Get 'N' Your Business Podcast

🎙️ Episode 83 — Get ’N Your Business Podcast In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Allison Shores sits down with Pat Long—firefighter, paramedic, and founder of The Decon Project —to share a powerful story of faith, cancer survival, and purpose. Pat opens up about being in peak physical health when a small bump led to a shocking diagnosis of aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma....

Podcast Show Notes Podcast: Get In Your Business Podcast Episode: 82 Host: Allison Shores (Camden County Chamber of Commerce) Guest:Jill Gay-Garay , owner of Salon Ella + Spa + Boutique Ella (St. Marys, GA) Presented by: Chairman Circle Sponsors (as mentioned in episode) Episode Summary Allison Shores sits down with Jill Gay-Garay longtime Camden County local and founder of Salon Ella , to talk ab...

Show Notes: Episode 81 – Get In Your Business Podcast Guest: Patrick Sullivan, Attorney at Barnes, Cohen & Sullivan Host: Allison Shores, Camden County Chamber of Commerce Episode Summary Allison sits down with local personal injury attorney Patrick Sullivan to pull back the curtain on personal injury law. Patrick debunks common myths (yes, including “ambulance chasers”), explains why lawyers...

In this episode, Allison welcomes Justin, the new owner of Godspeed Motors Detailing in Camden County, Georgia. Justin recently relocated from the College Station, Texas area and joined the Chamber just a month ago. He shares his excitement about settling in Kingsland, enjoying the beautiful riding routes for his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, and being just minutes from Florida. Full Show Notes http...

In this episode, host Alison Shores sits down with pastry artist and small business owner Stephanie Chain of Sweet Luncheonette in downtown St. Marys. Stephanie shares how a simple farmers market tent, a name chosen with help from special needs moms, and a love for beautiful desserts turned into a destination bakery known for its custom wedding cakes and handmade sugar flowers . They dive into how...

Episode Summary – Get ’N Your Business Podcast, Episode 78 Host Alison Shores sits down with Christine, owner of Kraken Coffee in downtown St. Marys, and Jaime Foddrell from Sysco to spill the beans on what it really takes to open (and grow) a beloved local coffee shop. Christine shares her journey from Nebraska to Denver and finally Camden County, how a coffee plantation visit in Kauai and a 34-y...

In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores sits down with Angelia Miner, the creative force behind Ink and Ivy Boutique and Metamodern Tattoo in St. Marys, Georgia. Angelia shares the story of how marrying a Camden County native brought her from Texas to a tiny coastal town she’d never seen—one that, at first, didn’t quite match her husband’s “Starbucks-on-every-corne...

Episode Summary – Get ‘N Your Business Podcast, Episode 76 Host Alison Shores sits down with Alise Pate from the St. Marys Salvation Army to talk about Angel Tree season in Camden County—and all the ways this local team is quietly meeting needs all year long. Alise explains how the Angel Tree and Senior Tree programs work, from how children and seniors are referred, to where shoppers can find tags...

Guest: Kaitlyn Sizemore, Southern Saint Boutique Theme: All things Pink Friday — shop small first! Episode Summary Host Alison Shores welcomes Kaitlyn Sizemore of Southern Saint Boutique for a pink-themed chat about the nationwide Pink Friday movement—held the Friday before Black Friday to encourage the community to shop small first . Kaitlyn shares how Southern Saint grew from online pop-ups to a...

In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores from the Camden County Chamber of Commerce packs the studio with community champions to spotlight the impact of one powerhouse entrepreneur: Dan Black . Dan—owner of Wee Pub , Avant Catering , co-owner of Firefly Taco Cantina , and formerly Angel’s Cafe —joins Alison alongside Candace Pullum from the City of St. Marys DDA/Mai...

In this episode, Alison welcomes Ashley Jones , Camden County “implant” (by marriage 😄) and owner of Glam & Glow Beauty and Body Services , to talk about building a beauty business that’s rooted in care, education, and comfort. Ashley explains how she started with makeup, but because so many clients kept asking about skin, she went back to school to specialize in skincare and body waxing. Now...

Alison sits down with Nick Reed and Dean Skinner of Herc Rentals (formerly Tri-Lane) to unpack how the company has evolved from a traditional equipment renter into a full-scale solutions provider serving commercial, industrial, government, and residential needs. 👇 Watch by Chapter: 0:00 Welc ome + Sponsor Shoutouts 0:45 Meet Nick & Dean from Herc Rentals 1:25 From Tri-Lane to Herc: What’s New...

