The Power of Women: B-Metro's Women's Issue 2013

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Metro Birmingham Living

The Power of WomenNine stories of women who are making it happen their way.

ViNTAgePop-Up fashion goes retro.

Oh, BABy!you’ve got the sweetest little baby face.

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Amy MarquisClients of fi-Plan Partners, an independent financial

planning and wealth management firm, are always

amazed at how Amy Marquis, Chief Operations

Officer, can get incredible results for them. Whether

she is working with the CEO to strategically plan for

the firm or with a client to make sure their requests

and questions are handled promptly, Amy is always

striving for the highest level of ethics and integrity

while providing results that are above

the industry standard.

“Our goal is to give our clients an

experience that exceeds their

expectations, reduces their anxieties

and confirms to them how much

we truly care.”

- Amy Marquis

Amy Marquis, MBA

Chief Operations Officer, fi-Plan Partners

fiplanpartners.com

(205) 989-3498

Securities Offered Through LPL

Financial. Member FINRA/SIPC.

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Power of WomenWomen have the power to transform our community. On the pages that follow you will find images and profiles of women who are making their mark on the Birmingham metropolitan area. These are heady times for our metro and these women are among those leading the charge into a brighter future.

Photography by Liesa Cole,Chuck St. John and Edward Badham.Hair by Angel Alexander Macke, Kelsey Jones, Michelle Snow, Carey Lamar, and Tanner Majors; Make-up by Lindsay Garrett and Courtnee Leigh Bolton, from Richard Joseph SalonSpa.

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Kathy G. Mezrano Founder & President

While at Spring Hill College, in Mobile, Kathy thrived in the middle of the

campus social scene. She moved to Atlanta to work in television planning

events for national and international celebrities. This experience

ultimately led to her success as Alabama’s most popular

caterer, wedding and event designer.

Kathy has served on the Board of Directors of the International Caterers

Association. She is a member of the International Special Events Soci-

ety, NACE and WIPA , and the company has won industry awards from

both associations. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines

such as Special Events, Catering Magazine, Southern Living, Southern

Accents and Alabama Weddings. Kathy is a regular on local television

where she shares her culinary and entertaining expertise.

Kathy G & Company is widely recognized as Birmingham’s

premier special event and wedding caterer. Delicious,

detailed, and delightful, Kathy’s menus are loaded with

creative cuisine and innovative ideas to compliment

any event whether it’s a wedding, rehearsal dinner,

gala, corporate function, holiday affair,

anniversary, reunion, or cocktail party.

From parties of 10 to more than 10,000,

Kathy G & Company can handle

events of all sizes and budgets.

Kathy G. & Company

11 West Park Circle

Birmingham, Alabama 35211

205.942.4210

kathyg.com

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Gus Mayer’s Best Kept Secret Meet our fashion consultants …the secret behind our success. They’ll show you how to

wear the current trends, advise you on perfect shapes and silhouettes,

and treat you as a valued friend. Now that’s customer service!

Gus Mayer… Making Birmingham Women BeautifulGus Mayer’s beauty experts firmly believe that looking beautiful on the outside makes you

feel beautiful on the inside, too. Let these talented artists create a fresh,

new look for you and let your beauty shine through!

The SuMMiT • BirMiNGhaM • 205-870-3300

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Gus Mayer’s Best Kept Secret Meet our fashion consultants …the secret behind our success. They’ll show you how to

wear the current trends, advise you on perfect shapes and silhouettes,

and treat you as a valued friend. Now that’s customer service!

Gus Mayer… Making Birmingham Women BeautifulGus Mayer’s beauty experts firmly believe that looking beautiful on the outside makes you

feel beautiful on the inside, too. Let these talented artists create a fresh,

new look for you and let your beauty shine through!

The SuMMiT • BirMiNGhaM • 205-870-3300

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Nolan Byers P.C. is a boutique law firm providing exceptional legal

counsel in all aspects of family law, including: Collaborative Divorce,

contested divorce, complicated matrimonial and custody cases, juris-

dictional issues, marital property characterization, asset valuation and

division, spousal and child support, paternity matters, legal separation,

prenuptial, post-nuptial and marital settlement agreements. At Nolan

Byers, P.C. we want to understand your fears and concerns and tailor

our representation to address your unique needs and interests.

