864Living Podcast

This week at 864Living, we’re joined by Dr. Patrice Hazan. Patrice is the owner/CEO of GroupHab Physical Therapy and Wellness in Simpsonville. After 20 years of working as a physical therapist, Patrice opened her own exercise center to help ensure senior adults who’ve been through some kind of ailment maintain good health through exercise programs. Patrice’s groundbreaking techniques have earned national attention as she’s been a guest speaker at conventions of physical therapists. For more information about GroupHab, visit grouphab.com. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

The 864Living podcast is joined this week by Upstate artist Ginger Rogers. Ginger is a native of China, who moved here after getting married a few years ago. After looking for a job following the move, Ginger ultimately decided to begin selling unique wire artwork and paintings she creates. She will tell us how she learned to make wire art in China, and offers an encouraging, personal story for anyone who thinks its too late to become an artist. For more information and to see examples of Ginger’s beautiful work, visit gingerrogersgift.com Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

Happy New Year from the 864Living podcast! It’s one of the busiest times of the year at the YMCA as new members look to make good on New Year’s resolutions of getting healthy and fit in 2018. We’re joined this week by Leslie Knox, who’s the Wellness Program Coordinator and a Personal Trainer at the GHS Family YMCA. Leslie will tell us about the many programs offered by the YMCA including its signature program, Wellness Works. For more information about our local YMCA branches and programs, visit ymcagreenville.org. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

As we wind down 2017, the 864Living podcast is pleased to be joined by Wendy Green. Wendy is a local career and retirement transition specialist, which sees her assist folks in creating achievable career and life goals. She will explain why setting up New Year’s resolutions may not be the best way of bettering your life. For more information about Wendy and the work she does, visit actlifecoach.com. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

This week at the 864Living podcast, we’re joined by Julie Redman, owner of Sweet Sippin’ in downtown Simpsonville and Cravings Bark. Sweet Sippin’ is a unique shop that offers a variety of locally produced items, including Cravings Bark. Cravings Bark is a toffee-based dessert bark that Julie makes in a variety of flavors – the peppermint is the most popular during this holiday season. Julie will tell us how this bark, that she came up with as a fun project for her and her daughters, transformed her into an entrepreneur. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

The force is strong with this week’s episode of the 864Living podcast as we’re joined by Roper Mountain Science Center assistant director Thomas Riddle. With a new Star Wars film premiering this week, we talk with Riddle about how he’s used the legendary saga as a teacher. Riddle, who formerly taught at Mauldin High, and current Mauldin High social studies teacher Wes Dodgens are co-founders of “Star Wars in the Classroom,” a website dedicated to helping teachers incorporate the films into their lesson plans. Teachers around the world have utilized the website for years. For more information, check out www.starwarsintheclassroom.com. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

Lillian Walker Small was kind enough to join the 864Living podcast as a guest for this week’s episode during her most hectic time of the year. As the owner of Ms. Lillian’s Louisiana Pie and Spices, Lillian is busy preparing her homemade pies and spices for sale during the holidays. She will let us know tips and tricks to help make your pie the hit of any holiday party! For more information about Lillian’s products, visit the Ms. Lillian’s Louisiana Pie Spices page on Facebook. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

We get in the holiday spirit this week at 864Living with our guest Marine Staff Sgt. Burton Blackfox. Staff Sgt. Blackfox is the local coordinator of the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Since its beginning in 1947 in Los Angeles, Toys for Tots has seen Marines collect and distribute donated toys. These toys go to children who may otherwise have no presents for Christmas. Donations began being collected Oct. 1 and continues through Dec. 11 for distribution Dec. 12-20. For more information about the local Toys for Tots campaign, visit greenville-sc.toysfortots.org. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

As we celebrate Thanksgiving here at the 864Living podcast, personal shopper Cicsley Galloway joins us to gives us tips for surviving the holiday shopping season that’s upon us. Cicsley owns the Scorpian Luv Boutique, which offers clothing and accessories for women of all sizes. Cicsley serves as a personal shopper by working with other local business owners to customize outfits. For more information about Cicsley’s services, visit the Scorpian Luv Boutique page on Facebook. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

This week at 864Living, we’re joined by Breean O’Neill, development manager of Loaves & Fishes. Breean will tell us how Loaves & Fishes, a non-profit organization in Greenville, rescues food that would normally be thrown out and distributes it to local food banks and others who help feed those in need. We also discuss Loaves & Fishes involvement in Giving Tuesday, which is scheduled for Nov. 28. For more information about Loaves & Fishes and how you can help, visit loavesandfishesgreenville.com. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

In honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we’re delighted to be joined on the 864Living podcast this week by Toya Moore. Toya served in the Air Force for more than 20 years and is now a Veteran Career Coach of Goodwill of the Upstate and Midlands. She not only helps veterans find jobs, she continues to monitor to ensure they maintain employment. Toya also helps veterans become entrepreneurs. For more information about Goodwill’s job programs for veterans, visit goodwillsc.org. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

We get artistic this week at the 864Living podcast as we’re joined by G.P. McLeer, executive director of the South Carolina Arts Alliance. The SCAA is committed to serving as an advocate for the arts throughout the state. G.P. will tell us how the SCAA works and inform us about the nonprofit organization’s new podcast, “The Dive,” which he hosts. For more information about the SCAA and “The Dive,” visit scartsalliance.net. Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

This spooky week at the 864Living podcast we’re ringing in the Halloween season by talking with Greenville author John Boyanoski. John has written two books full of local ghost stories – Ghosts of Upstate South Carolina and More Ghosts of Upstate South Carolina. We also discuss John’s other books – Reimagining Greenville, a book co-authored by Knox White about the revitalization of downtown Greenville, and High School Football in South Carolina, a historical look at what’s made high school football so popular in our state. We also get the scoop on John’s upcoming book release which will be filled with new stories about downtown Greenville. John’s books are available at several local bookstores as well as online retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

At the 864Living podcast this week, we’re proud to welcome back someone who makes the podcast possible. Master Plumber and co-owner of our sponsor All Clear Plumbing, Scott Smith, is in the guest chair. As we move closer to colder weather, Scott shares with us tips and tricks for making sure your home plumbing system is ready for the fall and winter months. Scott founded All Clear Plumbing in 2012. All Clear is family owned – by Scott, wife Trina and daughter Anja – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

This week at the 864Living podcast we’re joined by fellow podcaster Clint Richey. Richey and Griffin Wise host the Sharpening Iron podcast. Their podcast discovers “anvils” of our community, who share their personal stories of overcoming adversity and enjoying success. The podcast’s mission is to refine listeners into the greatest version of themselves they can be. For more information and to download episodes, visit sharpeningironpodcast.com. Our Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

We’re getting in the mood for fall on this week’s 864Living podcast. Valerie Richardson and Maranda Williams of the Travelers Rest Farmer’s Market join us to talk about the Harvest Market and Bluegrass Festival. This family-friendly event will be held at Trailblazer Park from 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. every Thursday in October beginning today! In addition to a different bluegrass band each week, there will be various vendors and food trucks. For more information – including the weekly lineup, visit travelersrestfarmersmarket.com. Our Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

On this week’s 864Living podcast, we’re joined again by Mary Frances Shelato and Daneen Schatzle of the Greenville County Library. They will reveal details about what’s being called Greenville County’s “library of the future,” a large new branch in the Five Forks area of Simpsonville. This branch, which will be twice the size of any other, is scheduled to open sometime in October. For more about the new Five Forks library, as well as other goings-on at the Greenville County Library and its branches, visit greenvillelibrary.org. Our Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

This week on the 864Living podcast, we pay a visit to the Mauldin Cultural Center to speak with its director Keira Kitchings. Keira tells us about the wide variety of wonderful programs for people of all ages at the Cultural Center. We also discuss events held at the Cultural Center, including the big Mauldin BBQ Cook-Off. The seventh edition of this annual event, which attracts BBQ cookers from all over the Carolinas and Georgia, is scheduled for Sept. 22-23 this year. For more information about the Mauldin Cultural Center, visit mauldinculturalcenter.org. Our Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

On this week’s edition of the 864Living podcast, we’re joined by The Family Effect’s director Allison Safford and community engagement coordinator Aileen Gallagher. The Family Effect’s motto is “Heal a family and we all get better.” Its mission is to reduce addiction as a leading cause of family collapse and harm to children in the Upstate. The Family Effect accomplishes that goal by raising funds and recruiting volunteers for effective, research-based programs for families and children at The Phoenix Center of Greenville. For more information about The Family Effect, visit familyeffect.org. Our Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!

Season two of the 864Living podcast begins with new host Scott Keeler talking with Furman athletic director Mike Buddie. Buddie was part of a group that helped bring an NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament regional to Greenville’s Bon Secours Wellness Arena in March. The event was a financial boon for the city, and was such a well-run success that Greenville has been selected as a host city again for the NCAA Women’s Tournament in 2020 and the NCAA Men’s Tournament in 2022. Sponsor Sponsor All Clear Plumbing is family owned and operated – not a franchise. All Clear is a homegrown brand built to serve the Upstate, who’s dedicated to excellence in service and quality. Your home is likely the largest investment you’ll ever make. Don’t risk it with poor maintenance and repair. Go with a plumber you trust. All Clear Plumbing is the 864Living plumber of choice. You can learn more at 864plumber.com!