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Podcast RaleighDr. Paul Baker, CAM (Contemporary Art Museum) RaleighAs the Executive Director of CAM Raleigh, Dr. Paul Baker's goal is not just to display thought-provoking art, it's also to help develop new artists and bring art to communities outside Raleigh's city lines. Today, Dr. Baker talks about those goals, why he's so passionate about art, what's going on at CAM today, and how the CAM team chooses what to display.---Dr. Paul Baker is the Executive Director of CAM Raleigh.For more video episodes, follow along on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/Or subscribe to Podcast Raleigh o...
2024-04-3043 min
Podcast RaleighJenn McEwen, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake CountyJenn McEwan transformed her love of arts and performing into a career of supporting artists and performers, and uplifting the community through art. Today she shares her journey to becoming the head of the United Arts Council, and gives us inside information on what's ahead on the Raleigh and Wake County art scene.---Jenn McEwen is the President and CEO of the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.For more video episodes, follow along on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/Or subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite...
2024-04-1151 min
Podcast RaleighOrage Quarles III, 16-Year News & Observer PublisherOrage Quarles served as President and Publisher for the News & Oberserver for sixteen years, and has been on just about every Board you can think of, both locally and nationally, including the North Carolina Museum of History, the Dix Park Conservancy, and the UNC School of Media and Journalism Foundation. Today we talk to Orage about the importance of media, what newspapers got wrong in the last quarter century, and the importance of Raleigh getting Dix Park right. For more video episodes, follow along on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/Or...
2024-03-0753 min
Podcast RaleighErnest Dollar, City of Raleigh MuseumErnest Dollar calls himself a professional hoarder, but he's actually a historian who has overseen the City of Raleigh Museum , the Pope House, and other important historical sites for over a decade, and whose role is expanding to help preserve and educate on even more of the city's history. We talked to Ernest about the role of museums and historians, some of his favorite exhibits, and whether he's ever felt like Indiana Jones in an effort to track down a Raleigh artifact. Tune in to hear about the state of museums, what happens to all...
2024-01-3157 min
Podcast RaleighMeg Paradise, Umbrella Dry BarMeg Paradise has nothing against the Raleigh bar scene. Far from it! She was an enthusiastic participant in Raleigh's nightlife, but when she became pregnant, she gained a new perspective on what life without alcohol might look like. Meg went from a fear of missing out, to wondering if a healthier (but still fun) lifestyle was possible.A lot of thinking and dreaming later, and she was developing spirit free-cocktails, serving them from a shack in a garden center. Today we chat with Meg, from The Commons in the Wells Fargo building, about her journey...
2023-11-1456 min
Podcast RaleighTerrance Ruth, Professor and Student of the CommunityTerrance Ruth is one of those people in Raleigh who seems to be everywhere at all times. He's been a public school teacher and administrator, a college professor, a policy evaluator, a foundation founder, and a mayoral candidate. But how would he describe himself? First and foremost, a student of the community. Today we talk about policy and politics, where the two align, and also where they don't. Plus what can we do in the Raleigh community to truly make a difference at the local level?Terrance Ruth | Website | Illogical by Truth Podcast | Instagram
2023-10-2454 min
Podcast RaleighAngela Salamanca: Centro, Ex-Voto, & the Day of the Dead 5KAs a high schooler in Columbia, Angela Salamanca had no idea where Raleigh was. Fast forward 30 years later, Angela is one of the most influential chefs and entrepreneurs in our community, owning Centro and Gallo Pelon in downtown Raleigh, as well as Ex Voto in the Durham Food Hall.Plus she's the founder of the Day of the Dead 5K (coming October 28th, 2023!).Today Angela shares all about how and why she came to the United States, how she ended up in Raleigh, taking advantage of opportunities that came her way, and how she's giving...
2023-10-101h 01
Podcast RaleighAdrienne Cole, Raleigh ChamberGet ready to dive into the vibrant world of Raleigh with our special guest today, Adrienne Cole, the President and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber isn't just about stuffy business talk – it's all about fun, support, advocacy, and community-building!Join us as we uncover the many facets of the Chamber. Sure, they're experts in economic development, but they're also your go-to source for boosting member businesses, championing crucial causes, and unlocking leadership opportunities that'll supercharge your career. Plus, they're tackling the real-deal challenges facing our community, from growth spurts to infrastructure makeovers, al...
2023-09-2853 min
Podcast RaleighDonald Thompson, The Diversity MovementToday we welcome Donald Thompson, serial entrepreneur, investor, author of Underestimated: A CEO’s Unlikely Path to Success, host of the High Octane Leadership Podcast, and CEO of The Diversity Movement.Don has so much going on that’s making a difference in both the Triangle business community and the nation at large - and the accolades are starting to pile up. He was recently named EY Southeast Entrepreneur of the Year, was awarded the Phil Freelon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity Award from the Raleigh Chamber, and received an honorary doctorate from William Peace University. For someone who...
2023-09-0656 min
Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate TaylorGrit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 2 Episode 4 - Ashton Hayes🎙️ Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 2: Episode 4 🎙️Join us today for a live session of Grit & Grace Leadership Talks with Kate Taylor Series 2! 🌟 We’re thrilled to have Ashton Hayes, who runs Willow Tree Wellbeing private practice and training for social workers. 🧠💪In this episode 4, we’ll delve into how Ashton built her way to success. Want to know what she has to say to those who want to know more? If so, you must not miss this episode! 🎧Tune in and be ready to unlock the secrets of balancing Grit & Grace in leadership and life.The podcast series "Grit & Grace Leade...
2023-08-2427 min
Podcast RaleighPreeti Waas, Cheeni Indian Food EmporiumSome of you may know Preeti Waas as a 2023 James Beard nominated chef for her work at Cheeni Indian Food Emporium in North Raleigh. Or maybe you know her for Cheeni's famous chocolate chip cookies. What you probably don't know is the path Preeti took to get where she is today - how she uncovered her love of baking, lessons she learned starting a restaurant in Oklahoma, and the shady business situation she found herself in as she tried to find her footing in the Raleigh market.For the full video episode, follow along on Y...
2023-08-2354 min
Podcast RaleighLes Stewart, Trophy BrewingToday's guest is Les Stewart, a builder, tinkerer, doer, and chief beverage officer and co-owner of Trophy Brewing. Les tells us how he started making beer, what the growing and waning trends in the alcohol industry are, and if you give him enough time, he'll give you dissertations on how to make a proper tomato sandwich and the movie Steel Magnolias. For the full video episode, follow along on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Podcast_Raleigh/Or subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you...
