Ellen Hatcher | Restoring Hope
Take a moment and imagine what it might be like to go without hot water for three years, to be exposed to the elements because your roof desperately needs repairing, or to be unable to reach your own...
View ArticleJenny Lynn Anderson | A Survivor's Story
As Jenny Lynn Anderson sat on the porch of her beach home on Tybee Island one November morning, the light of inspiration washed over her, and she felt a calling. She knew that it was time. Twenty years...
View ArticleCheron K. Griffin | Words of Encouragement
There are women in this world who, when they step into a room, fill it with positivity. Cheron K. Griffin is, overwhelmingly, one of those women. “Basically, I’m an encourager,” she says. “I motivate...
View ArticleJordan Wannemacher | On the Air
For Jordan Wannemacher, women musicians have always been heroes. Her mother, a DJ on a classic rock station, inspired Jordan to become fascinated with radio.Photo: read more
View ArticleGrace Bonney
Blogger | Author | DIY VIP Because she keeps it real • Because she looks out for the ladies • Because good design never goes out of style Photo: read more
View ArticleChris Garbett | Takes the Plunge
Each New Year’s Day, a group of fearless souls jumps into the freezing sea for Tybee Island’s annual Polar Plunge. In 2002, Chris Garbett and friend Carol Howard were the first two women to dive into...
View ArticleJodie Luther-Kofod | Fit for a Champion
Sometimes, the biggest surprises are what can be accomplished by pushing your limits. “Motivation comes when you set out to conquer something new, to reinvent yourself,” says Jodie Luther-Kofod. A...
View ArticleAmy Voss | Up, Up and Away
For Amy Voss, keeping your feet on the ground never was that appealing. A born traveler, she knew she wanted a lifestyle that would take her places. “I thought, why should I be a flight attendant when...
View ArticleAmanda Hancock Lebiszczak & Karen Hancock | Divide-and-Conquer
Amanda and mother Karen know that success takes a balanced team. Karen, a Wilmington Island resident for 28 years, built her career in real estate. Amanda, a UGA grad, worked in New York City and...
View ArticlePamela Howard-Oglesby and Brenda Roberts | Connecting Past and Present
Long-time friends Pamela Howard-Oglesby and Brenda Roberts are a team of authors bringing light to Savannah women’s monumental accomplishments. Featured in Savannah’s Black ‘First Ladies’, Vol. I, are...
View ArticleBritt Scott and Crystina Parker | Lovely Locks
For musicians Britt Scott and Crystina Parker, a passion for music and the drive to create something unique forms the basis of their collaboration. Britt, skirt! graphic designer and singer at various...
View ArticleStephanie and John Duttenhaver | Local Living
Stephanie, president of the Savannah Book Festival taking place this month, and John, a radiation oncologist at the Anderson Cancer Institute, have a passion for their professions rivaled only by their...
View ArticleLaurie Belshan and TJ Baggett | Generous Givers
For Laurie and TJ, there’s no greater satisfaction than giving to others. The couple, married since 1999, contributes time and talent to literally countless causes. From funding local scholarships and...
View ArticleBrandy and Ryan Koch | Music Makers
Owners of Tybee’s Rock House, band mates, and soul mates, electro-punk rockers Brandy and Ryan of electricparK. work to ensure the “Hostess City’s” music scene is living up to that name. Meanwhile, the...
View ArticleDoll Miller | 60 Miles for 60 Years
Dr. Doll Miller says she’s been a runner for over 30 years and an animal lover for over 60. That combination was her inspiration to undertake an impressive feat for a cause dear to her heart: “knowing...
View ArticleAmanda Montford | 80 Hours for 1,120 Square Feet
Amanda Montford was born a builder. VP of Savannah Drywall Supply, she’s third-generation in the family business and a member of NAWIC, the National Association of Women in Construction. In 2010, she...
View ArticleAngelique Chase | 48 Hours for 7 Minutes
Actress, producer and assistant director Angelique Chase of First City Films is no stranger to the pressures of working on a movie set. Coordinating crew, equipment and tons more in a fast-paced...
View ArticleMary Boyle | Advocate | Educator | Megaphone
• Because She Gives Our Frustrations a Voice• Because Common Cause Uses Common Sense• Because Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport Photo: read more
View ArticleMeredith McDonald | The Diva Has Spoken
After moving to Savannah in 2010 for a high-energy job in advertising, Meredith McDonald’s ambitious nature motivated her to learn about the city—even if it meant on lunch break. Every Wednesday, she...
View ArticleAnne Hart | Savvy Mamas
Even after working as a reporter on the harsh cops beat, travelling the world on her own, and years of fearless freelancing, Anne Hart still cites being a mom as the toughest job there is. “Motherhood...
View ArticleHannah Byrne | Rappid Fire
“Mobile is the future of web,” says Hannah Byrne, co-founder and CEO of SmackDab Studios, a web development firm and RappidApp, state-of-the-art and locally-born content management system for mobile...
View ArticleCayce Girardeau | In Search of Fun
After leaving a corporate job in human resources and twice battling breast cancer, Cayce Girardeau returned to her hometown of Savannah to try something a little different. “People are creative—they...
View ArticleJulie Jarrell | Born to Ride
Self-proclaimed pack mom Julie Jarrell is officer for Ladies of Harley Davidson, part of the Savannah HOG Chapter—that’s the National Harley Owners Group. Ever since riding her big brother’s bike in...
View ArticleHeidi Berkeley | Fair-Trade Traveler
For Heidi Berkeley, traveling is about making connections with the world around you—and not being afraid to step out of your comfort zone. She and husband Joe own the fabulously eccentric shop...
View ArticleJill White | Beyond Lifeguarding
Jill White is no stranger to the water. She, husband, Robbin and their three children share a lifelong love for swimming. For a decade, Jill worked as director of Chatham Co. Aquatic Center. “We built...
View ArticleDiane Kaufman | Mermaids Make a Difference
For Diane Kaufman, hospitality is about more than just a place to stay. Owner of Mermaid Cottages on Tybee Island, she decided to call the island home for good after working with Marriott Hotels for 26...
View ArticleCathy Liberatori | Stands Up to Self-Doubt
When Cathy Liberatori and long-time friend Carol Hesson discovered stand-up paddleboarding in Hawaii, they were hooked at first try. “My philosophy is to scare your self every day,” says Cathy. “If...
View ArticleMaggie Lee Hart | Takes Center Stage
Growing up in the small town of Harrisburg, IL, actress Maggie Lee Hart was drawn to theatre from the beginning. “Music and performance have always been a part of my background,” Maggie recalls. She...
View ArticleRachel Luker | Woman Behind the Scenes
Rachel Luker, a manager and publicist for independent musicians including local acts Each and Every Opus and the Charlie Fog Band, knows what it takes to keep a band in tune. With a background in...
View ArticleSamita Wolfe | Gets the Show on the Road
“Anything I believe in, I'll get behind 110%,” raves Samita Wolfe, leaning on a seat inside a 1975 school bus. Today it’s in the shop for repairs, but soon the bus, painted with words from stories by...
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