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Wellness in Asheville: Food, Movement, Spirituality + Wellbeing2 - Nature as the Guide with Nicole Will, Founder of Asheville Wellness ToursSend us a textExploring Wellness with Asheville Wellness Tours Founder, Nicole WillIn this episode of the Wellness Nashville Podcast, Travis Richardson talks with Nicole Will, the founder of Asheville Wellness Tours. Nicole shares her journey in the wellness industry, blending adventure with mindfulness and nature. They discuss her business's community-driven approach, the importance of listening to customer needs, and her insight into maintaining personal wellness while managing entrepreneurial pressures. Travis and Nicole emphasize the importance of exploring various wellness practices and the impact of supportive relationships. From goat yoga to forest bathing, Nicole's...
2025-08-1137 minWellness in Asheville: Food, Movement, Spirituality + Wellbeing1 - Wellness in Asheville Podcast Launch with Host Travis RichardsonSend us a textJoin me for the very first episode of the Wellness in Asheville podcast, where I share the vision behind this new platform for our city’s vibrant wellness community. Discover why Asheville is unlike anywhere else when it comes to healing, connection, and collaboration—and what you can expect this season.Key Takeaways:Why Asheville’s wellness scene is unique: From collaboration over competition to a shared pride in serving both locals and visitors.Season 1 sneak peek: Meet the 25+ experts we’ll be featuring across a...
2025-08-0434 min
Rizzo and Jeff in the Morning0519 FULL SHOWIs the boss playing silly tricks on Rizzo to get things going on a Monday? Wiggle that headphone cord and let's get going...It's Opening Audio time...3 national guardsmen are in trouble after they landed a helicopter on someone's land in Montana and stole elk antlers...Why? A man is suing Whataburger after they put onions on his burger...He's looking for $1 million because he had to go to the hospital...He also has a lawsuit with Sonic over the same thing...Whataburger will clean out your intestines...Where is the Todd Slade section at the video store? A man...
2025-05-191h 42
105.9 The MountainRizzo & Jeff Full Show Monday 5/19Is the boss playing silly tricks on Rizzo to get things going on a Monday? Wiggle that headphone cord and let's get going...It's Opening Audio time...3 national guardsmen are in trouble after they landed a helicopter on someone's land in Montana and stole elk antlers...Why? A man is suing Whataburger after they put onions on his burger...He's looking for $1 million because he had to go to the hospital...He also has a lawsuit with Sonic over the same thing...Whataburger will clean out your intestines...Where is the Todd Slade section at the video store? A man...
2025-05-191h 42
Romance on the RocksA Bodice Ripping Good TimeSend us a textEver wondered how a simple listener suggestion could spice up our entire podcast? This month, we're embracing a Scottish and Irish theme on Romance on the Rocks -- complete with fiery Scotch bonnet peppers add to our Scoville scale. Nicole and Meghan's beverage choices -- an Irish Manor liqueur and an oatmeal porter from Highland Brewing -- set the stage for a robust discussion about Karen Robard's historical novel, "Dark of the Moon," and Gina Conkle's "A Scot is Not Enough." Journey with us into 18th-century Ireland, where we follow the s...
2025-03-0455 min
Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose with Nicole ThomasEP 15 - Monique Luck | award-winning artist and muralistEpisode OverviewIn this inspiring episode of Let's Talk: Passion & Purpose, host Nicole Thomas interviews Monique Luck, a renowned artist and muralist whose soulful and textured works tell stories that resonate deeply with the human experience.Monique's unique collage technique brings vibrant figures to life, incorporating fragments of found paper to create visual poetry on canvas. She explains how her art reflects the emotions and choices we face in life, saying,💬 "As I assemble a collage, I often wish I could rearrange pieces of my life as I do pieces of colored paper."Monique has exhibited her wor...
2025-02-1332 min
Big Blend RadioVisiting and Supporting Asheville This Holiday SeasonThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on visiting Asheville and supporting this popular mountain destination post Hurricane Helene.Featured Guests- KAREN WILSON, who along with her husband Steve, owns and runs The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/ ** See their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery - JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen...
2024-12-0425 min
Adventures in AshevilleVisiting and Supporting Asheville This Holiday SeasonThis episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on visiting Asheville and supporting this popular mountain destination post Hurricane Helene.
Featured Guests
- KAREN WILSON, who along with her husband Steve, owns and runs The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More: https://www.lion-rose.com/
** See their GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery
- JAY SCHULTZ - Retired Army Officer and owner of Spartan Photography known for his drone and aerial work (as seen in the podcast photo...
