Natasha Thompson, “Tashi,” was born in Florida and grew up in Daytona Beach. She was raised alongside her three brothers and sister by their loving mom. Her mother and siblings helped her, “the baby,” stay in a comfortable bubble during her childhood, attending a small private Christian school for her entire school career. This positive,…
Anthony DiBernardo
Anthony DiBernardo is the owner and smokeman at Swig&Swine BBQ. 49 years young, he’s married to his soulmate Meghan. They are long time residents and lovers of our community! Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. Son, Asher – 19; Daughter, Mia – 15; and Stepdaughter, Peyton– 11 Q: Please tell us…
James Engesser
Originally from Ventura, CA, James Engesser moved to Charleston in 2016 and began his career in Charleston’s fitness community. His life is in the gym. Every day, James wakes up thrilled because he gets to live his dream: husband to incredible wife Abby, dad to sweet puppy River, and owner of one of the top…
Jennifer Heyward Champagne
Jennifer Heyward-Champagne is the owner and senior publicist of Success To Stardom. She gave birth to the company when one of her clients, impressed with the exceptional effort she put into her branding and marketing, inquired about additional assistance. Jennifer is also currently the author of Business, Branding & Bull*#&$, an e-book based off of…
Troy Thomas
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…