D
estin is home to so many strong women from
every walk of life that are full of talent and
following their passions. Whether you were
born here on the beautiful Emerald Coast, or
you came to visit and never left, these sandy shores
can fulfill all of your dreams. Destin holds exciting
opportunities around every corner and just like the
women who call here home, the beauty is more than skin
deep. Like peeling back the layers of an onion, the more
you search, the more fresh layers you discover. If you are
looking to further your career, Destin is brimming with
opportunities for the professional woman and there are
options for everyone here. Once you arrive in Destin,
Florida, you’ll never want to leave. The girl power
movement here on the Emerald Coast is strong, and
continues to grow every day.
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K
aren Brown
is a Licensed
Aesthetician,
skin care therapist
and owner of Spa98
in Miramar Beach,
Florida. With over 5
years of experience and
continued education
and training, she offers a
luxurious spa experience
at an affordable price.
Certifi ed and trained
in customized facials,
chemical peels, full
body waxing, and
more, her clients always
leave feeling their best.
She seeks to provide
ultimate skincare
products and treatments
tailored to each
individual’s needs while
achieving the best result
for the nature of the
service. Her business
recently received
recognition in the inaugural MINDBODY Visionary Awards, given
for business excellence in fi tness, beauty, and wellness industries.
Karen and her team regularly receive and continue to pursue further
education, remain teachable, and provide the best service to their
clients. Whether you are looking for a routine wax or skincare
treatment, Spa98 is the place to go to receive exceptional service with
Aestheticians who listen, learn, and care for each client. To book your
next skincare service with the experts at Spa98, call 850.269.2100 or
fi nd Spa98 on the MINDBODY App.
F
or more than a
decade, Farrar
has represented
clients of all sizes in a
variety of transactional
matters, including
entity formation,
organization and
governance, securities
and fi nancing, business
transactions and
planning, contract
preparation, and
intellectual property
protection. In April,
2017 Farrar and her
law partner Kirby
H. Williams opened
Barker Williams,
PLLC, to create a
corporate and real
estate transactional
law fi rm committed to
serving clients and the
community well. Farrar
and Kirby, along with
Christy Mooney, also
own Shoreline Title, LLC, a title company providing title insurance
and real estate closings.
Farrar’s clients span a wide range of industries, including real estate,
hospitality, technology, and healthcare. Farrar enjoys helping her
clients grow and expand their businesses through fi nancing, private
securities offerings, joint ventures, and acquisitions. She regularly
assists individuals and companies in the purchase, sale and combination
of businesses.
Farrar and her husband Kelly have three young children, Briggs,
Ann James, and Anne Moise, and two dogs, Divot and Bogey. Farrar
is active in her church and community serving in youth ministry and
on several not-for-profi t boards, including Yaya’s House, Inc., an
organization she co-founded to support the Haitian orphanage where
her youngest daughter lived before her adoption.
Attorney,
Barker Williams Attorneys at Law
FARRAR J
. BARKER
850.308.7033
60 Clayton Lane, Suite B
Santa Rosa Beach
Owner / Licensed Aesthetician,
Spa98
KAREN
BROWN
850.269.2100
12273 US Highway 98 W, Ste. 115
Miramar Beach
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Courtney Murray
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