Whiskey & Wisdom

Emmy Gibson comes on the podcast this week to discuss her new role in Communities in Schools. Her impact in the community earned herself the Cape Fear 40 Under 40 award. We also talk about how you can help your community and even a little impact make a huge difference. Emmy and Chris even discuss their favorite Bath & Body Works fragrance. This week's Whiskey: Uncle Nearest 1884 Uncle Nea...

We have a very special episode this week! Wes, owner of Rebellion and Jay, owner of The Brooklyn Arts Center, joins us to introduce the ILM Downtown Brown Collab. ILM Downtown Brown is a collaboration between some of the best whiskey spots downtown come together to choose their favorite whiskey barrel to bring to Wilmington. We talk a lot about whiskey, the community downtown, whiskey selection pr...

This week,  we bring on Jenna Curry Way, the founder of Port City Young Professionals. We discuss how she built one of the most popular networking groups in Wilmington, NC, how being connected can benefit you personally and professionally, and how embracing failure brings success.  How to find Jenna: @jennacurryway @portcityyoungprofessionals @connectcapefear Support the show Thank you all for lis...

This week we bring on Jason Lampman, owner of Renoja Wellness Center. In this episode we talk about the importance of taking care of your body and how Jason's new business is a great way to recover from not just working out, but life as well. Since many of you are local, stop by Renoja and let them know Whiskey & Wisdom sent you and if they have space will set you up for a free service to...

Cassi Cullen, owner of Wrightsville Ave. Boutique , joins us this week on the podcast. We talk about her childhood dream of owning a boutique, the importance of finding a niche in a crowded market and living each phase of life to the fullest! This week, since we're still on 75 Hard we shoutout Blue Cup Roastery in the Cargo District in Wilmington, NC. They always provide the early morning caf...

This week we bring back Thaddeus Brown and Palmer Grigsby, the guests from our two most listened to podcasts. We talk about hard work and pick each other's brains about how we'd handle different situations. Instagram: Palmer - @hpgrigsby Thaddeus - @seasprayilm Whiskey & Wisdom - @whiskey.and.wisdom Support the show Thank you all for listening to this week's podcast! If you enjo...

This week we bring back Thaddeus Brown and Palmer Grigsby, the guests from our two most listened to podcasts. But this time we dive into one of their favorite topics, physical health. We talk a lot about mental health on this podcast but we feel that is important to also take care of your physical body as well. In this episode we start out pretty crazy but we slowly get back on task. Enjoy our ban...

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Ann Fuerst she is the owner and operator of Essential CrossFit in Portnersneck in Wilmington, NC. In this episode we talk about, the importance of health and fitness, connecting to your why in any goal you set for yourself, and learning how to not fear failure. Help yourself and Essential CrossFit by signing up to be a member today! Just text 910-406-6418 to try 14 days for only $14. Help support...

Tim Howard real estate agent, Men's Coach, Author, and Podcaster comes on our podcast this week! We discuss how the mind impacts how you perceive life, chasing after dreams and goals, and we dive deeper into what his podcast and newest book entails. Help support us by leaving a review and 5-star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcast What we're sippin' on this week: Water As some of you...

Robert Collins come on the podcast this week. We talk about what a homestead is, how anyone can start homesteading on a small scale, and all of the adversity that he had faced since moving to Wilmington. Help support us by leaving a review and 5 star rating on Spotify or Apple Podcast What we're sippin' on this week: Smooth Ambler Contradiction Rye Each savory sip of Contradiction Rye is...

Matt Ray is a local photographer and Co-owner of the Starling whiskey and wine bar in The Cargo District in Wilmington, NC. If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and give us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, it really helps! How to find Matt Instagram: @mattrayphotography Instagram: @thestarlingbar Support the show Thank you all for listening to this week's podcast! If you enjoy liste...

