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Women In Business
Women in Business August 2023
Featuring the talented: Amanda Cifaldi, Lola Campbell, Debbie Lowman, Tess Luechtefeld, Ashley Douglas, Tracy Moss, The Women of Butler & College, Nikki Jacoby, Meredith Bannon, Sarah Tiana,...
Editor’s Note: August 2023
According to the latest statistics I could find on the interwebs, 42 percent of all businesses in the U.S. are owned by women.
Black in Business
That hands-on help is already making a major impact on the black business community, elevating entrepreneurial dreams above the roadblocks in their way.
Home Style Guide with Connie Sewell
Are you tired of seeing your dining room empty of friends and family but full of unwanted messes? If this is typical in your home, it’s time to give yours a facelift. Freshen up your look with...
Here to Help: Spotlight on the Town of Hilton Head Island’s Team
The Town of Hilton Head Island isn’t just a singular entity. It’s a team of people who live and work here just like us. Each one brings their unique spirit, determination and specialty to their field, the culmination of which is an organization that keeps our green spaces beautiful, ensures our citizens have access to the best services, and welcomes millions of visitors each year.
Serious Fun: At Alliance Dance Academy, it’s about exploring the joy of dance. It’s about laying the foundations for success. And, oh yeah, it’s about having a blast doing it.
It’s hard to put into words the sheer hypersonic explosion of sound and spirit that a couple of dozen little kids can create. Their bottomless reserves of energy that can only be tapped through...
The Ultimate Floor Show: KPM Flooring dazzles in new mid-island space
Nestled in a quiet, unassuming plaza just outside the hustle and bustle of Palmetto Dunes, longtime island staple, KPM Flooring, has found its new home. The long-awaited reveal of the modern...
Lights, Camera, Curated: New Lowcountry line of fashion and homeware is born
“I’ve always had an eye for fashion,” said Kelly Caron, owner and founder of Kelly Caron Designs, ASID. “That started when I was a young girl and inspired my interest in signature fabrics,...
Sister Style: Gigi’s Boutique sets the standard for Lowcountry style and grace
During the Great Recession, which occurred from late 2007 into 2009, most people were concerned about their investments, their mortgages, and whether they could trust their banks with their money....
A Spring Soirée with Chef Lynn Michelle and Cassandra’s Kitchen
There are as many social occasions and parties in the spring as there are flowers blooming in the South. Easter, the RBC Heritage, school graduations and Mother’s Day are just a few reasons we...
Binya: Artisanal shop and cultural learning center celebrates first year
Lawyer, mom, author, and brand maker, Omolola “Lola” Campbell is, at the heart of it, Gullah. The beauty of her storefront Binya HHI is that Campbell and her family have “binya” (been here) all...
Real Treatment: Carolina Window Designs introduces a new way to make your home beautiful
There is an old proverb that says when a door closes, a window opens. It is one uniquely suited as an introduction to Teresa Knoll, interior design consultant with Carolina Window Designs. When her...
Ordained by Pod: The Lowcountry’s resident ace reporter and her trusty producer took a moment away from their ultra-popular podcast to tie the knot.
Mandy Matney and David Moses have never tended to follow tradition. The most obvious example would be the way they parlayed Matney’s extensive reporting into the Murdaugh family into a smash hit...
The Tide Rolls Back In: Palmetto Ocean Conservancy sets course for the future.
The thing about the sea, as any sailor will tell you, is that it’s fickle. One minute, it can be a calm pane of glass stretching away to the horizon. The next, it can be boiling over with gale...
Holiday recipes with Chef Lynn Michelle and Cassandra’s Kitchen
I like to cook. No, I love to cook. Generally, a trip to the grocery store is not on my top-10 list of favorite things to do, but if I know I’m going to prepare dinner for a group of family or...
Where There’s a Whippoorwill, There’s a Way
How Marissa Paykos and James Young turned a few acres into a new way of looking at farming.
The Future is Predictable
As Beaufort County Treasurer, Maria Walls isn’t just transforming the way you interact with your local government, she’s creating the future.
