What’s it like to grow up in the “woods" of Holly Ridge, shrimp with your dad along the Carolina coast, and then go on to build one of the largest real estate companies in the area? Meet Chris Rackley, the owner and President of Lewis Realty Associates, and a local leader in vacation rentals and real estate on Topsail Island. In this episode, Chris shares his personal journey, from working on shrimp boats as a kid to leading a full-service real estate team managing over 170 vacation homes. We talk short- and long-term rentals, home buying and selling, investment properties, community growth, and what it means to stay rooted while the world around you changes. Whether you’re a visitor, a local, or dreaming of coastal life, this episode is full of insight, warmth, and local know-how.

Topsail’s Top Choice Awards: 1st Place for Favorite Vacation Property Management Company and 2nd Place for Favorite Real Estate Services

Lewis Realty Associates, Inc.
320 N New River Drive
Surf City, NC 28445
(910) 328-5211

https://www.realestatetopsail.com/

https://www.vacationsontopsail.com/

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Meet Mary Mika - She’s one of Topsail’s most trusted pet sitters—but her journey here is anything but ordinary.

In this heartfelt episode of Topsail Insider, Mary Mika shares the personal journey behind her thriving pet care business, Mary E. Poppins the Pet Nanny. From a childhood filled with love and loss to overcoming cancer while building a trusted service in the Greater Topsail area, Mary opens up about the experiences that shaped her resilience and compassion. She explains how her unique in-home pet-sitting and drop-in services bring comfort to both pets and their people, and how her regular clients—and even their dogs—supported her through one of life’s toughest battles. With her signature warmth and strength, Mary reminds us that growth often comes from discomfort—and love, especially from animals, can be a powerful force for healing.

https://marypoppinspetnanny.com/

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Call or Text: 630-981-4942

Email: MaryEPoppins81@gmail.com

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What happens when two passionate theater veterans join forces to bring the arts to a small coastal town? In this episode of Topsail Insider, new host Savannah Price sits down with Founder, Emily Graham, and her Partner, Steve Campbell, of Untitled Theatre Productions in Hampstead, NC. From cross-country moves to cross-stage collaborations, Emily and Steve share how they’ve built a thriving, inclusive theater community where kids perform for free, families volunteer together, and everyone—regardless of background or ability—is welcome. You’ll hear about their nonprofit’s rapid growth, the joyful chaos of directing youth productions like Shrek Jr., and their vision of establishing a permanent arts center in Pender County. It’s a story of friendship, purpose, and the power of community through the arts.

https://www.untitledstage.com/

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Topsail Insider is Sponsored by Saltwater Resort & Suites - Topsail Island’s premier luxury hospitality experience! Book your beach getaway today at SaltwaterTopsail.com or call (910) 886-4818!

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Or if you wish to Sponsor or Advertise with Topsail Insider, please email christa@topsailinsider.com or call/text 910-800-0111.

Thanks - I’ll see you around Topsail!