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Conversation Mill aims to connect listeners to members of their community and community members around the globe; through conversations exploring how we can be the change through listening and sharing our experiences. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, local performers, city and state representatives, medical professionals, and educators share their stories, struggles, and the things that motivate them to continue to build up their local communities. www.conversationmill.com As our commun ...
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Community Remembrance preserves truthful historic narratives, but also is working to emphasize the resilience of the Black community. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pamela Adams and Charnise Mangle to learn more about the Community Remembrance Project and what led them to their contributions to this Project. We also discuss the impact of t…
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James (Jim) J. Hennigan, Esq joins the show in conversation today, to discuss GOAL Justice of Greenville, human rights, and more. Jim currently runs his own LLC providing in-house counsel services on a wide range of subjects. His career has primarily been in corporate law, after receiving his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame, and his law degr…
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This week I am in Conversation with the founders of an Award-Winning local craft brewery where Greenville, South Carolina locals, families, dogs, and craft beer lovers traverse to. Tetrad Brewing Company is a true-to-style, small-batch craft brewery that started with a Mr. Beer kit, family and a pure love for high-quality craft beer. Stop into the …
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Heath Dillard, President & CEO of VisitGreenvilleSC joins us in conversation. This episode is not a sales pitch to come visit Greenville, SC (though we'd love you to check it out), but an informational conversation about tourism. Heath shares his career journey to VisitGreenvilleSC, and how a career in tourism during Covid prepared him to answer co…
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Jonathan Willis, Founder of Farm Fresh Fast, a meal prep and farm-to-table fast food joint in South Carolina joins me in conversation. Jonathan and I think it is time to get a little fired up (passionate) about where your food comes from. In this conversation, we learn about Farm Fresh Fast and some of their newest initiatives calling attention to …
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On this episode of Conversation Mill, I welcome two friends of mine, Jordan Wong and Josh Wilson. Jordan, a personal trainer, and professional powerlifter, took the leap to open his own gym when the facility he was working at shut it doors in the post-pandemic gym landscape. During the Covid lockdowns, Jordan opened his garage to friends and traini…
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In 2023, Real Estate Agent Stephanie Burger, had 61 transactions for a value of 25+ million. She is rated 5 stars and ranks in the .5% of over 3500 Greenville MLS agents. So it is not just my opinion that she is one of the best. Her ability to negotiate, be one step ahead, and bring her local expertise to the table gets her clients the home they ar…
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Table Rock Tea Company, Ltd. is artisan tea grown in the United States, gorwning in the shadow of the Table Rock State Park, in Pickens, South Carolina. Founders, Steve and Jennifer Lorch, are also the founders of Hydromissions International, so their roots for charitable giving run deep here at the tea company. 10% of ALL sales goes to charity thr…
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Surgeon, Scott Porter, joins me on this first episode of season 4 to share how he founded Just Cause Apparel to replenish his surgery tank. Now he is not only refilling his cup of hope but spreading that hope by giving back with the profits of Just Cause. Scott is the Vice Chair of Operations in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Prisma Healt…
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Replay: I am lucky enough to call this guest a friend, so it was time to replay our conversation from Season 1! And if you live in the Greenville, SC area and are still looking for a perfect gift, True North has massage Gift Certificates available, trust me your loved ones will thank you! Johanna Davis strives to create a client-focused practice wi…
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Listen in to this episode replay from season 1 of the podcast. Looking for a unique holiday gift this season? Musgrave Pencil's online store delivers a touch of nostalgia with a modern twist. I felt so honored to be asked to interview Musgrave Pencil and feature them as a guest, and have enjoyed sharing their history and their product (they made me…
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Jon Bryson, visionary and founder of Matty App returns to update us on his entrepreneurship journey. Matty App (short for mattress) is a fintech start-up, geared toward consumer investing but also has the ability to be white-labeled for use as a B2B solution. Jon walks us through this in our conversation. Jon has taken huge strides since our first …
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Planning cheese plates for this holiday season? Better study up on some of the best, that is why we are replaying this episode from the first season of the podcast. Why is Wisconsin cheese the best? That's my first question for Phillip Van Tatenhove, Owner and 3rd generation cheese maker of Gibbsville Cheese Co. located in Gibbsville, WI. Phillip s…
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Ian and Rachel Harding are the owners and farmers of Wet Knot Farm. They have overcome the common hardships of farming and personal hardships to deliver flavorful, fresh produce to their local community. Not only do they cultivate various vegetables, but Rachel grows flowers creating unique bouquets. In this episode, Ian shares how he came to susta…
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Mark Mulfinger's mastery of his trade began with private art lessons at the age of seven. His incredible and natural gift led him onto a life-long obsession of capturing the created world. He holds an M.A. in Studio Art and currently freelances full-time. He also teaches painting, printmaking, drawing, and batik. I have always loved batiks and was …
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From making jeans in his parent's basement to outfitting national touring bands and developing his own luxury brand, Bill Mitchell creator of Billiam Jeans has brought custom, luxury fashion to Greenville, South Carolina. In this episode, he shares his philosophy of developing a luxury brand here in the US. He shares his journey from creating cloth…