Frances Ross Nolan & Leigh REYNOLDS Byers

The Kress Building

301 19th Street North


205/314-0638

www.NolanByers.com

No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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Entrepreneur, Kathy McMahon feels that

she has finally blended her love of style for

both fashion and home décor for her new-

est business venture. Interior Décor and

clothing fashion have always mirrored each

other. Now at Renaissance Consignment &

Marketplace you can find treasures to meet

all your needs.

With a dream 5 years ago after selling her

home furnishing store, she opened Renais-

sance Consignment Boutique, a high end

designer clothing shop. A 2 story boutique

with over 5000 feet soon became one

of the largest consignment stores in the

southeast catering to Prom, Pageant and

Wedding gown needs for all special occa-

sions.

Still creating in her mind the need for a place

to offer more, Renaissance expanded

with an additional 4000 feet with new, con-

signed, repurposed and salvage furniture.

With the art of taking objects and redoing

them into a whole new piece in her 2000 ft.

warehouse, Mc Mahon stays busy on the

dream.

There’s nothing like taking someone’s trash

and making it a treasure. Along with selling

top quality furniture, we also custom paint

and redesign salvaged pieces giving new

life to once discarded pieces. Renaissance

Consignment & Marketplace is a one of a

kind place with clients driving from all parts

of the southeast to shop, consign and expe-

rience quality consignment at its best!

Renaissance

Consignment

& Marketplace

6801 Cahaba Valley Road (Hwy 119)

1/4 mile south of Hwy 280, on the left

205 980 4471

Renaissanceconsignment.com

Kathy McMahon

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BECKY SATTERFIELDPASTRY CHEF AND PROPRIETOR,

SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT

Becky Satterfield has a great time in the

kitchen. Whether at home or in her Cahaba

Heights restaurant, Becky loves making

people happy with good food. While she

cooks with a wink and a smile, Becky takes

delicious dining very seriously.

Satterfield’s was started with a simple

philosophy in mind: find the freshest local

ingredients and deliver a memorable dining

experience. With deep roots in Southern

traditions and a flair for unique, vibrant

flavors, Satterfield’s always delights. The

restaurant’s talented team, led by Executive

Chef Haller Magee, cultivates Becky’s vision

for fine dining prepared with style.

The best ingredients married with the

kitchen’s innovative techniques create

the cornerstone of the Satterfield’s dining

experience. Diners will find every possible

detail attended by a staff who create an

enjoyable, relaxing atmosphere. In Becky’s

words, “We believe fine dining doesn’t have

to be pretentious.”

Satterfield’s Restaurant, located in the heart

of Cahaba Heights, is one of Birmingham’s

favorite dinner destinations to enjoy fine

dining in a lively, yet laid-back, atmosphere.

Visit satterfieldsrestaurant.com for seasonal

specials, menus, and more.

3161 Cahaba Heights Road,

Birmingham AL 35243

(205) 969-9690

www.SatterfieldsRestaurant.com

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We Believe

in the substance of beautiful things-

in the magnitude of finer details-

in the fact that good clients inevitably become good friends-

in the Joy of Surprise-

in the fact that laughter is essential to a good nights sleep-

a little indulgence is good for the soul-

and that a “true escape” does not have to involve travel.

“it’s Good to be Home”...

Lynette Mantooth Mantooth interiors

2813 18th St. South

Homewood, Al 35209

205-879-5474

www.mantoothinteriors.com

The Curtain exchange

2811 18th St. South

Homewood, Al 35209

205-871-7575

www.thecurtainexchange.com

Caroline Hutchinson, Brenda Hillman, lynette Mantooth, lynn Rush, lori Jack, Ansley Turncliff

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BECKY SATTERFIELDPASTRY CHEF AND PROPRIETOR,

SATTERFIELD’S RESTAURANT

Becky Satterfield has a great time in the

kitchen. Whether at home or in her Cahaba

Heights restaurant, Becky loves making

people happy with good food. While she

cooks with a wink and a smile, Becky takes

delicious dining very seriously.

Satterfield’s was started with a simple

philosophy in mind: find the freshest local

ingredients and deliver a memorable dining

experience. With deep roots in Southern

traditions and a flair for unique, vibrant

flavors, Satterfield’s always delights. The

restaurant’s talented team, led by Executive

Chef Haller Magee, cultivates Becky’s vision

for fine dining prepared with style.

