Mount Pleasant Podcast

The Town of Mount Pleasant secured the Wando Dock in 2019, aiming to safeguard its historic character and shield it from development. With a keen awareness of Shem Creek's vital shrimping industry, the town meticulously planned the dock's renovation to minimize disruption. Mitchell explains that planning Wando Seafood Dock's renovation and repair was done with local businesses in mind. The decisio...

Mike Seekings, Chairman, CARTA Board of Directors talks to host Brian Cleary about CARTA's Beach Reach program , which is in it's 3rd year, and is FREE every weekend this Summer (through Labor Day). Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Towne Centre and CARTA have partnered to bring this free service to the public. It makes getting to the beach affordable and convenient. Listen in for the details about B...

The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department runs engaging, relaxing, and engaging programs such as youth & adult sports, summer camps, swim lessons, a Senior Center, art, dance, music classes, events, and more. Listen as Steve Gergick, Director of the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, talks to host Brian Cleary about the things that the recreation department provides the community, including the...

Hurricane Preparedness is the subject of the upcoming May 30, 2024 Town Talks series which is being held at Town Hall in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. A relatively new community classroom series, Town Talks, is an effective & important way for the town to stay connected and informed as Mount Pleasant continues to grow and thrive.  We're excited to bring you Liz Boyles, Chief Livability Division...

Join us as Dave Woodson, the visionary Owner and Founder of Flyway Logistics , unveils the innovative journey behind the company's inception. Discover how Flyway Logistics has transformed the way Interior Designers manage their furniture needs for brand-new homes and extensive remodeling projects. Gone are the days of coordinating with truck drivers at storage units for heavy items like sofas, tab...

Join us for a fun-filled look into Mount Pleasant's Blessing of the Fleet as Tracy Richter, Events Coordinator for the Town of Mount Pleasant and Tressy Mellichamp, Fundraising Chair for Fishermen's Memorial Statue talk to host Brian Cleary about this annual event and it's history.  Every April the Blessing of the Fleet kicks off the shrimping season with a boat parade, ceremonial blessing of the...

In honor of the Month of the Military Child, we have Karli Sabecky, Implementation Coordinator, and Sarah Schackelton, Community Coordinator along with host Brian Cleary discussing what the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) does to support the education of military-connected students. We understand that military families often have to relocate frequently, and this can have a significant im...

Shannon Rice is the Coastal Regions Development Officer at Make-A-Wish South Carolina and she joins Hart Peary a Make-A-Wish Mom along with host Erin Kienzle they talk about what Make-A-Wish South Carolina does, and their fundraising and their life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Make sure to listen in through to the end to find out how Hart and her family chose to move to Ch...

Wade Altum, the Founder, is 10 years old and decided to help the homeless and started Hoops Against Homelessness with partner One80 Place. He started the shooting/giving events in 2020 during COVID and began with a small event that grew over time. At first, they asked people to post on Instagram to shoot 10 hoops or donate, and that raised awareness bringing in about $1,500 that first year to figh...

If you or a loved one is looking for alternative treatments for PTSD & TBI, join host Brian Cleary as he talks with Hoofprints in the Sand's (HITS) founder, CEO, and Clinical Director Sarah Lustig. HITS uses equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) to help veterans and others struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) at their farm on Wando Road mere minutes...

John Wright, the president of the African American Settlement Historic Commission talks with host Brian Cleary about AASHC's role in the preservation of the 1904 Long Point School in Mount Pleasant, as well as what the AAS Historic Commission does, and why they do it. John and Brian also talk about how the African American Settlement HC partners with Boone Hall Plantation during this year's Black...

Denise Kish, the Executive Director at Mount Pleasant Gardens Memory Care Community says they are a standalone memory care community for people with dementia, which is an umbrella term for several disorders that affect memory and other cognitive functions. The community is there for people with a diagnosis of one of the different types of dementia. As Leanne Lovin, the Community Resource Director...

Mount Pleasant Magazine's publisher, Bill Macchio, talks with host Brian Cleary about the Mount Pleasant Home Showcase coming to the Omar Shrine Convention Center in March of 2024 . Home-related businesses like heating and air, whole home generators and home remodeling will be at the show and all of those home-related businesses will be offering discounts. Rob Fowler will be talking about hurrican...

