Recent Episodes

Heather King Semple, President, Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center

By Frank Williams | June 18, 2025

Heather King Semple, President of Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, describes how she climbed from certified nursing assistant to hospital president and discusses Novant’s plans to meet the increasing demand for medical services in Brunswick County. Cape Fear Business Roundtable is hosted by Frank Williams and sponsored by Pioneer Strategies and Pioneer Specialties.

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Christina Haley, President & CEO, Wilmington Downtown, Inc.

By Frank Williams | June 11, 2025

Christina Haley discusses how a career that started in journalism eventually led to her taking the helm as President & CEO of Wilmington Downtown, Inc. (WDI), an organization dedicated to promoting the economic growth and development of downtown Wilmington. Haley discusses the importance of perseverance, the power of networking, and her passion for strengthening the…

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Carolyn Moshier, Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management, LLC

By Frank Williams | June 4, 2025

Carolyn Moshier, owner of Urge to Purge Photo Organization & Management, LLC, describes her journey from Occupational Therapist to self-employed photo organizer and discusses her passion for helping people preserve and organize their family’s treasured historical photos. With a special focus on Baby Boomers, busy professionals and seniors, Carolyn aims to help folks navigate the…

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Jeremy & Billie Gunn, JBG Services Painting Division

By Frank Williams | May 28, 2025

Jeremy & Billie Gunn, co-owners of JBG Services Painting, discuss how a side gig quickly turned into a painting business that has steadily grown since they formed it four years ago. Jeremy, who is the 2024-25 President of the North Brunswick Chamber of Commerce, and Billie, who is the current Secretary of the Leland Area…

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Alexandra Lysik, Cavik Insurance

By Frank Williams | May 21, 2025

Alexandra Lysik, owner of Cavik Insurance, describes how her career led her from working in risk management for a local government to owning a successful insurance agency, what lessons she’s learned along the way, and what advice she’d give someone starting out. Also, find out how many times she’s been to Disney World (hint: it’s…

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Lucinda Arnold, Coastal Painting & Improvements

By Frank Williams | May 14, 2025

This week’s guest is Lucinda Arnold, a serial entrepreneur, prolific networker and connector, and community leader. Lucinda and her husband, Eugene, co-own Coastal Painting & Improvements, are part owners of Made New Interiors, and own several AirBNBs in Brunswick County. Before moving to southeastern North Carolina from the frozen tundra of upstate New York, they…

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C.J. Jones, Southern Moving & Storage

By Frank Williams | May 7, 2025

This week’s guest on Cape Fear Business Roundtable is CJ Jones with Southern Moving & Storage. Learn how CJ’s career led him from Philadelphia to southeastern North Carolina, why moving is his passion, and how his appreciation for networking led him to form a new online networking group that will soon hold its first in-person…

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George Murray, entrepreneur: from corporate controller to artist to ice cream & popcorn shop owner.

By Frank Williams | April 30, 2025

This week’s guest is George Murray, the “Papa” in Leland-based Mimi and Papa’s Gourmet Popcorn & Sweet Shop. Learn how George’s career took him from former corporate controller to artist, community leader and serial entrepreneur whose business ventures have included a frame shop, a sign and design shop, and a gourmet popcorn and ice cream shop.…

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Natalie English, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

By Frank Williams | April 23, 2025

This week’s guest is Natalie English, CEO of the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Natalie tells us how her career trajectory changed from initially planning to major in Chemical Engineering to working in government relations and eventually becoming a Chamber CEO. She also discusses the Wilmington Chamber’s mission, focus, priorities, and goals and touches on issues…

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Justin Williams, Publisher Extraordinaire & CEO of Carolina Marketing Company

By Frank Williams | April 16, 2025

This week’s guest is Justin Williams, founder of Carolina Marketing Company, Inc. Justin launched the business in 2005 with North Brunswick Magazine. Since then, the company has expanded to produce 10 regional lifestyle and tourism publications, along with custom publications, digital marketing, advertising, and a range of media opportunities for its clients. Discover more at…

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