The Unstoppable Beth DeAngelis
For this dedicated real estate professional, it’s not about just doing the job. It’s about doing it right.
An Accidental Artist: Pandemic lockdown fuels creative fire
When the pandemic hit and we were facing lockdown, Susan Ballard did what most of us did: she moved from the bed to the couch and back again, binge-watching television until there was nothing left to watch. “There were only so many episodes of Schitt’s Creek,” she said. “I knew it was time to get out of bed and do something.”
Upcycled Fashion
Apart from being somewhat sexist, Mark Twain’s idiomatic expression the “clothes make the man” is fashioned in truth: People are often judged according to the way they are dressed.
All in the Family: Independent Benefit Advisors
Ashley Gasiorowski was not expecting to fall in love with pickleball. It just happened. “This year has been an interesting year,” she said. “I had picked up the sport of pickleball from my friends...
Face First: Bella Santé Esthetics offers unique custom and corrective treatments
If you’re in the market for skincare spas, the options abound. However, contrary to what you may think, one size does not fit all. Your skin is as distinctive and exceptional as you are, so finding...
Rock and Ride: CycleBar offers empowering experiences, creative classes, and community spirit
Taking a class at CycleBar Hilton Head offers an unforgettable encounter with energy that will leave you rinsed out, inspired, and powered up. For the past six years, CycleBar Hilton Head has used...
A Summer Kiss from Coastal Bliss
To show off the latest looks from Coastal Bliss in Shelter Cove Town Centre, we headed to some beautiful backdrops right here on the island. Can you tell where each shot was taken? Email your guesses to
maggie@ch2cb2magazine.com for a chance to win $100 to spend at Coastal Bliss. We will draw a name from all correct entries and announce the winner on July 20 on CH2 magazine’s instagram and Facebook pages.
Healthy Habit Meets ‘The Challenge’ Contestant
Local talents collaborate to break down barriers and provide clean nutrition
That is a Big Deal: How a little podcast about some notorious Lowcountry residents became one of the biggest things streaming.
It’s hard to believe it’s been just under a year, but so it was that on June 7, 2021, Paul and Maggie Murdaugh were found dead. The layers of intrigue, scandal and deception that have been peeled...
Deep Roots, High Ambitions: Lola Campbell
Mention the name Campbell in the Lowcountry, and you are likely to hear stories—stories of Hilton Head Island’s rich history, stories of community, of kindness, generosity, and hard work. And it is...
Lowcountry Mompreneurs 2022
“When you have kids, making time to do what fulfills you, be it career or otherwise, is not selfish it’s self-care.” “I’ve learned that every working mom is Superwoman.” “Shout out to working moms. You’re doing your best, even when you think you’re at your worst.”
A+ Local Educators
If you ask anyone to name the person who had the biggest impact on their life, nine times out of 10, you’re going to hear about a teacher. And that’s because changing lives is the single most...
Egan + Ella: Spring Styles for any occasion!
Afton, Mary and Heather of Egan + Ella model their newest spring arrivals in Old Town Bluffton. From music festivals to weddings, this store has options and accessories to help you standout with style.
Modern, Mellow and Marshside at Moreland Village
Builder: Boshaw Residential. LLC, Architect: Pearce Scott Architects, Interior Designer: Kelly Caron Designs, ASID
In Beaufort with Birdie James
Styled by Kaila Jeffcoat + Michelle Taylor
Modeled by Caroline Molloy
Hair & Makeup by True Beauty by Joanna Marie
Photography by M.Kat
Special thanks to Harden Creative
REAL Women RISE! 2022 conference explores and encourages the empowerment and impact of women in real estate
REALTORS® from all over the state gather in Columbia this month for the REAL Women Conference, an event to empower women in South Carolina real estate to RISE (Reach, Inspire, Support, and Empower)...
Red Rover, Red Rover…Send your dog right over
When it comes to pet services in a vacation destination like Hilton Head Island, you have options. Red Rover is “Where you want to bring your top dog(s) on Hilton Head, for grooming, PlayCare, boarding, dog washing, and the best dog food on the planet.”
