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Today: Renee Hajek, the owner and founder of Stay Social in Evans, Georgia. Her story takes her around the United States, working her family business, working in real estate, and to OVER 100 Dave Matthews Band Concerts (Foreshadowing: Chris loves her). She's an all-Augustan entrepreneur with a great, gritty story. Connect with her on her Facebook Page: StaySocialEvans Presented By Nancy Powell Rea...

Today: Very Vera Stewart! She visited us at Augusta Podcasts Studio to talk about how she built her brand from making baskets in Madison, Georgia to having a unbelievable business achievements. You really have to hear everything to believe it. She moved to Augusta in the early 90s and transformed her small business into a national brand Learn More & Buy Her Cookbooks for Yourself: VeryVera.com...

Today: Heather Parady. She is a transplant to Augusta from Arkansas who has 2 podcasts of her own as well as an international consulting brand! She is an ultimate creator and in this conversation, we go through her journey, the emotional and scary times, the great and successful times (including a Forbes interview!), and we talk about her connection to Augusta. Check Out Her Podcasts: Unconvention...

This Week: A mini series continuation! We talked to Catherine McManus, a local Avid Augustan for her testimony about the town. Hear about how this local traveled around the south east before deciding that her passion was for her hometown & find her at the next YPA event! Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter G...

This Week: Timber Choir joins us. This duo of Adam Sams & Brendan St. Gelais was born out of chance in a recording session at Brendan's studio in Nashville. Adam, who lives in Augusta and Brendan (who we are working on converting) talk about their independent musical journeys and how they converged, almost accidentally, to become a band making original music during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Check...

Today: David Barnett, former syndicated radio host and current co-founder & co-host of Tour Junkies. Tour Junkies is a golf fantasy & gambling show. This podcast was a top mover in the world of golf as one of the first 3 golf shows to discuss fantasy and betting, and they created a national following from here in Augusta Ga! Click the episode because it's golf week and this conversation is...

This Week: Sam Baker, a local entrepreneur who has been a part of building multiple local businesses, joins us to talk about how his family has been making a national impact from Augusta, Ga. The Baker family developed America's first Church-Giving Kiosk with their company Secure Give and then founded Low Country Clothiers. Sam & his brother Stu also play in their own band: The Baker Brothers...

This Week: A new upscale, Bakery Bar comes to downtown Augusta (right off James Brown Blvd & Broad. Troy & Amy Adamo, the founders of the long-anticipate Vance's Bakery Bar join us to talk about their new addition to Augusta, a concept that might just be the first of its kind. Come to this episode to learn about the bakery bar, but stay to hear about their love of Augusta - & the excit...

Welcome to our Local Highlights Mini Series. In this episode, we meet Abbie Vaugh & Kay Doss from the Georgia Cancer Center who are talking about the upcoming event: Unite in the Fight. In this episode we learn a little about what the Cancer Center does, what they mean to the community (a lot), and how to get involved - there are more ways than ever to get involved in Unite the Fight this year...

This Week: Tom Denlinger, Vice President of the Augusta Green Jackets Baseball team comes on for a conversation about multiple exciting topics. Among those that might titillate you: the Atlanta Braves Affiliation Announcement & the new Green Jackets season starting May 4, with a predictable, but awesome, theme! Season Tickets on Sale Now! Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownA...

This Week: A mini series! We meet David Peltier, a local Augustan with a lot of Augusta spirit. He's involved all over town including with Sherman & Hemstreet, the Augusta Press, & the Young Professionals of Augusta! Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugustaBroker (Nancy20201!) DropTheDis Question Presented by Tranter Grey Media (TranterGrey.com) Community Partnership: ...

This Week: Pure Indigo is a new band in Augusta Ga with lofty goals. We sat down with founder Josh Beaver (Hereafter Beaves) & Guitar Player Ethan Stallings to talk about how they became a part of a band that seems to generate endless excitement. Also in the band are Andrew Fowler & Ethan Balducci - Friends of the Show - & Bentley Rhodes! They have not yet released an album, but we do...

This Week: Alex Wier & Daniel Stewart of the Wier/Stewart marketing company join us. These are two guys that largely are from this area and have contributed mightily to the growth of Augusta. Click the episode because you've heard of the company 100 times, listen to the end to hear about their greatest projects, successes, and passionate defense of Augusta. Check them out at WierStewart.com Pr...

