Podcasts about downtown asheville

This special live stream (Aired Feb 13, 2025) of Big Blend Radio's ADVENTURES IN ASHEVILLE Show with Steve and Karen Wilson, owners of The Lion and The Rose Bed & Breakfast, focuses on the rebuilding of Asheville, North Carolina, post-Hurricane Helene, and the many experiences you can enjoy today as visitors to region.  Big Blend Radio hosts Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith are currently in Asheville and during their stay at The Lion & The Rose B&B, took a driving tour of Downtown Asheville and the Riverside Arts District with Steve & Karen. There is still evidence of destruction from the hurricane however as you can see in the short video, the city is open with a strong and vibrant resiliency, and welcoming visitors with open arms. Video: https://youtu.be/XnXh3aEslZQ  Traveling to Asheville directly helps support the local businesses and regional community, and there is so much to do from brewery hopping and rooftop cocktails to public art viewing and shopping, chasing waterfalls and hiking, and visiting some of the area's iconic attractions like the Biltmore Estate, Pisgah National Forest, and the North Carolina Arboretum. The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast is a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. This charming lodging destination is back open and welcoming visitors.  More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ Plus, watch for drone photographer Jay Schulz's “Rekindle the Love” video project that will showcase several of Asheville's local business. It be featured on Feb 14 on his site, https://www.sidebysidedrone.com/ Big Blend Radio's “Adventures in Asheville” Show airs every 1st Tuesday. Follow the show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Big Blend Radio's monthly "Adventures in Asheville" Show is now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected. FEATURED GUESTS - STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/   *** See their GOFUNDME Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery  - JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo). More: https://spartanphotography.zenfolio.com/  - KRISTA STEARNS - Owner of Mountain Mural Tours known for their colorful urban art tour through Downtown Asheville with its amazing collection of murals, graffiti, sculpture, and street art installations. More: https://mountainmuraltours.com/ and check out the Asheville Independent Restaurants Association that she talks about: https://airasheville.org/  PLUS,  HEAR HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT from: - Singer-songwriter Johnny Schaefer at https://hearjohnny.com/  - Poet and writer Susan Cummins Miller at http://www.susancumminsmiller.com/  - Musician James Byfield "Blind Lemon Pledge" at https://www.blindlemon-pledge.com/  - Author & travel writer Kathleen Walls at https://katywalls.com/ and https://www.americanroads.net/  CHECK OUT OUR "HEALING AFTER HELENE" ONLINE EVENT + LINKS TO ORGANIZATIONS YOU CAN SUPPORT + A COOL PLAYLIST OF MUSIC FROM THE MUSICIANS WHO SUPPORTED THE EVENT, HERE: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/healing-after-helene/  Follow Big Blend Radio's "Adventures in Asheville" Show on PodBean: https://adventures-asheville.podbean.com/ 

Join me!! These are strength & hybrid based classes being taught at X-Caliber CrossFit in Weaverville, about 10 minutes north of Downtown Asheville. Whether you are an every day athlete looking to add in strength training to lose weight, feel better, and have more energy or if you are an athlete with a sport & looking to create foundational strength to improve, these classes are for you! All levels welcome. $10 drop in. Strength class - Tuesday 6:30am - every other week, starting July 9th Hybrid class - Thursday 6:30am - starts July 18th, every other week. You can learn more at www.samanthanivens.com (updates to website coming soon) or on IG @samanthasreallife you can DM me or use the link in bio.

 Jennifer Hough (pronounced HUFF) is the #1 international Bestselling Author of UNSTUCK: The Physics of Getting Out of Your Own Way. She's the CEO of The Wide Awakening and an expert in Scientuality, bridging the gap between science and spirituality, helping visionary leaders find meaning and fulfillment in life. Her gift of holographic vision allows her to see what's in your way so you can fully love your life. Her experiential programs, advanced guidance, and global community, Agents of Awakening, are designed to fast-track your dreams and help you embody the Thriving Operating System so you can live in flow. She has spoken on stages, radio and television worldwide. Visit http://TheWideAwakening.com for more information. Download your free copy of Kathi's best-selling book How To Master Your Muck ~ Get Organized. Add Space To Your Life. Live your Purpose! bit.ly/3E5EdAgFull show notes here:https://thepodcast.organizedandenergized.com/?p=1542Live or Online. The Embodiment Workshop on Thursday, September 7th 2023 - Saturday, September 9th, 2023 at The Cambria Hotel, 15 Page Avenue, Downtown Asheville, NC 28801Imagine waking every morning feeling inspired and excited by your new understanding of life, and in your new flow, instead of with anxiety, concern, doubt, complacency and even fear. https://kw102.isrefer.com/go/embody/kburns2023/ 

