Lowcountry Revolutionaries

William G. Billotte, PhD
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Lowcountry Revolutionaries is the Charleston, SC entrepreneur podcast spotlighting the bold founders and innovators building the future of the Lowcountry. Each episode features raw, real conversations with Charleston’s top startup leaders, tech pioneers, and creative visionaries from the Chucktown Startups community as they share the triumphs, failures, and lessons behind turning Charleston into a global hub of ingenuity. Hosted by Bill Billotte—founder of Veritas Exoscience LLC and a passionate advocate for truth in exoskeleton-tech innovation—this Charleston business podcast dives deep into startup stories, local economic growth, and the relentless drive that’s putting the Lowcountry on the map. Whether you’re a Charleston entrepreneur, relocating to the area, or just love authentic founder stories, subscribe to Lowcountry Revolutionaries for weekly inspiration straight from South Carolina’s most revolutionary minds.

  1. JAN 26

    Sauce, Scents, and Second Chances: Joe Gallagher's Faith-Fueled Empire

    Send us a text Join Bill with his guest Joe Gallagher Jr., also known as Chef Giuseppe, the founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods and Roma Parfum. Joe is the author of From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story and is currently developing an exciting TV series called Sauce. After hitting rock bottom and finding faith, Joe turned his life around—starting with a single jar of homemade sauce and a bold walk into a Charleston Piggly Wiggly. What began as personal redemption quickly revealed a hidden demand across the South for real, authentic Italian food made with integrity. Apastioli isn’t just a brand—it’s a movement rooted in tradition, driven by purpose, and built from scratch in a region where quality Italian products were hard to find. With grit, grace, and an unforgettable red sauce, Joe has disrupted the Southern grocery aisle and scaled to meet demand from major retailers. Expanding his entrepreneurial vision, Joe has now launched Roma Parfum, a luxury fragrance line offering high-concentration extrait de parfum crafted with the same discipline, craftsmanship, and intentionality he brings to his sauces—timeless scents that embody resilience, identity, and earned luxury. For Lowcountry Revolutionaries, Joe shares the raw, unfiltered story of second chances, food innovation, fragrance artistry, faith-fueled rebellion, and his next chapter in entertainment with the upcoming TV series Sauce. Listen to Joe's book at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3b1qq711A8 Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    32 min

  2. JAN 12

    A Lifelong Equestrian's Tech Vision: Lindsay Lenard on Streamlining Horse Competitions

    Send us a text Join Bill and his guest, Lindsay Lenard. Lindsay is the Co-founder and Product Design Lead of Horse Spot, a 2× Webby Award-winning designer. She has led creative work for global advertising agencies and YC- and Techstars-backed startups, bringing a unique combination of brand storytelling, product design, and startup execution. A lifelong equestrian, Lindsay is developing technology that serves the community that shaped her. Horse Spot is an all-in-one SaaS platform that modernizes equestrian competitions—from entries and scheduling to payments, live scoring, and results. The platform supports hundreds of horse shows each year across multiple disciplines, enabling organizers to run more efficient events while providing riders and fans with a superior experience.  https://horsespot.net/ Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    25 min

  3. JAN 12

    Building Moments That Imprint: Insights from GOODco. with Laura Kate Whitney

    Send us a text Join Bill and his guest, Laura Kate Whitney, as they delve into the world of GOODco., a boutique integrated marketing studio dedicated to crafting brand experiences that forge connections between people, places, and purpose. As an “Experience Architect”, Laura Kate assists companies in transcending transactional interactions to design moments that leave a lasting imprint—whether on stage, screen, or in the physical world. GOODco. seamlessly integrates storytelling, event design, and brand strategy to develop meaningful and measurable campaigns for founders, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and burgeoning companies that recognize the significance of experiences (rather than merely products or clicks) as the emerging competitive advantage. As the global landscape undergoes a profound transformation driven by digitization and automation, GOODco. firmly believes that human-centered experiences will assume paramount importance. In this podcast episode, Laura Kate shares her insights on marketing with intentionality, the evolving landscape of brand-building, and the compelling rationale behind pursuing GOOD work as a profitable endeavor. https://www.heygoodco.com Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    29 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    How to Build Businesses That Support Your Life, Not Consume It – with Jon Clark

    Send us a text Come along with Bill and his guest, Jon Clark! Jon is a dad of three, husband, and entrepreneur who truly believes that businesses should be there to support life, not just compete with it. He’s the co-founder of The Optimization Specialists, where he’s helping business owners make their operations smoother so their businesses can thrive without everything relying on them. Plus, he’s the owner of Twisted Tide Bev Co., a local brand that’s bringing fun, coastal-inspired drinks to community events. Jon is really passionate about creating businesses that support great family lives, not replace them. Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    28 min

