The Real Boone Podcasthttps://www.realboone.comThe Real Boone Podcast is a growing archive of the most important stories in the High Country of North Carolina. Hosted by Evan France and Paul Sherar of Real Boone Studios, every episode is a long-form conversation with someone who has shaped this place — business owners, makers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and lifelong locals.en-usReal Boone StudiosFri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0000Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0000https://rss2.flightcast.com/glwvbg2fycvx6quj9ccd6yr9.xmlFlightcast RSS Feed GeneratorThe Real Boone Podcasthttps://files.flightcast.com/workspaces/faxpvy8levc2sq7w97a5c62y/podcasts/glwvbg2fycvx6quj9ccd6yr9/yhddfkkcl6u5ih3r7e6vq58w.jpghttps://www.realboone.comThe Real Boone Podcast is a growing archive of the most important stories in the High Country of North Carolina. Hosted by Evan France and Paul Sherar of Real Boone Studios, every episode is a long-form conversation with someone who has shaped this place — business owners, makers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and lifelong locals.

]]>episodicReal Boone StudiosReal Boone Studiosevan@realboone.comThe Real Boone Podcast is a growing archive of the most important stories in the High Country of North Carolina. Hosted by Evan France and Paul Sherar of Real Boone Studios, every episode is a long-form conversation with someone who has shaped this place — business owners, makers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and lifelong locals.falseinterviews, local news, business, creativity, Booneno23e0a526-c576-578f-8223-2ef66df5b8fdEvan FrancePaul SherarBoone, North CarolinaBi-weeklyThe Story of Blue Ridge Conservancy with David RayDavid Ray is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Conservancy, a Boone-based land trust working to permanently protect natural resources across seven counties in the High Country of North Carolina. With a law degree from the University of Georgia and over two decades in conservation work, David made the leap from environmental law to land protection—a career shift that finally aligned his work with his values. In this episode, we talk with David about what land conservation actually means and why it matters—from protecting wildlife corridors and water quality to preserving scenic views and creating public access to nature. We get into the mechanics of conservation easements, how land trusts operate in perpetuity, and the complex logistics behind major projects like the Middle Fork Greenway and the Northern Peaks State Trail. David walks us through some of Blue Ridge Conservancy's biggest wins: the decades-long effort to finally protect Howard Knob and open the Knob Boulders and Nature Park, the expansion of trail systems connecting Boone to Blowing Rock and beyond, and ongoing work to safeguard land around Grandfather Mountain. We also discuss the rare amphibolite geology that makes the High Country's mountain ranges ecologically unique, the community support that makes forever conservation possible, and what it takes to raise millions in private funding to close on critical land deals. It's a detailed look at the infrastructure, strategy, and long-term thinking behind saving the places we love in the mountains of North Carolina. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Blue Ridge Conservancy (https://blueridgeconservancy.org) 🌐 Real Boone Studios (https://www.realboone.com/) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/realboonestudios) 💬 evan@realboone.com (mailto:evan@realboone.com)flightcast:01M1M9YHW8HKMJE2KBER8HQE0EFri, 04 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0000David Ray is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Conservancy, a Boone-based land trust working to permanently protect natural resources across seven counties in the High Country of North Carolina. With a law degree from the University of Georgia and over two decades in conservation work, David made the leap from environmental law to land protection—a career shift that finally aligned his work with his values.

In this episode, we talk with David about what land conservation actually means and why it matters—from protecting wildlife corridors and water quality to preserving scenic views and creating public access to nature. We get into the mechanics of conservation easements, how land trusts operate in perpetuity, and the complex logistics behind major projects like the Middle Fork Greenway and the Northern Peaks State Trail.

David walks us through some of Blue Ridge Conservancy's biggest wins: the decades-long effort to finally protect Howard Knob and open the Knob Boulders and Nature Park, the expansion of trail systems connecting Boone to Blowing Rock and beyond, and ongoing work to safeguard land around Grandfather Mountain. We also discuss the rare amphibolite geology that makes the High Country's mountain ranges ecologically unique, the community support that makes forever conservation possible, and what it takes to raise millions in private funding to close on critical land deals.

