Good Neighbor Podcast: TN-WNC-SWVA
Bringing together local businesses and neighbor of the TN-WNC-SWVA region. Good Neighbor Podcast hosted by Skip Mauney helps residents discover and connect with your local business owners in and around The TN-WNC-SWVA.
Is your business serving the residents of TN-WNC-SWVA? Then, we need to talk! Visit gnpTri-Cities.com to schedule your free interview.
Episodes
369 episodes
EP# 373: From Anxiety To Agency With Reflections Counseling
Skip welcomes Jessica Cox, owner of Reflections Counseling Services, for a candid, myth-busting look at modern therapy that trades TV clichés for real tools that work. Jessica specializes in helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, healthy ...
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Episode 373
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11:09
EP# 372: From Mercantile Roots To Modern Hardware: How Leeper Hardware Serves Jefferson City With Faith, Fair Prices, And Hands-On Help
What if the best place to solve your toughest home project isn’t the biggest store in town, but the one that knows your name? We sit down with Brian Williams, third-generation owner of Leeper Hardware in Jefferson City, to trace a 1949 mercanti...
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Episode 372
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11:26
EP# 371: Inside Emotionally Focused Therapy For Couples: Healing Hearts
Ever felt like the same argument keeps looping no matter how carefully you choose your words? We sit down with counselor and supervisor Dana Vince, owner of Healing Hearts Counseling, to unpack how Emotionally Focused Therapy helps couples brea...
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Episode 371
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8:43
EP#370: How A Local Spa Blends Hybrid Tanning And Red Light Therapy For Skin Health And Pain Relief
A neighborhood spa that treats beauty like wellness and wellness like community—Laura Haenlein from Utopia Tan and Spa joins us to share how hybrid UV beds and clinical-grade red light therapy are changing what a “tan” can do for your body. Fro...
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Episode 270
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13:03
EP# 369: Two Chefs Trade Late Nights For Family Time And Launch A Drive-Thru Cafe That Puts Quality First
Real food, real neighbors, and a drive-thru that doesn’t cut corners—this conversation with Dakota and Rebekah Huntsman, owners of Cast Iron Cafe in Bristol, Virginia, is a love letter to scratch cooking and community. After two decades in prof...
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Episode 369
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10:18
EP# 367: From Cubicles To Closings: Building Community Through Elite Realty
Ready for a real estate conversation that puts people before transactions and data in service of real decisions? We sit down with broker Savannah Price of Elite Realty, who turned a “you’ll never make it” moment into a career helping hundreds o...
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Episode 367
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13:01
EP# 366: From Polk County Roots To Trusted Knoxville Guide In Homes And Hospitality
A house fire in childhood doesn’t sound like the start of a thriving real estate career, but for Rob Howard—better known as “Knoxville Rob”—that early disruption became a compass. We sit down with Rob to trace his 23-year journey from a $32,000...
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Episode 366
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15:23
EP# 365: From Firewood To Full-Service: Building A Trusted Tree Company
Need more than a quick cut and a pile of brush left behind? We sit down with CJ Bible, owner-operator of Xpert Xteriors Tree Service in Rogersville, Tennessee, for a candid look at what safe, professional tree care really requires—and why the c...
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EP# 364: How A Chef Blends Italian Comfort With Southern Smoke To Deliver Quality At A Fair Price: Penne For Your Thoughts
Craving something familiar yet bold enough to surprise you? Meet Geoffrey Bernstein, the owner-operator of Penne For Your Thoughts, where Italian comfort meets Southern smoke and fast-casual service meets fine-dining technique. We dig into the ...
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Episode 364
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11:08
EP# 363: Inside Oldfield Law: Care, Clarity, And Courage In East Tennessee
When family life collides with the legal system, the stakes are high and the path is murky. We sat down with attorney Rochelle Oldfield of Oldfield Law Tennessee to bring clarity to the mess, exploring how a client-first, child-centered approac...
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Episode 363
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11:57
EP# 362: Stop Scrolling, Start Going: Your Weekend Just Got Easier: The Upcoming Events Story
Ever feel like you only hear about the best local events after they’re over? We talk with Martin Young about turning that frustration into a nationwide directory that surfaces what’s happening right now across 740 U.S. cities—without relying on...
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Episode 362
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8:40
EP# 361: Inside LeGrand Music Studios: Teaching, Community, And Affordable Guitars
What if the difference between “I’m not musical” and “I can play” is the room you walk into? We sit down with Andy LeGrand, owner of LeGrand Music Studios in Knoxville, to unpack how a welcoming arts environment, professional coaching, and the ...
