The Upstate Trail Talks

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sarah Mudder, Upstate native and realtor with Heirloom Senior Transitions. Growing up in Clemson and now living in TR, Sarah has seen her fair share of changes across the Upstate! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar M. Judson Booksellers - Trail Talks listeners get a free gift at checkout if you mention us!

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by actor and filmmaker, Nigel Butler to talk about his latest film, " The Last Sunday of High School ." Nigel talks about his love for making movies and why he chooses to keep things local and create his projects here in the Upstate. This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Ryan Thackray, Director of Development at Community Foundation of Greenville, an organization whose mission is to improve the lives of those in GVL county through strategic philanthropy and investment in the community. TOWN x Trail Talks is a partnership between TOWN Magazine and The Upstate Trail Talks where each month, one Trail Talks in...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the founder of Mill Village Ministries, Dan Weidenbenner to talk about wide range of ways the organization helps those in needs in our community. The 4 different platforms including Mill Village Farms, Village Wrench, Village Launch, and Village Engage, all aim to empower those they're serving and their volunteers. Check out the different...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Dr. David Jolson, co-founder of Upstate Spine and Sport where he talks about getting from clients from "pain to performance." David and Upstate Spine and Sport are ready to help get the GVL community back to being active after experiencing pain or injury! This week's sponsor: Carmella's Cafe and and Dessert Bar

This week on The Upstate Trail Talk, Griffin takes a walk through the Town of Pendleton with it's mayor, Dr. Sarah Stokowski. Sarah shares some incredible stories about Pendleton as well as what inspired her to run for office in one of the Upstate's most historic towns. This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Drake Bagwell, President of OOBE Apparel Design group based here in Greenville! As a 30 year old company,  OOBE has designed branded apparel for many prominent companies like Chick-Fil-A and BWM but now they are starting a new chapter of launching their own collection of men's apparel. This week's sponsor: Carmella's Cafe and and Dessert B...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sara Grambach, CEO of Greenville Center for Creative Arts. Sara recently came back to her hometown to lead GCCA after spending most of her career in New England. She shares about the incredible ways that GCCA supports local artists and showcare their work to the community. TOWN x Trail Talks is a partnership between TOWN Magazine and The U...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Tommy Lenz, guitarist for the Upstate-based band, Rad Dad! Tommy shares about how this group of dads started playing music together which has since grown to playing shows across the Upstate. This week's sponsosr: Carmella's Cafe and and Dessert Bar

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by President of United Ministries, Lizzie Bebber, to talk about the incredible work that the organization does in our community! Also, be sure to check out their fundraising campaign they have going on through the month of September! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, we are back on the trail for the second time with Jen Moreau to talk about one of our favorite events of the year: Indie Craft Parade! Jen shares what attendees can expect this year and the impact that this festival has had on our community.  Plan your visit and buy tickets here !! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by National Geographic Photographer and Executive Director of Naturaland Trust, Mac Stone! Mac shares how his love of photography and the outdoors has taken him all over the world, and now he's using both of those passions to help protect land and greenspaces here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. You might even here some news about a new SC state...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Lauren Luneckas, CEO of The Children's Museum of the Upstate. Lauren shares how her career in the golf industry brought her to the Upstate and about the impact that the museum has on families in our community. Purchase your tickets to visit TCMU here ! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin talks all things history with Joshua West, founder of Thread and Trace Consulting! Joshua talks about how he helps his clients discover their own family history as well as sharing historical stories of buildings, neighborhoods, and beyond in the Upstate. This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Felicia Sciortino, physical therapist and owner of Endurance Ally. Felicia talks about how running injuries in college helped her find her own passion for physical therapy, and now that she's here in Greenville, she wants to help prevent other runners' and cyclists' injuries! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Nicole Shannon, artist and founder of Create Potential, for the next episode in collaboration with TOWN Magazine! Nicole shares her story of finding Greenville, her persprective of what creativity truly is, and work crafting bamoboo breath necklaces (which you can read more about in TOWN)! TOWN x Trail Talks is a partnership between TOWN M...

This week on The Upstat Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sutton Barrow, owner of Made Four: A Lagree studio. Sutton shares about discovering Lagree workout classes while living in Nashville, how it's impacted her life and history of injuries as an athlete, and why she wanted to bring Lagree to the Upstate and beyond (Athens and Auburn coming soon)! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Desser...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by best friends, business partners, former Clemson Tiger kickers, and founders of PK Capital - Christian Groomes and Greg Huegel! Christian and Greg's story for building a business together goes back to their time on the football team together, and now they're helping others realize their business dreams with PK Capital. This week's sponsors:...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Jasmine Murphy, owner and founfing principal of Atelier Design and Development. Jasmine shares her unique perspective coming from both an architectural design background and later learning the development side of real estate, and how this helps her stand out in this industry! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Austyn McGroarty, Executive Chef of the Greenville Drive, for the first episode in collaboration with TOWN Magazine! Austyn shares his story growing up in the Upstate, starting his career in fast food, opening Woodside Bistro, and now working his his hometown baseball team. TOWN x Trail Talks is a partnership between TOWN Magazine and The...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Jessica Martino, founder of The Harmonized Nest, a home organization business that will change how you think about your home! Jessica talks about working for her family business, the impact of one episode of "Marie Kondo," and how it's all led to her starting her own business! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https:/...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin celebrates the 150th episode with Ricardo Pereira, founder of Due South Coffee Roasters! Growing up in Brazil, Ricardo brings his unique perspective of the coffee industry here to the Upstate and shares the importance of every step of the coffee process - from the farmers growing the beans to the barista pouring you a cup! This week's sponsors: Carmell...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Kris Valzone, one of the founders of Yerp! Yerp is an app designed for outdoor enthusiasts to plan adventures and build community. Whether you hike, bike, climb, kayak, etc, Yerp is your go to spot to get outside! Available for Apple and Android! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin and his guest talk about something we never really think twice about: Breathing! Joined by Perrin White, founder of Breathe Well Be Well, the two talk about the impact that breathing can affect your overall health and what can be done to help! Book and appointment with Perrin here! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmell...

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is walks and talks with West Hyler, the Executive Director of the South Carolina New Play Festival. West talks about his career as a director, working on world-renowned productions and why starting the New Play Festival is so important to the industry and to the Upstate.  Grab your tickets for any of the shows here! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Caf...