The Upstate Trail Talks

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with the owners of Greenville's newest running apparel comany - Greenville Uptempo Sports aka "GUTS" - Nick and Kristine Dibos! The husband and wife duo share their story of how they moved to the Upstate all the way from Oregon, becoming so passionate about this community so quickly, they started this business to not only celebrate it, but to give back as well.

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This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin walks and talks with City Council Candidate Tina Belge has she launches her campaign for the election this November! Tina shares her story about falling in love with the Upstate visiting as a kid to now her involvement and passion for local government. Take a listen to hear what she hopes to accomplish if elected!

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with the CEO of Encompass Health, local author, (and fellow Pittsburgher) Joshua Trout! Joshua's personal story, as well as his experience with Emcompass Health, shaped his unique outlook on what leadership should look like, and inspired his recently published book, "Transformative Leadership."

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by another Greenville native and maker of high quality, handmade bags, Amy Burka, owner of Hey Amy! She shares her story of multiple career changes that ended up with her starting her own business sewing fashionable, durable bags for all the Upstate to enjoy.

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Amy Thomas, real estate agent and Greenville native! Amy shares her love for her hometown and how she loves making the Upstate other people's new hometown too!

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Dr. Atticus Mabry, founder and director of Oasis Animal Hospital. Atticus grew up right here in Greenville, attended Clemson University and then later Univeristy of Georgia for veterinary school, eventually leading him to start his own practice here back in the Upstate - where the combination of being a family vet practice with an emergency component really set Oasis apart.

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Max Stewart, who is the CEO of the Greenville Area Development Corporation. Max shares what he and GADC look for when bringing in new businesses and helping current ones expand in Greenville County in hopes they are a good fit and bring value to our community.

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Greenville native and owner of Scoundrel, Chef Joe Cash! Chef Joe recounts his early days in the food industry here in the Upstate before taking on some of the emost acclaimed restaurants in NYC and abroad until he decided it was time to come home to make something his own.

This week on The Upstate Trail Talk, Griffin gets a tour from Executive Director, Kay Roper, and boardmember, Michael McCullough, of Cancer Survivors Park. The two share the history of the park and why its a place of hope and healing to some many of those here in the Upstate.

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by CEO and Head of Creative at FUEL branding agency, Mary Church Cornette. Mary shares what her experience was like sharpening her skills in the branding industry during her time in LA and New York City before bringing her talents here to the Upstate. FUEL has helped build up some of the most well known brands here in the Upstate!