Good Neighbor Podcast: Tri-Cities

What makes Samantha Gray with Theatre Bristol a good neighbor?

Step behind the curtain as we explore the remarkable 60-year history of Theatre Bristol with Executive Director Samantha Gray. From its humble beginnings in the home kindergarten of a Juilliard-educated visionary to its current status as a thriving community institution with three performance venues, Theater Bristol has brought the magic of live performance to the Tri-Ci...

What makes Ramona Schwartz with Kidding Around Asheville a good neighbor?

Laughter echoes through a brewery as Nigerian dwarf goats hop playfully onto the backs of yoga practitioners – this is the healing magic of Kidding Around Asheville, created by Ramona Schwartz. After working as a home health nurse during COVID's darkest days, caring for patients who couldn't access ventilators, Ramona found herself desperately needin...

What makes Stephen Opper with Asheville Pain and Performance a good neighbor?

Ever wondered if the pain you're living with is truly permanent? In this revealing conversation, Stephen Opper of Asheville Pain and Performance challenges the notion that chronic discomfort is something we must simply accept.

Stephen takes us through his unexpected journey into medical massage and bodywork, which began with his fascination with Chines...

What makes Erin Lowndes with Plain with Sprinkles Events a good neighbor?

When Erin Lowndes hired a traditional wedding planner for her own 2017 wedding, she discovered a critical gap in the industry. As a self-described "non-traditional person," she felt the disconnect between rigid wedding conventions and her authentic self. This experience sparked a vision that would eventually become Plain With Sprinkles Events—a weddi...

What makes Molly Rhoades with Into the Wild Retreat a good neighbor? 

Ever dreamed of trading your office chair for a camp chair, fluorescent lights for starry skies, and climate control for a fresh mountain breeze? Join Skip Mauney as he welcomes Molly Rhoades, owner of Into the Wild Retreat, who brings glamping to new heights in the pristine mountains of Ashe County, North Carolina.

Molly's journey from dedicated edu...

What makes Ryan and Pamela Crick  with McMillan Farms LLC a good neighbor?

Faith moves mountains—and sometimes it helps purchase farms. When Ryan Crick mentioned his dream of creating a retreat to a landowner, he was told the property would never be sold. A year later, that same owner called with surprising news: "The Lord told me to sell you this farm."

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Tennessee, McMillan F...

What makes Dr. Stan Setzer with Align Chiropractic a good neighbor?

Discover the surprising truth about chiropractic care with Dr. Stan Setzer, owner of Align Chiropractic in Weaverville, North Carolina. If you've dismissed chiropractic as just "back cracking," this conversation will completely transform your understanding of this healing discipline.

Dr. Stan shatters the common misconception that chiropracto...

What makes Connie Bergman with Talloni Of Asheville a good neighbor?

What happens when a finance executive decides to open a luxury boutique? For Connie Bergman, owner of Talloni of Asheville, it became a 19-year journey of community connection and resilience. 

Describing herself as "the most blessed woman in the world," Connie shares the unexpected path that led her to establish her "frivolous, fun boutique&...

What makes Kim Broshar and Michelle Nailen with Hello, Gorgeous! Professional Bra Fitting & More a good neighbor?

"Everything changes when they get a bra that really fits—their facial expression, their posture, how they feel about themselves." Meet Kim Broshar and Michelle Nailen, two former educators who transformed their 25 years of teaching experience into a mission to help women find comfort and confidence through ...

What makes Derrick Marrs with Bancroft Gospel Ministry a good neighbor?

Meet Derrick Marrs, Executive Director of Bancroft Gospel Ministry, a century-old organization that's far more than just a children's Bible camp. Tucked away on 22 acres in Kingsport, Tennessee, this multifaceted ministry serves churches and believers through three distinct branches - each addressing different community needs.

Discover how Ban...

What makes Wendy Newman with Wendy Newman Designs a good neighbor?

Creativity has a way of evolving in unexpected directions, as exemplified by Wendy Newman's remarkable 51-year journey through fashion design and photography. What began as a desire to do something different with her photographs blossomed into Wendy Newman Designs, a business creating stunning wearable art through an innovative mandala technique.

Wendy ...

What makes Jacqueline Mercer with Baldwin Financial Services a good neighbor?

Trustworthiness, confidentiality, and professionalism – these are the values that drive Baldwin Financial Services according to founder Jacqueline Mercer. What started as a passion project helping a local business owner has transformed into a thriving financial services company dedicated to supporting small businesses navigate their financial journeys.

What makes Alexandria Monque with Noir Collective a good neighbor?

Ever wondered what happens when a teenager's vision meets a mother's experience? Alexandria Monque never planned on launching a business during the tumultuous year of 2020, yet today she co-owns Noir Collective, a thriving hub for Black entrepreneurship in Asheville's historic district known as "the Block."

The story unfolds with ref...

What makes Jocelyn Hunter with Twickenham House a good neighbor?

Tucked away in the breathtaking mountains of Western North Carolina sits Twickenham House, a wedding and events venue with a story as unique as the ceremonies it hosts. What began as a beloved family retreat has organically evolved into one of the region's premier wedding destinations through sixteen years of attentive listening and thoughtful growth.

Own...

What makes Rocco Valluzzo wiith Hick’s White Top Campground a good neighbor?

Ever wonder what it's like running a campground that hosts hundreds of passionate NASCAR fans? Rocco Valluzzo pulls back the curtain on Hicks White Top Campground, revealing the midnight phone calls from excited race fans, the round-the-clock service during race weekends, and the year-round work that goes unnoticed by most visitors.

"Abou...

What makes Heidi Plant and Kelly Detample with Recline and Unwind Social Spa a good neighbor?

Ever wondered what would happen if two veteran massage therapists with decades of luxury spa experience decided to completely reimagine the massage experience? Heidi Plant and Kelly DeTample did exactly that when they created Recline and Unwind Social Spa in Asheville, North Carolina – proudly declaring it "the world's first socia...

What makes Matthew Moore with Hellbender Outfitters a good neighbor?

Ready to experience the great outdoors without breaking the bank? Meet Matthew Moore, owner of Hellbender Outfitters, who's challenging everything you thought you knew about outdoor gear accessibility.

Drawing from his experience as a US Forest Service wilderness technician, Matthew recognized a crucial gap in the market. His colleagues—who as he puts...

What makes Alyssa Enriquez with Asheville Massage and Bodywork a good neighbor?

Meet Alyssa Enriquez, the visionary behind Asheville Massage and Bodywork, who transformed her career from corporate accounting to building a thriving wellness enterprise that's redefining massage therapy in Western North Carolina.

Alyssa's remarkable journey began eight years ago with just herself and a portable massage table. What st...

What makes Michael Brasunas  with Awakening the Spirit Healing Arts and Bodywork Therapy a good neighbor?

What happens when physical touch becomes a gateway to deeper healing? Michael Brasunas, owner of Awakening the Spirit Healing Arts and Bodywork Therapy, reveals the extraordinary potential that lies within each of us during this enlightening conversation.

With over 20 years of experience as a massage therapist and bodyw...