This UnBee-Lievable Life: Recent Episodes
Nikki Davis
The local expert and best friend that you didn’t know you needed! Evansville, IN, Realtor, Magazine Editor, Wedding Expert, Artist, and Hobby Farmer Nikki Davis takes you along for the ride as she navigates the ups and downs of being an introverted, networking centric small business owner in Midwestern Life. Ask her just about anything…
Death and funerals can be a hard topic to talk about, but I had such a positive experience with Browning Funeral Home that I wanted to bring Jake Browning Hester on the show to talk about the funeral process. My goal is that if we demystify funerals, families and friends can have a more open and honest discussion about death, about life, and about what our wishes are when we pass.
Devon Broadbent with Myriad Brewery talks about what it's like to be a woman in the brewing industry and breaking glass ceilings!
Anyone else getting fired up about this spring's solar eclipse event??? The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous U.S. will not take place until 2044. So don't miss out on all of the fun EVPL programming and educational events leading up to the event. Learn more from Erika Qualls Barnett on our latest podcast! More than a dozen U.S. states from Texas to Maine are in the path of totality (including our tristate area) for the April 8 phenomenon, when the moon entirely blocks the face of the sun as it passes between the sun and Earth, according to NASA. “The sky will darken, as if it were dawn or dusk,” NASA said on its website. “Weather permitting, people along the path of totality will see the sun’s corona, or outer atmosphere, which is usually obscured by the bright face of the sun.” Totality lasts as long as around four-and-a-half minutes depending on where the viewer is.
Welcome to the 100th episode of This UnBeeLievable Life! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that's close to the heart – knowing your self-worth. In a world that often challenges our confidence and values, understanding and embracing your self-worth is a powerful journey that can transform your life.
Join me as I discuss our local treasure United Caring Services with their Executive Director Va Cun. We talk about their 5 core programs, their upcoming event, and how YOU can donate and/or volunteer!
To learn more, visit: https://unitedcaringservices.org/
Fairway's Clint Bender talks lending buyer and seller incentive programs including:
"Buy & Save Program
No payments for up to 90 days for buyer
-Sellers or realtor can offer this to buyers where they can pay up to the first 3 payments for a buyer.
-Good for renters that can’t get out of a lease and are in the last couple payments OR seller can offer this if they can’t move until 30 days or so after closing.
-Any loan type (Conv/FHA/VA/USDA)
Temp buydowns
(We did a podcast about this earlier in the year. Have been doing these for a while.)
-Seller or buyer can pay to lower the monthly payment
-We can do these with ANY loan type (Conv/FHA/VA/USDA)
-Can do a 1 year, 2 yr. or 3 yr. buydown
-1 yr.---rate is bought down 1% for first year. 2 yr.—rate is bought down 2% first year and 1% the second year. 3 yr.—rate is bought down 3% the first year, 2% the second year, 1% the third year.
Lock it & list it
-A seller can offer a below market fixed rate to potential buyers before they were to list a property. Builders are doing this but sellers can do this as well.
-Seller can lock in an interest rate for a buyer BEFORE putting the home on the market
-Fixed rate. No temporary buydown
-Preapproval w cash guarantee
Other podcast highlights:
-Demand will pick up. Multiple offer situations will start back again. Need to put your best offer forward.
-We can do a TBD underwrite on these and can offer the seller a cash guarantee that the loan will not fall thru. If for some reason it does, Fairway will purchase the home and become the backup offer. We were able to win a couple homes for clients using this in 2023.
-Seller can choose NOT to accept the cash guarantee and accept a $10k check from Fairway before relisting."
Marcia Forston, President and CEO with Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana and Melissa Bassemier, Senior Marketing Manager with Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana tell us all about Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana –
"At Junior Achievement, we believe in 'possible." Each day, we work to help young people discover what’s possible in their lives. We do this by helping them connect what they learn in school with life outside the classroom. We let them know its possible to invest in their future, to gain a better understanding of how the world works, and to pursue their dreams. We show them that it’s possible for tomorrow to be a better day.
Junior Achievement’s proven lessons in financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship are shown to positively impact the lives of young people. These lessons align with national and state educational standards and are delivered to millions of students across the country with the help of our education partners and volunteers from the local community.
Research shows that JA Alumni are more likely to have a college degree, feel confident managing money, have career success, and have started a business as an adult.
