Atlanta Born & Brand

It’s a common thought nowadays that technology -- our phone in particular -- is depriving us of quality human interaction. But what if there was an app focused on changing that? Today we sit down with Evan Walker and Rain Li, the founders of Getta Bite -- an app all about bringing our community together through good deals and great food. To keep up with all things Getta Bite, follow them on social...

Ladies, there’s nothing worse than spending hours in the salon only to walk outside and see the beautiful sight that is rain clouds… am I right? Well, our guest today saw just how this was affecting women. In a professional world that has deemed image and appearance is everything, she decided she would take matter into her own hands. We’re excited to introduce to you today, Tracey Pickett and have...

Midtown Bowl has seen it all, but like so many buildings in Atlanta it was almost torn down nearly 20 years ago. An Atlanta tradition since 1960, this institution has remained strong through the trials and changes this city has faced in the 60 years since its opening. Today, we sat down with Aaron Goldman and Tim Schrager -- the current owners -- to hear their plans for keeping this treasured busi...

As adults, making new friends and deep connections can be hard. Between growing families and careers it’s difficult to find time for anything else. But back in 2012, Kevin Cregan started Atlanta Sport and Social Club attacking that very problem. We sat down with Kevin to talk about how Atlanta Sport and Social is providing adults in our city those opportunities they need to make lasting connection...

Victoria Lemos is a self-proclaimed history nerd. Her love of knowledge and the people and places that came before us has always been there. Victoria spent her childhood in New York, as well as visiting family in Spain -- two places rich in history. So how did she end up with a podcast in the capital of South? We sat down with Victoria and heard us why she decided to start telling the story of Atl...

As a comedian, honing your craft and writing jokes that an audience can relate to is a full time job. Getting that content in front of an audience is another obstacle all its own. About a year ago, we sat down with Joel Byars and talked about his journey to becoming a comedian. On February 1st, his 10 year comedy anniversary, Joel released his very first special, The Trophy Husband. So what exactl...

Today, we catch up with local entrepreneur, Elliott Hall of Fire Make Brewing Company, for the second installation of our series The Brand is Born. When we heard what Fire Maker was doing, we couldn’t wait to witness that journey unfold in real time and wanted to bring y’all along with us. This week, we check in with Elliott as construction begins to wrap up. He shares with us the trials they’ve f...

It all started with a Yacht Rock Revue concert, and just a few years later Post Meridiem Spirits is a staple in Atlanta package stores. In this episode, we talked with Co-Founder Andrew Rodbell. He tells us all about that fateful day and how this premier ingredient cocktail company came to be. For more information visit postmeridiemspirits.com

How did an 80’s style office building in the heart of Buckhead come to house the fourth largest tech hub in the US? In this episode we talked with David Lightburn and Karen Houghton of Atlanta Tech Village. We talked to them about the gamble of building ATV in a city with almost no reputation for tech start-ups and how they’ve helped transform Atlanta into one of the best places to launch in the n...

Hey y'all, we will resume regular episodes next week, but we wanted to catch up and let you know a little about our plans for 2020. Take a listen and hear about our mission to LIFT the city of Atlanta. Also, make sure you get your new Atlanta Born & Brand Swag! The Our City Our Story T-Shirt is available on our site . As always thanks so much for listening. If you could, please leave us a rati...

Very often, the most impactful companies around are started by necessity. That was certainly the case for Brian Holland, and Phoenix Roasters, #CoffeeThatMatters. It started as a way to fund a church plant focused on reaching those who needed a second chance. They learned along the way, and found new causes to support, and today, you can find phoenix roasters coffee all over Atlanta. It’s our plea...

For so many small businesses in this town, branding can be an achilles heel. How do go about packaging all the great elements and value propositions you have to offer, into a simple, cohesive, attractive brand? That’s where our guests today come in. Lauren Tatum and Alexandra Radford are the co-founders of The Edge Agency. Edge takes on the task of putting your brand in the best possible position...

For centuries, entrepreneurs and leaders have used the hand written letter as a vital tool to communicate. In the world we live in today, its an art that can easily be lost in the noise. That’s why our guests today founded Press On Paper Company. They understand how powerful the written word can be in the form of a letter or even just a thank you card. One of their mottos is “A Good Word Changes E...

