Podcasts about swva

In Episode 463 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Mark and Shallon of the Appalachian Homestead about a blanket closure to two regions of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest in SWVA and how the order will affect locals who depend on hunting, fishing, and foraging. The Temporary Order was issued on October 2, 2024 and will be in effect until October 1, 2025. This is a developing story. Tune in to learn more!SHOW NOTESForest Service George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Closures Due to Hurricane HeleneAppalachian Homestead SubstackThe USDA's Closure of National Forests - SubstackUS Forest Service Laws and Penalties Follow Appalachian Homestead on Instagram and YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/district-of-conservation/support

Plus: New school accreditation numbers are in for Virginia; learn about a spooky new artifact at the Poe Museum; and other Central Virginia news.

Four On The Fourth To Benefit Boys & Girls Clubs Of SWVA W/ Matt Thompson & Rebekah Meadows by Ed Lane

This show Simon, Chip, and Billy were joined by Daniel Meade, who is from Russell County, Virginia and runs the Facebook page SWVA Patriots, and is an active participant in his community taking on corrupted government. We discussed the similarities between our communities, wasteful spending, and the biggest issue right now which is a landfill being proposed in their back yard that will import trash. It's important we don't allow the same corporate goons into our hollers anymore, as we've seen this story play out.Support the Show.

In this edition of AI, Ryan and Lance have a discussion about some of the weird things happening in and around their places of residence. Lance talks about plans for placing another "data center" along with a small nuclear plant to power it in his hometown of Wise, VA. They also talk about some UFO encounters by people in the area. Could the nuclear plant and the uptick of strange sightings be connected?Become AI Kinfolk over on Patreon atpatreon.com/appalachian_intelligenceJoin our Discord server https://discord.gg/CWUaqrKqPlease rate and review this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.Reach out to us with your own stories at appalachianintelligence@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @AiAppIntelPodFollow us on Facebook at Appalachian IntelligenceFollow us on Instagram @appalachianintelligenceSubscribe to our YouTube channel Appalachian IntelligenceSend us weird, wild, cool, and interesting stuff to the show's PO Box atPO Box 855Haysi, VA 24256Intro Music - The Colonel - Zachariah HickmanOutro Music - Dark Dream - Brad Hill Support the show

Join Olivia & Ryan as they talk with Bethany Worley, Executive Director of the Blue Ridge Institute & Museum about SWVA history, the Blue Ridge region, and more on the Stories from SWVA podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storiesfromswva/message

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late August conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.  

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late July conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

BRM and Pat catch up with Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Coach, Fontel Mines to discuss Hokies recruiting and the development of the receiving corp + Sean Pedulla chats about his involvement with the Hokie Way and his recent work with the Boys and Girls Club of SWVA.

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late June conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Kim Davis, the executive director of "Friends of Southwest Virginia" - a regional organization positioned to develop and coordinate the creative economy in Southwest Virginia (SWVA).  It uniquely works to not only drive tourism in the region, but to also combine infrastructure and economic development within its mission.  While the "Birthplace of Country Music" can seemingly sell itself, take a listen as Kim describes how they utilize the bigger draws to make a sustainable impact on smaller communities throughout the region.  SWVA - the Appalachian part of Virginia has so much to offer, you need to hear for yourself what that is and what you can expect to see if you hike Grayson Highlands State Park - it might be "wild" and it might have something to do with "ponies."  Kim also explains the "why" of what she does and how her passion for the region has been a part of her whole life.  You might also hear Will and Neil's experience (or lack thereof) with the "Moonbow" and Neil's version of the "Appalachian Finger."  Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz of the week: Peking Chinese Restaurant!   Friends of Southwest Virginia - www.friendsofswva.org SWVA Cultural Center - https://friendsofswva.org/aboutculturalcenter/  SWVA Marketplace ('Round the Mountain') - https://friendsofswva.org/aboutculturalcenter/artisan/  App News: Accelerate West Virginia - https://wvhub.org/apply-for-our-accelerate-wv-program-as-part-of-the-act-now-coalition/  Accelerate West Virginia 2023 Communities - https://wvhub.org/2023/05/introducing-the-2023-accelerate-wv-communities/  Appalachian Fair - www.appalachianfair.com  PBS Appalachia Virginia - www.pbsavirginia.org  #AppBiz: Peking Chinese Restaurant - www.pekingva.com 

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on late May conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.  