Junior Achievement is where business and education meet. For more information on Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana visit: swindiana.ja.org
Why is R value so important? Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst walks us through what it means and the impact it has on your home's efficiency rating and thus your energy bills!
Michelle Motta & Alicia Reeves talk about VOICES's services for the elderly
Our mission: VOICES, Inc. is an agency dedicated to protecting the rights of residents of long-term care facilities, in Vanderburgh County, though advocacy and empowerment.
More about VOICES, Inc.
VOICES Inc. is a local non-profit organization founded in 1980 to address the concerns of our 2500 vulnerable neighbors living in local nursing home and licensed assisted living homes in Vanderburgh County. There is one full time Ombudsman who is responsible for those, like Caroline, living in nursing homes. Caroline had always been a private person. Now she found herself in a nursing home sharing a room with a stranger. She missed her cat and wanted to go home, but needed too much care to live alone safely. VOICES, Inc. referred Caroline to a program that helped her qualify for her own apartment where she could live with her cat, and the right amount of help to live independently and safely.
VOICES, Inc also has one part-time Ombudsman responsible for those living in assisted living homes like Rose. Rose had the money to pay her bill at the assisted living home, but her guardians weren’t allowing her to access it. She had to sell some of her prize possessions to buy a graduation gift for her granddaughter. VOICES, Inc. helped Rose regain access to her income, and she didn’t have to face eviction.
VOICES Inc. advocates for those living in long-term care homes, by ensuring they are able to maintain their freedom, dignity, and quality of life. Services include: investigation of complaints, resolution of problems, and protection of resident rights. VOICES Inc. also provides information/training to residents, the general public, and nursing home staff on long-term care issues such as quality of life and care, selection of a nursing home, and sources of payment for care. VOICES Inc. delivers quarterly newsletters to nursing home residents reminding them of their resident rights and who to contact for assistance if there are any problems.
All services provided are free and confidential. Anyone who may have concerns regarding long-term care or residents in a long-term care home may contact VOICES Inc. for assistance in resolving a potential grievance.
For more information on VOICES, visit http://voicesinc.info/
Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst takes a deep dive into the concept of aging in place and how that can affect your build design. With Nikki being a Senior Real Estate Specialist, they dive into the topic and how it can affect you, a family, or friend when designing a new home. Great ideas, too, if you are even considering modifying your home! A must listen!
Join us as Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst walks us through some of the awesome incentives and programs that make Jagoe a top pick for consumers wanting to build! So much value and an opportunity to lock in a great rate!!!
We all know that I have chickens... but I live out in the county and do not have an HOA. Some people might not like chickens. Some people may not like pigs (like I have 100% witnessed in a large subdivision whose HOA had fallen off). Some people may not want their neighbor to paint their shed Barbie pink. HOAs are very important as to the continuity of a neighborhood AND keeping home values on an upswing. Learn more from Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst!!!
Dive into the work and world of our local Komen affiliate with Rachel Smith. Learn how you can support the organization and where you or a loved one is going through breast cancer.
Students and coordinator alike share their experiences with the Academic Year in America (AYA) Student Exchange Program. To learn more, visit: https://www.academicyear.org/landing/LC-referral.asp?lcid=9108 or contact Kristy directly at: kstravelsmart@gmail.com 812-453-5520.
Did you know??? "• AYA is a Non-profit international exchange program that works with volunteer host families. • Since 1981, AYA has been facilitating meaningful cultural exchange experiences between exchange student, their host families, and their host community. • AYA is CSIET certified. • AYA exchange students come from 45+ countries, are carefully screened and vetted, and are eager to learn more about life in the USA while also sharing their cultures. • Our students are ages 15-18. • Volunteer host families can welcome a student into their home for as little as 6-8 weeks. They can also commit to a semester or full academic year. • Mission: To bring the world together."
