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W.I.B.
ON THE
COVER
2026
OWNERS
Back Row Left to Right: Stefanie Wells,
Meredith LeMasters, Holly Harrison, Debbie Johnson and Lori Breaux
Front Row Left to Right: Shannon Stage and Nancy Horton
Shannon Stage, LEED GA
Holly Harrison, ASID, NCIDQ
Congratulations to Holly Harrison on being selected as
one of this year’s Women in Business cover models! She
has been a licensed interior designer for over forty years
and is the current president of the Old Town Merchants
Association in Bay St. Louis and a very active community
volunteer. Sassy Bird Interiors is proud to support strong
women like her across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Advice for young female entrepreneurs:
“You have inherited wisdom from all the women who
came before you. Listen to their stories and learn from their
experiences. Build networks for success, get back up after
failures, and stay grounded with your lifelong friends. And
once you have made it, reach back and pull someone up
along with you.”
72 | September 2026 SASSY BIRD INTERIORS
211 Main St., Bay St Louis
228.344.3181
www.sassybirdinteriors.com
Why is it important to support other women owned
businesses?
“Women are naturally nurturers. We are wired to care.
And we build businesses that care too. Women owned
businesses build better communities for everyone. The more
you know about your fellow businesswomen, the broader
your picture of your community will be and a greater
likelihood of recognizing opportunities you did not even
know existed. When women work together, there is no limit
to the possibilities.”
Favorite things to do on the Coast?
“We love quieting our minds with walks on the beach
or savoring a great meal with friends at one of the many
fabulous restaurants along the Coast. We enjoy sitting on
our porches watching the water, the birds, and the neighbors
go by. Many of our best ‘business calls’ with one another
happen during early morning porch sitting.”
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