Lost in the Midlands

LITM Episode 102, Craig Richardson and Nigel the Pink Gorilla

I am starting my second year of Real Men Wear Pink Campaign to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and I am stoked for this year! This year I am starting early to get stories of those who have been affected by cancer. I would like to share these stories in memory, celebration or honor of my friends and loved ones. Please consider donating at the link below as I have increased my goal this year. If you have a story that you would like for me to share please reach out to me via email or message me. Thank you in advance and I will kick my donations off with a $500 donation!!!
Lastly, I want to give a shout out to a beautiful woman who is very strong and pray that she will get the news we all want to see today! Alicia Kozur Caughman let's ring that bell and kick Cancers butt!!! We love you and are praying for you!
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LITM Episode 101, Collen Crosby, Crosby Roofing and Gutters

Family-owned, deeply rooted in tradition, and backed by decades of expertise, Crosby Roofing & Seamless Gutters is the leading roofing company in Columbia, SC. Since 1989, our commitment to excellence has remained unwavering; our extensive experience is a testament to that. With over 25,000 roofs under our belt and the esteemed recognition as one of the few Certainteed Select Shingle Masters, we’ve built a legacy that resonates with quality, trust, and impeccable craftsmanship. We were proudly voted as the 2022 Best Roofing Company in Columbia. Our services span from roof repair in Columbia to seamless gutters and durable siding solutions. Our 5-star rating, a result of our dedication and hard work, along with our nominations in 3 categories in the Best of Lexington Chronicle Magazine, echoes our excellence in every project we undertake. Are you searching for a trustworthy roofing company in Columbia? With an A+ rating with the BBB, Crosby Roofing is the name homeowners and business owners trust for all their roof repair in Columbia and home improvement needs. Dive in to discover why we remain Columbia’s top choice. For assistance or to explore our offerings, contact us at (803) 648-7250. Experience roofing done right with Crosby Roofing & Seamless Gutters! https://www.crosbyroofing.com/locations/crosby-roofing-columbia-sc/ Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright RoofingVideocast: https://youtu.be/hje0VN05V6k#columbiasc #cayce #lostinthemidlands #lexingtonsc #westcolumbiasc

LITM Episode 100, Jonathan Gamboa, Professionals on the Patio/Brewsky Brothers Beard Co.

Born in Bogota, Colombia in 1991 and have lived in Columbia SC for 20 years. I have been an avid part of the local community, wether through my beer blog brand the Brewsky Brothers, charity fundraising and event planning with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and networking groups like BNI. My professional career has primarily been sales oriented, most recently and notably as an Account Manager at Beverage South, and Security Specialist for Carolina Smart Home. Though still wanting referral partners for ADT security, my primary focus at the moment is my beard product line Brewsky Brothers Beard Company, and my monthly networking event Professionals on the Patio. My goal for Brewsky Brothers Beard Company is to connect with and partner with local barbershops that want high-quality products that can be customized with their logos. My goal for Professionals on the Patio is to partner with local businesses interested in sponsorship opportunities for out monthly event, and our Fall Ball. Jonathan Gamboa Professionals on the Patio/Brewsky Brothers Beard Co. 803-351-4970 https://brewskybrothers.shop/ Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright Roofing
 
Videocast: https://youtu.be/E3FhNiUqCRA#lostinthemidlands #podcast #lexingtonsc #columbiasc #westcolumbiasc #caycesc

LITM Episode 99, Watson Dorn, Hickory Hill Milk and Farm

Hickory Hill is a fourth-generation family dairy farm nestled in historic Edgefield County, South Carolina. The Dorn family was established at its current location in 1764. Little did their ancestors know that would be the start of a rich tradition of family and farming. In the 1950s, long before anyone had heard of mega-farms or agri-corporations, Maysie (Dorn) and James Marvin started the dairy farm. It was then passed down to Jim and Marie Dorn who continued raising Holstein cows and producing milk. Jim was heavily involved in the dairy industry, serving on the South Carolina Dairy Commission and the National Dairy Board. Today, their son, Watson, and his wife, Lisa, along with their children, Daniel (Darsey) and Courtney (Cole), work those same pastures. For years, it was a dream of Watson’s to one day bottle their own milk. In 2008, Watson and Lisa took the leap, and together they bring you Hickory Hill Milk, an exciting new beginning for their family farm. They pride themselves on bottling all-natural, low-temp vat pasteurized non-homogenized milk like the good ole days. In 2019, the Dorn's made another big leap of faith and broke ground on a new barn. In May 2020 Hickory Hill moo-ved into South Carolina's first privately-owned robotic milking facility complete with 200 free-stalls and all the latest advancements for maximum cow comfort. The transition has been very successful and extremely beneficial for the happy herd. CALF-TO-CUP FARM TOURS If you have ANY farm tour questions, please call or text Jamie Pearson at (803) 480-3312. Hickory Hills Farm 150 Faulkner Mountain Rd, Edgefield, South Carolina 29824 803-275-6141 www.Hickoryhillmilk.com Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright Roofing #lostinthemidlands #podcast #lexingtonsc #columbiasc #westcolumbiasc #caycescVideocast: https://youtu.be/u1GCmzZCMyk