  5. 12/15/2025

    Breaking Free from Emotional Eating with Shoshanna Richek

    Send us a text Join Bill and his guest, Shoshanna Richek. Shoshanna assists individuals and organizations in overcoming emotional eating, mitigating stress, and establishing sustainable, healthier habits. Her personal journey, coupled with her expertise in neuroscience, subconscious pattern clearing, and root-cause Functional Nutrition, guides clients and audiences through transformative shifts that endure. Shoshanna’s intuitive and compassionate approach fosters a supportive environment for individuals to reconnect with their inner rhythms and make empowered choices for their well-being. She empowers clients to build resilience, cultivate healthier habits, and enhance their overall health. Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    35 min

  6. 12/01/2025

    Building Champions On and Off the Court with Bruno Kretzschmar of Apex Volleyball

    Send us a text Join Bill and his guest, Bruno Kretzschmar.  Bruno is the Executive Director of Apex Volleyball. Apex Volleyball offers travel club teams, technical training, and recruiting services to the Greater Charleston Area out of Apex HQ, our new, six-court facility in North Charleston. Their mission is to create opportunities for athletes to build their future on and off the court by sharing our values, knowledge and unique experiences as collegiate and professional volleyball players. Apex Volleyball believes athletes thrive in a competitive yet nurturing environment with focus on everything from mental preparation to technical development. Their goal is to develop a community of whole athletes and good people guided by the pillars of transparency, integrity, accountability and respect. Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    29 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    The Life & Death Coach: Merridith Crowe

    Send us a text Join Bill and his guest, Merridith Crowe.  Merridith is owner of The Life & Death Coach. In each of her professional capacities, Life Coach or End-of-Life Coach, her job is to help individuals live ALL the days of their life as authentically and wholeheartedly as possible. She believes life and death are sisters, that all humans have an opportunity to grow even into death, that grief accompanies all change (yes, even the best change), and that pain can be the fuel we need for positive transformation. Merridith holds certificates with the Internal Family Systems Institute and INELDA, and has training in relationship polarity, attunement, trauma-informed care, and crisis management. Before becoming a coach/doula, she served 20+ years in the nonprofit sector helping adults and youth in need.  Merridith is also an active hospice volunteer, and her practice is inclusive, interfaith (atheists, agnostics, humanists, etc. welcome too), sex-positive, and consent-driven.  www.thelifeanddeathcoach.com Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    25 min

  8. 11/24/2025

    Fractional Finance Revolution: How Sensible is Making CFOs and Controllers Affordable for Every Business

    Send us a text Join Bill and his guests, Donna and Scott Netzley, who launched Sensible CFO & Consulting in October 2023 after identifying a clear market need. Large companies can easily afford full-time CFOs and controllers, but small-to-mid-sized businesses typically cannot justify those salary levels—yet they still desperately need the expertise. Sensible solves this problem by providing fractional CFO, controller, and bookkeeping services on a part-time basis to startups and growing companies that don’t require (or can’t afford) full-time financial leadership. Scott and Donna both began their careers in auditing before transitioning into corporate accounting roles. Scott rose to become a CFO, while Donna advanced to controller. At Sensible, Scott leads the fractional CFO practice, and Donna oversees the fractional controller services as well as a team of bookkeepers. Recently, they’ve expanded into an innovative new offering called Private Financial Concierge, through which Donna delivers personalized administrative and operational financial services to high-net-worth individuals. https://sensiblecfo.net Intro pre-roll Outro post-roll

    28 min
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Lowcountry Revolutionaries is the Charleston, SC entrepreneur podcast spotlighting the bold founders and innovators building the future of the Lowcountry. Each episode features raw, real conversations with Charleston’s top startup leaders, tech pioneers, and creative visionaries from the Chucktown Startups community as they share the triumphs, failures, and lessons behind turning Charleston into a global hub of ingenuity. Hosted by Bill Billotte—founder of Veritas Exoscience LLC and a passionate advocate for truth in exoskeleton-tech innovation—this Charleston business podcast dives deep into startup stories, local economic growth, and the relentless drive that’s putting the Lowcountry on the map. Whether you’re a Charleston entrepreneur, relocating to the area, or just love authentic founder stories, subscribe to Lowcountry Revolutionaries for weekly inspiration straight from South Carolina’s most revolutionary minds.

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  • Creator
    William G. Billotte, PhD
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Lowcountry Revolutionaries
  • Show Website
    Lowcountry Revolutionaries