Meet Kimberly Collins, a powerhouse in the real estate industry with 7 years of experience, possessing exceptional communication and negotiation skills, making her a successful facilitator of countless property transactions. As an At Home with Diversity and Overriding Bias Instructor, Kimberly's dedication to real estate education is evident. Beyond teaching, she is also the founder and President of Women's Council Northwest Indiana and has created the Diversity Committee for the Northwest Indiana Realtor Association. Kimberly's passion for real estate and diversity leadership drives her to excel in all aspects of her career, creating an inclusive environment and making a positive impact on those around her. In addition to her extensive experience, she has contributed to diversity initiatives through the highly successful Day of Diversity event, teaches continuing education courses for the Indiana Association of Realtors, and is a graduate of the IAR Leadership Academy, further showcasing her commitment to personal and professional development. With Kimberly as your facilitator, your panel on diversity with real estate professionals will be thought-provoking, informative, and inclusive, benefiting from her unmatched ability to empower others and her dedication to creating an inclusive and diverse industry. On this latest episode of This UnBee-Lievable Life, Kimberly talks about values in business!
Learn more about how The Isaiah 1:17 Project provides an array of services that are answering long-standing needs in the fostering community and providing children in need of foster care the best chance to know their potential is far greater than their circumstances.
Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch talks about her campaign for Governor. She discusses why she's running, her building blocks for the future, and touches on mental health. Why does she want to run for Governor? '"Hoosiers need a leader they can trust to propel our state into the future. I truly understand and can relate to what Hoosiers need and what. I have the leadership and experience to act upon what our state needs to be successful. That success will be determined by four building blocks --- growing our economy for everyone, investing in education, strengthening our families and communities, and transforming government." Did you know that "With former Eli Lilly and Company CEO John Lechleiter, Crouch founded and co-chairs the Indiana Roundtable on Mental Health, a partnership with the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, the Indiana Chamber, Lilly and other private sector organizations seeking to improve mental health outcomes in Indiana."? (Source: Evansville Courier & Press) Proud to have been born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, Suzanne previously served as Indiana’s State Auditor since January 2014 before becoming Lieutenant Governor. Before becoming Auditor, she served as the State Representative for House District 78 which encompasses parts of Vanderburgh and Warrick counties. Throughout her years of public service, Suzanne has been focused and committed to programs and services for people with disabilities. Prior to serving in the House of Representatives, Suzanne spent eight years as Auditor of Vanderburgh County. She then went on to serve as a Vanderburgh County Commissioner until joining the Indiana House of Representatives. Constitutionally, as lieutenant governor, Suzanne serves as the President of the Indiana Senate. Statutorily, the Lt. Governor oversees a portfolio that includes the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA), Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA), and Indiana Destination Development Corporation (IDDC). Additionally, she chairs the Roundtable on Mental Health, the Intellectual and Development Disabilities Task Force and the Civics Education Commission. Suzanne graduated from Mater Dei High School in Evansville. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University, majoring in Political Science. She is married to Larry Downs and together they have a grown daughter, Courtney. Learn more about Lieutenant Governor Crouch at https://www.in.gov/lg/ To learn more about her campaign and platform, visit: https://crouchforindiana.com/
Listen along as WNIN's President and CEO Tim Black talks about WNIN's mission to use public media to enrich people's lives and better our communities. Learn all about this local radio and television station whose core values reflect its striving to make our community:
- Healthy
- Well-educated
- Well informed
In addition, they work to help the people of the Tri-State:
- Celebrate its Children
- Help individuals and institutions work together
- Remember our history as a blueprint for our future
To learn more about WNIN, visit: https://www.wnin.org/ - there you can find all about programming, how to support, their upcoming events and MORE!!!
Indiana Association of Realtors President Lynn Wheeler breaks down statewide housing shortage numbers for us as Realtors and consumers. Great pulse on the current market if you've been wondering why everything seems so different than it did 2-3 years ago!
Sloane Hayhurst of Jagoe Homes talks essential features to include in a new construction home to enhance its resale value.
Sloan Hayhurst of Jagoe Homes is back to tell us all about how to sign up for their VIP program and about Jagoe's three upcoming new communities!
Katrinka Rynder - Capital Campaign Manager for the Evansville Rescue Mission - for Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children is working to help bring awareness to the homeless epidemic affecting women and children in our area. She shares real time stats, talks breaking the cycle of homelessness, and fills us in how large the need gap is! How can YOU help????
FC Tucker Company's Andy Rudolph talks how running strategies translate into life and business lessons. He shares about how he got into running, his distance running strategy, and then dives into how the theory he took into that goes into his thoughts on business and life in general.
