Shows
Birmingham ShinesEast Lake Market on Birmingham Shines: Local, Healthy Food for AllIn Episode 40 Birmingham Shines the spotlight is on East Lake Farmer's Market, a program of Peer, Inc. to provide healthy food for the East Lake Community and market opportunities for Alabama farmers. Photos and complete show notes are available at http://birminghamshines.com/40 In this episode we hear from: Witt Farms in Hayden Benny Dixon of Dixon Family Farms in Clanton Eugenia Wynfrey of Wynfrey Farms in Boaz Jimmy Carmack of Pure Alabama Honey (several hundred hives) he touches on the challenges in beekeeping Sister...
2016-06-2519 min
Birmingham ShinesPack HealthThis week on Birmingham Shines my guests are Uma Srivastava, who
is the product development manager for Pack Health, and M’kayl
Lewis, health adviser manager for Pack Health.
Pack Health is a Birmingham startup founded by Mazi Rasulnia
& Will Wright with a mission to help individuals suffering from
chronic medical conditions take ownership of health and achieve
positive outcomes through health advisers and condition management
kits.
Find out more at http://birminghamshines.com/pack-health
Episode Sponsor
Episode 39 of Birmingham Shines is sponsored by Vulcan Security
Systems, a Birmingham company that of...
2016-04-3036 minBirmingham ShinesDr. Shelley StewartDr. Shelley Stewart, Birmingham businessman, radio legend, philanthropist and pillar of Birmingham, is the guest on episode 38 of Birmingham Shines podcast.
If you’ve been in Birmingham very long you’ve probably heard some of Dr. Stewart’s story. I’ll just say that I was honored to have spent a couple of hours with Dr. Stewart in late March to do this interview.
I’ve heard Dr. Stewart speak on several occasions and have read a good bit of his biography and I feel like he takes us, in this conversation, down some paths in this in...
2016-03-3145 minBirmingham ShinesBirmingham Dance Walk and More - Out and About in BirminghamThis week's offers something of a hodge-podge, centered around the theme of out-and-about town.
We start with the Birmingham Dance Walk event organized by Sherri Ross.
Last Sunday, March 20 I hung out at Railroad Park for a while to be a part of the first Birmingham Dance Walk of 2016. It was the Dance Walk that inspired this episode to share some sound bites about what makes Birmingham Shine and to let you know about a few events coming up over the next few weeks.
All of these events and festivities are in Birmingham...
2016-03-2521 minBirmingham ShinesTEDxBirmingham 2016 - Ideas SharedTEDxBirmingham 2016 was March 12 at the Alys Stephens Performing Arts Center on the UAB Campus.
This episode features a recap of the ideas shared by speakers, through performances, and in a few short films interspersed throughout the event.
The theme was Pure Imagination and the speakers and performances were curated into three sessions:
Take a Breath, Make a Wish, Change the World
Full show notes are available at http://birminghamshines.com along with links to the videos and other resources mentioned in this episode.
2016-03-1935 minBirmingham ShinesSheree Martin - Time to ShineWhen I was three a lawnmower turned over on me and crushed my left temple, I have a noticeable but faded scar in the shape of a cross. I can actually remember bits and pieces of the moments before, during, and after the accident. My head on my mother's chest, covered in blood, as we raced to the nearest hospital 10 miles away. Today, I call it my Harry Potter scar. The girl who lived. I'm Sheree Martin, host and producer of Birmingham Shines, and I want to say thank you for listening to the podcast...
2016-03-1024 minBirmingham ShinesKultureCity - Seeing the Potential In AutismThis week’s episode of Birmingham Shines features a conversation with Dr. Julian Maha, an emergency medicine physician and co-founder of KultureCity, an impact driven and award-winning nonprofit that is based in Birmingham but with a global presence.
Dr. Maha and his wife conceived the idea for KultureCity after their oldest son was diagnosed with autism several years ago.
KultureCity is designed to be a real community of volunteers and supporters who work to help families directly and to be advocates for the types of systemic change that will help individuals with autism achieve and li...
2016-03-0327 minBirmingham ShinesAlabama Trails MagazineKatie Exum, publisher and editor of Alabama Trails magazine is the guest on episode 33 of Birmingham Shines.
