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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.
Episodes
11 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
Becca Ploener from Wild Woman Coaching on Risk & Play
Join this fun conversation with Becca Ploener of Wild Woman Coaching. Becca coaches woman adventurers (especially whitewater kayakers, but others too) to have more fun and push the envelope doing what they love. We talk about embracing risk, th...
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Episode 6
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24:58
Marissa Urias with Hire Her Handywoman on a Surprise Business Post-Helene
This was such a fun episode to record and I hope you enjoy it as much as a listener. Join me in conversation with Marissa Urias from Hire Her Handywoman as we talk all about how she wound up in business for herself rather unexpectedly after Hur...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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29:23
Kyle Clechenko from Strength Ratio on Sustainable Training & Combining Business with Fun
Today's episode is the second in our "great small-business gyms of Asheville" roundup, as I interview Kyle, a co-founder of Strength Ratio (along with Zach Greenwald, who's busy being a new dad!). Their model is sustainable performance, whether...
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22:38
Betsy Archer from All Bodies on Movement & Wellness for Everyone (Plus LOTS of laughing)
Don't miss this fun interview with Betsy Archer from All Bodies Movement & Wellness on Merrimon Ave. in Asheville. We talk about the common challenges facing people seeking health & movement when you're not a stereotypical gym-goer. Bet...
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25:30
Tess & Karen from Thrive In Home Comprehensive Care Solutions on Putting The Fun in Functional
This week we hear from Karen & Tess from Thrive in Home Comprehensive Care Solutions -- a unique and really helpful small business in Asheville. They specialize in mobile Occupational Therapy in the home, helping seniors, people with Parkin...
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22:52
Rebecca Williams from Dragon Mountain on Escaping Corporate & Finding Your Thing
Ever find yourself in a career that doesn't feel at all like what you're meant to do? Join me as I chat with Rebecca Williams, LAc, LMBT, MAOM, DACOM of Asheville's own Dragon Mountain Acupuncture, Bodywork, & Chinese Medicine. She tells us...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:26