Camelot Jewelers's Head of Marketing Ashlyn Thompson talks permanent jewelry, how it works, and how affordable and easy it is! Not just jewelry but an occasion to be celebrated solo or with friends and/or family! Pop into the store with an appointment or create an entire event around it!
I'm not sure if you know how in depth Jagoe's Design roots go, but if you caught our podcast with Dana Bugg and Sloane Hayhurst, you know that they keep a pulse on all things design (including attending the national industry conference)... Enter Amelia Laster, AKBD, who joins Sloane for an in-depth Q&A on what she does for Jagoe, design trends, and how if you see it, you can buy it, in the Jagoe Models and at the upcoming Parade of Homes. It's that simple! Scan and learn more for each item used to staged their beautiful homes!!!
With the market being so tight, it's typically hard to make your offer stand out as a buyer or their agent 🏠🔑. To combat this, Clint Bender at Fairway Independent Mortgage is offering their Fairway Cash Guarantee program. This can be utilized for any borrower that is trying to purchase a Conventional, FHA, and VA mortgage. It turns their offer essentially into a cash offer. Check out the podcast, and ask me for more details!!!
Response Medical Training is a veteran and woman owned CPR training company that is comprised of Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and EMT's. Combined they have over 25 years teaching medical classes and over 50 years of prehospital and hospital training.
Why buy new when you get buy gently used or nearly new? Great question, and Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst gives us the answers!!!
Guess what is right around the corner?! It’s like the Superbowl for new homes in our area. It’s the Parade of Homes! Parade of Homes starts Saturday June 3rd through Sunday June 11th. Closed on Tuesday the 6th for the awards banquet. During the parade of homes week you will be able to tour several homes, find the perfect floorplan, meet with builders and New Home Consultants like Sloane who can turn this next phase or theme of your life into a reality.
Clint Bender of Fairway Mortgage tackles some breaking news regarding what we discussed last week about the situation of rates and fees "getting worse" for higher score buyers. The latest news is that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) rescinds controversial DTI LLPA after industry experts lobbied heavily against the fee, which they argued was 'unworkable.' Learn about the lobbying done by the National Association of Realtors and Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) via the original news source: https://www.housingwire.com/articles/fhfa-rescinds-controversial-dti-llpa
Sloane Hayhurst from Jagoe Homes talks luxury builds and custom homes in their Jagoe current subdivisions OR on your own land! With beautiful designs and complete customization (including basement options), why fight the market when you can build the PERFECT high end home for you?!?
Sloane Hayhurst from Jagoe Homes breaks down some of the most common misconceptions when it comes to new construction!
Nikki Waller of HOPE of Evansville talks housing programs and foreclosure prevention services. Learn who they are, what they do, how you can help, or how you can be a part of their services!
Clint Bender from Fairwway Mortgage breaks down the current new Biden mortgage fee rules that just went into effect May 1, 2023, and what that means for applicants with different credit scores. Is it really a "middle class tax hike" and "punishing buyers with good credit" as the media is portraying? Find out for yourself!
Dana Bugg and Sloane Hayhurst of Jagoe Homes dive into the history of the company (did you know they date back as far as the time of the great Depression???), how the company has grown and evolved, and the buying power behind the company and what that means for consumers!
Did you know that Evansville, Indiana, was per capita the largest war material producer during WWII? We produced LSTs, P47s, bullets and so much more! Listen to Evansville Wartime Museum Board Member Kyler McReynolds take us through the contributions that our community made on the WWII homefront as well as our contributions as a community during other war efforts.
From penguins to plants, exhibits, camps, events and more Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden's Marketing Director Blake Shockley fills us in on all the fun of this amazing local treasure!
Deb and Amy are travel advisors with Travelmation, a FL-based agency and Earmarked Diamond Authorized Disney Planner. They are both life-long Hoosiers and moms who have both a love of travel and helping others with their trips. Take a listen while they talk about the process of working with a travel advisor and customizing the trip specific to their clients as well a few hot destinations right now!!!
From start to finish Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst walks us through the sign up and build process! Our aim is to take the mystery out of home building and to encourage those looking for a new home/their dream home that building is a phenomenal option with tremendous benefits for the home owner!
Seventeen year librarian and current EVPL Programming Manager Erika Qualls Barnett talks about the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library's upcoming summer programming and how EVPL has something to offer all ages! Don't miss out on the fun!!!
