Episodes

You're in for a glorious treat in this episode of Conversations with Nicole! Contemporary Christian music vocal group, Point of Grace, is my guest. This all-female trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. They're been on the scene for more than three decades, sharing God's message and love through their songs and personal stories. Point of Grace has garnered numerous awards over the years including two Platinum records, three GRAMMY nominations, 27 No. 1 singles, multi...

A safe place and someone to help you are everything when you're the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse. Executive Director of Safe Passage, Adrienne Woods, Esq., and Safe Passage Board Member Mac Boone are my guests for this episode of Conversations with Nicole. Safe Passage is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides 24-hour emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis line, advocacy, counseling, and other supportive services to these victims in York, Chester, Lancaster, and Union c...

I love when good things happen to good people, AND they're my friends! I'm talking about Greg Rowles, one of the most well-known musicians along the coast of South Carolina. He's my guest for this episode of Conversations with Nicole. Greg will soon open his own theatre, and I couldn't be happier for him. The Greg Rowles Legacy Theatre is scheduled to open in the spring of 2024. Greg was a staple at Myrtle Beach's Alabama Theatre for decades. His last performance at the Alabama Theatre was in Ja...

She's been performing since the age of 9 years old. Deegan Hudson is a Singing Ventriloquist Comedian! In this episode of Conversations with Nicole, Deegan shares how her mother inspired her at a very young age to pursue her performing career, and a very unique one at that. I hope you enjoy hearing her story! To learn more about Deegan visit www.deeganhudson.com. #conversationswithnicole #casuallyspeaking #Ventriloquist

This Conversations with Nicole with my longtime friend, Jeff Black, is an emotional one, but necessary. It's a conversation that may save a life. Jeff and I go way back as we participated in community oriented projects and events in the Pee Dee and Grand Strand regions of South Carolina. I'm so thankful our paths crossed all those years ago. Jeff Black is the Founder & CEO of Black Sheep, Inc., a leadership company with clients in 24 countries. But this conversation is about his son, John Landon...

Megan Williams of Utah and I were enjoying our time together so much we had to make her episode of Conversations with Nicole two parts. Megan is a Digital Creator who says, "I am all about body positivity, bringing people together, and trying to do better every day." She's funny, speaks from the heart with love and kindness, and wants us all to feel good about who we are, and she's relatable. She's got some great tips on living your best positive healthy life. I hope you enjoy the rest of our co...

My guest for this edition of Conversations with Nicole is Megan Williams of Utah. She is a Digital Creator who says, "I am all about body positivity, bringing people together, and trying to do better every day." I found out about Megan from my bestie who sent me one of Megan's videos about friendship. I knew right then I had to interview her. She's funny, speaks from the heart with love and kindness, and wants us all to feel good about who we are. Megan describes herself as a "thick girl" and sa...

I'm excited to attend the premiere of BREAK THE CYCLE this friday in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The story is about Cyril Prabhu, the founder of Proverbs226. Not long ago I interviewed him about Proverbs226. We became friends and now he's back to talk about BREAK THE CYCLE. BREAK THE CYCLE tells true stories of how children are rebuilding their relationships with absent parents. Prabhu explains, “When we bring fathers back into the lives of these children, crime in Ame...

Take a walk along the Marshwalk in Murrells Inlet, SC, and you'll find Shug's By the Inlet. Cindy Jenerette Sellers, affectionately known as "Shug", began creating handmade jewelry to raise awareness for Living Organ Donation. Cindy is kind and giving. I'm forever thankful for her friendship. I love her, her giving spirit, and her jewelry. I hope you enjoy our very spirited conversation. To learn more visit shugsinmemoryofjerrysellers.org. #conversationswithnicole #casuallyspeaking #shugsbythein...

Did you know you can play a vital role in the judicial process by taking part in a Jury Research Focus Group? Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, owned by Attorney Dirk J. Derrick, has served seriously injured clients since 1991. The law firm handles various cases including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, boat/jet ski accidents, tractor-trailer truck accidents, personal injury, worker's compensation, wrongful death, denied/delayed insurance claims, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal cord in...

In this episode of Conversations with Nicole, Cissy and Jason Carroll, founders of the Take The Trip Foundation, share their inspiring story. The Take The Trip Foundation is a nonprofit organization that sends "young families impacted by terminal illnesses on one amazing adventure together to create lasting memories for loved ones who need it most." The foundation is a result of the kindness shown to Cissy and her family after she was diagnosed with Stage IV lung cancer with brain metastases in ...

Who knew my encounter with dolphins while boating off Daniel Island, SC , would lead to a bit of controversy and this episode of Conversations with Nicole. I shared the video of a pod of dolphins that swam up to our boat and started jumping up and down and swimming around our boat. I described it as a special gift from God. We did nothing to lure them over to us. We simply enjoyed their beauty and playfulness. My video went viral and caught the attention of my guest, Lauren Rust, the Founder and...