Matt Reilly of Matt Reilly Fly Fishing updates us on early May conditions in Southwestern Virginia. To learn more about Matt, check out our full length interview. Have a question for Matt? Send us a message on our Facebook page, and we will read it on the next report. Support the Show Shop on Amazon Become a Patreon Patron All Things Social Media Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Subscribe to the Podcast or, Even Better, Download Our App Download our mobile app for free from the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store or the Amazon Android Store. Subscribe to the podcast in the podcatcher of your choice.  

The COVID-19 pandemic has had drastic effects on the healthcare world including staffing, medical mistrust, and patient care. This era also introduced a less recognizable clinical issue known as medical misinformation. This week we are talking with Wendy Welch, the Executive Director of the Southwest Virginia Graduate Medical Education Consortium. Wendy will discuss her new book, Masks, Misinformation, and Making Do:  Appalachian Health-Care Workers and the COVID-19 Pandemic, and how healthcare leaders can address misinformation and mistrust in their communities. “The time to combat misinformation is when it doesn't matter. The time to build alliances and trust is before you need them.”  -Wendy Welch In addition to directing the Graduate Medical Education Consortium of SWVA, Welch is the author of six books about Appalachia, including culture, healthcare, and education. She blogs at wendy-welch.com and is a passionate advocate for helping people understand Appalachia's nuances and hidden depths.If you are interested in learning more about Wendy's book Masks, Misinformation, & Making Do follow this link: Masks, Misinformation, and Making Do: Appalachian Health-Care Workers and the COVID-19 Pandemic · Ohio University Press / Swallow Press (ohioswallow.com)

In this episode, the boys delve into the intent behind various forms of art and also discuss the amount of luck necessary/the factors at play when talking about achieving success as a creative. We also talk about the state of the weed market in SWVA, hear Ben get irritated at Alex for semantically arguing over the objective fundamentals of art, and arrive at the conclusion that the Christian version of the end times is finally upon us, and that Elon Musk is the Antichrist foretold. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/therealdevilsadvocatepodcast Website: https://www.therealdevilsadvocatepodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealdevilsadvocatepodcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/therealdevilsadvocatepodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/devil_podcast Free Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1527651661082644/ Intro Theme Music Written By Ben Altizer and Alex Ward Cover Art Designed by Justin Catron @Plagued1994 Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by ©Altizer Audio

The October Lull may have be the new best time to see a bear. At least it is in SWVA. We're ate up with them. Give it a listen and give us a holler if y'all are seeing some good ones.

"If you set your mind to run the race you can rest assure every power of hell is against you. The enemy will throw every obstacle in front of you. You can't let yourself stop pressing forward toward the goal. God determines your finish line." -Pastor Bill RoseRunning the Race requires destination, drive, discipline & determination!

Key verse: 1 Kings 19Recorded at PRC June 19, 2022. The mission of Pound River Church is to glorify God by developing disciples who will spread the true gospel of Jesus Christ to their families, communities, and the entire world.  Never miss an opportunity to grow with us.  We stream live on Sundays at 11:25 am and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.  Subscribe now to join our online family and grow with us.  Pastor: Bill Rose

