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3 Things I Gained from Attending the 2018 Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Conference

I was graciously invited back again this year. Last year’s conference focused a lot on the political forces in play. This year’s conference went beyond politics to really address the core of the #MeToo movement and the women’s movement in general.

5 Reasons Women Should Attend Coastal Carolina’s Women in Philanthropy and Leadership Conference

The Conference truly inspired me last year. Not long after the conference, I decided to quit my 9 to 5 job and start pursuing a career working remotely...

Boss Lady Lee Deas

Lee Deas is the founder and Principal Imaginator at Obviouslee Marketing and her company works on some of Charleston’s biggest events and with some of its best companies including the Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Cigar Row, SEWE, Family Circle Cup, Kiawah Partners, The Gaillard Center and a whole host of local and regional businesses within the creative and hospitality centric realm.

The Failures of US Public Schooling: Past and Present

As the community continues to advocate on behalf of the future of Burke High School, it's important to draw on the lessons of past educational movements and their failings.

Weekend Picks 3/6–3/8

Grit-worthy Charleston events 3/6–3/8. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

An Interview with Ginny Deerin

Meet a candidate for Secretary of State, a mover, a shaker, and a woman with a plan. This lady may not be your typical choice on the ballot, but don't count her out, she's ready to make major changes.

Fun, Food, and Lots o' Giving...

Friday night I headed to the Memminger Auditorium for an evening to honor those who've given our community so much—as well as a darn good time. Get the scoop on the 8th Annual Giving Back Awards here!

Mo' Money, Mo'... Questions? How to Make Smart Choices With Charities

Is there such a thing as giving right? Or do good intentions run amok? I talked with 2 local philanthropists for the plain truth on how we give, why we do it, & what we may be doing kind of... wrong

Connect, Inspire, Rock Your Very Foundation: TEDx 2014

The TEDx organizers want you! The rabblerousers, the wise souls, the get-up-and-go sorts with ideas worth sharing. Here's more, including the 2014 date & the NEW speaker application deadline

I Tasted Everything, Thank You

100 different wines, zero complaints—here's a quick stroll through the Autumn Affair at Lowndes Grove I attended last Thursday, which served up a whole lot of LOCAL

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