In this episode of Conversation Mill, host Rebecca Dehl sits down with Brian Beitler, the visionary founder of Sune, a new mobile app that’s redefining the way we shop for handcrafted goods. From the people behind QVC and HSN comes Sune—a virtual craft fair where you can discover, shop, and sell unique products made by talented makers across the United States. Tune in as Brian shares the story behind Sune, the inspiration for creating a digital craft fair, and how the platform brings makers and buyers together through immersive video experiences.

Links and Resources:

• Visit Sune's Website: sune.com
• Become a Seller on Sune: Sign Up Here
• Follow Sune on Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube: @shopsune

Join us for an inspiring conversation on how Sune is making handcrafted shopping more accessible and connecting buyers with the stories behind the products they love.

In this episode of the Conversation Mill, we sit down with Mitch Vazquez, founder of Heroes' Harvests, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing therapeutic outdoor experiences to our nation's service members. Mitch, a veteran himself, shares the story behind Heroes' Harvests and its mission to support active duty military members, reservists, National Guard members, veterans, and Gold Star families through exclusive hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities.

With nearly 20 million veterans and around 2 million active duty, reserve, and National Guard Soldiers in the United States, Heroes' Harvests was founded on the belief that time spent in nature can be a powerful form of healing. Mitch discusses how the nonprofit's dynamic events create therapeutic environments designed to help service members cope with the physical and emotional stress they have endured, whether from combat-related injuries, PTSD, or the challenges of transitioning to civilian life.

Tune in to learn more about the incredible work Heroes' Harvests is doing to improve the lives of those who have served our country. Mitch’s passion for the outdoors and dedication to giving back is inspiring, and his insights offer a glimpse into how nature can play a vital role in the healing process.

Learn how you can get involved- Here.

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Welcome to another episode of Conversation Mill, where we discuss the heartbeat of communities—small businesses, local leaders, and the organizations working to make a difference. Today, we’re excited to welcome our special guest, the Mom and Pop Alliance of South Carolina, an organization dedicated to championing the needs of family-owned and small businesses across the state.

Small businesses are the backbone of South Carolina's economy, yet their voices often go unheard in the development of government policies. The Mom and Pop Alliance was founded to change that. As a business owner herself, Diane Hardy, the founder understands the challenges faced by small businesses—especially when it comes to the ever-increasing influence of state government on business operations.

This organization was created and is run by volunteers who are committed to serving as a bridge between family-owned businesses and state government. They work diligently to advocate for solutions and policies that support the "mom and pop" businesses that form the economic foundation of South Carolina. Diane, knows these challenges firsthand as the owner of a franchise bakery in Greenville, SC. Her experience fuels the alliance’s mission to ensure that small businesses have a strong voice in shaping policies that affect their success.

The Mom and Pop Alliance Annual Dinner is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss it! Ticket sales are now live for this year’s event, taking place on October 28th in Greenville.

Last year's dinner was a sold-out success, so be sure to purchase your tickets early. This year's event will be emceed by radio personality Joey Hudson, promising an evening full of inspiration, networking, and celebration. Attendees will enjoy a chef-prepared meal, wine, and dessert in the stunning open-air dining room at Hotel Hartness.

• Connect with fellow small business owners, advocates, and leaders.
• Gain insights into current policies impacting small businesses in South Carolina.
• Support the efforts of the Mom and Pop Alliance to create a business-friendly climate in the state.

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Conversation Mill, where we explore the stories that shape our communities. Remember, when small businesses thrive, so do the places we call home.

Andrew Reina, Founder of The Ragnar Group, joins me in conversation in this episode about insurance (personal & business), liquor liability, and solutions to help small businesses in South Carolina, but potential across the US.

The Ragnar Group Inc. was formed with a singular goal in mind, to disrupt the insurance and financial services industries. For far to long this industry in our opinion has been built not with the client in mind but with what benefits the company’s, agents and advisors most. The result has been a frustrating relationship between financial professionals and the general public in which they strive to help.

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Laurel Harrop, founder of Busty Lush, joins the conversation to share what inspired her to start this line of non-alcoholic malt beverages that celebrate women.

This female forward brand, delivers great taste with style.

But entering the beverage space is not for the faint of heart. You have to be willing to take risks and create a great brand story to get the attention of buyers.

Join Laurel and I in conversation as we discuss Laurels history as an entrepreneur, her advice to young entrepreneurs and more.

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Mountain Care first opened its doors in 1986 as "Mountain Geri-Care". Over the years the name, location, and capacity have changed, but their goal has remained the same: to provide high-quality, community-based care for older adults and their caregivers.

Mountain Care is a nonprofit, located in Buncombe and Henderson county in North Carolina. But the topic of caring for aging adults is one that will continue to impact us all, and as Elizabeth explains in this episode there is not enough support to meet demand.

Consider supporting Mountain Care with a donation or by volunteering: Learn More Here

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Christopher Smith, Executive Director of the South Carolina Bar and Tavern Association joined me remotely to fill us in on the latest happening with liquor liability laws in South Carolina.

More venues and bars continue to close or struggle to afford liability insurance and the SC Justice Acts continues to be stalled.

With special sessions coming up and the June 11th South Carolina primaries around the corner I decided to release this episode a day early so more people could hear it and get out to the primaries to let our lawmakers know where we stand with our vote.

This might seem like just a South Carolina issue, but could very well happen in any state and in any industry. Small business owners across the country already sacrifice, scrap and give blood, sweat and tears to make their dreams come true, provide for their families, and employee members of the community, that they should not be put out of business by personal injury attorneys, legislators and insurance companies.

It is time to bring some personal responsibility back to our communities and country.

Please share with your friends and family here in South Carolina and beyond!

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Community Remembrance preserves truthful historic narratives, but also is working to emphasize the resilience of the Black community.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Pamela Adams and Charnise Mangle to learn more about the Community Remembrance Project and what led them to their contributions to this Project. We also discuss the impact of trauma across generations, and how the history of civil rights is or is not being taught here in the Upstate of South Carolina or across the country.

To learn more about Community Remembrance Project please visit:

https://www.remembranceprojectgvlsc.org/

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https://eji.org/