LITM Episode 98, Lance Adams, BOXING b4 BARS

🔥"BOXING b4 BARS" is a powerful hands on, boots to ground, full service youth/teen mentoring & diversion program, designed to forge your child into leaders and help make them succeed in all areas of life.🔥 We focus and help you in the following areas: *Full service mentoring and follow up at home, school, and on site. *Career Development and Placement. *Anger Management and Conflict Resolution. *Community Service and Team Building *Gang and Drug Diversion & Urban Awareness Education *Firearms Education & Instruction *Respect, Self-Discipline, Self-Confidence, and Image building *Law Enforcement Interaction *Self-Defense, Boxing, MMA, & Physical Fitness. *Group Therapy and Group Purge Sessions. *Community Partnerships for participant and family growth and strength. *Serving ages 10-16 years of age *Growing curriculum to assist you and your Family We are dedicated to Youth and Teen success and development, Parental Support & Education, and proudly stand on the front line for their survival. Contact program director Lance Adams for question and information. "BOXING b4 BARS" Lance Adams (803)569-7885 bmk360.com "Strapping on the gloves to FIGHT, for your family's survival and LIFE!" My life quote that I live by is, " Hunt the Beast, that is Hunting YOU!" Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright RoofingVideocast: https://youtu.be/e9Xs6GKWV9Q#lostinthemidlands #columbiasc #lexingtonsc #caycesc #westcolumbia #podcast #community

LITM Episode 97, Rob Greenlaw with Floor Coverings International

Rob Greenlaw with Floor Coverings International Rob started his FCI location in 2014 after working in corporate America his entire career. He always dreamed of owning his own business and that dream has become a reality. Rob always enjoyed remodeling his homes as he moved several times in his last career. Now he enjoys helping others find their perfect floors, showers, or backsplashes right here in Columbia. How it works Request an in-home consultation on our website and we'll schedule an appointment that works for you. Our Design Associates will look at options in your home and help guide you to the best solutions. After you accept our proposal, we will set up and complete your installation and follow up to ensure satisfaction. Floor Coverings International® is the premier flooring store in Columbia, SC. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing you with the best in-home flooring experience. We offer a wide selection of high-quality flooring options, including hardwood, carpet, tile, vinyl, and more. Our Design Associates will bring our Mobile Flooring Showroom® right to your doorstep, making it easy for you to choose the perfect flooring for your home. With Many flooring samples to choose from, we guarantee you will find the perfect fit for your style and budget. (803) 274-6409 https://floorcoveringsinternational.com/locations/us/sc/columbia/ Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright Roofing #lostinthemidlands #columbiasc #caycesc #podcast #lexingtonsc #irmoscVideocast: https://youtu.be/xRlU56vBdqc

LITM Episode 96, Jessica Caulder - Hydrocephalus Association

Jessica Caulder - Hydrocephalus Association “When Emma was first diagnosed, it was tough because we had never heard about this condition and had no support system outside of immediate family. Emma felt alone since she didn’t know anyone else with hydrocephalus. Eventually we discovered the Hydrocephalus Association and they helped us, giving us resources and connecting us to local families facing the same challenges,” explained Jessica. “Handing your baby over to the neurosurgeon for brain surgeries never gets easier, but through the walk we know we’re helping to make things better for our child and others living with hydrocephalus.” Founded in 1983 by the parents of children with hydrocephalus, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) is the nation’s largest and most widely respected organization dedicated to hydrocephalus. We fund high-impact research, provide support and educational resources for patients and caregivers, and advocate on behalf of the hydrocephalus community on key policies and legislation. Since 2009, HA has invested over $14 million in cutting-edge research, making us the largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of hydrocephalus research in the United States. Our Mission HA's mission is to find a cure for hydrocephalus and improve the lives of those impacted by the condition. Our Vision Our vision is a world without hydrocephalus. https://www.hydroassoc.org/ Call: +888-598-3789 Email: info@hydroassoc.org Monday – Friday Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright Roofing #lostinthemidlands #columbiasc #caycesc #lexingtonsc #westcolumbiasc #irmosc #community #podcast

LITM Episode 95, Brooke Fonder - Junior League of Columbia President

 
Videocast: https://youtu.be/QoY2BMxpAnA
 
 
Our local chapter, organized in 1924, stemmed from the Junior League of New York City, which was founded in 1901 by Mary Harriman who felt a responsibility to improve the social conditions of the New York City tenements. After a visit to NYC, Katharine Heath (later Katharine Heath Manning Perry) saw what Harriman’s organization was doing and wanted to bring this concept home to Columbia. She gathered ten of her friends and together they formed the Junior League of Columbia. Katharine was a visionary who sought to create positive change, and this change has now been occurring for more than 100 years.
 
