The Charleston Marketing Podcast

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Big ideas rarely arrive fully formed—they grow from a single conversation, a brave email, and a room full of the right people. That’s the heartbeat of this episode with Angel Holmes, a Charleston native whose fingerprints are on the city’s culinary rise, women’s leadership networks, and a new purpose-driven hospita...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. A fashion pitch in mall clothes. A Hotmail address that became a company name, Obviouslee. Salsa lessons to cover rent. That’s how Lee Deas' story begins, but the real ride is how she turned that grit into a values-led, 30-person B Corp agency that punches far above its weight. We dig into what B Corp certific...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. A teen builds a hip-hop forum, hears its bars on the radio, and sends Sony a homemade cease and desist—then grows up to lead an AI video platform. That’s how our conversation starts, and the twists don’t stop. We bring JT White (Augie.studio) and filmmaker Jake from Koz Films into the studio for a frank, funny, and...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. The wildest origin story we’ve heard starts with a liger and ends with a microphone. Brenna Lawrence—VP of Business Development at Brown & Brown, relentless networker, and newly minted TEDx speaker—joins us to unpack how she turned fear into a lever for growth, community, and real change. This isn’t a highlight...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. What if your social stack was actually simple—and proved its value? We’re joined by Brianna Crossley, Director of Growth & Engagement, and Rachel Bacall, Engagement Manager, from Pollen Social to unpack a platform built for velocity and clarity: multi-channel publishing from one place, clean analytics that tie...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Step into the dynamic world of South Carolina's technological revolution with Jamie DeMent, Director of Technology and Cyber Initiatives at the SC Council on Competitiveness. In this illuminating conversation, Jamie reveals how Charleston is transforming from a tourist destination into a vibrant tech hub where...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. From ripping out Yellow Pages to designing iconic logos, Brady Waggner's marketing journey embodies the creative hustle that defines success in the industry. As co-founder and executive creative director of HOOK, Brady brings a refreshing perspective to brand development that goes beyond traditional approaches...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Ever wondered how a hospitality professional becomes the founder of a thriving digital marketing agency? Q Moldrik's journey from managing hotel systems to building Legacy Digital showcases the power of transferable skills and entrepreneurial vision. As the oldest of five children and seventeen grandchildren,...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. When arcades faded away, Christopher saw an opportunity. The Charleston native's vision? Create a gaming space built "from the viewpoint of a bar out" – combining the communal joy of gaming with modern technology and adult beverages. Opening Reforge Gaming Lounge wasn't easy. Originally slated f...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Ever wished you could clone yourself to handle all those repetitive business tasks? Matthew Grason of Level Up Video has made that dream a reality with revolutionary AI technology that creates digital twins indistinguishable from the real thing—in just six minutes of filming time. As our final guest at the bustling...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Nicole Farina never expected her spontaneous move to Charleston during the pandemic would transform her into one of the city's most recognized digital voices. What began as a simple notebook entry—"The Charleston Diaries: a storytelling platform"—evolved into a thriving social media presence with ove...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Blockchain technology is completely reshaping what we thought possible with land ownership and investment. Aaron Bumgarner, CEO and founder of Outside Global Incorporated, joins us to unpack how his company is pioneering the tokenization of land—transforming physical property into liquid, tradable digital assets th...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Doug Hamilton is revolutionizing Charleston's tech landscape through an unexpected lens: fatherhood. As founder of Charleston Hacks, Hamilton's mission grew from a deeply personal place – creating compelling reasons for his three teenage children to build their futures in the Lowcountry. Since 2023, he&ap...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Season three of the Charleston Marketing Podcast kicks off with a bang as hosts celebrate the show's growing success—nearly 2,500 downloads, with listeners tuning in from across the globe. What started as a local conversation has blossomed into a platform reaching marketing professionals in Singapore, Germany,...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Ever wondered what happens when you build a golf brand for people who care more about the beer cooler than their scorecard? Wes Loman, founder of The Salty Golfer, joins us from Dig South to share how he's created a thriving golf lifestyle brand that puts fun first. Founded in 2019, The Salty Golfer embodies a...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. What happens when your lifelong passion suddenly feels more like a burden? For Jennings King, the realization came in a moment of clarity while scrolling through Instagram—after 15 years of capturing wedding memories, she texted her marketing strategist: "weddings make me want to vomit." This brutally hon...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Kristina Chapple has a refreshing take on startup funding that might just transform venture capital as we know it. Fresh from raising $46 million for 11 Tribes Ventures second fund, she's on a mission that extends far beyond traditional investment metrics. While most VCs focus exclusively on financial outcomes...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. What happens when two marketing professionals with complementary strengths join forces? In this candid conversation with Amber and Rachel of Matchstick Social, we explore the remarkable journey of a Charleston-based agency that's grown from a King Street startup to a thriving full-service marketing firm over t...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Have you ever wondered who actually controls the internet? Or how standards like email and web protocols come to be? The Charleston Marketing Podcast dives deep into this fascinating world with special guest Thomas McCarthy-Howe, co-author of a groundbreaking new internet standard called Virtual Conversations. Broa...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Meet Ada Pasternak, a musical force whose extraordinary journey defies conventional paths. Born in Moscow to musician parents and raised on the East Coast, Ada's early life as a violin prodigy took an unexpected turn when debilitating tendonitis threatened to end her musical career entirely. What followed wasn...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Rob Concannon's journey from hockey player to president of the South Carolina Stingrays is a testament to Charleston's magnetic pull. After arriving in 1995 as a player for the Stingrays, a friend's prophetic words—"if you go to Charleston, you will never move home"—proved remarkably accura...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Ever wondered what happens when innovative minds tackle agricultural waste? Meet Tom Bessell , co-founder of ALBON , who's revolutionizing how we think about wastewater and soil health. Tom joins us from Dig South to share his startup's groundbreaking approach to environmental challenges. Albon has develo...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. What if your tax dollars could directly fund life-saving innovations happening right in your backyard? For South Carolinians, this isn't just a possibility—it's a reality through the South Carolina Research Authority. Adrianne Grimes, Director of Marketing and Communications at SCRA, joins the Charleston...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. Artificial intelligence isn't just for tech giants anymore. Two Charleston-based entrepreneurs are proving that small businesses and traditional industries can harness AI's power to compete at unprecedented levels. Meet Tanqueray Edwards, owner of TR Edwards Consultancy , who specializes in empowering sma...

How are we doing? Who do you want to learn from next? Text us with notes and ideas. What happens when an award-winning mixologist discovers that the secret ingredient to winning competitions isn’t just in the drink—it’s in the story? Morgan Hurley, former Marketing and Beverage Director for MEX 1 Coastal Cantina and founder of Swell Marketing & Consulting, joins us to share how his journey thr...