2023-08-0957 min
Podcast RaleighLauren Kennedy Brady, Theatre RaleighToday, Lauren Kennedy Brady shares her journey from a successful Broadway career to making great theater in her hometown. Hear her touching memories of growing up in Raleigh, filled with shows, Broadway weekends, and the magic of theater. Tune in to find out about Theatre Raleigh's new state-of-the-art facility and exciting future programming - including an announcement of a Broadway actress that had Ashton and Hayes jumping out of their seats! Subscribe to Podcast Raleigh on your favorite podcast sites so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoy it we'd love for you to rate o...
2023-07-2643 min
Becoming an AMHSW - The PodcastEthical Private Practice for Social WorkersIn this week's episode we speak to Joanne Cotterill about ethical private practice for social workers. This episode covers topics that will interest social workers who are don't yet have their accreditation as well as social workers who are already AMHSW's.
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2023-05-2221 min
Podcast RaleighJonathan Melton, City Council member at-largeJonathan Melton is serving in his second term as an at-large member of the Raleigh City Council, serving on the Economic Development & Innovation and Transportation & Transit Committees. He was inspired by seeing other young leaders run for and take office, and saw a need for the city to have more varying voices making decisions. And calling back on his time as an NC State student, he thinks people in Raleigh can and should have everything they need within walking distance.We had a great conversation that touched on two big Raleigh topics: affordable housing and community engagement...
2023-02-2359 min
Podcast RaleighJohnny Hackett of Black Dollar NC, Black Friday Market and The FactoryJohnny Hackett had a successful stint in the corporate world before deciding to seek out work that had more meaning. This led to the founding of #BlackDollarNC, a black owned business directory, the Black Friday Market, a retail store hosting goods from 60+ small businesses, and The Factory, and co-working and manufacturing space.We talked to Johnny about all of these ventures, their successes and challenges, and what their future looks like. We also talked to him about impressing Diddy and why he's the "cool" uncle to his niece, at least currently.Please support Steele Residential, wh...
2023-02-051h 05
Podcast RaleighSPECIAL: Office Talk with Raleigh Magazine, Raleigh's Best RestaurantsWe plan to roll out new Podcast Raleigh episodes soon, but in the mean time we’re kicking off the year with a Podcast Swap! Today’s episode will be from Raleigh Magazine’s Office Talk podcast. Raleigh Magazine Publisher Gina Stephens (a Podcast Raleigh guest--check out the episode!) discusses some of the top Raleigh restaurants, including which one they chose as THE best restaurant of 2022. Currently over on the Office Talk pod, they’re running our episode on affordable housing and the Raleigh Area Land Trust with Rhett Fussell. Be sure to subscribe to Raleigh Magazine’s office talk podcas...
2023-01-0319 min
Inside Social WorkSupporting Social Workers with their accreditation pathway with Ashton Hayes Ashton talks us through some steps you can take to work towards your accreditation. She shares some of the resources that she's developed, including her accredited Mental Health Social Worker roadmap, which is part of an ebook series, private Facebook group that she has, as well as her consultation and training We talk about supervision and what we wish we knew when we were first starting out and the importance of that. Guest bioAshton is a an...
2022-11-1744 min
Podcast RaleighDr. Brian Ralph, William Peace UniversityIt's been almost a decade since Peace College became William Peace University and, since 2015, its leader under the new banner has been Dr. Brian Ralph. We talked to him about the school's diverse student body and array of academic studies, its focus on immersive learning, the expansion of arts and athletic programs, the growth of the North Person and Seaboard neighborhoods, and how having daughters in college made him a better school president.Please support the businesses who support us: Papa Murphy's Take N Bake Pizza of Wake County and Steele Residential.Subscribe...
2022-05-0554 min
Podcast RaleighCody Charland & Meetal Shah, Raleigh Sister CitiesCan you name Raleigh's Sister Cities? Do you know what it means to be Sister Cities? And did you know you (yes, YOU) have the ability to help start a Sister City relationship? Cody Charland, President, and Meetal Shah, Development Director, want to take Raleigh Sister Cities--a program that started in the 1980's--and grow it even bigger. More Sister City relationships, more people involved, more of the city's problems tackled by looking abroad (and helping folks around the globe tackle their problems as well).We talked to them about our current Sister Cities (and upcoming future ones), w...
2022-04-211h 00
Podcast RaleighAshley Campbell, Blanchard Community Law ClinicAshley Campbell grew up watching Perry Mason on TV, so it was no surprise that she followed her dream and became a lawyer. Along the way she discovered her passion: helping ensure everyone has access to representation in the justice system. Now--after a decorated career in real estate law with Ragsdale Liggett--that passion is her singular focus as she leads the Blanchard Community Law Clinic, part of Campbell University's law school, where she also teaches. The clinic is where future attorneys help people in the community who may need help affording, accessing, and understanding the justice system...
2022-04-0145 min
Podcast RaleighScott Dupree, Greater Raleigh Sports AllianceScott Dupree grew up watching and playing sports, now he brings sports to Wake County as the executive director of the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance. Sports are a major part of any city's tourism plan, and our area has a sterling reputation as event hosts. We talked to Scott about the economic impact of sports in our area, the rise of e-sports, our areas venues (including soon-to-come and wish list items) and the developments around them, all of the great sports partners the GRSA works with, and what events we host and would like to host in...
2022-03-171h 04
Podcast RaleighMarchell Adams-David, City ManagerAs City Manager, Marchell Adams-David is responsible for a lot of employees (about 9,000) who serve a lot of people (about a half a million citizens, plus a few hundred thousand more who work and play here). So when she hires people to work for the City of Raleigh--she has one of three roles selected by the City Council, the rest are hired, directly or indirectly, by her--she looks for the one trait that she thinks is most important, and a trait you'll find in her: a love for the work of helping Raleigh be the best it can be.
2022-02-241h 02
Podcast RaleighRhett Fussell, Raleigh Area Land TrustRhett Fussell is a transportation engineer, but when he bought some real estate he realized something important: it's not that feasible for everyone to purchase real estate. That sent him down a path that eventually led to him becoming a founder and interim director of the Raleigh Area Land Trust. RALT is Wake County's first land trust; there are land trusts in several U.S. cities including Durham and Chapel Hill.We learn about what land trusts are, how they work, and why they can be one piece of the affordable housing puzzle solution. Rhett also shares...
2022-02-1058 min
Podcast RaleighMitchell Silver, VP of Urban Planning at McAdamsIt's not hyperbole to say Mitchell Silver is one of the most experienced, most respected city planners in the world. And for a second time, we've got him right here in Raleigh.Silver helped develop Raleigh's comprehensive plan as its chief planning officer before moving to New York City to serve as Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation. Now he's returned to Raleigh as a principal at McAdams, but his passion for making Raleigh the best city it can be hasn't changed. Hear his thoughts on the comprehensive plan then and now, what he's learned...