Rotary Trail in downtown Birmingham is the next trail set to open in Birmingham.
Rotary Trail is part of a much larger trail system under development in the Magic City and surrounding areas.
We are so blessed to have amazing outdoor recreation opportunities all around us. Birmingham’s burgeoning trail system and city parks are one of the reasons that Birmingham is gaining so much attention from national media and tourism bloggers. Yes, we have amazing fo...
2016-02-2630 minBirmingham ShinesRed Mountain GraceMy guest this week is Jason Carroll, one of the co-founders of Red Mountain Grace, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that offers residential space to out of town families in need who must be in Birmingham on an extended basis to receive medical treatment.
As is often the case, the really good part of this episode comes in the last 5 minutes. Before that, Jason and I talk about the organization, the type of hospitality provided by Red Mountain Grace, and how you might get involved. Near the end of our conversation, I asked Jason to share a story...
2016-02-1826 minBirmingham ShinesTeddy Zane - Flex FitnessTeddy Zane, owner of Flex Fitness in Irondale, is the guest on episode 31 of Birmingham Shines.
Health and fitness starts with food.
“You can’t outtrain a bad diet,” Zane says.
Teddy is an ACE certified trainer.
Bodybuilding Awards include:--Mr. New York--Teen Mr. Upstate New York
Flex Fitness is an awesome gym in Irondale, a suburb of Birmingam, with 24/7 access. Flex Fitness offers a full range of cardio workout machines, as well as multiple varieties of circuit training machines. There's a full floor of free-weights for the hard-core bodybu...
2016-02-1240 minBirmingham ShinesChef Tony Bayles on Food and the Woodlawn Community SpiritChef Tony Bayles started out working with food when he was an assistant to his uncle who ran a catering business.
Today, Tony owns Bayles Catering and a popular take-out cafe in the Woodlawn community, which is in the midst of a community revitalization that's turning into a renaissance.
In this episode of Birmingham Shines, Tony shares the story of how he decided to become a professional chef, a bit about his history and training, the types of catering services he provides, and what makes the community of Woodlawn and the city of Birmingham Shine.
2016-02-0424 minBirmingham ShinesTEDxBirmingham with Matthew HamiltonWelcome to episode 29 of Birmingham Shines. I’m your host and producer Sheree Martin and this week’s show is about TEDxBirmingham: what it is, why it matters, who it's for and more. We also talk about what makes Birmingham Shine and what makes a person shine.
My guest is Matthew Hamilton, someone I’ve been trying to have on the show since last summer and we finally had a chance to sit down just before the beginning of the year to talk about TEDxBirmingham. I’m a huge fan of TED talks and TEDx talks and use them...
2016-01-2945 minBirmingham ShinesBlack Warrior Riverkeeper with Nelson BrookeNelson Brooke has served as Black Warrior Riverkeeper since 2004. The nonprofit Black Warrior Riverkeeper organization provides leadership in protecting the Black Warrior River, one of the primary sources of drinking water to the City of Birmingham and several other surrounding municipalities and public water systems.
Nelson explains why water is so important and how the modern "disconnect" from water contributes to the lack of public awareness about the importance of protecting water.
We take a look at some of the challenges of protecting water in Alabama. We also discuss briefly some of the hidden costs...
2015-12-3044 min
Birmingham Shinespencilpress - Artist Susan Shoemaker on Birmingham ShinesThis week’s guest is Susan Shoemaker, a Birmingham mixed media artist. You can find her work around Birmingham and online. Just search for pencilpress. Susan markets her work as pencilpress, which explains originated with her college art studies in printmaking and her love of drawing. And she also presses hard with her pencil. Hence, pencilpress. Susan is known for her animal-focused art and she explains how she conceives and creates animal drawings, paintings and other pieces of art. In our conversation, we touch on the creative process, art in schools and what it...
2015-11-2036 minBirmingham ShinesClean Green with Rebecca DavisBirmingham mother, wife and green cleaning entrepreneur Rebecca Davis is the guest on episode 26 of Birmingham Shines.
Rebecca owns a cleaning business that uses only green cleaning products Rebecca makes at home. One of her clients suggested she begin selling the green cleaning products and that led Rebecca to the Co.Starters program offered through Create Birmingham.
