A Slice of P.I.

19 year old Pawleys Island resident, Antonio Robinson, joins us to talk about his growing up life in Minnesota and Georgia and when he moved to Pawleys Island in High School. He talks about life on Sandy Island, an inland island surrounded by the Waccamaw River on one side, the Pee Dee river on the other side and no roads or bridges to the mainland. I first met Antonio when he was jumping over hurdles at a Track and Field meet at Waccamaw High. Antonio currently is a Freshman at Coastal Carolina University and works part time at Island Specialties store in Pawleys Island. You will thoroughly enjoy listening to Antonio talk about his life, his family and giving a shoutout to his friends.

Lynne Ford grew up in New York City. She moved to Pawleys Island when she was 12 years old because this was her parents' hometown. Lynne attended the Waccamaw School, then Winyah High School. After she received her Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Journalism , Lynne worked in several interesting jobs on the East Coast and in the Southeast. When she was 30, Lynne returned to Pawleys Island to visit her parents. While there, she met the love of her life, got married, and never left. We are so happy that this beautiful, joyful, intelligent woman is part of the fabric of Pawleys Island and Georgetown County. You will thoroughly enjoy hearing about Lynne's journey and her years of continuing service here in Georgetown County.

Mr. Anderson Wilson joins us for Episode 29. Anderson has been the backbone of DeBordieu, South Carolina since 1982, doing everything from construction, to preparing villas for guests, maintenance and repairs, overseeing the staff at The Blue Heron Grill and swimming pools and even being the best BINGO caller on Family nights during the summertime. When he started working there, it was just a few beach houses and a 9 hole golf course with a trailer for a clubhouse. Listen along as Anderson talks about all the people, events, and growth of a coastal neighborhood that he truly loves. You will thoroughly enjoy listening to this conversation with Mr. Anderson Wilson.

What health problem do you need help with? The team from Revive Functional Wellness is here to tell you about a new strategy to improve your health. Anxiety, weight gain, loss of energy, depression, brain fog, food allergies, headaches and any other undiagnosed health problem could be holding you back from being the best person you can be. Emily Horton, Kristy Roderick, Tina Weiss, and Sabrina Bailey can listen to you, have you tested, and determine the correct protocol to make you feel better. You will be fascinated by what these Nurses can do to improve your well being. Check out their website at www.revivefunctionalwellnesssc.com and email them at [email protected] You will love listening to these ladies and Episode 28.

Christine Keillor Prior, former high school Athletic Trainer and teacher, has started her own personal training business, Subala, here in Pawleys Island, SC. She will come to your home to provide guidance in exercise, weight training, yoga, meditation, stretching and balance, and nutrition choices. She also teaches two classes at the Y.M.C.A. (Healthpoint). Check out her website at www.Subala843.com Email her at [email protected]. You will thoroughly enjoy Episode 27 with Chrissie.

We also discuss current median prices of homes in Pawleys Island, Murrells Inlet and Georgetown, SC.

Episode 26 of A Slice of P.I. podcast is still focused on health and fitness in the month of January. Our guest, Keith Brown, joins us to talk about his life in Pawleys Island with his wife Angie. Keith has made fitness a priority in his life since his basketball playing days at Eastside High School in Greenville, SC. He has worked at many schools in Georgetown County as a teacher, coach, Administrator, and IT coordinator. Mostly retired now, Keith still lifts weights everyday and still uses the Bowflex machine in addition to having fun with his grandchildren. You will love this healthy episode!

In Episode 25, we are talking all about good health and fitness in this first week of January 2024. You will enjoy hearing from Richard Morris, exercise physiologist and personal trainer at the Y.M.C.A., formerly known as HealthPoint in Pawleys Island, We also hear how Waccamaw Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher, Stephanie Johnson, lost over 100 pounds after having her 3rd child and she didn't do it by starving herself! You will want to listen to hear how doing just a few things different each day, can help you reach your fitness goals. Go to www.katyhearnfit.com and scroll all the way to the bottom to calculate your macro levels. Then use that information on the app, My Fitness Pal, to track your macro intake. To ask Richard Morris questions about health and fitness, you can email him at [email protected]

Thomas Rowland, lead vocal and guitar player of Winyah Band, joins us to tell about the members of the band, Luke Gordon, Rob Buffington, Jim Carr and Stephen Russell. We also learn how the band got it's name, creating new songs, performing everywhere from the P.I.T. to the Lowcountry of South Carolina to the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee and how you can book them for your next event and where they will be performing next. Follow the band on Instagram @winyah__ or email them at [email protected] You can also find them on Spotify and the App, BeatGig

Have you evert thought about turning one of your talents into a business? Our guest, Tina Cannon, has done exactly that. From her early Easy-Bake Oven days, Tina knew that she loved to create yummy cakes and pies for her family. Today, Tina has turned one of her most requested desserts into a growing successful business. Her dessert, Tina's Banana Pudding Cheesecake, is flying off the shelves at over 180 Kroger stores in Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. Tina joins us to talk about how this all came about and her plans for local distribution in our area. You will love her Banana Pudding Cheesecake and Episode 23.

This week we highlight all the wonderful women that make Christmas happen. Moms, teachers, nurses, business owners, friends and neighbors who take care of all the many, many details of shopping, decorating the tree and the home, baking and cooking, going to parties, singing Christmas Carols, making crafts, donating to charities, going to church services and just making everything merry and bright. Friends Julie Hammel and Carolyn Baker join us to talk about their role in bringing Christmas to their families and friends. We do acknowledge the increasing efforts of men to help get all the details of Christmas put together. How do you prepare for Christmas or Hanukkah? It takes a lot of effort that's for sure. We hope you enjoy all the fun in Episode 22 of A Slice of P.I. And remember--Shop local!