On the
Trail With:
Apr 16, 2025 - 26
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
TOWN Magazine
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin attempts a tall task of interviewing a journalist! Executive Editor for TOWN Magazine, Leigh Savage, hits the trail with us to discuss her time with the magazine covering the Upstate's favorite businesses from restaurants, to the arts, to travel, and fashion.
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Leigh Savage
Apr 9, 2025 - 40
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
John Jeter
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by local writer, owner of a legendary music venue, and most recently, playwright of the new musical comedy, "Waiting For You," John Jeter! Tune in to hear more about his time owning The Handlebar and more about the new musical debuting this upcoming weekend April 11th-13th at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg!
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John Jeter
Apr 2, 2025 - 26
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Bonnie Papajohn
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Bonnie Papajohn, a certified health and nutrition coach who helps clients work towards and overall healthy lifestyle. Bonnie shares about launching her new business and what her time in the Upstate has been like over the years.
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Bonnie Papajohn
Mar 26, 2025 - 40
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Greenville Uptempo
Sports
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with the owners of Greenville's newest running apparel comany - Greenville Uptempo Sports aka "GUTS" - Nick and Kristine Dibos! The husband and wife duo share their story of how they moved to the Upstate all the way from Oregon, becoming so passionate about this community so quickly, they started this business to not only celebrate it, but to give back as well.
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Nick and Kristine Dibos
Mar 19, 2025 - 31
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
City Council
Candidate Tina
Belge
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin walks and talks with City Council Candidate Tina Belge has she launches her campaign for the election this November! Tina shares her story about falling in love with the Upstate visiting as a kid to now her involvement and passion for local government. Take a listen to hear what she hopes to accomplish if elected!
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Tina Belge
Mar 12, 2025 - 28
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Joshua Trout
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the trail with the CEO of Encompass Health, local author, (and fellow Pittsburgher) Joshua Trout! Joshua's personal story, as well as his experience with Emcompass Health, shaped his unique outlook on what leadership should look like, and inspired his recently published book, "Transformative Leadership."
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Joshua Trout
Mar 5, 2025 - 36
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Hey Amy
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by another Greenville native and maker of high quality, handmade bags, Amy Burka, owner of Hey Amy! She shares her story of multiple career changes that ended up with her starting her own business sewing fashionable, durable bags for all the Upstate to enjoy.
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Amy Burka
Feb 26, 2025 - 33
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Amy Thomas
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Amy Thomas, real estate agent and Greenville native! Amy shares her love for her hometown and how she loves making the Upstate other people's new hometown too!
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Amy Thomas
Feb 19, 2025 - 42
min
On the Trail with:
On the Trail with:
Oasis Animal
Hospital
This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Dr. Atticus Mabry, founder and director of Oasis Animal Hospital. Atticus grew up right here in Greenville, attended Clemson University and then later Univeristy of Georgia for veterinary school, eventually leading him to start his own practice here back in the Upstate - where the combination of being a family vet practice with an emergency component really set Oasis apart.
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Dr. Atticus Mabry