< Previous10 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 2016From the editorEach May, Coast Monthly celebrates the beach and swimsuit season. It’s been our tradition for years. But May also happens to be the month when the nation celebrates mother-hood. We asked: Why not do both?In this issue, we pay tribute to 10 of the most inspirational women we know. These women are building careers, businesses, communities and strong families. They have grit and grace and are candid about the daily challenges they face. It was important to the moms in this issue — and to us — that we focus on inner and outer beauty. They are, after all, role models to their children. As you’ll see, each woman in this issue wins on both counts.Along with these “Mighty Moms,” you’ll find articles and photos about the annu-al Beach Revue and its Bathing Beauties Contest, a vintage-themed pageant that has become a favorite island way to launch the summer season. Enjoy those stories and so much more.We welcome your feedback at editor@coastmonthly.com.Happy beach season.LAURA ELDERCoast Monthly EditorBeauty and the beachEach year, a lot of generous people and businesses help us with our beach photo shoot for the May issue. The shoot usually takes weeks of planning and a full day to execute. The May is-sue requires a lot of behind-the-scenes help and generosity, talent and skills. We’d be remiss in not thanking this group of Coast Monthly supporters. We extend our sincerest gratitude to:• Sand ‘N Sea Properties, an island-based real estate sales and vacation rental firm that never fails to find us the best location with picture-perfect views and a place for relaxation, wardrobe changes, hair and makeup services.This year, Sand ‘N Sea gave us access to Family Tides, 13030 Bermuda Beach Drive, a charming and cozy beach-front vacation rental just steps from the water;• The skilled crew at Tantalize Tan-ning, 2218 61st St. in Galveston, for providing spray tan services for moms who wanted some added glow;• Ohana Surf & Skate, 2814 ave. R½ in Galveston, for offering bathing suits to any Mighty Mom who wanted one.SPECIAL THANKSCourtesy photoFamily Tides vacation rental at 13030 Bermuda Beach Drive in Galveston.We’d also like to thank our beauty team, the women who offer their talent to style the hair and apply the makeup for these shoots. These women are mighty in their own right and display grace under pres-sure. We’re lucky to call them part of the Coast Monthly team.• Rebecca Rivera, of Total Technique Salon, 3226 13th ave. N., Texas City, 409.945.9542• Michelly Villalpando, of Tangles Salon, 1206 14th St. N., Texas City, 409.945.0007• Karolina Kilbergerova, of Hair Tech Beauty Salon, 16510 Termini-San Luis Pass Road, Galveston, 409.737.4247Photo by Stuart VillanuevaMembers of the Coast Monthly team, Design Editor Melissa Rivera, hair stylist Rebecca Rivera and Photo Editor Jennifer Reynolds, are tired but all smiles after the “Mighty Moms” beach shoot.CONSISTENTLY RANKED AMONG THE TOP TWO PRODUCERS ON GALVESTON ISLAND FOR DOLLAR VOLUME & NUMBER OF CLOSED TRANSACTIONS• Honored 5 times by the Houston Business Journal for Closed Transactions• Honored by H Texas Magazine• Honored by Heritage Texas Properties as 2013 - 2015 Top Producer• Nationally recognized as a Real Trends Top 250 Real Estate Professional for Closed TransactionsSUE JOHNSON, brokerSUE JOHNSON | Broker Associate | 409.682.9050 | sue@heritagetexas.com | heritagetexas.comwww.suejohnsongalveston.com®409.682.9050PIRATES BEACH WEST4202 RUM BAY | $1,500,000SEA ISLE21918 FRIO | $270,000SEA ISLE21511 SAN LUIS PASS | $425,000PIRATES BEACH4112 PELICAN | $379,000LAFITTES COVE 13658 STEWART RD | $515,000SEA ISLE21717 ZACHARY | $398,000PIRATES BEACH4115 PELICAN | $429,000PIRATES BEACH 4111 LONG TOM | $525,000TERRAMAR BEACH 3903 LAGUNA | $260,000SEA ISLE4034 REEVES | $219,000PIRATES BEACH 4231 MAISON ROUGE | $645,000BEACHSIDE VILLAGE11610 BEACHSIDE | $1,095,000SEA ISLE22110 DEAF SMITH | $449,000PIRATES BEACH 13822 PIRATES BEACH BLVD. | $339,900SEA ISLE4130 KENT | $289,900PIRATES BEACH3705 MARINA | $239,90012 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 2016ShorelinesHere’s what readers are saying about last month’s Coastal Cowboy issue.At coastmonthly.com:As the daughter of a longtime rancher in Galveston County, your story brought back many great memories. My dad knew and ran cattle with Kiddo Tacquard, and many of the longtime Galveston/Hitchcock ranchers in the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. I remember one cattle drive from pastureland that was once known as “Flamingo Isle,” behind Hitchcock, to the Tacquard Ranch. That land is now known as “Harborwalk.” This was necessary because of an approaching hurricane. Thanks for the fine tribute to a group of hardworking men and women carrying on a tradition!– Lynette Speaker LindseyMy grandfather ranched in South Texas most his life. It was a pleasure to read this article in the Coast Monthly!– William BeckhamWe, the reading public, tend to take things for granted, such as reading articles as the one today on raising cattle in Gal-veston County. Now that I have firsthand knowledge of the work behind the scenes to produce a magazine like Coast Monthly, I sincerely appreciate the attention to detail presented by Sue Mayfield Geiger in her article on me in the latest Coast issue.– Gilbert GustafsonGreat write-up Zach Tate. Matt “Scootch” Appleby is a great guy and inspiration to all. We should all have such a positive attitude, handicapped or not!– Gary IrwinGreat article on Margaret Cherry. What a wonderful contribution she makes to the horticulture industry. Lovely pictures!– Patricia StoneOn Facebook:I knew Kiddo Tacquard, old coot. He was such a hoot. Every Sunday, he drove into town, that being Santa Fe, to Busy Bee — now no longer standing — to get his and Aunt Emma’s, his wife of many many, many years, lunch. You didn’t get behind him when he drove, it would take you two hours to get where you were going; he was in no rush. I lived out there for five years and enjoyed every minute of it.– Janet Ward-HartAwesome edition! We know those guys! And not a one that I would not “ride the riv-er with!” True blue Texans, to a man! Great writing, great photos, incredible stories ... just what we have come to expect from the best magazine in the Lone Star State!– Jim GuidryYou have a fine magazine. My wife and I always save it for last to read ... kind of like a delicious dessert that is enjoyable to just savor each bite.– Lew FincherThere is so much to read in this issue! OK, I also love the recipes.– Rick WadeThe magazine is always such a sharp fin-ished product, it is a very good ambassador for us Gulf Coast peeps and businesses.– Michael Alan BashamPhoto by Zach TateLeague City bassist Matt “Scootch” Appleby’s determination to pursue his passions after losing his left leg in a motorcycle accident has been an inspiration to others.Photo by Jennifer ReynoldsLisa Kinney Turrentine holds a photo of her grandfather, Kiddo Tacquard, on his horse on the family’s Santa Fe ranch.18300 St. John DriveNassau Bay, TX 77058TAKING TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH MEANS MORE TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS.For many women, family and career come first. That’s why Houston Methodist makes it easier to fit your health into your busy routine. You’ll receive personalized preventive and wellness care you need to live the healthy life you want. And when necessary, you have access to the most advanced technology and specialty services available.See our women’s specialists for• Gynecologic services including well-woman exams• Obstetrics, pregnancy and reproductive health• Mammograms and breast cancer treatment• Osteoporosis prevention and detectionVisit houstonmethodist.org/womens-health to learn more or call 281.333.8899 for an appointment.Being a mom is work enough. But the women featured