The best ingredients married with the

kitchen’s innovative techniques create

the cornerstone of the Satterfield’s dining

experience. Diners will find every possible

detail attended by a staff who create an

enjoyable, relaxing atmosphere. In Becky’s

words, “We believe fine dining doesn’t have

to be pretentious.”

Satterfield’s Restaurant, located in the heart

of Cahaba Heights, is one of Birmingham’s

favorite dinner destinations to enjoy fine

dining in a lively, yet laid-back, atmosphere.

Visit satterfieldsrestaurant.com for seasonal

specials, menus, and more.

3161 Cahaba Heights Road,

Birmingham AL 35243

(205) 969-9690

www.SatterfieldsRestaurant.com

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Elegant surroundings, fine foods, and attention to

detail make The Harbert Center the perfect place

for your business, social and wedding events. With

its unique architectural design and multi-purpose

function, The Harbert Center offers an ideal setting

with enhanced capabilities. Our enthusiastic team

is dedicated to each client to ensure an unforget-

table event. Rediscover The Harbert Center today!

The Harbert Center

2019 4th Avenue N. • Birmingham • 35203

205.226.8800

www.theharbertcenter.com

Sarah Hodges,ChandrelWright-Richardson, Jessica Atkins,Leslie Culpepper

The doctors at Women’s Care Specialists

are fun loving, working moms, that are

personable and caring. Doctors Davis,

Kennedy, Barron and Duke have been

serving the patients at Brookwood

Women’s Medical Center proudly for

over 25 years.

Board Certified by the American Board of

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Specializing in Obstetrics,

Gynecology & Robotic Surgery

Services provided

in the office:

Digital Mammography,

Digital Ultrasound,

4D Obstetrical (OB) Ultrasound,

Bone Density and

on site lab processing.

Accepting new patients

Women’s Care Specialists

205-877-2971

www.wcspc.com

Dr. Janet Davis, Dr. Karla Kennedy, Dr. Elizabeth Barron, Dr. Elizabeth Duke

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Tammie Glazner

Prescription 2 Fitness is a one of a kind facility providing

the latest in Laser Aesthetics, Hair Replacement, Medical

Weight Loss-and Personal Training.Services provided:

Fraxel,Thermage, Liposonix, Coolsculpting, Clear and

Brilliant Fraxel, Neograft Hair replacement, HCG Diet,

Lipo-B-12, Isolaz acne system, Laser Tattoo and Hair

Removal, Botox, Xeomin, Radiesse, Juvederm, Belotero,

full body waxing, chemical peels, facials and make-up.

Our qualified medically trained staff and estheticians

work together to provide you with the best skin and body

treatments to give you a more healthy and youthful YOU!

Prescription

2 Fitness

1919 Kentucky Ave, Suite 113

Vestavia, AL 35216 • (205) 822-8787

RX2FIT.com

Elizabeth SwannMegan Elder

Beth and Megan practice in Jefferson & Shelby Counties

working on a variety of cases involving divorce, child

custody, child support, alimony, prenuptial agreements,

adoptions and all other cases involving family law.

They want to join your team to help you find

real solutions to your legal needs.

The Swann-Zwiebel Law Firm’s philosophy is that every

case has the ability to make lasting impressions on your

life. These attorneys want to pursue the matters that are

important to you. Their dedication can be seen in their

commitment to achieving a positive, lasting

outcome for every client.

The cornerstone of the firm is to ensure that each client

is well informed and prepared for every step of the case.

These attorneys are determined to achieve solution

oriented, client focused results.

THE SWANN-ZWIEBEL

LAW FIRM, LLC

2 Twentieth Street North, Suite 1350


(205) 623-1001

www.swann-zwiebel.com


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They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. That’s the way it is for our stellar

employees at Renaissance Ross Bridge. With beautiful rolling hills overlooking stunning grounds, the

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort is comfortably sophisticated and casually elegant. But that com-

fort doesn’t stop at the front door.

Our top-notch Human Resources experts hire the best and build an environment where employees

look forward to coming to work each day. Much of the acclaim and awards the resort has received

comes from the employees who make the resort the best in the area. With a team atmosphere, attrac-

tive benefits and great people, employees love working at Renaissance Ross Bridge.

