Ventures

Role: Editor-in-Chief  •  Est: 2002

Hawaii's most comprehensive travel guide, serving millions of visitors annually with island-by-island itineraries, local recommendations, and trip planning resources. What started as a personal passion project after years of traveling to the islands has grown into one of the top independent Hawaii travel publications online.

Role: President  •  Structure: LLC

The parent entity behind our family of digital publications. GuideofUS manages operations, infrastructure, and strategy across all our ventures - from content publishing to technology platforms. Based in South Carolina with a focus on travel, lifestyle, and local business content.

Role: Co-Founder (with Victoria)

A gardening and home lifestyle publication co-founded with Victoria. Covering everything from soil development and growing techniques to garden design and sustainable practices. Born from our hands-on experience cultivating gardens on our 35-acre property in South Carolina.

Role: Founder

Our creative studio arm handling photography, design, and digital media production across all our ventures. GroveTop provides the visual and creative backbone for everything we publish.

Role: Co-Founder / SoilWrangler-in-Chief

A family-run regenerative gardening shop operated by Victoria and John, with hubs in Lexington and Irmo, South Carolina. We sell soil amendments made for vibrant, living soil and guaranteed pure red wigglers from our worm farm. Products available at Heritage Fields Farm in Irmo and shipped nationwide. All products made or assembled in the U.S.

Role: Co-Founder / Technical Artist

Born from a lifelong love of animals - from growing up on a small farm with barn cats and chickens to exploring National Parks and encountering wildlife in its natural habitat. CritterCute channels that appreciation into creative work celebrating the unique personalities of every creature.