The Conversation Series

I am sitting down with Shanna Hocking, Author of One Bold Move A Day, Keynote Speaker, and Founder and CEO of Hocking Leadership. I met Shanna earlier this year at a conference where I got to hear her speak on stage and share her concept of One Bold Move A Day. We are diving into what goes into being a Keynote Speaker, how she has become comfortable speaking on stage, the definition of One Bold Mo...

I am sitting down with Kristen Bousquet, Creator Monetization Coach, Business Mentor, and Host of Soulcial Scoop Podcast. We are diving into Kristen's career, the Soulcial Scoop Podcast, how, why, what the transition from FIT and beauty to full-time social media was like, the current need to know with social media, what goes into being a creator monetization coach, and more. Join us as we get...

I am sitting down with Melissa Howsam, Editor-in-Chief at Raleigh Magazine, and Lauren Kruchten, Associate Editor at Raleigh Magazine. We are diving into both Melissa and Lauren's careers and how they both found their passions for writing and editing, what a day in the life looks like, some of the most important skills and qualities in an Editor, what goes into the creation of issues of Raleig...

I am sitting down with Director of Podcast Operations at WRAL Studios/Capitol Broadcasting Company, Anita Normanly. For the last 26 years, Anita has been in the broadcasting and producing space, primarily with the WRAL-TV and Capitol Broadcasting Company. Her love for broadcasting and television started when she was a kid and she shares with us her recounts of her childhood. Today, she sits in the...

I am sitting down with Writer, Business Coach, Explorer, and Owner of One Wanderful Life, Sara Iannacone. After 10 years of jumping from job to job to job, Sara never really felt like she found her “thing”. After meeting up with a friend in Spain who had started a contractor gig and become their own boss in the events world, Sara decided she was going to quit her job and join them. And so, One Wan...

I am sitting down with Sports Reporter, Host, and Digital Content Creator, Aliyah Funschelle. Aliyah Funschelle is a young, engaged, and thoughtful storyteller with a focus on sports and entertainment content and the sections where they cross. Through her reach on a wide range of social media platforms and brand "Sports with Aliyah", she offers her growing audience a unique and interacti...

I am sitting down with Pro Hockey player for the Metropolitan Riveters, Mental Health Advocate, and Founder of the Female Athletes Society, Reagan Rust. Reagan has been playing the beautiful game of hockey ever since she was 5 years old, amounting to 15 years. Reagan founded the Female Athletes Society in 2020 with the mission of helping the next generation of female athletes with an abundance of...

I am sitting down with Founder and Executive Director at A Place at the Table, Maggie Kane. I am thrilled to have Maggie on as a fellow NC State Wolfpack but also as a Raleigh native. Maggie has founded an incredible restaurant and cafe in Downtown Raleigh that is providing community and good food for all regardless of means. A Place at the Table is a pay-what-you-can cafe that helps residents in...

I am sitting down with Dallas-Fort Worth based Travel Content Creator, Payton Cavin, also known as Mellow Yellow Pay. For all of those travel-hungry, adventurous, dreamers out there, this episode is for you. Payton and I are diving into when the travel bug bit her and her passion for it, all of her recent travels, what the content creation process looks like from beginning to end, how to start get...

I am sitting down with the Host of PRETƎND and Criminal Conduct Podcasts, Javier Leiva. Javier worked for 15 years in television, producing documentaries, news, and commercials. regardless of the medium, his passion is storytelling. PRETƎND is a true-crime, documentary-style podcast about con artists and real people pretending to be someone they’re not. You can hear true crime and psychologic...

I am sitting down with sisters and the Founders of Black Dog Bikinis, Mallory and Shannon Belknap. When COVID hit in March 2020, both of them moved home from school to take their classes online. Shannon decided to try sewing a bikini for class extra credit and naturally, Mallory wanted in and they started sewing bikinis for themselves. It’s just the two of them, so each swimsuit is handmade with l...

I am sitting down with the Founder and Creative Director of Triangle Pop-Up, Sarah Moody. Sarah is a local to North Carolina, and now Raleigh, and has been championing small business in the Raleigh area since 2014. She is a firm believer in keeping everything local and works closely with artists and vendors to design events with the community in mind. Sarah is diving into the creation behind Trian...

