Topsail Insider

Guest: Chris Rackley, Owner and President of Lewis Realty Associates, and a local leader in vacation rentals and real estate on Topsail Island. Chris shares his personal journey, from working on shrimp boats as a kid to leading a full-service real estate team managing over 170 vacation homes. We talk short- and long-term rentals, home buying and selling, investment properties, community growth, and what it means to stay rooted while the world around you changes. Lewis Realty Associates, Inc. 32

Guest: Mary Mika, owner of Mary E. Poppins the Pet Nanny, and Topsail’s most trusted pet sitter! Mary shares her personal journey from a childhood filled with love and loss to overcoming cancer while building a trusted pet service. She explains how her unique in-home pet-sitting and drop-in services bring comfort to both pets and their people, and how her regular clients—and even their dogs—supported her through one of life’s toughest battles. https://marypoppinspetnanny.com/ Facebook and Ins...

Guests: Founder, Emily Graham, and her Partner, Steve Campbell, of Untitled Theatre Productions in Hampstead, NC. Emily and Steve share how they’ve built a thriving, inclusive theater community where kids perform for free, families volunteer together, and everyone—regardless of background or ability—is welcome. Guest Host: Savannah Price https://www.untitledstage.com/ And be sure to Follow Untitled Theatre on Facebook and Instagram! Send Christa a message! Please leave your contact informati

Guest: Dawn-Michelle Blalock, CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern NC, discussing how the organization is shaping young lives through academic support, character development, social wellness, and workforce training. Dawn-Michelle shares her personal journey—from a background in nursing and healthcare leadership to leading an organization that serves over 2,200 kids across five counties. Plus, learn about the new summer camp in Pender County, scholarship opportunities, and how you can

Guest: Haley Marie, a certified trauma-informed breathwork facilitator and owner of Freedom Flow Collective, discussing her emotional journey from working as a doula to discovering the healing power of breathwork. Listeners are also guided through a brief breath awareness exercise and can learn more about Haley’s services, including local group and one-on-one sessions, new women’s programs, and upcoming retreats. Guest Host: Mari Leigh Backus https://freedomflowcollective.com/ Facebook Instagr

Guest: Karen Redmond, an osteopathic therapist, nutritionist, and owner of Coastal Health and Fitness. Karen shares her unique approach to injury recovery, holistic health, and performance training—helping everyone from elite athletes to those recovering from surgery. She also discusses her concierge wellness model, how she transitioned her practice from Chicago to the Topsail area, and her passion for home design, paddleboarding, and clean living. Co-Host: Eden Mills Email: karenmredmond@mac

Guest: Mariah McKinney, a lawyer and partner at Garlock & McKinney. They explore crucial yet often overlooked legal matters including wills, probates, trusts, and guardianships. Mariah shares the complexities of probate administration, the importance of comprehensive estate planning, and the risks of not having a financial or healthcare power of attorney. Mariah also shares her journey from Western to Eastern North Carolina and her deep connection to Topsail Island. www.garlockandmckinney.com

Guest: Alexis Siebert, Co-Founder of the Topsail Young Professionals, shares her journey from Winston-Salem to Topsail, and talks about how she and a few friends turned the challenges of networking in a new town into an exciting opportunity to collaborate with the Greater Topsail Area Chamber of Commerce. Co-Host: La Rhea Burke Find and Follow Topsail Young Professionals on Facebook and Instagram! Topsail Chamber of Commerce - 13775 NC-50, Surf City, NC topsailchamber.org (910) 329-4446 You c

Guest: Cathy Mails, Owner of Sea Green Natural Cleaning and #1 Best Selling Author of The Detox Dwelling: A Practical Guide to Nontoxic Cleaning, shares how growing up helping her family manage rentals in Connecticut led to a natural cleaning business in North Carolina that’s making homes healthier and safer. She discusses the surprising health hazards of conventional cleaning products and shares her passion for natural, eco-friendly solutions. Website: https://seagreennaturalcleaning.com/ Face