston PHONE 843.252.0573 EMAIL hillary@truehypnosis.com WEBSITE truehypnosis.com

CITY Daniel Island PHONE 843.460.4969 EMAIL buffie@charlestonwinepairings.com WEBSITE charlestonwinepairings.com

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WOMEN AT WORK Anita Lucas

Brigitte Paulick

ISLAND APPAREL & GIFTS

FRIEDRICH’S OPTIK

After fifteen years of dressing Charleston’s best-dressed women, I

My father wisely opened Friedrich’s Optik in Palm Beach, FL and New

moved my shop, Beba Luxe, from the Terrace onto Johns Island to

York City. Now, it is my time to take the helm in the U.S. and I am so

expand my space and offerings. My new shop, Island, is a place where

excited & happy to open in Charleston. I am an elite level Ironman

you can put the city behind you and enjoy an easier pace. I have always

athlete training again for a spot at the World Championships in Hawaii.

enjoyed shops that offer art, furnishings, pampering products and other

Friedrich’s was founded in Germany in 1816 and our frames are still

delights mixed in with the clothing, and felt this new space could provide

meticulously handcrafted in our workshops there. Each one is a unique

that. Island reflects the mood of a place where one can find unique,

work of art, reflecting our clients’ individual style. Come in and let me

transitional items at a good value.

help you see yourself!

ADDRESS 3153 B Maybank Hwy.

ADDRESS 194 King St.

CITY Johns Island

CITY Charleston

PHONE 843.793.8440

PHONE 843.212.5026

EMAIL islandwomensclothing@gmail.com

EMAIL brigitte@friedrichsoptik.com

WEBSITE islandwomensclothing.com

WEBSITE friedrichsoptik.com

Betsey Lupton

Amy Robeson

POP THE BUBBLY

AWAKENING

After traveling the world, I decided to move back to my hometown

As a Healer and Holistic Life Coach, I truly love what I do. I help busy

of Charleston to start a family and build my budding career as an

women that are overwhelmed and stressed out to create more time in

event planner. Diving head first into the industry, I created my unique

their lives, so that they are able to spend more time with their family and

party planning business, which focuses on bringing the joy and lifelong

friends. After working with me, my clients feel that they are able to focus

memories that ought to be the central part of every celebration! Pop

on the things they truly want in life, instead of the things they don’t. I assist

the Bubbly organizes bachelor and bachelorette parties and weekends,

them in creating a life they truly love and deserve.

as well as offers engagement proposal planning services.

ADDRESS 10 Resolute Ln.

ADDRESS 223 Calhoun St.

CITY Mount Pleasant

CITY Charleston

PHONE 843.412.5366

CELL 843.406.5645

EMAIL amy@awakeninglifecoaching.com

EMAIL info@popthebubblyevents.com

WEBSITE awakeninglifecoaching.com

WEBSITE popthebubblyevents.com

Stacy Oldfield

Courtney Selby

MINERVA MANAGEMENT PARTNERS, LLC As a business executive and certified life coach, I use my 20+ years of experience to assist women in discovering the clarity needed to build the confidence that empowers them to succeed. Minerva Management Partners helps women to understand they don’t have to go it alone and that seeking assistance does not mean they are weak, but rather, resourceful. Support is provided through group coaching, private coaching,

FLOOD & PRINT, LLC

We created Flood & Print to bring printing ideas to reality in a relaxed, creative environment.Through our printing parties, we share the art of screen-printing with the community. From t-shirts to printed packaging, we create custom products to meet the needs of your event or company.

If you simply love to give the gift of locally made goods, visit our sister shop, CIR.SEA, around the corner!

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ADDRESS 1877 Bairds Cove

ADDRESS 426 Broadway St.

