14 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com Leah Rhyne is a professional writer with a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Montclair State University. She spent four years as the festival director of the Charleston to Charleston Literary Festival and specializes in event management, marketing and public relations. Heather Artushin is a clinical social worker, parent supporter, writer and homeschooling mama. Originally from Detroit, Heather and family have loved living in the Lowcountry for the past four years. With a background as a child and family therapist, motherhood sparked a passion for empowering the world’s children by inspiring their parents. Artushin is the founder of Southern Parent, where she offers parenting classes and individual support to equip parents to do their job with passion and insight. Join her at SouthernParent.com. Born and raised in Mount Pleasant, Madison Broach has always had a passion for writing and reporting. She is midway through her sophomore year at the university of Florida, where she is studying journalism. She hopes to one day have a career in magazine or television broadcasting. She spent last summer interning at Mount Pleasant Magazine and Charleston Women. From here, her future looks as bright as her writing skills. British-born professional photographer and director/producer Mark Staff moved to Charleston in 2018. His work mainly consists of lifestyle and portrait photography and video. Mark Staff enjoys mountain climbing, riding motorcycles and hanging out with his wife and two dogs. His work has taken him to many interesting places across America and abroad. Check out his website MarkStaffPhoto. com, and give him a follow on Instagram to join the journey. Mary Coy is an expert on Charleston history. Not only has she published several books on the subject, she can also be found giving tours of the Holy City in her free time. She has written for Mount Pleasant Magazine for over a decade. Barbara Skidmore is a Charleston-area blogger, content creator and columnist. She has written for a host of publications, including Condé Nast Traveler. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona. Follow her on Instagram under @blushingalpacas. contributors Interested in contributing to Mount Pleasant Magazine? Email your contact information (name, phone, mailing address) and one sample of work you have created (or a link to your work online) with the subject “Aspiring MPM Contributor” to Editor@MountPleasantMagazine.com.
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