Gulf Coast Woman

Our May 2026 Dining edition is here!🥩 Chef Lauren Joffrion is sharing her recipe for success and shaping the future of local cuisine. gcwmultimedia.com/the-recipe-beh… Digital issue: gcwmultimedia.com/read-online

As financial pressures mount, protecting your assets has never been more important.💰 Kathy Brown van Zutphen of Coastwide Law LLC explains how proactive legal planning can help you navigate uncertainty and safeguard your future.⤵️ rfr.bz/t5d4591

If you’re craving a dish loaded with coastal flavor and flair, this creamy crawfish pasta🦞 from The Bayou Belle delivers. This dish is loaded with tender crawfish tails, Parmesan Reggiano and a kick of Cajun seasoning. ✅Make it tonight! rfr.bz/tbf42e7

Life gets busy… but the friends who check in anyway?💞 They matter more than we realize. In this month's column, Jocelyn Lane of Premier Professional Counseling Services shares how friendship plays a powerful role in mental health. rfr.bz/t81bc68

What if being a good mom isn’t about always getting everything right?😮‍💨💕 In this honest column, Sarah Gigli unpacks the hidden cost of perfectionism and makes a compelling case for raising “whole humans” through grace, accountability and connection. rfr.bz/t9ca365

Longer days mean one thing: Parents need a plan!📝✅☀️⛱️ No need to worry; Alexa Cutrer with Gather Gulf Coast has a Coast bucket list featuring ✨2️⃣5️⃣ local adventures✨ for the kids (and teens)! View the full list!🔍 rfr.bz/teaaf70

Our April 2026 Family Fun edition is here!☀️ Tessy Lambert is helping transform the Gulf Coast into a hub for fun, family-friendly experiences and unforgettable stays. gcwmultimedia.com/tessy-lambert-… 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

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

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