CITY Charleston

CITY Mount Pleasant

PHONE 843.437.1505

PHONE 843.412.7514

EMAIL stacy@minerva.partners

EMAIL info@floodandprint.com

WEBSITE minerva.partners

WEBSITE floodandprint.com

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WOMEN AT WORK Stephanie Singleton, MD, FACOG

Kathy Williams

THE FERTILITY CENTER OF CHARLESTON

SIMPLY WHIMSICAL

I created The Fertility Center of Charleston to compassionately guide

I am a kitchen textile designer providing women with aprons and other

families through the challenges of infertility. Our boutique environment

unique kitchen accessories. I took my fashion retail experience, creative

provides women and men a supportive place to evaluate infertility and

design background and love for the iconic apron to turn my passion into a

take advantage of the most advanced fertility treatments and technology

business. My attention to detail comes through in each design focusing on

available. As the only female board certified reproductive endocrinolo-

darling styles and sweet silhouettes. Our products are shipped to whole-

gist in the area, our team is proud to continue helping women of the

sale and retail customers nationwide. I reside in downtown Charleston

Lowcountry realize their dream of parenthood.

where I gather inspiration from this beautiful and vibrant city.

ADDRESS 7 West St., Unit B

ADDRESS 1280 Hospital Dr., Ste. 300

CITY Charleston

CITY Mount Pleasant

PHONE 724.966.1377

PHONE 843.881.7400

EMAIL simply.whimsical@yahoo.com

WEBSITE fertilitycharleston.com

WEBSITE simply-whimsical.com

Christine Speare

Kerranna Williamson

SAMMY SPEARE

VAGA

After working in the NYC fashion industry for several years, I took a

Two years ago, I would not have guessed that today I would be running

leap of faith and moved to Charleston to start my line, Sammy Speare.

my own company and strategizing our global expansion. I made the

What began as a small collection of cufflinks quickly picked up and ex-

leap, moving from France to Charleston to launch VAGA: a tool to help

panded into ties, bowties, accessories, and custom order apparel. It is a

individuals and companies find affordable short term workspace anywhere

great time to be a designer in Charleston – I am excited to be a part of

in the world (think: Airbnb for office space). As an opportunist and a

this booming fashion scene!

problem solver, I love the thrill of entrepreneurship.The best part: helping people find success through connecting with others in new ways.

ADDRESS 633 King St.

CITY Charleston

CITY Charleston

CELL 203.247.6986

PHONE 858.260.9802

EMAIL hello@sammyspeare.com

EMAIL kerranna@vaga.co

WEBSITE sammyspeare.com

WEBSITE vaga.co

Mary Sudzina, Ph.D.

Lori Wrightington

SUDZINA & ASSOCIATES COLLEGE CONSULTING

DERMATOLOGY & LASER CENTER OF CHARLESTON

During my career, I have been recognized as an award-winning scholar,

My certification from the leaders in rejuvenation procedures makes me

teacher, and writer. Since 2006, I have been helping high-achieving

one of the most experienced, sought-after skincare and laser specialists in

students gain admission to selective colleges and universities across the

Charleston. Joining Todd Schlesinger, MD in 2005, I have advanced technical

country. As a former high school English teacher, guidance counselor,

training from Candela, Palomar, Allergan, Zeltiq and Vibraderm. My exper-

counseling psychologist and college professor, I bring a wealth of ex-

tise encompasses all aspects of hair removal, photofacials, skin rejuvenation

pertise and experience to help guide students in the college admissions

& fractional laser resurfacing, wrinkle reduction, vascular lesion & pigmen-

process through college selection, application, essays, and interviews.

tation removal and CoolSculptingÂŽ fat cell reduction.

ADDRESS 316 Hidden Bottom Lane

ADDRESS 2180 Henry Tecklenburg Dr.

