Welcome to The Lounge

Meet Julie Kaminski / Health & Wellness Coach

About:

Julie Kaminski is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach with over 30 years of experience. She specializes in helping women create lives filled with joy, energy, and well-being. Julie’s journey began in the fitness world, but her expertise has expanded to include the science of Positive Psychology, recognizing that true wellness involves much more than just taking care of the body. With her guidance and practical tools, Julie empowers women to transform their lives and prioritize self-care for lasting fulfillment.

Questions:

Q: Tell us a little about your profession & why you do what you do:

A: I like to say my job is helping women drop the juggling act and pick up a sparkler instead—because every woman deserves to shine and thrive! It’s my passion, my purpose, and, honestly, my calling. So many women are caught up spinning plates of must-dos that they put aside their heart’s desires. I love helping them prioritize their own health and happiness in ways that fit their beautifully chaotic lives.

Imbali is a Charleston-based sleepwear brand with a rich, global journey at its heart. Born from a love of travel, the brand’s story spans continents—beginning in South Africa, with stops in Asia, Australia, and London—before finding its home in the charming Lowcountry. Each collection is a tribute to the diverse cultures and landscapes the founders encountered along the way, with patterns inspired by the vibrant textures, colors, and traditions of these beloved places. Imbali is where the world’s beauty meets the comfort of luxurious, thoughtful sleepwear.

Meet Kelly Zeigler of Sandlapper Serviettes

Questions:

Q: Tell us a little about your profession & why you do what you do:

I create textile designs using machine embroidery as my medium. My designs, often inspired by vintage cocktail culture, are playful and a bit cheeky. 

Meet Anica McClure, Owner/Founder of Tea Flower Skincare

Tea Flower Skincare spa and beauty is located on James Island, South Carolina. They specialize in holistic and organic facials connecting their clients with nature and its natural balance to heal and nourish our skin.

Meet Nicole! Nicole has been wearing beaded gemstone bracelets for most of her adult life. When shopping for wedding jewelry, she felt frustrated because she couldn't find pieces she connected with.

Meet the wonderful woman behind the fabulous candles, Michelle Vitelli, our next Real Charleston Woman.

She's one of the kindest women I know & have known since our early retail days working on King Street. Meet my gardener & baker extraordinaire friend, Sarah-Katherine Garcia.

"Yoga, to me, is a celebration of life. It is a love of what IS —a way to find calm amongst the chaos. And I have to say, I am really proud of the little yoga community that we have built." We can definitely lounge with this. 

Master Gift Maker. Charleston fempreneur. Side hussle: Party Planner. Meet Allyson Thornton, Founder of Dragonfly Gifting.