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EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS3E1 - Dr. John LeybaNuclear chemist and dean of the College of Science & Math at the University of North Georgia, Dr. John Leyba will be this Saturday's guest on #EXtremeCarolina. Listen in as he shares ideas about leadership, knowledge, and having healthy skepticism about information we receive. #GreatPeopleGreatStories #podcast
2022-01-1529 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E33 - David HancockFrom a start up company to a $30 million business, David Hancock’s publishing company has grown tremendously since 2003. Named after his children, Morgan James Publishing operates globally and forms personal connections with its authors. Tune in this Saturday to #EXtremeCarolina to hear more! #GreatPeopleGreatStories #Podcast
2021-12-1826 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E32 - Doug Larsson“Stage Daddy” Doug Larsson has spent most of his life working in concert production and experienced firsthand the lures of the industry. From Alcoholics Anonymous to proud grandparent, Doug’s family drives him to success now. Hear about his journey this Saturday on #EXtremeCarolina.#podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-12-1127 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E31 - Mary Daniel“Because isolation kills too” is Mary Daniel’s cry to help reopen long-term care facilities after Covid-19. She gained national attention after taking a job as a dishwasher at her husband’s facility so she could spend time with him after being separated during the lockdown. Hear about her successful fight this Saturday on #EXtremeCarolina!#podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-12-0426 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E30 - Landon KightBless Blairsville founder Landon Knight knows that many adults judge his generation as unable to see beyond themselves. He and other teens are proving them wrong, demonstrating their passion for serving others through their community projects. #EXtremeCarolina listeners will learn what inspired him to start this mission.#podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-11-1326 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E29 - Loretta VeneyDementia made Loretta Veney her mom’s mom, and she has continued to find joy with her daily since the diagnosis. Find out more about this motivational speaker’s message as #EXtremeCarolina speaks with her this Saturday on the #podcast. #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-11-0628 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E28 - Willette White Part 2Don’t miss part 2 of #EXtremeCarolina’s interview with Willette White, accomplished women’s basketball coach and CEO of Next Step. Her experience and passion for her work is evident in all she does, and Saturday’s #podcast will reflect #GreatPeopleGreatStories.
2021-10-3027 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E27 - Willette WhiteAn NCAA Division 1 coach for 36 years with 29 of those in Power 5 conferences & 26 in Pac 12, Willette White knows the struggles student athletes and their families face. Her passion for helping students stems from her own experiences. Listen in Saturday to #EXtremeCarolina to hear her story! #podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-10-2437 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E26 - Dale ColeWith several NC Principal of the Year titles, Dale Cole, Clay County’s Superintendent of Schools, understands school improvement and how important being open to change can be. Tune in Saturday to #EXtremeCarolina to hear more from this local community leader.@DaleColeNCPOY #podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-10-1631 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E25 - Madison RobertsFrom attorney at Turner Broadcasting to attending Princeton Theological Seminary, Madison Roberts has served in multiple roles before following the call to ministry. Listen in Saturday as he tells #EXtremeCarolina about the journey. @mbpcusa
2021-10-0927 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E24 - Bill HutchinsonMarriages need regular and scheduled maintenance, says William Hutchinson, a pastor of 38 years and retired marriage coach. Listen Saturday as #EXtremeCarolina hears more about achieving lasting marital happiness through God’s help.#podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-09-0451 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E23 - Kayelin Tiggs“I failed my way to the top,” says Miss for America Kayelin Tiggs. She lost 21 pageants, but now holds the national title. This Saturday, she will explain to #EXtremeCarolina listeners how she “strives to be an example of what failure can do for you.” @kay_e_lin#podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-08-2843 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E22 - Bobby HortonMulti-instrumentalist, composer, producer, & music historian Bobby Horton is #EXtremeCarolina’s featured guest this Saturday. Listen in to hear how he uses his love of music and history to present historic American songs with the backstories of the people who loved and sang those songs.#podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-08-2137 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E21 - Nora StangerA child of poverty who would go on to earn a masters degree in clinical psychology and become a motivational speaker, Nora is Saturday’s guest on #EXtremeCarolina. Get ready for some great stories! #podcast #GreatPeopleGreatStories
2021-08-0723 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E20 - Todd Goins“Mistakes are opportunities,” says Todd Goins, Clay County DDS Director. From serving as a pastor, mental health professional, house parent, and social worker, Todd has a wealth of experience & wisdom to share with #EXtremeCarolina listeners.
