The heart of our mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, we’ve had the privilege to connect with some incredible artists, creatives, entrepreneurs and rabble rousers and we can’t begin to express how impressed we are with the incredible group below.
Crystal Babinec
Shift Society was built with intention- to create a more private, personal, and meaningful experience in an industry that often feels transactional. After working in fitness, we saw firsthand how many businesses prioritized volume and profit over genuine connection. Clients were often treated like numbers, with programs repackaged and resold rather than truly personalized. Read more>>
Amanda Janke
My husband is a pastor at May River Lutheran Church here in Bluffton. We started the church during my residency training in Savannah. After training it was natural for me to get my first job here in Bluffton, but I quickly got burned out on the fast-pace/no-time culture of the traditional medical clinic environment. I wanted time with my patients. Read more>>
Ariel Tayler-Smith
We’ve been here, in Ludowici, GA, since 2018. I’m quite used to being the minority in regard to faith. For a while now, I had yearned for more activities, gatherings, anything to be provided for the Jewish community, in a local capacity versus driving to Savannah, GA. Read more>>
Anneliese Lightfoot
The honest version of how I got into real estate actually starts with me doing something most agents probably hate to hear—I sold my own home as a For Sale By Owner. And to be fair, I don’t think I did a terrible job. But that experience opened my eyes in a way I didn’t expect. Read more>>
Dorothy & Rachel Simmons & Edge
Wild Goose Grace was created by two moms—Rachel and Dorothy—during a difficult season of life, when a deeper sense of purpose was needed. Their friendship began through a small Bible study hosted at Rachel’s home. They quickly bonded over shared struggles and their love for Jesus. What made their friendship so special was their openness—no masking, no need to have it all together. Read more>>
Kastin Caldwell
I didn’t set out thinking I’d become a photographer. It started more as a creative outlet than a career. In 2019, my husband, who was just my boyfriend at the time, gifted me my first camera for my birthday, and that’s really where everything began. Read more>>
Ada Owens
My husband, Graham, and I moved to St. Simons Island in the fall of 2012 and bought CJ’s Italian Restaurant from Terry Gironda. CJ’s has been a part of the community since 1988, and it already held special meaning for us because Graham had worked there in high school. Read more>>
Craig Hawkins
I’m a studio artist and educator in South Georgia. I center my studio practice on drawing and painting. I’m a natural introvert. While growing up I kept to myself, pencil and paper in hand, always drawing something. People came to me to ask questions about what I was creating and that pretty much sums up my social interaction as a kid. Read more>>
David & Dale Cross
Our journey into real estate really started long before we ever sold a home. Between the two of us, we bring over 50 years of combined experience across real estate, mortgage, and finance, so we’ve always been around the business in one way or another. But more than that, we’ve always been drawn to helping people make big life decisions—especially ones that shape their future. Read more>>
Leslie Slemmons
My path into social work didn’t start in a classroom — it started in the Philippines. At 18, I took a gap year and spent two months volunteering at an orphanage, where I had the chance to shadow the on-site pediatrician. What I witnessed surprised me. Read more>>
Pryce May
I’ve spent most of my adult life trying to figure out how to make Coastal Georgia a place where creativity doesn’t have to leave to thrive. I grew up with a deep love for film and storytelling, and over time that passion turned into a career with PM Cinematography where I work as an independent filmmaker and videographer. Read more>>
Carley Burgstiner
Growing up, I was always taught to appreciate the simple things and to recognize what a blessing it is to grow up on the river. I’ve always loved the beauty of the coastal life here in Southeast Georgia. This love for our environment and surroundings have led me to take oyster shells that many people overlook and discard, and turn them into something beautiful. Read more>>
Engela Hepworth
I grew up in South Africa and lost both of my parents at a young age, which meant I spent my childhood moving through different homes. That was incredibly hard and it made me determined to make sense of that trauma and to make a difference in the lives of others. Read more>>
Carroll Zittrouer
I am a 3rd generation farmer. I started farm on my own in the early 90’s. However, I have always farmed with my Grandfather (Frank Zittrouer) and father (George Zittrouer). In the early days of farming on my own I had a full-time job with Georgia Power and farmed. I was farming about 500 acres of row crops, hay, and cattle. Read more>>
Kelly Rogers
Inject Savannah, previously known as Barbs By Kelly, was founded by Kelly Rogers, NP-C in 2019 with a vision to combine advanced aesthetic treatments with a genuinely personalized, patient-centered experience. Read more>>
MICHAEL MORRIS
I’ve been involved with firearms and training for over 17 years, and what started as a personal interest quickly grew into a lifelong passion and profession. Early on, I focused on building a strong foundation in safety, discipline, and responsibility, which led me to pursue formal training and certifications across multiple areas of instruction and use. Read more>>
Helen Legare
We are a family farm that has been operating on John’s Island since 1725. We raise beef cattle, pork, lamb, and vegetables. We have a very active and busy agri-tourism side to our business, which includes, but not limited to a pumpkin patch in October, summer camp, birthday parties, and many other activities. The farm is run by the ninth generation of the Lagare family. Read more>>
Lanesha Nesbit
My journey into medical billing began in 2010 while I was working at the front desk of an outpatient mental health facility. I was quickly thrown into the billing department with only a couple of weeks of training. Through trial and error, I learned from my mistakes and ultimately mastered the billing process, building a strong foundation that shaped my career. Read more>>
Libby Cole
I certainly didn’t set out thinking “I’m going to build an Enneagram-based business” or even be a business owner at all. I got my professional start in higher education in leadership development in Charleston, SC. Read more>>
David Lee
For a long time, my life was defined by a different kind of precision. I was working in machine programming, a technical career that paid the bills but left me completely uninspired. Even though my brother was already in the tattoo industry, I pushed back against the craft for years, convinced I needed to stay on a more “traditional” path. Read more>>