This Week: Robert Kelly & Isaac Kelly stop by to talk about the family business that they joined and have become leaders for: Augusta Staffing & Aiken Staffing. These guys are hyper-locals who operate a business that allows them to have some really in-depth insight into Augusta's development and the Augusta's human capital. Check them out at JobShopStaffing.com . Presented By Nancy Powell...

Presented by Bank of America: A Special Episode. We continue our Human Rights series with this episode which examines economic equality in our area and the country as a whole. We had 3 expert panelists: Mayor Davis, Eric Parker Executive Director of TheClubhou.se, and Dr. Townsend from Augusta University that came on and had an honest, moderated discussion dealing with issues of equality in their...

This Week: The Bowers Power Couple joins us. Happy Valentines Day! Today, we celebrated with Ana Christina-Bowers & Ryan Bowers, one of Augusta's top power couples! Ryan talks about his time in professional football, including playing for the Falcons, and how that led him to being on the Bachelorette and starting his own company: Ath-Elite. Ana, a former guest on November 21, 2020, and Ryan ta...

This Week: AE The Cool, a local musician with a background singing R&B, hip-Hop, and of course, Don't Stop Believing by Journey. A hustler with massive talent, AE has performed at weddings, festivals, and around the USA. She also writes her own music and performs around Augusta with a band. Listen to her of Apple Listen to her of Spotify Check out Her Website   Presented By Nancy Powell Real E...

This Week: Antoine Williamson is the surprising owner of Augusta's newest downtown restaurant: Broad Street Bullies Grill. Listen for Antoine's story growing up in Rural Beach Island SC, working 70 hour work weeks, and finally opening - 11 months late. His menu is out-of-this-world-unique and his passion is palpable. Check him out, and get excited, because he's open 7 days a week! Check them out o...

This Week: Jeremy Ruggeburg and Rachel Spaugh from the Medical Professionals Magazine. This magazine is an original concept pioneered by Jeremy in Augusta in 2017 and has grown to be a national brand. Jeremy & Rachel talk about how their totally separate life stories combined into them forming a perfect team and building a brand. This episode talks about business, networking, and the importanc...

This Week: Jeremy Mace & Jeff Partl stop by the studio to talk about their company: Powerserve. Powerserve is a marketing company in Augusta that recently went through a merger. Jeremy was the founder of Newfire Media, the company that merged with Jeff's Powerserve to grow their value and services. These guys serve a national base of clients and are a great example of business growth & dev...

This Week: A power couple and a powerful team in business. John and Pat Curry are the founders of Buona Caffe in Augusta Ga. They went from a humble spot in the market to opening a cafe on Central Ave., and now they have 2 cafes and a roastery downtown. Come because you love coffee. Stay to find out how dangerous John's life really was!   Presented By Nancy Powell Real Estate Broker @DowntownAugus...

This Week: Happy Holidays with Augusta Rocks! The Augusta Rocks! Mini Series continues with Tom Reed, a local musician who has played with bands such as The Tandem, The Soul Project, & a 3rd Band That You'll Have to Listen to Hear About...as well as playing with the Augusta Players and having his own solo act. Tom is all about music; he is a music teacher as well as a musician and a songwriter...

This Week: A Green Christmas! Dr. Robert Milhous stops by to talk about his business - Augusta Chiropractic Clinic, his other business - Augusta Hemp Co., his OTHER business - Georgia Cannabis ___. Dr. Milhous has been on the front line of growing (pun intended) Georgia's cannabis industry as well as researching and understanding the nuance of cannabis. What does he think this future means and loo...

This Week: Two Industry Heavyweights! Allan Soto, the CEO and creator of Vinea Capital which is focusing on opening businesses in downtown Augusta Ga and Brandon Smith, the head Chef of Pineapple Ink Tavern and former Chef and Restauranteur of many other businesses stop by and share their journeys that resulted in Pineapple Ink Tavern and [Hopefully!] more to come.   Presented By Nancy Powell Real...

This Week: Erica Auffery, a local DJ who goes by E-Meg, talks about her journey into finding her art form in Augusta. A former college athlete, Erica is an Augusta transplant from New York (among other places) who has found her passion as a DJ at local venues such at Soul Bar, Sole, and Bar on Broad. If you love music, art, and the downtown community, this episode is for you!   Presented By Nancy...