Say Your Story with Dean Stephens

Don't ask how her son died, but ask how did he live his life. Kara Majewski started her nonprofit Do Good Be Good Never Quit following the death of her 15 year old son, Johnny. In this episode of Say Your Story, her words for parents who have lost a child, why she serves as an arbiter for the Solicitors Office and the legacy he leaves each and every day. #sayyourstory #podcasts #applepodcast #spotify #impulsivity #nonprofits #dogoodbegoodneverquit #parenting #socialmedia

She's chased the dream for 8 years, now Grace McNally can sit back and spin her own record (Full Circle) as station manager at Charleston SC's only non profit radio station #ohmradio963 On Say Your Story, what Grace had to work through to make the album, the worldly inspirations, the super cool vibe behind the notes and chords and why the heck is Dean talking about his Aunt Char !! All of that on Say Your Story Episode 36 #music #gracemcnally #fullcircle #gullahgeechee #recordstopchs #tedtalks #chsnews #chs #nonprofits #theripplefund #podcasts #applepodcast #spotifypodcast

She is a mother, a doctor, a one time Congressional candidate and now Dr. Annie Andrews is paving a new path to secure a safe and healthy future for our kids. Annie recently announced the formation of an advocacy group focused solely on building a brighter future for children but mobilizing resources and support for policies that put the needs of children first. #tfov #kidsfirst #theirfutureourvote #podcasts #applepodcast #spotifypodcast #safekids #childsafety #drannieandrews

It takes more than a green thumb to accomplish what The Green Heart Project has experienced the past 14 years. From one garden at Mitchell Elementary in Charleston, SC to more than a dozen around the area since 2009. Executive Director Jesse Blom joins Dean Stephens to share his lessons in leadership, stewardship and non profit work in this episode of Say Your Story. #simplecast #applepodcasts #spotifypodcasts #gardens #nonprofits #leadership #chs #chsnews #podcasts #itunes

Two-time grammy award winner with his band Ranky Tanky, Charlton Singleton joins Dean Stephens on Say Your Story. Charlton shares the amazing story that led to his recent Grammy, why his parents are his greatest influence and how he used ASAP Rocky to inspire kids at a local high school. #grammy #chs #chsnews #rankytanky #neworleansjazzfestival #asaprocky #parents

Coach John Kresse led the College of Charleston to unprecedented success as his Cougars had one of the strongest runs for a mid major program EVER. Big Dance tickets punched in 1994,1997,1998 and 1999, throw in NIT appearances in '95 and '96 and it was a decade of doing The Charleston. On Say Your Story, the soon to be 80 year old goes back in time with Dean Stephens. #Charleston #ncaatournament #JohnKresse #nonprofits #patkelsey #loucarnesecca #sayyourstorypodcast #cofcbasketball #cofcmbb

Life comes full circle on this edition of Say Your Story. Desmond Brown was one of the best High School Football players I had ever seen. Yes he was a 5'6" quarterback but you can't measure leadership. Now 25 years later he shares his story as he has helped bring Pickle Ball to Charleston and now he's putting Pickle Paddles into the hands of underserved kids in the lowcountry. His stories about mentorship, leadership, and believing in something greater than yourself are legendary. #pickleball #podcasts #nonprofits #chs #chsnews #rippleeffect #motherteresa

Who is the person in your life who believed in you when no one else did ? Who is that person that pushed you to be the person you are today ? Mentors are needed more than ever and it's why I get so energized when I hear from ReZsaun Lewis. He stayed true to his roots and now is a community leader in the very community that helped raise him. ReZsaun is the Executive Director of Lowcountry Youth Services and in this episode of Say Your Story you will soon understand what makes ReZsaun a true leader of both men and our youth. #mentors #leadership #faith #nonprofits #northcharleston #sayyourstorypodcast #podcast

July 1st, 2020, Charleston County Deputy Mike Costanzo was outside of his cruiser on top of the Don Holt Bridge assisting a motorist and his disabled vehicle. In a split second, everything changed. A truck rammed into the back of Costanzo's cruiser hitting Costanzo who suffered traumatic injuries. The incident also claimed the life of tow truck driver Will Ellis who was also on the scene to help. On this episode of Say Your Story, Mike Costanzo in his own words. #charlestoncounty #lawenforcement #chs #chscounty #chsnews

She was a victim of #humantrafficking, now a survivor and an advocate. Kat Wehunt founded The Formation Project which helps people out of the web of human trafficking to a new life. Kat was trafficked by a family member from the age of 14 years old to 17 years old. Her journey and her #nonprofit earned her the prestigious Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service Benefiting a Local Community #multiplyinggood #jeffersonaward #humantraffickingawareness #theformationproject