
Let's Talk Thomasville
An Imagine Thomasville Podcast created to share stories about Thomasville and Thomas County through perspectives of the past, value of today and our imagination for tomorrow.
Episodes
41 episodes
Affordable Housing
🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🏡👩🔧In our latest episode, we dive deep into a pressing issue that affects countless workers across the nation - "Affordable Housing" 🎧🏠 Affordable housing is not just a dream; it's a fundamental right. We ex...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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22:18

Pipelines to Post Secondary
🎙️ Exciting News! 🎙️ Our latest podcast episode is live and it's a must-listen! 🚀🎓 Join us as we explore the critical topic of "Pipelines to Post-Secondary" as it relates to the current and future workforce in Thomasville-Thomas County 📚...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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22:01

Communication and Relationship Building
🎙️✨ Exciting News! Our latest podcast episode is here, and it's all about Communication and Relationship Building in Thomasville-Thomas County! 📣🤝In this episode, we delve into the art of effective communication and the power of building...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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33:51

Literacy by 3rd Grade
🎧 New Episode Alert! 📚🎉 Dive into our latest podcast episode: "Literacy by 3rd Grade"! In this installment, we explore the importance of literacy by 3rd grade, as it pertains to our future workforce.Whether you're a parent, teacher, or b...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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25:32

Candidates for Council
🎙️ It's here! Dive into the heart of local politics with our latest podcast episode featuring exclusive interviews with your city council candidates representing District 1 and District 2 in Thomasville, Georgia!...
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1:41:13

Season 3 Episode 3: Child Care Tax Credits
In this episode of the Workforce Plan, Shelley and Andrea continue discussing the first pinch point in the community's birth the work pipeline, early care and learning. Hear from guest speaker, Tina Herring, Assistant Direct...
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22:08

Season 3 Episode 2: Early Care & Learning with Lisa Billups
Shelley and Andrea connect with Executive Director, Lisa Billups with the Thomasville Community Resource Center. Together, Imagine Thomasville and Thomasville Community Resource Center engaged Georgia Partnership in Excellence in Ed...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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29:01

The Workforce Plan Introduction
Tune into Let's Talk Thomasville, a podcast produced by Imagine Thomasville and Summerhill Creative.Season 3 highlights the massive community collaborative, undertaking the birth to work pipeline challenges in Thomasville and Thomas Coun...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:27

Squeeze the Day
Lindy Savelle is our guest on today's podcast, and she tells us all about Citrus Tree Day and what you have to look forward to when visiting JoNina Farm!
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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32:56

Be Prepared to Change Your Plans
In this episode, we sit down with Darlene Taylor, current Georgia State Representative and co-founder of Taylor Benefit Resource, who also served as our 2021 Woman of the Year, recognized at our Community Impact Awards. Darlene Ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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32:45

We Made Mistakes
We are BACK and excited to share this special episode on National Manufacturing Day!In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jessica Little, second generation family business owner of Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasvill...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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29:42
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It's a Family Reunion
In this episode, we have special guest, Ucher Thomas Dent, Founder of No More Shackles Empowerment Mentoring Program Incorporated. No More Shackles is a non-profit with a sole mission: "To restore, empower and maximize the authentic potential o...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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31:04
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Cultivating Your Community
On this episode of Let's Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Cadence Kidwell, owner of Fuzzy Goat, as she shares her insight on life as a small business owner. Kidwell explains what brought her to Thomasville to open up a yarn shop and what step...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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27:37
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I Need A Sign
In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jackie Santoro of Check-Mate Industries to tell their story. Tune in to learn how Check-Mate Industries, a gun manufacturer from New York, ended up in Thomasville, Georg...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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29:13

There's No Call Center When You're an Entrepreneur
On this episode, released on Small Business Week - we sit down with Jeff Lovett, owner of Summerhill Creative. Jeff is a very active partner of the Chamber and local entrepreneur, who has worked since he was 12 years old. He comes with years of...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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28:01
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It’s Not A Family, It’s A Community
On this episode of Let's Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Lauren Vann, owner of Adele Creative and partner of Imagine Thomasville. Adele Creative was founded in 2013 and has grown year after year in marketing, website design, so...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:11
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We’ve Been to the Moon, this isn’t Rocket Science
On this episode, we interview Ben Huntzinger, entrepreneur and founder of
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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24:56
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Persistence is the Quality of Winners
On this episode, we sit down with Jill and Brian Higgins, owners of 1861 Distillery. Tune in to hear the story of how the first distillery in Thomasville, Georgia began with a train and descendants of bootleg whiskey makers!Slow down. En...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:07
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The Silver Lining
On this episode, we sit down with Southlife Supply Company owners, Heather and Kelly Abbott. Their story is one to remember in Thomasville in how their small business has grown into a very successful retail shop and wholesale brand that st...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:01
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Opportunity over Obstacle
On this episode, we interview Nathaniel H. Abrams, Jr., a successful small business owner and discuss how his business, that began with one man and a single truck for mobile shredding, has grown exponentially over the last twenty-two years.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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33:51
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Understanding the Assignment
We are BACK for season 2! On this episode, Buffie Spencer shares her story on how she became a small business owner while working a full time job. Buffie comes from a family of business owners and has known that she wanted to start her own busi...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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36:00

26th Wildlife Arts Festival
Every fall Thomasville welcomes the arrival of world-renowned wildlife artists from near and far to Wildlife Arts Festival, now in its 26th year. A true celebration of Thomasville’s sporting culture during a long weekend in November, at the sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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18:18

Thomasville Landmarks
On this episode of Let's Talk Thomasville, we sat down with Nancy Tinker of Thomasville Landmarks!Thomasville Landmarks is a non-profit historic preservation organization, dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Thomas County thro...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:40

Candidates for Council - Todd Mobley
Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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16:31

Candidates for Council - David Hufstetler
Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election.&...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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21:03
