Stacked Keys Podcast

A lot happens in this episode with Stella Williams Bailey of Be A Star With Stella! Talk about success and an advocate for women! This lady is honored across Georgia for her impact. She coaches individuals to be their best self as they find the confidence to meet their goals and she challenges us all throughout this conversation as it winds from finding your purpose and direction to bringing aware...

Mandi Fortner Is an amazing lady and a business owner— State Farm Insurance in Millbrook, Alabama. She started her agency from scratch and is conscientious to take care of her employees and customers. She works with her husband, Josh and they have found that they do have to draw the lines between business and home life. Being involved in community she knows the benefits to have a heart to serve ot...

This episode is a fabulous conversation with Angie Ellis who is the Ellis Brothers Pecan family—you may know them as We’re Nuts. Angie worked in the financial industry for 30 years and found her place at the table in industries and organizations that are predominately male dominated and she rocked making impact in the community, in schools and industry. They have a 4th generation working with peca...

Kate Stackhouse is the guest on this episode and you are in for a treat. She is a teacher in Siler City, North Carolina. They have opportunities in their school system that include a dual language program, which exposes kids to so many different cultures and they graduate with a bilingual degree. Kate is a believer in kids being read to and continuing that habit. Want a gifted child? Read to them,...

This episode features Suzy Stewart Gandy. What a go getter she is and seems to have more than 24 hours in a day!! She has been a part of the YMCA Camps for years and she left Alabama and went to North Carolina. Know people who seem like they’ve been a leader basically their whole life? That is Suzy She believes that kids can be creative and says that kids want to be responsible and independent. Sh...

Kimberly Mershon is flying high as a pilot these days…that’s after she put her dreams on hold. She graduated from the aviation program at Auburn University years ago and got busy with life Kimberly is active in her community and in her role as wife and mom of three adult boys. She’s now a Certified Flight Instructor, and Instrument Rated Commercial Pilot AS/MEL. The words “give me a reason to fly”...

Robin Gray is former teacher of 24 years so the insight she has on youth today is insightful. She’s a part of the Peach Park family in Clanton Alabama which is known up and down the highway throughout Alabama. A definite spot on the tourist trail. Turning a fruit stand into a tourist attraction is, in part, what earned the Gray family, owners and operators of Peach Park the Bronze Alabama Retailer...

Sherry Evans is an amazing woman! She’s married and has a super career serving others. From her military service to where she is today. She’s a mom of a college age son and a true asset to her community. She serves as the director of the Crisp County Community Council. They are part of Family Connection, an initiative making measurable improvements for children and families in Georgia. You can hea...

Miriam Edwards is so energetic and has a passion for art that is contagious. She is the executive director of the Crisp County Arts Alliance whose focus is to be a part of the development and growth of cultural activities through art education, promoting local artists and having super creative programs and special events for the public. She teaches arts and crafts to kids and is involved in the Em...

Lauren French Barnette is co-owner of Empire Dance and Performing Arts in Cordele, Georgia. She is enthusiastic and strives for excellence in every aspect of her career in working with staff, students and families. Lauren is a wife and mom, as well as a busy instructor. She graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City and returned home to give back to her community. Th...

Beth Roper Stewart is an author and a truly talented lady who gives to her community, family and career. She’s been inside a class room and has insights of how children interact and how they learn. Beth is a wife to Scott, Momma to Walker and Worth, and step Mom to Cameron and Claire. She taught music to preschool and elementary children for over 20 years. Beth is a member of the Society of Childr...