Dream Achievers with Andy Young

Chad Rakos went from neighborhood insurance guy to neighborhood clean up guy by a conversation to find out what mattered most to him.  Not a step back but a step in the right direction for the difference he wanted to make in the community and for his family.   To get in touch with Chad:  www.rakosclean.com Facebook:   www.facebook.com/rakosclean  Instagram: www.instag...

After 2 weeks of being out with Covid the devil couldn't stop me from publishing this!   Gabrielle Gerling sat down to talk about how Sugar Blush Bakery has grown to where it is today.  From humble beginnings of wanting to make a cake for her child's birthday to being requested for special events now she has been a humble servant along the way of HIS will.  I am amazed by her story/...

Hannah Bilodeau moved to Lynchburg with her husband as a traveling nurse.  Fast forward 3 kids later and she is creating memories by providing gourmet cookies to the Central Virginia area.   Follow Hannah:  Website:   www.bilodoughcookieco.com  Facebook:   www.facebook.com/bilodoughcookieco  Instagram:   www.instagram.com/bilodoughcookieco    Follo...

JB Askew is the founder of Iron & Earth which produces hand crafted blades like kitchen knives, pocket knives and other individual creation. If JB's name sounds familiar it might be from his other venture, Rise Up Climbing. You can follow JB online at:   Facebook:   @ironandearthLLC Instagram:   @ironandearthllc www.ironandearth.net

Nathan has taken his leadership skills from his military career and transitioned that into leadership for his day job. But his passion comes out in being "Dapper."  By creating unique limited run accessory items like bow ties and neck ties he is able to help people look and feel their best.   You can follow Nathan's journey online at: Tik Tok:   www.tiktok.com/@the_dapper_vet Instag...

J Bohn & Trevor are Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia locals.  You can tell that both of them have a passion for their community. From that passion J Bohn decided to help her hometown community after the pandemic struck in 2020 by taking her experience with social media and helping them spread the word.  So KEEPin' Up with J Bohn was born. Now just a few short months later hundreds of pe...

Kelly Paxton took "If they can do that, then I can do that!" to a whole new level.  From taking the leap as a teacher to being a School Resource Officer.  Or from that to creating gourmet treats for people and your 4 legged friends.   You can find Kelly on Facebook ( @sweetbatches.paxton.1 ) or Instagram ( @sweetbatches20 )   You can find more from Andy, The Mountain Money Man...

Katelyn Chewning has taken odds stacked against her to create a successful business in Lynchburg, Virginia. After starting a family at a young age she continued to climb the ladder of working at restaurants, office jobs until eventually leaving them all behind to create her own company, The Custom Cactus.  You can find her online at www.thecustomcactus.com or on Facebook & Instagram @thec...

Michelle Ayers, or "Chef Shel," has known her way around Lynchburg kitchens for years. But she only recently took the leap to become a business owner named after her old residence main feature, a purple door. She grew up around a family of fire fighters so cooking large meals was not uncommon.  So when it came time to start up her catering company she wanted something unique.  Enter her...

Chef Ivy started down the road of creating culinary excellence because she wanted healthy food that didn't taste bad.  She wasn't actually a Chef at that point though.  She has spent a career of giving back to the community with her social work.  But now she is giving back with healthy meals and second chances for people that are looking for work.   You can catch her on Faceboo...

Matt & Jill Ferguson founded their food truck, Ferguson Family Provisions during the Covid 19 Pandemic.   They had the idea for 10 years but it took Matt loosing his position as a Restaurant Manager during Covid lockdowns to create the push they needed.  Jill shortly followed leaving her Restaurant Manager position.  Now you can find them multiple times each week between Lynchbu...

So what do a mother & son combo from New Jersey know about flower farming? Turns out quite a bit! Jen and her husband found Bedford, Virginia with the help of her son, Max. They have taken the jump into a full no till flower farm using cardboard and minimally invasive techniques to create beautiful flowers. Jen has a passion for helping others and giving a chance where others have not in the p...

In this episode Andy Young visits with Dr. John Salmon, Founder of Move Up Lynchburg.   So how does a Pathologist decide that the transportation industry needs to be reinvented?   Watch and listen to hear the story.   Dr. Zoom, as he is known, has always been a little outside of the box and this is no different.  He has a passion for the community he has called home for many ye...