Luis Martínez es chef, diseñador gráfico, importador. Como casi todo los pequeños emprendedores, sobre todo latinos, la pandemia lo puso en una situación complicada.  En 2020 Luis era copropietario de un restaurante de moda en Downtown Asheville, en el oeste de Carolina del Norte. No logró sobrevivir la pandemia y aún hoy le duele pensar en ese proyecto truncado. Sin embargo, la pandemia le dio el empujón para reinventarse.  Pero su historia no es única. Y de eso habla este episodio: cómo la comunidad latina emprendedora ha sabido salir adelante y convertir la crisis en oportunidad. ----more---- Lo que la pandemia nos dejó: Enlace Latino Podcast presenta una serie de tres episodios sobre la comunidad latina durante la post pandemia. Este episodio es el primero de la serie que llamamos "Lo que la pandemia nos dejó", una ventana al mundo de latinos y latinas en Carolina del Norte para charlar sobre cómo crisis y oportunidad pueden ir de la mano, cómo la crisis también exacerba desigualdades, y cómo el long covid todavía sigue aquí. ----more----  “Enlace Latino Podcast” es una producción de Enlace Latino NC.  Producción y presentación: Patricia Serrano  Edición: David Seth Miller y Paola Jaramillo. Asistencia en producción: Raúl Luna Ramos. Diseño de sonido: David Seth Miller. Ilustración: Paula Socolovsky. Dirección: Walter Gómez y Paola Jaramillo.    *Expandamos la voz latina en Carolina del Norte*

In today's episode, we're taking a dive into the history behind how Asheville became Artsville, with Tom Anders from Grovewood Gallery! Located in the historic Grovewood Village, which once housed the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries, Grovewood Gallery is nationally recognized for its dedication to fine American art and craft. With 9,000 square feet of artisan-made jewelry, textiles, pottery, glass, and more, Grovewood highlights the important contributions of over 400 artists and craftspeople from across the United States. Tuning in, you'll learn about the important contributions that the Vanderbilt family made to the artistic hub that Asheville is today and gain some insight into the handmade legacy that the Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum preserves and continues. We also touch on how the history of Grovewood Village started with a malaria remedy, the fascinating story behind the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum and Harry Blomberg's passion for automobiles, what you can expect from your visit to Grovewood Village in the present day, as well as Tom's personal history in Asheville, and so much more! Tune in today to discover this local treasure that offers a glimpse into an important part of Asheville's story! Key Points From This Episode: Get a glimpse into the history of Grovewood and Downtown Asheville from Louise and Daryl. Tom shares his perspective on how the Vanderbilts helped Asheville become Artsville. Learn more about George Vanderbilt, who founded Biltmore Estate in 1895. What Tom's role as curator, manager, and local historian at Grovewood entails. The genesis of Biltmore Industries and how they came to be known for their woolen fabric. The history of Grovewood Village, which starts with Edwin Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic. What led to the decline of Biltmore Industries and how the textile industry shifted. How Fred Seely made Biltmore Homespun fabrics popular with people nationwide. The story of the Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum, founded by Harry Blomberg in 1966. Hear about the collection of vintage cars and horse drawn carriages that Tom oversees. Tom reflects on the market value of this collection, which includes some very rare cars. How Grovewood Village offers a little something for everyone, no matter their interests. Tom introduces us to some of the artists and artisans working in Grovewood today. Tom shares his own personal history in Ashville, where he was born in 1958. Unpacking Edith Vanderbilt's progressive approach and the YMI Cultural Center. Parting thoughts from Tom on how George and Bill Cecil have transformed Asheville.  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Tom Anders on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-anders-152032152/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-anders-152032152/) Tom Anders Email — tom@grovewood.com Grovewood Village — https://www.grovewood.com/ (https://www.grovewood.com/) Grovewood Gallery — https://www.grovewood.com/grovewood-gallery/ (https://www.grovewood.com/grovewood-gallery/) Biltmore Industries Homespun Museum — https://www.grovewood.com/biltmore-industries-homespun-museum/ (https://www.grovewood.com/biltmore-industries-homespun-museum/) Estes-Winn Antique Car Museum — https://www.grovewood.com/antique-car-museum/ (https://www.grovewood.com/antique-car-museum/) The Abell Flute Company — https://www.abellflute.com/ (https://www.abellflute.com/) YMI Cultural Center — https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/ (https://www.ymiculturalcenter.org/) Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/ (https://www.notarealartist.com/) Louise Glickman — https://www.louiseglickman.com/ (https://www.louiseglickman.com/) Daryl Slaton — http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/ (http://www.tailsofwhimsy.com/) Crewest Studio — https://creweststudio.com/ (https://creweststudio.com/) Sand Hill Artists Collective (SHAC) — https://sandhillartists.com/ (https://sandhillartists.com/)

