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
108 episodes
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...
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10:31
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...
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17:11
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...
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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.
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14:07
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...
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10:35
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....
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15:02
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...
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10:31
Ep.#102: How A Simple Coffee Chat Grew Into A Local Network
We share how a lonely season pushed Elizabeth Bethune to create Gathering AO, a warm, in-person community for female business owners in Auburn and Opelika. From free meetups to a sustainable model, we dig into hosting at women-owned venues, rea...
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15:45
Ep.#101: From Auburn Roots To A National Network, The Oaks Collaborative
We explore how the Oaks Retreat helps freshmen and transfer students find faith, friends, and a church home before classes begin, and how that Auburn-born idea scaled into the Oaks Collaborative across campuses nationwide. Trace shares the hear...
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18:35
Ep.#100: Westerwell Auburn: Gynecology, Health and Wellness
We meet Dr. Richard Stevens of Westerwell Gynecology Health and Wellness to talk about focused menopause care, the long shadow of the Women’s Health Initiative, and bringing better hormone options closer to Auburn. He shares why evidence has sh...
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12:14
Ep.#99: Auburn Women's Physical Therapy and Wellness
We share how women’s health physical therapy treats leaks, pain, prolapse, and postpartum recovery with evidence-based care and compassion. Marcy’s journey from athlete to specialist, the myth that “common is normal,” and how a family-first cli...
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Ep.#98: Whole Body Wellness With Revitalize Nutrition
We sit down with clinician-turned-entrepreneur Travis Woodley to explore how preventative care can keep people out of crisis medicine. He shares why he built Revitalized Medical, Nutrition, and Aesthetics, what his book teaches, and how to star...
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Ep.#97: Winston Smith T Building Supply, Nearly A Century Of Service
Dozier Smith T, a third-generation owner, shares how a 1931 family hardware business stays lean, fast, and rooted in relationships while adapting to new tech and changing customer habits. We trace the store’s heritage, the realities of small-bu...
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Ep.#96: Sweet Virginia Mae’s Cottage Bakery Story
A home kitchen, a grandmother’s legacy, and a balanced buttercream power a local cottage bakery into a community favorite. We share how Sweet Virginia Maze began, what makes the cookies stand out, and how to order for your next celebration....
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9:06
Ep.#95: Building Trust: How Russell Construction Partners With Clients
A nurse-turned-contractor shares how a family company became a regional builder by focusing on trust, education, and durable results. We talk career pivots, beating self-doubt, and the systems that keep budgets honest and buildings strong for d...
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8:12
Ep:#94: Four Corners Thrift Store, Your Closet’s Castoffs Are Doing Mission Work
We sit down with Jamie Taylor to explore how Four Corners Thrift Stores keep prices low for neighbors while funding a school, jobs, and care programs in Uganda. Jamie shares the Opelika store’s early success, his path to leadership, and why “th...
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12:19
Ep.#93: She Smith Consulting, How A Project Manager Transforms Local Business
We sit down with Shenice Smith of She Smith Consulting to explore how disciplined project management and process improvement drive smarter growth. From utilities to nonprofits to local services, we unpack how fresh eyes and added capacity turn ...
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Ep.#92: Inside Auburn Glamping: A Family-Built Dome Retreat With Modern Comforts
A couple turned a COVID detour into Auburn Glamping, a 36-foot geodesic dome on 22 wooded acres near Lake Martin with real comforts and real quiet. We unpack the two-year build, the myths of glamping, and why guests come to disconnect and recon...
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20:46
Ep.#90: Omega Roofing: Local Roofers Who Stand Behind Their Work
We share how to protect your home and budget with smart roof maintenance, local expertise, and a simple claims strategy that avoids costly mistakes. Pam Smith of Omega Roofing explains leak detection, warranties, ventilation, and why small repa...
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23:34
Ep.#89: Goree's Furniture Express: How A Family Upholstery Shop Became A Furniture Destination
We share how a backyard consignment idea became a 106,000 square foot furniture destination built on service, selection, and speed. Jimmy walks through upholstery roots, supplier roadblocks, and the “get it to go” promise that keeps customers c...
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16:07
Ep.#88: All Washed Up Detailing: From Big Leagues To Better Lives
A former Atlanta Brave shares how a car crash and 14 surgeries turned a career ending moment into a calling. We trace the path from pro sports to All Washed Up Detailing, where elite paint correction meets a bold, steady witness.• early...
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15:59
Ep.#87: Himmelwright Huguley Boles - Local Accounting, Real Relationships
We talk with John Boles of Himmelwright, Huguley & Boles about the real value of local, relationship-driven accounting and why outsourcing payroll early can save small businesses from costly mistakes. John shares his path from Auburn to pub...
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14:45
Ep.#86: Life Beads: From Ugandan Craft to Community Change
We share how Life Beads turns paper into elegant jewelry and steady income while building a community of worship and study in northern Uganda. Hannah traces her path from a college internship to full-time leadership, and we map clear ways to su...
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Ep.#85: Cornerstone Family Chiropractic - Your Spine Called; It Wants A Checkup
We share how neurologically based chiropractic supports the body beyond pain relief and why preventative care matters from infancy to older age. Dr. Paige Edwards tells her path into chiropractic, clears up common myths, and gives practical way...
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