North Georgia Life Podcast
This podcast is created to connect people in the North Georgia region with lifestyle components (ie restaurants, activities, & organizations) -- and the people and stories behind them -- to make life a little better. We want to unearth some hidden gems in our area, provide ideas for day trips, ways to feel better & explore places to reconnect with the people you love to spend your life with! If you'd like to be more involved in what we're doing, or have ideas for featured podcasts/episodes, please email is at northgeorgialifepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
86 episodes
#85 - (TLC) The Lunch Counter
A middle school crush rekindled. A chance conversation in a golf cart. A reigning champ in 'Best of Georgia'. Beginning with parents who immigrated to the US to give their kids a better life (all 13 of them!!!), this is no exc...
#84 - Atlanta Safari Park
Are you looking for:A. A great adventure that your family will be talking about for years?B. A story about normal people, just like you, who began something extraordinary?C. The laughter you've been needing to get you out o...
#83 - Holden Oversoul
Here's some of the boxes Holden Oversoul checks in the Demorest, GA restaurant classification: Fine dining, check. Foodie fare, check. Casual yet classy, check. Can't find a good comparison, ch...
#82 - KC Bison Ranch
Buy the boots -- they just might change your life!Breathtaking. Majestic. Unforgettable. All of this and more when you experience the KC Bison Ranch in Dahlonega, GA. With 'all the feels' of the scenic North Georgi...
#81: Moore Opportunities
"What if the 'experts' are wrong?""What if they're 'in there'?""What if they're ALL 'in there'?"If you're in the North Georgia area and have anyone you know affected or impacted by Autism -- or know people who are ...
#80 - Hopewell Farms GA... Regenerative Farming in North Georgia
Your day-dream of having your own farm, a healthier life, & eating food that heals vs hurts you may not be as far away as you think! Hopewell Farms GA is a regenerative farm in North Georgia that is 100% organic, non-GMO, pesticide-fr...
#79 - FCA All-Abilities Camp w/Jason Myers
A lot of us wish life had a little more 'with' in life, but that's especially true for one group of people; families caring for someone with special needs and/or a disability. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) saw a need, a place &am...
#78 - Wander North Georgia
It's a store, it's a brand, it's a vibe, but even more than that, it's a great story! Nestled in downtown Clayton, Wander is a location that sees thousands of feet through it's doors every year and sends even more out with a smile and a r...
#77 - NoGa Wild
Tucked away in North Georgia is NoGa Wild... a 60ac property featuring all-things-animals is a great stop for a variety of animals enthusiasts. There are almost more functions of NoGA Wild than there are animals at the property, but don't...
#76 - Because Coffee
Every coffee shop has a unique story; Because Coffee in Dawsonville has that and then some! A group of friends has found a way to not only start a business together, but that business is growing, expanding, and helping change lives both l...
#75 - WellBeings - Incredible whole-body self-care by 'just showing up'
We've been wanting to get this episode launched for months because it may very well be THE episode that radically transforms your health -- and thus, your life. In this episode, WellBeings founder, Blake Godbee shares what brough...
#74 - Georgia ForestWatch
Looking for the 'easy button' that will build friendships, help preserve the beauty of North Georgia, and give you some fresh air with great stories to tell? Look no further that Georgia ForestWatch! A unique non-profit in our North...
#73: HolyFit Coaching w/Bryan Holyfield
While Bryan is not related to the champ Evander, he has built a system for helping pretty much anyone, pretty much anywhere, become a champion of their health, fitness, and lifestyle. Bryan is relatively new to the North Georgia area, but...
#72: Project Chimps
A "hidden gem" doesn't begin to describe this property or the operation that is Project Chimps. Nestled in the outskirts of Blue Ridge, GA., this wildlife sanctuary is unlike any you'll have experienced before and is one of those experien...
#71 - Blue 42: Coffee Meets Cannabis
If you wish some version of the sitcom "Cheers" came back to life in the modern era, enter Blue 42 in Dahlonega, GA. Situated walking distance from the historic Dahlonega Square and University of North Georgia, this is what I have dubbed ...
#70 - Living Water Winery & Vineyard
If you need a day to slow down, breathe deep over some divine scenery with your adult beverage of choice, you'll be hard-pressed (that's a vintner pun) to find a better place than Living Water Winery & Vineyard in Blairsville, GA. The...
#69 - Dahlonega Healing Herds: Donkey Rescue & Rehabilitation Sanctuary
If you're looking to make your day better, Dahlonega Healing Herds is the 'easy-button' in North Georgia. As one of the newer non-profits, this organization is already helping heal both donkeys and people in ways that will continue to blo...
#68 - Phoenix Roasters - Coffee With A Cause
Good coffee is one thing. REALLY good coffee that REALLY helps people -- well, that's in a class of it's own. Phoenix Roasters started out with a mission to help hurting people, morphed into a world-class coffee company, and has bee...
#67 - The Bradbury 'buzz'... local honey producers share their story!
Ever wanted to know where honey producers get started? This is your behind the curtains look at how a former pastor and his wife became one of the faces of local honey in North Georgia. Such a great story about the power of one rela...
#66 - Real estate & the economy... Q&A with UNG
This is a recorded session of me answering questions from current college students at the University of North Georgia surrounding all-things-real-estate-and-economy . Even if you're not in college, there's something here for everyone... I...
#65 - Cowboy Bob's Coffee & Donuts
As Fall rolls in, everyone is looking for that North Georgia 'hole-in-the-wall' location to stop in at going to/from the scenic views for authentic, local handcrafted everything. This-be-that! Cowboy Bob's has just about everything ...
#63 - NoFo Brew Co.
With multiple locations in the North Georgia area, NoFo is a small business that's making big waves... and doing it in and through what has been a extremely challenging time for a lot of small businesses. Not only is NoFo making headlines...
#64 - Creative Enterprises
If joy, purpose, or fulfillment are at all lacking in your day-to-day, or you just want to help spread more around, this is an episode you'll want to tune into! Creative Enterprises is a non-profit that serves multiple different needs and...
#62: Wildwood Outfitters... One of the Hooch's best kept secrets!
Our family has made Wildwood Outfitters an annual tradition for the last 6-7yrs... and if you go, you probably will too! A chance to slow down, make some great memories, reconnect with whoever you're with, & enjoy the beauty that is '...
#61: Swim Angelfish GA Adaptive Aquatics: What you didn't know you needed to know
Whether or not you know anyone that's part of the special needs community is irrelevant; everyone should listen to this episode. This (the special-needs community) is one of the fastest growing and most under-resourced group of people in ...