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Dr. Katrina Skinner
Dr. Katrina Skinner, a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Fairhope Pediatrics, has long believed that caring for children begins with supporting those who care for them. A lifelong resident of Fairhope, Alabama, she returned home to open her practice in 2009...
Kristi Deason Hagood
Kristi’s experience as a working mom has taken many forms over the years, from full-time work with a baby in daycare, to part-time work from home, to stepping away from paid work to care for aging parents. She believes that having it all is possible—but not all at...
Cart Blackwell
For over sixteen years, Cart Blackwell has called Mobile home—a place he cherishes for its natural beauty, rich traditions, deep history, and vibrant community. As the Curator of the Mobile Carnival Museum, he is dedicated to studying, preserving, and interpreting the...
Denise Knox
For over 25 years, Private Gallery has been a beloved shopping destination in downtown Fairhope—and at the heart of it all is founder Denise Knox, whose faith and passion have shaped not just a boutique, but a ministry. “First and foremost, I give it all to God,”...
Madison + Cody
Madison Kruk and Cody Edgemon’s love story has been decades in the making. Their journey began on Ono Island in 1996 when they were neighbors—Madison just three and Cody four. Their early friendship consisted of fun playdates, including driving around in Madison’s...
Kate Moore
After moving to Gulf Shores in 2023 to be closer to family, I knew purchasing a Statemint franchise was the perfect way to start fresh. For years, I ran a design studio and wholesale stationery company in Knoxville. Little did I know when I helped create the branding...
Sergeant Bryan Johnson
In 2023, Sergeant Bryan Johnson of the Orange Beach Police Department, decided to take his passion for outdoor, open flame grilling to the next level, competing in the World Food Championships Tailgate Challenge. To take on the World Food Championship qualifier,...
Dr. Tonya Butler
Dr. Tonya Butler has dedicated her life to service—first in the U.S. Army and now as a passionate advocate for veterans. In recognition of her ongoing commitment, the City of Fairhope named her the 2024 Veteran of the Year, and the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce...
Queen Daphne XXV
This year, Stephanie Sims Hale represented Apollo’s Mystic Ladies as the organization’s Queen for its Silver Jubilee. Stephanie has been a dedicated member of AML for 17 years. She and her husband, Mike, have been married for 32 years and raised three children—Holley,...
Dr. Brian Dearing
Brian D. Dearing, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, is a distinguished leader in clinical and interventional cardiology, specializing in advanced cardiovascular care. Originally from Mandeville, Louisiana, Dr. Dearing earned his medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New...
Tonya Gollotte
In July 2024, Tonya Gollotte became CEO of Baller Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and young adults battling cancer. The foundation’s mission is to ease their journey by fostering meaningful relationships, providing critical...
Darnesha + DeLawrence
When Darnesha Lewis and DeLawrence Square were high schoolers in the same circle, both working at the same mall—Darnesha would treat DeLawrence to leftover breakfast from Chick-fil-a. They were just friends at the time, but as fate would have it, that all changed two...