South Carolina Travel App News

The latest South Carolina travel app co-authored by Liz and Charlie Mitchell, Hilton Head Essentials, is available in new version 1.3. It also is now published on its own website: Hilton Head Essentials. The guide includes 166 pages with 1150 photos in a showcase of coastal experience for visitors and locals. Unique insider recommendations feature where to stay, where to eat and shop plus the best of everything to see and do on Hilton Head Island and throughout surrounding cities, towns and islands including Beaufort, Bluffton, Port Royal, St. Helena and Hunting Island. Like it on Facebook to get more details or to connect with the authors and locals. 

The Mitchells’ travel app Myrtle Beach’s Best was released in new version 1.4 in December and published on its own website: Best of Myrtle Beach South Carolina. It includes 2000 original photos for more than 180 pages and features shopping, dining, entertainment and attractions plus gyms, day spas and much more for planning a visit or finding event schedules, directions and details. Like it on Facebook to get news or add suggestions.

These independent apps offer one-touch phone calls, web links and immediate access to YouTube reviews with complete information for direct links to reservations or daily specials. Google mapping and photos are available without an Internet connection. Consistent and reliable content is provided to enhance visitors’ trip planning and overall experience.

The Mitchells’ coastal apps are the first of their kind for these destinations including reviews and recommendations based on the authors’ experiences and availability of quality content. No advertising or sponsorships support the products. Both are compatible with Apple’s new iOS platform. The publisher Sutro Media currently has more than 300 apps for sale on iTunes and is considered a leading authority in the industry. Download each app from iTunes for $2.99 for iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch and expect a free automatic update periodically when new material becomes available.

Liz and Charlie Mitchell, 20-year residents of the South Carolina coast, have extensive writing and marketing experience and previously co-authored two guidebooks released by Tourist Town Guides®, and Charlie co-authored three issues of Insiders’ Guide to Golf in the Carolinas. These books are available in major bookstores or online:  Myrtle Beach – A Guide to South Carolina’s Grand Strand and Hilton Head – A Guide to the South Carolina Lowcountry. The authors appear on request for book signings or to speak about travel writing and the destinations they cover. Contact them via their website The Mitchell Group International.

Author and Keynote Speaker to Donate Ticket Sales from Upcoming Movie Premiere to The Keep On Keeping On Foundation

Ken Wallace, author and keynote speaker, will donate 50 percent of net proceeds from ticket sales to the upcoming Chicago premiere of the movie The Keeper of the Keys for the benefit of The Keep On Keeping On Foundation (KOKO), which assists those with severe physical disabilities.

Known for his seminars and books on “Your Better Self,” Wallace co-stars in the film and is hosting the film showing on March 13 in conjunction with Positive Focus Productions, The Wright Institute, Preston & Emily Klik and Bodhi Spiritual Center as a benefit for KOKO.

The film includes cast members from The Secret, including Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff and John Gray, with 14 additional experts. After its Las Vegas premiere in December 2011, Stephen Simon, co-founder of Spiritual Cinema Circle, said the film “is the most innovative and entertaining film of its kind ever made. Wildly original, howlingly funny, fast-paced, and utterly delightful in every way, the film is truly a gift to the world.”

The March 13 premiere will feature local and national speakers including Tim Wambach and Mike Berkson of the Keep On Keeping On Foundation; Dr. Bob Wright of The Wright Institute; Energy Gong Bath from Preston Klik; and a Q&A and meet and greet with stars of the film including Wallace, Steve Olsher, Derek Mills, Hueina Su, Laura Vobornik, Lisa Ryan, Carolyn Finch and Kathleen Haden.

For more information about the film, visit KenWallaceCompany.com. Limited general admission and VIP tickets for the March 13 premiere at the Highland Park Theater in Highland Park, IL are available beginning at $25. http://www.eventbee.com/v/steveolsher/event?eid=872079383.

Direct questions regarding the premiere to Rachel Wallace at (815) 319-1410 or Rawalla01@Gmail.com.

Wallace is an author and motivational speaker who delivers inspirational, leadership, management and customer service keynotes and seminars.  He has more than two decades of successful executive coaching, keynote and workshop speaking for business, industry and non-profit groups. He is a featured presenter for Speakers International, a group of professionals available for meetings and events all over the world.  To schedule a speaker appearance, contact Liz Mitchell, managing director of Speakers International, at 843.902.4799 or info@SpeakersInternational.com for more information.

