Whitney Long

The Southern Coterie, Co-Founder

The Southern C is a virtual front porch for Southern creatives and entrepreneurs. Designed to offer a community of passionate business owners, makers and doers the opportunity to connect, collaborate and create, the “Southern C” is capturing the South’s entrepreneurial renaissance one post at a time. From “get to know” Q&A’s to inspirational start-up stories, to tips from the top names in the media, blogging, and business community, the “Southern C” is the virtual version of a traditional front porch – a laid-back gathering place to share, inspire, encourage and nurture creative minds.

The Southern C Summit, Co-Founder

The Southern C Summit is The Southern Coterie’s live event, bringing the online content and connections to life offering attendees a niche multi-day conference combining
educational and inspirational sessions with the best and brightest names in Southern business and branding. Intermingled with phenomenal food, drink and inspiring locales all while fostering a strong sense of community.

A selection of past presenters include: TIBI Owner & Creative Director, Amy Smilovic; Southern Living Magazine Editors, Erin Shaw Street & Hunter Lewis; Glitter Guide Editorial Director, Caitlin Moran; Matchbook Editorial Director and Co-founder, Katie Armour; Blue Ion Founding Partner, Robert Prioleau; Charlie Publisher & Owner, Caroline Nuttall; Southern Proper Creative Director and Gadabout Blog Founder, Hanna Seabrook, Salt & Styled author and stylist, Libbie Summers; Award-winning consultant, nationally acclaimed speaker, & Emmy award-winner Ryan Dohrn.

Freelance Stylist, Writer, Scout and Field Editor 1999-2006
Coastal Living, Southern Accents, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, special interest titles

Marketing Director 1997 - 1999
Golden Isles Financial Holdings
St. Simons Island/Brunswick, GA