Troy Thomas and his family work their acre of land in Summerville, trying to live the most they can by what they grow and raise. Troy’s careers keep him at the fire department and on job sites on average of 75-80 hours per week, while his wife René runs the business aspect of their construction…
Monica Selinsky
Monica Selinsky can best be described as an outgoing, entrepreneurial Enneagram 7 (“The Enthusiast”). Having lived all along the Atlantic, she calls herself a mutt of the East Coast, but feels grounded in the Birthplace of Sweet Tea! As a former Division 1 collegiate athlete with UConn Women’s Rowing, Monica’s athletic and competitive mindset is…
Jennifer Buddin
Jennifer Buddin is a proud wife and mother of 2 sons and a giant, year old hound dog mutt named Forest. She lives with her family in Old Town Charleston in West Ashley. As an entrepreneur, communications consultant, and a comedy improviser, Jennifer says she is blessed with incredibly supportive family and friends that inspire…
Isabel Driggers
Isabel Driggers was born in New York, but raised in Spartanburg, SC by her German mother and Persian father. Because her parents came to the US with almost nothing, Isabel quickly learned the importance of working hard. She attended Wofford College as a double major in chemistry and German then went to MUSC for dental…
Melinda Brown
Melinda Brown is the owner of Nosh Boards Charleston, a company that specializes in custom grazing boards and boxes, such as charcuterie, dessert boards, fruits, and cheeses. She first fell in love with Garde Manger, cold food, during culinary school. Several years ago, Melinda began making platters and trays for family holidays in an effort…
Ashton Johnson
Ashton Johnson is the founder and executive director for Beyond Basic Life Skills as well as the owner of Beyond Handcrafted, an inclusive ceramics company. Ashton grew up in Summerville, but currently lives in Park Circle with her fiancé David and beautiful fur-baby Miska, their malamute puppy. She spends the majority of her time in…
Melinda Turner
Melinda Turner is the owner of home decor boutique Cotton Down South. Born and raised in Summerville, SC, Melinda has lived here so long that she jokes her blood might taste like Sweet Tea. She has always loved living in a small town and says she has been blessed to have such supportive friends and…
Matthew Fahey
Matthew Fahey is co-owner of the crawlspace repair business Everseal Charleston. Matthew has spent many years cultivating an expertise in the contracting world that he now applies in his business. Being able to help grow a successful business is a long sought after dream of his. When he isn’t serving the Charleston community with his…
Ross Crawford
Ross Crawford left NY for the truly amazing Summerville, SC. 52 years young, he has an incredible 14 year old autistic son named Charlie. Ross is a proud member of the Summerville Rotary Club. He enjoys participating in several charities, some of which are Blessing Boxes of Summerville, Water Mission, Autism Speaks, MS Society, Susan…
Quiana Parler
Quiana Parler is Charleston’s iconic songbird. Quiana grew up in the Charleston area and has been in the music industry since she was 15 yrs old. She’s performed all over the world and has shared the stage with many talented artists including Clay Aiken, Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Bobby McFerrin, Miranda Lambert, David Foster, and…