Success in South Carolina

Success in South Carolina

by Jonathan Peeples
Season 2
SiSC#48: Ben-Jamin Toy helps us understand the difference between our role and our identity, and how that plays into our success in life.
Ben-Jamin Toy Our guest today lives in Charleston, SC. He works with elite clients spanning the globe, from well-known fortune 500 companies to special ops forces representing five countries. He is the founder of On Purpose Adventures, a driving force in purposeful, unconventional, and effective team building for over a decade. He is the co-founder of Cohesion Culture™. He is a sought-after facilitator, consultant, and speaker, and continues to focus his heart, soul and substantial knowledge of cultural wellness into each learning experience, promising a fun and engaging encounter with tangible results. In addition, he and his wife, Dana, bought a well established paddling outfitter in Mount Pleasant, Nature Adventures. But that’s just “what” he does…that does not tell you “who he is”. He is a passionate, faith-driven, and generous man. He loves life. He is known to be a solid 3 a.m. friend, one who helps when needed at any time without any questions. He is working on being known for his kindness and not his sarcasm. He strives to be a better husband and human. His mission is to be a passionate leader who avidly embraces deliberate actions to grow and harvest the best, abundant fruit in himself and others. --------------------------- Follow Ben-Jamin Toy at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-jamin-toy/ On Purpose Adventures: https://www.onpurposeadventures.com/ Personal growth leadership development: http://www.cohesionculturecourse.com/ Kayaking and paddle boarding: https://kayakcharlestonsc.com/ ========================== Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ ***Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#47: Milliken executives Ricaye Harris and Kasel Knight reveal their secrets of success and uncover what makes Milliken such a great company
In this episode, we get three great parts: 1) We get to hear the stories of two successful leaders at Milliken 2) We get to hear their secrets of success 3) We get to hear some of the great achievements in Milliken's past, present, and future. ------------------------------------ Listen along as we hear more about his company that has shaped the Upstate of SC and two of it's great leaders who are taking the company to the next level to win awards such as: 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies honoree (17-time honoree, every year since the award was first introduced) 2023 Forbes Best Midsize Employer (multiple years honored) 2023 Forbes Best Employer for Diversity (second year honored) 2023 Fortune Most Innovative Companies One of the first 50 companies — and the first in SC — to receive approved net-zero targets by the U.N.-backed Science Based Targets initiative --------------------------------------- Kasel's secrets: Don't give up. Focus on your Why. Learn from everything. Ricaye's secrets: Treat people right. Remember that we are all on a team. Take care of yourself and love yourself. --------------------------------------- Looking for a job with one of the best companies to work for in the US? Text JOBS to MLKN4U (655648) careers.milliken.com ========================== Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ ***Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#46: Martine Helou-Allen discusses how addiction is impacting our youth and what we can do about it.
Marting Helou-Allen, the executive director of Rize Prevention, started as the quintessential at-risk student. But thankfully, she did not become a statistic. Instead, she created a signature program to address early prevention and intervention for substance abuse and addiction. In this episode, Martine challenges us to be a victor, not a victim. What do you think is the source of drug dependency which turns into addiction? How do you think addiction can be best prevented and treated? Tune into this episode to hear from one of the foremost experts on addiction, prevention, and recovery. ============================= If you want to support the Rize Movement: https://www.rizemovement.org/ $5/mo pays for a student's supplies and may save them from a life of addiction. To find out more about Rize Prevention or to join the movement: https://www.rizeprevention.org/ ------------------------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ ***Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#45: Sean Strub talks about the power of vulnerability and association
Sean Strub shares his inspiring journey of personal setbacks and triumphs. Sean's transformative experience at a business owners' retreat highlights the power of vulnerability and the significance of choosing the right associations. By embracing vulnerability and choosing to open up about his problems, Sean found empathy and catharsis. As a result, he was able to make some significant positive changes that are catapulting him into success in every area of his life. ----------------- Find Sean Strub at: IG - @sean_strub FB - @SeanMStrub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-strub-0b1b2264/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SeanMStrub Black Irish Links IG - @blackirishbrewingco FB - https://m.facebook.com/blackirishbrewingco Atlantucky links FB - https://m.facebook.com/people/Atlantucky/100027317902602/ IG - @atlantucky ----------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ ***Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#44: Neil Campbell--overcoming drug addiction and sexual abuse to become a successful business owner and loving family man
If you have problems with addiction or abuse... If are looking get out of your rut and move forward with your life... Check out this episode of Success in SC. Neil Campbell discusses how he gains victory over drug addiction and sexual abuse... To become a successful business owner and loving family man. Neil shares many of his keys to success that might be able to help you overcome. If you are stuck...if you keep turning back to your addiction... Listen to Neil's story and let it give you hope and guidance... So you can move on to the life you are meant to live. ----------------- Find Neil Campbell at: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-campbell-14889a89/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neil.campbell.758 Pro Electric Motor: https://proelectricmotor.com/ MC Supply: https://mcsupplyco.com/ Give his company some great Google reviews too!!! ----------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ ***Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#43: Jimmy Sorrells -- Becoming an Expert at Networking
Jimmy Sorrells was laid off from a Fortune 500 company years ago, so he decided to take that power into his own hands and he has never looked back. Jimmy is a serial entrepreneur now. Jimmy Sorrells is the Founder and Owner at Liberty Networking, owner at Upstate Merchant Advocates, owner at S&S Certifications, and admin of the largest Christian Metal group on Facebook. ...and he is THE expert when it comes to networking. Listen to this latest episode of Success in SC to hear Jimmy's story and his advice on how to improve your networking skills. -------------------- Follow Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimmy-sorrells-207b78b6/ Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/greenville-sc/upstate-merchant-advocates Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimmy.sorrells/ Upstate Merchant Advocates www.upstatemerchantadvocates.com Liberty Networking https://www.libertynetworking.org/ ----------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ ***Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#42: Philip Sessions -- Become a better speaker and communicator by taking action now.