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Throwing back to Season 1! This was one of our first episodes and it was one of our most popular. Sherry's positivity and joy for life shines through in this conversation and I think this is why so many of our listeners connected to this conversation. Sherry Joseph reminds us about the joy that is found when we follow our passions. Her love for lea…
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When was the last time you thought about death? When, if ever have you taken time to think about your death? There is no escaping the inevitable and dying is a condition we deal with in our communities consistently. Still, we do not always have the resources to make this time of life comfortable. This is where an end-of-life doula can be a figurati…
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This week we take a break from our typical episode to celebrate Indigenous Peoples of the United States. Conversation Mill is about Conversations, Community, & Culture. So it is only fitting that I call attention to members of our community who are often overlooked and whose culture has been under assault since the first Europeans came to the shore…
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Bob Moog was a pioneer in synthesis. Creator of the Moog Synthesizer that would be adopted by some of the biggest names in music. Sadly, Bob passed away in 2005, but his daughter Michelle Moog-Koussa, preserves his legacy and promotes creativity in music through the Bob Moog Foundation a 501 (c) (3) located in Asheville, NC. The mecca for synthesiz…
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Elizabeth Williams, Executive Director of Mountain Care, joins me in conversation to share the joy and sadness that comes with serving aging adults. Mountain Care first opened its doors in 1986 as "Mountain Geri-Care". Over the years the name, location, and capacity have changed, but their goal has remained the same: to provide high-quality, commun…
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Malapropism: the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an amusing effect Gretchen Horn, the current owner of Malaprop's Bookstore in Asheville, North Carolina sits down with us to talk about what makes Malaprop's a lasting fixture in Asheville's downtown. Western North Carolina is the home to many contemporary author…
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Shelia Merck did not know what to expect when she joined the SC Venue Crisis fight and started raising awareness with citizens and legislators about the skyrocketing liability insurance costs, forcing small business owners to make very tough decisions about their businesses. But she quickly learned that her passion for these businesses, honky tonks…
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Heidi Henry of Harvest Kitchen, located in Greer, SC joins the podcast in conversation about all things gluten-free. But we cover even more than that, digging into strategies for running a health-based restaurant, collaboration, food systems in America, and more! Harvest Kitchen serves up allergy-friendly food in a 100% gluten-free environment. If …
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In this episode, I take you along to a Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign stop and how I got the opportunity to steal a few minutes with him. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the son of former US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy. His father was US Attorney General under John F. Kennedy and was assassinated while runnin…
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Alex and Laura of Sawyer Naturals bring their contagious energy to this conversation. We start talking about the business they have built with their skincare line and pivot into their social media series 'Marriage Mondays'. Sawyer Naturals offers all-natural (truly all-natural) products: Face Moisturizer, Beard Oil, Soaps, Face scrubs and their new…
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In the wake of the devastation caused by brush fires stoked by the winds of departing storm Dora, that decimated Lāhainā Town on the island of Maui, Hawaii; I wanted to take this week's podcast episode to share some history of this place that was the first capital of the kingdom of Hawaii. I hope to honor this historic place, celebrate the people w…
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CocoNoni is an organic healing product, created by Bonnie Blackmore from the Noni leaf. Bonnie discovered for herself the healing power of Noni and during a time of change started to formulate the best way to offer this healing plant to others. In this conversation, Bonnie shares her intention behind the salves and oils she makes and the many ways …
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Zeb Parsons is the Creator & Operator of Bricolage Dynamics, an innovative company focused on glass recycling solutions. In this episode, he walks us through Bricolage's process and how they are addressing the collection end of recycling and the 'reuse' function by turning the glass into sand. Recycling is in need of innovation and renewed interest…
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Many of us have a favorite coffee shop or cafe, we probably have our favorite drink and a spot we hope is open because it is our favorite place to sit. We build relationships over cups of coffee, close deals, and more; but we don't spend much time talking about how the coffee gets from the farm to our cup. In this episode, Heather Brisson-Lutz shar…
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New Hudson Inn is Michigan's oldest bar, established in 1831, and is much more than the town watering hole. Owner, Chris Stone, is striving to cultivate a place where everyone feels welcome, the staff is valued, and the community is served. New Hudson Inn has a storied history that includes being a stagecoach stop, a hotel, part of the underground …
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Amory Mowery MPH | CSAC | CRPA | CARC, Executive Director of Maui Recovery breaks down the mission of Maui Recovery and shares his own personal journey. "Amory believes in a person-centered, strengths-focused treatment model that meets clients exactly where they are while also providing the tools to help them get where they want to be." Shame is po…
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Charlotte (Char) O'Brien, Executive Director of Food Security Hawaii, has dedicated her efforts to finding practical, long term solutions to climate change. On this episode we discuss how bamboo can offer a variety of benefits not only to the environment but to creating affordable and sustainable home solutions. Char explains what bamboo can do for…