Ken Wallace Delivers Free Speaking and Training

It’s absolutely free and available now. We highly recommend this great speaker’s new seminar “Your Better Self Improvement.” Let us know about your group and we’ll schedule.

Ken Wallace, noted speaker, author and film star in the self-help field, now offers free speaking and training on topics of personal development, communication, leadership and customer service. Discount purchase of his companion books for the audience qualifies a group for the free presentation. The books, Your Better Self: A Simple Guide to Where You Want to Be and the study guide Your Better Self: A Simple Guide for Living on Purpose in Peace and Prosperity, provide helpful tools and a powerful strategy for rapid personal and professional progress.

Wallace’s concept of “Your Better Self,” as presented in his books, is that everyone can get what they really want by thinking better of themselves so they can perform better than they ever thought they could. His performance enhancement techniques are applicable for professional or personal improvement. His innovative training offers fresh cutting-edge information with strategies and techniques helpful to anyone interested in succeeding at anything they undertake as well as career advancement. A few of the topics covered include attitude adjustment, mastering change, listening skills, dealing with difficult people, personal introspection, time management, goal setting and the ultimate in self-motivation.

Wallace is a motivational speaker who delivers inspirational presentations on personal development topics, leadership, management and customer service.  Experienced in the organizational development and human resource fields, he has trained and coached thousands of individuals who have responded enthusiastically to his practical advice. He has more than two decades of successful executive coaching, keynote and workshop speaking for business, industry and non-profit groups.

Also, Wallace is a featured expert in the ground-breaking film The Keeper of the Keys, which premiered in Las Vegas in December and stars the well-known thought leaders Dr. John Gray, Jack Canfield and Marci Shimoff. A limited number of signed DVDs are available. He is a featured presenter for Speakers International, a group of professionals available for meetings and events all over the world.

For more details of seminars or keynote presentations or to schedule a personal appearance, contact Liz Mitchell, managing director of Speakers International, at 843.902.4799 or info@SpeakersInternational.com.

Welcome Mahoganee!

Speakers International is pleased to welcome Mahoganee to our group of talented entertainers. She is frequently seen in business and social functions throughout South Carolina and Georgia and will bring a sparkling note to your event at any location worldwide. Check out her recordings and let us know when you would like to host her show as solo or with her own band.

RUNNERS, WALKERS and SPONSORS INVITED

Registration is open for the Tate/Coursen Memorial Walk/Run scheduled for January 7 in Beaufort, SC. Walkers, runners and sponsors are welcome to participate. The event will be at Beaufort Academy on Lady’s Island from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Almost 10 years ago LCpl Dana L. Tate and his partner Cpl Dyke “AJ” Coursen were killed in the line of duty when they responded to a domestic disturbance call.  The walk/run is a celebration of their lives and in honor of their sacrifice as participants walk or run the track in 10 laps (5K) with each lap to commemorate a year since their death.  Funds raised from this event will benefit Citizens of Domestic Abuse (CODA), the local charity that provides shelter and assistance to victims of domestic violence and their children.

Sponsorship levels begin at $100; entry fees begin at $20, and all monetary or goods or services donations are appreciated. The Mitchell Group is pleased to assist with this event in support of our friend and colleague Marie Tate.

For details, sponsor or participant registration forms, visit http://www.codalowcountry.org/tatecoursenrun or contact Marie Tate at 843.524.8283 or tateenterprise@yahoo.com.  For more information on CODA and the critical services they provide, please visit www.codalowcountry.org.

Introducing Motivational Speaker Roslyn Franken

Meet our new motivational speaker Roslyn Franken, a powerful speaker and author specializing in programs promoting healthy lifestyle and positive living practices.

Speakers International is pleased to welcome Roslyn to our group of distinguished and talented professionals. We look forward to discussing your group’s needs for programming in the new year.

New Year’s Eve at the Beach

Stella will be appearing in Myrtle Beach as Tribute Artist King Shazaam does Elvis and much more for New Year’s Eve.  Stella does Ella Fitzgerald, Pasy Cline, The Beatles, Julie Andrews, Carole King, Nina Simone and more.

Stella is one of our new entertainers, a vocalist you will want to meet.

Contct us to schedule any of these talented vocalists, together or individually, for a show of your own.