Connected by Community

Home mortgages in today’s market are changing. Today we hear from loan originator Amanda McCall who works with PrimeLending. Amanda has decades of experience helping her clients with financing options when buying, refinancing, or even renovating their home. Be sure to tune in as she speaks on the current interest rate and mortgage environment. She also talks about how local lenders offer services that you might not get when working with a large non-local bank.

Amanda McCall

PrimeLending

lo.primelending.com/amccall/

Today we hear from CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Bryan Ballentine who founded the local financial planning firm Ballentine Capital Advisors. Bryan has always had a knack for helping others and he does it by educating his clients on how to make smart planning decisions. Bryan and his team have over 50 years of combined experience and numerous designations to help them pursue excellence for the families they serve. Be sure to tune in for more information and a few tips about financial planning.

Bryan Ballentine

Ballentine Capital Advisors

ballentinecapital.com

Today we hear from Austin Maxwell who co-founded the local startup company, Kanga Coolers. Austin and his fellow Clemson classmates started Kanga as a class project and never looked back. They knew there was a need for a lightweight cooler that could keep drinks cool without the need for ice, so they created a koozie for a case of beer. This product has since evolved to reach new heights by being featured on Shark Tank and turning a revenue of more than 7-figures. Tune in to learn more about their product and how it is changing the cooler market.

Austin Maxwell

Kanga Coolers

kangacoolers.com

Today we hear from Bruce Kastner who started a local nonprofit called The Bridge Fishing Outreach. Bruce combined his love for fishing with his passion of helping others to form a fishing outreach for the disadvantaged youth and adults in addiction recovery. He has since teamed up with high schools and other local nonprofits to host fishing clinics all over upstate South Carolina. Tune in to learn more about the program and ways that you can get involved.

Bruce Kastner

The Bridge Fishing Outreach

thebridgefishingoutreach.org

Today we hear from Chris Ingle who owns Envirocare Landscape Management. Chris started out cutting yards in high school and has grown his business to over 50 employees in the last 20 years. Tune in to hear about his success story and a few tips to keep your neighbors jealous of your beautiful yard.

Chris Ingle

Envirocare Landscape Management

P.O. Box 80394

Simpsonville, SC 29680

envirocarelandscape.com

Today we hear about the strive for a flourishing community that Mill Village Farms has set out to do. They started out farming empty plots of land to produce healthy food for the community and now have numerous additional programs such as youth development and bike repair. Tune in to hear from Jessica Compton who talks about their rapid growth and impact on the community.

Jessica Compton

Mill Village Farms

1186 Pendleton St

Greenville, SC 29611

millvillagefarms.org

Today we hear about the meaningful impact Make-A-Wish has on those suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Joining us are Amanda Osborne and Jessicka Lockwood who are both involved with the Make-A-Wish organization. Amanda is the VP of Mission Advancement at Make-A-Wish and Jessicka is a Wish Mom who was nominated for and accepted in to The W.I.S.H. Society this year. Both women share personal stories and triumphs they have experienced through their involvement at Make-A-Wish.

Amanda Osborne

Make-A-Wish South Carolina

225 South Pleasantburg Drive C17

Greenville, SC 29607

Wish.org/sc

On the podcast today, we hear from Tom Kassob, who is a local luxury real estate agent with Justin Winters Sotheby’s International Realty. Tom’s primary focus is on the Greenville market with a secondary focus on properties in the Lake Keowee area. Tune in to hear the current real estate market trends and his personal advice on navigating the sell or purchase of a home.

Tom Kassab

Justin Winter Sotheby's International Realty

15740 SC-11 #2A

Salem, SC 29676

864.616.7529

www.justinwinter.com/agents/tom-kassab/

Aside from being a rockstar on her own podcast, Mom's on the Move, Jennifer Sisk is a certified life coach who helps her clients overcome the challenges that life throws their way. After struggling with an eating disorder for many years, she knows first-hand how to tackle recovery head on!

Jennifer Sisk, Life Coach

803-351-1262

jennifersisklifecoach.com

On this Episode we talk with Dr. Sam Barfell from Southside Christian School (SCS). In service to our community, SCS provides Christian education with excellence. Dr. Barfell talks about academics, award-winning fine arts, competitive athletics, and multiple co-curricular activities. He shares how students are prepared to discover, grow, and achieve all God has for them. He also shares about exciting growth coming to SCS and the plans with Rooted and Rising!

Southside Christian School

2211 Woodruff Road

Simpsonville, SC 29681

864-234-7595

www.southsidechristian.org