I've been blessed to share countless people's stories over my decades-long career. But I have to say, I'm extremely grateful and honored to be able to share S.C. Representative Brandon Guffey's story with you in this episode of Conversations with Nicole. He and his family lost a child, and the circumstance surrounding his son's death has led to change in South Carolina law. His teen son, Gavin, took his life after becoming a victim of online scammers and sexual extortion. In Brandon's first year...

I've been blessed to share countless people's stories over my decades-long career. But I have to say, I'm extremely grateful and honored to be able to share S.C. Representative Brandon Guffey's story with you in this episode of Conversations with Nicole. He and his family lost a child, and the circumstance surrounding his son's death has led to change in South Carolina law. His teen son, Gavin, took his life after becoming a victim of online scammers and sexual extortion. In Brandon's first year...

Larry C. Timbs Jr. is a return guest for this episode of Conversations with Nicole. Larry is the author of "Harmless News in Myrtle Beach: A Journalist Seeks the Truth about UFOs." It's his most recent publication. This science fiction book's description is as follows: "Something "other worldly" is happening at Myrtle Beach. Huge orange, disc-shaped objects are appearing above the ocean and no one seems to know where they came from. How is Lester Harmless to convince his skeptical editor that he...

RSMG presents a Speed Networking Event for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Florence Darlington Technical College Business Incubator Building in Florence, South Carolina. It's a free event. If you have a business or thinking about starting one this event is for you. I'm excited to host this event along with Sounds by Marcus, and Chay Martinez Pinto, the owner of RedSilk Media Group. I hope you will join us for this free event. Click the l...

This Conversations with Nicole is going to the dogs again and I'm happy about that! My long-time friend, Sam Rogers, is my guest for this episode. He helps plan the Grateful Dog Festival, which is May 19 through May 21. The festival raises money to support the Humane Societies of Florence, Darlington, and Marlboro Counties. The Grateful Dog Festival is a three-day camping event held at Sugar Magnolia Ranch in Timmonsville, South Carolina. It offers live music, a silent auction, a kids' zone, foo...

The mission of the NEXUS Mountain Network is to join people together with a common goal of achieving God's purposes within the seven mountains of influence. My guest for this episode of Conversations with Nicole is Chad Hawley. He and his wife, Wendy, are the Founders of the NEXUS Mountain Network. The Seven Mountains are: Government, Education, Religion, Family, Media, Business, and Entertainment. I hope you enjoy hearing Chad's inspirational story as to why he and his wife founded the NEXUS Mo...

Margaret Jade Lee is the Owner of VieGenix Laboratory Services in Marion, South Carolina. VieGenix Laboratory Services is a collection site that offers drug and alcohol testing, DNA relationship testing, and early gender detection in pregnant women. It serves as a collection site for major and minor laboratories such as Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, CRL, DNA Diagnostic Center and many more. VieGenix also offers custom discounted lab panels such as fitness panels, keto diet panels, and heart health...

RedSilk Media Group presents a Speed Networking Event for small business owners and entrepreneurs on Thursday, June 1, 2023 from 6 pm to 9 pm at the Florence Darlington Technical College Business Incubator Building in Florence, South Carolina. It's a free event. Registration begins on EventBrite starting April 1, 2023. Chay Pinto Martinez is the owner of RSMG. I'm excited to help host this event with her, along with Marcus Evans of Sounds by Marcus. Today Chay and Marcus are my guests for Conver...

Exciting news for Keep Our Pets Food Bank in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Founders, Bill and Jennifer Donahue, recently purchased a property at 652 Belair Avenue, in Murrells Inlet with a 3,000 sq. ft. warehouse and more to be able to take care of more animals and their owners. I'm thrilled to have a followup Conversations with Nicole with this wonderful couple about their nonprofit organization and Grand Opening of their new location on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm. To learn ...

It's time to kick up your heels with Heeled by MelRose. Melvina Spain Doiley is the owner of this shoe and clothing brand which she launched in 2015. She says "Heeled by MelRose fashion boutique caters to the external and internal needs of each woman by using fashion; When you look good, you feel good, and you perform better!" Melvina is also a shoe designer. Moving forward, she hopes to create educational courses to help those who want to open their own boutiques. Her company also gives back to...

Dr. Lesley Kirby, a licensed Doctor of Audiology and owner of Lifetime Hearing Services, Inc. has served the Pee Dee region of South Carolina for more than three decades. She has a passion for helping those with hearing issues get the best care possible. Lifetime Hearing Services, Inc. is the only private-practice Audiology center in the Pee Dee with three full-service locations, staffed by certified Doctors of Audiology. Dr. Kirby is also a long-time friend. I've witnessed firsthand how she wor...

A community of volunteers who help those in need. That's the mission of Created to Serve, a nonprofit organization in Timmonsville, South Carolina. The way these volunteers help others is truly heartwarming and inspiring. Lee Knight is the founder of Created to Serve. He's my guest for this episode of Conversations with Nicole. I hope you enjoy learning more about this organization which makes the lives of others better and brighter. If you are interested in getting involved, making a donation, ...