On the
Trail With:

Oct 24, 2025 - 37 min

Move Her Mind GVL:
Live From
Bridgeway Station!

In this bonus episode of The Upstate Trail Talks, we had the honor and priviledge of capturing this conversation by a panel of incredible women in our running community at the "Move Her Mind Greenville" event presented by ASICS. Erin Helbling leads a discussion alongside Ashley Pearson, Kristine Dibos, and Esther Atkins, about how running has impacted them, what motivates them, and how it's brought community to their lives.

If you're interested in donating to Erin's fundraising campaign for Breakthrough T1D, a non-profit organization that drives research and innovation for Type 1 Diabetes, check it out here!

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Erin Helbling + Ashley Pearson + Kristine Dibos + Esther Atkins
Erin Helbling + Ashley Pearson + Kristine Dibos + Esther Atkins


Oct 22, 2025 - 34 min

On the Trail with:
Canvas Coffee +
Art House

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by the lovely husband-wife duo behind Canvas Coffee + Art House, Arin and Genavieve Gilbert! The pair share their passions for coffee and art and how they found a way to combine them into an incredible business upon moving to GVL - roasting coffee, showcasing local art, and supporting the creative community, what could be better?
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Arin and Genavieve Gilbert
Arin and Genavieve Gilbert


Oct 15, 2025 - 34 min

On the Trail with:
Sante Vie Wellness
+ Rebekah
Fedrowitz

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with holistic nutritionist and founder of Sante Vie Wellness, Rebekah Fedrowitz. Rebekah shares her story about how her own health journey launched her career with helping women by focusing on their own functional and nutrition.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Rebekah Fedrowitz
Rebekah Fedrowitz


Oct 8, 2025 - 41 min

On the Trail with:
Please Play Me
Pianos

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Anne McAneny, founder of Please Play Me Pianos. Though Anne is relatively new to the Upstate, her impact was almost instant with the launch of this non-profit bringing together art, music, and small business. The result: beautiful hand painted pianos at your favorite local spots!

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Anne McAneny
Anne McAneny


Oct 1, 2025 - 19 min

On the Trail with:
James Garlington +
ElectroScapes

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by James Garlington, an Upstate native who recently launched ElectroScapes. James talks about what it was like growing up here, and why during his role as Director of Grounds at Hartness, he made the decision to switch to all battery powered landscaping equipment for a quieter, energy efficient, experience for residents.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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James Garlington
James Garlington


Sep 24, 2025 - 38 min

On the Trail with:
Max Quinlan + The
Greenville Theatre

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by The Greenville Theatre's producing artistic director, Max Quinlan, as they get ready to kick off their 100th season of shows! Max shares how the theater has always been a part of his life and how his Broadway career helped him fall in love with Greenville.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Max Quinlan
Max Quinlan


Sep 17, 2025 - 29 min

On the Trail with:
Swamp Rabbit
Physiotherapy and
Performance

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with Dr. Austin Kocchi, founder of Swamp Rabbit Physiotherapy and Performance. You've probably seen Austin at any of the races across the Upstate helping runners and cyclists recover but now we get to hear his story and why his approach to physical therapy sets him apart.

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/
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Dr. Austin Kocchi
Dr. Austin Kocchi


Sep 10, 2025 - 35 min

On the Trail with:
Marcus Brown + The
Junkyard Fitness

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by co-founder of the Junkyard Fitness and founder of GVL Fit Fest, Marcus Brown. Marcus shares his story about growing up in the Upstate, starting the Junkyard from the ground up, and about the inaugural GVL Fit Fest coming up this Saturday!

Register for GVL Fit Fest here: https://www.gvlfitfest.com/

This Weeks Sponsors:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

Indie Craft Parade https://www.indiecraftparade.com/
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Marcus Brown
Marcus Brown


Sep 3, 2025 - 36 min

On the Trail with:
Rana Golf

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Micah Candeletta Burklin, founder of Rana Golf. Micah is on a mission to make the game of golf more accessible for kids by helping them feel empowered with their own gear. Rana Golf puts top-quality products into the hands of kids so they can feel cool like mom and dad!

Sponsor:

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar: https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

Indie Craft Parade https://www.indiecraftparade.com/
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Micah Candeletta Burklin
Micah Candeletta Burklin

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