People of Greenville shares conversations with the people that make our city great. It is about the lives and the stories that shape our past and mold the future of Greenville South Carolina.
We talk to Lacey Hennessey, a self-taught artist, traveling muralist and entrepreneur based out of Greenville, South Carolina.
Born and raised in Greenville SC. South Carolina's unique and storied heritage guides her subject choices. A deep-rooted obsession with time honored southern culture is the essential, emotional connection which pilots each brush stroke.
As a sales trainer, manager, and serial entrepreneur, John is known for mentoring sales reps with zero business experience so they become high-six- and seven-figure salespeople.
Sandy Burn and her husband, Michael, are part owners of Palmetto Olive Oil in Greenville South Carolina
We talk to writer Chuck Driskell about his career and living in the Upstate.
Today we talk with the owners of Carter Family Wines, an artisanal Carolina urban winery located in Greenville, South Carolina
Jim fills the unexpired term of Greenville Water Commissioner John F. Tynan who resigned earlier this year after accepting an out-of-state position.
Aileen serves as the Director of Community Engagement for The Family Effect.
Eric sits down with Upstate personality JDew.
Tom Callaway talks about swimming in the Upstate and his new venture.
Greenville teenagers Jack & Brad Freeman have taken to high school job model and turned it on it's head.
Bootie Cothran has competed on American Ninja Warrior since Season Five, although he took a break during Season Six. His performances have been steadily getting better each Season.
Stewart formed Spinx in 1972 with a home heating oil delivery service and one convenience store in Greenville, SC. Today, Spinx operates more than 80 convenience stores in South Carolina and employs over 1,400 associates through its stores, food operations and related businesses.
Jeremey Davis has been directing races with Set Up Events since 1997 and currently produces more than 30 events each year. He takes time to talk about his connection to the Upstate community.
Annette Estes was WSPA's 1st female news anchor in 1977. She left the station in 1987 to anchor the 6 & 11 PM news with Carl Clark @ WYFF
With over 40 years of combined experience, Davis Law Group has advocated for clients in nearly every court system in South Carolina and Ric & Will Davis are proud members of the Upstate community.
Dana is a nationally-recognized educator of and authority on students with dyslexia and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of learning and discusses the challenges of being an educator during the Covid-19 pandemic.
After recording two of the biggest love songs in the history of pop music, McCain now performs upwards of 100 shows annually throughout the US as a solo artist, with his full band or his acoustic trio.
CEO and Founder of Stark RFID takes time to talk with Eric about Greenville and the Upstate.
Liz Seman was recently named one Greenville Business Magazine’s 50 Most Influential people of 2018, we are super excited to speak with Liz!
Today we talk with Greenville Mayor Knox White! Mayor of Greenville since 1995, Mayor White is a graduate of Christ Church Episcopal School and Greenville High School and attended Wake Forest University and the University of South Carolina Law School. He is a partner in the law firm of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, where he heads the firm’s immigration and customs practices. Learn more at greenvillesc.gov
Whitney talks about her band Groove Planet and her work in the luxury resort industry with Retreats Resources.
Beth Messick serves as Executive Director of Jasmine Road, an innovative two-year residential restoration program for female survivors of prostitution, trafficking and addiction.
David White is Founder and CEO of Fostering Great Ideas (FGI), a non-profit improving the lives of children who struggle in foster care. David holds a MSW in child welfare and a MBA and also teaches social impact through Clemson University’s MBA program in Entrepreneurship, as an adjunct professor. Fostering Great Ideas is found at www.fgi4kids.org or at Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: fgi4kids.
Danny Joyner is a Greenville native and an alumnus of Furman University. Danny is the President & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices C. Dan Joyner.
Susan discusses her role at Greenville Homeless Alliance and the larger issue of Homelessness, in Greenville. Susan also details the root issues that often lead to Homelessness: mental health, unemployment, lack of affordable housing, or insufficient income from low-wage jobs.
Catriona joined the Meals on Wheels team in 2009. As the Executive Director, she manages the staff and works alongside our Board of Directors and the Leadership Team to implement strategic planning and oversee the budget
We talk with Darby Wilcox; a singer/songwriter from Greenville, SC. abouth her debut album, "11:11". Darby describes the work as an ethereal escapade through the last decade of her life
Megan talks about her amazement at the constantly emerging and innovative community that she has always called home. In her opinion, the best part of her job is the opportunity to connect with the people that make the Upstate such an exciting place to live and to experience all it has to offer.
In 2009 a series of events led the Henderson Family (of 5) to move to Greenville where Bill started Henderson Baseball Academy which has since merged and is West End Baseball Academy.