Episode 132 - Ryan Sanderson, CEO of Knowledge Perk
We talk with Ryan Sanderson about his entrepreneurial journey and growing Rock Hill coffee company, Knowledge Perk into a business with locations and partnerships across South Carolina. Ryan shares how his early ventures, community involvement, and focus on building relationships shaped his approach to entrepreneurship and helped Knowledge Perk expand into new markets.
Ryan Sanderson is the founder of Knowledge Perk and an entrepreneur based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He has launched and grown multiple businesses, including an earlier trash service designed to employ people with autism. Ryan also serves as chair of the Gravity Center Foundation, where he works to provide mentorship, education, and resources to entrepreneurs in York County.
25 Aug 2026
Episode 131 - Caroline Lewis, CEO of Farmer's Feed
We talk with Caroline Lewis, founder and CEO of The Farmers Feed, about strengthening the connection between local farms and the communities they serve. Caroline shares how her background in marketing and social media led her back home to Rock Hill and inspired her to help farmers and agriculture-focused businesses tell their stories, reach new customers, and become a bigger part of the local economy.
Caroline Lewis is a Rock Hill native as well as founder and CEO of The Farmers Feed, a business focused on helping farmers and agriculture-related organizations connect with their communities through marketing, storytelling, education, and partnerships. After studying at Tulane University, Caroline worked in social media, retail, and technology in Washington, D.C., and New York before returning to Rock Hill and launching The Farmers Feed.
12 Aug 2026
Episode 130 - Chad Williams, Candidate for South Carolina Senate District 15
We talk with Chad Williams, a longtime Rock Hill community leader and former York County Council member, about his campaign for South Carolina Senate District 15. Chad shares how his experience on the Rock Hill Planning Commission, County Council, local boards, and as a small-business owner shaped his approach to public service. We talk about political polarization, the importance of listening to constituents, infrastructure, education funding, economic development, taxation, and the challenges of governing effectively.
Chad Williams is a Rock Hill native, former York County Council member, and longtime community volunteer. He previously served on the Rock Hill Planning Commission, has served on numerous local boards and commissions, and owned and operated CMS Caretaker Management Service before selling the business in 2022. He is running for South Carolina Senate District 15 with a focus on listening to constituents, local experience, and effective government.
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