Kathi Herrmann, President Elect of the Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce talks to host Brian Cleary about how she got involved with the Chamber of Commerce in Mount Pleasant and what it does for local businesses and the areas covered. The Chamber of Commerce is a great way to connect with other local businesses, network and make valuable contacts in the community. As the Marketing Director of Mou...

If you've heard of SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar and Sommba Cocina then you can thank BENE Hospitality Group . Co-founder Karen Mennuti-Raju sits down with host Brian Cleary and talks about the BENE Hospitality Group and the foods and restaurants they are responsible for creating. SAVI Cucina serving Italian food, opened in November of 2019 and Mennuti-Raju talks about the inspiration behind the restaura...

As the holiday season approaches, our thoughts naturally turn towards Thanksgiving and Christmas. For over 25 years, Brad Moranz and his wife Jennifer have been delighting audiences with the Charleston Christmas Special . This year, the show will run for 10 days, from December 14th through the 23rd. In a recent conversation with host Brian Cleary, Brad Moranz, co-creator of the Charleston Christma...

Layla Luna talks with host Brian Cleary about  Just Bee , which is a nonprofit dedicated to the millions of families with children or young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and neurodiversity. Just Bee's mission is to train businesses to become more sensory-friendly and welcoming for this untapped market. She says that autism can look to others like bad parenting or unbehaved children be...

Answering the question why should you Vote Clay Duffie for Mount Pleasant Waterworks Commissioner on Nov 7, Clay Duffie speaks with host Brian Cleary about his candidacy for the only open seat on the Mount Pleasant Public Waterworks Commission. Duffie was the General Manager of Mount Pleasant Public Waterworks for 32 years, so he knows about water, the commission, our community and our customers....

John Byrnes, president of the school, talks to host Brian Cleary about Christ Our King - Stella Maris in Mount Pleasant, SC, and the things that make the school stand out as an attractive and valuable option for the education of students Pre-K through Grade 8.  Christ Our King - Stella Maris, a private Catholic school, has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Educatio...

In this episode of the Mount Pleasant Podcast, host Brian Cleary sits down with the Head of the School, the Director of Enrollment, the School Psychologist, and 3 teachers at Mason Preparatory School . Jennifer Baker, Head of the School says Mason Prep is a K-8 Day School in downtown Charleston near the Charleston City Marina and they have many students from Mount Pleasant. Mason Preparatory Schoo...

Matt McFarland at the School of Rock in Mount Pleasant says their students start out learning performance based music in a band, which means you'll learn faster. Learning to play an instrument gives kids something positive to do with their extra time, aids in brain development and has other benefits outside of music itself. School of Rock teaches Guitar, Drums, Bass, Keyboard and Vocals and they o...

Ellie Mental Health wants to help you live your best life. As trends in mental health allow those who need it to seek that care in a judgment-free zone Ellie steps up to be one of those places for you or your family. John Gentry, owner of Ellie Mental Health in Mount Pleasant saw a need for more mental health providers in the area and looked around and decided Ellie was the best fit. He says go to...

Amie Dufek (Senior Property Mgr) and Nicole Spencer (Fitness & Lifestyle Coordinator) talk with host Brian Cleary about Restore at Carolina Park. Watch and listen how Active Adult Apartment Living for the 55 and better crowd includes sociability, friendships, travel and fitness with activities like pickleball, water aerobics, and classes like tai chi, belly dancing, ballroom dancing and more! Rest...

Feel good, look good, live better. Listen in today as Brandon D'Agostino founder, owner, and trainer at SOCiETY in Charleston talks to host Brian Cleary about the workouts and treatment you can expect including indoor cycling, strength training, HIIT classes, Yoga, Yoga Sculpts and Restorative Yoga Classes for a more balanced wellness routine.  Working out and meeting at SOCiETY's boutique fitness...

Brian Henry, Owner/President of Get Carried Away Southern Market and Catering in Pawleys Island, SC and soon in Mount Pleasant, SC talks with host Brian Cleary about the great foods they carry, the different experiences you can have at their two locations after the Mount Pleasant location opoens and just how Palmetto Cheese Homestyle Pimento Cheese is related to their food dishes.