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Jaclyn Rawls
Owner
Jaclyn Rawls’s greatest inspiration for pursuing her career came from her children because she wanted
to show her three daughters the value of following their dreams. Her lifelong love of fashion began with shopping trips alongside her grandmother, where they would spend hours trying on clothes—sometimes just for fun. That early passion eventually led Rawls to the boutique world, a place she said feels like the perfect fit for her love of fashion, style, and connection.
This year, Ivory Rose Boutique celebrated its inaugural anniversary in downtown Ocean Springs,
a milestone Rawls described as a dream realized.
She said the best part of her work is helping women find clothing that inspires them and makes them feel beautiful, as well as building meaningful relationships with her customers.
Her proudest achievements include her family and opening her storefront, while one of her greatest challenges has been creating a healthy balance between her personal and professional life.
Rawls volunteers with the PTO at her children’s schools and supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her advice to aspiring women entrepreneurs is, “Stay in your lane, never measure yourself against anyone else, and enjoy the ride—the reward is much greater than the climb.”
IVORY ROSE BOUTIQUE
1218 Government St., Ste. B, Ocean Springs 228.872.1906 www.ivoryroseboutique.net Facebook @ivoryroseboutique Instragram @ivory.rose.boutique
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