Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) champions the role of international trade professionals, particularly women in Charleston and throughout South Carolina

September Lunch Meeting

with Pixie Paula Dezzutti


Last chance to register for next week's lunch and update from local Entrepreneur, Pixie Paula Dezzutti!

Deadline to sign up is Thursday September 5th by EOD.


Pixie Paula Dezzutti, mother of nine, grandmother of 10, author, multi-entrepreneur, founder and CEO of game changing companies, has established herself as a force to be reckoned with, taking on challenges in the most regulated, traditionally male dominated industries to help drive them forward.


With decades of experience in finance, real estate, and cutting edge technology, Pixie is owner of Striped Pig Distillery; Ghost Monkey Brewery; Skirt Magazine, celebrating 30 years of women’s empowerment; and recently recognized as Forbes Top 50 over 50.


Pixie has a solid track record of delivering socially responsible beverages within the trillion dollar industry, while simultaneously impacting the economic empowerment of communities through her entrepreneurial initiatives, such as the Sip & Share program she founded over a decade ago to help dollars from spirits sales go back into the community. Pixie’s unparalleled determination has had immeasurable impact and led her to achieving many coveted firsts, including launching the first Bourbon NFT on the Blockchain, Charleston Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential, Low Country Influential Magazine’s “Force of nature”, Charleston Regional Business Journal’s 2023 Woman of Influence, Southeastern Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Inspirational Woman Of The Year, and Atlanta’s Chamber of Commerce 2022 International Woman of the Year. Her four generational award-winning company Local Choice Spirits is featured in Inc. Magazine’s 2024 Inc. Regionals: Southeast list of the fastest-growing private companies in America and is also designated as an SC Top 50 Company.


Author of Amazon #1 best seller Alphabet Soup: The ABCs of NFTs and Other Blockchain Acronyms, Pixie loves to write and is dedicated to sharing her lessons learned in business. Ignited by a desire to elevate women in business and beyond, Pixie also serves as a mentor and volunteer to support community organizations and budding entrepreneurs, being a highly sought after speaker and coach. Through Skirt. Magazine, she launched the non-profit MiniSkirt and is spearheading an enrichment program for young women (14-24) who would like to learn entrepreneurship, financial literacy and the skills to build a life of excellence, putting them in the position to achieve a brighter future.


Ms. Dezzutti is also a celebrity judge for the Mrs. America Pageant, now in its 42nd year at Westgate Resorts, Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Register Here

When: Tuesday, September 10, 2024

11:45am - 1:15pm


Where: Crowne Plaza Charleston

4831 Tanger Outlet Blvd

North Charleston, SC 29418


Cost: $30 Members, $35 non-members

The College of Charleston School of Business GBRC

Mentor Match Program


This program is a great avenue to connect College of Charleston International Business/Business majors with business professionals. 

 The program would enable students to:

 -have a mentor or someone they can reach out to for professional advice.

 -gain more knowledge of careers opportunities for international business/business majors. 

 -learn how to prepare for gainful employment and have an idea of what to expect after graduating from college.

 -get information on how to be prepared to achieve success at the workplace.

 -have guidance on soft skills communication, connection generation and maintenance, career advice, support, among others.


Business Professionals interested in serving as a Mentor can please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/6HPtSzidJHiuAspe8


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