The Southern Shmooze

Ep. 08 | Bentley Hudgins – Democratic nominee for Georgia's House District 90

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Bentley Hudgins. They talk about grass-roots community organizing, human rights, the power of standing up for our neighbors, and how everyday people can make a lasting positive impact right here in Atlanta. Bentley shares their journey as a community builder and advocate, discussing how we can work together to support local working families, protect local voices, and build a stronger, more equitable future for Atlanta neighborhoods. 👉 Check out Bently online at https://bentleyforus.com/ [https://bentleyforus.com/] 👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze] 👉 Subscribe to The Southern Shmooze Newsletter: https://thesouthernshmooze.substack.com/ [https://thesouthernshmooze.substack.com/] If you're enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

Ep. 07 | Taylor Schultz – Native Scapes

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Taylor Schultz of Native Scapes. They talk about sustainable landscaping, native plants, creating beautiful outdoor spaces that support local ecosystems, and how homeowners can make a positive impact right in their own backyards. Taylor shares how Native Scapes helps people transform traditional lawns into thriving, environmentally friendly landscapes that require less water, support pollinators, and bring more biodiversity to Atlanta neighborhoods. (nativescapesga.com [http://nativescapesga.com]) 👉 View Taylor on The Southern Shmooze Directory: https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/6898919150d006c131047bf4 [https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/6898919150d006c131047bf4] 👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze] 👉 Subscribe to The Southern Shmooze Newsletter: https://thesouthernshmooze.substack.com/ [https://thesouthernshmooze.substack.com/] If you're enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

Ep. 06 | Brendon Ford – Your Handyman Atlanta

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Brendon Ford of YourHandymanAtlanta.com [http://YourHandymanAtlanta.com]. They talk about the world of handyman work, home repairs, what goes into delivering reliable service, how Brendon got started with Your Handyman Atlanta, and what it takes to build a trusted business through strong customer relationships and quality work. It’s a great conversation about entrepreneurship, homeownership, and growing a business through community connections. 👉 View Brendon on The Southern Shmooze Directory: https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67bcdf9926d004275106b271 [https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67bcdf9926d004275106b271] 👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze] 👉 Subscribe to The Southern Shmooze Newsletter: https://thesouthernshmooze.substack.com/ [https://thesouthernshmooze.substack.com/] If you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

Ep. 05 | Colton Parks – Old Pine Decks

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Colton of Old Pine Decks. They talk about the world of deck building, screen-in porches, what goes into creating beautiful outdoor spaces, how Colton got started with Old Pine Decks, and how to run 6 crews as a side job! It’s a great conversation about craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and building a business through quality work and strong community relationships. 👉 View Colton on The Southern Shmooze Directory: https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/697fed2100ccfada5100d3a2 [https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/697fed2100ccfada5100d3a2] 👉 Learn more about Old Pine Decks: https://www.oldpinedecks.com/ [https://www.oldpinedecks.com/] 👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze] If you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

Ep. 04 | Ashton Walker – Loaves and Fishes

In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Ashton Walker of FOCUS Atlanta—who also leads Loaves & Fishes, a local soup kitchen serving the Atlanta community by feeding, clothing, and supporting the unhoused. They talk about the day-to-day reality of running a soup kitchen, the impact of showing up consistently for people in need, and how Ashton got involved with FOCUS Atlanta. It’s an honest conversation about service, community, and the real ways strong support systems can change lives. 👉 View Ashton on The Southern Shmooze Directory: https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/68de9eb271ae647cec032c89 [https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/68de9eb271ae647cec032c89] 👉 Learn more about FOCUS Atlanta: https://focusatlanta.org/ [https://focusatlanta.org/] 👉 Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze] If you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.