On this episode we got a little more philosophical than normal and had a real discussion about a "Peaceful Divorce" for the Appalachian region, the things that make us great, and ways to improve upon our quality of life. We were joined by Brandon Decker, former Law Enforcement Officer turned homesteader, and spoke about his journey from New Jersey to a small farm in Floyd, VA, as well as his "State of Appalachia" concept that would make SouthWest Virginia it's own state, free from Richmond and a hoard of voters that do not represent the same ideals as SWVA. We also touched on history, the importance of homesteading/community, some national issues, local issues, public education, and more, We once again appreciate your support. Check us out on Patreon, Facebook, twitter, instagram, YouTube, and please like, share, and leave a review.https://www.patreon.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.appalachianpodcast.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCruNofA3cop30NEG1LKjpzghttps://www.facebook.com/AppalachianPodcasthttps://twitter.com/GetOnTaphttps://www.instagram.com/theappalachianpodcast/https://www.facebook.com/harwellgricehttps://www.facebook.com/Blackwaterbuildinghttps://www.instagram.com/therepublicofappalachia/https://twitter.com/of_appalachiaBustin' Chops & Callin' ShotsEach week Josh and Jon sit down to give their take on travel sports and everything in...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Season 3 of Impact Stigma is all about sharing stories with familiar names and faces from our local community leaders! We are connecting with community leaders from NETN and SWVA with laughter and stories while we shed light on mental health stigma. For Episode 2, our special guest grew up in rural South West Virginia and graduated with degrees in business management and mass communications from Emory & Henry College. She has more than 21 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and served on several boards and committees in the community, including United Way Bristol and Kingsport, and was named a 40-under-40 honoree. In addition, the Grundy, Virginia, native served as Marketing Director for William King Museum and the Program Director for Keep Bristol Beautiful at the Bristol Chamber. Before becoming the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Empire, she served as regional director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. We are honored to host Kathy Lowdermilk on Episode 2 of Impact Stigma.

Season 3 of Impact Stigma is all about sharing stories with familiar names and faces from our local community leaders! We are connecting with community leaders from NETN and SWVA with laughter and stories while we shed light on mental health stigma. For Episode 2, our special guest grew up in rural South West Virginia and graduated with degrees in business management and mass communications from Emory & Henry College. She has more than 21 years of experience working with nonprofit organizations and served on several boards and committees in the community, including United Way Bristol and Kingsport, and was named a 40-under-40 honoree. In addition, the Grundy, Virginia, native served as Marketing Director for William King Museum and the Program Director for Keep Bristol Beautiful at the Bristol Chamber. Before becoming the new CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Empire, she served as regional director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee. We are honored to host Kathy Lowdermilk on Episode 2 of Impact Stigma.

A divided heart. Key verse: John 21Pastor Bill Rose preaching.Recorded at PRC on February 27, 2022

True crime time!!

Elizabeth Hope Derby is a business and mindset coach based in Charlottesville, Virginia who partners with women entrepreneurs to help them create more sustainable, profitable and enjoyable businesses. Christine and Elizabeth explore the power of shifting from scarcity to possibility, the power of having a community to support you, and how to create movement by taking it one step at a time. Today on the We Rise Podcast, learn how your passion is your gift to the world. Enjoy! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED To learn more about Elizabeth Hope Derby or her Business and Mindset Coaching, check out her website! Follow Elizabeth Hope Derby on Facebook and Instagram! Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Happy New Year! As we begin 2022, Christine is thrilled to bring author and alcohol-free life coach, Karolina Rzadkowolska to share her expertise and passion for creating an alcohol-free life! Hear Karolina's journey of becoming the best version of herself, learn the mental and physical benefits of taking a break from alcohol, and feel empowered to transform your life. In the face of a society that normalizes drinking, it is an act of resilience and rebellion to choose differently, to choose you! Imagine what you could unlock in your own life! Welcome to the We Rise Podcast. Karolina's new book Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You, made bestseller status on Amazon and is now available for purchase! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Discover more on the powerful work that Karolina does by checking out her website: Euphoric Alcohol-Free. You can also follow and subscribe to her Facebook and Instagram. Karolina has just released her first book, Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You, available for purchase now.  Learn more about the alcohol-free lifestyle from Karolina on Euphoric The Podcast. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Acts 4Recorded at PRC on Dec. 12, 2021. The mission of Pound River Church is to glorify God by developing disciples who will spread the true gospel of Jesus Christ to their families, communities, and the entire world.  Never miss an opportunity to grow with us in person or online.  We stream live on Sundays at 11:25 am and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.  Subscribe now to join our online family and grow with us.  Pastor: Bill Rose

