Good Neighbor Podcast: Auburn and Opelika
With her genuinely good heart and a wealth of experience behind her, Susannah works to connect local business and non-profit leaders to their neighbors. In a community like ours in which so many have invested their lives, there are fantastic stories all around us that motivate and inspire, often right next door. She hopes to share some of those here, on the Good Neighbor Podcast. Book an interview today at GNPAuburn.com
Episodes
126 episodes
Ep.#127: MidSouth Bank
We sit down with Crystal Russell from MidSouth Bank to talk about what real community banking looks like in Auburn and Opelika and why relationships still matter. We also dig into practical tools that make business banking simpler, safer, and m...
Ep.#126: Senior Helping Seniors East Central Alabama
We talk with Mollie Robinson from Seniors Helping Seniors East Central Alabama about how non-medical home care can bring real peace to families before burnout, conflict, or a fall forces a crisis. We break down what their peer-based...
Ep.#125: Phillip Snider, DO - The Singing Doctor
We sit down with Dr. Phillip Snider, an Osteopathic Physician in Auburn, to talk about treating head and neck pain and why whole-body structure can change how you feel day to day. We also dig into his work with vocal performance and the mindset...
Ep.#124: Room2Room Movers
We sit down with Brooks Fuller to hear how a spring 2020 dorm shutdown turned into Room2Room Movers, a college-focused moving company built in Auburn and now expanding beyond it. We dig into what makes college moves uniquely stressful, how Broo...
Ep.#123: Aspire to Give
We talk with Greg Doepke of Aspire to Give about why humans are wired to give and how purpose helps us navigate life’s toughest transitions. Greg shares how small, everyday generosity builds self-leadership and mental agility, especially for yo...
Ep.#122: NonProfit Center of East Alabama
We sit down with Carrie Thomas and Beth Lomenick to share how the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama turns a renovated building into real, affordable support for 501(c)(3) organizations. We walk through office rentals, event space, collaboration ...
Ep.#121: Dr. Lane Dermatology
We sit down with Dr. Susannah Cash from Lane Dermatology to talk about their growing Auburn clinic and what full service dermatology looks like in real life. We also clear up dangerous myths about skin cancer, including why younger people still...
Ep.#119: Lori Fuller, EXP Realty
We sit down with Auburn and Opelika REALTOR Lori Fuller of eXp Realty to talk about what real estate really looks like behind the scenes and why Auburn pulls people back for life. Lori shares her path from marketing and event work into a relati...
Ep.#120: Coach Mark Fuller, Life Coach
Susannah sits down with Coach Mark Fuller to talk about his path from baseball coaching to life coaching and why discipline, failure, and resilience translate directly into everyday life. We dig into the myths around life coaching, the pressure...
Ep.#118: Custom Homes Done Right, T.Murphy Construction
We sit down with Auburn home builder Tim Murphy to hear how his company grows from small service work into remodels, renovations, and full custom builds. We talk through common construction misconceptions, what entrepreneurship real...
Ep.#117: Lewis Benefits Solutions
We sit down with Chris Lewis of Lewis Benefits Solutions to cut through Medicare noise and explain what seniors and soon to be retirees should really look for when choosing coverage. We also talk about business setbacks, why local guidance matt...
Ep.#116: HomeRN Auburn
We sit down with Paige Kemp, owner of Home RN Care in the Auburn and Opelika area, to talk about nurse-led concierge caregiving and what it looks like when clinical support comes to your living room. We dig into why families should ...
Ep.#115: Standard Deluxe
We sit down with Amy Miller to hear how Standard Deluxe in Waverly grows from a screen-printing shop into a Southern cultural hub and a beloved stop on the touring circuit. We dig into the 25th anniversary Old 280 Boogie lineup and why the grou...
Ep.#114: Piedmont Fertilizer
A 114-year-old fertilizer company shows how tradition and smart pivots keep a community growing, from cattle pastures to neighborhood lawns. We share how family ownership, agronomy know-how, and simple guidance help people overcome fear and sta...
Ep.#113: Integrated Body Health
We sit down with Pauline Phillips of Integrated Body Health to explore gentle, evidence-informed wellness that starts with food and lifestyle and expands into colon hydrotherapy, biofeedback, and microbiome support. We debunk common myths, shar...
Ep.#112: Austin 1st Foundation
We share how Austin’s life and a years-long search for answers led the Terlings to build a foundation for families facing rare disease. We dig into research partnerships, caregiver training, and the Aces for Austin golf scramble that turns comm...
Ep.#111: AO Tourism
We explore how AO Tourism attracts visitors while improving daily life for locals, from sports tournaments and conferences to art, food, and outdoor events. Cat shares her path from intern to Director of Communications and Marketing, clears up ...
Ep.#110: WESTERWELL Gynecology, Health & Wellness
We trace Dr. Susan Westerlund’s path from delivering babies to leading a thriving gynecology and wellness practice focused on menopause care and hormone therapy. We break down what modern evidence says about estrogen, progesterone, and testoste...
Ep.#109: Ru's Roots
We share how Ru's Roots Foundation became a free adaptive gym serving preteens through adults with different needs and why community after high school matters. Hannah opens up about turning grief into a legacy, breaking access barriers, and inv...
Ep.#107: Youth For Christ East Alabama
We talk with Executive Director Tabitha Vasilas about how Youth For Christ reaches unchurched teens in East Alabama through school clubs and juvenile justice ministry, and why local partnerships are vital. Tabitha shares her faith journey, comm...
Ep.#108: Curated Living + Co.
We talk with Tama Ward of Curated Living and Company about turning a love of vintage goods and needlepoint into an online shop, local classes, and a fast-growing stitchers’ community. Her path from military moves to curated coziness shows how t...
Ep.#106: The Sound Wall / Opelika Songwriters Festival
We trace how a recording dream became a concert venue, a sold-out supper club, and Opelika’s biggest music weekend. Rob Slocumb shares the festival schedule, the student showcase, and the pivots that kept The Sound Wall thriving after COVID.
Ep.#105: Burns Environmental: Hydro Seeding Made Clear
We explore how hydro seeding protects land on large sites and why the trades offer real paths to success. Chad shares how a values clash at work led him to launch a faith-centered company that now restores ground for solar fields and major cont...
Ep.#104: Valor Women's Coaching, Stronger From The Inside Out
We share how pelvic floor health, breath mechanics, and smart strength training help women move from “common” problems to real solutions. Hilary’s path from grad school to entrepreneurship shows why autonomy and recovery matter as much as reps....
Ep.#103: Inside Opelika’s Colab: Workspaces That Build Community
We sit down with Elizabeth Boyle, general manager of Colab in downtown Opelika, to explore how a onetime Woolworths became a flexible home for private offices, coworking, and studios. The story blends renovation, hospitality, and community into...