It's a detailed look at the infrastructure, strategy, and long-term thinking behind saving the places we love in the mountains of North Carolina.


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]]>The Story of Blue Ridge Conservancy with David Rayfull4137falseDavid Ray is the Executive Director of Blue Ridge Conservancy, a Boone-based land trust working to permanently protect natural resources across seven counties in the High Country of North Carolina. With a law degree from the University of Georgia and over two decades in conservation work, David made the leap from environmental law to land protection—a career shift that finally aligned his work with his values. In this episode, we talk with David about what land conservation actually means and why it matters—from protecting wildlife corridors and water quality to preserving scenic views and creating public access to nature. We get into the mechanics of conservation easements, how land trusts operate in perpetuity, and the complex logistics behind major projects like the Middle Fork Greenway and the Northern Peaks State Trail. David walks us through some of Blue Ridge Conservancy's biggest wins: the decades-long effort to finally protect Howard Knob and open the Knob Boulders and Nature Park, the expansion of trail systems connecting Boone to Blowing Rock and beyond, and ongoing work to safeguard land around Grandfather Mountain. We also discuss the rare amphibolite geology that makes the High Country's mountain ranges ecologically unique, the community support that makes forever conservation possible, and what it takes to raise millions in private funding to close on critical land deals. It's a detailed look at the infrastructure, strategy, and long-term thinking behind saving the places we love in the mountains of North Carolina. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Blue Ridge Conservancy (https://blueridgeconservancy.org) 🌐 Real Boone Studios (https://www.realboone.com/) 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/realboonestudios) 💬 evan@realboone.com (mailto:evan@realboone.com)Evan FrancePaul SherarInside Watauga County Schools with Leslie AlexanderWatauga County Schools has nine schools, and Dr. Leslie Alexander knows every one of them. She's the superintendent here in Boone, NC — an App State alum who came up through the classroom as a high school English teacher, spent nine years as a principal, and took the top job in the High Country of North Carolina in 2023 because it was the only opening she wanted. In this episode she talks about her rural Kentucky childhood and what it taught her about what school should be, the long road from teacher to principal to central office, visiting every school in the district before she ever had the job, leading a mountain system through Hurricane Helene, and the decisions families never see her make — from snow days to facilities planning decades out.flightcast:01KZEWA6CYSWPRRSVYYXMZ16SQFri, 21 Aug 2026 11:00:00 -0000Watauga County Schools has nine schools, and Dr. Leslie Alexander knows every one of them. She's the superintendent here in Boone, NC — an App State alum who came up through the classroom as a high school English teacher, spent nine years as a principal, and took the top job in the High Country of North Carolina in 2023 because it was the only opening she wanted. In this episode she talks about her rural Kentucky childhood and what it taught her about what school should be, the long road from teacher to principal to central office, visiting every school in the district before she ever had the job, leading a mountain system through Hurricane Helene, and the decisions families never see her make — from snow days to facilities planning decades out.

