Hope with Danny

On this episode of Hope with Danny, we’re joined by Andy Ulrich, owner of Hawthorne Drugs. Andy shares how his journey led him to become a pharmacist and how his work is about more than just providing medications. He talks about the importance of addressing emotional well-being and leaving patients feeling better than when they arrived. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about hope, health, and...

Join us on the latest episode of Hope with Danny as we talk with Brendan Stephens, a licensed professional counselor, about the power of hope in therapy. Brendan shares how hope can transform challenges into opportunities for growth. Tune in to discover how his journey and his unique approach to therapy can inspire you to find hope in every aspect of your life.

In this episode of "Hope with Danny," host Danny Daniel interviews Dr. George Young, an anesthesiologist in Athens, GA. Dr. Young's journey began in Venezuela, where he pursued education in English and Spanish alongside his passion for music. After navigating the complexities of the 60s, he pursued psychology before returning to academia for a degree in biochemistry and then medical school. Dr. Yo...

In this episode, Pat Allan joins Danny and they discuss how the positive influences in Pat’s life lead him to be a hopeful person. His hope kept him focused and led him to bring hope to others.

Join us today for the most recent Hope with Danny Episode! This episode features a special guest, Paul Chambers. Paul, an Athens native, shares his story as well as the story of his father, Dwain Chambers, the former mayor of Athens. Danny and Paul discuss hope and the impact both Paul and his father have had on the city of Athens.

Join us for this month’s Hope with Danny Episode featuring Bill Hartman! Bill discusses his career in sports journalism and the hope he has found in athletics. Listen now to hear more!

Listen to hear about how Maxine and Bob Burton started their business, burton + BURTON, and how it has grown throughout the years. Their story is inspiring as they started their balloon business when it was a brand new industry and have watched the industry grow and were able to be part of that change. Their balloons bring people joy and share happiness throughout the country. Listen to hear more...

Join us for this month's episode featuring Dicky Clark. Dicky discusses his time as a UGA athlete, coach, and then his time as the State Director of FCA, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Listen to learn more about Dicky’s experience and the impact that FCA has on students, coaches, and the community through athletics.

Tune in to this month’s Hope with Danny episode! This episode features the lead pastor, Scott Sheppard, of Cornerstone Church Athens. Listen to hear more about the vision of Cornerstone Church and the Hope that they have spread to the community of Athens, Georgia

In this month's episode, Danny Daniel's cousin, Sydney Epting joins him to talk about YoungLife. Sydney is a director of YoungLife in Athens, Georgia, a nondenominational Christian organization for middle and high school. She shares about YoungLife's mission, her involvement and how it has shaped her life. Listen here to hear her story!

In this month's episode, Jerry Varnadoe, pastor in Athens, Georgia, rejoins host Danny Daniel. Jerry talks about his early life and growing up in Valdosta, Georgia and later attending the University of Georgia. As a preferred football walk-on at UGA, Jerry shares about playing and the hope Coach Vince Dooley brought to the team. He also talks about the tragedy he faced during his lifetime and how...

This month's episode features Ed Perry, former politician and senator in the state legislature, from Nashville, Georgia. Perry shares about being in the winery business and re-entering the political world and the people that impacted his life along the way. Listen now to hear more of Ed's story!

Bryan Shaw, creator of the Berrien County Historical Museum and Archives in Nashville, Georgia, joins host Danny Daniel to discuss his move to Georgia. Shaw shares his story of how his ancestral history has impacted his career and the museum. Listen here for his full story!

Mike Dobbs, president and CEO of Camp Southern Ground, joins us for this week’s episode where he discusses the programs that this camp offers. The mission of Camp Southern Ground is to help individuals identify their strengths and magnify them so that they can impact the world. Listen to here more about the impact that the camp has on children, veterans, and their families.

In this week’s episode, we talk to Sarah McKinney, the CEO, and president of Athens Area Community Foundation. Sarah discusses the mission of the foundation and how it makes an impact on the lives of people in the community. Athens Area Community Foundation’s mission is “to help passionate donors create dynamic legacies, foster strategic philanthropy, and shape effective responses to community nee...

This week’s episode features David Stob of Small Business Development Center UGA. David discusses how the UGA Small Business Development Center Athens Campus is part of the University of Georgia’s Public Service Outreach Division and how they work to consult small businesses as one of the “Best Kept Secrets in Georgia.”

1:45 The mission of Oconee Chamber of Commerce  3:35 Experience of how I got involved  5:18 How to deal with Covid 8:50 How to connect businesses  14:25 Benefits to join the chamber  22:10 Impact to College  24:30 Major upcoming events

1:00 Dave’s Journey to be involved the chamber 2:55 How Covid impact the chamber  8:15 Structure- 5 area of folk  12:30 Public policy based on human 15:20 Members of the chamber and “Networking” 19:00 Program about Jobs in Athens 23:20 Long term vision of the chamber

3:20 How did the idea on wheels come to be 5:10 Difference between food trailer and food truck 6:10 Why chicken and waffle 8:50 Food truck from New York to Georgia 17:45 The dream for Somewhere Waffle 19:30 Selling waffle in UGA 23:00 Put hope to keep the wheels moving 

3:00 What does BBY do? How to serve women? 8:00 Mission/Objectives- STOP Social Isolation  9:00 History of BBY- How it started/How father impacted to Alison 18:00 Clinics/Charity 22:00 Impact to people 24:00 Volunteer & Teen Board

3:30 Background/Family members  6:30 Attend school to acquire professional musical training 9:30 Journey as an artist - Origin/Experiences/Gigs in Athens 16:20 Tragedy about cancer and beating it 24:10 New Music come out in music city

3:30 History of Downtown Ministries  8:30 Mission and Vision Statement of Downtown Ministries 10:00 Downtown Academy  15:00 Our Staff 20:00 Downtown Life  21:00 How and who we serve for community  25:00 Daily Bread Community Kitchen

The United Way of Northeast Georgia motivates and mobilizes resources to meet the highest priority needs of the individuals and families living in Northeast Georgia. Our guest, Alison (Geist) Alwes and Kay Keller explained how they improve education, economic and health opportunities for everyone. By building capacity, facilitating relationships and investing in impact, they address the most press...

City of Hope Athens is a nonprofit ministry that serves those who are so often overlooked and ignored in our local community. Geoff Rushing served as the Administrative Pastor at Grace Fellowship in Oconee County and helped develop and coordinate several ministries at the church. Geoff Rushing talks about how his organization brings hope to those who feel there is no way up or out and how it provi...