In this episode, we talk about Rebecca's journey to green and clean, in cleaning and in eating.
Birmingham Shines will be returning to a weekly production schedule for the months of November and December, with the...
2015-10-2942 minBirmingham ShinesScott Doty - The Power of DesignIndustrial designer Scott Doty is the guest on episode 25 of Birmingham Shines.
We talk about the power of and importance of design in all facets of life and business.
We also get into tips and resources to help boost creativity and innovation, regardless of skill or experience.
Full show notes at http://birminghamshines.com
Please support Birmingham Shines and all of the Shinecast® resources and media content through Patreon. Visit http://birminghamshines.com/support to go directly to the Shinecast Patreon page.
2015-10-1640 minBirmingham ShinesWriter T.K. ThorneThis week’s guest on Birmingham Shines is writer T.K. Thorne, author of the award-winning novel Noah’s Wife.
Noah’s Wife received ForeWard Magazine’s Book of the Year Award in Historical Fiction and T. K. has received a number of accolades and much critical acclaim for her fiction and non-fiction works, including Angels at the Gate, another novel in the genre of historical fiction, and Last Chance for Justice, a investigative non-fiction work about the Birmingham Church bombers.
I recently finished reading Noah’s Wife and I can say from first-hand experience that this...
2015-10-0141 minBirmingham ShinesMagic City Woodworks - Crafting Lives Through WoodworkingLawrence Sheffield knew from a young age that he wanted to work with his hands, his heart and his mind and that college was not in his plans. His love of woodworking inspired a vision to start a training program to help young men learn both job and life skills through woodworking. That vision led to the creation of Magic City Woodworks, a 501c3 nonprofit in Birmingham, Alabama.
Lawrence is my guest on this week's episode of Birmingham Shines, along with Jacob Pierce who serves as the volunteer coordinator for Magic City Woodworks.
In this...
2015-09-1740 minBirmingham ShinesCity Action Partnership - Serving Downtown BirminghamTeresa Thorne, executive director of the City Action Partnership, is the guest on episode 22 of Birmingham Shines. She describes the role of the CAP team, the services they provide, and shares an example of how the CAP officers go beyond the "call of duty."
Teresa is a former Birmingham police officer and she shares some of the reasons she thinks downtown Birmingham Shines.
I'll be publishing another part of our conversation in a future episode that focuses on Teresa's writing. She's a successful author who's published several acclaimed books under her pen name, T.K. T...
2015-09-1018 minBirmingham ShinesStacey Hood - Old Swole Podcast - On Crossfit After 40Stacey Hood is my guest on episode 21 of Birmingham Shines. Stacey is in the midst of launching Old Swole Podcast, a crossfit focused show for the over 35 crowd.
Stacey and I talk about the importance of real food, physical activity (doesn't have to be crossfire, just move), sleep, body image and more.
My new show, Discover Grow Shinecast, also has a big wellness/fitness/health component.
Stacey's co-host on the Old Swole Podcast is Jay Symms.
More at http://birminghamshines.com
2015-09-0347 minBirmingham ShinesDeidre Clark - Helping Ensley ShineThe word "Kuumba" means create.
Deidre Clark is bringing innovative programs to Ensley to inspire and train kids in the creative arts.
The latest program will provide training and mentoring in the field of graphic design and offer high school students the chance to gain valuable job skills and a portfolio to supplement college applications and/or pursue employment or freelance opportunities.
In this episode, we walk through the history of Kuumba Community Art and into this new direction.
Deidre also provides tips on how you can choose yourself to do t...
2015-08-2730 minBirmingham ShinesTravel to Africa with Mwendo AdventuresJourney Beyond with Mwendo Adventures.
Episode 19 of Birmingham Shines features a conversation with Joe Caruga and Jason McCracken.
Joe is a native of Kenya who moved to Birmingham to study. Jason is a Birmingham entrepreneur. They met at Dawson Memorial Church and that led to travels to East Africa and the formation of Mwendo Adventures.
Mwendo Adventures provides bespoke safaris, climbs and other adventures on the African continent (with other stops on the way).
In this conversation we talk about what makes African special---with an emphasis on Kenya and other destinations...