Elizabeth Wright lives in Knoxville, Tennessee working as a Communication Strategist at the The Highlander Research and Education Center in Tennessee. A fierce advocate for justice, involved in youth organizing in Knoxville, and passionate about justice, Elizabeth shares some of the incredible work taking place in the South and Appalachian communities to bring about transformation, movement building and equity. Her passion for justice is palpable and inspiring. Enjoy! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about The Highlander Research and Education Center, including their solidarity economy work, and find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Find out more about the Knoxville Girls Rock Camp Alliance and check out their Facebook and Instagram. Check out these valuable resources Elizabeth recommends: Media Justice, Press On, and Scalawag Magazine. Discover the incredible work being done with youth in the South and Appalachian communities through Knox Know How, Seeds of Fire, and The STAY Together Youth Project. Learn about the local work being done in the Knoxville community through organizations such as First Aid Collective Knox and the Knoxville City Council Movement. Discover more about the work of Equal Health and their Campaign Against Racism program. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine welcomes friend and mentor Frank Dukes to share about his work as a mediator and community leader. Facilitating conversations for communities on a wide range of issues, Frank shares the importance of conflict resolution and building trust. Hear about embracing uncomfortable conversations, creating brave space, and cultivating community. Enjoy! Frank Dukes received his PhD from George Mason University, and has worked at the University of Virginia for over thirty years. His current role is lecturer and distinguished Institute Fellow of the Institute of Engagement and Negotiation. Frank is a changemaker in helping communities navigate their differences and come together to create movement toward a better future. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Frank Dukes and his work at the Institute of Engagement and Negotiation. Discover more about the work of the Clinch River Valley Initiative. Find out more about the Bainbridge Memorial. Learn more about UCARE: The University and Community Action for Racial Equity and the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

On today's episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine shares a beautiful conversation with Nicole Horseherder about her work to protect the water sources of Black Mesa, Arizona as well as the Navajo Nation. A Black Mesa native, Nicole is the director of Tó Nizhóni Ání, which translates to “sacred water speaks”. She explains the power of reconnecting with her culture and traditions as a way to empower her community. Learn about the profound impact of integrating science and spirit, the restoration of Black Mesa, and the empowerment of young activists. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Nicole Horseherder and the important work of Tó Nizhóni Ání. Discover more about the work of the Office of Surface Mining, Navajo Nation Minerals Department, and the Hopi Office of Surface Mining. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the We Rise Podcast. Today, Christine explores resilience in the Chesapeake Bay with a focus on St. Michaels, Maryland. Sharing from personal experience, Christine talks about the high level view of the gorgeous Chesapeake Bay, focusing specifically on the Bay health. Discover the beautiful Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, and hear how St. Michaels, Maryland is creating economic and coastal resilience. Enjoy! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Discover more about The Chesapeake Bay. Learn more about the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, as well as Maryland's Community Resilience Program. Discover more about the town of St. Michaels, Maryland and The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum. Learn about the Living Shoreline Collaborative facilitated by Dialogue and Design Associates in Virginia.  Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram.