Welcome back to another episode of Artsville, where we celebrate American contemporary arts and crafts from Asheville, North Carolina, and beyond! In today's double-whammy episode, you'll hear from two special guests: Stephanie Moore, Director of the Center for Craft, and Jordan Ahlers, Director and Owner of Momentum Gallery, both of which are located on Broadway Street in Downtown Asheville. Tuning in, you'll learn about the vision and mission of both these institutions, including how they crossover, collaborate, and share knowledge to promote contemporary art and craft for the future of Asheville while also honoring its rich cultural history. We discuss what makes Asheville Artsville, the fundamental differences (and similarities) between art and craft, and how the art and craft community in Asheville is coalescing to create the Broadway Cultural Gateway, as well as how Jordan and Stephanie are using education to tell the stories of the next generation of artists and makers in Asheville and beyond. We also touch on the power of material-based traditions, how to buy art as a newbie, and so much more, so make sure to tune into this episode of the Artsville Podcast today! Key Points From This Episode: Why the Center for Craft and Momentum are considered ‘new kids' on Broadway Street. An introduction to Stephanie, the Center for Craft, and their mission. Get to know Jordan, Momentum Gallery, and their focus on material-based traditions. How he believes Asheville became Artsville thanks to its rich cultural history. The inherent reverence and respect for art and craft that Stephanie has found in Asheville. Stephanie and Jordan reflect on the difference (or lack thereof) between art and craft. The unique framework of partnership that exists among makers and creatives in Asheville. Learn about the Center's grant, fellowship, and craft research programs. Turning Broadway Street into an arts corridor known as the Broadway Cultural Gateway. Jordan's advice for navigating and exploring the rich art landscape in Asheville. Find out from Stephanie how the Center works with national art school programs. Jordan's words of wisdom for those new to buying art: start with something meaningful. Educating his clients and collectors about local artists who may be less well-known. Stephanie on how the Center is connected with Indigenous and Native craft traditions. Reconciling the sometimes uncomfortable history of craft through education. Some insight into the glasswork of Harvey Littleton and his relationship with Dale Chihuly. Stephanie highlights self-taught artists like the Bringle Sisters and Michael Sherrill. Learn about Stoney Lamar, the Windgate Foundation, and their contributions to craft. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Stephanie Moore on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-moore-65b4256/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-moore-65b4256/) Center for Craft — https://www.centerforcraft.org/ (https://www.centerforcraft.org/) Jordan Ahlers on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-ahlers-b82a789/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-ahlers-b82a789/) Momentum Gallery — https://momentumgallery.com/ (https://momentumgallery.com/) Lexington Glassworks — https://www.lexingtonglassworks.com/ (https://www.lexingtonglassworks.com/) East Fork — https://eastfork.com/ (https://eastfork.com/) Makers: A History of American Studio Craft — https://www.amazon.com/Makers-History-American-Studio-Craft/dp/0807834130 (https://www.amazon.com/Makers-History-American-Studio-Craft/dp/0807834130) Chihuly — https://www.chihuly.com/ (https://www.chihuly.com/) Cynthia Bringle — https://www.cynthiabringlepottery.com/ (https://www.cynthiabringlepottery.com/) Michael Sherrill — https://www.michaelsherrill.com/ (https://www.michaelsherrill.com/) Windgate Foundation — https://www.windgatefoundation.org/ (https://www.windgatefoundation.org/) Scott “Sourdough” Power — https://www.notarealartist.com/...

French Broad Adventures is the closest Asheville zipline /canopy tour and rafting package to Asheville, Johnson City and Greenville SC. The whitewater rafting section of the French Broad River is only 24 miles away from Asheville, and the ten-line canopy zipline tour is on property at the Marshall Outpost which is short 30 drive from downtown Asheville. Whether it's the adventure and excitement of whitewater rafting or the ease and relaxation of a calm water trip you're looking for, French Broad Adventures is the outfitter for you, your family, or your group. And, one of the newer adventures offered by French Broad Adventures, canyoneering, allows guests to experience up close and first-hand the waterfalls and river canyons that make this area so spectacular.In this episode, I go onsite to the Marshall outpost and sit down with staff and owners to talk about what makes this family owned & operated outfitter the number one choice when you want to experience whitewater rafting, canopy ziplining, or repelling down a waterfall…AND still make it back in time to explore Downtown Asheville's great restaurants and breweries.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEFrench Broad AdventuresTown of Marshall, NC Hot Springs, NCMadison County, NC Mad Co Brew HouseMike Andress, HostExploration Local Podcastmike@explorationlocal.com

Here's What You'll Learn in this Episode: The story of how John went from studying Theology and Philosophy to working in a kitchen How a study abroad experience in Italy shaped John's view on food John's career path, from working as the private chef for Mary Tyler Moore to establishing a unique cuisine at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee What it was like to open a restaurant in downtown Asheville Why John chose to expand, going on to open The Rhu and Benne on Eagle A few of John's favorite things We hope you enjoy this episode with John! For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/064 To see our upcoming social events and workshops, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/events To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Shoutout to this season's sponsor: Range Urgent Care. The team at Range is offering a special promotion to Making It in Asheville Podcats listeners. To learn more, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/range. Or use 'makingitinasheville' as your coupon code! Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here. Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The story of how John went from studying Theology and Philosophy to working in a kitchen How a study abroad experience in Italy shaped John's view on food John's career path, from working as the private chef for Mary Tyler Moore to establishing a unique cuisine at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee What it was like to open a restaurant in downtown Asheville Why John chose to expand, going on to open The Rhu and Benne on Eagle A few of John's favorite things We hope you enjoy this episode with John! For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/064 To see our upcoming social events and workshops, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/events To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Shoutout to this season's sponsor: Range Urgent Care. The team at Range is offering a special promotion to Making It in Asheville Podcats listeners. To learn more, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/range. Or use 'makingitinasheville' as your coupon code! Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here. Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Here’s What You’ll Learn in this Episode: The story of how John went from studying Theology and Philosophy to working in a kitchen How a study abroad experience in Italy shaped John's view on food John's career path, from working as the private chef for Mary Tyler Moore to establishing a unique cuisine at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee What it was like to open a restaurant in downtown Asheville Why John chose to expand, going on to open The Rhu and Benne on Eagle A few of John's favorite things We hope you enjoy this episode with John! For complete show notes, including some supplementary information from this episode visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/064 To see our upcoming social events and workshops, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/events To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Shoutout to this season's sponsor: Range Urgent Care. The team at Range is offering a special promotion to Making It in Asheville Podcats listeners. To learn more, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/range. Or use 'makingitinasheville' as your coupon code! Curious to learn more about what we do? Making It Creative is a boutique marketing agency in Asheville. We are dedicated to working with small business owners that are deeply passionate about what they do by helping them build and improve their sales and communication strategies. Learn more here. Music by Commonwealth Choir If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, review, and/or share! It helps to spread the word and get more eyes on Asheville's makers. Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