CITY Charleston

CITY Charleston

PHONE 843.471.2260

PHONE 843.556.8886, Ext. 1101

EMAIL drsudzina@gmail.com

EMAIL lori@dermandlaser.com

WEBSITE sudzinacollegeconsulting.com

WEBSITE dermandlaser.com

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WOMEN AT WORK

Sponsored by LOWCOUNTRY WOMEN’S SPECIALISTS

Allyson Elrod-Bloom

Michelle Mapp

LOWCOUNTRY FOOD BANK

SOUTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY LOAN FUND

1 in 4 children in the Lowcountry does not get the food he/she needs to

I am the CEO of SC Community Loan Fund, a nonprofit community

live a healthy lifestyle.This can lead to problems with health and develop-

development financial institution working to advance equitable access

ment, threatening their future success. It is our mission to end hunger by

to capital throughout SC. We finance projects that provide housing,

feeding, empowering and advocating for a hunger-free community.As the

access to food and essential services, attract businesses, and stimulate

Child Hunger Programs Coordinator, I work to see that our child hunger

economic activity. Through our loan programs, technical assistance, and

programs reach the most vulnerable children and provide the tools they

public policy efforts, we empower communities to effect their own

need to build healthy minds and bodies. I believe no child should go hungry!

transformation.

ADDRESS 2864 Azalea Dr.

ADDRESS 1064 Gardner Rd., Ste. 302

CITY Charleston

CITY Charleston

PHONE 843.747.8146 Ext. 116

PHONE 843.973.7285

EMAIL aelrodbloom@lcfbank.org

EMAIL michelle@sccommunityloanfund.org

WEBSITE lowcountryfoodbank.org

WEBSITE sccommunityloanfund.org

Elaine DeaKyne

Alexa Stephens

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT CHARLESTON

TRI-COUNTY CRADLE TO CAREER COLLABORATIVE

I’m a wife, mother of two, and a fierce advocate for maternal mental

I believe in quality education as a civil right. Effective data use is pivotal

health and wellness. After the birth of my eldest daughter, I was diag-

to creating the systemic change needed to improve outcomes for all

nosed with postpartum depression. PSC helped me on my path to re-

students. A passionate data storyteller and advocate, I constantly seek to

covery and I am honored to be on the board of this important organiza-

empower others through action research and analysis. I’m a Tableau Data

tion. PSC is dedicated to raising awareness and educating the community

Fellow and serve on the Board for Beyond Our Walls and the YWCA

about maternal mental illness. We support the community with grants,

Charleston Program Committee. Previously, I managed evaluation for the

support groups, and our annual Moms’ Run 5K.

Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Atlanta Civic Site.

ADDRESS 636 Long Point Rd., Unit G #45

ADDRESS 66 George St.

CITY Mount Pleasant

CITY Charleston

PHONE 843.814.3464

PHONE 843.953.9749

EMAIL elaine@ppdsupport.org

EMAIL alexa@tricountycradletocareer.org

WEBSITE ppdsupport.org

WEBSITE tricountycradletocareer.org

Patricia Ferguson, Ph.D. SC DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

Lynette Thomas TEACHERS’ SUPPLY CLOSET

I enjoy observing local communities that experience global success

I am a servant leader, educator, and community advocate as I have been

beyond their wildest imaginations. As the Trident Regional Workforce

the face of helping people for over 30 years. My current charge is to

Advisor, I bridge the gap between career interests and talent demands.

manage Teachers’ Supply Closet as the Executive Director. I earned my

I share the skill needs of industry with parents and adults and connect

B.S. degree from South Carolina State College and my M.A. degree from

local classrooms to the world of work. With over 20 years of leadership

Webster University. My love and devotion for my job come directly from

experience, an Industrial Engineering degree, a Masters of Education,

being a Title I student myself, and being nurtured by a single mother who

and a Ph.D. in Educational Administration, I am determined to establish

had three additional children.

educational and economic triumph in the tri-counties.

ADDRESS 4500 Leeds Ave. CITY Charleston PHONE 843.364.1793 EMAIL pferguson@sccommerce.com WEBSITE sccommerce.com/node/2308/ regional-workforce-advisors

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ADDRESS 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 11 CITY Charleston PHONE 843.225.9895 EMAIL lynette@teacherssupplycloset.org WEBSITE teacherssupplycloset.org

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