About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Joetta Newman Holder, she is a Kentucky native and a graduate of Morehead State University with a BS degree in Veterinary Technology. She moved to WNC in 1992 and began her career as a vet tech in Asheville, helped start the Humane Alliance charitable
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Jason Brady, a native of the Caney Fork Community of Jackson County, N.C. He graduated from Western Carolina University with a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology and worked several years for a telecommunications firm in Raleigh, N.C. before returning home for a job at
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Pam Meister, Director of the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University, she has an impressive resume working with elite museums and historical organizations such as the Atlanta History Center, the Charlotte Museum of History, and the Upcountry History Museum in high-level management positions,
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Brandon Johnson, a native of Lenoir, N.C. now living in Asheville, N.C., where he is the Program Manager for the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, an organization that preserves and promotes the natural and cultural heritage of the North Carolina mountains and foothills. Brandon
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Vesna Plakanis, she and her husband Erik, are Owners and Operators of one of the oldest and most highly respected guides and tour services in the Great Smoky Mountains, “A Walk in the Woods” is located in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The award-winning company was formed
About this Episode: We’re joined by Garret Woodward, an Award-winning Journalist, Author, Events Promoter, and Musician now living in Waynesville, N.C. A native of upstate New York, he was a college track star. After graduating with a degree in Journalism and working across the country in a variety of Journalism jobs, he became a weekly Columnist
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest Don Hendershot, a Naturalist, Freelance Writer, Biological Consultant, and Natural History (primarily birding) Tour Guide. His column, The Naturalist Corner ran for more than 20 years. He was also a regular contributor to Smoky Mountain Living Magazine plus has written for Southeast Discovery (Southeastdiscovery.com),
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Patrick Womack, a Presbyterian Minister and Native of Haywood County, now serving as Teaching Pastor of Bay Presbyterian Church in Bonita Springs, Florida. He is a graduate of Western Carolina University and the Reformed Theological Seminary and has been a full-time Pastor since 1992.
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest Erin Mahoney, she is the fourth generation of the Mahoney Clan to own and operate one of the family restaurants. She descends from a long line of Hospitality Industry Entrepreneurs and currently Owns and Manages J Arthurs Steakhouse – a Maggie Valley landmark for more
About this Episode: We are joined by our special guest, Charles Humphrey III, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and musician, and owner of Lucks Dumpy Toad Records. Currently leading his own group –the superb chart-topping, Songs from the Road Band. He is the founder of Beast Coast Anglers, He is an expert fly-fishing guide and
