Lowcountry Revolutionaries
Lowcountry Revolutionaries is the Charleston, SC entrepreneur podcast spotlighting the raw, real journeys of bold founders and innovators shaping the future of the Lowcountry. Each episode dives into the triumphs, failures, and hard-won lessons from Charleston’s top startup leaders, tech pioneers, nonprofit builders, and creative visionaries in the Chucktown Startups community — the unfiltered stories that turn Charleston into a global hub of ingenuity.
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Hosted by Bill Billotte (aka the Podfather), founder of Veritas Exoscience and a lifelong translator of complex ideas into actionable insight, this show brings together the grit, determination, and practical wisdom propelling South Carolina’s entrepreneurial scene forward.
Whether you’re a Charleston founder scaling your venture, an operator navigating growth, someone considering a move to the Lowcountry, or simply someone who loves authentic business stories rooted in place, subscribe for weekly conversations that challenge assumptions and spark real momentum.
Episodes
70 episodes
From Controller to Connector: Roxana Massie’s Resilient Return with Spanglish Connector & Latina Pitch Live powered by Spanglish Small Business Association
After more than 20 years as a finance and accounting leader—including her role as Plant Controller at a Charleston manufacturing facility—Roxana Massie walked away from corporate stability in late 2021 after losing her job to chase entrepreneur...
From Farm Kid to Bed Revolution: Luke Mickelson on Building Sleep in Heavenly Peace and the Power of Humans Helping Humans
In this powerful episode of Lowcountry Revolutionaries, Bill Billotte sits down with Luke Mickelson, founder and Executive Director of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) — the global nonprofit on a mission to ensure no child sleeps on the floor in o...
Talk to Real People – Stop Guessing, Start Listening
(Lowcountry Revolutionaries “Advice Mixtape” Series)In Charleston’s startup scene, the fastest way to kill a good idea is to build it in isolation. Too many founders hide behind spreadsheets, assumptions, and late-night research...
Dream Big, Start Small
The myth of the “all-in” entrepreneur is loud in startup culture—but in the Lowcountry, the tides turn fast and the bills don’t wait. The smartest founders here don’t mortgage the house on a hunch. They keep a day job a little longer, launch sc...
Don't Wait for Perfect
This is a special episode which brings together the advice from six founders who have been on previous episodes:Lindsay SpurgeonHelen HudsonCourtney LohmannDavid TimmermanGeoff WeberJack Teitel
Fuel Without the Crash: Declan Norris & Hailey Orr-Depner on Building Zips Functional Squeezie — Caffeine-Free Performance for Everyday Athletes
Two College of Charleston sophomores from Chicago walk into the Lowcountry with a big dream: revolutionize how people fuel their bodies for training.Declan Norris (finance & entrepreneurship) and Hailey Orr-Depner (marketing &...
Afraid of AI? This Female Founder Will Change Your Mind: Ashlee Jack on How Arvaya AI Automations Consulting is Reimagining AI
Ashlee Jack, CEO and President of Charleston-based Arvaya AI Automations Consulting, joins Lowcountry Revolutionaries to show how AEC, infrastructure, and government organizations in the Lowcountry are finally closing the gap between people, le...
Powering Business Creation in the Lowcountry: Campbell Wiltshire on Helping Small Businesses Thrive at the Charleston Metro Chamber
Join Bill Billotte (aka the Podfather) and Campbell Wiltshire, Vice President of Business Creation at the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. With over a decade of experience in sales, project management, and public relat...
How Carolina Venture Studio is Lifting up Technology Startups across South Carolina
Join Bill Billotte and guest Peter Jordan, Co-Founder of Carolina Venture Studio — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit launched in 2025 with a bold mission: to empower economic and social impact across South Carolina through the charitable crea...
Making Happy Memories for Lowcountry Families: How One Party Rental Is Simplifying Birthday Magic
Kelly Waldren, local mom and entrepreneur, is the founder of One Party Rental — the Lowcountry’s newest one-stop platform for stress-free celebrations — recently spotlighted on Lowcountry Revolutionaries with host Bill Billotte (aka the Podfath...
Building Villages That Keep Families Together: Jenny Trudeau on Parents Partnership & the Power of Community Support
Jenny Trudeau, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Parents Partnership, joins Lowcountry Revolutionaries to share her powerful journey from corporate career and homeschooling mom to building a grassroots movement that's keeping Lowcountry fami...
