Lure of the Lake

My guest today often has photos on Nextdoor of amazing, exotic animals from all over the world! And if you’re like me, you’ve wondered where in the world does she take those photos and how does she get them? Leigh Lofgren is going to answer those questions for us on the show today. But what I didn’t know was the amazing life Leigh has led, before she even started taking those photo shots! Growing...

My guest today often has photos on Nextdoor of amazing, exotic animals from all over the world! And if you’re like me, you’ve wondered where in the world does she take those photos and how does she get them? Leigh Lofgren is going to answer those questions for us on the show today. But what I didn’t know was the amazing life Leigh has led, before she even started taking those photo shots! Growing...

I love talking to business owners who start a business that aligns perfectly with their interests, lifestyle and passion, all while providing a great product & service to their customers. And that is exactly what today’s guest has done! Laurel Cayton-Seheult is the owner of the brand new "Ride Oconee". We’ll be talking about this super cool business that is built on having fun! We’ve always he...

Our podcast this week will be a little different than usual, well, actually, I guess, a LOT different! We love to travel and one thing I’ve noticed is that so many of my guests, and other folks that I talk to, have traveled to some really interesting places and had some great experiences! We’re thinking it would be fun and serve all of us well, to share some of these adventures and perhaps give us...

My guest today is no stranger to many of you and certainly not a stranger to our Lure of the Lake podcast. Gary Sofen is returning to bring us up to date on the restaurant industry in general, and specifically what has been happening at Lake Oconee Bistro, since we last spoke about a year ago! Gary will tell us about the current employment situation, what has happened with the supply chain issues...

My guest today is such an interesting guy and I can’t wait for you to meet my friend, Lou Benjamin. Lou grew up in Cincinnati and spent his younger years there. He had a unique plan for college and beyond that, as often happens, changed course. But during that time, he realized he had a knack for sales, which took him in a different direction. Lou will tell us about a visit to Atlanta that actuall...

Some people do so much good work for others, you have to wonder how they find the time, volunteering just comes so easy. Then some people take it to a whole new level! Tina Fischlin is definitely one of those rare people who do so much and still make it look easy! We are going to talk about a couple of the organizations she is an integral part of today: Alliance for Smiles & Rotary Internation...

Some people do so much good work for others, you have to wonder how they find the time, volunteering just comes so easy. Then some people take it to a whole new level! Tina Fischlin is definitely one of those rare people who do so much and still make it look easy! We are going to talk about a couple of the organizations she is an integral part of today: Alliance for Smiles & Rotary Internation...

So many people have a heart for animals and helping them to live good lives. But some people take it to a whole new level! My guest today is one of those people! Diane Robinson, the Director of Oconee Regional Humane Society has dedicated much of her life to ensuring that animals are treated fairly, receive the attention & care they deserve, and bringing attention to animal welfare needs. Orig...

There are some people who can pack so much living into life. My guest today is certainly one of those people. Brigadier General Stewart Rodeheaver has lived an extraordinary life. Growing up in Georgia, he loved "playing army" on the large expanse of land, some 3500 acres of family farm. But, even then, he never dreamed of a military career that spanned nearly 40 years! What's makes his journey ev...

There are some people who can pack so much living into life. My guest today is certainly one of those people. Brigadier General Stewart Rodeheaver has lived an extraordinary life. Growing up in Georgia, he loved "playing army" on the large expanse of land, some 3500 acres of family farm. But, even then, he never dreamed of a military career that spanned nearly 40 years! What's makes his journey ev...

My very special guest today has one of the most important, stressful, yet rewarding jobs in our community. Putnam Fire Department Chief Thomas McClain has been in the fire fighting and emergency medical services his entire adult life. Chief McClain grew up right here in Eatonton! Shortly after graduating from Putnam High School, he volunteered for the fire department. Finding his life’s true passi...

