Season 1

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...

Meet Catherine McDowell, the powerhouse driving the mission of Roots, an organization that serves as a beacon of hope for homeless women and children. She reveals the gut-wrenching event that spurred the creation of Roots, an...

Attention, all you wonderful Topsail Island vacationers! Allow me to introduce you to Damian Mulcahy, the man behind the Topsail Island Bellhop Boys. Damien has transformed a modest idea into a thriving venture for his childr...

Have you ever wondered about the fascinating journey of Jiu Jitsu from its inception in Japan, its migration to Brazil, and further evolution in the hands of the Gracie family? We’ll discuss that and much more during our thou...

Pender County now has it's first fetal imaging studio thanks to today's guest, Jennifer Dye, owner of Tootsie Wootsies 3D, 4D HD Ultrasound Studio in Hampstead, North Carolina! We'll explore the different packages Jennifer's ...

Are you ready for a transformation, beauty and skincare enthusiasts? I've got the amazing Nakia Vargas, the owner behind Brow to Toe Waxing and Skincare Studio, with me. We’re discussing lash extensions, her brow transformati...

Discover the inspiration that fuels the talented Chef Jordan Keen's creative menu at the fine dining establishment, Beach Shop and Grill in Topsail Beach, North Carolina! He shares his personal history with us from his early ...

What a fun episode with Annette Erny, the founder of the Reel Housewives of Topsail Island! This nonprofit organization is fueled by the power of the pedal, raising money for women battling breast cancer and their families th...

Join me as I sit down with Richard Stroupe, the owner of Saltwater Suites, a unique hotel located in Surf City, North Carolina. You’ll learn all about Saltwater Suites and its wonderful features as well as Richard’s newest p...

Ever wondered about the work carried out by the Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center? Today's Topsail Insider podcast episode shines a light on the tireless efforts of this wonderful organization in Surf ...

Join Christa for an interview with Mrs. Cookie Tilghman , a Certified Naturopath and Herbalist for the past 31 years and owner of Sonshine Wellness . After suffering from severe diverticulitis for 12 years and facing surgery,...

Join Christa hearing all about the life and music of the truly gifted Ms. Vaughan Penn, joined by her fiance, Tom Prescott ! Hear about her jazz roots, life in LA with folks like George Clooney, how she channels her …

I’ll be talking with Ms. Amy Shores , owner of Seaside Topsail Photography and one of the leading photographers in the Greater Topsail area. She does it all: beach family portraits, senior and graduation portraits, engagement...

When I first thought of creating this podcast and interviewing local business owners, today's guest is the first person I thought of. Her name is Jenean LaCorte and she's the owner and artist behind Restorative Tattoos in Ham...