Page 10 - South Mississippi Living - October, 2026

FROM THE editor’s desk
What I
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
“The heart of
man is very
much like the
sea, it has its
storms, it has its
tides and in its
depths it has its
pearls too.”
– Vincent van Gogh
Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
Editor
About This Issue
Last month was for the ladies, but this month, it’s all
about the guys! We’re excited to show the men of South
Mississippi some love with The Men’s Issue.
This cover is extra special for me because it features
my little brother, Jesse, as one of our models! He and
his friends Cole, Sahib, and Edward were kind enough
(okay, willing to be coerced) to step in front of the
camera for us, and they did a fabulous job showcasing
clothing from Price & Co. in Ocean Springs while
taking on Windance Country Club’s 18th hole.
And the guys don’t stop at the cover. In our Healthy
Living section, we’re taking a closer look at men’s
health, including some of the most common health risks
and when important screenings should take place as
you age. In Sports & Outdoors, get a behind-the-scenes
peek into the lives of local fishing guides and find out
what fitness can—and should—look like after 40. Then,
in Home, we’re stepping into the gentleman’s domain:
the home bar. We’re raising a glass to this classic space
with a modern twist.
Also in this issue, you’ll find our Peter Anderson
Festival Guide. If you’re planning to attend—which
you absolutely should—you’ll find everything you need
to make the most of your weekend. Guides will also be
available at the festival, but why wait? Go ahead and
start plotting out your must-see booths, shops, and stops
before you even arrive. We’ll see you there!
To close out this issue, Jonathan Woodward, vice
president of teaching and learning/community
campus at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College,
shares his perspective on balancing business and
philanthropy—or perhaps why balance shouldn’t be
the goal at all. It’s a thoughtful reminder that making
an impact often means finding ways to bring our work,
passions, and purpose together.
And finally, a very special thank-you to the amazing
men who helped make this issue possible! Especially our
all-male design team, who knocked it out of the park, as
always. Thank you for all you do—not just this month,
but every month.
PUBLISHER: MICHAEL SUNDERMAN
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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER: MARY SUNDERMAN
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EDITOR: KELSEY SUNDERMAN-FOSTER
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JENNIFER COX jennifer@m2mediacorp.com
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BRIAN TREADAWAY brian@m2mediacorp.com
JOHN SUKMANN john@m2mediacorp.com
KEVIN BROUILLETTE II kevin@m2mediacorp.com
CONTRIBUTORS:
John N. Felsher
Chelsea Gieselmann
Holly Harrison
Joey Lee
Lynn Lofton
Dr. Nickie Harris-Ray
Victoria Snyder
Shannon Stage
Barbara Travis
Cherie Ward
Gaye Winter
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
Christopher Duncan
Daniel Gibson
Sabrina Marie
Madeline Romano
Arielle Victoria
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