2022-01-2659 min
Podcast RaleighTinu Diver, Filmmaker "This Belongs To Us"Tinu Diver is an attorney, writer, community activist and filmmaker who went from tinkering with a camera to make her first movie in elementary school in Maryland to being featured at the Sundance Film Festival. In between, she graduated from UNC's Creative Writing Program and UNC Law and pursued (and continues to pursue) a number of different interests, including a return to filmmaking.She has done shorter films on the tradition of quilting and NC's Highway 98 and her current project is her biggest film yet. "This Belongs To Us" explores southern, Black, female craft beer brewers in...
2022-01-121h 09
Podcast RaleighEric Woodall, NC TheatreUp until barely a week before North Carolina Theatre's "9 to 5" opened--its first large production since pandemic restrictions began in 2020--Eric Woodall, the show's director and NCT's Producing Artistic Director, hadn't even seen the faces of all the cast members, since they were still practicing in masks. The precautions, the long layoff, the "what ifs" of constantly testing waiting for results are all part of getting back to the stage. But they're balanced by an excitement and enthusiasm to be back to performing before live audiences.Eric has seen the development of Raleigh's theater scene over 40 years and...
2021-10-1248 min
Sales CoachHow do I work with Revenue Enablement w/ Ashton WilliamsToday, I’m talking with Ashton Williams, Revenue Enablement Manager at ADA Inc. And it’s those two words in Ashton’s title that form the basis for today’s episode: Revenue Enablement. You might know it as Sales Enablement but even then: - You may not have access to Sales Enablement professionals - You might know what Revenue Enablement or Sales Enablement is - You may not know how to enlist their help So in today’s episode:
2021-08-0523 min
Podcast RaleighKristen Hess, HH ArchitectureKristen Hess didn't always knew she wanted to work in architecture, but she always knew she should be in charge. Once she discovered an architect is akin to being the conductor of a symphony--bringing out the best of all the various players to create a piece--she knew it was for her. And once she came to Raleigh to study design at N.C. State, she never left.Now she leads a firm that is helping shape what our city and state (and beyond) will look like for generations. The firm she founded and leads, HH Architecture, has...
2021-06-041h 00
Podcast RaleighGordon Grubb, Grubb VenturesAs with any business venture, when deciding how to approach a project developers have to think about whether or not it's profitable. Gordon Grubb and his team almost always have a second, maybe equally as important issue to ponder: what will their neighbors think? When Grubb left running his family business to start Grubb Ventures in the early 2000s, he did so in part to focus on projects that were close to home. Among the benefits were more time to spend with his family (and whatever handful of professional and philanthropic boards he is serving on at...
2021-05-071h 10
Podcast RaleighSarah & Jeff Shepherd, Heights House HotelHave you ever constantly walked or driven passed a piece of property and thought, "You know what would be perfect here?" Sarah Shepherd had that same thought and, with the help of her husband Jeff, has turned withering Boylan Heights house Montford Hall into a stunning boutique hotel and event space: Heights House.We talked to Sarah and Jeff about the history of the property, the process of obtaining it and renovating it and what to expect when it starts serving guests in May. Our topics ranged from the trivial, but necessary ("is it haunted?") to the m...
2021-04-141h 00
Podcast RaleighAaron Thomas, WRAL TV reporterWhen a pivot during college sent him on a track from studying political science to broadcast journalism, Aaron Thomas already had an idea of where the best place to be a TV reporter might be: at WRAL, the local news station he grew up watching. Having now been a reporter at a few other local new stations outside of North Carolina, Thomas now has an even greater appreciation for the Triangle market he gets to cover.We talked to him about the journey to television, where Raleigh ranks as a place to be a news reporter and...
2021-04-0258 min
Podcast RaleighSumit Vohra, Lonerider BeerSumit Vohra would likely be successful at whatever business he chose to run--he's smart, hard-working, dedicated to his community and philanthropic. So he chose beer. Or maybe it chose him. What began as a hobby became a side project when he was still working in the tech world. And eventually that side project became today's Lonerider: a Raleigh brewery with 3 locations in the Triangle (and recently announced plans for a 4th) and a multi-state distributorship.We talked about to Sumit about naming beers, what the term "craft beer" even means the days, and what Raleigh can do...
2021-03-1854 min
Podcast RaleighCarly Jones, Program Director at N.C. Arts Council; PerformerAs a child, you could find Carly Jones pretending she was on Star Search (playing the role of both host and contestant), so it's no surprise that she ended up as a performer. She's played to international audiences and still performs music, theatre and opera on stages across the Triangle and beyond.Later came the realization that she is not just passionate about performing, but about the arts themselves--their power to deliver messages, strengthen communities and influence society. That's how she found herself drawn to the work of the North Carolina Arts Council--which supports and grows all...
2021-02-181h 08
Podcast RaleighMike Maniscalco, Carolina Hurricanes play by play voiceMike Maniscalco grew up and went to college in Buffalo, New York in a time when the Carolina Hurricanes didn’t even exist. His first visit to Raleigh was to see a hockey game....as a fan of the Canes' opponent. But a radio job made him a full-time Raleigh resident, followed by a move to the TV side reporting for the Hurricanes, and now he has become only the second person to call Canes games full-time for television (the T V broadcasts are also simulcast on radio).We asked Mike about his career, whether working in sp...
2021-02-111h 09
Podcast RaleighDr. Lindsay Zanno, Head of Paleontology NC Museum of Natural SciencesDr. Lindsay Zanno is the Head of Paleontology at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and an associate research professor in biological sciences at N.C. State University. She's also as passionate about educating the public on the scientific process and instilling trust in the people and institutions who test and research as she is her own chosen field of paleontology. You can sense her excitement for her work when she describes the museum's upcoming "Dueling Dinosaurs" exhibit (scheduled to open in 2022) that will not only teach visitors about dinosaurs and dino fossils, but allow people...
2021-01-1958 min
Chaotic CreationsEpisode 17 - Jo Ashton (feat. Dee from Critical Misses et al.)Jo Ashton is a vampire who is working to overthrow the bloodsucking capitalists. Topics discussed include archaic words for cows, rebels with a cause, and whether or not you can polish an egg. This Week’s Guest:Dee: https://twitter.com/ItsDaRiddler Website (Character Sheets! Transcripts!)https://www.chaoticpod.com/ Patreon (Help support us!)https://www.patreon.com/chaoticpod Critical Misses (Watch with other listeners!)https://www.twitch.tv/CriticalMisses Discord (Chats...
2021-01-061h 24
Podcast RaleighThomas Sayre, artist and co-founder of Clearscapes, Part 2Trying to learn all about Thomas Sayre's life and works in one podcast episode? Impossible! So we're back with Part 2 of our conversation with Sayre, who has been incredibly influential in shaping what Raleigh looks like today. Be sure to check out Part 1 of the interview, where we discuss his relationship with Steve Schuster and their design firm Clearscapes.In Part 2, we explore how Sayre evolved into the artist he is today, and dig deep (pun intended) into his famous earthcasting technique, now one of his signature styles. And what seemed like an innocent question about monoliths t...