Created out of a senior project, the Miss Golden Pageant is a Pageant for Females with Special Needs. Held annually at the Vanderburgh County Fair, these young women are given the opportunity to shine!!! Learn about the pageant's history and current day, and then tell your friends so you can either help sign up a contestant or attend in person on July 29, 2023, to help cheer on these amazing ladies!
Check out our second Jagoe Homes podcast installment as New Home Consultant Sloane Hayhurst gives us a guided tour through their company website. Easy, convenient, and seamless, the website can help you from start to finish as you dive into building and new home ownership!
Southwestern Indiana Builders Association's Audra Kain fills us in on what to expect on the latest Parade of Homes!!! To learn more about SIBA, visit: https://sibaonline.org/ and to find out more about our local Parade of Homes, visit: https://sibaparadeofhomes.com/
uVest Advisory's Erik Goodge talks about What is your Enough Number? What are your financial goals and how will you achieve them? How much money do you need to retire, and more!!!
Feller Express's Missy Feller talks dinos, the children's entertainment business, and being an "accidental entrepreneur!"
Dear friend Jeanna DiVietro joins us on the latest episode to talk Tourette's. Showing symptoms at age 6 and officially diagnosed at age 8, Jeanna gives us a firsthand account of what life with Tourette's is like.
Aurora Evansville's Zac Heronemus talks homeless services in our community as well as what a vital role Aurora plays in that as well as breaking the cycle of homelessness.
Dive into our new podcast series on the home building process! Jagoe's Sloane Hayhurst talks the benefits of building and what that might look like for YOU!!!
In a highly competitive market, temporary buydowns can a unique and effective solution for either buyers or sellers! Fairway's Clint Bender explains who this old school tactic might bring you the win!!!
USS LST Ship Memorial, Inc.'s Cory Burdette talks the ships history and impact on our area (and shares if the boat is haunted!!!). He also talks about the greater impact of what was made in our Evansville area to serve the war and about the LST as a whole!
Lori Devillez of Trotter House talks about the history and legacy of their pregnancy outreach work.
Local photographer Rachel Edgington Talks The Positives of Portraits and Mental Health.
Becky Sawyer, Survivor Services Navigator for Albion Fellows Bacon Center breaks down what human and sex trafficking looks like in our area. She also breaks down misconceptions (it's not like the movie Taken), and she discusses how this exploitation often happens right under our noses. This is an eye-opening dive into our vulnerability as a metropolitan area at the crossroads of America, and it is your sign that if you see something, say something as well as your reminder that THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE!!! You (or your friends or loved ones) are not alone! https://albionfellowsbacon.org/ (noting that the website DOES have hiding capabilities if you need it!) or call -833-696-0288 / Domestic Violence: 1-812-422-5622 /Sexual Assault: 1-812-424-7273
Emerald Design owner Whitney Muncy tells us her top tips for choosing your wedding flowers. From high impact to low key, flowers are the perfect enhancement to your big day!
Jenni Ransom of Pink Suitcase Travel fills us in on the Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Use A Travel Advisor
Public Address Announcer Zane Clodfelter talks getting started in public address announcing and building on those opportunities. Zane is in his 13th season with the Evansville Otters as the team's public address announcer. In addition to his work with the Otters, Clodfelter currently serves as the USI men’s basketball public address announcer at Screaming Eagles Arena and University of Evansville (UE) women's basketball public address announcer at Meeks Family Fieldhouse, along with public address work for USI baseball and UE soccer and baseball. Clodfelter has also done public address announcing work for the NCAA at the Division II Elite Eight five times–most recently this past spring and was a halftime host for Learfield broadcasts of UE men’s basketball during the 2022-23 season. He can also be heard and seen on Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) broadcasts on ESPN+, covering college basketball, baseball and softball for the direct-to-consumer platform.
He got his start in public address announcing as a freshman in college, announcing football, basketball and baseball games for his high school alma mater, Harrison. Clodfelter has been the senior sports editor at the Spencer County Journal-Democrat in Rockport, Ind. since 2014 and a contributing editor for Paxton Media Group newspapers since 2023. Clodfelter has also been a licensed IHSAA basketball official since 2008.
Alcoa's Dacia Fritchley talks making the most of your career even if it's not the path most taken. Find out how she navigated being a woman in a predominantly male industry as well as join the conversation about how college may not necessarily be for everyone.
