The Upstate Impact Podcast
The Upstate Impact Podcast
Jordan Floyd and Elizabeth Weaver
The Upstate Impact Podcast exists to recognize people who wake up every day with a goal, passion, and mission to make Upstate South Carolina an even better place to call home. Many of these people work in relative anonymity and don't get the recognition or support they deserve. The Upstate Impact Podcast will spotlight those who are striving to make a lasting impact on the Upstate area. We're going to help these amazing people tell their stories so that we can connect them with a wider audience while helping encourage others who may share a common passion to join their cause.
Episode 16 - Jen Carter of Jen Carter Coaching
In this episode, Elizabeth and Jordan chat with Jen Carter of Jen Carter Coaching.  They discuss her personal journey, as well as what exactly a "life coach" is and how she wants people to see the best version of themselves.  
Nov 24, 2020
25 min
Episode 15 - Taryn Gibson of Day Before the Rainbow Rescue
In this episode, Jordan and Elizabeth chat with Taryn Gibson of Day Before the Rainbow Rescue.  She discusses the joys and challenges of animal rescue and what she has learned over the last several years running her own rescue.  She emphasizes her desires to rise above the "drama" that often surrounds the rescue world and do whatever she can to save as many animals as possible.  
Oct 13, 2020
29 min
Episode 14 - Jessica Sharp of Sharp Brain Consulting
In this episode, Elizabeth and Jordan chat with Jessica Sharp of Sharp Brain Consulting about her role as an educator and social justice advocate.  Jessica shares the details of her personal story as well as her perspective on the events of the last several months including what has changed, and what still needs to change.  
Sep 9, 2020
34 min
Episode 13 - Brian Knox of B. Knox Photography
In this episode, Elizabeth and Jordan chat with Brian Knox of B. Knox Photography about his passion for capturing memorable moments in life and what led him on his recent entrepreneurial journey.  He also discusses where his seemingly endless positivity comes from and why he thinks we should all be kinder to one another.  
Aug 27, 2020
37 min
Episode 12 - Cam Hill of Eleos Ministry
In this episode, Jordan and Elizabeth chat with Cam Hill of Eleos Ministry about his passion and calling to serve adolescents in an underserved community here in the Upstate.  He shares the "why" behind his story and how pickup basketball turned into relational ministry.
Aug 3, 2020
44 min
Episode 11 - Chris Egan
In this episode, Jordan and Elizabeth chat with Chris Egan, who has a huge heart for serving children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities in the Upstate.  Chris has been involved with numerous programs and ministries including Mosaic (Grace Church), Young Life Capernaum, Night to Shine, ClemsonLIFE, and more.  He also currently works for Walgreens, who has become one of the largest employers of individuals with disabilities in the world.  Chris shares his perspectives on why he fell in love with this population and how we can all pitch in to make individuals with disabilities feel more included and appreciated.
Jul 21, 2020
51 min
Episode 10 - Jerry Blassingame of Soteria Community Development Corporation
In this episode, Elizabeth and Jordan chat with Jerry Blassingame, an expert in helping men and women who have been released from prison with his faith-based program that provides housing, training, and much-needed structure.  Jerry is a devoted advocate for prison and criminal justice reform, and he is also a published author and a frequently sought-after motivational speaker.  
Jul 15, 2020
37 min
Episode 9 - Holly Callaway of Powerhouse Consulting
In this episode, Elizabeth and Jordan speak with Holly Callaway of Powerhouse Consulting about her own entrepreneurial and self-discovery journey, as well as what inspired her to step up and create gift boxes to support local small business during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.  
Jul 8, 2020
51 min
Episode 8 - Kim Mogan of GirlUp GVL
In this episode, Elizabeth and Jordan chat with Kim Mogan of GirlUp GVL about what led her to start her own organization that focuses on mentoring at-risk middle school and high school girls in the Upstate.  Kim opens up about her adolescence and how it led her to want to make a difference in the lives of girls in this stage of life, focusing on personal development, mental health, and education.
Jul 1, 2020
25 min
Episode 7 - Lindsey Hesketh of Fostering Great Ideas
In this episode, Jordan and Elizabeth chat with Lindsey Hesketh of Fostering Great Ideas, and they discuss the unique issues surrounding foster care.  Fostering Great Ideas tries to bring an innovate approach to an industry that is often overworked, stressed, and lacking feasible ideas for change and improvement.  We all have a part to play in helping these vulnerable members of our society.  
Jun 24, 2020
42 min
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