As Told By You

Welcome to As Told By You! In this episode, we sit down with Tyler Ryan—meteorologist, TV host, and former detective. Tyler shares his journey from law enforcement to journalism, his work at ABC Columbia, and his role in crime documentaries like Snapped and Killer Couples. We dive into his time as a police detective, his transition to media, and the unexpected moment his past was revealed. From ch...

In this episode of As Told By You, we welcome Angela, a seasoned entrepreneur who transitioned from photography to bookkeeping! Angela shares her journey from bridal shows to founding SandHills Bookkeeping, helping small business owners stay on top of their finances. We dive into the challenges of business taxes, bookkeeping mistakes, and how having solid financial data can help entrepreneurs grow...

In this episode of the As Told By You podcast, we sit down with Khali Gallman—a community connector, real estate expert, and marketing professional—who shares her journey from working with the City of Columbia to becoming a top realtor and advocate for local growth. We discuss: ✅ How Khali’s early work in city communications shaped her vision for Columbia ✅ The challenges and rewards of being a...

In this episode, we sit down with Brian Cole, the mastermind behind Columbia Food Tours, Soda City Tours, the South Carolina Pimento Cheese Festival and The SC Shrimp & Grits Festival. Brian shares how a simple weekend getaway turned into a passion project that now showcases the best of Columbia’s food and history. 🍽️✨ From the challenges of getting restaurants on board to the impact of food...

Laura is a great photographer. She's also a good friend to the community of image makers in Columbia. We talk about thriving local magazines, AI photography, and the competitive world of photography competitions.

Dawndy is locally famous. She's been on our NBC affiliate for quite a while, until this past year when she retired. We talk about the current state of the media. We talk about what it's like to be a local celebrity We talk about the acting bug and how it bites you We talk about when you're on death row, your last meal could be an Ice Cream Sundae because who cares? This is a great conversation wit...

We were so excited to have Lynn on the podcast. She's a storybrand-certified guide with an agency called Ink & Key. They also help companies with naming! We talked about naming companies and how many people that takes (it's 18) We talked about Story and why it's important. We talked about why business names are so important. We talked about why Lynn is trying to connect to our local community...

Cyrus is the King of Crowns. You may have seen him on his very popular TLC show! This was a really fun conversation about pageants, reality stardom, being true to yourself, and how to really make it in a small town. Check Cyrus out at https://www.gownsandcrowns.com/

Britton own's a marketing agency in Greenville, SC called Ghost Brands, and honestly we're a huge fan of their work. We became aware of Ghost Brands when we worked on the Columbus Baseball launch last year, they were working on the launch for Spartanburg at the same time. This is a great conversation about marketing, building a business from scratch, our favorite kinds of clients and how marketing...

What Is Your Business Really Worth? | John Barnes on Business Owner Financial Planning In this episode, we’re joined by John Barnes of Pendleton Street Business Advisors—someone we know from the community but haven’t worked with directly, which makes this conversation all the more refreshing. John shares his winding path from banking into business owner advising, how he helps clients treat their b...

Join us for this episode of As Told By You as we sit down with Dr. Aditi Bussells, At-Large Councilwoman for the City of Columbia, SC. Dr. Bussells shares her journey from growing up near Washington, D.C., to earning her PhD at the University of South Carolina, and ultimately stepping into public service. She talks about why she chose Columbia as her home, the unique “one degree of separation” tha...

This week on As Told By You, we finally sat down with Fox Black, founder of Gadget Boy — and this one’s packed with insight. We first crossed paths at a networking event (shoutout to Professionals on the Patio), and I was instantly curious about the guy rocking a mullet with confidence. Turns out, he's running one of the most adaptable tech repair businesses in Columbia, SC. In this episode, we co...

As Told By You welcomes 💪 Wesley Newsom, owner of EQ Fitness, to talk about redefining fitness, aging well, and building a gym that values form, function, and longevity. 🏋️‍♂️ Wesley shares: His start in football 🏈 and how it led to a love of fitness The journey from Burn Boot Camp to opening EQ Fitness with his sister 👊 Why he fell in love with training adults who’d “never been into fitness at...

We’re hanging out again with one of our favorite guests, Preach Jacobs for a laid-back convo that spans decades of music, culture, and community. We talk about growing up in the Columbia hip hop scene, and the wild moment when you realize your underground art has gone mainstream. LL Cool J promising to get a stadium full of grown-up hip hop heads home by 10 PM, we dive deep into how the culture’s...

In this episode, we’re honored to sit down with a true Columbia legend: Jay Matheson, founder and longtime owner of the iconic Jam Room Recording Studio. Jay takes us on a deep and fascinating journey—from recording the Hawaii Five-O theme as a kid to becoming one of the most influential figures in South Carolina’s independent music scene. 📼 What We Cover: • Jay’s early love for audio and tape ma...

This week, we’ve got a real gem of a guest—Sumner Bender, director of the Nickelodeon Theatre in downtown Columbia and someone who’s been quietly shaping the local arts scene for years (and apparently someone we kinda already knew but didn’t realize it 😅). We dive into Sumner’s wild journey—from wrangling kids in community theater (shoutout to Katie and the missing prop 😆), to bartending on Sund...