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.
Annie Weidert 
I officially started in the travel industry in 2015, but my journey began long before that. Twenty-seven years ago, I planned my first Disney World vacation and quickly fell down the rabbit hole of researching park strategies, dining reservations, and ways to make the most of every day. Read more>>
Cameron Coates 
I began learning to play the guitar around 18 years old and I learned with my friends acoustic and played on his back porch untill the sun came up one time, untill I finally got the money to purchase a guitar of my own while working my little part time job at my local Sears in their hardware department. Read more>>
Melanie Young 
The Dance South Story: 25 Years of Faith, Family and Legacy The story of Dance South began with a dream. While attending college, my daughter, Allyson, began teaching dance classes on the weekends, renting space in a downtown karate studio. Since middle school, she had told us that one day she wanted to own her own dance studio. Read more>>
Tamera Nesmith 
Tamera Nesmith is a licensed esthetician, skincare educator, and entrepreneur who founded EarthTone Beauty & Co., a holistic luxury skincare and wellness brand based in North Augusta, South Carolina. With a passion for self-care, education, and personal development, Tamera believes that true beauty extends beyond physical appearance. Read more>>
nicole carter 
I started creating content because I was determined to find a way to stay home with my babies while building an income that would allow me to be present with my family. I initially started creating content through my experience with Herbalife, and along the way, I discovered how much I genuinely loved storytelling and bringing moments to life through my lens. Read more>>
Yasmin Lee 
I knew I wanted to be a storyteller when I was about 8 years old, but I didn’t realize how possible it was, or how at home being a filmmaker felt, until I was about 14. Read more>>
Susan Zurenda
I taught English at Spartanburg Community College and for the last ten years of this career at Spartanburg High School in South Carolina. Since I was a kid writing skits for my Girl Scout troop, I always felt compelled to write. During my teaching years, I wrote and published short fiction (winning the South Carolina Fiction Prize twice). Read more>>
John Redgrave
We are a 3 location barbershop that got its start in the village of west Greenville in the upstate of South Carolina. Our first shop began in a 300 sq foot space and free to a two story building plus two location in the middle of Covid. Read more>>
Keia Prior 
My journey has been anything but traditional, but every experience has helped shape the woman and professional I am today. I started my career in healthcare, but I’ve always had a passion for people, building relationships, and making a difference. Eventually, I decided to step outside my comfort zone and pursue real estate, a decision that completely changed my life. Read more>>
Be Whitten 
I started creating content after moving from Metro Atlanta to Upstate South Carolina in 2023. I had already spent several years working behind the scenes in the film industry, but I’ve always had a passion for writing, entertainment, and—let’s be honest—making people laugh. Read more>>
Andrea Jahde 
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to own a business. As a child growing up in Nebraska, I was always picky about what I wanted to wear and created my own fashion aesthetic. Read more>>
