Empowering Women: Deirdre Prescott

Deirdre Prescott Founder, President, and Chief Wealth Strategist Sandy Cove Advisors 37 Derby St. Suite 5, Hingham 617-622-1500 sandycoveadvisors.com What kind of clients do you serve? Sandy Cove was founded 10 years ago, after recognizing the South Shore was missing a firm with a highly personalized approach to delivering financial advice. We have many types of … Read more

Empowering Women: Kellie Lynch

Kellie Lynch Owner of Balance Studio, Cohasset 15 Depot Ct., Cohasset 339-337-3660 balancestudiocohasset.com What is the most gratifying aspect of your job? I love helping people find the healthiest and happiest version of themselves. Building strength, getting fit and healthy and dealing with stress in a mindful way paves a beautiful path to happiness and … Read more

Empowering Women: Sarah Hinchey

Sarah Hinchey Portrait Photographer Hingham 617-997-6604 sarahhinchey.com What inspires you about portrait photography? It is my passion to instill a sense of self-love and self-value in every single woman who walks into my studio. I’ve been photographing women for the last decade, and we all do the same thing: we step in front of the … Read more

Empowering Women: Nanette Walsh

Nanette from La Petit Maison

Nanette Walsh Owner of La Petite Maison 142 North St. Hingham 781-741-8393 lapetitemaison.us What are three words people might use to describe you? I am a savvy shopper (I have a good eye), devoted Francophile, and creative. What do you love most about French decor/lifestyle?   French décor is effortlessly chic and has exceptional design. … Read more

Empowering Women: Kim Nawoichik

Kim Nawoichik Certified Dental Assistant and Practice Manager, Artistic Dentistry 125 Webster St., Hanover 781-878-7333 artisticdentistryhanover.com How has your role evolved over the years? I started working at Artistic Dentistry 32 years ago as a lab assistant. I was 17 years old and in my junior year of high school. After graduating, I attended dental … Read more

Empowering Women: Diana Cousineau Aveni 

Diana Cousineau Aveni

Diana Cousineau Aveni Artist, Author, Chef, Designer  Owner of Hingham Furniture & Design and Framing Concepts    44 North St., Hingham; 36 Finnell Drive, Weymouth 781-875-3255 hinghamfurnituredesign.com What is unique about your Hingham showroom? I purchased the historical property in August of 2015, renovated the entire building, and was open for business that November. The shopping experience … Read more

Empowering Women: Danielle G. Van Ess

Empowering Women: Danielle G. Van Ess

Danielle G. Van Ess Owner, Attorney and Counselor at Law, DGVE Law®  61 South St., Hingham 781-740-0848 dgvelaw.com What inspired you to open your own law firm? I founded my law firm, DGVE law, in September of 2008 to practice law the way I believe it should always be. My vision was for a new … Read more

Better Together: She’s Local launches the first annual South Shore Conference for Women

South Shore Conference for Women

After driving from her home on Cape Cod to attend the sold-out She’s Local MetroWest Conference for Women last year, Michelle Woodbrey, CEO of 2Sisters Senior Living Advisors, felt both inspired and motivated. Marching up to the event’s organizer, She’s Local President Jen Maseda, Woodbrey shook her hand and said, “We need a conference like … Read more

Beach Bound

If you’re planning on driving out on Duxbury Beach (or spending a day on one of the South Shore’s other sandy shores) you’ll need to pack appropriate gear. Here are some great items that will help make your beach excursion an enjoyable experience.  A stainless steel Rambler Wine Tumbler by Yeti is built for laid-back … Read more

Worth Her Salt

Lily Leedom and her team at Duxbury Saltworks tap into one of the South Shore’s most obvious resources.  By Kelly Chase — Photography by Derrick Zellman “There’s a long history of salt-making in this region and, of course, in the world, with the proliferation of oyster farms in Duxbury, I thought, why are we importing salt … Read more

The Road To Wellness

What every runner should know about race prep and recovery Photography by Kjeld Mahoney From quiet forest trails to scenic seaside roads, the South Shore has no shortage of great places to run. Whether you’re a fan of the 5k or a dedicated marathoner, it’s important to take good care of your body before and … Read more