Our guest this week is Dr. Samantha Jordan , the founder of 122 Chiropractic.   Dr. Jordan was born and raised in Florida but was drawn to Central Virginia by her boyfriend, who is originally from Franklin County.  Since they both live active lifestyles Dr. Jordan was excited to come to the area and see all the potential of water sports and hiking that the area affords them.   She h...

In this episode, Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man ( Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman) sits down with Kristen & Christopher Breedlove, the owners of Minnie's Travel Boutique, as well as Beau Repko (their Sorcerer's Apprentice).   In the journey of working with families, many of them have a DREAM of heading to visit Disney! Well, Minnie's Travel Boutique does that every day for...

Andy Young, The Mountain Money Man ( Facebook & Instagram @mtnmoneyman) sits down this week with Outside the Cone, a small batch hand crafted Ice Cream destination in Lynchburg, VA.   Kyle Spangler dreams up the ideas of flavors and crafts them just steps away from where you can see the staff scooping up a bowl or waffle cone full of your favorite flavor. Allison Fishburne runs the front...

This weeks episode I wanted to share a little about myself.  I grew up in Lebanon, VA with entrepreneurs, musicians and artists all around me.  My grandfather retired off the railroad at 37 with a full pension and then created the family business, Honaker Auto Parts.  I grew up sweeping floors and stocking shelves with motor oil when I wasn't jumping in huge piles of cardboard boxes...

Heather Alto has taken charge of making sure her hometown communities are not surviving...but thriving. As the Executive Director of www.cvabc.org she walks her talk by being out daily in her community. From running events to visiting local business owners she is always plugged in and giving back. To get more info about CVABC visit: www.cvabc.org For more information about The Mountain Money Man:...

This episode of Dream Achievers was recorded at The White Hart Cafe in Lynchburg, VA.  Your host, “The Mountain Money Man” Andy Young spoke with Jamilyn Ashbaugh (Site Manager at The White Hart Cafe) about coming to Lynchburg just a few short years ago for what she thought would be a stopover....but now she is running The White Hart Cafe.   Check out The White Hart Cafe on Facebook &...

Kevin Filiberto has pivoted careers from educating middle school children to education people about mortgage options.   Your host, “The Mountain Money Man” Andy Young spoke with Kevin Filiberto (Mortgage Loan Officer at Movement Mortgage) about his career changes and move to Lynchburg, the valuable advice he gives his clients and his plans for the future.   Check out Kevin Filberto on Fa...

Thhis episode of Dream Achievers was recorded at TapRoots in Lynchburg, VA.   Your host, “The Mountain Money Man” Andy Young spoke with Tap Roots Co-founder, Kari Wagner about her entrepreneurial journey to setting up Tap Roots, the effects of her business on the local community and her plans for the future.   Check out Tap Roots online @TapRootsVA  Or visit www.taprootsva.com &nbsp...

David Garza is the Senior Software Development Engineer for CloudFit Software, an amazing technology company here in Lynchburg, VA. They have grown tremendously in the area by recruiting talent from the region. They even are breathing life into the iconic Carter Glass Building. CloudFit was founded by former Microsoft employees that grew up in the area. Career changers and youth have been attracte...

Derek made a huge change of careers to move back to his hometown a little over a year ago.   Little did he know at the time that a global pandemic was awaiting that would result in him having to totally change how he would reach the youth of his area.   The pandemic also resulted in him looking back to a simpler time when he grew up.  Creating a small garden in the back yard, enjoyi...

"Your going to enter and leave this world with one thing......your name.  What you do in between the 2 dates that mark that entrance and exit make it mean something."   Jared Hesse has decided that his name, the same as his father's and his Grandfather's is going to stand for a simpler time.  When men went for a shave and a haircut, not with a goal of it taking 5 minutes and rushing...

Tim King Jr. is passionate about making a difference for the children of Lynchburg and Central Virginia. That can be seen through the way he has used his business acumen to help assist local organizations like CASA and Mustache 4 Kids . His heart can be heard in this episode as he explains why being a transplant to Lynchburg by way of New Orleans led him to finding a sense of community. You can su...