2020-12-2256 min
Podcast RaleighThomas Sayre, artist and co-founder of Clearscapes, Part 1If someone asked you to close your eyes and picture Raleigh, there's a pretty good chance Thomas Sayre will be involved in the image your mind conjures up. Maybe it's the Shimmer Wall on the back of the Raleigh Convention Center. Perhaps Gyre (read: the rings) out at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Possibly one the countless buildings his firm Clearscapes has designed.We linked up with Sayre recently to discuss his life and work and ended up with over two hours of rich conversation, so we've divided into a two-part episode. In Part 1 we discuss...
2020-12-121h 18
Podcast RaleighCassandra Deck-Brown, Raleigh Police ChiefDid Cassandra Deck-Brown believe she would ascend to the role of Chief when she first joined the Raleigh Police Department in 1987? Not necessarily. But she certainly didn't rule out that possibility, a show of confidence she flashed in her first interview to join the department. In 2013 she became the first Black woman to attain the role of Raleigh Police Chief, yet another in a long line of trailblazing positions she assumed within the department.Of course, 2020 has been a year like no other starting with a pandemic that altered every police operation and continuing with protests that...
2020-11-111h 08
Podcast RaleighDavid Menconi, Music Writer/CriticJust like it's hard to study any kind of music in American history without finding some tie to North Carolina, it's hard to have followed any kind of music in North Carolina over the past 3 decades and not found some tie to David Menconi. He was a music writer and critic for the News & Observer for almost 30 years, and in that time became as much a part of the music scene as he was a chronicler. Beyond his main gig, he found bylines in many major publications and college alumni mags, stacked up multiple NC Press Association awards, and...
2020-10-231h 01
Podcast RaleighDamon Circosta (Part 2), Executive Director of the AJ Fletcher FoundationGiven the chance, Damon Circosta would love to talk to you about his recreational pursuits: surfing, frisbee, walking and, currently, slack lining. Fortunately he is equally passionate about his work as the Executive Director of the AJ Fletcher Foundation, a long-standing organization in Raleigh that originally mostly benefitted the arts but now serves a broader purpose of supports an array of charities in and around North Carolina.Damon also serves as the chair of the State Board of Elections, which you can hear about in part 1 of our conversation with Damon.Please support the businesses...
2020-10-0937 min
Podcast RaleighJessica McDonald, NC Courage/USWNT forwardShe's an athlete. A mother. A Black woman. A World Cup Champion. As Jess McDonald puts it: "I fall under a huge amount of categories." And all those categories have been highlighted in the past year and a half of competition, where McDonald has done everything from celebrate her sport's highest achievements with her son, to kneeling during the national anthem with her teammates and opponents as sports resumed during a pandemic.What she's best known for is being a really, really good soccer player--but we tried to cover all the things that make up who McDonald...
2020-09-231h 14
Podcast RaleighDamon Circosta (Part 1) Chair, NC Board of ElectionsBe honest: prior to the last couple years, did you know who was on your North Carolina State Board of Elections? (You don't have to confess it out loud.) For a number of reasons, voting, elections, ballots and how they're all organized and run have come under higher scrutiny than any time we can remember. Someone who has thought about these issues for a number of years now--even prior to holding an official position--is Damon Circosta, the current Chair of the NC Board of Elections, a guy who was thinking about free and fair elections all the...
2020-09-1146 min
Podcast RaleighStormie Forte, Raleigh City Council District D RepresentativeWhen a resignation created a vacancy on the Raleigh City Council, 54 individuals applied to be the next District D representative. The field was narrowed to a handful of folks who participated in public interviews conducted by the sitting council members, and of that group Raleigh native Stormie Forte was chosen to join the council. Once sworn in, she became the first Black female city council member in Raleigh's history.While this role is new for Forte, a lawyer who works at Obsidian Consulting Services and also hosts a radio show, getting involved in any and all things...
2020-07-2654 min
Podcast RaleighRobyn Tomlin, President and Editor of the News & ObserverIs 2020 both the most challenging and the most fulfilling year a journalist could have? Robyn Tomlin doesn't speak for all journalists, but as the President and Editor of the News & Observer and the Durham Herald-Sun and the southeast regional editor for nearly a dozen McClatchy newspapers, she can take the temperature of a newsroom. We talked to her about her role as editor, how she got started in journalism, the grim reality of the economics of newspapers, as well as the record number of people who are reading her writers' content these days. We discuss how local rep...
2020-07-161h 03
Podcast RaleighMickey Fearn, consultant for Raleigh's community engagementMickey Fearn is a delightfully charming man to talk to...but that's not why people keep calling him. Cities, governments, parks departments and college administrators all want to know what secrets Mickey has about solving community engagement and re-thinking city and park planning to reflect the needs and desires of the whole community. The latest to make him an offer is the city of Raleigh, who has tasked Mickey with helping them figure out how to best engage its citizens. He is clear about one thing: he will not be offering easy-bake solutions. He will be leading conversations, listening...
2020-06-261h 26
Podcast RaleighGreear Webb, Young Americans Protest (YAP!)Greear Webb is a rising sophomore in the Morehead-Cain program at UNC-Chapel Hill. A year ago he graduated from Sanderson High School and at that time he had already organized a Town Hall on gun violence in the wake of the Parkland, Florida School school shooting. This led to the founding of his organization YAP! (Young Americans Protest).Now, in addition to continuing his studies online while preparing for an amended fall college schedule, he's using those same skills and contacts he began in high school to be one of the leading voices of the recent and...
2020-06-121h 06
Podcast RaleighOscar Carmona, Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural ResourcesOscar Carmona started in January as the Director of Raleigh's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department after a long career working in parks in Texas. He has a passion not only for parks, but for local governments that have the flexibility and budgets to do big things with their park systems. We talked to him about learning his way around the Raleigh Parks system, how the city's parks are adjusting to the pandemic and how bird watching drew him to parks at a young age.Before the interview, we talk some more closings and cancellations, ponder what...
2020-05-221h 01
Podcast RaleighJackie Craig, The Green Chair ProjectIf you're a foster child aging out of care, a newly arrived immigrant, or a domestic abuse victim fleeing a bad situation, finding a home can be hard enough. Filling that home is a whole different challenge. Seeing this need in our community, Jackie Craig helped found The Green Chair Project, which take donations of all kinds of furniture and housewares and provides all kinds of home furnishings for our neighbors with all kinds of life situations.Ten years after its birth, Jackie remains the executive director as it has grown into a beautiful showroom on Capital...
