15 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www. ShemCreekRes taurant s . com contributors 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. Isabel Alvarez Arata is a freelance writer and content creator with a focus on business, marketing and lifestyle. She contributes to various online and print outlets, including her own petrelated podcast and blog, “Covered in Pet Hair.” Katie Finch joined the Charleston Women family as a media consultant in 2022. An Alabama native (War Eagle, anyone?) and a former small business owner, Katie loves connecting with local Lowcountry business owners while putting her marketing degree to use. On the weekends you can find her golf carting around The Old Village with her family or visiting local parks. Jack Lovingood is a native of Western North Carolina but now splits time bouncing between the mountains and the Lowcountry. Professionally, Jack has spent most of his adult life as an entrepreneur dabbling in web development, real estate and finance. Creatively, Jack enjoys penning songs, playing guitar and writing for lifestyle publications. 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. 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 him on the journey. 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. WE LOVE HELPING OUR BUSINESS OWNERS IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR FAMILY LIFE. If you’re a business owner and would like to learn more about trading with these businesses, please scan the QR to learn how.
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