Find Your Flow in MoCo

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson and co-host Emma Martin, chat about what's next on the horizon for Tourism. As their 2024-2025 fiscal year comes to a close, the reflect on the accomplisments from this year and what we can all look forward to as the pages turn on Oct 1. Visit Decatur Alabama⁠⁠ Find Your Flow in MoCo is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Netw...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson sits down with Baretta Taylor, the new president of the Rotary Club of Decatur Daybreak, to talk about the all-new community event Driven to Give. Baretta shares the inspiration behind the event, what sets it apart, and why the CCC was chosen as this year’s nonprofit recipient. Together, they explore the role Rotary plays in giving ba...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson chats with Chris Spicer about Hartselle’s biggest celebration—Depot Days. From live music on four stages and the car show to the Miss Depot Days Pageant, Rails to Recovery 5K, and a concert featuring Big Daddy Weave with Luke Nail, Chris shares his vision, passion for Hartselle’s heritage, and why the community rallies behind this bel...

In this special 3-part Boys of Fall series of Find Your Flow in MoCo, intern Cohen Gibson sits down with the head coaches from all nine Decatur–Morgan County high school football programs. Together, they share their expectations for the upcoming season, what fans can get excited about, and the standout players to watch under Friday night lights. In today’s episode, we spotlight the first three tea...

In this special 3-part Boys of Fall series of Find Your Flow in MoCo, intern Cohen Gibson sits down with the head coaches from all nine Decatur–Morgan County high school football programs. Together, they share their expectations for the upcoming season, what fans can get excited about, and the standout players to watch under Friday night lights. In today’s episode, we spotlight the first three tea...

In this special 3-part Boys of Fall series of Find Your Flow in MoCo, intern Cohen Gibson sits down with the head coaches from all nine Decatur-Morgan County high school football programs. Together, they share their expectations for the upcoming season, what fans can get excited about, and the standout players to watch under Friday night lights. In today’s episode, one of a 3-part series, we spotl...

In this episode, Danielle sits down with Allen Morgan, who owns Maggie’s Florist on 2nd Avenue with his wife. Some topics covered in this episode include the history of florists and florist shops in their family, how their business operates and the positives that this business brings to Decatur, and advice that he would give others who want to start a business, but are unsure of how to do so. We a...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in Moco, Danielle sits down with our two interns for the 2025 fiscal year, Josh and Evan, to discuss all that they have learned in their internships so far! Other topics include their background that led them to how they got their internships, their future career paths, and even how they fell in love with sports and some of their favorite memories with sports! Thi...

In this episode of Find Your Flow, host Danielle Gibson chats with Teresa from the Good Culture Foundation, a vital non-profit organization that provides hardship grants for individuals in the hospitality and tourism industry. They'll discuss the crucial importance of recognizing and supporting your workers, not just during prosperous times but especially during challenging ones. Teresa will also...

In this episode of Find Your Flow, host Danielle Gibson chats with Casey Hughes, the visionary event organizer behind Derby Down Bank, a brand new soapbox car race bringing high-octane fun to Downtown Decatur. They'll dig into Casey's extensive background in event planning and the exciting details of Derby Down Bank, including a new community mural and the lively after-party at The Bansky. Casey a...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson chats with the Social Media Director of the Rocket City Trash Pandas — the team ranked #1 for social media engagement across Minor League Baseball. They dig into the secrets behind building content that truly connects with an audience. From the importance of staying on top of trends and tracking analytics, to understanding your market...

In this inspiring episode of "Find your Flow", Danielle sits down with Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes—Transformational Speaker, Award-Winning Sports Executive, Bestselling Author, and the first African-American female commissioner of both the NAIA and the HBCU Athletic Conference. They talk about exciting new programs, the upcoming HBCU Softball Championship in Decatur, and the trends Dr. Barnes sees shapi...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, Danielle sits down with one of the new owners of Decatur’s latest local hotspot, The Mallard. They dive into the entrepreneurial spirit that fueled the journey to opening this charming coffee shop, what inspired them to bring something new to the community, and the passion behind their craft. Plus, get the inside scoop on all the exciting events coming up...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, we sit down with AJ Daugherty, the newly appointed Athletic Director at Calhoun Community College. We dive into the role of college athletic programs in shaping a city's morale, fostering community pride, and creating opportunities for student-athletes. AJ shares his vision for Calhoun’s athletic department, the impact of sports beyond the field, and how...