Today, our league is over 1,400 members strong, and our volunteers continue to address unmet issues and needs in the community by providing aid with their dollars, hands and time. As the needs of our community have shifted over the years, the league has used its resources and knowledge to find new areas of need and has worked to meet them. True to this vein, the league recently underwent an extensive collective impact study to identify these needs and after a great deal of research and thoughtful conversation, we have announced a shift in focus area.
 
Starting this year, the JLC will concentrate on promoting healthy relationships for women and children. This new focus area reflects our commitment to empowering women and children to lead fulfilling lives. To support this work, we have announced seven new community partners who we will work alongside, to create lasting change. I encourage you to read more about these organizations, the powerful work they are doing, and the selection process in which they participated.
 
Thank you for your interest in and support of the Junior League of Columbia. In the words of Mary Harriman, “We have the responsibility to act, and we have the opportunity to conscientiously act to affect the environment about us.”
 
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LITM Episode 94, Jason Dimov, Owner of Tint World

Jason Dimov, Owner of Tint World Mission To deliver premium products with an unparalleled luxury service experience as the leading automotive styling and window tinting franchise. Vision To be the world’s premier franchise company that’s sets industry standards of excellence while maintaining our mission and commitment to growth. Culture Our Tint World® centers are owned and operated by our family of franchise owners who are professionals that are passionate about what we do. Our results-driven culture empowers our franchisees to achieve their own vision of success while performing outstanding service for our customers and communities. Core Values Our growing franchise team is staffed with talented, passionate, like-minded people – who all work together to provide support for our franchise owners’ success. Our philosophy is to treat others the way we want to be treated, and to always do what we say, and to do what’s right and smart for the long term. 520 N Lake Dr, Lexington, SC 29072, USA https://www.tintworld.com/locations/sc/lexington-071/car-window-tinting/ 803-828-0008 Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright Roofing #podcast #lostinthemidlands #lexingtonsc #columbiasc #Caysesc #westcolumbiasc #tintworld

LITM Episode 93, Jamie Ballentine Manager of Olly the Otter

Play! Olly loves to play! Why? Olly believes we learn more, make discoveries, and have an overall joyful approach to life when we are playful. ​ He aims to use his high energy, playful take on life to motivate, educate, heal, and ottertain. He believes when we play together we create a stronger community. There's nothing ordinary about this otter. Born of mass proportions, Olly did not fit in with other river otters. He was teased and isolated badly. You know, the kind that makes for a great "rise-out-of-the-ashes" story. But that is for anotter day. So no surprise Olly seeks a place to fit in. Turns out some giant otters were in a zoo not too far away. Olly began an epic journey to pursue the huge opportunity.Meeting the giant otters was a BIG deal. Olly learned a ton from them. He discovered what real family looks like. He learned how much community mattered. But the biggest impact on Olly came in observing the zookeepers and human visitors. More on that later... Of course living with the giant otters was paradise for Olly. He had a family. He belonged. Well...so he thought. The giant otters, in their grand wisdom, knew their lot in life was to embrace a life of lazy captivity, but that was not for Olly. It took some big convincing, but eventually they persuaded Olly to return "home" to make an enormous splash with his kind. Time for the "rise-out-of-the-ashes," right? Nope. Returning was otterly miserable. The river otters thought he was all the more odd. Sure, they still played together (featuring a lot more teasing), but everything was surfacy. Oh, Olly did have his "rise-out-of" moment. It's the typical defeat-the-bully story to become the hero. The story is actually otterly epic, but again, for anotter day. Olly's confidence was soaring. He really wanted to make a difference. A really big difference. An otter-this-world difference! (Cue amazing music). So he broke all wild animal rule and entered the human world. Olly observed humans a lot while living with the giant otters. He knew they were lame at playing. Who plays staring at a phone?! Yep. Humans. https://www.ollytheotter.com/home.html 803.609.3400 jamie@ollytheotter.com Lost in the Midlands Podcast Hosted by Wright Brennan Sponsored by Seawright Roofing #lexingtonsc #podcast #columbiasc #caycesc #westcolumbiasc #lostinthemidlands