2015-08-2048 minBirmingham ShinesDeon Gordon - Birmingham ChampionThis week’s guest is Deon Gordon--if you’re civic minded and under 40 you probably know Deon. If you’re over 40 and civic minded you’ve probably heard of Deon, even if you don’t know him personally.
Deon is one Birmingham’s champions and just an all-around super nice guy.
In March 2015, Deon assumed the role of director of business development for REV Birmingham.
Deon was one of the first four individuals I reached out to when I began working on the show. We had everything scheduled for him to be guest #2, bu...
2015-08-1338 minBirmingham ShinesScot Duncan, Ph.D., On the Value of NatureIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Scot Duncan, associate professor at Birmingham Southern College and author of Southern Wonder: Alabama's Surprising Biodiversity.
The focus of the conversation is on the economics of protecting nature--from the value of ecosystem services to the economic growth we derive through outdoor recreation and tourism to the health benefits of time spent in nature (which reduce healthcare costs and stress that lowers productivity in the workplace).
I recorded this interview with Dr. Scot Duncan a couple of weeks before the release date and scheduled it for epsiode 17 because I h...
2015-08-0647 minBirmingham ShinesDavid Sher: Comeback Town BlogDavid Sher is a Birmingham businessman who started the Comeback Town blog in 2012 to spark a conversation about change in Birmingham.
David's goal is to have a conversation about hard questions that many have said should not be asked because the effort would be futile. Perhaps the tide is turning now, due to the Comeback Town Blog's growing readership and the increase in subscribers to the companion email newsletter.
In episode 16 of Birmingham Shines, David Sher explains how he came to be interested in social media (especially LinkedIn) at the stage of life when most...
2015-07-3053 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastEcosystem Services & Biodiversity with Dr. Scot DuncanIn this episode of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast®, I’m featuring a conversation with Dr. Scot Duncan, a professor of biology at Birmingham Southern College and the author of Southern Wonder, Alabama’s Surprising Biodiversity.
Scot and I talk about ecosystem services and other benefits of nature. We recorded this conversation in a coffee shop, so you’ll notice a bit of background noise, despite the pro mics and mixer I set up on a table in the corner. My apologies for that. It's not too bad, but slightly distracting.
It's been a while (underst...
2015-07-2845 minBirmingham ShinesCarla Jean Whitley: On Writing, Books, Birmingham & MoreThis week we have another writer on the show, my friend Carla Jean Whitley.
Carla Jean is one of the first people I approached about being on Birmingham Shines because I know how much she loves Birmingham. We decided to time her appearance on the show to coincide with the release of her new book, Birmingham Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in the Magic City, which will be available for purchase starting July 27, 2015. The official book launch event is set for July 27 from 4-6 p.m. at The Alabama Booksmith in Homewood.
Carla Jean...
2015-07-2356 minBirmingham ShinesAuthor Julie Hedgepeth Williams on Writing Narrative Historical NonfictionSome stories are meant to be told.
The Caldwell Family’s story of survival is one example. Albert and Sylvia Caldwell met at Park College in Missouri and embarked (on their wedding day) in 1909 on their journey to Siam to become missionaries. By February 1912, before the terms of the missionary appointment had been met, the couple and infant son were making their way back home to the United States. By happenstance—or fate—the Caldwells ended up on the Titanic in April 2012 and were one of the few families to survive the disaster.
One of the goa...
2015-07-1651 minBirmingham ShinesMark Kelly: Publisher, Weld for BirminghamMark Kelly, publisher of Weld for Birmingham, is the guest for episode 13 of Birmingham Shines.
If you’re in Birmingham, you know Mark as a writer and voice for change in Birmingham and in Alabama.
In today’s show we talk a little bit about the founding of Weld for Birmingham, but our main focus is a conversation about bigger questions like the role of journalism, change that is sparked by grassroots efforts of “we the people,” the importance of hope, challenges in education, poverty and how poverty hampers economic growth and educational opportuni...
2015-07-0946 minBirmingham ShinesJennifer Skjellum: Tech Birmingham, Tech Entrepreneurship & MoreEpisode 12 of Birmingham Shines features Jennifer Skjellum, president of Tech Birmingham, a nonprofit that provies education, professional development and networking opportunities for tech professionals, entrepreneurs and companies with IT departments.
