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Asheville Area Favorites
Join host Laura Jurgens as she talks with local small-business owners and creators to learn the untold stories behind Asheville's most beloved spots. Discover your next favorite local treasure through these fun conversations that celebrate the heart and soul of our mountain community.
Podcasting since 2025 • 11 episodes
Asheville Area Favorites
Latest Episodes
Sumaya Owens of Present Moment Media on Making the Shift From Corporate as a Single Mom
Join this conversation with Sumaya Owens of Present Moment Media for a talk about making the shift from corporate to entrepreneur as a single mom, plus the world of Digital Media, and learn what the heck a fractional marketing executive is.&nbs...
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18:28
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Building Community for Remote Workers with Ric Pratte of AVL Digital Nomads
What started as Ric Pratte’s simple desire to grab a beer with fellow remote workers has blossomed into AVL Digital Nomads—a thriving 3,800-member community that's become a cornerstone of Asheville's professional landscape. In this episode, Ric...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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24:17
Jennifer Pickering on Living Your Life Like a Festival & 30 Years of LEAF
I have the joy of interviewing one of the founders of LEAF Global Arts Festival, Jennifer Pickering, about 30 years of LEAF. Check out this wide-ranging conversation, where we talk about the new book coming out (hot tip: pre-order now & get...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:59
Anna Diemer on Everything About Voice & Singing, Plus the Opera Drag King
In this episode of Asheville Area Favorites, host Laura Jurgens sits down with Anna Deimer (they/them), a fascinating entrepreneur who's carved out multiple niches in the voice world. Anna is the owner of Deimer Voice Studio, where they special...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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25:06
Amalia Grannis from Move It Or Lose It on Bringing Love & Sustainability to Your Moving Needs
I absolutely love, love, love this episode & I think you will too. Join me as I get the pleasure of hearing all about Move It Or Lose It from the wonderful & hilarious Amalia Grannis. Seriously people, don't miss this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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26:23