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STEPHANIE PAOLETTI
SWEET ENCHANTMENTS BY FBH
1056 Thorn Ave., Ocean Springs 228.278.8229 Stephanie@fbhos.com
As an architecture major, Stephanie
Paoletti decided she wanted a more
exciting job. “After thinking about my
childhood memories in the kitchen, I decided that culinary school was the path for me. I did not want to be a pastry chef, but found that my love for math and science paved the way to pastry, and my architecture background led to intricate cake decorating.”
She competed on the national level for best student chef and came in second. She’s also been on The Food Network and featured as a Rising Chef in South Florida. Having her dessert featured in a Florida newspaper is the moment that made the biggest impact on her career. “This moment was about confidence and self esteem.”
Being with friends, running, drinking wine, and nights in her front porch hammock are things she enjoys.
Kandice Phifer. Marisa Stringer.
MARISA STRINGER, FNP-BC, CANS
NuVisage Cosmetics at Pine Belt Dermatology
Marisa Stringer is a highly skilled family nurse practitioner and certified aesthetic nurse specialist with 20 years of experience in the medical field. She loves being able to make an impact on the lives of her patients. “Hearing a heartfelt thank you from them gives me so much validation that what I’m doing is truly beneficial,” she explains.
KANDICE PHIFER, PA-C
Pine Belt Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
Kandice Phifer has known she wanted to go into the healthcare field since her junior year of high school. “My anatomy teacher was a physician assistant and he informed me about the field and how to succeed in it,” she says. “I haven’t looked back since.” She is proud to have followed her dream of graduating PA school and participating in clinics across the globe.
Pine Belt Dermatology & Skin Cancer Center
1009 Tommy Munro Dr., Ste. A, Biloxi | 228.232.0872
www.pinebeltderm.com | Facebook @NuVisage at PBD of Biloxi
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