What's Up Wilmington

We're answering a few of the most common questions we get in our Instagram DMs. Lots of you are asking what to do during your bachelorette weekend in Wilmington. But even more of you are asking where in Wilmington you should live? What are the best areas of town? We're diving into the questions and giving you our honest answers. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

We're covering some new spots in Wilmington that have opened in the past few months that should be on your list. From late night dessert spots to a new neighborhood bar and hang out, you'll want to check them out. Whether you're a longtime local looking for a new spot or new to Wilmington and searching for your new favorite to call your own - put these on the list. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

We're sitting down with the co-owner of one of our favorite local coffee shops, Social Coffee Supply! Hear the origin story of Social, the road bumps to opening day, why their merch is just so cool and stay up to date on the fun events they have planned! Learn about the culture that Rachel and Gio have cultivated at the cafes - no wonder it's one of our favorite spots. Follow Social Coffee Supply on Instagram: @socialcoffeesupply For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

The Best of Wilmington list is out and we're chatting about the local spots that made the list - and some who should have. Every year folks get to vote for who they think is best of Wilmington in 182 categories including shopping, dining, attractions and more. Find the full Best of Wilmington list from Wilmington magazine here. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Let's chat about all the things we're doing, have done and want to do this summer. Ranging from putt putt golf to night time LED paddle boarding and finding cocktails and mocktails to knock our socks off - we're sharing all of the things that made it onto our bucket list this summer. It's a great place to get ideas for the weekend or if your visiting and looking for something fun to do! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Let's chat mini vacations! Raleigh is the perfect spot if you're looking for a day trip or a quick mini vacay. It's 2 hours from Wilmington and there's lots to do! We ventured to Raleigh earlier in June and stayed at the gorgeous Heights House - a boutique hotel near downtown Raleigh. We share our take on the hotel and the details on what we did while we were in town. Find out more: @heightshousenc For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Ever wonder what do you if you get caught in a rip tide? Think you know what to do when you see lightning at the beach? Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue Captain Sam Proffitt sits down with us to talk all things ocean safety. Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue has 90+ guards and want to ensure swimmer and beach goer safety. Before you head to the beach this summer, brush up on all the tips and ways to keep yourself and your family safe on the beach and in the water. Helpful links: Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue WBOR Instagram For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

In celebration of Amazon Prime's The Summer I Turned Pretty returning to Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach aka "Cousins Beach," to film season three, we are revisiting a past What's Up Wilmington podcast episode. We deep dive into some of the filming spots for season one and season two and talk team Bonrad or team Jelly! Can you recognize the filming locales? This episode will put you in the mood for a TSITP rewatch in preparation for Season 3! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Spring has sprung and we're chatting all about our top 10 favorite things to do this spring. Enjoy spending time outdoors and at our favorite local spots before tourist season. From brunches to parks and pickleball - you'll want to bookmark these! Some of the spots mentioned in the ep: @brittsdonutscb @airliegardens @theeaglesdare @yogasaltwilmington @seaturtlehospital @lewisnurseryandfarms @riverfrontfarmers @thevinewilmington @ironcladgolf @truebluebutcherand_table For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

It's been a whole year and 40 episodes! Thank you for listening and for following along on our adventure of What's Up Wilmington - the Podcast. One year ago we launched the podcast and today we're sharing our favorite memories and lessons learns from the past year! We can't wait for another great year together. Thank you for listening and for your support! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