Jamie Dill created Be Kind for Ollie in memory of her son, Oliver Dill, in February 2021. Jamie has appeared on local news, in addition to WRTV in Indianapolis, and Good Morning America to discuss the importance of hot car death prevention. Jamie volunteers with Deaconess Hospice focusing on children's bereavement, Safe Kids Coalition Vanderburgh/Warrick Co, and Kids and Cars Safety.
Lezlie Gregory our long time friend and business owner and Licensed Esthetician at RENEW Spa and Wellness talks about acne and healing from the outside in. She also fills us in on personal health and well being along with provides info on the CLEARSTEM SkinCare system.
Ashley Hughes of Evansville's American Red Cross discusses services and opportunities of the organization. From life saving blood, to their smoke detector program, their disaster relief programming, their international and military programs and more, the American Red Cross has been serving since their founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, and they are dedicated to helping people in need. They also offer training and certification and SO MUCH MORE!!! Listen as Ashley shares her mission moment talking about her dad's cancer, and find out how YOU can get involved! https://www.redcross.org/ / https://www.redcrossblood.org/
From the world of social services to implementing community driven programs at our local Evansville Meijer Starbucks, Maria Dennis is making a difference and would like to work with YOU!!!
Join me as long time friend, author, and motivational speaker Geri Riley walks us through her 4 keys (as represented by the 4 leaf clover) to living. Also known as her 4 Keys to Surviving This Foreign Land lesson, she chats being a Hoosier gal who married an Irish dude, with grandparents coming from the Canary Islands AND how she, her sister, and her parents emigrated from Cuba (their family of four as again represented by the 4 leaf clover). A tremendous faith based listen from someone with the biggest heart I know who continues to be a lifelong learner!
Honor Flight of Southern Indiana Media Director Diane Shaw talks honoring our veterans, HSFI, and how YOU can help! Honor Flight Southern IN flies our area veterans twice a year to Washington DC on a completely FREE trip for them to visit the memorials built in their honor. They have been doing this since 2014 when they had their first flight that year. They take 85-86 veterans per flight along with their guardian. They charter a plan from Evansville airport to Reagan Airport for a non stop flight. We highly encourage you to visit their website to learn more about them and on Facebook AND Instagram. Their website is www.honorflightsi.org - and we can't wait for YOU to reach out to help support HFSI & our local veterans!!! VOLUNTEER, DONATE! LETTER WRITE! There are so many ways you can show your respect and gratitude!!!
Superintendent of Cemeteries for the City of Evansville Chris Cooke talks history and stories of Oak Hill Cemetery and Arboretum. He dives into modern burial trends, historic memorials, and grief and loss.
Television host and Pastor Ange Humphrey talks about the preconceived notions of women aging and living a full life.
Motivational speaker and coach Matt Evans talks breaking the status quo, being better/doing better while touching on a large host of concepts such as psychology and understanding how your brain works, being intentionally driven, self efficacy, and belief in self!
Husband and wife Brian and Kristine Toone talk Race Across America and Tour Divide. Race Across America is a bike race that goes from coast to coast. Tour Divide started in Canada and ended in New Mexico at the Mexican border. They chat about Brian's life as an ultracycler and share some of his most memorable moments on the road!
Lasting Order's Amy Payne discusses rightsizing your home and contents, touching on simplifying life to focus on the things that matter to you. She also talks about how staying organized during your move can help you focus and reduce stress!
Emerald Design owner Whitney Muncy tells us all about sustainability and best practices in the floral industry, including a focus on local!
Stephanie Terry is a proven successful leader, and I am so thrilled to have her on the latest podcast to talk about her Evansville Mayoral campaign. I have known, adored, and respected Stephanie for years, and I am so excited to see my visionary, empowering, focused and driven friend take the stage for this race! Find her online at: https://voteterry.com/ - https://www.facebook.com/TerryForMayor / - https://www.instagram.com/terryformayor
Stephanie leads by example. Her calm, confident nature has served her well in her personal life, within the private business sector, in Vanderburgh County government and as a successful non-profit leader.
She is a consensus-builder who believes that getting credit for her efforts is secondary to accomplishing the mission at hand.