2020-05-1453 min
Podcast RaleighEric Dorfman, North Carolina Museum of Natural SciencesEric Dorfman is an author, a professor, a scientist and in early 2020 he became the Director and CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. He also sits on the Executive Board of the International Council of Museums. He has previously served as the Director of Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and he has studied and worked and lived in California, Australia and New Zealand as well. We talk to Eric about what drew him to the job and the city of Raleigh, and a range of topics from dinosaurs to opera and, of course, the cu...
2020-05-081h 06
Podcast RaleighErin Terry, Eyes Up Here ComedyWhen Erin Terry started doing open mic stand-up comedy just before turning 30, she noticed one thing quickly and clearly: there wasn't enough space for women. So Erin consulted with some other female comics, and decided she was going to carve out her own space. What started in 2015 as one show, and then a once-a-month show, and then more shows, eventually became Eyes Up Here, the comedy enterprise that has given a mic to over 200 women comics, and stages multiple regular shows across the Triangle and in places like Asheville and Wilmington. Eyes Up Here also helps mentor and encourage...
2020-05-011h 01
Podcast RaleighSabrina Goode and Emma Liles talk Oberlin Village and Latta University Historic ParkSabrina Goode and Emma Liles are both working to preserve an important and often overlooked part of Raleigh's history: Oberlin Village, a community of African Americans near Oberlin Road that flourished after the Civil War, and Latta University, a school whose campus was at the center of the community.Goode is the Executive Director of the Friends of Oberlin Village, which works to preserve and educate people about the history of Oberlin Village. Miles is a City of Raleigh Park Planner, and is overseeing the planning of Latta University Historic Park. We talked to both women about...
2020-04-241h 10
Podcast RaleighMayor Mary-Ann Baldwin talking coronavirus impactAround the time we should have been assessing Mary-Ann Baldwin's first 100 days on the job as Raleigh's mayor, everything changed as the novel coronavirus and COVID-19 became the biggest issue locally and globally.Mayor Baldwin was kind enough to join us again (our first repeat guest!), this time to talk specifically about how the coronavirus is affecting life in Raleigh, where we stand currently, and planning for re-opening and recovery. Baldwin talks very soberingly about things like a crushing wave of rent payments and a difficult road for small businesses, but she also talks about very real...
2020-04-1350 min
Podcast RaleighGina Stephens, Raleigh MagazineWhen Gina Stephens was a television producer and got dropped in a new city, one of her first moves was to grab a city magazine to try to learn about the town. After getting out of TV and having worked with a few different publications in North Carolina, in 2015 she decided the time was perfect to create that magazine for Raleigh that she would have loved to have picked up as a new-to-Raleigh television producer: Raleigh Magazine.Five years later and Raleigh Magazine's mix of short, informative stories on what's happening and longer features on people doing...
2020-04-0944 min
Podcast RaleighDr. Scott Ralls, President of Wake Technical Community CollegeDr. Scott Ralls says in order to truly appreciate everything that goes on at Wake Tech, you have to see it in person. In fact, for Ralls, who assumed his role as president of the school in April 2019, seeing technology in action is what drew him to working in community colleges in the first place. Unfortunately, we're an audio-only podcast, so we have to settle for his descriptions (and then take him up on his offer to visit!) and some astounding statistics on how widespread Wake Tech's reach and connections are in our community. We talked about Wake Tech's...
2020-03-121h 15
Podcast RaleighNancy McFarlane, Raleigh's 35th MayorNancy McFarlane served four terms as Raleigh's mayor from 2011-2019. It's safe to say that when she first arrived in Raleigh she had no idea she'd end up being the face of the city--in fact, she wasn't even sure she wanted to stay! But stay she did, and she became active in her neighborhood and her children's schools (all while starting her own business), and then her friends' political campaigns and, eventually, her own.She sat down to talk with Podcast Raleigh about what led her into public service, the challenges of being the new person on...
2020-03-061h 25
Podcast RaleighVanessa Crow, Complete Count Census Committee Chair, League of Women Voters of Wake CountyVanessa Crow sees her job as a parent as more than packing lunches and registering for camps. Her interest in public policy--she's a graduate student at N.C. State--arises ultimately from trying to do her part to make the world the best possible place it can be for those who come after her, including her offspring. Which is how she can be so passionate about something as seemingly mundane--yet of great importance--as the U.S. Census. As chair of the Complete Count Census Committee of the League of Women Voters of Wake County, Crow is trying to make sure...
2020-02-2859 min
Podcast RaleighRafael Baptista, Community Economic Development for City of RaleighRafael Baptista likes to help people. He does it in his "free" time by volunteering for the Red Cross and working as a collegiate soccer official. And he does it every day in Raleigh's Office of Economic Development and Innovation, helping individuals and small businesses help grow and continue to improve Raleigh's business climate. One way his office has achieved this goal is creating the Impact Partner Grant Program which recently announced its second wave of recipients. We talked to Rafael about the grant program and other ways his office helps with business development.We also discuss...
2020-02-211h 02
Podcast RaleighKerry Painter, Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts ComplexKerry Painter has managed a lot of different event and performing art spaces in a lot of different North American cities. But the chance to run four great, distinctive spaces like Raleigh's Convention Center, Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Ret Hat Amphitheater and Coastal Credit Union Music Park are what made coming to Raleigh an opportunity too alluring to turn down. We talked to Painter about her first year managing those four city properties, what's going on there now and what the plans are for the future, including recently revealed plans to add a hotel....
2020-02-131h 11
Podcast RaleighLeVelle Moton, NC Central Men's Basketball CoachLeVelle Moton recently had his jersey retired by NC Central University, where he starred as a basketball player and is now the head coach. After leading his team to 3 NCAA Tournaments, he is one of the most recognized coaches at (and advocates for) an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). His team was recently featured in a great ESPN story on the not-so-glorious road on the life for smaller athletic programs. His phone includes numbers to some of the best basketball players in the world--LeBron James, Chris Paul, etc--with whom he regularly communicates. We could talk basketball with him...
2020-02-071h 22
Podcast RaleighChris Woody, Merge CapitalChris Woody grew up playing in his grandfather's drug store in Cameron Village. He assumed being a Raleigh native meant he knew a lot about the the city and its people. Now, as his firm Merge Capital continues work on two big developments south of downtown, he's learning how much he didn't know about people and neighborhoods in the city who all have their unique history. He and his partners hope to help incorporate and preserve Raleigh's past while at the same time building its futures as they listen to neighbors' needs and wants for these projects. One, Park...
2020-01-241h 04
Podcast RaleighAdam Lindstaedt, The Pour House Music Hall and Record ShopWhen Adam and Lacie Lindstaedt set out on a tour of potential cities to set up their dream business--a music venue--the first place they went when visiting Raleigh was The Pour House, downtown on Blount Street. As fate would have it, The Pour House became their music venue, and last year it officially became The Pour House Music Hall and Record Shop, as the couple added a retail record store to the upstairs of the music hall.We talked to Adam about the challenges and fulfillment of operating live music--a dream he first had as a kid...
