Episode 135: Senator Mike Reichenbach

Podcast 2026
Written By Ally Portee

Candidate for Lt. Governor of South Carolina, Senator Reichenbach opens up about being adopted, to being in the corporate world, and moving into public service…

Allyson Portee Episode 135: Senator Mike Reichenbach

In this episode, Senator Reichenbach shares his inspiring journey of being adopted to becoming a successful businessman in the corporate world with Ford Motor Company then later owning two Ford dealerships in South Carolina, and feeling the call to serve as state senator. Now he's running for Lt. Governor of South Carolina with his running mate Alan Wilson. Senator Reichenbach also talks about the importance of faith, family, and leadership, offering insights into public service and personal growth.

Ally Portee

Starting out in the world of politics, Ally interned and worked in Washington, DC, in Congress, at The White House, and on political campaigns. Today she’s in a totally different arena: fashion. Developing an eye for sartorial craftsmanship, Ally has learned how to put intricate and detailed collections into words, while developing relationships with some of the world's most leading brands and covering Paris, Milan, and Riyadh Fashion Week shows. Ally started SEELE in 2012. Seele [ze-le] is the German word for Soul and its aim is to encourage people with faith-inspired and lifestyle content that stir the soul. Ally has written for Forbes, Harper’s Bazaar, The Hollywood Reporter, GQ Middle East, Vogue Arabia, Refinery29, NPR, Arabian Business, and Euronews.

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