Lowcountry Explorer is a podcast all about Beaufort and the surrounding Sea Islands of South Carolina — the people, places, and stories that make this region truly unique. Each episode goes deeper into the culture, creativity, and community that defines life on the Lowcountry coast.
For Episode 1 of Lowcountry Explorer, we're sitting inside the brand new Beaufort Digital Corridor community podcast studio — and our first guest couldn't be more fitting.
Caroline Pennington is a Beaufort-based digital marketing expert, entrepreneur, and top 3% podcast host featured in Entrepreneur and Inc. Magazine. A former corporate executive recruiter turned founder, Caroline launched The Feminine Founder Podcast in 2023, her digital marketing agency Feminine Founder Marketing in 2025.
In this episode we talk about:
- What it was like to be one of the first guests in the new Beaufort Digital Corridor podcast studio
- Caroline's journey from corporate recruiting to becoming a Lowcountry entrepreneur
- How she built a top-ranked podcast and what she wishes she knew when she started
- Her best tips for marketing your personal brand online
- Why Beaufort is the perfect place to build a creative business
Connect with Caroline:
- Instagram: @cpennington55
- Podcast: The Caroline Pennington Show / The Feminine Founder (Apple & Spotify)
- Website: femininefounder.com
Visit the Beaufort Digital Corridor: beaufortdigital.com | Located at 500 Carteret Street, Suite D, Beaufort SC
Lowcountry Explorer is recorded at the Beaufort Digital Corridor Community Podcast Studio.
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