In this powerful interview, Christine speaks to the North America Director of Resilient Cities Network, Laurian Farrell. Join as she shares about her upbringing, passion for engineering, and drive to center equity and resilience in cities and communities. Laurian talks about the incredible power of bringing all voices to the table and the importance of equity and planning for a resilient future. Hear firsthand about her beautiful work toward transforming communities on today's episode of the We Rise Podcast! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Find out more about Laurian Farrell, as well as the Black Environmentalist Alliance. Discover more about the incredible work of the Resilient Cities Network and the Community of Practice on Racial Equity. Learn more about Janvieve Williams Comrie and AfroResistance.  Learn more about urban equity and resilience by reading No Equity, No Resilience: Minneapolis is All of Us by Ron Harris and Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine is joined by leadership coach Heidi Metro for a powerful conversation about the importance of identifying your core values, leading from within and the freedom of setting boundaries. Learn about the power of looking inward before pouring out. Heidi also shares the beautiful work of the Keystone Collective, a group committed to social justice and equity work in the Midwest. Christine's conversation with Heidi is rich and filled with wisdom! Enjoy! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Heidi Metro and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram. You can also send her an email at Heidi@TheNewNextLevel.com. Be sure to check out Heidi's YouTube Channel: Strategies with Soul as well as her series with husband Mike: Continued Conversations. Learn more about taking the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) and deepSee Consulting. Discover more about Trudi Lebron and her Equity Centered Coaching. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode of the We Rise Podcast, learn about rising up and resilience in central Appalachia. Christine looks at some of the historic mining wars and the lasting impacts from the Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia, how the coal mining industry is shifting, and how communities are creating lasting change. Wrapping up the episode, hear about growing solar projects in Southwest Virginia, which are providing new avenues for local economic development and meaningful federal investment, through the Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia. May this episode inform, encourage, and inspire you! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about The United Mine Workers of America. Learn more about the National Association of Counties and their reports on interconnected systemic challenges facing coal communities. Read more about the Just transition Fund and the Political Economy Research Institute at UMass Amherst. Find out more about renewable energy at the US Energy Association. Discover more about the work of The Solar Workgroup of Southwest Virginia and its three co-converners: Appalachian Voices, University of Virginia College at Wise, and People Incorporated. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Moving from a big city to a small town can have its' share of ups and downs. Join Sara as she discusses the things she's learned about the joys of small town life in SWVA, and how to make your transition a smooth one. Featured Song: "Sunday" by Joy Oladokun Intro Song: "Beautiful Life" by The Collection

Welcome back to the We Rise Podcast! In today's episode, Christine focuses on women leading and centering women's voices, both a key component to building community and creating transformation. Be inspired by the progress of women, including trans and non binary folks, occupying more places of power. Hear stories of Wahleah Johns and Nicole Horseherder, leaders in the transition around coal and renewables in the Navajo Nation. From the power of story to connecting women to one another's stories, this episode is about empowerment and hope. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Rachael Rogers of Hello Seven and author of We Should All Be Millionaires Find out more about Wahleah Johns and the work of Native Renewables. Learn more about Nicole Horseherder and incredible work of her and her husband's non-profit, Tó Nizhóní Ání. Read more from “‘The End of Men' and Rise of Women In The High Skilled Labor Market”, as reported by The National Bureau of Economic Research. Tune in to Episode 4 of the Collective Resilience: We Rise Podcast with Lou Ann Wallace. Tune in to Episode Episode 9 of the Collective Resilience: We Rise Podcast with Mayor Horne. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Joined with two incredible women of Dante, Virginia, Christine shares a lively conversation with Pat Gibson and Catherine Pratt. Sharing about their upbringing in Dante and reminiscing about the past, Pat and Cat share their passion for revitalizing the community-oriented town of Dante, Virginia. Learn about the optimism it takes to rekindle the past for the youth of tomorrow, finding hope in others' success, and the value of community. Welcome to another episode of the Collective Resilience: We Rise Podcast!  Catherine Pratt was born and raised in Dante, Virginia, coming from a family of coal miners. In 2004, she helped create the nonprofit, Dante Lives On, which led to the creation of the Dante Coal Mining and Railroad Museum. She is now the Treasurer of the Dante Community Association. Pat Gibson was born in Dante, but grew up in the town of Castlewood. Moving back to Dante in 1975, she is now the Chair of the Dante Community Association. With a passion to see Dante revitalized, she has her own vision of turning her home into a bed and breakfast for travelers. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about the town of Dante and the work being done by the Dante Community Association. Learn more about the Dante Coal and Railroad Museum created by Dante Lives On. Learn about the towns and opportunities inspiring Dante: St. Paul, Cleveland, Clinch River, Spearhead Trails. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the We Rise Podcast. In today's episode, Christine has a lively conversation with Amanda Workman-Scott, the Director of Community Engagement at the West Virginia Community Development Hub. Amanda shares the importance of building trust, empowering communities, and overcoming fear of change. She also dives into the importance of work-life balance and preventing burnout. Join in as they talk communication, trust, and networking, which are key components to helping communities create the change they want to see. Amanda is married with three children and originally from West Virginia. Moving away after college, she lived in St. Louis, Chicago, and Richmond. But after returning to West Virginia to help her parents with their farmers market, she was instantly reminded of the incredible community and sense of home she felt in her home state. Wanting that same experience for her children, her family made the decision to stay. This was an incredibly rich conversation with so many tangible takeaways. We can't wait to hear your feedback. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about the work Amanda Workman-Scott is doing at the West Virginia Community Development Hub Learn more about the Bridgeport Farmers Market. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

