Evolving Waves Podcast

In this episode of Evolving Waves, Frank Ancrum shares powerful insights on leadership, mentorship, and building generational wealth through community and opportunity. He dives into the importance of purpose-driven leadership and how investing in people creates long-term impact. From entrepreneurship to workforce development, Frank highlights how growth starts with mindset and action. This convers...

In this episode of Evolving Waves, Frank Ancrum returns to discuss the power and responsibility of mentoring the next generation. He shares why compassion, relatability, and lived experience are essential for guiding young leaders and helping them grow through failure and resilience. Frank also highlights the importance of bridging the gap between youth and elders, showing how both generations hav...

In Episode 25 of Evolving Waves, Frank Ancrum returns to share how he’s transforming City Hall into a true resource for entrepreneurs. As Head of the Office of Business Opportunities, he explains how his team helps small businesses become structured, fundable, and built to scale. Frank dives into the importance of mindset, confidence, and embracing the process—especially when obstacles feel like m...

In Episode 24 of Evolving Waves, we sit down with Frank Ancrum to explore leadership, love, and resilience through the lens of lived experience. Frank shares how early exposure, discipline, and community shaped his ability to adapt, lead, and serve others across all walks of life. The conversation dives into accountability, humanity, and why real change starts with looking inward. This episode lay...

In Part 3 of Jonathan Bonds’ powerful mini-series on Evolving Waves, we dive deep into the mindset, discipline, and decision-making behind long-term success. Jonathan Bonds shares real-world lessons on leadership, accountability, and building systems that actually scale. This episode focuses on the inner work required to sustain growth—both personally and professionally. If you’re serious about tr...

On this episode of Evolving Waves, Jonathan Boncek returns for Part 3 of his four-part series, delivering a powerful breakdown of the Seven Pillars of Transformation—a framework designed to help people break free from addiction, destructive habits, and self-doubt. Jonathan explains why real change doesn’t come from adding more to your life, but from letting go of what no longer serves you. He expl...

On today's episode of Evolving Waves, Jonathan Boncek is back to discuss a number of life-changing techniques, including hypnosis. He elaborates on what it can and can't do, and separates the myths from the reality. Additionally, he discusses gaslighting, and how it's so poisonous to our society.

On this episode of Evolving Waves, Jonathan Boncek details a wild ride through his life that brought him to where he stands today. A business failure taught him how to love people for who they are. Thankfully, he survived that business failure. But even more importantly, Jonathan's childhood experiences of being bullied helped him to understand that "hurt people hurt people." He uses that lesson e...

Aaron Silverman was thrilled to welcome his son, Ari, to the world. But he never got that chance, as Ari was a stillborn. On top of the grief, Aaron didn't know what to do next. Years later, Aaron has taken that pain and turned it into the Ari Foss Foundation, which provides grieving parents a path to moving forward should they ever deal with that terrible situation. Today on Evolving Waves, Aaron...

Joe Gallagher's life had so many chances to come off the rails. But it never did. After his escape from a thug's basement in the Bahamas, a childhood molestation, and subsequent escape from an attempted murder charge, Joe decided to do something positive with his life. And he did-- by taking his grandmother's legacy within his family and ensuring it would live on forever.

Joe Gallagher is a man who overcame everything you can think of to become a successful businessman. But while no two success stories are alike, it's the exact arena in which Joe found his success that makes him stand out. Tune into today's episode of Evolving Waves and watch as Joe takes us through his journey through the world of marinara sauce creation !

A man who nearly won a Grammy for his musical talents was simply trying to enjoy a cruise to the Bahamas when, out of nowhere, he was kidnapped in a daze and bused to the middle of nowhere and told to empty his bank account for a group of criminals. And now he's living a happy life, selling his famous pizza/pasta sauce. How did that happen? Today on Evolving Waves, we'll discuss it all with Joe Ga...

On Part III of our discussion with intrepreneur Megan Brown, we learn more about how she's able to overcome all the obstacles life has thrown at her to become a difference maker in society. As she explains herself, she shouldn't be here right now. But she is... and our planet is better off because of that.

After a wildly irresponsible childhood filled with drugs and partying, Megan Brown decided to have her tubes tied... and found herself pregnant anyway. So she realized it was time to straighten up and be a responsible parent, helping guide her son on the path of being a productive and ethical member of the next generation. We dive into all that and more on today's episode of Evolving Waves.

Megan Brown probably isn't supposed to be here today. With a divorced set of parents, a stepfather who encouraged pre-teens to drink, and a childhood filled with drugs and alcohol, she suffered setback after setback, and as she put it- "I lived like Lindsay Lohan". But she had an epiphany and now lives a fulfilling, successful life. How did she do it? On today's episode of Evolving Waves, we explo...

On today's episode of Evolving Waves, we're thrilled to talk with Katie Blomquist of Going Places. Once an elementary school teacher of underprivileged students, Katie magnanimously gave one of her students a bike as a gift... and then realized there were many more underprivileged students out there who could benefit from her generosity. So she turned her gift for one student into a thriving non-p...

There are lots of stereotypes out there about every demographic, some true, and some not. We decided to ask two of our employees about some of the stereotypes surrounding their generation as part of a deeper conversation about how they got to where they are today. Meet Tahkya, our SEO and PPC Specialist, and Sicilia, our Marketing Manager, and join us for an insightful discussion today on Evolving...

Steve Nettles, the founder of Tax Pros Plus and the co-founder of the North Charleston Chamber Of Commerce, sits down and discusses why it was so crucial for his business to pay his employees more than himself. In his discussion, Steve’s passion for empowering others and his belief in the power of equitable compensation shines through. He is a firm advocate for creating a business model that value...

Today on Evolving Waves, we sit down with Frank AuCoin, who has one of the most fascinating stories we've ever heard. After dropping out of sixth grade and being illiterate until his 30's, Frank was determined to make the most out of the rest of his life. Fast forward to today, and Frank is now a best-selling author. But what about all that work he had to put in in between? And how, exactly, did h...

Neil Shulman, the creator and founder of the Florida Gators multimedia entity In All Kinds of Weather, stops by to give his insights on what it takes to build an enormous following across several online platforms.

When your nickname is "The Pirate Hunter," you're sure to have a captivating story. Justin Myers does, and then some.  In today's episode, we talk about the delicate balance of serving your country and preserving life with a man who has done both in spades. Justin has a tremendous career as a Gunner in the US Navy, running businesses, and leading teams. You won't want to miss this incredible story...

The host of Evolving Waves, Alan Thompson, switches seats and takes center stage as a guest to walk us all through his story of becoming a self-made business success. The path to successful entrepreneurism is an up-and-down roller coaster. Alan launched multiple businesses over the last 2 decades and learned numerous lessons along the way that he shares with our listeners in this exciting podcast...

Evolving Waves host Alan Thompson and producer Neil Shulman give a quick update on the show, and tease some of the fascinating stories to come.

Diandra McNaire's inspiring journey from automotive to self-employed boudoir photographer in Charleston showcases how passion and perseverance can lead to success. Overcoming industry challenges through a focus on unique style and branding, she pivoted during COVID to meet a surge in demand by transitioning her studio. Diandra's work not only empowers clients but also underscores the significance...

Pixie Pala, a trailblazing leader in the spirits industry, shares her journey of revitalizing a struggling distillery in Charleston amidst gender challenges. She underscores the value of financial empowerment for women and sheds light on her charitable initiatives. Emphasizing the significance of women-owned businesses, Pixie discusses her path in the spirits industry, advocating for cause marketi...