LIFESTYLE

From effortless layering to thoughtful details, this piece explores how to create a coastal-inspired table that feels elevated, inviting, and beautifully intentional for any gathering.

From recovery to relaxation, infrared saunas are becoming a go-to wellness ritual for women balancing busy, high-performing lifestyles. This piece explores why this trend is gaining momentum and how it supports both body and mind.

On the waters of Apalachicola Bay, Capt. Krista Miller has learned that success is not just about the catch, but the patience, timing, and quiet focus that happen in between. Her story is one of resilience, rhythm, and a deep connection to life on the water.

A new wave of connection is taking shape on the water in Pensacola. Women At The Helm is creating space for women to learn, lead, and experience sailing in a way that is both empowering and deeply rooted in community.

Blending craftsmanship with coastal style, Jeff Johnson designs handcrafted hats that celebrate individuality, confidence, and life along the Gulf Coast.

A look inside Jennifer Allwood’s workspace reveals more than design. It tells the story of creativity, purpose, and building a business that reflects who you are.

Devoney Looser’s work exists at the intersection of instinct and intention. In The Compass & The Skate, she explores identity, movement, and emotion through intimate, symbolic art rooted in personal experience and historiacal influence.

Inside Melanie Martin’s Orange Beach showroom, quiet coastal luxury takes shape through layered neutrals, natural stone, and thoughtful restraint. Her work reflects a timeless approach to coastal living rooted in balance, intention, and ease.

From hot pink wigs to hard-earned respect, Rhonda Hart’s journey blends music, philanthropy, and faith. On Gulf Coast stages and beyond, she proves that authenticity, purpose, and perseverance create a career that shines long after the spotlight fades.

The second act of life invites women to redefine balance, purpose, and well-being. This reflective essay explores mental health, self-care, and finding meaning during life’s transitions in the 40 to 60 season.

After retiring from nursing, Barbie Cecil turned her lifelong love of Volkswagen buses into a creative second act. Known as Volkswagen Barbie, she restores vintage VWs into rolling works of art while building community, confidence, and a life fueled by passion.

Set against the spring beauty of Perdido Key, the inaugural Gulf Coast Women’s Classic brings women business leaders together for a day of golf, connection, and community at Lost Key Golf Club.

Susan N. Story built a legacy defined by steadiness, integrity, and service. From leading Gulf Power through historic growth and recovery to shaping resilient communities, this expanded feature explores leadership rooted in responsibility rather than recognition.

Madison Sullivan Wallace earned her captain’s license at nineteen and built Crab Island Adventures through timing, resilience, and intention. This expanded Women Who Make Waves feature explores how leadership, motherhood, and trust shaped a family-run business rooted in the Gulf Coast.

Her workday tells a story. From creative command centers filled with inspiration to calm, thoughtful spaces designed for focus, these workspaces reflect how women lead, create, and build with intention—on their own terms.