What is deep listening? Why is it so important? In this episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine Gyovai dives into the power of listening and the impact of being heard. Learn helpful tips to be an active listener and its role in fostering deep connections, honoring a person's worth, and creating possibility. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Find out more about the Crossroads Youth Summit hosted by the International Storytelling Center taking place September 12th, 2021. “How Important is Listening Really?” by Christina Holbrook McEntee “Tell Me More: On The Fine Art of Listening”, an essay by Brenda Ueland The Power of Deep Listening, a talk by Tara Brach Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In today's episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine is joined by Fritz Boettner of Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective. Fritz is the director of Food Systems Development at West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities, a learning laboratory for community transformation. Learn about the value of failure as feedback, the importance of building a firm foundation to turn an idea into reality, and the need for cooperation over competition. What does it take to change the food industry paradigm so it works in favor of all?  Passionate about farming and agriculture, Fritz approaches his work from an economic, nutritional, and community perspective. His current work includes the development of Sprouting Farms, a farm training center in Talcott, WV and the Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective, a regional cooperative food hub designed to grow wholesale agricultural markets. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Fritz Boettner and his work at West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities Learn more about Sprouting Farms and Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective Check out some of the farms and cooperatives partnering with Turnrow Appalachian Farm Collective: Grow Ohio Valley, Garret Growers, and New Roots Community Farm Some of the programs partnering with West Virginia University Center for Resilient Communities include: The Food Justice Lab and SNAP Stretch Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the Collective Resilience: We Rise Podcast, Christine connects with Mayor Horne of Dungannon, VA. Mayor Horne talks about letting love lead in creating change, and is a strong point of inspiration for the We Rise Podcast and for Christine. Mayor Horne shares how community members have joined to revitalize the town -- often through working regionally, creating safe and enjoyable spaces for youth, and pursuing growth through networking. Coming up against struggles and hardships, Dungannon has shown resilience and perseverance in creating new opportunities and generating the support they need to transform their town. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about the Town of Dungannon. Learn more about the organizations that have helped fund and support the revitalization of Dungannon: LENOWISCO, High Knob Enhancement Corporation, CDBG funding. Learn more about some of the towns inspiring Mayor Horne: Dante, Cleveland, St. Paul Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In Episode 8 of the We Rise Podcast, Christine connects with Christopher Rashad Green for a deeply inspiring conversation fueled by resilience, empowerment, and a story of transformation and connection. Christopher spent sixteen years incarcerated. Since his release in August of 2013, he has transformed his life as a motivational speaker, mentor, and advocate for change in communities in Virginia. He shares the power of keeping hope alive in cultivating change, the importance of healing from past trauma, and the role of trust, empathy, and passion as a catalyst for change. Christopher is the founder of Free*Dome Unlimited and an organizer for New Virginia Majority where he leads the Court Watch of Central Virginia. He works in the Richmond region and also works as Community Organizer at the Legal Aid Justice Center of Virginia in Petersburg. His work addresses systemic issues affecting families and community members, from incarceration to youth justice. LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Learn more about Christopher Rashad Green, founder of Free*Dome Unlimited and employee at the Legal Aid Justice Center of Virginia Learn more about New Virginia Majority and the Court Watch of Central Virginia Learn more about Bryan Stevenson, author of Just Mercy Learn more about trauma in the body through the documentary: Resilience Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine interviews Peter Hille, President of The Mountain Association.  Peter shares what it takes to create a new economy and the empowerment of seeing progress. Learn about a “just transition” and the importance of starting at the local level to create lasting and sustainable change for a community. The Mountain Association Some organizations collaborating with The Mountain Association include: The Brushy Fork Institute, Appalshop, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. Learn more about Gwen Christon and her store, Isom IGA. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In Episode 6 of the We Rise Podcast, Christine Gyovai speaks with Theresa Burriss about the resilience of coal mining communities, building momentum, and the creative way artists are leading change around the globe. Learn about the incredible transformations happening locally and internationally, and what it takes to create something new. Theresa is the Director of Appalachian Studies at Radford University, the Director of the  Appalachian Regional and Rural Study Center, and the Director of Academic Outreach at the Higher Ed Center in Abington for Radford. She is a teacher, a wife, a mother, and a runner. Growing up in Bristol, Tennessee, Theresa attended Emory University in Atlanta for her undergraduate studies, followed by time in DC working on Capitol Hill and a year in law school. After a stroke in 2012, Theresa and her family made the decision to move back to her roots. They live near Bristol and Abingdon, TN on 123 wooded acres preserving the land, fauna, and flora. Links and Resources: Theresa Burriss, Director of:-Appalachian Studies at Radford University -Appalachian Regional and Rural Study Center -Academic Outreach at the Higher Ed Center in Abington Learn more about:-The Harm Reduction Program in the LENOWISCO district of VA-The Southwest Virginia Workforce Development and their R.O.P.E.S. program-Appalachian Sustainable Development and their Groundwork program-Robert Gipe and the Higher Ground Community Theatre -Opportunity Southwest Virginia -Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy -Appalachian Voices Book and Media Resources:-Women in the Mines: Stories of Life and Work by Marat Moore-Rising: Dispatches from the New American Shore by Elizabeth Rush -Planeta Petrila (Official Trailer) Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In this episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine is joined by Adam Wells, sharing the resilience of many Appalachian communities. Adam dives into the importance of reckoning with pain to create a new future and the importance of listening and sharing all voices and experiences when creating a new vision. Adam shares what it takes for a community to truly succeed. Adam is the Regional Director of Community and Economic Development for Appalachian Voices, and his career has included environmental justice, activism, new economy, and solutions-based work. He and his wife Emily live in Southwest Virginia, raising their two young children, Ruby and Sawyer. Links and Resources: Appalachian Voices Learn about the New Economy Program, Impacts of the Coal Industry, and Appalachian Voices commitment to Racial Justice and Equity. Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards Wise County, Virginia St. Paul, Virginia Norton, Virginia Dante, Virginia Community Association MountainRose Vineyard in Wise, Virginia Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