2021-07-2435 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E19 - Dr. Barbara HonakerDr. Barbara Honaker, Court Coordinator/Program Director for North Enotah Drug Court, will be this week’s guest on #EXtremeCarolina. With many years of experience in the field, she will share stories about the positive impact this program has had.
2021-07-1731 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E18 - Dawn LivingstonOrdained Methodist Deacon Rev. Dawn Livingston serves as Director of Program Ministries at Hinton Rural Life Center and will be Saturday’s guest on #EXtremeCarolina. From how she got to rural NC to the knowledge that “it’s ok to not be ok,” her story will touch listeners’ lives.
2021-07-1038 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E17 - Frank Riley Jr. & Michael CoureyS2E17 - Frank Riley Jr. & Michael Courey
2021-07-0328 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E16 - Janet RichardsonJanet Richardson, the RN/Executive Director of GMPC Medical in Blairsville, a medical pregnancy center that was founded to help women in crisis, will be our guest on #EXtremeCarolina. Listen in as she shares how she came to the area and this job in particular.
2021-06-2631 min2021-06-1931 min2021-06-1238 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E13 - Dave CoffaroHe says failure is a “research and development” opportunity. Strategic leadership advisor Dave Coffaro visits with #EXtremeCarolina this Saturday to share his insights about “Leading from Zero” to earn relevance with those around you. #podcast
2021-05-0832 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E12 - INKA Garden Patio ArtsWith the idea that “love heals” and failure is something from which to learn, the founders of INKA find ways to give back to our local community organizations that serve others.
2021-05-0135 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E11 - Todd CherchesBigBlueGumball CEO and cofounder Todd Cherches will discuss his NYC-based management consulting firm and explain how listeners can leverage the power of visual thinking on this episode of #EXtremeCarolina. #podcast #GreatStoriesGreatPeople
2021-04-2428 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E10 - Terrie MagroFight to make a small difference that could end up being a big difference in someone’s life: The Michael Magro Foundation seeks to do just that. Listen in to this episode of #EXtremeCarolina to hear about it. @MagroFoundation #podcast
2021-04-1734 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E9 - Lauren Gottlieb“Self-confidence is unstoppable” says young leader Lauren Gottlieb, this week’s guest on #EXtremeCarolina. Listen in this Saturday as this wise-beyond-her-years young lady shares her passion for helping others.
2021-04-0229 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E8 - Burel FordWith over 33 years of experience in education, Burel Ford has a passion for helping others reach their fullest potential. Now a certified life coach, he shares his insights on this week’s #EXtremeCarolina episode. @fordburel #podcast #GreatStoriesGreatPeople
2021-03-0625 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E7 - Justin Lee“Sourcer, not sorcerer”: Meet Justin Lee, talent acquisition specialist at Milton Hershey School, where “every kid has a chance to be great” with a free education from this coed boarding school. #ExtremeCarolina @erque_J_lee #podcast #GreatStoriesGreatPeople @miltonhershey
2021-02-1924 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E6 - Florence AduThis week, Michael is joined by special guest Florence Adu.
2021-02-1323 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E5 - Catherine J. HoodThis week, Michael is joined by special guest Catherine J. Hood.With top talent on her roster of clients including TINK, FamousDex, Snoop Dogg's son Cordell, and many more, @cathyjhood - CEO of @pristineinitative - knows a thing or two about branding and raising awareness. Need a publicist? Tune in to hear what she has to say on this episode of #ExtremeCarolina!
2021-02-0632 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E4 - Ken LizotteThis week, Michael is joined by special guest Ken LIzotte. Ken Lizotte CMC, Chief Imaginative Officer (CIO) of emerson consulting group (Concord, Massachusetts), transforms companies, consultants, attorneys, executives and other specialists into “experts with an edge” also known as “thoughtleaders.” By doing so, businesses and professionals can separate themselves from the competitive pack. Author of eight books and hundreds of published articles, Ken is a popular professional speaker at national conferences and company events, including leading seminars for Harvard University and the CEO Cub of Greater Boston. A Certified Management Consultant, he served as New Engla...