Jennifer is the executive director of Central Alabama chapter of Angel Investor Management Group, a network for angel investors who focus on companies in the southeastern US.
Jennifer is also owner of Run-Time Computing, one of several computer businesses she's been a part of starting during her professional life.
We talk about the state of entrepreneurship in Alabama, the geographic and workforce challenges...
2015-07-0737 min
Birmingham ShinesSoluble Therapeutics, Inc.: Birmingham Bio-tech with John McCarter, Director of Business DevelopmentJohn McCarter, director of business development for Soluble Therapeutics, Inc., describes the company's history and path to commercialization of technology developed at UAB.
Soluble Therapeutics, Inc. developed and has commercialized technology that enables the rapid formulation of biologic solutions for delivery of protein-based pharmaceuticals. In the past couple of years, Soluble Therapeutics has received several infusions of capital from venture funds and a major NIH grant.
In addition to explaining the company's technology, John explains how he uses LinkedIn and other internet-based communication platforms to grow the company's client base around the world.
We...
2015-07-0230 minBirmingham ShinesTaylor Robinson, 6 Foot Five Productions & Arc Stories: "It's supposed to be hard."What makes someone shine? Doing the thing that you love, makes you shine. So find what it is and do that.
Sage advice from Taylor Robinson, owner of Six Foot Five Productions & co-founder of Arc Stories, this week's guest on Birmingham Shines.
We talk about storytelling, creativity, the ultimate source of our creativity, fulfilling our unique purposes (and most of us have more than one, we both agree), and doing the thing that excites us.
I reached out to Arc Stories back in April, hoping to schedule someone to talk about the Arc...
2015-06-2538 minBirmingham ShinesAndré Natta - Urban Conversations about Birmingham, AlabamaAndré Natta moved to Birmingham in 2004 because he wanted to play a role in the rebirth of the Magic City. He is a journalist and urban conversationalist--someone who seeks to find and tell the stories that aren't being told.
André set out to fill a gap in local news coverage when he established the hyperlocal website, The Terminal: Birmingham's Hub and that site was immensely helpful to me when I set out to discover more about Birmingham when I moved here in 2009.
Our conversation covers a lot of territory. We talk about the impact of th...
2015-06-181h 00
Birmingham ShinesAlabama Summer Skies & Space Exploration with David Weigel (Bonus Episode)This is a bonus episode of Birmingham Shines, featuring David Weigel, a young educator and explorer who moved to Birmingham in 2014 to become the director of Christenberry Planetarium at Samford University. David shares a bit about his love for space exploration what he likes about Birmingham (the outdoors and the city's amenities), and some of the topics that will be covered during the Alabama Summer Skies program at Christenberry Planetarium this summer. The free planetarium shows are interactive and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. The first show is...
2015-06-1541 minBirmingham ShinesWhat to Eat in Birmingham featuring Jessi & Scott, Mr. & Mrs. FoodieJessica & Scott moved to Birmingham, Alabama in 2011 from Manhattan for Jessica's work (medical research) and set out to discover Birmingham through the Magic City's food culture.
They started out sharing amazing food finds with friends on Facebook and that led them into the world of food blogging. Their blog, What to Eat in Birmingham, is extremely successful and popular and offers more than just information about where to eat.
Jessi & Scott offer a community-oriented story about restaurants that aren't always in the news. They feature interviews with chefs and go deep to tell the story-behind-the-story.
2015-06-111h 09Birmingham ShinesSeasick Records: Daniel Drinkard, Vinyl, Indie Music & DIY Work EthicI recorded this interview with Daniel Drinkard in early May while getting a preview of the new location of Seasick Records, a vinyl record store in Birmingham, Alabama.
We talk about our love for music, common interests in punk and indie bands, and the reasons why listening to music on vinyl makes music seem more special. We also talk about the DIY ethic of Henry Rollins and why it matters to spend your days doing work you enjoy.
Daniel opened Seasick Records in November 2013, with his co-founder Chayse Porter, to offer a vinyl record store...