We love to brag about our gorgeous region, and because some of you have asked about places to visit as you're traveling through, we're covering some of our favorite cultural hotspots in Southwest Virginia and East Tennessee. From museums to farmer's markets, storytelling to fossils, we can easily fill a week for the family that wants a scenic getaway in the small, historic towns of our mountains, away from the touristy hustle. We also have ideas for those of you planning the "stay-cation."In this podcast, we'll tell you about:Southwest Virginia Museum and Historical State ParkGray Fossil Site/Natural History MuseumNatural Tunnel State ParkJonesborough, TNBays Mountain Park and PlanetariumThe Homestead ShopAbingdon, VASand CaveSt. Paul, VA and the Clinch RiverBurke's GardenBig Stone Gap, VABreaks Interstate ParkDevil's BathtubBirthplace of Country MusicMusic performance by: Landon SpainPodcast co-hosts: Amy Clark-Spain and Brittany RobertsonPodcast SponsorsCurated Social Strategy:  We craft strategy that's centered on authenticity, engaging content, and your brand voice. www.thecuratedsocial.comIvy Attic Co: Jewelry handcrafted from vintage books, glass, and botanicals from the central Appalachian mountains by mother/daughter artisans. www.etsy.com/shop/IvyAtticCoIvy Attic Co Unique jewelry handcrafted from vintage books, glass, and botanicals Curated Social Strategy Next level social media for businesses and brands.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/southernsalonpodcast)

