In this episode, host Kim Russo sits down with Erin Straughan, a pediatric nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) who transitioned her extensive medical background into entrepreneurship as the owner of Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding in Mount Pleasant.

Erin's journey began by silencing her own doubts to create a collaborative, personalized healthcare environment rather than a "cookie-cutter" retail experience. Driven by conversations with friends and customers who felt their symptoms—like persistent fatigue despite active lifestyles—were being overlooked by traditional systems, Erin positioned Tidewater as a vital resource for women in mid-life and beyond.

As an independent pharmacy, Tidewater offers the best of both worlds: traditional prescription fulfillment alongside specialized custom compounding. With four pharmacists on staff and private consultation rooms, the team works directly with doctors to create medications tailored to the individual. Beyond prescriptions, the pharmacy is a hub for women's health advocacy, focusing on hormonal balance, fertility, menopause, and mental health.

From their curated Shopify store featuring integrative peptides and natural remedies to the launch of "Tidewater After Hours"—a quarterly community space for honest conversations about aging, metabolism, and wellness—Erin is redefining what it means to be a local pharmacy.

Start online at www.TidewaterPharmacy.com or visit in person at 421 Johnnie Dodds Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 for questions or consultations.

From the corporate world to a community sanctuary, Majesta Thorndike and Tonya Ellmers have built a destination for holistic health on James Island. In this episode, the co-founders of The Flow Co Yoga & Wellness join host Kim Russo to share how they've traded the boardroom for a business dedicated to movement and healing.

At The Flow Co Yoga & Wellness, the experience is intentionally personal. Whether you are there for a yoga class or a wellness treatment, you'll always be greeted by a person—never a computerized menu. The studio's diverse team of instructors and practitioners offers a hands-on, personalized environment where several types of yoga are seamlessly integrated with optional specialized wellness services.

The James Island Wellness Festival

Majesta and Tonya also give us the inside scoop on the James Island Wellness Festival, returning March 21 at Cannon Distillery. This year's event has grown to include over 30 vendors, the majority of which are local, women-owned small businesses. Listen in to learn about the classes, unique vendors, and the freebies you can find at the festival.

• Tickets & Info: TheFlowCoWellness.com
• Studio Phone: (843) 225-4040

Andrea Meier, owner & founder of Andrea Meier, LLC Holistic Wellness Collective, joins host Kim Russo to explore a path toward true alignment. As a collective of women therapists serving the Charleston, SC community, they specialize in helping women navigate anxiety, relationships, trauma, and addiction. By utilizing an integrative holistic approach, Andrea and her team empower women to reconnect with themselves—emotionally, mentally, and physically—to cultivate a life that is grounded, sustainable, and authentically their own.

Discover how addressing the "whole person" can transform your well-being. To connect with the collective, visit andreameierllc.com, email andrea@andreameierllc.com, or call (843) 994-2838.