Pure & Regenerative Food: Scaling White Leaf Provisions in the Lowcountry
Most baby and toddler food claims "organic" — but White Leaf Provisions goes further with certified biodynamic and regenerative farming. Co-founder Meghan Rowe sits down with Bill to unpack how she and husband Keith built a family-powered brand...
Catch the Rising Tide: Unlocking Capital for SC Entrepreneurs with CLIMB Fund's F.A. Johnson, II
Host Bill Billotte dives deep with F.A. Johnson, II, Esq., the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of CLIMB Fund—Charleston's own powerhouse CDFI and South Carolina's #1 SBA microlender for five straight years. With more than 30 years steer...
Healing on the Harbor: How a Navy Vet Built Charleston's First Wellness Sailing Retreat
Join host Bill Billotte for a wave-calming conversation with Holly Hillman, founder of Soothe Sailing—the Lowcountry's pioneering wellness sailing retreat launched in 2024. From her six years in the Navy and work with Warrior Surf Foundation to...
Building Community at The Drop In
In this raw conversation, I sit down with Gillian Zettler, co-founder of The Drop In, to dive into their journey from pop-up experiences to landing their first permanent home at 1118 King Street. Gillian and her co-founder Chandler Frisbie have...
Rie to the Rescue: Bringing Data and a Better Life to People with Autoimmune Diseases
Bill sits down with Stephen Golubieski, Founder and CEO of Olu Health, a Charleston-area wellness startup redefining daily support for autoimmune conditions. With more than 30 years in product design and health tech—including leadership roles a...
Impactful Appreciation: How a Charleston Couple is Revolutionizing Teacher Gifts
Get ready to be inspired by a chat with Matt Grason, the founder of Level Up Video (levelupvideo.org), a creative AI-powered video tool company based in Mount Pleasant. Matt and his wife, inspired by his wife’s daily life as a teacher, teamed u...
Giving AI the Gift of Memory and Context at Silicon Harbor Technologies
Join host Bill Billotte as he sits down with Kenny Alge and Jake Mundell, co-founders of Charleston-based Silicon Harbor Technologies, to dive deep into their company's game-changing pivot. What started as human-facing tools like DataVerse and ...
Equipping Heroes to Save Babies: The Launch of Saving Babies LLC
Join host Bill Billotte for a powerful conversation with Lindsay Spurgeon, Founder and CEO of the NeoHERO Foundation®—a groundbreaking South Carolina-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2025, dedicated to improving neonatal health by empowerin...
Think Different. Profit More. - Counterintuitive Strategies from Peter Ricciardi, Author of Mind Shift. Profit Lift.
What if lifting your profits started with changing how you think—not just working harder? Bill welcomes Peter Ricciardi, the Wharton-educated entrepreneur who defied the odds at every turn: youngest-ever Burger King franchisee, turnaround leade...
Helping You Find Your Voice and Share It with the World: Tom Keppeler's Mission
Join Bill and his guest, Tom Keppeler. Tom is the founder of Obsidian Comms | Content | Coaching. Tom is a strategist, storyteller, and coach who helps leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and consciousness. With more than 25 yea...
Enterprise Tools for Indie Retailers: The Inventory-ease Revolution
Join Bill and his guests, Michael and Victoria Winter, They are the husband-and-wife team behind The Ease Co, a retail strategy and consulting agency, and Inventor-ease, an AI-driven inventory platform designed to eliminate manual data en...
Science Band Front Man: Dr. Bill Billotte Interviewed
We flip the script — Jon Stroud interviews the usual host.Dr. William “Bill” Billotte steps out from behind The Lowcountry Revolutionaries mic to talk about his other stage: more than 20 years leading exoskeleton development, next-genera...
The Great Game of Real Estate: Insights from Top Realtor Jon Stroud
Join host Bill for a focused conversation with Jon Stroud, a leading real estate professional in Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, and author of the new book The Great Game of Real Estate.An Indiana native and Purdu...
SafeShowings: The Tech That’s Changing Real Estate Safety Forever
Join Bill with his guest, Helen Hudson. Helen is the Founder and CEO of SafeShowings, a real estate safety technology platform designed to help protect real estate professionals and homeowners. Inspired by real-world safety concerns while showi...