Brent Macon

Macon Atlanta with Brent

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Welcome to Macon Atlanta - where we interview inspiring Atlantans about big questions, bold ideas, and better living. Join host Brent Macon as he delves into thought-provoking discussions on professional purpose, wellness, and community. Together, we'll learn, discover, and grow.

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The Flips and Twists of Small Business Ownership with Jane Mills, The Little Gym Franchise Owner 17.10.2025 53:39

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox📖 Read more about this episode:👉 https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:---🎙️ About the EpisodeIn this episode, Brent talks with Jane Mills — a long-time franchise owner of The Little Gym, whose two decades of experie...

Sol Dance: From Corporate Burnout to Sacred Movement in Atlanta 10.07.2025 1:18:24

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gsz6Fd6Nt64[ABOUT THE EPISODE]⭐ Featured Guests: Maya Lemberg and Scott Houston[ABOUT THE GUESTS]...

Civil Sights: Gene Kansas on Preserving Sweet Auburn's Rich History 14.06.2025 34:06

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5BKnknrfxlAABOUT THE EPISODE⭐ Featured Guest: Gene KansasGene Kansas is an award-winning histori...

AI, Human Connection & The Future of Wealth Management | Heather Fortner 08.05.2025 31:37

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mq5SiHKkU48⭐ Featured Guest: Heather FortnerHeather is the CEO of SignatureFD, an integrated wealth management firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Charlot...

Georgia's $83 Billion Agricultural Crisis: Kashi Sehgal on Saving Farms, Fighting Waste 18.04.2025 39:46

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/snqxmYkQV18 ⭐ Featured Guest: Kashi Sehgal is the founder of Retaaza, a hyperlocal food distributor working with Georgia farmers to reduce food waste and increa...

Sacred Medicine: How Hunt Priest is Bridging Christianity and Psychedelics 27.03.2025 1:09:33

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ [LINK]🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: [LINK]🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5wPCQfYdyzY[ABOUT THE EPISODE]In this tho...

No More Picky Eaters: Chef Asata Reid on Food, Family, and Finding Balance 13.03.2025 1:00:36

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lS-4DvOtijM -- ⭐ Featured Guest: Asata Reid Asata Reid is a chef, author, and public health advocate dedicated to making nutrition education accessible to all. She is t...

Why Black Health is at Risk And How We Can Fix It 27.02.2025 50:58

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox [https://www.maconatlanta.com/]🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdpuWqtrvRY---ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Macon sits down with Matthew McCurdy, Executive Director and Co-Founder of BLKHLTH, to d...

Building The Stitch: A Visionary Project Reconnecting Atlanta 17.02.2025 39:38

In this episode, we explore one of Atlanta's most ambitious urban renewal projects with Jack Cebe, Director of 'The Stitch'. Learn how this transformative project aims to cap the Downtown Connector with a park, heal historical divisions, and create new opportunities for affordable housing and community connection in downtown Atlanta.📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on...

Andrew McConnell: Stoicism, Mindful Tech, and Modern Wellness 05.12.2024 1:27:50

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nk9R11z_UcQ --- ⭐ Featured Guest: Andrew McConnell Andrew McConnell is the CEO of Alively, a...

Kyle & Brent Pease: Helping Athletes With Disabilities In Sports & Beyond 22.11.2024 1:14:22

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KLSK-OmsBN0 --- ⭐ Featured Guests: Kyle and Brent Pease Kyle Pease is the Chief Inspirational...

The Soul of a Changing City: Kyle Stapleton on Climate, Intersections & Identity in Atlanta 15.11.2024 1:17:46

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLwrUun6uC4 Building Atlanta’s Future with Kyle Stapleton Featured Guest: Kyle Stapleton Kyle...

Work is Fun: How King of Pops CEO Steve Carse Built a Brand with Soul, Sweat & Frozen Treats 07.11.2024 1:05:48

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dQ58g6MrpH8 About the Episode: Join us for an engaging conversation with Steve Carse, the foun...

Abundant Life in the AI Era: Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier’s Vision for Divine Technology 31.10.2024 1:12:07

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/glE1ZE3gFLI Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta,...

Empowering Family Caregivers: Max Mayblum on how ‘Givers’ is Compensating America’s Hidden Workforce 17.10.2024 1:05:42

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jIgEtSUQZZ8 About the Episode: In this episode of Macon Atlanta, we sit down with Max Mayblum, F...

5:45am Runs & Fund-Racing: The Macon Brothers on Back on My Feet and the NYC Marathon 09.10.2024 55:28

Support his fundraising for the NYC Marathon: https://support.backonmyfeet.org/nyc24/bryan-macon 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.b...

Beyond Stereotypes: A Muslim Leader's Journey to Foster Understanding in Atlanta with Soumaya Khalifa 03.10.2024 1:10:55

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E7i6nNzD7rY ⭐ Featured Guest: Soumaya Khalifa Soumaya...

Communicate Like a TEDx Pro: Natalie Gallagher’s Tips for Clarity, Empathy & Better Results 26.09.2024 1:16:43

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/92FMv9dIqeQ?si=y_A5XqiztYX0pVQf ⭐Featured Guest: Natal...

Empathetic AI & Precision Medicine: Emory’s Dr. Anant Madabhushi on Revolutionizing Healthcare 19.09.2024 1:16:30

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/empathetic-ai-and-precision-medicine?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JKA1-Ht_zDQ ---...

How to Use AI - Today and Tomorrow: Insights with Village Labs’ Bradford Church 05.09.2024 1:26:42

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/how-should-you-use-ai-today-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pg7FPGjlamE --- ⭐ F...

Transforming Atlanta: Brian McGowan on Centennial Yards and the Future of Downtown Atlanta 27.08.2024 1:26:59

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/transforming-atlanta-brian-mcgowan 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zTw6btejg4?si=js5RxQy-Vc1Z-J6X --- ABOUT THE EPISODE:...

Happy Talks: Christian Ross on Reimagining Elder Care with Tech and Connection 15.08.2024 1:05:58

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eu3E_4DIpGo In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Mac...

Pushing Limits: From Ironman Triumphs to Frontier Tech Investing with Nick Fragnito 08.08.2024 1:32:23

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/going-the-distance-nick-fragnitos?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qh1V8S6-95I In this...

Beyond Medication: How Social Prescribing Can Cure Our Mental Health Crisis 29.07.2024 1:08:03

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/beyond-medication-how-social-prescribing 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwTXQgT4Jpc In this episode, I had a profound and...

Beyond the Classroom: Youth Development Insights from Atlanta's Education Visionary, David Jernigan 18.07.2024 1:07:06

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuzvYCR2hT0 In this episode, I had a highly pragmatic c...