Brian Pratt the beverage director at Flying Machine at Wrightsville Beach joins us this week on the pod. We ask him all the questions you want to ask a mixologist. We get the inside scoop on how Brian comes up with cocktail ideas, his thoughts on trendy cocktail themes and where he thinks the cocktail industry might be headed. If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and give us a review on Spotif...

Connor Barth comes on this week for very special episode. In honor of Shark Week, we're sippin' on Blue Shark Vodka. A local vodka brand that Connor is an investor in. In the podcast we talk about how Connor got connected with Blue Shark, his career in the NFL, and a few things that he has learned on the way that has made him so successful! If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and gi...

Jeff Church, Chris' father-in-law comes on the pod for our fireside chat conversation this week. We discuss the importance of family, being in the education field for over 30 years and transitioning to a new career! If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and give us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, it really helps! This week we were sippin' on Spiritless Kentucky 74 Kentucky 74 i...

This week Tyler and Chris answer your Questions! Skip to minute 25 for the Q&A section 1. We answer the top 10 most asked questions about the podcast 2. What our favorite whiskey's we've drank on the pod thus far 3. General overview of the previous 20 episodes This week we sipped on Monkey Shoulder Monkey Shoulder was originally created to make perfect whisky cocktails and has been m...

Mike Blair a local singer/songwriter/poet come on the podcast. We talk about how music has impacted his life, bringing a melody and lyrics together is like cooking, the impact of kids on life and many random movie reviews throughout. If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and give us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, it really helps! This week we were sippin' on Long Branch Bourbon vs...

TJ Dunn comes on this week for a great episode. We talk about the goats he purchased during COVID, how fashion is an important part of his life and business, and most importantly we discuss his walk with God and how faith plays into his life. There's something for everyone on this episode. If you enjoyed it share it with a friend and give us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, it really he...

Shannon Bray is currently the Libertarian candidate for the US Senate in North Carolina. In this episode we discuss, what is a libertarian, how Shannon joined the Libertarian party, how crypto leads to freedom and why liberty matters. We dive deep in this podcast and I can guarantee you'll walk away with some knowledge you didn't know before. What political party are you truly? >>&...

Chris Lacoe started working at a local burger joint a few years out of high school, and after many years putting in the hours, became a franchisee of 300 Hwy 55's. Now, Chris improving his local community by building a brewery in Leland, NC called Leland Brewing Company. We discuss a lot about hard work, dedication, pride, leadership and of course, bourbon! This week we were sippin' on H...

This week we had on holistic coach, author & free spirit, @erica_stillman . In this episode we talk about the importance of filling your own cup, holistic ways to heal your mind, and Erica's Adventure Challenge you can sign up for. There's something in here for everyone! Take a listen and share with a friend.  Whiskey of the Week: Tullamore Dew XO How to find Erica: Instagram @erica_...

Shawn Batts is our special guest this week. He is a Wilmington native, loan office at Movement Mortgage and an ambassador for Port City Young Professionals. Shawn is also a budding whiskey connoisseur, so we spend quite a bit of time walking through his journey of whiskey, the YouTube channel he hopes to establish, and just going for it when the opportunities arise. This week's whiskey: Buffa...

Frances Spivey is our special guest this week. She is a medic in the US military and Loan Processor on Team Loan Stars at Alpha Mortgage. In this episode we cover A LOT, the importance of constantly learning, how to tighten a turniquet, her favorite way to make an Old Fashioned and the importance of supporting your community This week's whiskey: Larceny Small Batch Discover a taste worth stea...

Kathryn Bruner is our special guest this week. She is the owner and operator of KBR Realty in North Carolina and Florida. Our main topic on this episode is how to create true relationships through networking. We also talk about great books we have recently read, dive a little into politics, and we have fun poking fun at Chris along the way! This week's whiskey: Four Roses Small Batch If you’v...

HP FANGS is our special guest this week. Our conversation goes all over the map on this one! We talk about how HP got started in art (drawing teeth and butts), how he met the curator of the MET, his art installation in Wilmington, and how we can all do something small to make significant change in our communities. This week's whiskey: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked An innovative approach to tw...