From the Mic: The JDew Blog
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When a Fundraiser Turns Up the Heat: Southern First Bank’s Hot Ones Challenge
Southern First Bank turned up the heat with a 16-person Hot Ones Challenge supporting United Way of Greenville County. Wings, trivia, laughs, and JDew taking on Wing #8 helped bring energy to a campai... ...more
blog
September 02, 2026•4 min read
Why I Keep Coming Back: Nearly a Decade with the Dragon Boat Upstate Festival
For nearly 10 years, I’ve hosted the Dragon Boat Upstate Festival, where every paddle stroke supports cancer research and patient care. It’s more than a race. It’s a celebration of survivors, loved on... ...more
events ,blog
August 10, 2026•2 min read
Love Where You Live Was Bigger Than a Race
From PR chasers to first-time finishers, Run GSP’s 2026 Love Where You Live weekend brought serious energy to downtown Spartanburg. With over 1,600 runners and the debut of the event’s first-ever half... ...more
events
May 23, 2026•3 min read
Women Who Move the Room: Why Women’s History Month Hits Different on Stage
March shines a spotlight on the impact of powerful women, but the real difference happens in the room—where their stories are shared, felt, and remembered. This post dives into how women honored on st... ...more
events
March 19, 2026•2 min read
Invited Back — This Time as Keynote Speaker
I recently had the honor of returning to Greenville Technical Charter High School, this time not just as a guest, but as the keynote speaker for their student-led Black History program organized by th... ...more
events
March 01, 2026•3 min read
Sometimes You Want to Go Where Everybody Knows Your Name
On January 16, I returned to my alma mater, Hampton Park Christian School, to emcee their basketball homecoming celebration as the Panthers hosted Veritas Academy. The gym was packed with students, al... ...more
events
February 23, 2026•2 min read
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