It's just before noon on a Wednesday, and Bill Thompson is behind his desk inside an otherwise empty Satellite Gallery. He had just scrolled through the hundreds of comments and likes on his Facebook post from the day before, announcing he's about to close his gallery after 13 years in downtown Asheville. "The outpouring of love and support comes through when you close the doors, and you're almost like, where was everybody when we were open?" Thompson said. "If you're going to be supportive of the arts and the local community, itr doesn't mean liking their stuff in social media. It means being supportive financially towards those artists who you say you love their work and to that gallery who you say you love what they're doing."

Just before noon on Wednesday, Bill Thompson sat behind his desk inside an otherwise empty Satellite Gallery . He had just scrolled through the hundreds of comments and likes on his Facebook post from the day before, announcing he's about to close his gallery after 13 years on Broadway, in downtown Asheville. "The outpouring of love and support comes through when you close the doors, and you're almost like, 'Where was everybody when we were open?'" he said. "If you're going to be supportive of the arts and the local community, it doesn't mean liking their stuff in social media. It means being supportive financially towards those artists who you say you love their work and to that gallery who you say you love what they're doing."

Just before noon on Wednesday, Bill Thompson sat behind his desk inside an otherwise empty Satellite Gallery . He had just scrolled through the hundreds of comments and likes on his Facebook post from the day before, announcing he's about to close his gallery after 13 years on Broadway, in downtown Asheville. "The outpouring of love and support comes through when you close the doors, and you're almost like, 'Where was everybody when we were open?'" he said. "If you're going to be supportive of the arts and the local community, it doesn't mean liking their stuff in social media. It means being supportive financially towards those artists who you say you love their work and to that gallery who you say you love what they're doing."

Derek Herre was one of our very first friends we made in Asheville. We met him one night while out at dinner at John Fleer's The Rhubarb, a farm-to-table restaurant located in Pack's Square of Downtown Asheville. It didn't take long for us to realize that Derek had a unique story to tell. In Podcast 006, we chat with Derek on how and why he moved to Asheville (spoiler: he's lived in one of the coldest, largest states in America) and how he worked his way up to becoming Chef de Cuisine at one of the city's top restaurants. In this episode, you'll learn: How Derek went from working as a "swamper" (aka dishwasher) to becoming head chef Derek's top secret Asheville restaurants, eateries, and more (trust us: he knows the inside scoop) His recommended cooking tools and cookbooks His advice for aspiring chefs For show notes, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/006 To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcast Music by Commonwealth Choir Check out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Derek Herre was one of our very first friends we made in Asheville. We met him one night while out at dinner at John Fleer’s The Rhubarb, a farm-to-table restaurant located in Pack’s Square of Downtown Asheville. It didn’t take long for us to realize that Derek had a unique story to tell.In Podcast 006, we chat with Derek on how and why he moved to Asheville (spoiler: he's lived in one of the coldest, largest states in America) and how he worked his way up to becoming Chef de Cuisine at one of the city's top restaurants. In this episode, you'll learn: How Derek went from working as a "swamper" (aka dishwasher) to becoming head chef Derek's top secret Asheville restaurants, eateries, and more (trust us: he knows the inside scoop) His recommended cooking tools and cookbooks His advice for aspiring chefs For show notes, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/006To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastMusic by Commonwealth ChoirCheck out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Derek Herre was one of our very first friends we made in Asheville. We met him one night while out at dinner at John Fleer’s The Rhubarb, a farm-to-table restaurant located in Pack’s Square of Downtown Asheville. It didn’t take long for us to realize that Derek had a unique story to tell.In Podcast 006, we chat with Derek on how and why he moved to Asheville (spoiler: he's lived in one of the coldest, largest states in America) and how he worked his way up to becoming Chef de Cuisine at one of the city's top restaurants. In this episode, you'll learn: How Derek went from working as a "swamper" (aka dishwasher) to becoming head chef Derek's top secret Asheville restaurants, eateries, and more (trust us: he knows the inside scoop) His recommended cooking tools and cookbooks His advice for aspiring chefs For show notes, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/006To recommend an interviewee, visit: MakingItInAsheville.com/podcastMusic by Commonwealth ChoirCheck out Making It in Asheville on other platforms! https://www.instagram.com/makingitinasheville/ https://www.makingitinasheville.com/youtube/ https://makingitinasheville.com/subscribe/

