Gulf Coast Woman

Our March 2026 Home edition is here!🏠✨ Paula Gamboa, CEO of FC Design Center, brings a rare blend of empathy, expertise and long-term thinking to every project. gcwmultimedia.com/fc-design-cent… Digital issue: gcwmultimedia.com/read-online

Forget detoxes and food rules. Chelsea Rae Bourgeois of Eat Well Gulf Coast is here to guide you through a seasonal reset. Check out her 6️⃣ tips for “spring cleaning” your diet — helping you feel more energized without restriction or guilt.⤵️ rfr.bz/ta66bec

Your spending is telling a story; are you listening? Money coach Janera Harvey invites you to look beyond budgets and guilt to uncover what financial habits reveal about values, emotions and growth. rfr.bz/t444dc3

Hot flashes, mood shifts, irregular cycles — or just feeling “off”? Obstetrics and gynecology specialist Dr. Rachel E. Drouilhet at Memorial Health System breaks down what perimenopause really is, what symptoms to watch for and when to seek help. rfr.bz/tc35547

After 49 years in the workforce, Terri Locastro put her retirement plans on hold to pursue an unexpected opportunity. Now the owner of Sugaring Gulf Coast, she shares how she built a thriving business later in life. rfr.bz/t309e3c

Now spanning two nights, the Gulf Coast Beer, Bacon & Beyond Festival is coming to the Long Beach Town Green March 13-14 — delivering unforgettable flavors, high-energy entertainment and life-changing impact for Mississippi Heroes’ Ramp It Up program. rfr.bz/td7e209

In honor of International Women’s Day, we invited Coast successful women to reflect on how they got where they are and the lessons that shaped them. Here’s what they had to say. 💕⤵️ rfr.bz/t2ccba4

In a culture that teaches women to earn love through productivity, perfection and self-sacrifice, reclaiming self-love can feel radical. Jocelyn Gavin Lane offers some gentle, practical ways to rebuild self-trust.💞 rfr.bz/tc51fbe

Headed to a Mardi Gras parade?💜💚💛 Learn 3️⃣ simple nutrition rules by Eat Well Gulf Coast to keep your energy high through the last float! Plus, a quick recipe for Healthy King Cake Energy Bites ⤵️ rfr.bz/tb04411

Looking for a workout you’ll actually enjoy in 2026?🧘🏻‍♀️👟💪 Coast contributor Olivia Austin sampled free first-time classes across the Coast — from yoga to spin to barre — to help you find your perfect fitness vibe.⤵️ rfr.bz/t114cc7

Heart disease is still the #1 cause of death for women — and yet so many of us don’t see it coming. ❤️‍🩹 View this heart health checklist by Coast Cardiovascular Associates of what every woman should know. ⤵️ rfr.bz/t36f1af

Join Alexa Cutrer of Gather Gulf Coast for a Coast king cake tour!🥮💜💚✨ Bakeries she sampled include⤵️ 💜 Fleur de Lis Gourmet Bakery 💜 The Blind Butcher Shoppe Pascagoula 💜 Dolce Bakeshop 💜 Sucre Dolot Bakery rfr.bz/t74477f

Congratulations to Gardenia Tea Room and Rise Psychotherapy and Family Support Services!👏 Gulf Coast Woman, in partnership with Hancock Whitney and Mississippi Power, awarded 💰Elevate Women Small Business Grants. rfr.bz/t1722b2

Cold days call for comfort in a bowl.🍲❄️ With tender chicken, hearty vegetables and a velvety, seasoned broth, this creamy chicken noodle soup recipe from Carlin Duncan, owner of Girl Meets Kitchen, is an irresistible classic. rfr.bz/t333e30

Our February 2026 Legacy & Wealth edition is here!💰✨ Cathy Shelton Reed and Dianne Murray, the daughter and granddaughter of W.P. Shelton's💍 are preserving the legacy. gcwmultimedia.com/shining-after-… Digital issue: gcwmultimedia.com/read-online

Cold temps don’t have to freeze your fitness routine!🏃🏻‍♀️❄️🌡️ Dr. Christopher Palmer, who practices orthopedic surgery at Ochsner Gulf Coast, shares how to stay safe, warm and consistent outdoors this winter. rfr.bz/t815055

Don’t toss that live Christmas tree!🎄 With a little creativity, you can turn it into a cozy refuge for overwintering birds.🪺 This guide from master gardener Darlene Underwood explains how.⤵️ rfr.bz/tc864d0

Stepping into a new leadership role?💼 In this playbook for your first 90 days, leadership coach Ryan Giles shares proven strategies for long-term success✨: ☑️ earning trust ☑️ building credibility ☑️ setting the tone Check out the playbook⤵️ rfr.bz/t92b1ea

The skin on your body deserves the same care and attention as your face.🧴✨ The experts at Dermatology Specialists of Mississippi delve into the rising trend of “faceification”. ⤵️ rfr.bz/t0ea921

This year, make your health a priority.🩺✨ Dr. Tori Wilson Clark of Memorial Health System offers a user-friendly wellness roadmap every woman should know—decade by decade.⤵️ rfr.bz/te530bd