The Stories of the Upstate

Paton Blough, founder of Rehinge.com shares a story about a harrowing ride on a commercial fishing boat.

On this episode, we address mental health. Check out mental health advocate, Paton Blough's story complete with being "Made in Japan;" growing up in Alaska; being the youngest of 9 children; watching Dukes of Hazard and Shark Tank, listnening to Phil Collins; enjoying karaoke; loving the great outdoors and having a passion for mental health reform and defeating stigma.

The owner of MAYA Movement Arts shares a story about learning a unique Thailand massage therapy in a very unique way.

On this episode, we almost join the circus. Check out the owner of MAYA Movement Arts, Kelly VanLeeuwen's story complete with being super shy as a teen; being a writing major in college, working for the Greenville News; watching Saved By The Bell and House, listening to Dawes and The Owls; loving The Village of Greenville and having a passion for the Arts

Belton jazz singer, Loretta Holloway shares a poem she wrote inspired by her brother in Vietnam.

On this episode, it's all that jazz. Check out Belton jazz singer, Loretta Holloway's story complete with twin brothers; smashing a guitar over a brother's head' watching The Twilight Zone and Downton Abbey; listening to Shirley Horn; firmly believing she is reincartanted; loving the Upstate and having a passion for music.

Spartanburg visual artist and art teacher, Bailie shares a story about one of the major influences in his life.

On this episode its time for some art. Check out Spartanburg visual artist and art teacher, Bailie's story complete with taking up drawing to best his brother; sleeping in a van on a set of drums; watching Gilliagan's Island and American Horror Story; listening to Alice Cooper and Porcupine Tree; teaching blind students to sculpt, loving creating murals and having a passion to express himself.

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville.  They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs.  They play an entire free concert.  We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month.  We call it "The Downtown Jam" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™  #gvlmusic

Jackie Shapiro Brooker from Off The Grid Greenville shares a story of adventure and misadventure on a trip to Nepal.

On this episode, art and business play together. Check out Off The Grid Greenville's Jackie Shapiro Brooker's story complete with growing up down the street from where Miami Vice was filmed; watching Happy Days and Wrecked' listening to Pink Floyd and Tool; enjoying :ghetto pools" and paintball guns; loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for bringing together folks who are bit out of the mainstream of society.

Clemson singer-songwriter, Judson McKinney sharesa story and song born out of his experiences playing for a living in Europe.

On this episode, we listen to some music. Check out Clemson singer-songwriter, Judson McKinney's story complete with doing a little civil disobedience as a teem; watching Matlock, listening to Bob Dylan and Gillian Welch; getting thrown in the slammer in Mississippi; loving the Upstate great outdoors and having a passion for appreciating music of all eras.

Jordana Megonigal, president of Business Black Box shares a story about squabbling sisters forced to work together.

On this episode, we pick up a magazine. Check out the publisher of Business Black Box Magazine, Jordana Megonigal's story complete with having a diaper bag that said, "A woman's place is on the house...and Senate; having a preacher for a dad; being a diehard Georgia Bulldog fan; watching M*A*S*H and The Big Bang Theory; listening to the DOors and 3 Dors Down; meeting her husband in an AOL chatroom; being an advocate for veterans; being a guardian ad litem for children; co-founder of Recon South Carolina; loving the Upstate and having a passion for people and connectng them.