The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Julianna Boone
Party Barn Play Adventure has been a dream of mine since my oldest child, Asher (5), was little. During those years as a stay-at-home mom, I cherished every moment, but it could also feel lonely at times — especially when my husband, a lineman, was away working storms. Read more>>
Kelly MacDonald
My father was in the Airforce so when I was two, we moved to Italy then Germany until moving to Charleston for high school and college at CofC. I started drawing adamantly when I was four and never stopped, I think part of that was living off base in a foreign country I didn’t speak the language of. Read more>>
Nicky Dexter
What started as a simple hobby has grown into something genuinely fun, fulfilling, and surprisingly meaningful for me. I fell in love with polymer clay because it’s such a forgiving, versatile medium. There’s very little you can’t do with it if you’re willing to experiment. Read more>>
Debra King
I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and I recall that I enjoyed reading and learning as far back as I can remember. My parents were very conservative and we attended church regularly and participated in community events. I have many fond memories of a safe and positive upbringing. My parents modeled hard work, community involvement, and caring for others. Read more>>
Laura Griffith Garland
When I look back, my story feels like two rivers — science and spirituality — running alongside each other for years before finally merging into the work I do today. I earned my Ph.D. in Earth & Planetary Sciences in 1998, studying the hydrothermal systems on Mars and what they reveal about the conditions necessary for life. Read more>>
Nigel Butler
Well, my brother and I have been working in media production with our company, Butler Media Productions for about 5 years now. Our first feature film was a ‘so bad it’s funny’ Christmas comedy called, ‘Secret Santa: A Christmas Adventure’ which comes around annually to haunt us. Read more>>
Micheal Green
MikeMikes started from helping people long before it was a business. Micheal “MikeMike” Green was always the one family and friends called when their phones froze, computers crashed, or they needed help with technology. After years of fixing devices, teaching people how to use them, and solving tech problems for free — he realized this was more than just a skill. Read more>>
Josh Catigano
The Real Estate industry has been kind to me over the years. I started over 20 years ago as a realtor here in Charleston and fell in love with the helping clients secure their dream homes or fulfilling their American Dream. It’s a pretty special occupation and I never took for granted the ability to be a part of that experience for buyers. Read more>>
Diana Bouchillon
My journey into the world of travel began long before I became a travel advisor. I started my career as a private chef in New York City, working for several well-known and high-profile clients. My work took me from the Hamptons and Montauk to Fisher Island, Florida—and even aboard a yacht sailing through the South of France and Italy. Read more>>
Julie Bass
Thank you so much, I’m truly honored to share my story. My path into psychiatry has been shaped by both professional and deeply personal experiences. I completed my undergraduate nursing degree at Ohio University and my Master of Science in Nursing at The Ohio State University, where I specialized in psychiatric mental health. Read more>>
Casey Schwartz
I’m originally from Maryland and went to law school because I thought I wanted to be a prosecutor. However, during my third year, I had to take an estate planning class while I was pregnant. One of my professor’s assignments was to create my own Will. Read more>>
Chad Mundt
I have wanted to be a chef since I was 12 years old, but it was not an acceptable profession for my family so I went a different career path. My, now, ex-wife had an opportunity to do an ex-pat assignment in France and we moved in 2011. It was there that I did an apprenticeship as a Boulanger and Patissier. Read more>>
Brittni Duckworth
We’re Stefani, Faith, and Brittni—the trio behind Full Fizz! It all started with Stefani’s obsession with vintage Airstream campers, and escalated from there. Sure, mobile bars have been done before, but we wanted to put our own spin on it. Read more>>
Lisa Williams
My son became interested in being a DJ in middle school. We always encouraged our children to try new things and chase dreams, so he began with a few school dances. He eventually said that he would like to try to DJ weddings. That was a big jump from school dances to weddings! Read more>>
Marina Osborn
From the time I was about 7 years old I always knew I wanted to do some type of career in caring for others. I went through nursing school with the end-goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. Read more>>
Kasey King Wedding Officiant
I started officiating weddings in March, 2016. I fell in love with being able to be a part of such a special moment in other people’s lives. After my first wedding, I went home and created my website, www.KaseyKingWeddingOfficiant.com. Read more>>
Michael Field
I’m someone that loves being outside and I had been helping family members with their yards. But what really got me started was when I took a trip to London and I ended up helping my wife’s aunt to organize her yard for a celebration for her grandson. Read more>>
Topher George
The long story – 3 years ago I was working remote in tech sales and had moved down to Charleston with 2 friends to try out a different city. With 2 months left in our apartment lease, the tech company I was working for at the time had done a restructure where they laid off about 25% of their employees. Read more>>
Kevin Cabe
Mission City Travel (MCT) began ten years (2015) ago in New York City. Mission City Travel began as a means to assist churches from across the U.S. to partner with local churches in New York City. Our owner, Kevin Cabe was serving with the Metropolitan New York Baptist Association as their partnership coordinator recruiting churches from across the country to serve. Read more>>
Angela Vayda
This year marks my twentieth year teaching in the Rock Hill School District, where I’ve been fortunate to grow alongside my students and community. Over the years, I earned endorsements in Gifted & Talented Education and AP Chemistry, and I’ve taught in both traditional and virtual settings. My time at the district’s Virtual Academy—where I was honored to be named Teacher of the Year—expanded my expertise in online instruction and deepened my appreciation for the many ways students can connect and thrive. Read more>>
Ernesta Adams
I first discovered my passion for the field of mental health in high school while completing a career-focused project. That experience sparked a deep curiosity about the human mind and behavior, which led me to major in Psychology at Winthrop University. With each course, my fascination and commitment to understanding people grew stronger. Read more>>
