Episode 161 | Melissa Laskaris

On this episode, we sit down with John Mark Sharpe, the creative force behind John Mark Enterprises. What began with simple mesh bows has blossomed into one of the South’s most beloved design brands—known for stunning ribbon, bows, and floral creations. John Mark shares how his passion turned into a thriving business, leading to the opening of his beautiful storefront in Germantown, TN. We loved getting to know our new friend and can’t wait to visit in person. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey and creative heart!

You are NOT going to want to miss this one. Call it cabin fever, the thief of comparison, or just two moms in a mid life crisis, we are feeling some kinda way in the pocket pod. Be sure to send us YOUR hot topics for our next Pocket Podcast!

What’s everybody doing? Well, one of us is headed to Sunny Orlando for a Cheer Competition and the other one is destined for a flat bottom fishing boat in the middle of White River in Arkansas !In this episode we are headed and different directions and talking ALL about it! We discuss the difference in a girl trip and a boys trip- PS) INVITE COURTNEY TO A GIRL MOVIE.Also teens driving is a whole thing - Discussing it all on this episode of the pocketpod!

Ok so we are doing this new thing in 2025. We are INSERTING ourselves as a regular feature. (Does that make us narcissists?!) Maybe it does but when it comes down to Analytics, YOU want to hear from US. All that being said, welcome to the first Say it Southern pocketpod! We’ll be sharing all latest going on with life; our thoughts on global warming; the teen scene; live and beyond. Can’t wait for you to check this first one out!xox, Courtney and Sarah

In this week’s engaging episode of Say It Southern, talented designer Abbey Glass shares her inspiring journey, detailing how she began her creative fashion path by learning to sew on her Grandmother’s beloved sewing machine. This formative experience ultimately led her to successfully launch her very own fashion label, Abbey Glass, where her unique vision and craftsmanship shine through. Join us now as we Say it Southern with Atlanta’s own, Abbey Glass.

Because we couldn’t squeeze A L L the things into part 1, we had to come back and finish! There’s just so much to share! Our Bubbles and Blooms flower workshop at Wildflowers. the Mahjong Mixer, Brunch on the Bluff with Musee CEO Leisha Pickering and the grand finale, The Bayside Dinner Party. Download all the deets now!

Follow the girls on a roadtrip to Fairhope, Alabama for the 5th Say it Southern Getaway! We were all in our feels and sharing all the things!