]]>Inside Watauga County Schools with Leslie Alexanderfull3399falseWatauga County Schools has nine schools, and Dr. Leslie Alexander knows every one of them. She's the superintendent here in Boone, NC — an App State alum who came up through the classroom as a high school English teacher, spent nine years as a principal, and took the top job in the High Country of North Carolina in 2023 because it was the only opening she wanted. In this episode she talks about her rural Kentucky childhood and what it taught her about what school should be, the long road from teacher to principal to central office, visiting every school in the district before she ever had the job, leading a mountain system through Hurricane Helene, and the decisions families never see her make — from snow days to facilities planning decades out.Real Boone StudiosThe Story of Ray's Weather with Ray RussellIn Boone, NC, nobody checks the weather app — they check Ray’s Weather. Dr. Ray Russell is the founder of RaysWeather.Com, the most trusted forecast in the High Country of North Carolina, and he's entirely self-taught. He spent three decades teaching computer science at Appalachian State University while a backyard weather station and a few snow forecasts posted to his faculty page quietly grew into a regional institution. Today it's read daily by families, schools, businesses, and emergency crews across northwest North Carolina.flightcast:01KZETAKHWYYAS5GDKA83T38EMFri, 07 Aug 2026 19:52:05 -0000In Boone, NC, nobody checks the weather app — they check Ray’s Weather. Dr. Ray Russell is the founder of RaysWeather.Com, the most trusted forecast in the High Country of North Carolina, and he's entirely self-taught. He spent three decades teaching computer science at Appalachian State University while a backyard weather station and a few snow forecasts posted to his faculty page quietly grew into a regional institution. Today it's read daily by families, schools, businesses, and emergency crews across northwest North Carolina.

]]>The Story of Ray's Weather with Ray Russellfull4926falseIn Boone, NC, nobody checks the weather app — they check Ray’s Weather. Dr. Ray Russell is the founder of RaysWeather.Com, the most trusted forecast in the High Country of North Carolina, and he's entirely self-taught. He spent three decades teaching computer science at Appalachian State University while a backyard weather station and a few snow forecasts posted to his faculty page quietly grew into a regional institution. Today it's read daily by families, schools, businesses, and emergency crews across northwest North Carolina.Real Boone StudiosRay RussellThe Story of Shipley Farms with Gray ShipleyGray Shipley of Shipley Farms joins us to talk about why real food has gotten so hard to find — and so hard to eat. Gray runs sales, marketing, and finance for his family's fifth-generation cattle operation in Vilas, just outside Boone, NC, where the Shipleys have raised pasture-raised, hormone-free beef since 1872. We get into the state of the American food system, what changes when you eat food raised the way it used to be raised, and the real infrastructure behind running a farm as a business — from processing and distribution to keeping a 150-year legacy financially viable in the High Country of North Carolina today. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Shipley Farms 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com58938102-1bed-433c-b57e-cb9fd5b2945eFri, 24 Jul 2026 12:48:58 -0000Gray Shipley of Shipley Farms joins us to talk about why real food has gotten so hard to find — and so hard to eat. Gray runs sales, marketing, and finance for his family's fifth-generation cattle operation in Vilas, just outside Boone, NC, where the Shipleys have raised pasture-raised, hormone-free beef since 1872.

We get into the state of the American food system, what changes when you eat food raised the way it used to be raised, and the real infrastructure behind running a farm as a business — from processing and distribution to keeping a 150-year legacy financially viable in the High Country of North Carolina today.


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]]>The Story of Shipley Farms with Gray Shipleyfull4785falseGray Shipley of Shipley Farms joins us to talk about why real food has gotten so hard to find — and so hard to eat. Gray runs sales, marketing, and finance for his family's fifth-generation cattle operation in Vilas, just outside Boone, NC, where the Shipleys have raised pasture-raised, hormone-free beef since 1872. We get into the state of the American food system, what changes when you eat food raised the way it used to be raised, and the real infrastructure behind running a farm as a business — from processing and distribution to keeping a 150-year legacy financially viable in the High Country of North Carolina today. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Shipley Farms 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Invisible Architect of Boone & Small Towns with Eric WoolridgeEric Woolridge is the President of Destination by Design, a Boone-based planning and design firm that helps small towns across the U.S. plan, build, and market themselves as destination-quality communities. With over 20 years of experience and work across 150+ local government jurisdictions, Eric and his team blend land use planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and place branding into one shop. In this episode, we talk with Eric about what it actually takes to transform a small town — how tourism tax dollars get prioritized and deployed for projects like greenways, mountain bike parks, and downtown revitalization. We get into the business of running a firm like Destination by Design, the gap between a town's potential and its execution, and what the High Country of North Carolina gets right (and could do better) when it comes to planning for growth. 🔗 ⁠⁠DBD 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comc49fe309-bc07-4fcb-857c-1575d49ee05fFri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 -0000Eric Woolridge is the President of Destination by Design, a Boone-based planning and design firm that helps small towns across the U.S. plan, build, and market themselves as destination-quality communities. With over 20 years of experience and work across 150+ local government jurisdictions, Eric and his team blend land use planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and place branding into one shop.

