Imagine Moore Podcast

Today's episode is brought to you by More Biz Spots, where your business finds its space. Flexible offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces — learn more at morebizspot.com. Host Rose Young goes solo after a last-minute guest cancellation and shares stories from a 35+ year journey: teaching overseas in Okinawa and Germany, singing in opera, directing school musicals, and working with military commu...

Julie Borschach, Director of Programs and Events at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities, walks through the center’s history, signature events, and community programs — from jazz and chamber concerts to the Writers in Residence and equestrian outreach. The episode highlights recent standouts like Vision for More and Drums of Liberty, upcoming attractions including haunted tours and Stri...

Host Rose Young sits down with travel advisor Carrie Cameron of Journeys by Carrie to explore her globe-trotting career, signature destinations like Alaska and Antarctica, and her hands-on approach to crafting personalized, soul-feeding trips. They discuss group travel, honeymoon and family getaways, and Carrie's passion projects including Five Alarm Vacations, a community offering tailored deals...

Host Rose Young sits down with Chief Mike Cameron of Southern Pines to explore his 40+ years in the fire service, leadership lessons, and how he balances roles as fire chief, volunteer chief, and assistant town manager. The episode covers common calls and training, top home fire-prevention tips (kitchen, heating, electrical), the importance of smoke alarms and extinguishers, and why attending prof...

In this episode of the Imagine Moore Podcast, host Rose Young engages in an enlightening conversation with John Vaughan, the founder of Story Focused Media. With over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing and a successful stint in commercial insurance, John shares his remarkable journey of transitioning from a stable career to an entrepreneurial venture in the creative industry. John delve...

  In this energizing episode of the Imagine Moore Podcast, we sit down with Maria Carlton — executive coach, leadership expert, and author of Don’t Kill the Joy: How Fun at Work Creates Teams That Thrive and Results That Last. Maria shares her incredible journey from Havana, Cuba, to Moore County, NC, and how her passion for curiosity, leadership, and purpose has shaped her life and career. We div...

In this episode of The Imagine Moore Podcast, host Rose Young chats with the unstoppable Jill Lumgair — entrepreneur, idea machine, and founder of Buggy Town Yard Signs. From starting college at 32 to launching a thriving business out of sheer grit and glitter, Jill’s story is full of heart, hustle, and hilarious moments (including the part where Rose’s hound dog crashes the interview and Jill sta...

Welcome to the Imagine Moore Podcast, where dreams are crafted into reality. In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Wade Olson, a retired U.S. Army veteran who transitioned from a 24-year military career to becoming a strength and conditioning coach and a successful drone entrepreneur. Join us as Wade shares his insights from his military service, his dedication to soldier readiness...

In this episode of the Imagine Moore Podcast, host Rose Young sits down with visionary entrepreneur and strategic coach Forth Heffner for a lively, insight-packed conversation on turning bold ideas into practical action. With over 20 years of experience across industries — from construction to commercial development to leadership coaching — Forth shares how he helps high-performing leaders scale t...

Welcome to the Imagine Moore Podcast with your host, Rose Young. In this episode, we feature the inspiring entrepreneurial journey of Annmarie Cannan, a distinguished interior designer from Buffalo, New York. Dive into Annmarie's story as we explore her innovative approach to design, developed through early life experiences like sewing her own bedding and crafting prom dresses. Hear about her exte...

Welcome back to another episode of Imagine More Podcast, where we dive into the stories of incredible entrepreneurs who are making waves and impacting communities. In this episode, host Rose Young chats with Sue, the innovative founder of The Pines Times, a popular online calendar for Moore County. Sue shares her journey from growing up in a bustling household in Massachusetts, through a varied ca...

Welcome to today's episode of the Imagine More podcast, where host Rose Young sits down with Angela Thompson, a leader, mentor, and philanthropist from Moore County. Angela shares her incredible journey from growing up on a farm to becoming a top-tier real estate professional and the 2025 president of the Mid-Carolina Association of Realtors. Discover how her upbringing on a tobacco and chicken fa...

Neil McNeil's career took a surprising turn - from working in his family's jewelry store as a kid to leading Canady's Termite & Pest Control. What started as a temporary job helping a friend turned into a 19-year journey, where he climbed the ranks to manage two locations and a team of 25+ employees. In this episode, Neil shares his wildest pest stories, the challenges of running a service-bas...

Welcome to this episode of the Imagine More Podcast, where host Rose Young delves into the inspiring story of Betty, co-founder and owner of GrayFox Outdoor. Discover how Betty's childhood dreams and entrepreneurial spirit paved the way for transforming outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional extensions of homes. Join us as Betty shares her journey from growing up in the Amish community to build...

Welcome to the Imagine Moore Podcast, hosted by Rose Young, where we delve into the heart of Moore County's community by spotlighting local professionals. Recorded at the Moore BizSpot studio, this podcast celebrates the county's robust sense of community and the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels its growth. In each episode, Rose sits down with local business owners, leaders, and industry experts...