2015-06-0443 minBirmingham ShinesAmy Bickers - Author of The Geography of You and MeAmy Bickers is a professional writer and has had successful careers in feature writing, as a newspaper journalist and editor for Southern Living.In 2009, Amy saw her ex-husband commit suicide. She used writing to make sense of the tragedy and deal with the grief. Ultimately, she turned from journaling to writing her truth of the experience and that turned into a memoir, The Geography of You and Me.
After literary agents turned down the manuscript because "no one knew her," Amy put the book aside for a while. Later she turned to Kickstarter and had...
2015-05-2845 minBirmingham ShinesMotionMobs - Taylor Peake Wyatt Talks Tech StartupTaylor Peake Wyatt, co-founder of MotionMobs, shares the story of starting the software development company in 2010. We also talk about the path from idea to funding, how to address the shortage of tech industry talent in Alabama and the benefits of growing a tech business in the Magic City.
Full show notes and a PDF transcript will be available at http://birminghamshines.com
2015-05-2138 min
Birmingham ShinesJavacia Harris Bowser on Birmingham Shines PodcastJavacia Harris Bowser talks about founding SeeJaneWrite-Birmingham when she couldn't find the writing group she was looking for. Javacia Harris Bowser, my guest for Week 3 of the Birmingham Shines podcast, is a writer, teacher and entrepreneur. She’s also a successful blogger and founder of See Jane Write Birmingham—networking group for women writers that has turned into a business. As we learned in episode 3 of Birmingham Shines, Javacia moved to Birmingham several years ago from Louisville, Kentucky to teach English at the Alabama Schoo...
2015-05-1433 min
Birmingham ShinesTripp Watson - The Entrepreneur's AttorneyTripp Watson, Birmingham attorney and business adviser, talks about the entrepreneurial scene in Birmingham and how it's changed in the years since he began practicing law and advising entrepreneurs.
Tripp was recently named one of the Birmingham's Top 40 under 40 by the Birmingham Business Journal.
A transcript and full show notes available at http://birminghamshines.com
2015-05-0740 min
Birmingham ShinesWade Kwon and the Y'all Connect Social Media Marketing ConferenceWe also have a conversation about what it means to "shine" in an entrepreneurial context and whether Birmingham is now shining as a destination for entrepreneurs, makers, and creators. Full show notes will be available at: http://birminghamshines.com Birmingham Shines is a featured show on the Shinecast media network. Shinecast is a registered trademark of Sheree Martin.
2015-05-0139 min
Birmingham ShinesBirmingham Shines Preview with Sheree MartinSheree Martin explains how and why she created Birmingham Shines, the podcast, and the larger Shinecast® brand. Sheree is a Birmingham, Alabama entrepreneur, lawyer and former college professor. She's also a professional writer and speaker. The Shinecast® media brand grew out of a vision for inspirational and educational media content to help others Discover, Grow and Shine in all aspects of life. The Shinecast brand began in 2012 with the first Shinecast show, the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast. [Shine Springs Farm is so-named because of a geological landmark known as "Shine's Spring" which is located on th...
2015-05-0112 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastVermont's Bread & Butter FarmIn episode 019 of the Shine Spring's Farm Shinecast Sheree talks with Corie Pierce co-owner of Bread & Butter Farm near Burlington, Vermont.
Sheree also shares a brief story of George Jones' visit to Shine Springs Farm.
Shownotes available here: http://benfranklinfollies.com
2013-05-0537 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastShinecast Vision, Tomatoes, Green SmoothiesThis Newsletter edition of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast features a discussion of Sheree's vision for the Shinecast and other related projects and how you can help guide the future of the Shinecast. Sheree also gives an in-depth look at the varieties of tomatoes growing this season at Shine Springs Farm (and in her backyard garden) and shares a Parsley Green Smoothie experience.
2013-04-2030 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastSkye Borden on Returning to the LandIn this episode of the Shinecast Sheree talks with Skye Borden, a 28-year-old lawyer, who recently returned with her husband to live on family land in Central Alabama and grow their own food.
2013-04-0150 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastWinter Hibernation Ends, Farm Dog UpdateIn Episode 015 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast, Sheree emerges from the winter hibernation and explains what happened to the interview with Tim Zweber of Zweber Family Farms. And she gives an update on the farm dogs, Koda and Shine.