2024-12-0425 min
Big Blend RadioHealing After Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Beyond - Part 4Big Blend Radio's monthly "Adventures in Asheville" Show are now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricane Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.FEATURED GUESTS- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/ *** See their GOFUNDME Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/su...
2024-11-0641 min
Adventures in AshevilleHealing After Hurricane Helene in Asheville and Beyond - Part 4Big Blend Radio's monthly "Adventures in Asheville" Show are now weekly to focus on the relief and recovery work happening post Hurricane Helene in Asheville, great Western North Carolina and all areas affected including Florida (including Hurricane Milton recovery efforts), Virginia, South Carolina, East Tennesse, and Georgia.
FEATURED GUESTS
- STEVE & KAREN WILSON "Mr & Mrs Wild," who cohost the show and own The Lion & The Rose Bed & Breakfast, a stunning pink lady in the Montford Historic District. More at https://www.lion-rose.com/
*** See their GOFUNDME Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-asheville-bed-breakfast-hurricane-recovery
- J...
2024-11-0641 min
Superpowers for Good: Empowering Changemakers for Social Impact via Regulated Investment Crowdfunding from the SuperCrowd.Courage and Community: Kerry David’s Fight Against InjusticeI’m not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Kerry: People, when I'm interviewed, continually say to me, you're fearless, yo...
2024-10-0325 min
Adventures in Asheville23 Must-Do Experiences in Asheville in 2023This episode of Big Blend Radio's 1st Tuesday "Adventures in Asheville" Show focuses on 23+ Must-Do Experiences in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2023. From breweries to rooftop cocktails, music stores to botanical gardens, comedy shows to historic sites, forest bathing to yoga with goats, the Biltmore Estate, and of course wildlife watching in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the scenic views along the Blue Ridge Parkway, and chasing waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest, there's something for everyone, and in all seasons. More: https://blendradioandtv.com/listing/23-must-do-experiences-in-asheville-in-2023/
FEATURED GUESTS
- Steve & Karen Wilson - The Lion...
2023-03-031h 55
Balanced Life On the GoPodcast #31 TMJ Solutions & More - Interview with a dentist Dr. Kelly VWhere chiropractic care and dental care meet! Join us for an interview with Zoe Dental's Dr. Kelly Van Wagenen! We will be discussing -assessing and determining the root cause of TMJ -treatment routes including dental restorations, orthodontics, a custom night-guards , referral to oral surgeon, physical therapist, or chiropractor -oral appliances for sleep apnea and so much more! Dr. Kelly Van Wagenen, aka Dr V, is a very friendly and dedicated general dentist working at Zoe Dental in Asheville, NC. She, and the other three dentists at Zoe Dental, strive to provide excellent comprehensive care, with the go...
2022-08-251h 10
Fast to Faith: Weight Loss & Hormone Support for Women Over 35#135: The Truth About Surgery, Informed Consent, and Taking Ownership of Your Health with Christine GarvinWhen you receive an unexpected diagnosis, your first thought should be, “What are my options, and what could happen?” In this episode, Functional Health Coach Christine Garvin tells us about her experiences with fibroids, surgery, and unexpected complications that were so much worse that she could have imagined. We talk more about the dangers inherent in laparoscopic procedures and what other options women have available to take care of their health.You will also hear:Why “informed consent” is key in any health decisionsWhat you should do if you just don’t feel right afte...
2022-08-181h 04
Destination On The LeftThe Importance of Nourishing Collaborative Partnerships, with Kelcie BeausirComing down from Cincinnati, Marketing Manager of Ghost Coast Distillery, Kelcie Beausir, has extensive experience working in the beverage industry, including a recent stop at a winery in Asheville. She is so happy to now be living in warmer weather in Chattanooga, TN, as a part of the Ghost Coast team. Kelcie is a former trapeze instructor who enjoys adventuring with her dog, Charlie, and husband, Cameron. On this episode of Destination on the Left, I talk with Kelcie about her experience as marketing manager for a startup distillery of expanding into new markets during...
2022-02-1631 min
Pistons & ProseccoDetox to Retox? Take a hike before your night out - or stay in for a massage: Nicole Will of Asheville Wellness ToursNicole curates experiences for folks - creating mini retreats during their stay in Asheville.1. They can curate a range of experiences, everything from sunset hikes to group massages - or maybe a walking tour of Asheville!2. Looking for lodging? They can point you in the right direction for places that work well with their services.3. Their services are a great alternative to making a member of your party plan everything. https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/
2021-10-1224 min
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastSpartan West Virginia Picks Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. “Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today’s episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss who will make the top 5 for the men and women this weekend in West Virginia. Asheville's contest winner Jack Goras joins us for his predictions as well. This s...
