Episodes

Send Christa a Text and let her know if you enjoyed the episode! This is a fun episode folks! Join Christa for this lively and entertaining conversation with Chef Steve Christian and Surfer Cody Leutgens, the duo behind Shak...

It’s Tiki Time! And time for a wonderful interview with Captain Alex, owner of Tiki Tours in Surf City, North Carolina. He has 3 boats, including the iconic "Tiki Queen" ready to take you and yours out to enjoy the …

In this episode, we explore pelvic health alongside Dr. Amanda and Ben Knauff, the dynamic husband and wife team behind Pender Pelvic Health and Therapy Services. Specializing in pelvic health care for all ages, they offer a ...

Guest Host Trudy Solomon welcomes Danielle Coleman of Upstairs Hampstead back to Topsail Insider to discuss the latest addition to her "For the Community, By the Community" Venue. Danielle has collaborated with local business...

In today’s episode, we’re talking to Laurette Gordon, the Executive Director of the Missiles and More Museum, and Cindy Scaparrotti, the President of the Historical Society of Topsail Island. The Historic Assembly building in...

Everyone LOVES Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar in Surf City - I’m super excited to share this episode with you! Beverly Simas joins me at the mic talking about their awesome steamed and raw Oysters and Clams, a delicious variety of...

Rich Surace is the owner of Outer Sky Imaging and today’s guest on Topsail Insider! Outer Sky Imaging offers Drone and hand-held photography and videography for Private and Commercial Real Estate and Construction Progression,...

Join me for an interview with the owner of multiple businesses in the Greater Topsail area and Surf City’s Mayor Pro Tem, Jeremy Shugarts! He’s the owner of The Daily Grind and UnWINEd in Surf City, Thread FX and Shoreline …

Meet Tammy Proctor! She's the Executive Director of the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism and she’s sitting down with Topsail Insider to share the many ways the Chamber serves local businesses, nonprofits, ...

Meet Jeff Peterson, the owner of… well, A LOT! You’ll hear about the restaurant he owns with his son, Chris, called Surf City Line, featuring their 'elevated' tacos and delicious margaritas. We’ll discuss his vacation rental ...

Meet Dr. Brittany Forbes, the dedicated owner and therapist at Alpha Osteopractic, where healing goes beyond general physical therapy. With specialized training and expertise in neuromusculoskeletal care, Dr. Forbes offers ta...

Need to declutter your home but not sure where to start? Could your living spaces use some organization? Are your closets overflowing and pantries filled with expired goods? This episode is perfect for you! Our guest, Debbie ...

Welcome to Season 2 of Topsail Insider! Our first episode of 2024 is for the small, service-oriented business owner who might be feeling overwhelmed and strapped for time. Are you running solo or with just a handful of emplo...

In this week’s episode, we get to know Share the Table , founded by its Executive Director, Dawn Ellis. Share the Table is a wonderful nonprofit organization located in Hampstead, North Carolina, servicing folks experiencing ...

In this enlightening podcast episode, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Tracey Ray, the Executive Director of Safe Haven of Pender & Duplin Counties. Safe Haven is a non-profit organization committed to assisting indivi...

In this episode, Christa sits down with Catherine Kittrell, owner of Assure Wellness Group, Coastal Carolina, to discuss Hormone Replacement Therapy, or as Cathy calls it, “hormone optimization.” Wondering if it's right for y...

To celebrate forming an LLC, I decided to record an episode explaining all there is to know about Topsail Insider: why I started podcasting and interviewing business owners, the new series coming out in 2024, the Topsail Ins...

Have you ever contemplated the purity of the tap water you drink daily or the water you use for your daily chores? If you live in the Topsail area of North Carolina, this episode of the Topsail Insider Podcast is …

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Jeff Wenzel, the Mayor of Holly Ridge, North Carolina, and owner of Above Topsail and JW Portrait Studio. Jeff's journey began with a simple hobby of flying model planes, which evol...

Join me for a conversation with Danielle Coleman Payne, owner of Upstairs Hampstead in Hampstead, North Carolina! She has created a space that not only hosts events but sparks creativity and builds community. Upstairs Hampste...

Join Christa for the first episode of Topsail Insider's Wilmington Series with Ron England, co-owner of Cape Fearless Extreme Aerial Adventures and Paintball Park. Discover thrilling aerial obstacle courses for all ages and s...

Join Heather Allen, a Certified Concealed Carry and NRA Handgun Instructor, for a conversation about firearm safety and training. She’s the owner of High Caliber Firearms Training & Education, the author of a new book, and ru...

Join me as I sit down with Ms. Rini Hermawan. She’s a young entrepreneur who transformed a vintage camper into a thriving mobile coffee shop - Restored Coffee - showcasing her hard work, innovation, and love for coffee. She f...

Join me for a conversation with Jill Clark, the owner of the Coastal Home Store in Hampstead, North Carolina! We’ll discuss her beautiful products, her little cottage at Cedar on the Green and how she keeps her coastal home d...