Charleston’s women are shaping one of the city’s most dynamic creative movements: podcasting. What often begins as a way to share stories frequently becomes a space to spark conversation, build community and give voice to the experiences that matter most.
Across the Lowcountry, female-led podcasts have grown in number and influence, covering everything from wellness and reinvention to entrepreneurship, aesthetics and Southern culture. And with the upcoming launch of CarolinaPodcast.com, creators now have a dedicated hub designed to connect them, spotlight their work and support the next generation of voices.
WHY WOMEN ARE TURNING TO PODCASTING
Podcasting offers women a rare combination of accessibility and autonomy. Creators control both content and cadence without constraints. The long-form nature of podcasting allows for reflection and depth, creating space for conversations that resist oversimplification.
For many women, podcasting also serves as a tool for community building. Podcasts foster intimacy, inviting listeners into sustained dialogue rather than transactional consumption. In Charleston, this sense of connection feels especially resonant.
The city’s collaborative culture and thriving network of women-owned businesses make it prime ground for podcasting. Many female podcasters here aren’t just creators—they’re entrepreneurs, wellness practitioners, educators and storytellers using audio to expand their impact and amplify women’s voices in meaningful ways.
WHO ARE THESE WOMEN?
Charleston’s podcasting landscape is as diverse as the women behind the microphones, with shows that reflect both personal passion and community pulse.
The Charleston Women Podcast
Kim Russo, bestselling author and branding expert, hosts the official Charleston Women Podcast, amplifying local voices through interviews that highlight leadership, creativity and impact. “Becoming the host of the Charleston Women Podcast in the summer of 2025 has been such a gift,” Russo says. “It’s given me the chance to meet women I never would have crossed paths with otherwise and to help share their stories, their businesses and their impact with our community.”
Never Stop Dreaming BIGGIE
Managing Editor of Charleston Women magazine Angel Holmes hosts a podcast created specifically for women entrepreneurs. Her approach to personal development centers on intentional growth and self-leadership, encouraging listeners to think expansively about their potential. Her podcast reminds us that “all you need is a dream.”
By the Grace of Grits
A space where food, art and culture intersect to honor heritage, invite healing and celebrate creative expression. Through thoughtful storytelling and curated experiences, Chef Alexis Mungin reconnects people to what truly nourishes them: their roots.
The Modern Phoenix
Inner Transformation Coach
Gervase “G” Kolmos explores themes of reinvention, spotlighting women navigating pivotal life changes. Conversations on this podcast are reflective and grounded, offering insight for listeners in seasons of transition. “The Modern Phoenix is a woman who has reclaimed her agency and lives her life from a place of sustained self-trust, inner knowing and active choice,” Kolmos says.
The Charleston Chicks
Hosted by Lisa Nicole, Jen and Melanie, The Charleston Chicks captures the rhythms of Lowcountry life through conversations about friendship, lifestyle and everyday moments.
“The Charleston Chicks podcast was born from real, unfiltered conversations we were already having about life, love, reinvention and finally owning who we are,” they say. “Our hope is listeners feel seen, empowered and reminded that life after 40—and 50—can be exciting and deeply fulfilling. We aim to build a community where women find the courage to live more boldly, knowing the best is yet to come.”
Dr. Random
Dr. Sarah Laverone brings a sharp, engaging voice where nothing is off the table. “I was eager to launch this project once I completed my doctorate in May 2025, as it provides a meaningful platform for utilizing educational psychology and my creative side to help others,” Laverone says. From dog psychology to digital artifacts, Dr. Random focuses on practical tips and insights, empowering listeners to make positive changes and a positive impact.
Healthy Charleston Podcast
Charleston’s growing emphasis on health and wellness fuels this podcast. The Made 2 Move Podcast was created after “years of seeing people taught to fear their bodies instead of understand them.” Host and physical therapist Hannah Breal aims to cut through the noise around pain and movement and give people clarity, context and a plan, because “most people don’t need fixing, they need help understanding their bodies.”
WHERE THE CONVERSATIONS HAPPEN
Charleston offers welcoming spaces for podcasters at every stage.
Shine Studio
Shine Studio’s dedicated podcast room offers professional audio, multi-camera video and studio lighting for one to four guests, giving Charleston podcasters a polished, ready-to-record setup. Designed by a Charleston woman for Charleston women, the space is both stunning and intentionally crafted—truly one of a kind in the local podcast scene. This King Street studio is self-serve, with optional producer support available through their in-house team.
theshinestudio.com | @shinestudio.chs
Pixel Studios
Pixel Studios is a full-scale production studio offering a prelit podcasting room. Renters have the option of a ready-to-record space or utilizing the main studio. Their mission is to provide the most professional creative studio experience possible while remaining accessible and affordable for smaller creatives by including lighting and offering bookings by the hour.
pixelstudioscharleston.com | @pixel_studios
A CITY FINDING ITS VOICE
As more women step behind the mic, Charleston is quietly becoming a rising audio hub. These podcasts aren’t just content—they’re conversations that ripple outward, connecting listeners near and far. In a city known for its charm and history, women podcasters are shaping what comes next.
By Merrit Woodham