Alison sits down with Kendell and Heather from Serene Clean Residential Services to talk origin stories, service offerings, and why a meticulous eye turns cleaning into care. Kendell shares how Serene Clean began seven years ago as a flexible way to support her two young kids—then grew into an official business (2+ years and counting) built on reliability, customization, and a love for clients, es...

Alison Shores sits down with Greg and Michelle from Toys for Tots Camden/Charlton to unpack how the local campaign truly works—and how the whole community can get involved. Instead of pre-packed toy bags, their team runs a full “shopping mall” experience where registered parents choose age- and gender-appropriate gifts with the help of a volunteer shopper. The conversation covers why cash donation...

Alison sits down with husband-and-wife team Greg and Molly Cook to talk about building a trustworthy, relationship-first painting and light construction business after moving to Camden County “by happenstance.” Greg shares how a summer job he once hated turned into a 25-year career and, in 2018, the launch of Cook’s Painting & Construction —now serving customers across Camden and beyond. They...

Tim Echols: 🎙️ Get ‘N Your Business Podcast — Bonus Episode Guest: Tim Echols, Georgia Public Service Commissioner (District 2) Host: Alison Shores, Camden County Chamber of Commerce Episode Overview In this special bonus episode, Alison Shores welcomes Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols to the studio for an eye-opening conversation about the true cost of energy, why rates rise, and ho...

In Episode 68 of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores sits down with Leslie McNeill (Sheila’s daughter) and Keith Post (Executive Director, St. Marys Submarine Museum ) to celebrate the life and legacy of Senator Sheila McNeill and introduce the Sheila McNeill Legacy Scholarship Fund . Through personal stories—from Sheila’s Hallmark store supporting deployed sailors to her barrier...

Alison sits down with Sherri Stockfleth to unpack what Habitat for Humanity of Camden County really does beyond “building houses.” Founded locally in 1998, the affiliate has just completed its 36th home , primarily in Kingsland and Woodbine, using PAR Construction as the current general contractor and a network of discounted-rate subs and community volunteers. Sherri explains the “hand up, not a h...

Camden County natives Brennen and Kinsey Silveous share the scrappy, faith-driven path that led to TTT Equipment. Brennen’s first venture—high-school real-estate drone videos—pivoted to mobile detailing, then to powder coating, where he bought two buildings at 19 before ultimately selling the coating operation to launch TTT Equipment. Today they focus on skid-steer services, dump-trailer rentals,...

In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores welcomes Allison and Jim Woods, owners of the brand-new Foxtail Toys in downtown St. Marys. The Woods share their journey from North Carolina to Camden County, how they fell in love with the coast, and why they chose to open a toy store in the heart of downtown. Foxtail Toys is more than a shop—it’s an experience, offering so...

In Episode 64 of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores sits down with Leslee Smith , founder of The Yoga Barre Camden . Leslee shares her journey from Central Florida to Camden County, where she raised her family, worked at the hospital, and eventually followed her passion for fitness into becoming a yoga instructor. What started with a little nudge from a friend turned into a seve...

In this episode, host Alison Shores sits down with Caralee Bennett and Heather Newlin from Coastal Hospice of Georgia , a newly established hospice agency dedicated to serving Southeast Georgia. Caralee and Heather share their mission of providing expert, compassionate care for individuals and families facing terminal illness. They discuss how Coastal Hospice works alongside patients’ physicians a...

In this episode of the Get 'N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores sits down with Keely and Victoria from the Kings Bay Subbase FRG (Family Readiness Group) for the Alaska Blue Boat. They explain how each submarine at Kings Bay has its own FRG—small but mighty groups dedicated to supporting spouses and families through the ups and downs of deployment life. These volunteer-led teams plan meet...

🎙 Episode Summary In this episode of the Get ’N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores sits down with the dynamic duo, Sarah Wood and Sally Bulavko of the newly rebranded Century 21 Crest Realty (formerly Crest Realty). Sarah, recently nominated as Georgia Association Realtor of the Year and currently the Camden County Association Realtor of the Year , shares insights on their deep roots in th...

🎙️ Get 'N Your Business Podcast: Camden County Schools – A New Year of Growth and Change Episode Summary: In this enlightening episode of the Get 'N Your Business Podcast , host Alison Shores sits down with key leadership from Camden County Schools to talk all things education as the 2025 school year kicks off. Superintendent Dr. Tracolya Green is joined by Dr. Steve Loden (Assistant Superintenden...