In this episode, we talk with Eric about what it actually takes to transform a small town — how tourism tax dollars get prioritized and deployed for projects like greenways, mountain bike parks, and downtown revitalization. We get into the business of running a firm like Destination by Design, the gap between a town's potential and its execution, and what the High Country of North Carolina gets right (and could do better) when it comes to planning for growth.


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]]>The Invisible Architect of Boone & Small Towns with Eric Woolridgefull4317falseEric Woolridge is the President of Destination by Design, a Boone-based planning and design firm that helps small towns across the U.S. plan, build, and market themselves as destination-quality communities. With over 20 years of experience and work across 150+ local government jurisdictions, Eric and his team blend land use planning, civil engineering, landscape architecture, and place branding into one shop. In this episode, we talk with Eric about what it actually takes to transform a small town — how tourism tax dollars get prioritized and deployed for projects like greenways, mountain bike parks, and downtown revitalization. We get into the business of running a firm like Destination by Design, the gap between a town's potential and its execution, and what the High Country of North Carolina gets right (and could do better) when it comes to planning for growth. 🔗 ⁠⁠DBD 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Tiny Hands Pottery with Amy LoweryAmy Lowrey is the owner of Tiny Hands Pottery, a handcrafted ceramics studio based in Boone, NC. Amy calls herself an accidental potter — she spent her adult life in the nonprofit world, building homes in Mexico, traveling to 40+ countries, and helping underserved students access college funding. Then in 2015 she took a pottery class, fell completely in love, and eventually made the leap to full-time artist. In this episode, we talk with Amy about that pivot — what it takes to walk away from a life of service work and bet on yourself as a creative. We get into the realities of building a handmade goods business from scratch: selling wholesale, doing shows, teaching lessons, and finding your people. Amy shares what she's learned about making things with intention and why she believes beauty and creativity have the power to light the world up. 🔗 ⁠⁠Tiny Hands Pottery 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com2a54975e-e419-4580-8a2a-df6b30acdce7Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:38:00 -0000Amy Lowrey is the owner of Tiny Hands Pottery, a handcrafted ceramics studio based in Boone, NC. Amy calls herself an accidental potter — she spent her adult life in the nonprofit world, building homes in Mexico, traveling to 40+ countries, and helping underserved students access college funding. Then in 2015 she took a pottery class, fell completely in love, and eventually made the leap to full-time artist.

In this episode, we talk with Amy about that pivot — what it takes to walk away from a life of service work and bet on yourself as a creative. We get into the realities of building a handmade goods business from scratch: selling wholesale, doing shows, teaching lessons, and finding your people. Amy shares what she's learned about making things with intention and why she believes beauty and creativity have the power to light the world up.


