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The Southern Shmooze

The Southern Shmooze

By: Grant Wallace
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The Southern Shmooze is your inside look at Atlanta’s local businesses, neighborhoods, and the people who keep the city running.

Hosted by Grant Wallace, founder of The Southern Shmooze, this podcast features real conversations with local business owners, creatives, and neighbors—covering everything from home services and entrepreneurship to community stories and everyday life in Atlanta. Grant also owns local businesses including Grantlanta Lawn (landscaping) and Peace of Mind Recycling, giving him a deep passion for supporting small businesses across the city.

Whether you’re a business owner looking to talk inside baseball or a homeowner trying to find your next trusted service provider, this podcast is for you.

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Directory: thesouthernshmooze.com

New episodes weekly. Art by local ATL artist BlackCatTips and theme song provided by The Winter Sounds

© 2026 Grant Wallace
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Episodes
  • Ep. 03 | Michelle Parravani – Designing with Less
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Michelle Parravani of Designing with Less, an Atlanta-based professional organizer helping homeowners simplify their spaces and create more functional, stress-free homes.

    They talk about what it really looks like to declutter, how Michelle got started, and practical ways to make your home feel more manageable without getting overwhelmed. If you’ve ever looked around your house and thought “where do I even start?”—this one’s for you.

    👉 View Michelle on The Southern Shmooze Directory:

    https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67bfc8141adfbbcb0a0ccb8f

    👉 Join the Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze

    If you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

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    54 mins
  • Ep. 02 | Lane Thurman – eso.projects
    Apr 8 2026

    In this episode of The Southern Shmooze, Grant sits down with Lane Thurman of ESO Projects, an Atlanta-based builder focused on thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship, and custom residential work.

    They talk about what goes into a successful build, how Lane approaches projects differently, and what homeowners should know before starting renovations or construction. From planning and budgeting to finding the right team, this episode gives a behind-the-scenes look at how great projects actually come together.

    If you’re thinking about a renovation—or just want to understand how high-quality construction projects are done—this is a great listen.

    👉 View Lane and ESO Projects on The Southern Shmooze Directory:

    https://www.thesouthernshmooze.com/directory#!biz/id/67c1fa6b10f95127e706a9ca

    👉 Join the Facebook Group:

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesouthernshmooze

    If you’re enjoying The Southern Shmooze, it would mean a lot if you took a second to follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more Atlanta neighbors discover the show and support local businesses.

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    54 mins
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