2021-01-3023 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E3 - Chip BellThis week, Michael is joined by special guest Chip Bell.Chip R. Bell is a world-renowned authority on customer loyalty and service innovation, writing over 650 articles for many business journals, magazines, and blogs. In 1989, with his co-author Ron Zemke, he invented what is now practiced universally as customer journey mapping. In 2005, he created the now patented practice of customer forensics. He has appeared live on CNN, CNBC, CBS, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV, ABC, NPR Radio and his work has been featured in Fortune, Businessweek, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc. Magazine, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Money Magazine, Success, C...
2021-01-2323 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS2E2 - Samantha Hurley - Young Harris College Head Women's Lacrosse CoachThis week, Michael is joined by special guest Samantha Hurley. Samantha is in her 4th year as the Young Harris College Head Women's Lacrosse Coach. She is originally from Bucks County, PA. She started her coaching career at Roanoke College where she was their assistant for three years. From there, Samantha went on to Mercer University to be their assistant coach, later becoming the head women's coach at Young Harris College.She lives in Young Harris with her fiancé Andrew and their dog Leo. We appreciate Samantha coming on the show!
2021-01-1623 min2021-01-0933 min2021-01-0324 min2020-12-2722 min2020-12-1923 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E30 - Tim RadfordTim is the owner of WKRK Radio in Murphy, NC. Learn how his commitment to WKRK for the past 31 years has created several other opportunities, such as allowing him to become the President of the Rotary Club, and how his dedication has helped others throughout the community and worldwide.
2020-12-1224 min2020-12-0524 min2020-11-2825 min2020-11-2124 min2020-11-141h 022020-11-0723 min2020-10-3124 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E23 - Dr. BradThis week, Michael speaks with special guest Dr. Brad.
2020-10-2423 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E22 - Michael HaltmanThis week, Michael speaks with special guest Michael Haltman.
2020-10-1723 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E21 -Nadia DeanThis week, Michael talked with special guest Nadia Dean.
2020-10-1024 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E20 - Julie Ann SullivanThis week, Michael speaks with special guest Julie Ann Sullivan.
2020-10-0324 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E19 - Lisa TurnerThis week, Michael talks with special guest Lisa Turner.
2020-09-2623 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E18 - Dr. Ruth Looper - English Professor at Young Harris CollegeThis week, Michael talks with special guest Dr. Ruth Looper.
2020-09-1924 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E17 - Kevin Grant - Anti-Bullying Book AuthorThis week, Michael talks with special guest Kevin Grant about his anti-bullying book series.His website is here - http://nelishquest.com/
2020-09-0523 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E16 - Stan Johnson - Director of SEEED Youth NonprofitThis week, we are joined by special guest Stan Johnson, director of the nonprofit SEEED in Knoxville, TN.Check out their website here - https://seeedknox.com/
2020-08-2926 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E15 - Jocqueline Protho - Audio Book ProducerThis week, Michael speaks with special guest Jocqueline Protho.Her website is available here - https://www.theaudioflow.com/
2020-08-2224 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E14 - Dr. Lepora FlournoyThis week, Michael speaks with special guest Dr. Lepora Flournoy.Her website - https://www.nextgenpeople.com/
2020-08-1523 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E13 - Jane S. GoldnerThis week, Michael is joined by special guest Jane S. Goldner. There is a special giveaway happening, be sure to listen closely!Jane's website - https://www.thegoldnergroup.com/blog
2020-08-0823 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E12 - Tom Henschel - Executive & Leadership Coach at Essential CommunicationsThis week, Michael speaks with special guest Tom Henschel, Executive & Leadership Coach at Essential Communications. Find out more about Tom here - https://essentialcomm.com/who-we-are/our-team/tom-henschel/
2020-08-0125 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E11 - Robby Martin This week, Michael speaks with special guest Robby Martin.
2020-07-2525 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E10 - Jason Foss - Life Coach and AuthorThis week, Michael speaks with life coach and author Jason Foss. This discuss how he got his start as a life coach, as well as his most motivating pieces of advice. You don't want to miss it!
