Pamela Smith joined our Charleston community when she moved to Summerville in 2012 for a promotion with Lowes Home Improvement. Born and raised in Camden, South Carolina, Pam graduated in 2011 from “the best HBCU in the land,” Orangeburg’s SC State University with a bachelors in business management. After doing countless party setups for free, Pam listened to all the voices telling her to turn her gift into a business and launched her company PS It’s Elevated. Since 2019, she has been providing over-the-top balloon decor guaranteed to take your party to its peak, no matter the size!
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
I am the eldest of three. My sister is an assistant property manager here in Charleston, and made me a first time aunt in January of 2022 to my handsome nephew Orion! My brother was recently commissioned 2nd LT. in the National Guard and also works here locally. We love hanging out around the Charleston area and going to the beach.
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
I’m currently a full-time sales floor supervisor at Lowes Home Improvement in Charleston. I have been with the company for 15 years now! My future goal is to make my work with PS It’s Elevated my only full-time. I love seeing the reactions of my clients’ faces once the set up is complete and making the WOW factor of the event come to life.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Nigel’s, Sesame Burger (the Elk burger is so yummy), Taste of The Islands (Jerk Chicken & Fried Plantains– OMG!)
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
10 years
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world right now, where would it be and why?
I would travel to Zanzibar, Tanzania. I want to ride on the traditional Dhow Boat and eat at the Rock Restaurant located in the ocean.
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Shottas, action movies, and crime shows like NCIS Los Angeles and Chicago Fire
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Keep going! Be sure to run your own race and don’t compare yourself to others in your industry; your path does not look like anyone else’s.
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
Bicycle zipline in San Salvador, El Salvador
Q: What is your go to band when you cant decide what to listen to?
Pitbull radio station
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
Perfectly Franks and Frothy Beard
Q: If you could choose anyone that is alive today and not a relative; with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would y’all meet for this lunch?
I’d say Jason Momoa; he is one of my celebrity crushes. I’d take him to the Red Pepper in Summerville.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Rainbow Row
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
Alive and well!
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I’m a water bucket.
Q: What is the most beautiful place you have ever been?
Jamaica
Q: Favorite month? favorite holiday? and best single day on the calendar?
My favorite month is November, and my favorite holiday is Christmas. The best day is Wednesday because you’re half way to the weekend.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Viewing stars at night in the country
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
This one is tough… I’ll have to say my siblings and nephew.
Q: What is one or two of your favorite smells?
Sandalwood, Verbena
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Love, Laughter, Family
