2020 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Alicia

By Brandi Stage / February 22, 2022

“Beauty is kindness and you never know how your kinds words can help another woman who is struggling.” Tell us about yourself, Alicia! My name is Alicia Nelson. I was born and raised in Hawaii where I was a single mom of two for 18 years. Despite many years of food stamps and struggles, I…

2020 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Jennifer

By Brandi Stage / February 15, 2022

“I have been knocked to my knees too many times to count. Inner beauty can come from looking in the mirror and saying, ‘Okay, okay I’m laughing!’” Tell us about yourself, Jennifer! I am 56 years old, and I’ve been a flight attendant for Delta Airlines since I was 22. I intend on dying on…

2020 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Chantal

By Brandi Stage / February 8, 2022

“We all have something special within us, in our soul from the moment of conception. If we are able to let that truly shine, our outward appearance become lagniappe.”   Tell us about yourself, Chantal! I am Chantal Louise Derouen Krause. I am the Mom of an amazing daughter and 3 amazing sons, all grown…

2020 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Dawn

By Brandi Stage / February 1, 2022

“When I enabled myself to really focus on my own thoughts and dreams, I came into myself – into the beauty that is me.”   Tell us about yourself, Dawn! I’m a Transformation Life and Business Coach, Motivational Speaker, Best selling Authors and Visionary Author. My passion is accompanying women and men alike truly discover…

2020 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Suzette

By Brandi Stage / January 25, 2022

“Beauty comes from within. If you feel comfortable with who you are and confident on the inside, your true beauty will shine through.”   Tell us about yourself, Suzette! I am 53 years old and the mother of 2 daughters who are 27 and 22. I have been an X-ray technologist for 29 years. I…

2020 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Lisa

By Brandi Stage / January 11, 2022

“After being in an abusive marriage for 10 years, I realized that it did not matter what others thought of me. True beauty is not your looks; it is what is in your heart.”   About Lisa: Lisa is the Executive Director with Bethel Free Health Clinic. She is married to Bob Parker and together…

2021 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Nancy

By Brandi Stage / January 4, 2022

“Believe in the truths that are written about you by God. Make them your identity and foundation.”   Meet Nancy: I am 42 years of age. I am a wife, a mother, and a believer and follower of Jesus Christ. I am a Beauty Advisor at Belk Department Store with 20 years of service to…

2021 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Jan

By Brandi Stage / December 28, 2021

“I’ll never be a size 4 (or even a 10), but I can be healthy and happy with the real me.”   Tell us about yourself, Jan! I’m a single female, recently retired, who is all about my family and friends. Everything I have is through the grace of God and my own hard work.…

2021 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Karen

By Brandi Stage / December 21, 2021

“We are wonderfully created and we have a purpose. As women, I believe that we should do our best to empower each other and never knock each other down.”   Tell us about yourself, Karen! I am a 53 year old mother of 3 beautiful girls. I have been married 9 years to Greg, the…

2021 Bold Beautiful Perfect: Nancy

By Brandi Stage / December 14, 2021

“Physical beauty changes as you go through life, but inner beauty is eternal.“   Tell us about yourself, Nancy! I am a child of God, daughter, mother, and friend. I am blessed to have been given such a wonderful life! I am a single mom of two wonderful boys. Avery (22) is my oldest and…

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Brandi Stage is a portrait photographer recognized by the prestigious International Photography Awards and based in Diamondhead, MS. She creates an exceptional magazine-style photo shoot and timeless heirloom portraits for women, men, children and pets in her studio or on location.