Welcome! Have you always wanted to try a dance class or have been looking for a place to get moving again?! In this episode I interview Lisa Zahiya, Owner and Instructor at Studio Zahiya, a boutique fitness and dance studio in Downtown Asheville. Lisa shares her sweaty story that includes dancing since she was a little girl and how she makes it something accessible to anyone that is willing to try. Learn about all the different options of classes to take there, how Lisa makes giving back a priority, and about the engaging community at Studio Zahiya! Enjoy!

The first gym/studio interview!! Hear Laura Jaurez, owner and instructor at Pure Yoga Asheville, located Downtown Asheville, share her sweat story and how Pure Yoga got started. Learn what yoga actually is, what classes they offer, and how this practice could work for you:)

For the 101th episode we take a completely different direction, veering sharply from the episode with the Imam of the Islamic Center of Asheville, and discuss body modification. Our guests for this episode are Chris Winslow and Amber Meredith who work at Pure Steam in Asheville. Chris Winslow is an accomplished tattoo artist, while Amber is a veteran body piercer. Benny and Emily talk with Chris and Amber about body modification, tattoos, piercing, and what to look for in a body modification artist.  Tattoo and piercing is a deeply personal, individualized experience for each client, and we discuss the wide variety of tattoos and piercing, the stigmas associated with body modification, and the certification process a tattoo artist and piercing specialist go through.  Amber can be found at Pure Steam Tattoo, and check her piercing portfolio available here: https://www.facebook.com/PiercingIsMyPassion/?fref=ts Chris can also be found at Pure Steam, and his portfolio is available here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1031268480245284.1073741841.929231723782294&type=3 Pure Steam Tattoo is located at 172 S Liberty Street in Downtown Asheville. Find them online: http://www.puresteamtattoo.com/ *warning, strong language used. NSFW. 

Christine Kavanaugh, Director of Sales for Aloft Downtown Asheville, North Carolina, discusses her hotel’s dog foster program. Aloft Hotel in Downtown Asheville has very pet-friendly policies, and since Summer 2014, they started a dog foster program in their hotel lobby. This is truly out-of-the-box thinking. Listen to Christine Kavanaugh to find out just how successful the program has been, over fifty adoptions and counting!! Christine Kavanaugh shows the spirit in her passion for the dog foster program, her love and pride in Asheville, and her business savvy. Spread the word with your friends in the hospitality world. Fostering in hotel lobbies can be a big positive for the animals, the hotel guests, and for business. Resources Aloft Asheville Downtown Aloft Asheville’s Facebook page – lots of dogs! Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue McKibbon Hotel Management Biltmore Estate Donate If you have the resources, consider a donation to Charlie’s Angels Animal Rescue Donate Thanks again to Christine Kavanagh!  All of Pawprint's music is composed by Luke Gartner-Brereton. Luke is a musician based in Australia, and he composes a wide variety of songs and musical loops http://vanillagroovestudios.com http://soundcloud.com/luke-gartnerbrereton If you want to learn more about Nancy and Harold, go to our About Us page at thisispawprint.com/about or listen to our introductory podcast episode, "Fifty Puppies and a Podcast." http://thisispawprint.com/000 Pawprint (or Paw Print) is a weekly podcast dedicated to animal rescue, adoption, and the heroes who make it happen. Volunteer, walk, adopt, or foster a dog, cat, rabbit, or other wonderful pet through your local shelter, humane society, SPCA, pound, and animal control. Help increase animal protection, welfare, and rights. http://thisispawprint.com http://animalrescuepodcast.com