2020-07-1821 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E9 - Maria Britt - Retired GeneralThis week, Michael talks with retired general Maria Britt and her story of what it was like to work up the ranks as a woman. Maria provides insight to her views on leadership, as well as some fantastic words to live by. Tune in, you won't want to miss it!Maria’s website is here - http://marialbritt.com/
2020-07-1019 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E8 - Dr. Lois P. Frankel - Author and Keynote Speaker on Leadership for WomenThis week, Michael interviews Dr. Lois P. Frankel, an amazing author and keynote speaker on Leadership for Women in the workplace. She has worked for 40+ mega-clients, including: BP, Boeing, Pepsi, MasterCard, and Microsoft. Michael and Dr. Frankel discuss how she left her job to start her own business, the process of becoming a successful writer and speaker, what drives her passion, and more.Dr. Lois P Frankel's website is here - https://drloisfrankel.com/
2020-07-0424 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E7 - Marnye Young - Narrator & Audio SorceressThis week, we are joined by special guest Marnye Young, Narrator at her company Audio Sorceress. Marnye has done narration for the New York Times, USA Today, and multiple best selling audio books. In this episode, Michael and Marnye discuss her approach to recording books, her path to becoming a narrator, as well as some "foul" language about her family's chickens.Marnye's Website - https://www.audiosorceress.com/
2020-06-2621 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E6 - Shawn Van Dyke - Construction Business CoachThis week, we are joined by Shawn Van Dyke from the Built to Build Academy. Michael and Shawn discuss his path to becoming a construction business coach, his work as an author, as well as the most valuable advice he has received throughout his career.
2020-06-2021 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E5 - Dr. Jeana Conley with Cherokee County SchoolsThis week, we are joined by superintendent of Cherokee County Schools, Dr. Jeana Conley. Michael and Jeana discuss the impact of the COVID-19 closure, the incredible lunch delivery program via yellow buses, as well as possibilities for school in the fall. Cherokee County School's Facebook page can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/Cherokee-County-Schools-NC-118104508239699.
2020-06-1521 minEXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E4 - Tony Chang with Nolan Transportation GroupThis week, we are joined by Tony Chang of Nolan Transportation Group. Michael and Tony discuss his experience moving from China to the US as a child, learning English and attending college, as well as why truckers are so essential to keeping supplies moving during the COVID-19 pandemic.Here is the link to "If" by Rudyard Kipling -https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/if---
2020-06-0621 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E3 - Michelle Santana - Childhood Sexual Abuse & Mental Health WriterThis week we are joined by Michelle Santana, author of Tell it All My Son and To Hell and Back: AND THE HEALING POWER OF FORGIVENESS. Michael talks with Michelle about her story of surviving childhood sexual abuse, family mental health, as well as her advocacy for everyone to speak out on these tragedies. Michelle's books are available below:https://www.westbowpress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/198042-TELL-IT-ALL-MY-SONhttps://www.amazon.com/Hell-Back-HEALING-POWER-FORGIVENESS/dp/1720001596
2020-05-3121 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E2 - Mary Ricketson - Local Author & CounselorThis week we are joined by Mary Ricketson, a local author and counselor here in Cherokee County, NC. Michael discusses Mary's path to becoming who she is today, her involvement and support of local women's help organization REACH, as well as some of her upcoming publications.
2020-05-2421 min
EXtreme Carolina with Michael Levi BorkmanS1E1 - Stephanie Johnson with Clay County Health DepartmentThis week we talk with Stephanie Johnson from the Clay County Health Department in Hayesville, NC. We discuss the main points that the Health Department wants the public to know about the virus as well as Stephanie's journey to being involved with public health.
2020-05-0521 min
The DC Beer ShowA Visit to Brookeville Beer FarmWe visit Brookeville Beer Farm where head brewer Kenny Borkman talks about being hands-on with the brewing process and walks us through growing their own hops, herbs, spices, and fruits. Brookeville’s focus on creating the best quality beer starts with sourcing local ingredients. Fun fact: Brookeville doesn’t use a grain handling system which means they hand load everything during the brewing process! Brookeville has produced milk stouts, pilsners and dunkels, just to name a few, and they’re looking forward to trying their hand at sours this upcoming summer. Brookeville Beer Farm is grow...
2019-03-1338 min