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Kamalani Kawa'a's life is a miracle, as you will hear in the introduction. She has taken the gift given by using her talent, passion and hard work to excel in Hula. In this episode Kamalani gives us insight into her passion for hula, not just what it means for her but what it means for Hawaiian culture. Hula is more than a dance, it is a people's h…
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Sparky's is a family affair, their Ohana is at the heart of everything they do and the food they serve. That sense of family is much wider though than just blood. Duke Sparks shares how the community is part of that Ohana that makes Sparky's successful. We talk about Hawaiian food staples, the challenges of inflation and food costs, and the importa…
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After an experience with an individual experiencing psychosis, I became interested in how our cities, and our communities address addiction, severe mental illness, and homelessness. This episode is the first in a series to come throughout the next several seasons. In this first episode on the topic of addiction and how it impacts our communities, I…
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Josh Bogle is an adaptive surfer and clean ocean advocate. In 2012 his life was forever changed, but that radical change also brought him to surfing. Josh's story is one of remarkable resilience after both legs were amputated below the knee, his left hand amputated and most of the fingers on his left hand; he transformed his life and is now sharing…
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Chieko Garland is a mother, a wife, a yoga teacher, a serial entrepreneur, and so much more. She is a builder of community, who understands the importance of giving to receive. You may recognize Chieko from Episode 5, Welzie's Whimsy, when she joined us in conversation with her husband. Her latest endeavor, Island Power Yoga, has created a communit…
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Scott Fisher, PHD is the Director of ʻĀina Stewardship at Hawai'i Land Trust. Scott was born and raised on Maui and after serving in the Gulf War he studied and received a M.A. in Peace Studies, with a focus on Hawaiian Strategies for Peace and Reconciliation. Scott also has a graduate degree in ecological restoration. Scott also farms on his own ‘…
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Moku Roots is a plant-based restaurant in Lahaina on Maui. Owner Alexa Caskey, sat with me to talk all things Moku Roots. Alexa and team have created a restaurant that is Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in US 2021, Yelp's Top Vegetarian Restaurant in Hawaii 2020, 2019 Hawai'i Magazine- Best New Restaurant, and has been on many more awards and top rest…
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In this continued conversation with, Kelly King of Pacific Biodiesel, we discuss food security. Pacific Biodiesel® is taking strides to join those who are taking action on food security and walking the talk. Their upcoming Sunflower Festival on Earth Day will support local food hubs. Kelly explains how the food hubs drive food security and support …
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Founded on Maui in 1995, Pacific Biodiesel® is the nation’s longest-operating biodiesel producer. Today with nearly 100 employees statewide, the company recycles used cooking oil from restaurants statewide to produce its clean, 100% renewable fuel. Pacific Biodiesel is the only commercial producer of liquid biofuels in Hawaii. https://www.biodiesel…
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Do you have a plan? Are you a spender or a saver? What is your relationship with money? Taylor and I discuss why it is crucial to examine your attitude toward money, fears many of us have for the future, and much more in this 2 part Bonus Episode. Meet Taylor Schenone, Financial Planner with Edward Jones. In Part 1 of this bonus episode, Taylor wal…
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Tiffany and Christian Chou are the sister and brother team behind the new store, Depo Market, opening soon in Wailuku, Maui. Tiffany, a fashion and jewelry designer, living in New York City returned to help Chris live a more fulfilling and independent life. Tiffany realized quickly that creating a schedule for Chris, who has autism, was difficult, …
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Welzie is the visual pick-me-up you need today. A lifelong artist, who set his sights on building a life around his art. From living in his van painting surfboards to the artist in residency at the Andaz Resort Maui; Welzie has evolved into the artist we catch up with in this episode. Welzie says he isn’t trying to get a message across with his art…
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Dale Zarrella is a world-renowned sculptor and multi-media artist, with sculptures featured at the Vatican, St. John's Seminary in California, and in dozens of private collections. Originally, from Connecticut, Dale moved to Hawaii and embedded himself in the culture which quickly informed his work. In this conversation Dale shares some stories beh…
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We know that what we eat can affect our weight, cholesterol, sugar levels, and more; but we tend to forget that the mouth and our teeth are the first parts of our body affected and that what is scrubbed into the mouth and gums goes directly into the bloodstream. This is one of the reasons, Dr. Sonia Gupta created AlohaBrite. AlohaBrite is toothpast…
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Meet photographer and artist Cassie Pali... did I mention she does her photography underwater? Cassie Pali is an award-winning photographer, winning the Spiritual Art Award in 2021, 2020 & 2019. She has combined her photography and artistic eye to create one-of-a-kind images that give you the feeling of weightlessness. Two years ago Cassie was diag…
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What do you think of when someone says 'Hawai'i'? Surfing, Mia Tia's, the beach? Many people dream of the chance to visit Hawai'i, to vacation in paradise. But what about the native Hawaiians who call this place home and who have had their culture commercialized? The history of Hawai'i and the culture of the Hawaiian people can teach us invaluable …
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I love Christmas. It has long been my favorite holiday. I love the tree, the decorations, the snow, the food, and the music. My Dad’s parents were from Germany and brought their cultural traditions with them. I wanted to learn more about these traditions that they brought with them and get to know the German cultural holiday traditions better and s…
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