🔗 ⁠⁠Tiny Hands Pottery

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]]>The Story of Tiny Hands Pottery with Amy Loweryfull3535falseAmy Lowrey is the owner of Tiny Hands Pottery, a handcrafted ceramics studio based in Boone, NC. Amy calls herself an accidental potter — she spent her adult life in the nonprofit world, building homes in Mexico, traveling to 40+ countries, and helping underserved students access college funding. Then in 2015 she took a pottery class, fell completely in love, and eventually made the leap to full-time artist. In this episode, we talk with Amy about that pivot — what it takes to walk away from a life of service work and bet on yourself as a creative. We get into the realities of building a handmade goods business from scratch: selling wholesale, doing shows, teaching lessons, and finding your people. Amy shares what she's learned about making things with intention and why she believes beauty and creativity have the power to light the world up. 🔗 ⁠⁠Tiny Hands Pottery 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBeing a songwriter in the age of AI with John LucasSinger/songwriter John Lucas has built the kind of career most musicians only imagine—over 40 million Spotify streams, songs licensed by Google, MTV, and Freeform, and a loyal following grown over more than a dozen years. Now putting down roots in Boone, NC, he joins us in the High Country of North Carolina for a honest conversation about what success in music actually looks like from the inside. We get into the numbers most artists won't say out loud—what Spotify really pays per stream—along with the rise of AI-generated music and what it means for working songwriters. And underneath it all, the more personal question: how John feels about the music he's made, and what it's like to keep creating when the industry keeps changing the rules. It's a candid look at art, money, and meaning from one of Boone's most accomplished creatives. 🔗 ⁠⁠John Lucas⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com9f17a5ae-be98-4d24-bbad-b2076420c3f4Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:29:09 -0000Singer/songwriter John Lucas has built the kind of career most musicians only imagine—over 40 million Spotify streams, songs licensed by Google, MTV, and Freeform, and a loyal following grown over more than a dozen years. Now putting down roots in Boone, NC, he joins us in the High Country of North Carolina for a honest conversation about what success in music actually looks like from the inside.

We get into the numbers most artists won't say out loud—what Spotify really pays per stream—along with the rise of AI-generated music and what it means for working songwriters. And underneath it all, the more personal question: how John feels about the music he's made, and what it's like to keep creating when the industry keeps changing the rules. It's a candid look at art, money, and meaning from one of Boone's most accomplished creatives.


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]]>Being a songwriter in the age of AI with John Lucasfull3935falseSinger/songwriter John Lucas has built the kind of career most musicians only imagine—over 40 million Spotify streams, songs licensed by Google, MTV, and Freeform, and a loyal following grown over more than a dozen years. Now putting down roots in Boone, NC, he joins us in the High Country of North Carolina for a honest conversation about what success in music actually looks like from the inside. We get into the numbers most artists won't say out loud—what Spotify really pays per stream—along with the rise of AI-generated music and what it means for working songwriters. And underneath it all, the more personal question: how John feels about the music he's made, and what it's like to keep creating when the industry keeps changing the rules. It's a candid look at art, money, and meaning from one of Boone's most accomplished creatives. 🔗 ⁠⁠John Lucas⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comMidwifery & Women's Health with Carrington PertalionCarrington Doolittle Pertalion is a Certified Nurse Midwife at AppHealthCare in Boone, NC, and has been caring for women across the High Country of North Carolina for more than 25 years. In this episode, Carrington walks us through her unlikely path to midwifery — dropping out of high school at 16, working in commercial fishing, and finally discovering her calling the day her daughter was delivered by a nurse midwife. She talks about going back to school, the risk of opening her own private practice straight out of midwifery school in 2002, and what it means to come full circle back to public health at AppHealthCare, where her very first nursing job in Boone began. We get into what most people misunderstand about midwifery, why healthcare should be about the person in front of you rather than the clock on the wall, and what 25 years of caring for women in the same community actually feels like. 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com81862696-e41c-4716-b751-800caf7fbc58Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000Carrington Doolittle Pertalion is a Certified Nurse Midwife at AppHealthCare in Boone, NC, and has been caring for women across the High Country of North Carolina for more than 25 years. In this episode, Carrington walks us through her unlikely path to midwifery — dropping out of high school at 16, working in commercial fishing, and finally discovering her calling the day her daughter was delivered by a nurse midwife. She talks about going back to school, the risk of opening her own private practice straight out of midwifery school in 2002, and what it means to come full circle back to public health at AppHealthCare, where her very first nursing job in Boone began. We get into what most people misunderstand about midwifery, why healthcare should be about the person in front of you rather than the clock on the wall, and what 25 years of caring for women in the same community actually feels like.