2021-08-2747 min
I AM A SPARTAN! OCR PODCASTEPISODE 112 WITH EMMA COOK CLARKEOn this Episode , Emma Cook Clarke tells us about coming from an accomplished cross country background ,and transitioning to OCR. Emma is part of Nicole Mericle's OCR Dream Team - a community of female Athletes who are looking to elevate their participation in the sport. Emma's first race ever was this past weekend's USNS race in Asheville , NC. at the Tryon Equestrian Center. She tells us step by step how the race goes, and after failing a few obstacles still manages to place 5th! I feel like she had a great first race, and will be someone to watch for i...
2021-08-061h 54
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastAsheville Wrap Up With Matt, Jack and Nicole Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. “Who’s on Top?” will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today’s episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss the surprises and not so surprises in Asheville, and how poorly Matt did (again) in the points prediction contest. Plus can there be a Spartan USNS race without some weird rule/con...
2021-08-031h 22
Obstacle Racing Media PodcastAsheville Spartan Predictions Along with host Matt B. Davis, the reigning Spartan world champion (Nicole Mericle) and OCR stats expert (Jack Bauer) have joined forces to break down major races throughout the 2021 season. "Who's on Top?" will consist of rumors, speculations, and plenty of hard facts surrounding the biggest events in OCR. On today's episode : Matt, Jack, and Nicole discuss how wrong Matt was in Utah, and pick their top 5 for Asheville. Make your predictions here. Buy ORM a Dunks ...
2021-07-291h 05
The Cool Jobs PodcastEpisode 1: Wellness Tour OperatorOur guest this week is Nicole Will, owner of Asheville Wellness Tours, and we discuss her career history, how she started her business, and how she got to have such a cool job!
Find out more about Nicole's work at https://ashevillewellnesstours.com/ and https://www.ashevillecvb.com/
Enjoy!
2020-11-0544 min
The Period PartyHow to Address Fibroids and When to Go the Surgical Route with Christine Garvin
Christine Garvin, MA, NE, is a Whole Health Coach based in Asheville, NC. She weaves together her personal health journey - including a fibroid surgery that went terribly wrong - with her training in holistic health, nutrition, and hormones to help women heal their gut and achieve hormonal balance. In this episode, we talk about how fibroids develop, the non-surgical route Christine recommends for shrinking your fibroids and reduce your symptoms, the connection between fibroids and your hormones, and so much more! To learn more about Christine Garvin, visit the show notes.
2020-05-1827 min
Tourpreneur Tour Business PodcastTour Operator COVID-19 Check-In - Nicole Will of Asheville Wellness ToursIn this quick call, we check in with Nicole Will, the tour operator behind Asheville Wellness Tours in North Carolina to learn how she is coping with the COVID-19 lockdown and how she plans to come back stronger. Nicole shares with us why she thinks it is ok to pause and get back to basics with your tour business. We also talk about how motivating it is to see our tour industry pulling together.
2020-04-2121 min
Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn BallAsheville Wellness Tours Share the Best of Asheville Through the Lens of WellnessNicole Will and Sue Ann Fisher, owners of Asheville Wellness Tours, have created a network of local health and wellness practitioners and craft experiences to encourage connection with ourselves, others and nature. Discover what led them to Asheville and the creation of Asheville Wellness Tours and why they've chosen this niche market of wellness tourism. Nicole and Sue Ann share some great wellness travel tips and explore Asheville's wellness history from the past to the present. Find out how their network of health and wellness experts are carefully curated to include the best of the best so you are...
2020-01-1647 min
Tourpreneur Tour Business PodcastSharing the best of Asheville through the lens of Wellness. Meet Nicole WillNicole Will sat down with Tourpreneur Podcast Host Shane Whaley and shared why she decided to start her own tour business having worked as a tour guide for many years. We also discuss some of the challenges she has faced since launching her Asheville Wellness tours business which includes working with 50+ partners. Nicole also reveals why she picked Xola as her booking software partner and we learn more about her marketing and OTA strategy.
2019-11-2512 min
The Good People PosseVortex Hiking with Jenny Soulfire There are a great many wonders in this world and Vortices (or Vortex) are absolutely one of them! There are only four or five other places in the United States where you’ll find a Vortex and one of them happens to be right here where I live in the Mountains of Western North Carolina.
So, today I have the pleasure and the honor to introduce you to Jenny Soulfire. In her “past life” she was a teacher of science and is incredibly curious by nature, so when her true callin...
