North Georgia Life Podcast
This podcast is created to connect people in the North Georgia region with lifestyle components (ie restaurants, activities, & organizations) -- and the people and stories behind them -- to make life a little better. We want to unearth some hidden gems in our area, provide ideas for day trips, ways to feel better & explore places to reconnect with the people you love to spend your life with! If you'd like to be more involved in what we're doing, or have ideas for featured podcasts/episodes, please email is at northgeorgialifepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
"What if the 'experts' are wrong?"
"What if they're 'in there'?"
"What if they're ALL 'in there'?"
If you're in the North Georgia area and have anyone you know affected or impacted by Autism -- or know people who are actively serving in any capacity to help this part of the population -- this episode may very well change the rest of your life. Austin Moore is ...
Your day-dream of having your own farm, a healthier life, & eating food that heals vs hurts you may not be as far away as you think! Hopewell Farms GA is a regenerative farm in North Georgia that is 100% organic, non-GMO, pesticide-free, chemical-free... all the free! The farm started with a former commercial banker who had a dream of helping heal the land, feed local families high-quality, healthy, nutritient-rich food -- an...
A lot of us wish life had a little more 'with' in life, but that's especially true for one group of people; families caring for someone with special needs and/or a disability. FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) saw a need, a place & a way to come alongside families in this population -- and the FCA All-Abilities Camp was born. Regardless of your faith, background, or current place in life, there is somethin...
It's a store, it's a brand, it's a vibe, but even more than that, it's a great story! Nestled in downtown Clayton, Wander is a location that sees thousands of feet through it's doors every year and sends even more out with a smile and a renewed love for all-things North Georgia.
Tucked away in North Georgia is NoGa Wild... a 60ac property featuring all-things-animals is a great stop for a variety of animals enthusiasts. There are almost more functions of NoGA Wild than there are animals at the property, but don't take our word for it... go see it yourself! A great stop for enjoying beautiful North Ga!
Every coffee shop has a unique story; Because Coffee in Dawsonville has that and then some! A group of friends has found a way to not only start a business together, but that business is growing, expanding, and helping change lives both locally and around the planet. With multiple locations already open and more expansion on the way, the owners and partnership of Because Coffee not only still like each other, they are changing li...
We've been wanting to get this episode launched for months because it may very well be THE episode that radically transforms your health -- and thus, your life. In this episode, WellBeings founder, Blake Godbee shares what brought him into the wellness space from a life, health, & career perspective, as well as some of the stories of health transformation that are already happening for those in North Georgia simply by &ap...
Looking for the 'easy button' that will build friendships, help preserve the beauty of North Georgia, and give you some fresh air with great stories to tell? Look no further that Georgia ForestWatch! A unique non-profit in our North Georgia area that has a mission to preserve & protect the natural beauty that we call 'home', specifically the national forest🌳. Have a listen and check out their upcoming e...
While Bryan is not related to the champ Evander, he has built a system for helping pretty much anyone, pretty much anywhere, become a champion of their health, fitness, and lifestyle. Bryan is relatively new to the North Georgia area, but has found a unique niche to helping people in all stages of life close the chapters of frustration and failing and begin writing a better story of life, health, and fitness in a way that actually...
A "hidden gem" doesn't begin to describe this property or the operation that is Project Chimps. Nestled in the outskirts of Blue Ridge, GA., this wildlife sanctuary is unlike any you'll have experienced before and is one of those experiences you'll be talking about for years to come. We share a few laughs, a few marking moments, and a few stories from the properties past, present, and future that will mak...
If you wish some version of the sitcom "Cheers" came back to life in the modern era, enter Blue 42 in Dahlonega, GA. Situated walking distance from the historic Dahlonega Square and University of North Georgia, this is what I have dubbed a "new staple" in the North GA landscape. Great coffee, locally grown cannabis products sold responsibly to help those who need the healing side of the plant-properties, and a...
If you need a day to slow down, breathe deep over some divine scenery with your adult beverage of choice, you'll be hard-pressed (that's a vintner pun) to find a better place than Living Water Winery & Vineyard in Blairsville, GA. Then again, if your flavor is turning the dial up a little on the festivities with a glass of wine -- or craft beer -- or a wine-cocktails... this is also the place! If you don't beli...
Good coffee is one thing. REALLY good coffee that REALLY helps people -- well, that's in a class of it's own. Phoenix Roasters started out with a mission to help hurting people, morphed into a world-class coffee company, and has been doing both for years now -- not just here in North Georgia, but around the world as well! Get inspired to 'make a living' through making it more about a life worth living and a l...
If you're looking to make your day better, Dahlonega Healing Herds is the 'easy-button' in North Georgia. As one of the newer non-profits, this organization is already helping heal both donkeys and people in ways that will continue to blossom over the coming years. And our TikTok handle is @there_is_good_realtors :)
Ever wanted to know where honey producers get started? This is your behind the curtains look at how a former pastor and his wife became one of the faces of local honey in North Georgia. Such a great story about the power of one relationship and one conversation helping shape life for the better!!
This is a recorded session of me answering questions from current college students at the University of North Georgia surrounding all-things-real-estate-and-economy . Even if you're not in college, there's something here for everyone... I can pretty much guarantee!
As Fall rolls in, everyone is looking for that North Georgia 'hole-in-the-wall' location to stop in at going to/from the scenic views for authentic, local handcrafted everything. This-be-that! Cowboy Bob's has just about everything for your taste buds to put the exclamation mark on a perfect day in North Georgia!
With multiple locations in the North Georgia area, NoFo is a small business that's making big waves... and doing it in and through what has been a extremely challenging time for a lot of small businesses. Not only is NoFo making headlines in their creations behind the bar, they have built their business and brand focused on excellence in something else that's worth taking notes on... 'community'. This episode ...
If joy, purpose, or fulfillment are at all lacking in your day-to-day, or you just want to help spread more around, this is an episode you'll want to tune into! Creative Enterprises is a non-profit that serves multiple different needs and areas of the adult disabilities and special needs community. With decades of history serving families in our North Georgia community, Creative is one of those organizations specializing in ...
Our family has made Wildwood Outfitters an annual tradition for the last 6-7yrs... and if you go, you probably will too! A chance to slow down, make some great memories, reconnect with whoever you're with, & enjoy the beauty that is 'North GA' from one of our famous waterways... The Chattahoochee River! We're always glad we went and we're always excited to go back!
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