The LKN w/ Tay

This week on the LKN with Tay Pod, I’m joined by Melissa Clinton, owner and lead photographer behind Melissa Clinton Photography. We talk all about building a photography business in the Lake Norman area, showing up online through TikTok + social media, and how consistency and visibility can completely shape a brand. Melissa shares how social media is changing the way clients connect with photogra...

 This week on the LKN with Tay Pod, I’m joined by Emily Cowan, founder of The Blossomist. We talk all about her journey into starting The Blossomist, how she’s creating connection through floral workshops + pop-up flower bars, and why experience-based businesses are becoming such a special part of the Lake Norman community. Emily shares what inspired her to start, the biggest lesson she’s learned...

This week on LKN w/ Tay, I’m sitting down with Jeannie + Rachel from Health Hax!  We talked about what it really looks like to take the leap into business, building confidence through fear, and creating experiences that keep people coming back. Plus, they answered my 3 favorite questions: why they started, their favorite LKN spot, and the biggest lesson they’ve learned along the way. From wellness...

This week, Taylor sat down with Cory Rindskopf and the conversation was one you’re going to want to lean into. From navigating boundaries and burnout to building something meaningful through the messy middle, Cory shares what it really looks like behind the scenes of entrepreneurship. As the founder of Bells Box Collective, Cory turned a simple but powerful belief into a thriving candle workshop e...

This week on LKN w/ Tay, I sat down with Annie, the owner of Mind Block Media, and her perspective on social media and marketing is one every small business owner needs to hear. After 10 years in corporate marketing, Annie took everything she learned and brought those same high-level strategies to small businesses, helping them show up with intention, clarity, and results. From social media manage...

This week on LKN w/ Tay, I sat down with Elizabeth, the heart behind Nina’s Boutique and her story is just as beautiful as the space she’s created. What started as inspiration from her father’s haberdashery has turned into something so special right here in Lake Norman… a place where style meets connection, confidence, and community. From thoughtfully curated pieces (XS–3X) to a space that truly f...

In this episode of LKNwithTay, we’re kicking off our Community Builder Spotlight series with a true Lake Norman native — Cayce Blackley of @livinginlakenorman. Born and raised right here in LKN and now a Mooresville resident, Cayce has built a trusted local platform sharing daily events, business features, and all the hidden gems around the lake. Whether she’s sipping a seasonal latte at a local c...

Welcome to LKNwithTay — your insider guide to all things Lake Norman. Hosted by Taylor Capen, this podcast highlights the people, businesses, and stories that make our community so special. From local entrepreneurs and creative visionaries to wellness experts, small business owners, and community leaders, each episode is designed to connect, inspire, and spotlight what’s happening around the lake....