A huge part of the growth and evolution in this city has come from its great festivals. From music, to culture, to food, almost every neighborhood in Atlanta has something to offer festival goers. Today we are talking with Teresa Finley and Rhiannon Klee of IrishFest Atlanta. They both have a wealth of experience in the business world, but we wanted to talk with them about taking that experience a...

Wedged between Old Fourth Ward and Virginia Highlands is one of the most remarkable retail experiments this city has ever seen. Ponce City Market has revolutionized how we see shopping malls in the south, and just as powerful is the impact it has had on the businesses that call it home. Honeysuckle Gelato opened with the market just a few short years ago, but in that time, its three co-founders ha...

There is something pure, innocent, and even childlike about sitting down with paper and a pencil, and beginning to sketch the images in your head. It’s something thousands in our city do to as a hobby or a form of escapism. But using just a pencil and a paper as his tools of the trade, Illustrator Caleb Morris has built a thriving brand that’s spreading across the country. Welcome to the Neighborh...

Wander North Georgia is a retail store in the small town of Clayton, Georgia, tucked in the mountains just south of the North Carolina border. It’s tempting to call it an outdoor lifestyle shop, but that doesn’t take into account the beer selection, the ice cream parlor, or the bocce ball court that make this place truly one of a kind. And would you believe it all started with a blog, an instagram...

Karissa Tuttle, owner of Simply Done Donuts, is a native of Dallas, TX.  After coming to Atlanta in her twenties, she went from corporate America, to food truck operator, to restaurant owner in nearly the blink of an eye. She did it all with a product that may fit in the palm of your hand, but packs a big flavor punch. In the process, she helped put a special Atlanta spin on a classic guilty...

In 2019, there are no shortage of instagram influencers in our city. Five years ago, that wasn’t necessarily the case. Today we host Alyssa Fagien on the show. You may know her as the creator of the instagram account, ATL Bucket List. We talked with Alyssa about her journey from brand new Atlantan, to the go to instagram account for things to do in the city. And we also find out how she turned a f...

Today, we’re talking about a brand that needs little introduction in this city. In fact, if there were a Mount Rushmore of great Atlanta brands, our guest today would might be one it. It also might be one of the greatest small business success stories you will ever hear. The Varsity has been asking Patrons “What’ll Ya Have!” For over 90 years. It has persevered and grown with this city like very f...

Today we embark on a journey with a local entrepreneur that is sure to provide incredible insight. Fire Maker Brewing Company is a brand new Atlanta business. In fact, they haven’t even opened their doors to the public yet. But after hearing a little about their story, we thought it was an amazing opportunity to follow a brand through its infancy. In the first of our multi-part series, we sat down...

Today, we meet another solo entrepreneur who is making bug waves with some huge flavors. Rasheed Philips is the owner of Philips Barbeque co. His journey to a culinary lifestyle has been anything but textbook however. Is started almost completely by accident, and a few short years later, Sheed is well on his way to making a major name for himself in Atlanta.  So after we recorded this, I got...

Sarah Rice is a Metro-Atlanta native, and a little over a year ago, she was working a corporate job and punching the clock on a daily basis. Now, she’s managing a full-blown Flower Shop, with her own very cool spin. Her first retail store was a 1968 Volkswagen Bus. We recorded this interview in June, and a ton has happened since then, so stay tuned to the en d of the show to hear some really amazi...

In season one of Atlanta Born & Brand, we talked to two entrepreneurs building physical products in and around the Atlanta area. Today, we bring back excerpts from each of their stories to provide a glimpse of what it's like to build products in the city. Jerry Channell is a part of a growing community of makers in the region. His business, OSleeper Mfg Co, creates beautiful pieces of custom f...

In season one of Atlanta Born & Brand, we talked to three entrepreneurs building tech companies in and around the Atlanta area. Today, we bring back excerpts from each of their stories to provide a glimpse of what it's like to build a tech platform in the city. First, Fred McGill from Simple Showing was our guest on episode 3 of the show. His company is shaking up the real estate space by maki...