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Episode 361
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10:17
EP# 368: How Early Therapy, Not Last-Resort Crisis Care, Transforms Relationships And Everyday Mental Health
What if you didn’t wait for rock bottom to ask for help? We sit down with therapist and Ascending Self owner Barrett Wilson to explore practical, compassionate ways to strengthen relationships, manage anxiety and grief, and start writing a true...
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Episode 368
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15:40
EP#360: High-Performance Coaching That Protects Your Health And Career
What if burnout isn’t about how many hours you work, but how you recover and perform under pressure? We sit with high-performance coach and licensed mental health counselor Emily Heird, founder of Vantage View Coaching, to unpack a practical, s...
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Episode 360
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12:03
EP#359: Inside Ascending Self: Practical Therapy For Real Life
Ever wondered why some conversations spiral while others heal? We sit down with Barrett Wilson, owner of Ascending Self, to unpack how practical therapy tools and real empathy can transform daily life—whether you’re navigating grief, stuck in r...
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Episode 359
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8:26
EP #358: Inside Sports Treasures: Knoxville’s Hub For Cards, Pokémon, And Memorabilia
A childhood hobby, a 36-year legacy, and a community that keeps showing up—this conversation with Sports Treasures owner Zach Haire is a tour of what makes a local card shop thrive. We pull back the curtain on Knoxville’s go-to spot for sports ...
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Episode 358
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16:30
EP#357: From Youth Pastor To Shepherd: Building A Gospel-Centered Church In Kingsport
A calling rarely arrives on our schedule. Pastor David Hodges traces a winding path from a teenage conversion to years in the secular workforce to a decade in youth ministry—only then stepping into the role of senior pastor at Tabernacle Baptis...
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Episode 357
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18:12
EP#356: Fifty Years Of Sunny Hill: Family, Faith, And Hard Work
A collapsing greenhouse, a howling blizzard, and a decision that changed everything—that’s the moment Sunny Hill turned from growing plants to building landscapes that last. We sit down with Steve Ward and Bruce Ballard to trace a 50-year famil...
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Episode 356
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11:58
EP# 355: From Food Truck To Weddings: How Ciao Y’all Elevates Event Dining
What if your wedding meal didn’t just “do the job,” but became the part guests talk about for years? We sit down with Mac Cooper, owner of Ciao Y’all Catering, to unpack how a former Asheville food truck turned into a go‑to events team by eleva...
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Episode 355
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11:56
EP# 354: From HR Myths To Measurable Growth With Justice Leadership
Growth doesn’t stall because the strategy is weak. It stalls because people are unclear, overloaded, and under-coached. That’s why we brought in Sharon Justice, founder of Justice Leadership, to share how small and mid-sized businesses can buil...
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Episode 354
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13:48
EP# 353: How Man Cave Ministries Helps Men Heal And Find Faith
A handful of sandwiches, a small garage, and a bold idea turned into a lifeline for dozens of men each week. We sit down with Steve Ward, founder and president of Man Cave Ministry, to trace how a six-week plan blossomed into a thriving communi...
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Episode 353
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14:37
EP# 352: Redefining Luxury Real Estate In Western North Carolina with Real Luxury Life
What if luxury real estate had nothing to do with price and everything to do with how you’re treated? We sit down with broker Alicia Bean MacDonald of Christie's International Real Estate to unpack a service-first approach that helps buyers, se...
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Episode 352
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8:55
EP# 351: Inside Asheville Septic And Well: Inspections, Installs, And Mountain Springs
Hidden systems make or break a home. That’s why we brought on David Bar Shimon, co-owner of Asheville Septic and Well, to pull back the curtain on septic tanks, well inspections, sewer scopes, and the mountain springs that still supply water to...
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Episode 351
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EP# 350: How A Local Firm Cuts Through Medicare Confusion And Puts Seniors First
Medicare shouldn’t feel like a riddle with moving parts, yet so many seniors are stuck choosing between confusing options, conflicting advice, and high-pressure pitches. We sat down with Danny Haire—who’s spent 52 years in the insurance world l...
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Episode 350
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12:23
EP#349: Choosing The Right Floors For Every Home And Budget With BPS Southeast Flooring
Ever wondered why some floors gap, buckle, or underperform while others stay flawless for years? We sit down with Jason Trim, owner of BPS Southeast Flooring in Rutherford County, to unpack the choices that truly matter: materials, installation...
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Episode 349
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