BenchMark Sets the Bar: Lowcountry physical therapy clinics remain the standard for rehabilitation
Chances are that if you’ve been diagnosed with an accident-related injury or a disability or disease affecting your body’s ability to move or function properly, then you’ve visited a physical...
Tulips Thrift Store:Meet the local shop that’s building a dream, from secondhand to a second chance at life.
As you page through listings or directories of local thrift, consignment, and secondhand shops, like the southeast region’s “Treasure Guide,” you’ll find exactly that: a guide to treasures tucked in...
Treatment Tips from a Friendly Pharmacist for Common Colds in Adults
Article by Sandra Harley Counts, PharmD I’ve just retired to Hilton Head Island after 38 years of teaching drug therapy to family medicine doctors in training. I miss sharing information, so CH2...
Tina Simmons’ Story: Putting the Self Help in Bluffton Self Help
The mission of Bluffton’s storied charity organization, like Bluffton itself, has evolved.
A Perfect Circle: Making the perfect bagel isn’t easy. But Island Bagel & Deli’s staff proves it’s worth it with every sweet and savory bite.
It’s 2 a.m. on Hilton Head Island. Most of us are asleep, but at Island Bagel, of course, at 2 a.m. they’re just getting started. “This is a 24-hour operation,” said owner Ana Rojas. That’s not to...
When Creativity and Consistency Meet: Local artist Monica Tovar preserves magic, holds beauty, expresses truth
Local artist Monica Tovar doesn’t know how she became interested in art because it happened so early in her life. “As long as I remember, my family always told me I am an artist,” Tovar said. “I...
Challenge Your Body, Change Your Life
Pilates Hilton Head invites you to experience a powerful, full-body system of exercise to look and feel your best.
Challenge Your Body, Change Your Life: Pilates Hilton Head invites you to experience a powerful, full-body system of exercise to look and feel your best.
If you could unleash a genie from a bottle and be granted three wishes for your body, what would you change? Would you ask for stronger legs, a flatter tummy, a toned backside? Would you plead for your back to stop hurting, your jeans to zip, or your golf game to improve?
Editor’s Note: December 2021
Heather Rath recently commented to me that life goes by faster for people who work on monthly publications. I would say that is probably accurate. In preparation for this issue, our team has seen...
C2 Special Section: Medical Spas
Kennedy Geyer Bella Santé Esthetics What is your specialty? Acne and anti-aging. Acne is something I’m extremely passionate about because it’s not only physically painful but emotionally as well....
Destination: Wellness
Hilton Head Island chef Amanda Russ Cifaldi is ready for her closeup. Get ready, world.
Maggie and Me Boutique: A pandemic-proof Bluffton boutique
A little over a year ago, Rebecca Mancini, Ohio native and owner of Maggie and Me boutique in Bluffton, was visiting her sorority sister in Bluffton on what she regards as her hiatus from COVID-19....
A True Lowcountry Treasure: Maria Walls
Can government bureaucracy and innovation ever truly co-exist? Just ask Beaufort County Treasurer Maria Walls.
The Sandbox: Children’s museum fosters discovery, encourages play, and offers community
The Sandbox Children’s Museum opened its doors on Hilton Head Island in 2005 with a mission to provide inclusive and safe environments for children to learn and explore with their peers and caregivers through hands-on discovery and imaginative play. The driving force behind the mission is to cultivate the physical, social, and cognitive development of the island’s children as well as the thousands of children from around the world who visit here each year.
The True Spirit of the Community
Let it never be said that the Lowcountry doesn’t know how to give back. Ours is a community built on a spirit of volunteerism, where any need that needs filled will soon find itself with a small army of helpers at their disposal. When we set out to spotlight a few of the legion of selfless locals who call our area home, we knew the hardest job would be in limiting our search. While the volunteers you see here are to be lauded for their generosity and spirit, know that for every face you see here, there are hundreds more ready to make life a little better in our community.