
Connect & Network
Communities are an integral part of our lives, providing us with support, identity, and a sense of belonging. In today’s digital age, our communities have expanded beyond our local neighborhoods and cities to include online spaces where people with similar interests can connect. Through these spotlight features, we hope to celebrate the power of community. We believe that when people come together, incredible things can happen.

Small Business Spotlight


Clip and Grind, LLC
Located in North Augusta, Lytisha’s company Clip and Grind, LLC offers pet clip and grind nail trims to the Columbia, Richmond, and Aiken County areas. No matter your schedule or your pet’s needs, she’s got you covered. Her mobile pawedicure service goes right to your home. As a woman-led business, she bring a unique level of empathy and care to the process so you and you pets can relax as Clip and Grind does their thing.


Clever Girl Writing, LLC
Clever Girl Writing and publishing is a writer created company specializing in ghostwriting, editing, design, illustration, mentoring, and public speaking. Anything to do with writing we are there. We strive to reach a level of excellence in the field by having an open door policy, and helping authors whenever we can, where we can. Through the creation of Clever Girl Charities, a non-profit arts program, we are able to reach out to children in writing, film, and mentor women in the world of literature. Our motto is you get as much as you give, and even if you don’t, that’s okay, keep giving.


Wandering Teacher Books

When We Thrive Book Spotlight
“When We Thrive Book Spotlight” features diverse and insightful voices from passionate authors either at minority intersections and/or who are dedicated to promoting inclusivity through their work. Our rotating selection of books offers a unique perspective on society’s identifiers like race, disability, gender, and sexuality. We were founded in Florida and know representation matters. We hope to inspire readers to embrace diversity, practice empathy, and build a more inclusive world together.

Aiden Thomas Collection
Please note that Kent Writes Stuff has no affiliation with Aiden Thomas other than loving the Trans+Latinx representation they bless the world with.


Wandering Teacher Books Collection

Stephanie Kline Collection
