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Do you know what a reserve currency is? Is the US dollar at risk of losing its world status as the reserve currency? Tune in to hear from CFA Eric Stein, with East Bay Investment Solutions, regarding why this is such a relevant topic. Eric discusses what options could potentially replace the US dollar and what characteristics are needed to be a reserve currency. Tune in to find out why being globally diversified is so important, and why planning before investing is key.

Eric Stein, CFA
East Bay Investments
eastbayis.com

Do you like gyros, lamb, dolmades, and baklava? Then you are going to love the Greek Festival! The 37th Annual Greenville Greek Festival will take place May 19th-21st 2023. This year’s Greek Fest will offer authentic food and drinks, music, dancing, and even a tour of the Saint George Orthodox Cathedral. Today we are joined by Tori Zambrano, one of the spokespersons for the Greek Festival. Tori tells us about the importance of the Greek Festival and preserving Greek Culture. She gives us key details of new things offered at the festival this year, as well as details about the local charity, “Just Say Something,” they are partnering with. Tune in to find out how you can be Greek for a day!

Greek Festival
greekforaday.com
$3 admission, clear bag policy, no pets allowed

Are you looking for a trustworthy realtor who can help you buy or sell a home in Greenville? Corinne Nickell, owner of Nest Realty of Greenville, and her team can help you with all your needs. Nest Realty takes the time to hand pick their realtors, building a team of experienced individuals that will do the right thing, putting your needs before their profit. All 16 agents at Nest Realty are producing in the top 5% of the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors. Corinne tells us more about how we could potentially be going back to a buyer’s market, the complex of getting a loan, and why people statistically make more money when they use a realtor. Tune in for more details on why using an agent is so important, as well as details on all the hard work Nest Realty puts in behind the scenes to help you buy or sell a home.

Corinne Nickell
Nest Realty of Greenville
864-202-HOME

Today we sit down with Brandon Bennett, retired running Back at USC and NFL star. Brandon talks to us about the mindset to be an elite athlete and how he is helping young kids in our community today. Brandon now owns 36Elite Sports and Fitness Training, helping improve speed, agility, quickness, hand-eye coordination, and balance. Tune in to learn more about Brandon's journey and how he can help you.

Brandon Bennett
36Elite Sports and Fitness Training
36elite@gmail.com

One day while enjoying the beach with his family, a random golf ball fell out of Anthony Garofalo’s bag and quickly rolled down the packed sand like it was on a putting green. That is when he knew he had to bring golfing to the beach. What started as an accident almost a year ago is now a successful business and being played all over the world. Beach Putt offers a full kit that allows you to take the fun of golfing to the beach. Tune in to find out how you can get your hands on one of the top beach games of 2023.


Anthony Garofalo
Beach Putt
playbeachputt.com