In this episode of the We Rise Podcast, Christine sits down with Lou Ann Wallace. From Southwest Virginia, Lou Ann has spent twenty years focused on the empowerment of counties and towns to thrive environmentally, as a community, and economically. Lou Ann started her work with a non-profit called St. Paul Tomorrow and also as a member of the St. Paul town council. She then moved into a board position with Virginia's Soil and Water Conservation Districts. She now works with the Russell County Board of Supervisors in Virginia, overseeing District 2, and helping towns including St. Paul, Dante, Castlewood, and more. Learn what it takes for a community to create change for itself as Lou Ann shares her methods for success and seeing individuals and towns thrive. Links and Resources: Heart of Appalachia Tourism Authority Clinch River Valley Initiative Russell County Virginia Town of St. Paul Virginia Virginia's Soil and Water Conservation District The Nature Conservancy in Virginia Spearhead Trails Western Front Hotel in Saint Paul Virginia Virginia Main Street Department of Housing and Community Development Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

In Episode 3 of the We Rise Podcast, Christine welcomes Ivy Brashear to share about her passion for using storytelling to cultivate change in a community. Ivy has been the Appalachian Transition Director of the Mountain Association in Berea since 2013 and is a 10th generation native to central Appalachia. Starting a career in journalism, her current position incorporates storytelling, narrative change, and policy education. Links and Resources: Mountain Association Nicole Breazeale What's Next East Kentucky To Live Here You Have To Fight by: Jessica Wilkerson The STAY Project at The Highlander Center It's Good To Be Young In The Mountains Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to the second episode of the We Rise Podcast. Today, Tony Skrelunas of Tribe Awaken joins Christine to share words of wisdom about community, resilience, traditional Navajo ways, the importance of ancestral wisdom, and rethinking the future.  Tony helps communities move forward while rooting into their history. Holding an MBA and a partner of Navajo Power, a utilities solar company, Tony is also a motivational speaker, inviting people to look back at their values and teachings to help overcome challenges. In this conversation, we explore how traditional communities are transitioning their economies, morning rituals, and the importance of rekindling longevity in a modern world. Enjoy. Links and Resources: To learn more about Tony and the work he is doing, go to the Tribe Awaken Website Navajo Nation Government Website Navajo Power Blue Zones Website The School of Greatness: Interview with Rob Murgatroud Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

Welcome to the Collective Resilience: We Rise Podcast, which shares stories and strategies to inspire action to build resilience and community transformation. Christine Gyovai is passionate about working with communities across the nation -- working with them to take action toward resilience and transformation. She is a business owner, wife, mother, and paddle boarder bringing to light leaders and members transforming their communities. In this first episode, Christine dives into the meaning of resilience, points of inspiration, and a sneak peak of the incredible guest speakers who will appear on upcoming episodes. We Rise will help community leaders and members learn to forge a new path towards creating resilience and true transformation. One person at a time. One community at a time. One region at a time. Together, we rise. Links and Resources: We Rise Podcast Website Clinch River Valley Initiative Dialogue + Design Associates Institute for Engagement and Negotiation Marie Forleo Interviews Dr. James Gordon Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.

On this episode of Deep Cuts & Coffee, we chat with world traveler, Venue/Artist Manager for the music non-profit The Front Porch, and Singer-Songwriter and front woman of Charlottesville, VA based Rock and Soul band, Dropping Julia. We talk about how we've been working on ourselves and attempting to stay mentally and emotionally healthy during COVID, how tambourine and shaker tracks are often under appreciated in the studio and live, reminisce on regional cover shows Mockstars and Dead Air, and how lucky larger acts are to be able to sleep in their bus before shows. This episode is sponsored by our friends over at the SWVA based outdoor brand, Green Cove Collective. They make incredible hats and socks, and have a wide variety of other goods to meet your outdoor adventure needs. Use the code DEEPCUTS15 at checkout to receive 15% off your order (now through 12/31/2020).