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]]>Midwifery & Women's Health with Carrington Pertalionfull3882falseCarrington Doolittle Pertalion is a Certified Nurse Midwife at AppHealthCare in Boone, NC, and has been caring for women across the High Country of North Carolina for more than 25 years. In this episode, Carrington walks us through her unlikely path to midwifery — dropping out of high school at 16, working in commercial fishing, and finally discovering her calling the day her daughter was delivered by a nurse midwife. She talks about going back to school, the risk of opening her own private practice straight out of midwifery school in 2002, and what it means to come full circle back to public health at AppHealthCare, where her very first nursing job in Boone began. We get into what most people misunderstand about midwifery, why healthcare should be about the person in front of you rather than the clock on the wall, and what 25 years of caring for women in the same community actually feels like. 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Baker Forge with Coy BakerCoy Baker, Founder and CEO of Baker Forge & Tool, joins us to talk about building one of America's leading Damascus steel manufacturers in Boone, NC. Coy started his blacksmithing journey in the mountains of Western North Carolina in 2016, engineered his own 25-ton hydraulic forging press, and in 2020 developed a method for fusion welding copper to carbon steel — the breakthrough behind the brand's signature CopperMai and BronzeMai laminated steels. In this episode we cover manufacturing in the High Country of North Carolina, what it takes to run a family-owned operation alongside his brother Jay (Shop Manager) and father Bruce (CFO), the innovation behind proprietary steels like Mosaic Damascus and Stainless SanMai, and how Baker Forge supplies knife makers, artisans, and major knife companies from a single shop on Waterstone Drive — with steel shipping to Asia, Australia, Europe, and across North America. 🔗 ⁠Baker Forge 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com800344aa-b877-40df-acad-a5f22df1b6f7Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 -0000Coy Baker, Founder and CEO of Baker Forge & Tool, joins us to talk about building one of America's leading Damascus steel manufacturers in Boone, NC. Coy started his blacksmithing journey in the mountains of Western North Carolina in 2016, engineered his own 25-ton hydraulic forging press, and in 2020 developed a method for fusion welding copper to carbon steel — the breakthrough behind the brand's signature CopperMai and BronzeMai laminated steels.

In this episode we cover manufacturing in the High Country of North Carolina, what it takes to run a family-owned operation alongside his brother Jay (Shop Manager) and father Bruce (CFO), the innovation behind proprietary steels like Mosaic Damascus and Stainless SanMai, and how Baker Forge supplies knife makers, artisans, and major knife companies from a single shop on Waterstone Drive — with steel shipping to Asia, Australia, Europe, and across North America.


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]]>The Story of Baker Forge with Coy Bakerfull3954falseCoy Baker, Founder and CEO of Baker Forge & Tool, joins us to talk about building one of America's leading Damascus steel manufacturers in Boone, NC. Coy started his blacksmithing journey in the mountains of Western North Carolina in 2016, engineered his own 25-ton hydraulic forging press, and in 2020 developed a method for fusion welding copper to carbon steel — the breakthrough behind the brand's signature CopperMai and BronzeMai laminated steels. In this episode we cover manufacturing in the High Country of North Carolina, what it takes to run a family-owned operation alongside his brother Jay (Shop Manager) and father Bruce (CFO), the innovation behind proprietary steels like Mosaic Damascus and Stainless SanMai, and how Baker Forge supplies knife makers, artisans, and major knife companies from a single shop on Waterstone Drive — with steel shipping to Asia, Australia, Europe, and across North America. 🔗 ⁠Baker Forge 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Common Good Co. with Jacob & Melina DanielsDescription: Jacob and Melina Daniels are the husband-and-wife co-owners of Common Good Co., an artisan gallery and fine art space on King Street in Boone, NC. In this episode, you'll hear how two App State art students went from selling their work at traveling markets to owning and restoring a 100-year-old historic building in the heart of downtown — and what it actually took to build something from nothing. Expect a candid conversation about creative entrepreneurship, the risks of betting on your craft, and what it means to create a space that serves both artists and the community.78cea2cf-5a28-4a39-8360-8e5305bee0cfFri, 01 May 2026 11:02:00 -0000Description: Jacob and Melina Daniels are the husband-and-wife co-owners of Common Good Co., an artisan gallery and fine art space on King Street in Boone, NC. In this episode, you'll hear how two App State art students went from selling their work at traveling markets to owning and restoring a 100-year-old historic building in the heart of downtown — and what it actually took to build something from nothing. Expect a candid conversation about creative entrepreneurship, the risks of betting on your craft, and what it means to create a space that serves both artists and the community.