Melanie Gray, Melina Porche and Faye RiversHR Department

Renaissance Birmingham

Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Grand Ave · Birmingham, Alabama 35226 USA

(205) 916-ROSS (7677)

www.marriott.com

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Leigh Daniels,Lauren Murphree, and Kristen McGee

Leigh Daniels, Lauren Murphree, and Kristen Mc-

Gee are members of the Gusty Gulas Group, Realty

South’s #1 rated real estate team. Located in Cres-

tline, this trio was instrumental in helping the group

sell 101 homes in 2012. The Gusty Gulas Group is

Alabama’s #1 rated realtor on Zillow.com and the

most reviewed on Trulia.com in the Birmingham

Area. Specializing in representing both first-time

home buyers and sellers, this team will help you at-

tain your residential real estate goals!!!

Contact this top selling Real Estate Team!

Gusty Gulas Group

105 Euclid Avenue in Crestline Village

(205) 879-6330

www.gustygulasgroup.com

Erin DunavantSWAG Home Staging & Design

Erin Dunavant, Owner and chief design consultant for

SWAG Home Staging & Design, is considered to be an

expert in her field , redesigning and staging hundreds of

homes. Home or Condominium, vacant or occupied,

SWAG Home Staging & Design leaves a lasting impression

by making your home stand out which

results in a quick sale at top dollar!

2711 18th Place So

Homewood, AL 35209

205.370.9057

swaghomestaging.com

Erin Dunavant

Design Studio

Dr. Ami Abel EpsteinDr. Ami Abel Epstein has seen a little bit of everything.

This mother of five and 14 year breast cancer survivor

started her first career

with a Masters of Electrical

Engineering. She then decided

that optometry would be her

next challenge. She graduated

first in her class at UAB where

she went on to be an assistant

professor of Optometry for 6

years and also the director of

contact lens services. When

she opened her own practice

she quickly became known for

being able to fit even the most

difficult eyes for contact lenses.

In addition to comfortably fitting

her patients into contact lenses,

she also carries a wide selection

of fashionable eyewear.

Eye Do

2206 Cahaba Valley Drive, Suite B

(119 just off Hwy 280)

Birmingham, AL 35242

981-9441

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They say if you love your job, you’ll never work a day in your life. That’s the way it is for our stellar

employees at Renaissance Ross Bridge. With beautiful rolling hills overlooking stunning grounds, the

Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort is comfortably sophisticated and casually elegant. But that com-

fort doesn’t stop at the front door.

Our top-notch Human Resources experts hire the best and build an environment where employees

look forward to coming to work each day. Much of the acclaim and awards the resort has received

comes from the employees who make the resort the best in the area. With a team atmosphere, attrac-

tive benefits and great people, employees love working at Renaissance Ross Bridge.

Melanie Gray, Melina Porche and Faye RiversHR Department

Renaissance Birmingham

Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa

4000 Grand Ave · Birmingham, Alabama 35226 USA

(205) 916-ROSS (7677)

www.marriott.com

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Combine a sparkleing personality

and a heart for bridal fashion and

these are the words most would

say when describing entre

preneur Brooke Mason.

Mason began a styling

career in the bridal

industry when she

managed Saks Fifth

Avenue Bridal Salon

of Birmingham, Ala-

bama. In 2008, she

opened the doors

of her own bridal

boutique Ivory &

White. Located in

Crestline Village,

Mason shares

the personal

experience

of selecting

a wedding

gown with

each of her

brides.

Ivory and White

55 Church Street


Phone: 205.871.2888

ivoryandwhiteboutique.com

Brooke MasonJessica Kirk DrennanJessie Keating Hardy

Jessica Kirk Drennan, family/ matrimonial attorney.

attributes her success to preparation, creative solu-

tions and advocacy. Her firm focuses on divorce,

alimony, child support, asset preservation, asset

division, custody, visitation, dependency, paternity,

adoption and pre and post-nuptial agreements. Kirk

Drennan, P.C. handles cases involving high asset

marital estates, alimony and custody in controversy.

She is President of the Alabama Chapter of the

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, and is

active in the Family Law Sections of the American and

Alabama Bar Associations. She serves on the Board

for Children’s Village, Leading Edge Institute and

AROVA Ballet.

Jessica’s associate attorney, Jessie Keating Hardy,

joined the firm in June 2011 after receiving her Juris

Doctorate from the University of Alabama School of

Law in 2010. Jessie is licensed to practice law in both

Alabama and Florida. Jessie is active in the Family

Law Section of the Alabama State Bar and the Young

Lawyer’s Section of the Birmingham Bar. She is also

involved with Birmingham Rotaract.

