The Upstate Trail Talks

On the Trail with: Deadlast + Lucas Williams

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin hits the track with Lucas Williams, co-founder of Deadlast, as they ditch their workout to record this Trail Talk. Lucas talks about his journey of becoming a runner, building this brand, and the importance of equipping local runners with high quality gear. This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

On the Trail with: Katie Poterala

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Katie Poterala, owner of Emerald Well Diagnostics and Katie Poterala Jewelry Studio. Katie talks about balancing her two businesses and how her own health journey enabled her to start Emerald Well to help others with theirs. This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

On the Trail with: Run Club GVL + Ashley Pearson

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Ashley Pearson, the founder of Run Club GVL. Ashley shares what inspired her to start this run club and how she has help build an amazing, welcoming community of runners, no matter what your ability is! This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/

On the Trail with: Greenville Cycling Classic

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Tor Bennstrom, co-founder of the Greenville Cycling Classic, which takes place TOMORROW Thursday April 30th. Tor talks about the incredible cycling community here in the Upstate and the impact that this event has had on the community and the sport. Info on the Greenville Cycling Classic can be found here! [https://greenvillecyclingclassic.com/] This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/ N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/

On the Trail with: Rise Bakery

This week on The Upstate Trail Talks, Griffin is joined by Julian Loué, owner of Rise Bakery, to talk about two of his favorite things - bread and pastries! Julian tells the story of baking as a hobby to now baking for the Upstate at Rise's store front, the science behind sourdough, and all the exciting things coming up at the bakery. This week's sponsors: Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar - https://carmellasdessertbar.com/ N Patel Communications - https://npatelcommunications.com/