Mill Talk

How one family foundation continues to shape Greensboro through education, workforce development, and community investment. What does it mean to invest not just in buildings, but in people? In this week's Mill Talk , host Kathleen Prokesch welcomes Susan Schwartz, Executive Director of the Cemala Foundation, for a conversation about philanthropy, community leadership, and the lasting legacy o...

How does a former university instructor become the co-founder of one of North Carolina's most celebrated pizza brands? In this episode of Mill Talk , Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Adam Aksoy , co-founder of Cugino Forno , to explore the remarkable journey that began with three cousins, a trip to Naples, Italy, and a dream to bring authentic Neapolitan pizza to North Carolina. Adam shares h...

Every great cup of coffee has a story. In this episode of Mill Talk , Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Mo and Autumn Musa, the husband-and-wife founders of Greenlove Coffee , to share the remarkable journey that transformed personal hardship into one of Revolution Mill's most beloved businesses. From launching a coffee trailer while raising four young children, to navigating layoffs, embracin...

The longest-tenured tenant at Revolution Mill shares stories from three decades of transformation.  What was Revolution Mill like before the restaurants, apartments, galleries, and bustling community spaces existed? In Episode 2 of Mill Talk , host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Evelyn Rice, founder and president of Rice & Associates and the longest-tenured business tenant at Revolution Mill...

How a historic textile mill became one of Greensboro's most vibrant destinations. What does it take to transform a shuttered textile mill into one of the most dynamic communities in North Carolina? In the inaugural episode of Mill Talk , host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Nick Piornack, General Manager of Revolution Mill, to explore the remarkable story behind Greensboro's most ambiti...