2020-01-101h 08
Podcast RaleighRuss Jones, Loden Properties (Part 2)Russ Jones' family has a history of building things in Raleigh, including Crabtree Valley Mall. Now a partner at Loden Properties, Jones has his own portfolio of projects, including the redeveloped Gateway Plaza and the upcoming Longleaf hotel on the north side of downtown. In part two of our interview, we talked about Raleigh's hotel scene and the new Longleaf Hotel that Russ is currently working on.Ashton and Hayes also discuss a favorite Raleigh lunch spot whose owners are closing shop and headed to the beach, a potential conversion of a church to affordable senior housing...
2019-12-2044 min
Podcast RaleighRuss Jones, Loden Properties (Part 1)Russ Jones' family has a history of building things in Raleigh, including Crabtree Valley Mall. Now a partner at Loden Properties, Jones has his own portfolio of projects, including the redeveloped Gateway Plaza and the upcoming Longleaf hotel on the north side of downtown. We broke up our interview with Russ into two parts--in this first one we talk about some of that family history, how a few key developers helped shape Raleigh, and the past and current development of the aforementioned Gateway project. In part two, we'll focus on the Longleaf, and Raleigh's independent hotel scene in general.
2019-12-141h 08
Podcast RaleighNick Neptune, Transfer Company Food HallNick Neptune may blush when we read him the bio his creative friends cooked up to promote his services for the Good Times Assurance Company, but after sitting with him for an hour we can definitely confirm when it says "he is not a man--he is an event."Much of the focus of the interview is on Transfer Company Food Hall and its surrounding property, which Nick oversees as General Manager. As Transfer prepares to celebrate its 1st anniversary, we learned some about the site's history, how Transfer Co. came together, and what the project will look...
2019-12-071h 19
Podcast RaleighIra David Wood III, Executive Director of Theatre in the ParkIra David Wood III is the founder and Executive Director of Theatre in the Park, which puts on several theatrical performances each season. A native North Carolinian, Wood graduated from the North Carolina School of the Arts and spent time in the cast of The Lost Colony (a production he has directed the past few summers) before coming to Raleigh for a state government job in arts.Wood and Raleigh formed a long-term relationship, culminating in his original musical comedy adaptation of A Christmas Carol--the show that will have its 45th annual run this December at the...
2019-11-221h 21
Podcast RaleighBrian Burnett, Glenwood South Tailor + AlterationsIs Raleigh a fashionable city? That's one of the questions we asked Brian Burnett, proprietor of Glenwood South Tailor + Alterations and one of the folks helping us up our fashion average. Brian, a Raleigh native, has adapted old school tailoring with the technology and demands of today (most of his client communication is via text, and he has a van for mobile tailoring!) to build his small business. We asked him about his journey, what lies ahead, how we can all look our best over the holidays, and how he came to land Roy Cooper as a client.
2019-11-141h 01
Podcast RaleighJeff Merritt and Perry Safran of the Centennial AuthorityPNC Arena is celebrating its 20th birthday this year--the Carolina Hurricanes opened the building in October of 1999 and N.C. State basketball had its first game in the then Raleigh Entertainment and Sports Arena a few weeks later. Before the building was even constructed, the NC General Assembly created the Centennial Authority to oversee the facility.We chatted with two members of the Authority: Jeff Merritt, who was working for the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce during the early stages of the planning and for the last decade plus has been the Executive Director of the Authority, and...
2019-11-071h 26
Podcast RaleighNicole Stewart, Raleigh City Councilor At-LargeNicole Stewart knew the Raleigh City Council needed more female representation, younger people serving, and different viewpoints. It just took her a while to realize she was the best person to start filling all of those roles. Now, after being overwhelmingly re-elected to a second term, she sits down with us to talk about what she learned the first time around, and what she'll be focusing on in the next term.She shares some of her goals and plans, including how Raleigh can combat climate change through land planning and transportation changes, what cities she's looking to...
2019-10-311h 04
Podcast RaleighMary-Ann Baldwin, Raleigh's Mayor-ElectNext month, Mary-Ann Baldwin will become Raleigh's mayor. After choosing to not run for city council re-election in 2017 after 5 terms, Baldwin seems eager to take the reins, and she definitely does not view the mayor's role as just another member of the City Council. We talked to her about what her first priorities were once in office, affordable housing, modernizing community input into city planning, the Downtown South development, the learning curve and mentoring of new council members, who she'll lean on to mentor her in her new role and a whole lot more.Before...
2019-10-231h 10
Podcast RaleighBill King, President of the Downtown Raleigh AllianceOne of the biggest--if not the biggest--changes in Raleigh in the past 2+ decades has been the growth of downtown as a place to live, work and play. Bill King joins us in this episode to talk about the Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) and what role it plays in the building, sustaining, and growth of Raleigh's now vibrant downtown.He explains some of the services the DRA provides--like business recruitment, marketing and the Downtown Raleigh Ambassadors program--and explains funding and membership for the non-profit organization. He also shares some news about a new business opening soon downtown, and...
2019-10-181h 13
Podcast RaleighDave Rose, Deep South EntertainmentFew people have had as big an impact in Raleigh music the past 25 years than Dave Rose, founder and owner of Deep South Entertainment. But despite his influence, Rose \ still acts as if he can't believe the business he created with a fake-it-til-you-make-it attitude in 1995 is still a thing, let alone outfit that books all the musical acts for the NC State Fair (all North Carolina acts!)We talked to Rose about Deep South Entertainment's history, a new concert concept he's working on, Raleigh's music scene, booking the State Fair, and what's coming next in the music...
2019-10-1253 min
Podcast RaleighEric Lamb, Transportation Planning Manager for RaleighOur Election Issues series concludes with Eric Lamb, Transportation Planner for the city of Raleigh. We discuss what it means for Raleigh to be a planned city, what types of things fall under the city's jurisdiction and how they work with the state and federal government, and some recent and upcoming projects he and his department have worked on. We also talk about what impact elected officials have on Raleigh's transportation decision, where you'll see some new roundabouts in the future, and a new scooter company in town.Be sure to check out our other Election Issue...
2019-10-0555 min
Podcast RaleighGregg Warren and Yvette Holmes from DHICGregg Warren is the President and Yvette Holmes the Vice President of Resource Development and Partnerships for DHIC, whose motto is "Home to Opportunity." They not only help homebuyers and renters by providing affordable housing, they provide an array of services to help people and help make great neighborhoods. They literally make Raleigh—and many surrounding communities—a better place to live.Yvette has been with DHIC since 2012 and has worked for over 25 years in non-profits, including with the United Arts Council and the Tammy Lynn Center Gregg will be retiring as DHIC President next summe...