Kirk Drennan, PC

500 Office Park Drive, Suite 100


phone: 205-803-3500

www.KirkDrennanLaw.com


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Lynn RitchieA’Mano opened it’s doors on St. Patricks Day in 1997.

Our hope was that this would bring good luck.

And it has! We have grown into a Birmingham

shopping destination !

Along the way, we have made so many friends and

loyal clients. We have gained the love and support

of the entire community. Our name means « by

Hand» and we try to showcase as many local and

regional artists as we can. Pottery, jewelry, blown

glass, beautiful gifts and colorful accessories are

everywhere in the store. It is truly a unique gift store

unlike any other. It is THE shopping gift destination

for every holiday.

Lynn Ritchie created the store 15 years ago. She still

loves searching for new artists and products, but her

favorite job is being the Mother of a wonderful son

(not pictured) and three very creative daughters !

Amano

2707 Culver Road

Mountain Brook, Al 35223

205-871-9093 • www.amanogifts.com

Furniture•Pottery•Glass

Chrissie Larkin editor [email protected]

Courtney Pigford editor [email protected]

The Scout Guide Birmingham is an annual guide dedicated

to promoting local businesses via beautifully designed ads

that serve as pieces of art celebrating our city’s culture and

the small business owners who contribute to it. We provide

local business owners with a targeted, advertising vehicle

that allows them to showcase the qualities they contribute

to Birmingham’s local flavor. Highlighting and exposing

Scout businesses to both our local and national network of

like-minded consumers and business owners is our goal. It

is supported by an online presence that includes a national

web site (www.thescoutguide.com), a local blog, and

several social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest,

and Instagram). In essence, a coffee table style guide of

Birmingham’s highest-quality local businesses.

As editors, we act as year-round advocates for each Scout

business. We are pleased to present Birmingham as an

exciting destination among other cities in the Scout network

via our national web and print based platforms. Twenty

thousand complimentary copies of each annual volume are

printed and distributed throughout Birmingham.

The Scout Guide is a rapidly growing network with printed

guides in 22 cities and several more in production. Each

city guide and its associated local blog is accessible on

the website, and is a valuable resource for both the savvy

traveler and local alike.

The Scout

Guide

Birmingham

birmingham.thescoutguide.com

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Candace PeeplesCandi’s practice is limited exclusively to Matrimonial

& Family Law. Candi believes that every case has the

potential to settle out of court and strives to

exhaust all possible avenues of settlement

while fully understanding that a trial on

the merits of the case may be the only

option in some matters as well. She

is a certified domestic and appellate

mediator who facilitates private party

mediations as well as attorneys lead

sessions. One of the Birmingham

Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40”,

Candi graduated from the University

of Georgia and earned her law degree

cum laude from Samford University’s

Cumberland School of Law in 2000.

Shaw, Anderson

& Peeples, LLC

2924 Crescent Avenue


(205) 871-9550

www.PeeplesLaw.com


Dr. Alexia VaughnDr. Vaughn knows how you live

effects not only how you see the

world, but also how your EYES see the

world. That is why she emphasizes

to her patients how a healthy diet

and exercise can enhance good

eye health. At her new location of

Advanced Eye Care in Homewood,

Dr. Vaughn specializes in eyewear

specially designed for running, cycling,

swimming and other sports that

enhance healthy living. And because

if you feel good you want to look good,

she also carries a wide selection of

unique boutique frames. Come in and

get a healthy outlook on life.

Advanced Eye Care

1628 29th Court South Suite 101

Homewood

942-7740

Advancedicare.com

Everything Iz

Iz Cafe 205.979.7570

Iz Catering, Iz The Place, Iz Good Stuff 205.979.7522

www.everythingiz.com

Kay Bruno ReedBorn into a family where life was not complete

without great food, Kay grew up surrounded by

wonderful cooks and incredible role models.

Food became her way of life and

in 1999, Kay’s dream of

owning a neighborhood

gathering place came true

with the opening of Cafe

Iz. From there her dream

progressed and evolved

into Everything Iz, which

includes Iz Cafe, Iz the

Place (a private event

venue), Iz Good Stuff (a

wholesale division) and Iz

Catering, now recognized

as a premiere caterer.

