The Stories of the Upstate
Summary: Telling the stories of the unique individuals who make Upstate South Carolina the great place it is to live, work and visit.
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On this episode, it's time to do payroll. Check out the President and CEO of Travelers Rest's Quality Business Solutions, Pamela Evette's story complete with growing up the youngest of 35 cousins, being a Dallas Cowboy fan living in Cleveland, watching Happy Days, listening to George Strait, loving Downtown Greenville and having a passion for helping businesses grow.
In the dating world, two worlds often collide. Find out how a Southern California girl dealt with a total culture chock when dating.
On this episode we try some Caribbean/Southern fusion cuisine. Check out the manager of Downtown Greenville's Chicora Alley, Lindsey Dixon's story complete with growing up in Southern California, being a bit of a trouble maker as a teen; enjoying the comedy of Jim Jefferies; listening to Cold Play and Cat Stevens, loving Lake Hartwell and having a passion for people.
He was always a bit of a thrill seeker, so what did Larry Start do when he came face to face with cliff divers?
On this episode, it's all about hospitality. Check out Upstate author and speaker, Larry Stuart's story complete with touring the US as a kid with his dad, Enzo Stuarti; being the opening act for Phyllis Diller; working in the hotel and restaurant business for 40 years; watching Lost in Space; listening to Earth, Wind and Fire and Bruno Mars; loving the Upstate's waterfalls and having a passion for defeating the opioid crisis.
See the zeal of a ten year old on a mission.
On this episode, we reach out to homeless women. Check out the co-founder of The Homeless Period Project, Sharon Phillips' story complete with being raised by a single mother; loving church; watching Charlie's Angels; listening to Amy Grant; loving Falls Park and having a passion for helping others, esp. the homeless.
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
On this episode, Burritos!! Check out the owner o Spartanburg's Burrito Hub, Hugo Montanez' story complete with growing up in Mexico City and Cancun; working in his brother's restaurant in Pittsburgh; watching Sesame Street; listening to the Cure and Guns N' Roses; loving downtown Spartanburg and having a passion for helping people.
Even a huge winter storm wasn't enough to stop folks from getting to Emily Henning's wedding.
On this episode, we get stuck in traffic. Check out WSPA traffic anchor, Emily Henning'sstory complete with being into dancing and acting as a teen; modeling with QVC; interning with the legendary Philadelphia Eagles' sportscaster, Merrill Reese; watching The Waltons; listening to Jason Aldean; loving hiking at Table Rock and having a passion for helping the homeless.
Sometimes, random encounters are instrumental in changing our lives. Just ask Rob Seel.
On this episode, we mix buildings and music. Check out Upstate architect and musician, Rob Seel's story complete with a childhood full of AM radio; model railroads, watching the Flintstones and the Monkeys; listening to the Beatles and Cheap Trick; loving downtown Pendleton and having a passion for the Upstate arts and cultural scene.
On this episode we go to church. Check out Clemson's Downtown Community Fellowship's lead teaching pastor, Josh Sproelstra's story complete with growing up on a dairy farm; being a prankster as a teen; watching Saved by the Bell; listening to punk and grunge music; loving Jazz on the Alley in Seneca and having a passion for sharing Christ with the community.
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