2013-03-0411 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastWater Policy, Water Use, Water Protection with the Alabama Rivers Alliance teamHappy New Year: Episode 014 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast features Mitch Reid, program director for the Alabama Rivers Alliance, who talks about water policy, an overview of the history of water rights and water management and efforts in Alabama to develop a statewide water management plan. Mitch also talks about the economic development aspects of water and water policy.
We're also joined by Adam Johnston, Alliance coordinator for the Alabama Rivers Alliance who talks about upcoming events where citizens can provide input into the water policy process and learn more about water policy, water rights and...
2013-01-1042 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastThanksgiving: Family EditionEpisode 013 of the Shinecast features an update on Koda and Shine, news about what's growing at Shine Springs Farm and reflections from the Thanksgiving table.
Back on a regular schedule starting December 11, when we'll feature a conversation with Tim Zweber of Zweber Family Farms in Minnesota.
2012-12-0622 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastSocial Media for Farmers (2012 style)This episode of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast includes a quick update on farm dog Koda. The rest of the podcast features an edited version of Sheree's presentation on Marketing Your Farm Through Social Media at the Farm and Food Forum, an event hosted in late October 2012 by the Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network.
Complete show notes available at www.benfranklinfollies.com, www.shinespringsfarm.com and www.teachsocialbusiness.com.
The brief snippet of music heard in the first minutes of the podcast is from the Black Twig Pickers and used with attribution under a Creative Commons...
2012-11-1058 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastShine the Dog, the Wildwood Ruminators from Muscle Shoals, Farm UpdateEpisode 010 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast features:
An update on Koda's injuries
Shine the Dog
Announcement of the Special Bonus Episode of the Shinecast
Farm Update
Music from the Wildwood Ruminators
Complete shownotes will be available at www.benfranklinfollies.com and www.shinespringsfarm.com
2012-10-3136 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastThe 8:30 Breeze, Raising Rabbits & Slow Money FarmingJan Hoadley of Slow Money Farm is the guest on episode 008 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast. Jan raises heritage breed rabbits and poultry, along with vegetables at Slow Money Farm. In this episode, Jan shares her farming philosophy, the role of community in farming and gives tips for cooking rabbits.
Sheree also gives 3 lessons learned so far in season 1 at Shine Springs Farm and tells the story behind Henry's Garden.
2012-10-1756 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastFeaturing Shane Tutmarc, Nashville recording artistThis episode features an interview with Nashville recording artist Shane Tutmarc. Shane just finished his new album and was very gracious to let the Shinecast include several tracks as part of this week's podcast.
Visit www.benfranklinfollies.com for complete show notes and links to Shane's website, Facebook page, and more.
Sheree also rants about GMOs and why she thinks organic growing is important.
2012-09-2647 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastGuest: Jen Barnett of FreshfullyEpisode 004 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast features an interview with Jen Barnett, co-owner of Freshfully, a local foods market in Birmingham, Alabama.
We also talk about what's growing at Shine Springs Farm.
This episode features music by Shane Tutmarc, who will be our featured guest next week.
Complete show notes are available at www.benfranklinfollies.com
If you found the Shinecast on iTunes or Libsyn, I encourage you to check out the show notes at...
2012-09-1940 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastKatie Farms: Margaret PurcellEpisode 003 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast features an interview with Margaret Purcell, co-owner/farmer of Katie Farms in Coker, Alabama.
For more information and complete shownotes, visit www.benfranklinfollies.com
or www.facebook.com/ShineSpringsFarm
2012-09-1236 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastGetting Acquainted with Shine Springs FarmThe second episode of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast features a farm update, Eliot Coleman's hypothetical ad for the ideal small farm, comments on: the importance of real food to health, the cost of real food, Collard Green and White Bean Soup, and Aldo Leopold's land ethic.
2012-09-0922 min
Shine Springs Farm ShinecastIntroducing the Shine Springs Farm ShinecastEpisode 001 of the Shine Springs Farm Shinecast. This podcast focuses on topics related to sustainable farming practices, local food systems, economics of food, the science of sustainable agricuture and creation care. Episode 1 looks at the range of topics that will be covered on the Shinecast and includes a brief autobiographical history that inspired the new Shine Springs Farm.
2012-09-0330 min