Host Danielle Gibson chats with the creator of *Try Huntsville* about *bleisure*—the growing trend of blending business and leisure travel. They dive into what work travelers want to see, from top restaurants and shops to must-try activities. Plus, they explore tourism trends and share their favorite Decatur spots. Whether you're here for work or play, this episode is packed with tips to help you...

In today’s episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson sits down with Chase Grisham to discuss Decatur’s newest upscale event venue. They dive into the inspiration behind the space, the journey from concept to reality, and the challenges faced along the way. Chase shares insights on the importance of new businesses in driving local growth, the unique features of the venue, and the type...

In today’s episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson speaks with Kim Mitchell, the Executive Director of the Carnegie Visual Arts Center. They explore why Decatur is a thriving hub for the arts, the role of the Carnegie in supporting local creatives, and the wide range of resources the center provides and how the community can best support it. Carnegie Carnival Visit Decatur Alabama...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson and Co-Host Emma Martin with Decatur Morgan County Tourism sit down and unpack the world of tourism. Together, they help explain what tourism is, why it’s vital for cities like Decatur, and how the Decatur Morgan County Tourism team works to promote the area. This episode dives deep into the power of tourism and its positive impact on...

Join host Danielle Gibson as she sits down with Kristin Burnett, the inspiring owner of Elevate Studio in Decatur, Alabama. In this episode, they dive into the importance of prioritizing your health, explore the latest fitness trends to jumpstart your New Year’s resolutions and discuss how Elevate Studio’s welcoming approach can help you become your best self. Whether you're new to fitness or look...

Host Danielle Gibson welcomes Park Ranger David Young for an exciting conversation about the annual Festival of the Cranes in Decatur, Alabama. David shares his deep knowledge about the majestic sandhill cranes, their incredible migration patterns, and why Alabama is a critical stop on their journey. Together, they explore the importance of connecting with nature and protecting these beautiful cre...

In this special holiday edition of "Find Your Flow in Moco", host Danielle Gibson takes the show offsite to Betty Sims' Teaching Kitchen, where the author of Southern Scrumptious shares her favorite tips, tricks, and time-honored recipes that make holiday meals truly unforgettable. From her must-try cheese straws to other festive Southern dishes, Betty gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look...

In this episode, host Danielle Gibson sits down with Brenda Henson, President of the Historic Decatur Association and Artist Francis Tate, to discuss the highly anticipated Historic Decatur Tour of Homes. Brenda takes us behind the scenes, sharing fascinating stories and the rich history behind the featured homes and locations on the tour. She also highlights what attendees can expect to learn and...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in Moco, host Danielle Gibson sits down with Kelly Thomas, who shares all the exciting details about Decatur’s Christmas Open House—a festive kickoff where local vendors, shops, and restaurants celebrate the start of the holiday season. Kelly gives us the inside scoop on what to look forward to, including special events, deals, and the overall holiday cheer that m...

In this episode of Find Your Flow in MoCo, host Danielle Gibson speaks with Chase Grisham about his Halloween Party Special, where Chase Grisham, a successful business owner, shares his insights on throwing the ultimate Halloween bash that blends fun and profitability! In this episode, Chase dives into creative strategies for hosting unforgettable Halloween events that attract customers, boost com...

In this episode of "Find Your Flow in MoCo", Danielle sits down with Melea Hames, the social media manager of Visit North Alabama and the host of the Unexpected Adventures in North Alabama podcast, to discuss the power of podcasts in today's digital landscape. They explore why their respective podcasts have become essential tools for tourism and storytelling, how they connect with diverse audience...