Naturopathic Doctor, Digestive Health, and Mental Fitness Specialist Bonnie Schnautz presents Your Body, Temple or Garage, which incorporates natural solutions for your health with biblical principles. She provides education, nutritional support, gut, hormone, and neurotransmitter testing along with homeopathy and supplemental solutions. Bonnie's vision and mission through B Renewed Wellness Solutions are to educate and support women to overcome health challenges and remain healthy mentally and physically using natural solutions. She was able to overcome numerous health issues naturally and teaches others to do the same. www.brenewed.com / 812-461-8922 for more information, to ask Bonnie questions, and/or to inquire after her professional services!
Eyewitness News personality Gretchen Ross dives into her creative life and supporting local theatre arts.
Kari Akin tells her story of her love of connection and her international background. We can all make the world a better place by listening with our ears and our hearts, and she tells a bit about her journeys and experiences!
Evansville Mayoral Candidate Natalie Rascher gives us her vision for our community including her "playbook" analogy and explaining her "Neighborhoods First" approach as well as touching on quality of life, public safety, talent retention and more!!!
Evansville Police Department Officer Taylor Merriss fills us in on her role as the department's Special Projects Coordinator as well as tells us all about the Cops Connecting with Kids initiative!
Dear, longtime friend Bill Gustin gives us the rundown on endurance racing and training and about how he took it up to the next level by starting to tackle Ironmans. Now a certified Ironman coach, Bill is available to help YOU get started, too! You can contact him at (317) 296-5669 or bill.gustin@exprealty.com for questions or to get started on your Ironman journey!
Physical Therapist Julie Monahan dives into the topic of Parkinson's Disease. From the physical to the mental and emotional symptoms, what to do, who to see and talk to! Great episode for anyone who is or whose family is going through this disease. You are not alone, and there are SO MANY local and national resources available for you!
Do you or someone you know need help from an abuse (physical, emotional, financial, etc.) situation? Would you even be able to recognize the signs of someone needing an ear or who needs pointed in the right direction? Did you know that there is FREE, confidential help at the Albion Fellows Bacon Center for those in need. "1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner physical violence, intimate partner contact sexual violence, and/or intimate partner stalking with impacts such as injury, fearfulness, post-traumatic stress disorder, use of victim services, contraction of sexually transmitted diseases, etc." according to the The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). So chances are that you know someone that this affects. Will you be ready to help? Do you know what to do when someone finally feels brave enough to confide in you?Gina Gist does a phenomenal job explaining Albion Fellow Bacon Center's history and services. She also tackles the psychology of why a victim might stay, how they work with victims, and how to help as a friend or loved one. This non profit is an invaluable gift in our community protecting and advocating for multiple counties worth of victims. So if you need help, CALL! If you would like to volunteer, CALL! If you would like to donate money, set up a fundraiser, or help cook for their meal train, CALL! https://albionfellowsbacon.org/1-800-339-7752Domestic Violence: 1-812-422-5622Sexual Assault: 1-812-424-7273
Learn more about the world of pet rescue and adoption from our dear friend Julie Frazier of PAAWS No-Kill Animal Rescue. Learn how you can make a difference and find out more about how you might find your next favorite pet!
Join us as my dear, longtime Evansville friend Kari Akin talks the power of connection. She also touches on loneliness, health and wellness, forming groups of likeminded people, and more! You can also check out some of their girl group foodie adventures at: https://www.instagram.com/blondemafia_eats/
Our dear friend Hannah Nussmeier talks about hitting the road with her family, working remotely, and about the lessons that RV life has taught her. She shares her experiences and advice for anyone also thinking about picking up and living the nomad life!
Dive into the culture and history of our very own Angel Mounds with Southwest Regional Director for State Historic Sites Mike Linderman. Learn about the sites past, present, and future and how philanthropist Eli Lilly played a role in the preservation of the area of this southern Indiana/ Tristate area treasure!
Sat down today to break down some of the tough realities of fostering and adoption. Working on a goal of transparency and talking through the highs and lows of the process, my dear friend Ashley McReynolds shares her own touching personal experience!
Join us in chatting adoption options with Stephanie Thomspon - Director at the National Down Syndrome Adoption Network
Inspirational Speaker and Victim's Rights Advocate Holly Dunn Pendleton talks about the healing process and about how with good coping skills you can get through life's toughest challenges.
