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The Upstate Trail Talks

Greenville, SC is quickly becoming one of the most popular cities to visit and to call home - from its highly regarded restaurant scene to the beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Each week, tune in as I walk and talk on Greenville"s Swamp Rabbit Trail, that runs 22 miles through the heart of downtown, and ask our guests why they decided to make the Upstate their home and how that has impacted them.

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30:42

On the Trail with: Reedy Reels Film Festival

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/03/25

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets the chance to chat with one of the co-founders of the Reedy Reels Film Festival just before their big upcoming weekend! Ken shares amazing stories of how the festival got started 11 years ago as well as how it's become a hub for filmakers, actors, directors, and everyone in between to share ideas and foster more collaborations.Be sure to grab your tickets for this weekend! https://reedyreels.com/This week's sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar -

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28:43

On the Trail with: Next Chapter Navigator

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/03/18

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Sara McAda, founder of Next Chapter Navigator! Sara has spent her whole career caring for seniors in Upstate and has recently launched her own business to support families navigate care decisions for older family members.Check out Next Chapter Navigator's website: https://www.nextchapternavigatorsc.com/This week's sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/N Patel Communications -

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39:37

On the Trail with: Nathan Spainhour + SC BBQ Project

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/03/11

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Nathan Spainhour, author of his debut book, "The South Carolina BBQ Project." Nathan shares about his passion and career in creative design and how this book originally came about as he was writing his Master's thesis.

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23:58

On the Trail with: Junior League of Greenville Pt. 2

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/03/04

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail for the second time with Mary-Neil Jackson, President of the Junior League of Greenville, to chat about their Roast and Rally Event! Two days of delicious food, playing pickleball, and supporting JLG's mission - what better what to spend a weekend?Register for the event here: https://www.jlgreenville.org/roast-and-rally/This week's sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/N Patel Communications -

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24:14

On the Trail with: Baseline GVL

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/02/25

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats all things pickleball with the soon-to-open Baseline GVL's Director of Operations, Chandler Benore. Chandler shares her history of being a D1 Collegiate tennis player and making the transition to pickleball and now being able to make it more accessible to the Upstate year round.This week's sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/

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29:29

On the Trail with: Soul Vibration Massage Therapy &...

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/02/18

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Drea Tremols, owner and massage therapist of Soul Vibration Wellness. Drea shares about how her own health journey led her to becoming a massage therapist and what it's been like being a part of the growing health and wellness industry here in the Upstate.

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30:33

On the trail with: Pendleton Place

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/02/11

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Stacy Hyde, Executive Director of Pendleton Place, a nonprofit organization providing stable housing and homelessness prevention for youth in our community! The two chat about how Stacy landed here in Greenville almost by accident and all the incredible programs that Pendleton Place offers to help young people in the Upstate.This week's sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/N Patel Communications -

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30:02

On the Trail with: GVL St. Patricks Day Committee

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/02/04

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin starts gearing up for warmer spring weather by chatting with Kevin Barnes, Chairman of the GVL St. Patrick's Day Committee. Kevin shares about the history of the organization and the amazing things they do as well as a little sneak peek on what to expect at this year's parade and festival!This week's sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/

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22:02

On the Trail with: Max DiNatale

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/01/28

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Max DiNatale, owner of Max DiNatale Digital Marketing and Homes of GVL. Max has spent decades in the Upstate using his marketing skills to birng out the best in his clients online. He's also stepping into a new venture of restoring vintage houses here in the Upstate!

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21:07

On the Trail with: The Meyer Center

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/01/21

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Meta Hendricks, executive director of the Meyer Center for Special Children. Meta shares about her role with the Meyer Center which supports children with disabilities and their families as well as the school's plans for the future as they continue to grow with the rest of the Upstate.

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31:49

On the Trail with: Other Lands

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/01/14

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is up before the crack of dawn to chat with Mel Wilcox, owner of Other Lands Brewery and Café. Mel shares about his passion for brewing and why Greenville was the perfect place to come back to and open his own brewery after working for some major ones across the country!

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27:39

On the Trail with: CORE. grow strong.

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2026/01/07

Happy New Year! Kicking things off this week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin tried to tackle those new year exercise goals with the owner of CORE. grow strong., a pilates studio and athletic boutique, Currie Gossett. Currie shares how pilates helped her recover from injury which then grew into a passion, then to owning a business!

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27:58

On the Trail with: P+F Construction

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/12/10

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin wraps up 2025 with the co-owners of P+F Construction, Will Prescott and Steve Foushee. With roots here in the Upstate and years of experience in the construction industry, Steve and Will decided it was time to start their own venture by starting P+F Construction and bring some amazing projects to life in the area.

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29:59

On the Trail with: Hollingsworth Funds

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/12/03

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin gets a history lesson about the Hollingsworth family and how their legacy has allowed for so many places, parks, and business we love to be built through the work of Hollingsworth Funds and their President, Gage Weeks. Gage shares his story of coming to Greenville to work with this organization and how it's shaped so much of the Greenville area today.

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31:06

On the Trail with: Zack Hall + Ville to Ville Relay

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/11/26

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by one of the co-founders behinfd the super popular Ville to Ville Relay, Zack Hall! What started out as an idea where they hoped to get maybe 50 runners, turned into an event that sells out within minutes every year bringing people from all over to run in the Carolinas!This Week's Sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

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26:17

On the Trail with: Col. Kevin Farrell + Battlefield...

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/11/19

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin spends time during the week of Veteran's Day with Col. Kevin Farrell, currently serving as President and CEO of Battlefield Leadership, a leadership development company located here in Greenville that prepares today's leaders using history's lessons. After an accomplished military career with the US Army, Col. Farrell bring hose leadership skills here to the Upstate.This Weeks Sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert BarTakeoff Mini Golf: Get 20% off your

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22:09

On the Trail with: Kamber Parker Bowden Pt. 2

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/11/12

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Kamber Parker Bowden is back on the trail with Griffin to talk about her new book, "The Generational Advantage." She also shares about her company's rebrand to Generational Performance Solutions and how that has affected the impact they can have working with different organizations.Check out "The Generational Advantage" now!This Weeks Sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert BarTakeoff Mini Golf: Get 20% off your Holiday Glow Golf tickets for November 24th-26th with

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58:23

On the Trail with: TJ Eisenhart

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/11/05

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin chats with pro cyclist, artist, and all around incredible dude, TJ Eisenhart! TJ shares stories from his life long cycling career, how his interview with Lance Armstrong went viral, and how art helped him find purpose and balance in life. TJ also talks about the beginnings of Imaginary Bike Works located in GVL.TJ's work can be found here: https://www.imaginary-collective.com/This Weeks Sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert BarTakeoff Mini Golf: Get 20%

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27:06

On the Trail with: Vanessa Barnes

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/10/29

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Vanessa Barnes, CEO of WorkSmart Staffing, a women owned staffing firm based here in the Upstate! Vanessa shares her journey leading to her CEO appointment and what separates WorkSmart from other staffing firms and how that leads to a number of success stories from employees and companies alike.This Weeks Sponsors:Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

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36:49

Move Her Mind GVL: Live From Bridgeway Station!

The Upstate Trail Talks ·

2025/10/24

In this bonus episode of The Upstate Trail Talks, we had the honor and priviledge of capturing this conversation by a panel of incredible women in our running community at the "Move Her Mind Greenville" event presented by ASICS. Erin Helbling leads a discussion alongside Ashley Pearson, Kristine Dibos, and Esther Atkins, about how running has impacted them, what motivates them, and how it's brought community to their lives.If you're interested in donating to Erin's fundraising campaign for

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