Know limitations, ask questions, trust with Chef Katie Button Nathan sits down with chef Katie Button of Curate and Nightbell for the 84th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in South Carolina and New Jersey, how one can get stuck in a particular career path despite being unhappy, how one gets the courage to leave such path, why despite being successful, Katie Button would not recommend opening your own restaurant after only two year’s of cooking experience, how she learned from her experience at El Bulli that structure could pave way for creativity, what lead to the perfect storm of marketing for Curate’s first year success, and why the key to success is understanding your limitations and being courageous enough to ask questions. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Respect Culture, Craft, Product  Nathan sits down with chef John Fleer of Rhubarb for the 83rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Winston Salem, how a graduate school discussion about craft lead to a transition from academia to the kitchen, how Asheville chefs can help build a food system that will eventually benefit the food insecure, who can’t afford to dine at farm to table Asheville restaurants now or buy local produce, how a stint running the Culinary Institute of America’s restaurant completely changed how he viewed his career, why perceived ownership of one’s work whether in fact he or she is the owner of such work is key to being successful in one’s career, and why respecting each person for who they are shaped his own personal success. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Nathan sits down with chef Joe Scully and co-owner of The Corner Kitchen and Chestnut and Corner Kitchen Catering for the 82nd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Demarest, New Jersey, why show business was his first career passion, the benefits of attending the Culinary Institute of America even for cooks who have years of experience in a kitchen, the importance of ‘pre-meal’ in determining success of Asheville restaurants, and why Joe and his business partner Kevin Westmoreland’s approach to conflict resolution has been key to the growth of The Corner Kitchen. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Why rush in figuring it out? Nathan sits down with Celeste Adams of The Burger Bar and Sadie Mae's Mobile Boutique for the 81st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Asheville, N.C., why the service industry is a haven for those that can’t decide what is the optimal career is for them, why learning to follow through on commitment no matter what that commitment may be helps you later on in life especially in business, how a brainstorming session for possible business ventures lead to Sadie Mae’s Mobile Boutique, why saving the Burger Bar was so important for Asheville versus just starting over with a new concept, why owning a bar is not the optimal career people necessarily dream about when wanting to own a bar, and what may be next for The Burger Bar. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Pick your focus... Nathan sits down with Catherine Campbell of Bright Planning for the 80th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Hayesville, NC, why marketing entrepreneurs need to pick a focus in a world full of free marketing information, why an unexpected layoff and a pep talk from Seth Godin lead to Catherine starting her own business, why LinkedIn can be a valuable tool to reach out to potential clients and customers, what the biggest mistake businesses make in marketing, and the nuts and bolts of Catherine’s new project Step Into Your Story. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Embracing self empowerment... Nathan sits down with local choreographer and dancer Christine Garvin for the 79th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Rocky Mount, N.C., where do you find a balance between loving one’s body image and at the same time living a healthy lifestyle, why a willingness to be vulnerable and community build is a necessary step in both entrepreneurship and personal wellbeing, why dance can be the ultimate form of self empowerment, and why a personally defeating 9-5 lead Christine to teaching dance full-time. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Failure + sacrifice + hard work = results Nathan sits down with local artist Jeri Bartley owner of Jeribella and co-owner of Copper Fish Metal Arts for the 78th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about how the death of her stepfather lead to her pursuing her passion full time, why pursuing your passion as a living may require living a lifestyle of lesser needs, why buying jewelry made from scraps is more environmentally and morally sound than buying from corporate jewelers, why learning a trade requires a prolonged period of sucking at such trade, and why the working hard cliché is Jeri’s equation for success. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Success = F@#$king hard work? Nathan sits down with local artist, graphic designer, food critic, and publisher of Asheville Flyer for Kids, Stu Helm for the 77th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in the Northeast, how working remedial jobs for seven years was the tipping point for taking his art career seriously, why the key to being a successful artist is adopting a craftsman work ethic, why the internet allows introverts to be successful entrepreneurs, and why Asheville Flyer for Kids is his dream come true. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Creating affordable art... Nathan sits down with local artist Andy Herod for the 76th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Oklahoma, how his initial passion of being an artist took a back seat to a pretty prolific rock career for a decade, why his focus as an artist has been on pumping out a lot of affordable small art pieces versus selling large expensive pieces, and why succeeding as an artist means showing up every single day and doing the work. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.  

