Triad Podcast Network

With the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system set to begin the school year with remote learning for the first nine weeks, we spoke to Chief Academic Office Nicolette Grant about what to expect.  We also asked her several questions submitted by local parents via Facebook.   Subscribe to the Triad Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you enjoy your podcasts!   Presented by Th...

It’s normal to experience anxiety as your community opens and you resume normal activities after a long break? New things in life are often anxiety-provoking. After you’ve been isolated for a long time, it can feel very strange to get back out into the community again, to learn how to feel safe again in this environment that you’ve been avoiding.  Catherine Cheek ,  M.A., Licensed Psychological As...

How have our money spending habits changed during the pandemic?  Are they good or bad and will they stick when we return to normal?  We answer these questions and more with our Jennifer Johnson, a certified financial planner from Blue Rock Wealth Management in Winston-Salem jjohnson@bluerockwm.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak with Dennette Bailey, a black mother and early educator for 25 years, to get her perspective on bringing about positive social change with ourselves and our children.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the positive stories of the COVID-19 pandemic is the resurgence of the drive-in movie theater.  Chris Holmes from the RiverRun International Film Festival and Zack Fox from Marketplace Cinemas in Winston-Salem discuss how they've helped to bring the joy of film back to our community, even as movie theaters are shut down.   Buy tickets for the drive-in here: https://mpcwsdrivein.simpletix.co...

One condition that has received recent additional attention with COVID-19 as it relates to children is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C).  Dr. Kacy Ramirez  chats with BestHealth about MIS-C to help explain what exactly it is, including symptoms, possible cause, diagnosis, and treatment options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Wake Forest Baptist Health NICU and Birth Center celebrate their first birthday this summer, we visit with Dr. Alisa Starbuck, the president of Brenner Children's Hospital and Lisa Marshall, the chief philanthropy officer.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In your life, you are many things to many people.  You might be a mom, a wife, a daughter and so many other roles... including podcasters!  We chat about who we are and how we can still find ways to try new things that allow us to continuously evolve as a person.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit with Ashley McKenzie-Sharpe from Fairway Independent Mortgage about lending facts, fiction and how it can provide a competitive advantage in the process of buying a home in our low inventory market.   You can reach Ashley at (336) 575-9448 or ashleym@fairwaymc.com Blake Ginther and The Ginther Group are online at www.theginthergroup.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Decorated Wake Forest golfer of the past, polished & surging professional built for the future. The former ACC Player of the Year notched his first win on the Fourth of July, more than 2.5 years after deciding to turn pro in the middle of his junior season at Wake. Listen as Will details the timing of that decision, the emotions attached to finally breaking through in Colorado, and how the pan...

With summer in full swing, we share ideas and stories of fun spots to take the kids and make the most of their summer break! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For nearly two decades, Cheesecakes By Alex has been a delicious staple of downtown Greensboro.  And now, with a location set to open on Trade Street in Winston-Salem, let's get to know Chef Alex Amoroso on this edition of the Downtown Winston-Salem Podcast.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Timmy Newsome starred on the football field for Winston-Salem State University during the late 1970's and with the Dallas Cowboys during the 1980's. Today, his achievements are shining even brighter away from football. For the second consecutive year, Newsome has been nominated for the College Football Hall of Fame. The voting runs through early July, with an announcement of the 2021 class to come...

Maintaining a healthy work/life balance can be challenging under "normal" circumstances, and can seem almost unattainable during a pandemic.  Hayden Morrison, FNP , talks with BestHealth about the challenges of blurred lines between work, school and home during these times and offers some tips and ways to help us strike the balance our mind, body and soul needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

While we've all been at home over the last three months, some of us have tried to find ways to improve our at-home experience?  And maybe it's caused us to peek at the homes for sale!  Blake Ginther and Teresa Blackburn from The Ginther Group real estate in Winston-Salem offer their thoughts and advice to those looking to buy or sell in our current market.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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In this episode, the moms discuss their experiences with people who know what's best for their kids better than they do! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Catherine Cheek, Licensed Psychological Associate, humans can use resilience in four key areas of our lives: physical, cognitive, emotional and spiritual. She discusses the need for resilience, especially in traumatic or heightened times of stress such as dealing COVID-19, and how it can help us process and work through these situations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

What's going on at our favorite local beer spot in the Triad?  We check in with the fellas from Juggheads Growlers and Pints in Winston-Salem to discuss life during "Corona Times", the GOAT of North Carolina beer and breweries... and get nostalgic about Juggheads 5-year anniversary and Ben going over the hill.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you find the balance of giving your kids freedom while also protecting them?  That's the topic for this episode.  Plus, one of the moms unveils a life motto for kids that the other three are adopting immediately.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Thiel is joined by Richard Emmett and Andy Tennille from The Ramkat music venue.  Hear their individual stories, how The Ramkat got started and how are things are going in the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During this time of heightened stress and anxiety, some might consume alcohol as a way of coping.  Dr. E.J. Essic  and  Dr. Laura Veach  chat with BestHealth about healthy coping techniques as well as offering some insightful information on the ways that alcohol impacts our immune system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We analyze the local housing market during this unprecedented time with Blake Ginther of The Ginther Group in Winston-Salem.   336-283-8689 theginthergroup.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lauren Frye and Elise Barrella from Community Design Studio along with Alan Shelton from MIXXER Community Makerspace discuss the concept of Design Thinking and their upcoming Leadership By Design Summer Camp.  Specific details about the camp are mentioned at the 20:40 mark of the podcast.  https://www.communitydesignstudio.org/leadership-by-design   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Steve Forbes aims to reignite Wake Forest Men's Basketball by injecting enthusiasm into the program, making calculated roster decisions, and WINNING. Forbes, named the 23rd head coach of the Demon Deacons, details plans to raise the bar in Winston-Salem and return the Deacs to ACC glory. He also shares key elements of his past that paved the way for his hire and the challenges he anticipates trans...