We're sharing our favorite moments! Last weekend we got a little unhinged. The millennials were out in full force at Azalea Festival singing "Buy You a Drank" at the top of our lungs at the T-Pain concert and leaving it all out on the dance floor at Garden Party. Let's recap the fun, shall we? We also dive into this summer's concert line up at Live Oak Bank Pavilion and Greenfield Lake Amphitheater and chat about our favorite upcoming shows. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Join us on today for a special podcast episode with a guest co-host Amanda Hofmann from WilmingtonMom. Amanda and Aly get the low down on all things Azalea Festival. Azalea Festival is an honored springtime tradition in Wilmington that includes the Queens Coronation, Garden Party, Street Festival, Concerts and so much more. Today's guest, Annie Anthony, CEO of the Cape Fear Volunteer Center shares her favorite Azalea Festival events and how you can get involved. www.capefearvolunteercenter.org Our second guest is Travis Gilbert, the Executive Director of the Historic Wilmington Foundation. Travis gives us a glimpse into the Azalea Festival Historic Home Tour where you'll gain access to historic homes in a select neighborhood! https://historicwilmington.org/home-tour/ For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

It's that time! Spring has sprung and whether you are planning a weekend trip or a full on vacation to Wilmington, we're covering the different areas to explore and things to do. We believe that Wilmington has a little something for everyone - from the rich history downtown to the gorgeous lush public gardens, and the James Beard nominated chefs, we're giving you plenty of suggestions to make your time in Wilmington one to remember. For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Attention local foodies, spend three days tasting and sipping at Wilmington's only food festival dedicated to local restaurants, chefs and breweries - Feast Wilmington held on May 22-24. Jessica Maurer, Feast Wilmington Director joins us to share all the details of this three-day foodie event. Events like Brunch Elevated, Pier Party and the popular Craft +Cuisine will make this festival THE must-attend festival of the year in Wilmington. Get your tickets here Join the fun on Instagram: @feastwilmington For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Get to know Roz and Aly. We love to sit down and interview local business owners but today we're getting to know each other a little better. We chat about how we met and became friends, why we started the podcast, our college years and more! We talk about our favorite Districts in Wilmington and end with a rapid fire Q+A! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

In today's episode we sit down with Macy Cole, co-owner of E-Motion Studio and podcast host of Journey Home. We dig into personal experiences, talk perfectionism and burnout and how we can eventually find our way home. Macy shares her journey from a college athlete to studio owner and what it took to scale a local yoga studio to 450 members and what happens when you lead with true authenticity. In her new podcast, Journey Home, Macy interviews folks to learn all about their life journey and to give hope to those who might be a little lost along their own journey. E-Motion Studio E-Motion Fitness The Journey Home Youtube Channel Connect with Macy via Instagram: @macyjcole_ For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

In today's episode we explore how feel your best as we kick off a new year. We chat with licensed mental health therapist and owner of Arise Counseling and Therapy, Stefanie Roback, LCSW, LCAS. In this episode, we're tackling the topic of mental health and how to feel our best in 2024. Stefanie helps us focus on how to kick off the new year with our well-being at the forefront. We'll chat about ☀️ Find Stefanie and Arise on Instagram: @arisewilmington Or online: Arise Counseling and Therapy Thanks to our podcast studio host: @elevatecoworking For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

We have a unique and exciting episode today. A little retrospect on our time with the cast of One Tree Hill at the latest Friends With Benefit Charity event in November. We go behind the scenes with some noteable cast members and learn about their favorite places in Wilmington and what they love most about coming back together after 20 years on One Tree Hill! For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

Want to know the scoop on the most popular restaurants in Wilmington? How about finding those local hidden gems? Get into all things local food (and small business) with us in this episode. We sit down and chat with our friends Abbi and Bert Dailey, local food bloggers who are documenting their favorite restaurants in and around Wilmington, NC. We get to hear their take on best coffee shops, ideal spot for a date night and favorite spots to bring friends who are visiting. Follow them on Instagram: @daileydinestogether For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington

It's that time of year - we're buying gifts for friends, family, kids, coworkers and more. We've got the ultimate local gift guide to everything you'd want in Wilmington and where you should be shopping. There are so many places to get unique holiday gifts - we're covering gift suggestions for everyone on your list. Today's podcast was recorded at the Elevate Coworking Video + Podcast Studio For more follow along on Instagram at @whatsupwilmington