Topsail Insider

Special Bonus Episode: an exclusive tasting experience at Hidden Ships Distillery, led by co-owner Andy Szwejbka. Andy takes us on a flavorful journey through their award-winning spirits, from their meticulously filtered vodka to their bold barrel-rested rum and sherry-finished bourbon.

Book your tour and tasting on their website at https://www.hiddenships.com/tours

Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget  |  [email protected]

Topsail Insider is Sponsored by Saltwater Resort & Suites - Topsail Island’s premier luxury hospitality experience! Book your beach getaway today at SaltwaterTopsail.com or call (910) 886-4818!

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Guests: Andy & Amy Szwejbka, the husband-and-wife Owners of Hidden Ships Distillery

From their RV adventures across the U.S. to launching their Kickstarter-funded dream, they share their journey to creating a beautifully decorated, pre-prohibition-inspired cocktail lounge with award-winning spirits distilled on-site.

116 Charlie Medlin Dr. Surf City, NC 28445
(910) 803-0021

https://www.hiddenships.com/
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Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget  |  [email protected]

Topsail Insider is Sponsored by Saltwater Resort & Suites - Topsail Island’s premier luxury hospitality experience! Book your beach getaway today at SaltwaterTopsail.com or call (910) 886-4818!

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Special Event Episode from September 28th, 2024: An Evening in Coastal North Carolina, a Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner at Beach Shop & Grill in Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Guest: Executive Chef Jim Foss of Beach Shop & Grill reveals the magic behind “An Evening in Coastal North Carolina,” an exclusive six-course dinner for the Friends of James Beard Benefit Series. From locally sourced ingredients to creative culinary twists, this event showcased the best flavors from the Greater Topsail area’s farms and waters.

Beach Shop & Grill
701 S Anderson Blvd
Topsail Beach, NC 28445
https://beachshopandgrill.com/
[email protected]

Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget  |  [email protected]

Saltwater Suites & Resort - Topsail Island’s premier luxury hospitality experience! Book your beach getaway today at SaltwaterTopsail.comor call (910) 886-4818!

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Guest: Jill Schiffelbein, Club Board Member and Chairperson of the Haunted Hundred, shares all you need to know about the Cycling Club and their Annual Haunted Hundred Bike Ride, an exciting fundraiser supporting the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center.

Interested in joining the cycling club? Sign up at Salty Turtle Cycling Club.

Not quite ready to commit? Get to know the community by joining their Facebook Group first.

And you can get all the details about the Haunted Hundred Bike Ride on the event's dedicated Facebook page.

Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget  |  [email protected]

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Guests: Nick and Jessica Bahr, husband and wife Owners of Acton Academy Topsail, introduce a revolutionary approach to learning.

Are you familiar with Disruptive Education? Imagine a school without traditional teachers. Instead, they have guides who answer students’ questions with more questions, encouraging critical thinking and self-discovery. No letter grades here—instead, students earn points and badges. Learners set their own pace, pursue their passions, and embark on their own Hero’s Journey alongside their peers in a collaborative studio environment.

15-minute Acton Academy Documentary on YouTube.

Website: https://www.actontopsail.com/
Phone: 385-210-7404
Email: [email protected]
Follow Acton Academy Topsail on Facebook and Instagram!
Order “Courage to Grow” on Amazaon

Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected]

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Guest: Faith Teasley, Photographer and Author, shares her brand, Saltwater Collection, featuring her stunning debut coffee table book, “Saltwater: Coastal Carolina”, a decade-long labor of love that captures the entire North Carolina coastline, from the picturesque Brunswick Islands to the dramatic aerial views of Cape Fear and the stunning Outer Banks.

Website: saltwatercollection.com
Email: [email protected]
Find and Follow Saltwater Collection on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok!

Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected]

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Guest: Simran Canterberry, Owner of the Blue Ridge Boutique

Dreaming of one day owning a “boutique by the sea” as a little girl growing up in West Virginia to realizing that dream in Surf City, North Carolina, Simran has managed to balance motherhood, a thriving online business, and the opening of her Blue Ridge Boutique storefront, complete with its own app!

Address: 108 Charlie Medlin Dr, Unit D, Surf City, NC 28445
Phone: (910) 233-2311
Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am -5pm
Website: blueridgeboutique.com
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Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected]

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Guests: Garrett and Brandy Shaver, husband and wife Owners of Salt Marsh Market, their unique Surf City shop in the popular Triton Village. They offer NC craft beer in the bottle and on tap, wine and refreshing wine slushies, coffee, organic smoothies, the BEST shakes made from gelato, Grab & Go lunches, and unique snacks. If you don’t feel like cooking tonight, pick out one of their Take & Bakes, charcuterie plates, or cookies and breads baked fresh daily!

Address: 100 A Charlie Medlin Dr, Surf City, NC 28445
Phone: (910) 802-0900
Email: [email protected]
Follow Salt Marsh Market on both Facebook and Instagram

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Guest: Chris Lener, the Marine Biologist and Educator behind Funky Fins: Eco Education for Curious Minds. Chris shares her journey from the Jersey Shore to North Carolina, detailing the education and teaching experiences that led to the engaging adventures she now offers in the Topsail area. From shark tooth hunting and marsh and beach exploration to fish printing and kayak tours, Chris's programs foster a deep connection to the ocean, promote environmental awareness, and create impactful experiences for families and future generations.

Email Chris: [email protected]
Find and Follow Funky Fins on Facebook and Instagram!
Buy Tickets at www.tickettailer.com/events/funkyfins
Text/Call: (203) 512-4936

Edited by Jim Mendes-Pouget | [email protected]

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Guest: Dr. Shawn Greener, theologian, author and host of the TRUE Word, Faith for Life! podcast.

Dr. Greener's incredible journey includes a distinguished career in the US Navy, law enforcement, CIA, and leading an executive protection firm. He is an expert in terrorism, counterterrorism, personal protection, survival, and high-level threat assessment. But his life took a dramatic turn when he survived a head-on collision at 91 mph! He now lives with a life-threatening aortic aneurysm that no surgeon can correct, constant pain, and numerous other health challenges, yet he continues to inspire through his testimony, podcast, books, and teachings. 

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You can also find BEAUTIFUL nature photography by Dr. Greener at https://shawnm-greener.pixels.com/.

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