Stacey Gardin is a multi-talented woman who has made it her mission to help people recognize their self-worth and inspire them to share their unique talents with the world. Her diverse background in the arts, media, and business has given her a unique perspective on what it takes to succeed in today’s world.  More importantly, that the definition of success is not universal, but personal.

After leaving the country to move to Trinidad and Tobago, her family settled in South Carolina.  At 15, Stacey started modeling and acting.  Her talent and charisma led her to place Top 15 at Miss SC USA and be featured in various media forms from magazine covers to commercials.

In 2020, she published her first book, “Mandy: Tangled in a Web,” a fun children’s story that teaches the value of honesty and patience.  Her book was inspired by her own story of learning to be true to herself and patient to receive the best things in life.

She graduated from USC Upstate with a Communications degree and studied Spanish abroad at the University of Salamanca. In 2011, she founded Stacey Gardin Portraits, a full-service portrait studio that has since become one of the most sought-after studios in the Upstate. Beyond her photography ventures, Stacey is a mentor, a coach, and a facilitator with Village Launch. 

When she isn’t working, you can find her in her garden or spending time with her husband and family.  When she’s not traveling, she loves to watch foreign films and television shows to nurture her love of linguistics and culture.

In all her endeavors, Stacey remains committed to her core belief that everyone has something valuable to offer the world. Through her work and her example, she inspires others to recognize their worth and share their phenomenal gifts with others.