2019-09-271h 08
Podcast RaleighElizabeth Alley on City Planning and ZoningIn this episode we continue our discussion of issues we think are important to election season as we discuss planning and zoning with Elizabeth Alley of Stewart, who spent 12 years working for the city of Raleigh in urban design and planning. She tells us some of the recent history of Raleigh's planning, gives us the ABC's of zoning codes, and helps us learn the role of the city's staff and elected officials in making planning decisions.We also continue to push VOTING because we are officially in voting season (find a lot of useful information here). We...
2019-09-211h 04
Podcast RaleighSmedes York, former Raleigh Mayor, Chairman of the Board at York PropertiesSmedes York is a lifelong Raleigh resident, a member of the Raleigh Hall of Fame, and a former Mayor of the city. We chatted with him about Raleigh's past, present and future--some of the same issues that were hot topics when he was mayor seem to be relevant today. We also talked PIZZA--as one much anticipated pizza place opens downtown and another pizza spot closes its doors. And since you can never get enough pizza, we made it our #Top3Raleigh topic, and we got a lot of great nominees...so many that someone will probably be...
2019-09-131h 13
Podcast RaleighLisa Yebuah, Pastor at the Southeast Raleigh TableLisa Yebuah is the pastor at the Southeast Raleigh Table, a campus of Edenton Street United Methodist Church that currently resides in the Milner Presbyterian Church building on New Bern Avenue near Longview shopping center. She is an advocate for her neighborhood in Southeast Raleigh, a huge Dallas Cowboys fan and, as someone who grew up "culturally homeless"--as she describes it--she seeks to make all fell welcome...in her church, in her city, in her life.We also talk about some grim statistics, a movie theatre closing--possibly forever--and share the #Top3Raleigh places to get a...
2019-09-061h 07
Podcast RaleighEmily Sexton of The Flourish MarketPeople might raise an eyebrow to learn Emily Sexton went from a career that included lavish dinners on her employer's expense account to running a fashion business from a truck, but around age 30 she knew she wanted to make a change, both in her work and in the world. And, thus, The Flourish Market was born.Sexton now runs The Flourish Market out of a space in the Warehouse District downtown, where she sells wares from around the world, makes women feel great about themselves, throws parties, makes crazy music videos and helps change lives of the...
2019-08-301h 00
Podcast RaleighNathan Price, Director of HopscotchIs Raleigh a good city for music? It's one of the questions we asked Nathan Price, director of the Hopscotch Music Festival coming up September 5th-7th in downtown Raleigh. If the answer is "yes" (spoiler alert: he thinks it is) then there's no doubt that Hopscotch is one of the big reasons. We talked to Nathan about how he went from working in real estate to booking bands for the event, to eventually becoming its full time director, plus he shares some of what's in store for Hopscotch 10, some of the history, and some of the...
2019-08-221h 03
Podcast RaleighBrooks Bell, entrepreneur turned colon cancer awareness activistAfter failing at her first try at being an entrepreneur--a paint company that was more an excuse to stay in North Carolina during a summer in college--Brooks Bell has succeeded in seemingly everything else she has done, from catching AOL's attention in the early days of internet marketing to founding her own company, Brooks Bell, as well as starting HQ Raleigh and ThinkRaleigh. Now she has a new calling: raising awareness about colon cancer--a diagnosis she received in the past year--and letting people know that it is a fast growing problem, trending younger, but also one that...
2019-08-161h 16
Podcast RaleighWye Hill Kitchen & Brewing owners Sara Abernethy and Chris BorresonAfter stumbling into potential ownership of the former Boylan Bridge Brewpub space, and after trying to talk themselves out of it, and after talking to friends and family with an eye for restaurants, and after going through a thousand possible names....Sara Abernethy and Chris Borreson found themselves opening Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing in the summer of 2019.We talked to the married couple about moving here from San Diego (Sara grew up in Raleigh) and all the triumphs and challenges of getting a new restaurant up and running. Most importantly, though: they brought us some of their...
2019-08-091h 00
Podcast RaleighPat Price, Sir Walter MilerPat Price may never break a 4-minute mile, but as one of the people who helped create and put on the annual Sir Walter Miler, he's aided a lot of other runners in accomplishing that goal (and the 4:30 barrier for females) and made it possible for a lot more fast miles to be run on North Carolina soil than ever before.This year's event is Friday, August 2nd and as usual it will feature a lot of fast runners and a lot of spectators on (not near, ON) the track for the premier events. It will also...
2019-08-0152 min
Podcast RaleighLindsey Lughes, Executive Director of the LBGT Center of RaleighGrowing up, Lindsey Lughes--a cisgender, queer woman--had no knowledge of any LGBTQ+ groups or activity in Raleigh. She never thought she could exist honestly and openly as an LGBTQ+ person in Raleigh. Now, a few decades and several progressive steps later, she is the executive director of the LBGT Center of Raleigh.We talked to Lindsey about what the LGBT Center does, Raleigh's first Pride Month, how Raleigh rates as an LGBTQ+ city and more, and what kept her tied to Raleigh and eventually brought her back here from Pennsylvania.In addition we quickly run...
2019-07-261h 01
Podcast RaleighCharlie Ibarra, Creative Director at Jose & Sons and CortezWhile some people who grew up in different places say they don't quite fit in anywhere, Charlie Ibarra takes an opposite approach: he kind of fits in everywhere. He doesn't feel like he's 1/3 Mexican, 1/3 Californian and 1/3 North Carolinian...he's 100% Mexican AND 100% Californian AND 100% North Carolinian.And now as the creative director of Jose and Sons and Cortez (and founding partner, along with his brother, Hector, and chef Oscar Diaz), he's focused way more on restaurants and food that bring people together, rather than fit into a certain category. We chatted with Charlie about growing up in restaurants...
2019-07-2049 min
Podcast RaleighDanya Perry, Equitable Economic Development Manager for Wake County Economic DevelopmentDanya Perry has some great stories about his aspirations as a juggler and why he thought William "Refrigerator" Perry was his uncle. But much more importantly, he's doing great work as the Equitable Economic Development Manager in Wake County, helping people and businesses across the board to take part in the growth this area is experiencing. He has done and continues to do a lot of listening to people in the community, but as the son of a preacher, he's a pretty darn good speaker as well. He even uses ACC basketball references to explain equity--that's how...
2019-07-1059 min
Podcast RaleighElizabeth Doran, Executive Director of NC TheatreBusinesswoman, artist, mother, Janis Joplin fan...and the 4th executive director in NC Theatre's 32-year history. All of these things describe Elizabeth Doran, though it's clear she wouldn't want to be defined by one singular term. She is on a mission to deliver the kind of theatre that Raleigh wants and needs, and she's devoted a lot of time and a lot of her life to figuring out exactly what that is. It could be popular, well-loved Broadway shows and it could also include performances and messaging the audience never saw coming.NC Theatre's production of 'Annie...
