The Positively West Virginia Podcast

Monika Jaensson knows that innovation is only as strong as the protection behind it. As a leading intellectual property attorney based in Charleston, WV, she has spent over 30 years helping businesses and entrepreneurs secure patents, trademarks, and copyrights that safeguard their groundbreaking ideas. Her work spans industries from biotechnology to energy, securing major patents and trademarks f...

This week we're sitting down with Alexander Durand, owner of Mountain Table! Alexander has built Mountain Table into more than just a restaurant—it's a culinary experience that highlights the best of West Virginia's local ingredients and flavors. With a focus on farm-to-table dining, Mountain Table is a place where food lovers can enjoy expertly crafted dishes while supporting local farmers and pr...

We're excited to feature Rachel Babb, owner of Honey Salon in Morgantown. Rachel shares her journey of launching a salon that's not just about great hair, but also about sustainability, creativity, and empowering her clients and team. From eco-friendly products to bold, innovative styles, Honey Salon is making waves in the beauty industry. Tune in now to hear how Rachel is redefining beauty in Wes...

This week we're sitting down with Jeff Webb, owner of Trails Edge Cycles !   Jeff has turned Trails Edge Cycles into more than just a bike shop—it's a destination for cyclists of all levels who are looking for high-quality bikes, expert service, and a community to connect with. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just getting started, Jeff's dedication to the cycling community is clear in every ser...

Leah Summers the inspiring Executive Director of Strategic Development at Mylan Park in Morgantown, is leading the way in making this nonprofit a vital resource for community engagement and growth in West Virginia. With her strategic vision and dedication, Mylan Park continues to thrive, offering top-tier facilities and impactful programs that enhance the quality of life for everyone it serves.  ...

The CEO and Founder of Sparkz, Dr. Sanjiv Malhotra, is revolutionizing the energy industry with his company's innovative zero-cobalt battery technology. Focused on creating sustainable solutions to reduce environmental impact, Sparkz is leading the way in clean energy innovation. With its continued growth, the company is making an exciting move to Bridgeport, WV, furthering its mission to shape th...

She's the CEO and Founder of Performance Ally, and is the Co-Author of Vital Behavior Blueprint. Julie Smith hopes her book allows individuals and organizations to adopt Vital Behaviors, leading to superior execution and results. Since 2019 she's been working on Performance Ally which creates enterprise software that provides realtime performance feedback and behavior change support to individual...

Thanks for joining us as we revisited our favorite episodes of the year. To wrap it up we look back at our conversation with Morgan O'Brien, CEO of Hope Gas! Morgan values all people and all forms of work. We spoke to him today and learned how he leads Hope Gas and what makes it so special to be right here in Morgantown, West Virginia. Visit their website: https://hopegas.com/ Studio Powered by: B...

To give thanks and to look back on a good year for PWV, we're bringing you a few of our most popular episodes that we've done! This week we revisit our conversation with Mal Moholt from Mal's Fresh Produce. With a total of 5 locations all across Morgantown, Mal's Fresh Produce focuses on providing high quality, fresh produce to their customers. Going into her fifth year running the business, we sp...

To give thanks and to look back on a good year for PWV, we're bringing you a few of our most popular episodes that we've done! Jamie Lester is known around West Virginia for not only designing the obverse of the West Virginia state coin, but also his bronze sculptures around the nation, including Don Knotts and Milan Puskar outside of Mountaineer Stadium. With of love of all things art including s...

To give thanks and to look back on a good year for PWV, we're bringing you a few of our most popular episodes that we've done! Today we're revisiting our conversation with Anita Whitehair, a registered Nurse and Owner of Mountain Sole Foot Care about the importance of Foot Care specifically for the elderly population and how exactly Mountain Sole Foot Care is working to help alleviate the problem...

To give thanks and to look back on a good year for PWV, we're bringing you a few of our most popular episodes that we've done! First up is Erin Cunningham, who is the Executive Director of Recycleballs, a family owned nonprofit that makes it easy for tennis clubs and fitness centers around the country to recycle their used balls. Having started a move to West Virginia, we took the time to talk to...

Packed with essential electrolytes—calcium, potassium, magnesium, and sodium—it's the clean, sugar-free upgrade your body needs. That's what Heavenly Hills Health is all about. We took some time to talk to Owner and Founder Nico Del Greco about what made him want to come up with health supplements, and where he sees this company going.   Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cr...

Brite believes in putting students first and meeting them where they're at. Brite helps university members support students' mental health, academics, belongingness, and other barriers by engaging students in a new way that they love. To learn more about how Brite is coming along we spoke with three co-founders, Nate Wimer, Lukas Thackery, and Craig Dombrowski, to talk about the success they've ha...

Ryan Miller is a senior at WVU and won first place in the WVU Entrepreneurship competition with BuildHaulScape, a company that does exactly what it's named after, building, hauling, and landscaping. From mowing lawns to junk removal to drywall work, Ryan is willing and able to help the community by providing his construction services.   Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cro...

JRS Heating & Cooling is a locally-owned HVAC company here to meet your needs. Having grown up here in Morgantown, we talked to Ryan about what makes his work and drive special, and how the trades are becoming increasingly more important. Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Media and StoryMaker

Convene 's mission is to connect, equip and inspire Christian CEOs and business owners to grow exceptional businesses and become higher-impact leaders. Bruce Lane is a consultant with Convene, so we talk to him about what Convene does and how it can positively impact business leaders in Monongalia County.   Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia |...

Since 1997, Shear Madness has been hand-crafting the salon experience for kids into a true memorable adventure for the whole family. Today we talk to Mary Ann Davis about that journey and what it's like to craft an experience out of something so seemingly normal. Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Medi...

Starting in 2020, thanks to the pandemic shutting down live shows for people, Scott Arnold used his background in journalism and music to create his show: Acute Mania Live, which interviews and brings together musicians from all across the globe to talk about their craft and reach their audience in a new way.   Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virgin...

Erika Kolenich may be running for Governor here in WV, but she's also a successful entrepreneur and business woman having founded Klie Law Offices in 2005. We talk to her today about what she sees as the future of WV and her experiences as an attorney.   Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freedom Kia of Morgantown | InnerAction Media and Sto...

Ashton Kepple, a senior at West Liberty University, is the owner of Safe Now Security & Fire, a company that's mission is to provide peace of mind through exceptional security solutions, built on a legacy of trust from our origins as Accelerated Fire and Security. We talk to him about what it's like working in the Security industry and some of the things he's excited about. Studio Powered by: Bree...

Happening in October, Hops on the Mon is all about taking people on an adventure. We talk to Grace Hutchens, owner of the Apothecary Ale House and Zeke's Breakfast & Bakes about what all it takes to help reinvigorate downtown Morgantown and what all goes into creating an event like Hops on the Mon .   Studio Powered by: Breezeline Sponsored by: Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia | Freed...

In 2011, the Morgantown History Museum became the first city-sponsored museum in the county with a mission to collect, record, and preserve artifacts and information related to Monongalia County throughout its history and to share it with museum visitors. With Jason Burns becoming the manager of the Museum in November 2023 we talk to Jason about what the Museum is all about! Studio Powered by: Bre...

From Ohio County, West Virginia, Stephanie Hockenberry joins us today to talk a little bit about her role at the Ohio County Development Authority. The Development Authority was created to promote, develop and advance the business prosperity, economic stability, and infrastructure of Ohio County, and Stephanie, who is the Growth and Retention Manager, talks to us anout how they're looking to accom...