Detroit work ethic in an artists' town... Nathan sits down with Jessica Tomasin of Echo Mountain Recording Studio and Jet Up Productions for the 75th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in the suburbs of Detroit, why writing has always been her outlet for creativity, what the studio process looks like for both novice and veteran musicians, why success in the music industry is dependent on finding a balance between entrepreneurship and art, and what is the state and goals of Asheville Musical Professionals. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Waiting for offal things to happen... Nathan sits down with chef Steve Goff of King James Public House for the 74th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in a blue-collar family, why the birth of his daughter turned around his career and turned his life into a life long mission of making her proud, why he has fallen in love with the cuisine of England and peasant food, what he has learned about the culinary world since becoming an instructor at AB Tech, why cooking offal may be a metaphor for his upbringing, and why success can breed fear? This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!  Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Embracing purpose to change business culture... Nathan sits down with Brian Boggs and Melanie Moeller Boggs, co-owners of Brian Boggs Chairmakers for the 73rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Kentucky and the Dominican Republic, how frustration as an artist with only being able to tell stories through two dimensions lead to a career in woodworking, why identifying your purpose and your company’s purpose provides a roadmap to creating a business culture you ultimately want, why failure in 2008 despite being in business for 15 years lead to Brian actually thinking about his craft as a business, and how dramatically changing life conditions can prevent you from falling back into unhelpful routines. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Nathan sits down with artists Mark E. Flowers and Kristy Higby of Mountain Tea Studios for the 72nd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about why the places you go in life are determined where you get A’s, why now is the best time to get into a career in arts, why to be an artist today is synonymous with being an entrepreneur, why technology has expanded the ability of artists to create work that comments on the world’s problems, and how choosing a career that provides opportunities to make art may be more sustainable than a full blown career as an artist. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Learning to Speak... Nathan sits down with Michelle Baker author, artist, photographer, and creativity consultant for the 71st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about her new book The Canoe, growing up in a funeral director family, how a dream to become a photographer landed her a computer-programming career, why a fact about how many women authors actually submit op-ed pieces was the tipping point to finally have the courage to share her writing with the public, what her hopes were for The Canoe, and what she learned about the book business. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Finding artistic voice by trusting intuition... Nathan sits down with Phil Cheney artist and co-owner of Cheney Graphics Custom Screen Printing and Signs for the 70th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in South Florida, why finding your artistic voice amounts to trusting your intuition, why he passed on the opportunity to do his own animated television show based on his work, what painting live as a part of Snake Medicine Oil Show was like, and why if for some reason you gave up your dream of becoming an artist there is still time, you just have to listen. This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes! Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Real vs imagined fear...   Nathan sits down with Sara Day Evans owner of Accelerating Appalachia for the 69th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about how she found music early on in life, why she walked away from a music-recording contract, what all is involved with the Accelerating Appalachia process, why business prosperity in the South will require more than a resurgence in farms and textiles, and why success at life is about embracing real fear and disregarding imagined fear?   This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Healthy competition breeds results...   Nathan sits down with Ben Williamson owner of CrossFit Pisgah and Grey Eagle CrossFit for the 68th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Eufaula, Alabama, why achievement has always been as simple as wanting it and going after it for Ben, why CrossFit as an industry tends to market itself through its’ consumers, why community service is not only the right thing to do, but also is a free opportunity for you to market your business, and a little words of wisdom for those 2015 fitness New Years resolutions.   This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Sharing Asheville's food story... Nathan sits down with Debby Maugans and Christine Sykes Lowe of Farmer and Chef South and authors of Farmer and Chef Asheville the cookbook for the 67th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Jacksonville, Florida and Charlotte, North Carolina, what lead to the birth of Farmer and Chef South, the decision to self publish versus going through a book publisher, the psychology of a cookbook consumer, why chefs in Asheville were willing to share some of their best recipes for the cookbook, and what may be next for Farmer and Chef South. This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!  Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Local ingredients with a side of community & purpose...   Nathan sits down with Julie Stehling co-owner of Early Girl Eatery and King Daddy's Chicken and Waffle for the 66th episode of Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in suburban Detroit, why you first open a business it is a lot like throwing a party every day and you hope people come, what the decision was to open King Daddy’s Chicken and Waffle, why if you want to go into the restaurant business you better be doing it for the love and not the profit, why the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project and Early Girl Eatery tend to be mentioned in the same sentence over and over again, and why offering your employees insurance increases the productivity of your business and is ultimately the right thing to do.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Creating safe spaces for artistic growth...   Nathan sits down with Nina Hart author of ‘Somewhere in a Town You Never Knew Existed Somewhere’, Kaizen-Muse Creativity coach, owner of Writing From The Top of Your Head, and local massage therapist for the 65th episode of Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, what it was like to work with choreographer Sarah Shelton Mann as a dancer in the San Francisco based performance group Contraband, why if your art is making some individuals uncomfortable you are probably on the right track, why most people who haven’t started working towards their dreams are hiding not because of other people’s expectations, but instead from their own ego, and how does one channel creativity?   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Falling in love with getting it done...   Nathan sits down with Tommy Calloway of the Feral Chihuahuas and Tommy Gun Productions for the 64th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Highlands, NC, what it was like to work as a roadie for Disney on Ice, how a live sitcom was the inspiration for the Feral Chihuahuas, why a joy for the process keeps Tommy going after 10 years of performing sketch comedy despite little financial payoff, and what may be next for Asheville’s funniest comedy troupe.   This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Business success is all about building something bigger than yourself, at least according to Diana King owner of Edible Arrangements Asheville.   Nathan sits down with Diana King owner of Edible Arrangements Asheville for the 63rd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in Connecticut, why she fell in love with computer programming as a teenager, why the best way to learn to run a business is to be in the midst of running one, why franchises do play a role in the support local movement, and why succeeding in Asheville is not a matter of entitlement, but instead how hard you are willing to work toward your particular career goals.   This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

