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068 – Anneliesse Gormley of Spoon + Hook on Learning to Say No and Ask for What You Want

Female woodworker, Anneliesse Gormley of Spoon & Hook shares her story of learning how to own a business and home her craft in Asheville, NC.

067 – David Ackley & Cristina Hall Ackley of Ginger’s Revenge on Developing a Recipe for Success

In a town like Asheville where craft breweries are abound, Cristina and David's business of producing a gluten-free alcoholic ginger beer isn't exactly what you'd expect. Still, they've found a recipe for success and are constantly tweaking and perfecting their path forward.

066 – Brian Combs of Haywood Street Congregation on the Imperfect Art of Urban Ministry & Talking to Strangers

"Relationships, above all else." That's the motto of Haywood St. Congregation, the United Methodist church and non-profit that Brian Combs founded in 2009. In this episode, we learn more about why Brian chose urban ministry over a career in industrial design and hear some unexpected advice for serving others.

065 – Lisa Zahiya on Dancing, Business, and Goal Setting

Belly dancer, public speaker, and dance studio owner—Lisa Zahiya has found success in many different ventures, all the while helping others to set and achieve better goals through her life coaching practice.

064 – John Fleer on Learning How to Become a Restaurateur

What does it take to run a successful restaurant group in Asheville? John Fleer, our humble guest and Asheville restaurateur, shares his personal story in this episode.

063 – Aaaand we’re back!

In this episode, we kick off Season 5 with a few special announcements and a teaser of what's to come.

062 – Season 4 Highlights

In this episode, we recap season 4, sharing with you our favorite sound bites and highlights from each interview. Think of it as your a sampler plate of season 4.

061 – Keynon Lake of My Daddy Taught Me That

Born and raised in Asheville, Keynon Lake is an author, mentor, social worker, radio host, and public speaker. In 2012, he founded My Daddy Me and has been running the program on a volunteer basis since.

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068 – Anneliesse Gormley of Spoon + Hook on Learning to Say No and Ask for What You Want

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068 – Anneliesse Gormley of Spoon + Hook on Learning to Say No and Ask for What You Want

067 – David Ackley & Cristina Hall Ackley of Ginger’s Revenge on Developing a Recipe for Success

066 – Brian Combs of Haywood Street Congregation on the Imperfect Art of Urban Ministry & Talking to Strangers

065 – Lisa Zahiya on Dancing, Business, and Goal Setting

064 – John Fleer on Learning How to Become a Restaurateur

063 – Aaaand we’re back!

062 – Season 4 Highlights

061 – Keynon Lake of My Daddy Taught Me That

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