General Podcasts

Matt reflects on Season One, and despite the pandemic, there was so much to be grateful for and much was accomplished. 2021 has even more in store as we begin Season Two, and Matt talks about a documentary series in the works! 

Pam talks with Elderfire Lodges founder, Tom Hofmeister, an enthusiastic operator of boutique senior living. Tom's goal:  "What if we created an environment that people will be proud to call home; a place one's family and community are excited to visit and eager to join residents for community events?" He tells us just how he has done that!

Join Pam as she talks to Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado based not-for-profit serving more than 3000 residents in 23 communities.  Jill has solutions for how to confront and rid our society of ageism.

Join Pam as she interviews Jill Johnson, Founder and President of Johnson Consulting Services. Jill will talk about strategic trends and outside forces which influence everything from investment to site selection and operations. Success isn't guaranteed!

What messages would you like to leave for your family? Join Pam as she hosts her first "Wisdom" interview with Dr. Tom Parker, as he discusses important life lessons and his personal insights to life.

Matt Willey from The Good of the Hive talks with Pam about artists and entrepreneurs. In today's art world you can't be one without the other.

Can Assisted Living truly serve the Middle Market? Listen as Pam interview Pilar Carvajal, CEO and founder of Innovation Senior Living on her thoughts about the need for a different model.

Jason Rafferty discusses his art from drawing to oil painting, his training from Asheville, NC to France and back again to the River Arts District, his classes, and how his style ahs always been inspired by jazz musicians.

As the host for The Laurel of Asheville's podcasts, Pam interviews Kacey Clark, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Flat Rock Playhouse, North Carolina's state theatre, about its history and upcoming productions.

Art Activist, Matt Willey, joins Pam in welcoming Dana DiPrima, aka Farm Girl, to Season Two of The Good of The Hive Podcast.

Chris Pennington,  also known in writing circles as Lewis Pennington has just come out with his new book, The Memory Stone.  A cross between 12 Years a Slave and The Outlander, Lewis talks about the inspiration that led him to write this page turner. 

Join Pam, on behalf of Haven Senior Investments,  as she interviews Shep Harris from Live Oak Bank about the Senior Living Sector and learn which programs the bank provides and which ones work best, depending on the size and geographic sector of your independent, assisted, memory care or skilled nursing home.

Art Activist Matt Willey talks about the pivotal moment when his art became something more than his 20 year commercial practice of painting murals for private clients. A small bee will become one of 50000 painted world wide. This is the real beginning of Matt's story. 

Originally from Baton Rouge, LA, Ann Von Brock has lived in Asheville, NC more than 40 years. Her background in sociology, grant writing, and numerous years in the non-profit world filled her with stories and poetry.  However, it was not until she retired that she has been able to pursue this life long passion. Here is a poem entitled "Buncombe County, NC, Uncovered".