The business continues

to grow with the

constant support of its

loyal community.

Dianne Baker-Clelland & Katie Baker BoltonGot Lamp Shades?

Dianne and Katie are the mother/daughter duo, design-

ers and magic behind BAKER Lamps & Linens in In-

verness…and they think out-of-the box! Their creative ap-

proach to projects, uncanny ability to see hidden potential

in unusual things and

eclectic sense of practical-

ity set them apart. These

two can custom-make a

lamp or completely rewire

your chandelier. In addi-

tion to having the largest

selection of lamp shades

in Birmingham, they also

have unique lamps, luxuri-

ous bedding & sheeting,

an extensive collection of

candles and gifts for all

ages.

BAKER Lamps & Linens

5299 Valleydale Road, Suites 115


205. 981.3330

(C’mon…brave 280!)

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Lesley DeCastro VedelManhattan South is a

contemporary boutique

located in Cahaba Heights

and over the past 6 years it

has grown into a city favorite.

Named for Manhattan

Beach, CA, Manhattan South

embodies the West Coast

lifestyle - relaxed, carefree

but totally sexy and put-

together. Owner Lesley

DeCastro Vedel is known for

her keen fashion eye, and

for creating an exciting and

approachable environment

where her clients can shop

trend-setting fashions in

comfort and style.

Manhattan South

3122 Heights Village


205.977.3871

www.manhattansouth.net

www.facebook.com/manhattansouth

Tena Payne

Tena Payne of Earthborn Pottery believes clay

gets in your blood. Her goal is to integrate form

and function, arriving at a combination which

improves ones everyday food encounters

to a special enjoyment. She has shown that

using art in the everyday environment

elevates one’s existence

above the norm and

gives pleasure and

appreciation at

unexpected

moments.

Chefs across the

country have come to

depend on her to create

unique serving pieces to

showcase their culinary

creations.

Earthborn Studios, Inc

7575 Parkway Drive

Leeds, Alabama 35094

EarthbornPottery.net

205-702-7055

Caroline TaylorLicensed ProfessionaL counseLor

certified Parent coordinator

coLLaborative Law ProfessionaL

caroline has close to 20 years experience working with

children and families in many different capacities.she has a

b.s in family and child development and a Master of

education in counseling.

in addition to providing individual therapy, caroline is

devoted to helping children, adolescents, adults,and

families work through family and parenting concerns;

including separation, divorce, remarriage, blending

families, loss and grief. caroline specializes in providing an

avenue for navigating separation and divorce in a way that

will shield children from damaging parental conflict.

caroline taylor, M.ed., LPc

1628 29

th

court south, suite 201

Homewood, aL 35209

205-862-6254 • [email protected]

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Our mOttO: Art is subjective. Environments are

personal. Presentation is everything.

Broadly, Four Corners Gallery offers fine art, custom framing,

restoration, consultation and installation for residential and

commercial clients.

We specialize in preservation services in the areas of custom

framing, digital retouching, restoration & conservation of

works on paper and frame repair & refinishing.

Four Corners Gallery

4700 Highway 280 East (Inverness Area)

Birmingham AL 35242

205.980.2600 • www.fourcornersgalleryonline.com

Karen Clanton, Celeste Laborde, Carla Hamilton Alene Gamel

With a rare combination of organization,

creativity, and warmth, Alene has

become known as an industry

leader in Alabama and beyond.

She is recognized for creating

fabulous, one-of-a-kind events that

represent each client’s personality

and style. In 2011, Alene became

a Master Bridal Consultant™,

distinguishing her as one of

only 70 Masters worldwide. In

addition, she has written a weekly

column for 5 years, filled with

humor, advice, and wisdom

for brides, their families,

and friends. Weddings911

is read around the world, closer

to home on AL.com, and is

featured on her website.

I Do,I Do!

WeddingPlanning

IDoIDoWeddingPlanning.com

[email protected]

Elizabeth Shaw

A trial attorney, with over 25 years

experience, Elizabeth Shaw specializes

in Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation. A

graduate of The University of Alabama

School of Law, Elizabeth has been

recognized as one of the top Plaintiff’s

attorneys by Birmingham Magazine.

Elizabeth works closely with each client

to develop a specific plan of action so

that the best possible result may be

achieved. Elizabeth understands what

her clients have been through and how

seriously an injury impacts their lives.