My guest today is Garrett Willett, owner of Elevation Homes and a very impressive young man! Garrett, though young in years, is very talented in his profession and shows wisdom well beyond his years! Garrett was born in Loganville, GA, from a large extended family. Having a grandfather successful in real estate, a dad who built houses for many years, then transitioned into development and now owns...

I have a very special guest this week, you are going to love meeting and hearing her story! Kim Crabill is so genuine, inspiring and truly one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She has been helping people overcome adversity and find hope & healing for over 25 years, by letting go of past pain and embracing a brighter future. She is a published author of 14 books, hosts a popular, award...

I have a very special guest this week, you are going to love meeting and hearing her story! Kim Crabill is so genuine, inspiring and truly one of the kindest people you will ever meet! She has been helping people overcome adversity and find hope & healing for over 25 years, by letting go of past pain and embracing a brighter future. She is a published author of 14 books, hosts a popular, award...

This week’s show is going to be a lot of fun, Maria Baltazar, from Farmers & Merchants Bank, is here to talk about her interesting life, plus she will be telling us about the Junior Board of Directors program that the bank sponsors every year! Maria was born in Mexico and moved to the United States as a young child with her parents, right here to Eatonton. You will hear about what it was like...

My guest today is Mika Mills, President of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber has been doing some great work, growing rapidly and hosting a lot of events, and most importantly, a lot of Ribbon Cuts announcing new businesses opening in our area! We’ll talk about the rapid business growth, taking place all over the lake area! We’ll hear about Mika’s early years, growing up in the Mia...

My two guests today bring an interesting perspective to, not only their profession, but to what lured each of them to the lake, some decades apart! Dr. Rick Franks and Dr. Karissa Lacy are both chiropractors at Franks Chiropractic Life Center. And while they do work together, they are on opposite ends of their career journeys. However, what they share is an amazing passion for what they do and for...

My delightful & most interesting guest today is Jane Klaviter and if you’re a fan of music & opera, or even if you’re not, you’re going to love to hear her story! Growing up in Chicago and coming from a very musically inclined family, she was destined to pursue a musical career, but never dreamed of the journey she has navigated! Jane has been involved in all things opera for a very long t...

My guest today is Lisa Tubbs! Lisa and I are going to have a great time talking about several topics, but our main focus is going to be something that is on nearly everyone’s mind these days: feeling better, looking better and not giving in to the chronological years! Lisa will tell us a little bit about her early life and her past career. She has an extensive knowledge of marketing and ran a wond...

My guest today has led an interesting, adventure-filled (or should I say adventure fueled!) life! Jim Stone is one of the most diverse and interesting people you will meet! And the fact that he has brought his full service video & film Production Company here to Eatonton is a well-kept secret that really needs not to be! Tytan Pictures is based right here in the area, and has produced a number...

My guest today has led an interesting, adventure-filled (or should I say adventure fueled!) life! Jim Stone is one of the most diverse and interesting people you will meet! And the fact that he has brought his full service video & film Production Company here to Eatonton is a well-kept secret that really needs not to be! Tytan Pictures is based right here in the area, and has produced a number...

I am so proud of the many guests on the show who, not only want to change the world, but they actually do it! Today's guest is no exception. His organization does remarkable work with the most vulnerable and innocent, children, many whom have no home, no family and very little hope. They have been disappointed by most adults and too many of them don't look forward to the future. Bob Carpenter, who...

My guest today is one of the nicest and most genuinely sincere people you will ever meet! And while I personally have many and widely diverse interests, I believe Jeff Etheridge has me beat. Growing up in a family that did a LOT of moving around the country (his dad worked in civil service with the Air Force) it gave Jeff a love of traveling to new places and developed a particular interest in Nat...

Today's show will feature one of the most interesting & rewarding projects I have ever seen undertaken! In the year 2000, Tom & Kathy Kelly, along with Beth Thomas, took a class of 54 first graders at Greensboro Elementary School and made a commitment to stay with them every step of the way through high school and then college. This included, not just academic support, but years of mentori...