2019-07-0826 min
VJC Q&TQ&T with Michael Kocour (Part I) – São Paulo, Sapporo, ChicagoVJC Q&T podcast host Russell Schmidt (Director, Valley Jazz Cooperative) has known pianist/organist/composer Michael Kocour for more than a dozen years. A nationally-renown educator, Mike is the Director of Jazz Studies at Arizona State University. Additionally, he is a recording artist for Origin Records, releasing a solo piano album, East of the Sun, on that label’s OA2 imprint earlier this year.
In early summer, Mike sat down with Russ to record a Q&T podcast. Their far-ranging discussion was engaging and abundant, so much so that the conversation has been split in...
2019-07-0100 min
The Good People PosseAyahuasca Healing JourneyWhen you're looking for relief from addiction and the system is broken, where do you turn? Our guest today, Renata Osorio turned to the natural healing properties of plant medicines after a terrible experience with Suboxone treatments. Her journey is one of self-inquiry and courage and it took her half way around the world to find answers. Renata is a Reiki Practitioner living right here in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina in Asheville. Banzi Reiki and Retreats renataosorio@live.com 828-436-1912 ************************************************************************************************* We know there are a zillion other things you could be doing and we want you t...
2019-04-0116 min
Balanced Life On the GoPodcast #3 What is the purpose of therapy?What is the purpose of therapy? Different forms of therapy are recommended for different problems. Some therapies can speed up recovery and some support long-term correction. Listen to Dr. Nicole Lindsey and Dr. Bryan Gennett review the many therapies offered ay Back In Balance and how each one can support correction and pain relief. Asheville Chiropractors Dr. Nicole Lindsey and Dr. Brian Gennett specialize in natural health care and spinal correction. The Doctors take the whole body approach when treating patient's and help you discover the cause of your health problems. Dr. Nicole and Dr. Bryan help many p...
2018-12-2823 min
Balanced Life On the Go50 Million People are Doing It! Are YOU?Chiropractor Asheville http://www.backinbalancewnc.com In this podcast, Asheville Chiropractors Dr. Nicole Lindsey and Dr. Bryan Gennett talk about Chiropractic and what it is all about! Learn when the first adjustment was given and what amazing thing happened! Can Chiropractic help if you are not in pain? Can Chiropractic improve your performance as an athlete? Can Chiropractic help your digestion? All these questions answered and more! Asheville Chiropractors Dr. Nicole Lindsey and Dr. Brian Gennett specialize in natural health care and spinal correction. The Doctors take the whole body approach when treating patient's and help y...
2018-12-1425 min
Cider ChatTrevor Baker | Noble Cider, North CarolinaNoble Cider in Asheville, North Carolina opened in 2013 after Trevor Baker lost his job in online retail. He wasn’t a cidermaker at the time, but he and his wife Joanna both enjoyed drinking cider. After taking a cidermaking course with Peter Mitchell at WSU Mount Vernon, he delved straightaway into getting his own commercial cidery with his wife and business partner Lief Stevens. Noble was started with around 17 grand! Having a “good business plan with a good business model” says Trevor, “Helped us secure an economic development loan of $40,000." Before Noble became fully pe...
2018-03-211h 06
WHO IS ASHEVILLEAREN 033: HOW CRYPTOCURRENCY AND BLOCK CHAIN WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE OF REAL ESTATE WITH NICOLE SPENCERCryptocurrency is quite the hot topic these days. We are all familiar with the wild success stories and incredible losses. However, most of us don’t really understand what cryptocurrency and blockchain and the huge impact they will have on our future. We invited Nicole Spencer from Asheville Crypto Consulting on the show to explain the […]
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2018-03-0620 minDestination On The LeftEpisode 25: Attracting Visitors to All of the Wonderful Museums in New York State, with Erika SangerIn this episode, you will learn about how the Museum Association of New York (MANY) is consistently growing their tourism efforts from Erika Sanger. Erika Sanger joined MANY (Museum Assoc. Of New York) after serving twelve years as the Director of Education at the Albany Institute of History and Art. There she provided vision for the development of programs for adults, children, schools, and families, focusing on object-based learning and digital initiatives. She had led the institute’s digital renaissance, most notably with the launch of a new website and creation of interpretative strategies around hand-held digital de...
2017-05-0341 min
Spiritual Protection, Road Opening, and ProsperityKyanite, calling from Portland, OR, has experienced spiritual attacks and seeks help. In Asheville, NC, Trish gets a reading to see how to recover from a bad breakup and bring prosperity. Nicole, in Louisville, KY needs to clear her path for financial success. And in New York, Janeth seeks to make her dream of home ownership a reality.
The Lucky Mojo Hoodoo Rootwork Hour is a real, live call-in show where the general public gets a chance to ask about actual problems with love, career, and spiritual protection, and we recommend and fully describe hoodoo rootwork spells to address, ameliorate...
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