City permitting, moving the goal posts for Asheville entrepreneurs..   Nathan sits down with Bethany Adams owner of the Rhetorical Factory for the 62nd episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about her childhood ambition of becoming a Broadway actress, why she always wanted to own her own business, why art is ultimately an unspoken extension of the artist without the artist thinking about him or herself while creating their particular art piece, why the city permitting process and dealing with contractors can prevent those not financially fortunate from opening a business, and the next evolution of the Rhetorical Factory.   This episode was mixed at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Finding truth in the moment...   Nathan sits down with Haley Steinhardt owner of Soul Tree Publications for the 61st episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about getting over the fear of self-promotion, growing up in Ohio, what it was like to work for Lark Books, how she built a profitable Reiki business and found the courage to walk away from that same business, why Soul Tree Publications is her new purpose and why life is all about finding truth in the present moment.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Turning knowlege into practice...   Nathan sits down with Chad Oliphant owner of Smiling Hara Tempeh for the 60th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about grow up in Muncie, Indiana, his ambition of becoming a rock star which included performing rock shows in Albuquerque storage units, what he learned at the Kushi Institute in Massachusetts which was later an inspiration for Smiling Hara Tempeh, the goals of Smiling Hara's Kickstarter project to raise money to produce tempeh made with hemp that is grown by US veterans, and why knowledge is just knowledge until put into practice.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Limitless potential?    Nathan sits down with Kelly Prime owner of Relax and Rejuvenate of Asheville and board member of Just Economics of Western North Carolina for the 59th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Hunington Beach, CA, what Asheville can learn from the city of Portland’s growth, what is the upside of being a social entrepreneur, the evils of Groupon, the goals of Just Economics of Western North Carolina, and how a twenty year FedEx worker made the transition to owning her own massage and wellness center.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Leaving history figuratively and literally?   Nathan sits down with David 'Doc' Brown of Doc Brown's BBQ food truck for the 58th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in New England, why he wanted to be a history professor growing up, what motivated him to leave academia for his very own BBQ food truck, how you learn risk aversion and why setting the bar low is sometimes ultimately a good thing.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Taking the Leap?   Nathan sits down with Kelly Denson of Lush Life Productions for the 57th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in Punta Gorda, Florida, whether or not working with baseball player Alex Rodriguez is as bad as it sounds, what the difference is between marketing Southwest Florida restaurants versus Asheville restaurants, why jumping out of an airplane prepared her for jumping from a day job to owning her own business, and why running a business with intention is her key to success in 2015.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Monsters of persistence?    Nathan sits down with Jim Mackenzie and Sarah Giavedoni of Stuff Monsters Like, The Pop Project, and organizers of the Asheville Zombie Walk for the 56th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about growing up in small town North Carolina, why you should consider donating to the Pop Project, a non profit focused on providing books to schools, veterans, and prisons, what inspired them to launch a kickstarter project to record a folk album on the moon, why local Asheville UFO sightings may have been caused by this local blogging duo, and why creating is inevitably enjoying the process of feeding a black hole.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!    

An introverted lead vocalist?   Nathan sits down with Amanda Anne Platt of The Honeycutters for the 55th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. They chat about growing up in small town in New York, why a banjo in a store front in college was the start to her musical career, what it ultimately takes to write a song, what it means to take country music back to its roots, and how an introvert ever got the courage to step on stage and sing to a group of strangers about her life.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Working hard in the face of bigotry?   Nathan sits down with Chef Reza Setayesh owner of restaurants Rezaz and Piazza for the 54th episode of the Finding Asheville podcast. We chat about why the kitchen was ultimately the best way to express himself, why working hard was his best solution to deal with Americans who abused and harassed him because of his Iranian background given the Iranian hostage crisis, why you must learn how to eat before you can truly learn how to cook, and why French technique really can enhance traditional cultural recipes.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Pirates in the kitchen?   Nathan sits down with Chef Sam Etheridge owner of Ambrozia Bar and Bistro for the 53rd episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the intricacies of the Cuban sandwich, why despite being one of the top chefs in Albuquerque nobody seems to know about that here in Asheville, at least Nathan anyways, how a speech from Chef John Fleer inspired him to ditch a completely different business venture and open a restaurant in Asheville, and why he prefers a pirate kitchen over a quiet kitchen.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Homeless to Best of WNC?   Nathan sits down with Micah Mackenzie owner of Micah Mackenzie Photography for the one year anniversary episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Sumter, SC, why he believes in the potential of Asheville, why losing all the photographs of a wedding he was hired for was a turning point in his career, and how he made his way from living in a halfway house in Atlanta to being voted the best photographer in Western North Carolina four years in a row.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Refusing to melt under others' expectations...   Nathan sits down with Steven Paulson co-owner of Melt Your Heart food truck for the 50th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in Milwaukee, how his time in Portland inspired him to open a food truck, why he decided to vagabond and see the United States straight out of high school, what is attractive about working in a kitchen, why a grilled cheese food truck was the idea that the Paulsons went with, and why some food trucks in Asheville fail.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Learning to craft a story for business success...   Nathan sits down with Chef Meherwan Irani co-owner of Chai Pani Asheville, MG Road Lounge, Chai Pani Decatur, and yet to be opened Buxton Hall Barbecue for the 50th episode of Finding Asheville. They chat about growing up in India, why he decided to transition from a lucrative real estate sales career to opening Chai Pani, how to develop a chef’s palate, why intention and follow through is all you need in life to succeed, why being in the moment is Meherwan's solution to balancing the work between three locations and family, and why being a good story teller is the key to Irani’s success.   This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.   Be sure to subscribe to the podcast via iTunes here to get new episodes to download to your listening devices each week and get caught up on past episodes!   Oh and if you are feeling super nice like the Finding Asheville Facebook page here.

Why do you do so much and how can I be more like you?    Nathan sits down with Ty Hallock of Top Floor Studio. They chat about growing up in Sylva, NC, holistic medicine, the birth of Top Floor Studio, how to adapt in an ever-changing industry like technology, how to tackle multiple projects in an effective way, and the importance of finishing projects that you start.    This episode was recorded at Mojo Coworking at 60 North Market Street in Downtown Asheville.