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Hanna Mayfield
& Ariel Taylor
THE BAY COLLECTION
906 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs 228.875.6655 www.shopbaycollection.com
Who or what inspired you to pursue your current career? In 2002, I was graduating
from Ole Miss with a degree
in business. We were told that Deanna Marler was ready to sell her established boutique after 18 years. My mother and I thought it was a perfect fit for us, and we have continued the tradition of The Bay Collection for another 21 years!
What I like best about what
I do is: First, getting to know our customers. They have truly become some of our closest friends. My second favorite thing is merchandising. It’s
a creative outlet for me. Balancing the store’s product by color and style is similar
to putting together a puzzle.
I feel so accomplished when I’m done!
Cheryl D.
Black
Owner
BALLET THEATRE
SCHOOL
9334 Three Rivers Rd. Gulfport
228.822.0490 www.ballettheatreschool.com
With 40 years of dance instruction experience on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I offer classes for ages three and up, in Ballet, Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary.
I also serve as Artistic Director for Ballet Theatre South, which has performed The Nutcracker yearly for over 20 years.
My favorite quote:
“Let them praise His name with dancing”
- Psalm 149:3
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Supporting MS Gulf Coast women-owned businesses since 2016
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