Listen in as Philip Sessions teaches us all how to become better speakers, communicators, and leaders. Philip is the host of the Speaking Sessions podcast. He is the author of “Mindset over Motivation”. He is a keynote speaker and speaking coach. He started a free community with hundreds of people who aspire to become better speakers and gain confidence in public speaking. Philip discusses the importance of taking action NOW!!! ----------------- Connect with Philip on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipsessions/ Check out his website at: https://www.speakingsessions.com/ Speaking Sessions Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0kaimt1Kb90jBzoQHCRqlp?si=8b0ef950de1248e9 Buy the book, "Mindset Over Motivation" at: https://a.co/d/dAvWgIJ ----------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#41: Denise Beers Kiepper - Embracing Chaos
Does your life or career seem like chaos at the moment? Then let me introduce you to Denise Beers Kiepper...the Chaos Sherpa. In the latest episode of Success in SC, Denise discusses how to embrace the Chaos in your career and in your life. And how to use the Chaos to your advantage. Denise tells us that Chaos is an opportunity......it is a message from the universe that can lead you to where you are supposed to be. ----------------- Great quotes from the episode: "Chaos comes to us...because it is meant to shake us up. It's meant to show us that there is something else there that we are supposed to explore." "You have an obligation to walk through an open door and see what's on the other side, even if you don't think it's YOUR door." ----------------- Connect with Denise on Linkedin at:https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisebeerskiepper/ Check out her website at: https://dbkcoaching-coaching.wixsite.com/dbkcoaching ----------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#40: Ryan Alford, host of the top 10 US Marketing and Business podcast, The Radcast, shares his secrets of success in marketing, podcasting, and personal branding.
Ryan Alford comes from humble beginnings as the second child to middle-class parents living in the upstate of South Carolina. He was taught the value of hard work and watched as both of his parents worked multiple jobs to provide a better life for him and his older sister. He learned from their work ethic and he quickly understood that ultimately we control our own path and we have to create our own opportunities. He went on to work in the Ad Agency business for 17 years living and working in Greenville, Chicago, LA, and a 5-year stop in New York City. He worked on and help develop some of the most recognizable ad campaigns of the last 20 years for Verizon, Motorola, Lexus, The NFL, and many other global brands. He has built and operated two very unique businesses that have grown into multi-million dollar performers all while investing heavily in his personal brand and building one of the top 25 marketing and business podcasts in the world - The Radcast. In other words, Ryan is THE guru when it comes to marketing, podcasting, and personal branding. Listen in on the latest episode of Success in SC as Ryan shares a wealth of information that could very well change the trajectory of your career and your life. ----------------------- Find Ryan Alford at: https://ryanalford.com/ Listen to The Radcast (and give him great reviews and ratings) at: https://ryanalford.com/pages/the-radcast ----------------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
SiSC#39: Lyn-Dee Eldridge (aka Woobie) shares how she overcame physical, mental, psychological, and sexual abuse...all while conquering cancer.
Woobie is an author, speaker, entrepreneur...and a badass that conquered cancer and overcame abuse in many forms. She shares her story and her journey in this episode, as well as what she does NOW to help other people who are going through or have been through a similar journey. She talks about seeking purpose in every setback, in every challenge, in every hardship. Great quote: "It's ok to have compassion for me." ----------------------- Check out Woobie's books, podcast, speaking, and her CuddleMeLove pillows at: www.cuddlemelove.com www.happinessjungle.com ------------------- Follow Success in SC at: Website: https://successinsc.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/successinsc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successinsc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successinsc/ Please take a moment to subscribe, give us a review (5 stars and some words), and share with a friend.
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