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Guest interviews
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94 episodes
since Sept. 21, 2023
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Join us as we talk with Kimberly Jochl! From ski racing to leading Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Kim’s journey has been shaped by discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for community. As a member of the United States Alpine Ski Team from ages sixteen to twenty-three, she experienced both success …

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Join us as we talk with Maddie Bartosh, Trail Programs Manager at Rutherford Outdoor Coalition. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Maddie studied psychology and biology at Coastal Carolina University before heading to Western North Carolina to work with ROC. She served two 11-month terms as …
Join us as we talk with Andrew Schmidt! Andrew D. Schmidt, CDME, CHME, MPA is a thirty-year veteran of the hospitality industry with a mix of hotel, destination marketing, and academic background. Andrew has worked with the Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Greenville, …
Join us as we flip the script and chat with our own podcast coordinator, Taylor Bass. Taylor co-created and produces the show, and also leads several other programs at UPLIFT. In this episode, we talk through the behind the scenes of podcasting, share tips and practical advice for anyone thinking a…
Join us as we talk to Simone Adams! Simone is the Founder and Executive Director of Color My Outdoors, a regional nonprofit changing the outdoor narrative to celebrate People of Color. Under her leadership, Color My Outdoors has become a driving force in shaping a more inclusive outdoor industry—cu…
We are so excited to talk with Vicki Vitiello! Vicki is the Deputy Director for the North Carolina Arts Council! Vicki takes on this role with more than 25 years of leadership and senior program experience with the agency. In her 10-year tenure as Director of Operations, she oversaw pandemic recove…
Join us as we talk to Paige Burns! Paige has served as Horticulture agent for Richmond County since 2007, and in addition as County Extension Director since 2019. Her work has covered multiple areas related to plants, natural resources, and economic development. Paige works with specialty crop farm…
Join us for a conversation with a panel of experts from the NC Main Street Program! Today, we’re excited to welcome Amy Suggs, Naomi Riley, Charles Halsall, Sherry Adams, and Joy Almond. Amy Suggs is a Main Street Specialist with the NC Main Street & Rural Planning Center. She works closely wi…
Join us as we get to talk with Jamie Karolich! Jamie is a printmaker, educator, and community builder based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. She serves as Program Director of Craft Your Commerce, an entrepreneurial learning initiative of Mountain BizWorks that supports artists…
In this episode, we sit down with four experts from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Main Street & Rural Planning Center to explore how rural communities across the state are building stronger, more resilient economies. Karen Smith, AICP - As the Rural Planning Program Manager, Kare…
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