in this issue nurture their children and care for their families, all while owning their own businesses, fighting crime, teaching or healing others. We think that makes them some of the mightiest women on the upper Texas Coast.Joneka Loyd, a Galveston police officer, introduces her son, Josiah, 7 months, to the beach.Mom powerBeing a mom isn’t easy, but these women wouldn’t have it any other wayPhotos by Stuart Villanueva16 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 2016Mighty MomsAge: 42Children: Ellie Doggett, 12; Roy Doggett, 11Spouse: Peter BerginOccupation: Fitness professional and owner, with her husband, of Urban Health and Fitness, Total Fitness and Island Boot CampCity: GalvestonLe BerginHow do you define strength? Dignity and composure under pressure, with positive energy, creates a motivation and will for constant improvement.What have you sacrificed as a mom? Time.What have you gained from being a mom? Integrity, selflessness, compassion and courage.How do you find balance in your life? I have my priorities that never change. I constantly remind myself of them and regain my center. When I work my priorities, the rest follows, but as soon as the scale shifts, I have to readjust to the balance.What’s your health and fitness rou-tine? Exercise is a celebration of ability; there-fore, I respect the challenge. I try to get three weight-training sessions in per week and they have to be worth it. I don’t like wasting time in my workouts. My wellness and performance are directly linked to my nutrition. I am the most successful when I follow a very mechan-ical and methodical eating routine five to six days per week. It allows me to have freedom on weekends to recuperate missing calories or rejuvenate my metabolism and enjoy myself.What’s your guilty pleasure? any pastry, cakes, cookies and Champagne.What would you tell a new mother? My mother told me, “Pick your battles.” I like that.Le Bergin plays Frisbee on the beach with her children, Ellie and Roy. Bergin’s hair and tan by LuLu’s The Salon and Day Spa, 5205 Ave. U, Galveston, 409.744.5323. Makeup by Michelly Villalpando of Tangles Salon, 1206 14th St. N., Texas City, 409.945.0007.What’s the mightiest thing you’ve ever done? I became a mother. All registrants are invited to purchase and assemble a pre-fabricated lemonade stand at the “Spark a Dream” event, Saturday, April 16, 9:30 am, at Village Hardware, 6627 Stewart Road. See us at Bark in the Park for the Best Tasting Contest, Saturday, April 30, 10 am, Kempner Park All Lemonade Day participants will come together for Spirit Night, May 5, 5:30 pm, at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, to turn in their completed accounting results worksheet from their entrepreneur workbooks, and to receive one free ticket to Schlitterbahn Waterpark Galveston.SUNDAY MAY 1, 2016LEMONADE DAY STAND LOCATIONS: Pure & Sweet - 3628 Ball Avenue, Galveston Glitter Girls Lemonade - Fit Tri Run 518 23rd Street, Galveston J & J’s Lemonade - Leons BBQ - 5427 Broadway, Galveston Salty Lemonade - 2002 Post Office Street, Galveston Melon Head - Schlitterbahn 2026 Lockheed Road, Galveston Alina Lemonade Stand - Kroger 3541 Palmer Hwy, Texas City (Saturday April 30th) Lemonicious - Red Roof Inn, 5914 Seawall Blvd, Galveston Jace - Island Bicycle - 1808 Seawall Autumn & Anastasya - 4142 Broadway, Galveston Andrew & Hailey - Health Matters - 6125 Stewart Road, Galveston Aliyan - 1601 Ball St, Galveston Cora & Emma - Tin Cups - 9020 Stewart Road, Galveston Vincent & Javier Nopalera - Galveston Grill, 5001 Broadway Ave J, Galveston & 21st & 24th St., Texas City Joshua & Destiny - Coastal Flooring - 1924 45th St. Galveston Melody & Zoe - 4124 Broadway, Galveston Jacob – Island Bicycle - 1808 Seawall, Galveston Abby - Moody Mansion - 2618 Broadway, Galveston Che Lemonade - Momma Teresa’s - 22nd & Post Office, Galveston “Mad As A Hatter Lemonade” - Moody Gardens Visitors Center””REGISTER NOW!RRTo join the ranks