2019-07-041h 04
Podcast RaleighSteve Malik of North Carolina Football Club on Downtown SouthThree years ago Steve Malik made bold statements about a downtown soccer stadium and bringing MLS to Raleigh. This time around the location is different, the message is tweaked a little, and the latest plans and drawings are about much more than a soccer stadium.We were fortunate to sit down with Malik, the NCFC owner and chairman, as he was officially announcing plans for Downtown South, a new development near I40/440 and S. Saunders Street, just south of downtown Raleigh (hence the name). He shared plans, numbers, data, and things he's learned in becoming a sports...
2019-06-251h 04
Podcast RaleighSally Edwards, President of Marbles Kids MuseumIf you have kids and are listening to this podcast, there's a good chance you've taken them to Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh, a shining success story after its predecessors, Exploris and Playspace, merged to form what is now Marbles.And no one knows the story of Marbles better than Sally Edwards, the only director Marbles has ever known. Sally's passion for kids and play and giving access to all people in Raleigh/Wake County comes through when she talks about her work--she and Marbles go together like kids and play do! We did...
2019-06-201h 04
Podcast RaleighNiall Hanley, owner of Hibernian, Raleigh Beer Garden and moreThe only thing that might have made a conversation with Niall Hanley more perfect is if we had held it in one of his bars after closing time. And we would have had a lot of bars/restaurants to choose from. The native Irishman turned Raleighite (by way of Boston and, briefly, Durham) was one of the first on the scene in what was then the "new" Glenwood South, and continues to have a strong presence there. Whether he's re-creating the pub he grew up with back home with the Hibernian or more modern concepts like Morgan Street Food...
2019-06-1350 min
Podcast RaleighDavid Meeker of Carpenter Real Estate (and Trophy and Runologie and....)Runner, husband, father, beer-lover, City of Oaks native, downtown Raleigh advocate, anti-gerrymanderer, real estate mogul, former Mayor's son, problem solver.......David Meeker wears a lot of hats, so many it can sometimes be tricky to figure out EXACTLY what he does. We tried, starting with what it was like to be in high school when his dad was elected mayor of Raleigh and moving through his vision for Trophy and Raleigh in the next few decades.We talked about growing small businesses and the challenges he and his partners faced (spoiler: according to Meeker all the success...
2019-06-071h 07
Podcast RaleighRyan Blair of Heritage PropertiesThe west side of downtown Raleigh is hopping with development and nobody knows why that is better than Ryan Blair of Heritage Properties. He describes what projects his firm is currently working on, what it takes to put together smaller parcels of land to make one big project, and what makes a good building.Also, we talk about the new big (but artsy) trash cans headed to downtown Raleigh that will hopefully keep more carts off the sidewalk, and discuss the latest from the city council on AirBnBs. Plus, we discuss our #Top3Raleigh views (and your...
2019-05-311h 03
Podcast RaleighKia Baker, Executive Director of Southeast Raleigh PromiseOne of the most exciting development projects in Raleigh currently is the Beacon Site off Rock Quarry Road, that will soon be home to a Wake County elementary school, a new YMCA, affordable housing, and more resources for the nearby neighborhoods. It's also the first phase of Southeast Raleigh Promise, which aims to make sure Raleigh's growth and development includes ALL of its communities and citizens.Leading Southeast Raleigh Promise is Executive Director Kia Baker, a Raleigh native who is now tasked with heading an organization that helps bring the right players and institutions together in the...
2019-05-2356 min
Podcast RaleighThorne Daubenspeck, Executive Director of Band TogetherThorne Daubenspeck wasn't born in Raleigh, but based on the circumstances that brought him here and how his family (married a Raleigh girl) and career (runs a fun, high profle Raleigh non-profit) turned out, you would probably agree he was meant to be here.We talked to Daubenspeck about the music and entertainment industry that he cut his teeth in, how Band Together originally came about, and what their plans are for this year's concert and the future of the event.You can get tickets for their Main Event on June 1st featuring St. Paul...
2019-05-171h 06
Podcast RaleighTorry Holt of Holt Brothers ConstructionIf you really press him about it, Torry Holt will admit he misses the game of football--there's not much that can replace winning a Super Bowl, entertaining packed stadiums, or out-running some of the best athletes in the world. But you wouldn't know it by looking talking to him, or looking at his schedule. Holt, along with his brother, stays busy heading up Holt Brothers Construction and running events for their Holt Brothers Foundation. He is excited about the future of Raleigh--the city he says he never left even as he was playing professionally in St. Louis...
2019-05-101h 02
Podcast RaleighJohn Kane of Kane RealtyOne of the goal's of the podcast is to talk to people who will help build Raleigh's future. John Kane is doing that quite literally as his company has spearheaded some of Raleigh's biggest development projects of the past few decades, including the "recycling" (a term he prefers) of North Hills and, more recently, The Dillon and Stanhope developments near downtown Raleigh.Kane is also a North Carolina native, a husband to Willa and father to 4 children, a golfer and devoted work-out guy, and serves on myriad boards and has garnered numerous awards, including the News & Observer's...
2019-05-0258 min
Podcast RaleighMaggie Kane, Executive Director of A Place at the TableMaggie Kane once envisioned herself getting out of Raleigh, now she can't see herself leaving. What changed? She fell in love with the city and its people--ALL of its people. And that's who she serves at her pay what you can restaurant, A Place at the Table.We talked to Kane about the restaurants successes and challenges, including the details of an upcoming expansion (or as she calls it, "completion"), how Raleigh is different than when she grew up, and what she does for fun.We also share our #Top3Raleigh places to get coffee...
2019-04-2459 min
Podcast RaleighDr. Paulette Dillard, President of Shaw UniversityOn Thursday, April 25th Dr. Paulette Dillard will be officially inaugurated as the 18th President of Shaw University, even though she's been leading the school in that role for over a year.We spoke to Dr. Dillard about what led her to a career in science and academia, and what brought her to Raleigh specifically. We also discussed Shaw's future and how it is linked with the growth and change in downtown Raleigh. We also had to ask how she landed Peabo Bryson at her inauguration festivities!Also, Ashton and Hayes share their #Top3Raleigh...
2019-04-2049 min
Podcast RaleighJeff Mann of GoTriangleHow do you get to work every day? Or to downtown events on a Saturday or church on Sunday? Jeff Mann of GoTriangle helps coordinate a complex web of transportation systems that serve Raleigh and the Triangle. We talk about what's coming soon from GoTriangle, how they plan for the future and react to new technology, and what options you may be missing out on that might make your travel around town better.Also, we share our #Top3Raleigh roads/streets and discuss what's interesting in Raleigh this week, including the recent Dreamville Festival and POLLEN.
2019-04-1148 min