From Hawaii to Upstate Media: Community, Identity & Entrepreneurship | Episode 72 with Eddie King

Eddie King, Editor-in-Chief of Upstate Community Press, joins Sunday Afternoon Smokes to discuss community, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and the winding path that shaped his life. Raised in Belton, South Carolina, Eddie shares how an unexpected end to his plans of joining the Marine Corps sent him searching for a new direction, eventually leading him to Hawaii. What began as an attempt to escape became a journey of personal growth, identity, and discovering what truly mattered. Chris and Eddie discuss local business, building community, podcasting, media, leadership, cigars, bourbon, and the importance of helping people tell their stories. They also explore the challenges of entrepreneurship, the power of meaningful conversations, finding purpose after failure, and why authentic human connection matters more than ever. Whether you're a business owner, creator, entrepreneur, or simply someone navigating life's unexpected turns, this conversation offers insight into building something meaningful while staying true to who you are. Topics include: • Upstate Community Press • Entrepreneurship and local business • Moving to Hawaii and finding identity • Community building and networking • Podcasting and content creation • Leadership and personal growth • Cigar culture and conversation • Purpose, failure, and reinvention Eddie King Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingeditor/ Upstate Press: https://upstate.press https://www.instagram.com/upstatepress Follow the Show: https://sundayafternoonsmokes.com https://www.instagram.com/sundayafternoonsmokes/