Her approach makes the legal process

for her clients as easy and effective as

possible.

Shaw, Anderson &

Peeples, LLC

2924 Crescent Avenue


(205) 871-9550

www.shawinjurylaw.com


Morgan Place, Kathryn davenport, Whitney Hembree

At McKay Management, our

management professionals

provide lifestyleproducts

and services beyond what

you’ll find anywhere else,

designed to improve

your life.

We proudly serve more

than 70 communities

in the greater

Birmingham area.

Call us to find out how we

can serve you.

205-733-6700

www.mckaymanagement.com

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cindy freeFounding Executive and Artistic Director , Birmingham Ballet

Birmingham Ballet is a multi-faceted organization with

an academy, a semi-professional community ballet

company, a professional repertory company,

and a community outreach program. Ms.

Free’s vision is to bring new levels of

excellence to ballet. Her

students have received

numerous honors

including acceptance

into highly competitive

programs with American

Ballet Theatre - NYC,

Boshoi Ballet Academy-

Moscow, and more.

Ms. Free is known for

creating visually stimulating

productions that are “more

than dance.”

Birmingham Ballet

2198 Columbiana Road - Suite 100

Birmingham, Al 35216

(205) 979-9492

BirminghamBallet.com

Cherie Stine & April MrazApril and Cherie are the Birmingham businesswomen

behind Tech Candy--a line of high-design gadget goodies.

Check out their best-selling interchangeable iPhone

Case Sets and accessories such as battery extenders at

TechCandyCases.com.

OCG Products: Tech Candy

Cherie Stine & April Mraz

Kathryn BowdenKathryn Bowden has been at the helm of Oasis Counseling for

Women and Children since 2006. Oasis delivers affordable

counseling for individuals, children, couples, and families for

symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, relationship

issues, and more.

Are you living a full and creative life? Are you feeling sad,

depressed or hopeless? Do your worry excessively about

health, money, family, or work? When life's inevitable

challenges are too much for you, where do you turn for help?

Our services are affordable for all. Call 205-933-0338

to find out if Oasis can help.

Kathryn Bowden

Oasis Counseling for Women and Children

www.oasiscounseling.org

Oasis Counseling for Women and Children is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization.

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Betsy McAtee Back in 1958 John “Big Daddy” Bishop built a cinder

block building on the land beside his home and

opened the Original Dreamland Bar-B-Que. Over

half-a-century later, the Dreamland name is known

around the world and the number of locations has

grown from one in Tuscaloosa to eight across the

Southeast. But some things have

remained unchanged, like Dreamland’s

legendary ribs and sauce.

Every day, Dreamland Holding Company Chief

Executive Officer Betsy McAtee finds a balance

between remaining true to Dreamland’s unique

history that created an ever-loyal guest base

and seeking opportunities to continually

improve the guest experience.

Dreamland-ain’t nothing like ‘em nowhere!

Dreamland BBQ

8 Locations throughout Alabama and Georgia

and online at www.dreamlandbbq.com

Kathryn C. Gentle Rachel L. Goodson

Meet Kathryn Gentle and Rachel Goodson, the

attorneys and self-proclaimed “dynamic duo” of

Crawford-Gentle & Associates, LLC. Founded by

Kathryn in 2007, this boutique law firm specializes in

matrimonial and family law, tax law, estate planning,

and appellate practice. In addition to the creative

combination of their complementary skills and

strategies, Kathryn and Rachel take pride in actively

resolving cases through an individualistic approach,

uniquelytailored to each client’s goals and needs,

while providing every client with the unfettered re-

spect, integrity, and strength they deserve.

You have a voice. Let it be heard.

Crawford-Gentle &

Associates, LLC

14 Office Park Circle, Suite 115


(205) 423-0010

www.crawfordgentlelaw.com


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Dr. April Maddux Breast Care Center of Birmingham is a purpose-built facility to provide

comprehensive, multi disciplinary breast care service. Our services

include a wide range of clinical and support services, from screening

(risk assessments) and diagnosis to treatment and counseling. Dr.

April Maddux and her staff specialize in supporting and uplifting each

patient through their breast care journey.

Breast Care Center of Birmingham

Professional Building, Suite 207

2018 Brookwood Medical Center Drive


(205) 877-2987

www.BreastCareCenterofBirmingham.com

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The Power of Women: B-Metro's Women's Issue 2013