Welcome to Episode 50! For this episode, I am sitting down with surf and lifestyle photographer, Jesse Jennings. Jesse is an incredibly talented photographer that draws her greatest inspiration from the sea. Currently based in O'ahu, Hawaii, Jesse is chasing her dreams and paving the way for other women surf photographers. Jesse is diving into her set-up and camera gear, where her passion for surf...

I am sitting down with travel influencer, Sara Caroline Bridgers. For all of those travel-hungry, adventurous, dreamers out there, this episode is for you. Sara and I are diving into all of her recent travels, stepping outside of her comfort zone, what influenced her to move to Hawaii and then to Italy, and more. Having lived in Hawaii and Italy, Sara is headed to San Diego, California for a more...

I am sitting down with fellow runner, Liz Newcomer. I am incredibly excited to have Liz on to dive into everything running and also the incredible podcast she has created, Resiliency in Running, that will truly inspire you as a runner and help you through those tough times. With 5 World Marathon Majors under her belt, Liz is working to run Chicago and eventually Boston. Join us as we get to know L...

I am sitting down with Social Media & Content Creation Associate with the Philadelphia 76ers and Content Creator, Aly Clauson. I am incredibly excited to have Aly dive into her career with the 76ers and how her different roles with the Philadelphia Flyers and Phillies have helped her find where she truly wants to be in sports. Aly is taking us along for game day and just what that looks like i...

I am sitting down with someone who I consider to be a massive mentor and someone who has an incredible career in Marketing, Communications, and Global PR, Megan Torres. Megan has a unique childhood, spending some time living overseas in Japan due to her parent's career but then bringing all that she learned back over here to the United States in unique career opportunities, like being the Internat...

I am incredibly excited to have Emelyn Jade on to dive into everything running but also the incredible platform she has built around her passion for running. She has a history of running but just recently started running marathons. Join us as we get to know Emelyn and her story, the reception she has gotten from her social platforms with other sharing stories, her routines and favorites for race d...

I am sitting down with the Owner of Juan Morales, Creative Director and Content Producer and Social Media Video Editor for NHL, Juan Morales. I am incredibly excited to have Juan on to dive into his business and how he came to be holding and carrying around a camera in so many different environments. I turn his Instagram series, Asking My Creator Friends for their Best Advice for Creatives, back a...

I am sitting down with the Wandering Duo and travel planners, Olivia and Jack Coning. I am incredibly excited to have Olivia and Jack dive fully into their world of travel and how they have created this incredible side hustle of helping others with curated lists of recommendations to help them feel prepared for a trip without a full itinerary. Did I mention they are high school sweethearts? Join u...

I am sitting down with Detroit Based Award Winning Cinematographer, Nature, Landscape, and Portrait Photography, Cinematographer for NFL Films, and so much more, Chad Schwartzenberger. I am incredibly excited to have Chad on to dive into his business and how he came to be holding and carrying around a camera in so many different environments. He shares the story of how he first began with NFL Film...

I am sitting down with the Founder of Power Move Marketing, Hailey Brooke Weiss. I am incredibly excited to have Hailey on to dive into her business and creative mind to hear about the creation of Power Move Marketing and also where Hailey really got her business start. Join us as we get to know Hailey and her story, where she finds joy in the work she does, the successes and failures she has had...

I am sitting down with Strategic Creator, Video Creator, and Content Creator as part of The Hockey Guys, Lawson McDonald. I am incredibly excited to have Lawson on to dive into his business and creative mind to hear the creation behind The Hockey Guys and also where he finds creativity in the work. Join us as we get to know Lawson and his story, where he finds joy in content creation, lessons he h...

I am sitting down with Photographer, USPHL Carolina Junior Hurricanes Director of Interns and Digital Marketing Intern, and fellow NC State Wolfpack, Hailey Germann. I am incredibly excited to have Hailey dive into her young career with the USPHL and the experiences she has had thus far. Join us as we get to know Hailey and her sports management story, the different functions of her job with the U...

Please welcome to the mic, portrait and celebrity photographer, Zusha Goldin! Zusha was born the youngest of ten siblings to an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York. In March of 2020, Zusha moved out to Los Angeles, California, to pursue his dreams of creating winning images with celebrities and business executives. Join us as we get to know Zusha and his photography style, how...