About Us
A sisterhood built on service, connection, and growth.
Ladies In Pearls Serving & Connecting (LIPSC) is a vibrant and diversified community of women 25 and older who believe in the power of intentional connection, service, and personal growth.
Our Mission
At Ladies In Pearls Serving & Connecting (LIPSC), our mission is to create a safe, uplifting space where women of all backgrounds can connect, share energy, and grow together.
Our Vision
We envision a powerful and unified sisterhood where women draw strength from one another, exchange positive energy, and feel empowered to grow in self-love and mindset through meaningful connection and purposeful service.
Service Area
LIPSC serves women and senior communities throughout Columbia, South Carolina, the surrounding Midlands, and Sumter.
Core Values
What we stand on
Authentic Sisterhood
We show up for one another honestly — no performance, no pretense, just real connection.
Compassionate Service
We pour into others through heartfelt action, from a senior's hand to a neighbor in need.
Mindset Growth
We believe confidence and self-love are practices, not accidents — worth building together.
Purposeful Connection
Every gathering, visit, and conversation is designed to mean something, not just fill a calendar.
Founder Story
Lanette Gass
Founder & President
“Live while you're Living.”
Because every season of life is an opportunity to grow, serve, connect, and leave a lasting legacy.
Lanette Gass is the visionary Founder and President of Ladies In Pearls Serving & Connecting (LIPSC), an elite women's social club and community dedicated to empowering women to grow, serve, and connect through meaningful relationships, personal development, elegant social experiences, and community outreach.
With more than 35 years of experience in healthcare administration and over 25 years of leadership, Lanette has built a career centered on serving others, developing people, strengthening teams, and creating positive, lasting impact. Throughout her professional journey, one truth has remained constant: genuine connection has the power to transform lives.
Driven by a passion for bringing women together, Lanette founded LIPSC to create a welcoming space where women from all walks of life can build authentic friendships, encourage one another, invest in personal growth, and serve their communities with purpose. She believes every woman carries unique gifts, wisdom, and experiences — what she affectionately calls "Pearls" — that deserve to be shared.
Beyond her work with LIPSC, Lanette is a speaker, mentor, and mindset growth and self-love coach, committed to helping women build confidence, embrace their purpose, cultivate meaningful relationships, and become the very best version of themselves. Her mission is to inspire women not only to succeed professionally but also to thrive personally, emotionally, and spiritually.
One of LIPSC's signature outreach initiatives is the Nail Polishing Ministry, where volunteers visit senior communities to provide nail care, conversation, encouragement, and companionship — sharing dignity, joy, and love one woman at a time.
Whether she is leading an elegant brunch, facilitating a signature connection experience, mentoring women, or serving her community, Lanette's heart remains the same: to create environments where women feel seen, valued, empowered, and inspired to live with confidence and purpose.
Board Members
The women guiding LIPSC
Eartha (Chelle) Carter
Board Member
Eartha “Chelle” Carter is a native of Sumter, South Carolina, and a dedicated banking professional with 20 years of experience in financial services. As a Member Services Representative and Loan Interviewer, she assists members with understanding financial products and services, navigating the lending process, and identifying options that support their individual financial needs and goals. Her career reflects a strong commitment to service, confidentiality, and building trusted relationships.
As a LIPSC Board Member, Eartha is honored to share her knowledge, passion, and enthusiasm with women from all walks of life. She believes in the power of connection, leadership, financial empowerment, and giving back to the community.
Eartha enjoys traveling, shopping, bowling, and spending quality time with her family. Through her service with LIPSC, she looks forward to inspiring others, building meaningful relationships, and positively impacting the Columbia and Sumter communities.
Dr. Sabrina Dailey
Board Member
Dr. Sabrina Dailey brings over 36 years of deep-rooted expertise in the dental industry to her role on the Board of Directors for LIPSC. Her career began in the United States Navy as a Dental Assistant, a foundation that propelled her to pursue a degree in Dental Hygiene and ultimately earn her Doctor of Dental Surgery.
As the owner of Simply Smile Family Dentistry and Simply Smile Northeast in Columbia, South Carolina, Dr. Dailey is a respected leader in her field. She is an active member of the American Dental Association, the South Carolina Dental Association, and the Greater Columbia Dental Association. Driven by the belief that oral health is a critical component of total body wellness, she frequently volunteers her time for community “Free Dental Days” to provide essential care to those in need.
As a member of the Board of Directors of LIPSC, Dr. Dailey is dedicated to fostering an environment where women from all backgrounds can connect, share energy, and experience collective growth, as well as servicing the community. She is beyond honored to support the vision of LIPSC, alongside those who believe in the power of intentional connection, service, and community.
A native of Georgia who now calls South Carolina home, she balances her professional life with a passion for teaching Zumba, staying active, traveling, and cheering for her favorite football and basketball teams with her family.
Riquita Maxfield Smith
Board Member
Riquita Smith is a retired Cost/Price Analyst with more than 20 years of experience in budgeting, finance, and procurement. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to helping organizations enhance operational efficiency while fostering meaningful relationships that positively impact the communities they serve.
A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Riquita embodies the principles of sisterhood and service, values that closely align with the mission of LIPSC. As a dedicated member of the LIPSC Board of Directors, she works to advance the organization’s purpose of connecting, encouraging, and empowering women, striving to leave a lasting and meaningful imprint on the community. Guided by her belief in authentic relationships, service, and collective uplift, she is honored to help move LIPSC’s vision forward.
In her free time, Riquita enjoys spending time with family, traveling, giving back through service and charitable donations, shopping, and celebrating the joy of all things Christmas.
Future Goals
LIPSC is growing toward expanding our Nail Ministry to more senior living communities across the Midlands, deepening our women's empowerment programming, and launching Pearls for the Next Generation — a future youth mentoring initiative for the next generation of women we serve.