Just in time for the holidays, Natalie Lewis of Camelot Jewelers joins us with her Top 5 Christmas Gift Ideas for the ladies! Shop local this season! Shop small business! She has gifts in EVERY PRICE RANGE! Perfect for your significant other or your loved one (sister, mom, aunt, niece), but these gifts are also great for colleagues, friends, teachers, and employees! Swing by their store to find out how they can create a custom shopping experience for YOU!
Ben Trockman of Change for Balance is just one of the those friends who leads an extraordinarily full life. So busy that I wasn't sure if he could even squeeze me in for a quick interview!!!! He did, and WOW!!! He did not disappoint!!! We talked about following your passion, having vision, and never getting comfortable!!! This is a MUST LISTEN, and I can't wait for our future chats - He is SOOO AMAZING to listen to!!!
Nate Templeton founder of Joe Brewski Coffee gives us his inspiring start up story of this wonderful, downtown Evansville located coffee shop and company.
BIO: Founder of Joe Brewski Coffee: It's coffee where you're at.
"I'm just another unemployable college dropout trying to build a plane before it hits the ground. I have four fantastic children and one exceptionally patient and long suffering wife.
Our family moved to Evansville in 2012. I was working in multifamily housing management, then moved into construction project management. I told a guy in 2014 I was going to put nitro coffee in cans. In 2015 began bootlegging coffee to anyone brave enough to buy. I got my first wholesale account in 2018 (which we still have today) and opened our first retail store in 2021."
Andrea Pennington was my "why" for the blood drive that we took statewide through my local Southwest Indiana Association of Realtors and the Indiana Association of Realtors. Hear her and AFE Foundation Executive Director Miranda Klassen's personal stories, and learn more about Amniotic Fluid Embolisms.
Birth Doula & Childbirth Educator at Doula Group of Evansville and Co-founder at The Birth Geeks Hillary Melchiors discusses what is a doula and how one might be right for your family's birthing experience.
On this episode, Alan Weber of Bank of England Mortgage discusses Non-QM or Non-Qualified Mortgage products and an alternative for borrowers that cannot satisfy the income documentation required for a Conventional Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage. He offers us a deeper look at the “Bank Statement” mortgage for purchasing a primary residence and the “Debt Service” mortgage for purchasing 1-4 unit investment homes. A wonderful option for small business owners!
In this episode, my dear friend Molly Welch discusses being an End of Life Doula and Green Cemetarian. She talks about her new upcoming local project and gives an amazing perspective on life, death, and returning to the earth when we are gone!
(Please forgive our video/audio quality on this one. We were working with a low bandwidth connection to record that day)
Kandace Rogers with Columbia Title comes on to tell us what is title and why is it important? Also a deep dive into title insurance as well as why title and title insurance are critical to the home buying process.
BFF and guest of the show Lindsay Charles give us an inside look at her and her son's journey with Congenital Heart Defects
A migraine sufferer for over 17 years, Nikki talks about her medicine regiment, adding Ajovy shots, medical botox and cold therapy part of her treatment!
Host Nikki Davis talks about a very sensitive and personal subject for her, but she wanted to share behind the scenes and talk about anxiety, social anxiety, and panic attacks. Do you any of those things affect you? How do YOU cope? What are YOUR stories? This is just a small look at and conversation about her story.
Host Nikki Davis talks about introvert life, how you can find out your personality type, and tips and tricks to navigate social setting around your introversion
Part 3 of our mini series with Stacy Sorenson with Ruoff Mortgage. Here we talk about literally taking it home. How all of that hard work of working on and repairing your credit will get you to the finish line with your lender and purchasing your dream home!
Stacy Sorenson with Ruoff Mortgage joins us once again to talk credit! This time looking at credit repair and looking at your financial stability as well as the five components of a credit score!
Join us as we chat with our dear, long-time friend Stacy Sorenson with Ruoff Mortgage about credit repair and how it impacts the road to home buying. In this the first of a three part mini-series, we'll look at credit basics.
Join us as we take a deep dive into the inspirational life of our dear friend Jaimie Sheth of the JD Sheth Foundation. The JD Sheth Foundation is a project to project based organization focusing on the education, health, and well being of others, specifically children and the elderly, in the United States and across the globe.
When it comes to buying and selling your home, the MOVE can be such a daunting task. Join me as we dive into my recent home move to discover tips and tricks to make it simpler and more manageable of a process!