of our young entrepreneurs, call or email Gina Spagnola at the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce (409) 763-5326 gspagnola@galvestonchamber.com, connect with us at galveston.lemonadeday.org,or visit our offices at 2228 Mechanic St., Suite 101, Galveston.On Sunday, May 1st, more than 1,500 kids across Galveston County will become entrepreneurs by setting up lemonade stands. Kids will learn goal setting, planning, budgeting, recruiting investors, and how to start a small business.Set a Goal. Make a Plan. Work the Plan. Achieve your Dream. Youth of all ages - from pre-K through high school, across Galveston County can register to set up an official Lemonade Day stand. Upon registering, participants receive a backpack with an entrepreneur workbook that teaches the 14 lessons of Lemonade Day. CALLING ALL YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!JOIN US FOR GALVESTON COUNTY’S FIFTH ANNUALOIN US FOR GALVESTON COUNTY’S FIFTH ANNUSupport our youths’ small business by purchasing a glass of lemonade on Lemonade Day Galveston County!18 COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 2016Mighty MomsAge: 48Children: Kai, 10Spouse: Peter Davis, chief of Galveston Island Beach PatrolOccupation: associate professor of English, Department of Liberal Studies, Texas a&M University at GalvestonCity: GalvestonCarol Bunch DavisWhat’s your health and fitness routine? I don’t have one. Kai and Peter are pescatarians (a person who eats fish but not other types of meat) and I generally follow them, but I do “go rogue” once a week and eat whatever I want. This time of year, we spend a lot more time on the beach, either walking our dogs, Riddick and Bruiser, or riding our bikes. I also go to McGuire-Dent when I can, and because Kai does taekwondo, Peter and I have tried it out and want to make it a family fitness routine.What’s your guilty pleasure? The B4 at Pho 18 and “Scandal.”What would you tell a new mother? I spent so much time reading all of the books and getting advice and while it was helpful, I was at my best with man-aging all of the newborn challenges when I relaxed and followed my instincts. Wish someone had told me to, “Just relax. It’s all going to be fine.”Carol Bunch Davis sits on the beach with her daughter Kai, 10, and dog Bruiser.What’s the mightiest thing you’ve ever done? Multitasking — juggling family life and work life — is an ongoing project. The mightiest thing I’ve ever done is currently in progress.How do you define strength? The abili-ty to trust my instincts and to honestly admit my vulnerabilities and anxieties, to address them as best as I can, and to move forward.What have you sacrificed as a mom? My life is different than it was 11 years ago, but I don’t think I’ve really sacrificed anything. My priorities have changed. I do most of the same things now as I did before, but I don’t have the same amount of down time that I once had.What have you gained from being a mom? I’ve definitely gained perspective on what really matters to me, more empa-thy and much greater appreciation for my husband and my parents. I’ve also gained a terrific daughter whose take on nearly every-thing requires me to look at the world from a different, more imaginative perspective. She encourages me to see the possibilities in everything.How do you find balance in your life? It can be a challenge, but I try to listen to my inner voice rather than being distract-ed by external noise and to make choices about the next right thing to do based on what I know I need to be effective. COASTMONTHLY.COM / May 2016 19RE/MAX LEAding EdgE409-744-33003616 7 Mile Rd.Galveston, TX 77554The Tom and Gerri Team409-789-1672The Sincox Team281-413-0222Frank Burgy 409-771-4773Ryan Moody409-599-1818Kelly Kelley281-794-9463Susanna Mayberry409-234-6618Linda Landrum409-599-8214Rob Roy281-445-5000Nicki Huprich409-599-0490SELLING OR BUYING? ContACt youR LoCAL REAL EstAtE EXpERts foR A fREE MARkEt EvALuAtionNext >