]]>The Story of Common Good Co. with Jacob & Melina Danielsfull4475falseDescription: Jacob and Melina Daniels are the husband-and-wife co-owners of Common Good Co., an artisan gallery and fine art space on King Street in Boone, NC. In this episode, you'll hear how two App State art students went from selling their work at traveling markets to owning and restoring a 100-year-old historic building in the heart of downtown — and what it actually took to build something from nothing. Expect a candid conversation about creative entrepreneurship, the risks of betting on your craft, and what it means to create a space that serves both artists and the community.How a 26 Year Old Became The Mayor of Boone with Dalton GeorgeDalton George is the Mayor of Boone, NC and the youngest mayor in North Carolina. Before the title, he's a kid from Midway who came to App State and fell in love with the mountains. In this episode, we get to know Dalton — who he is outside of politics, what shaped him, and how he ended up running a town at 26. We also get into what the job actually looks like day to day, how Town Council works, and what it's like leading a college town where students outnumber year-round residents. We talk housing affordability, student voting, the Howard Street project, and where Boone is headed over the next five years. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com69699165-8a6b-4b6b-9234-3453699892b2Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:30:00 -0000Dalton George is the Mayor of Boone, NC and the youngest mayor in North Carolina. Before the title, he's a kid from Midway who came to App State and fell in love with the mountains. In this episode, we get to know Dalton — who he is outside of politics, what shaped him, and how he ended up running a town at 26. We also get into what the job actually looks like day to day, how Town Council works, and what it's like leading a college town where students outnumber year-round residents. We talk housing affordability, student voting, the Howard Street project, and where Boone is headed over the next five years.


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]]>How a 26 Year Old Became The Mayor of Boone with Dalton Georgefull4521falseDalton George is the Mayor of Boone, NC and the youngest mayor in North Carolina. Before the title, he's a kid from Midway who came to App State and fell in love with the mountains. In this episode, we get to know Dalton — who he is outside of politics, what shaped him, and how he ended up running a town at 26. We also get into what the job actually looks like day to day, how Town Council works, and what it's like leading a college town where students outnumber year-round residents. We talk housing affordability, student voting, the Howard Street project, and where Boone is headed over the next five years. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comHow To Buy a Business with Chris GrasingerChris Grasinger is the High Country Regional Manager for Mountain BizWorks and a co-founder of Center 45 Climbing and Fitness in Boone, NC. He's a Blowing Rock native, App State MBA grad, and has spent the last decade deep in the business development world — from co-founding Startup High Country to managing lending and coaching for small businesses across Western North Carolina. In this episode, Chris talks about his own path into entrepreneurship, what Mountain BizWorks actually does for local business owners, and the work he's leading now through Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors — helping people buy and sell businesses in WNC. The big topic: the Business Buyer Accelerator, a new program designed to help entrepreneurs purchase existing local businesses as Baby Boomer owners prepare to retire. If you've ever thought about owning a business in the High Country, this one's for you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Market Advisors 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com203bad37-561f-4b35-9bbf-21b3cc55492bFri, 03 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0000Chris Grasinger is the High Country Regional Manager for Mountain BizWorks and a co-founder of Center 45 Climbing and Fitness in Boone, NC. He's a Blowing Rock native, App State MBA grad, and has spent the last decade deep in the business development world — from co-founding Startup High Country to managing lending and coaching for small businesses across Western North Carolina. In this episode, Chris talks about his own path into entrepreneurship, what Mountain BizWorks actually does for local business owners, and the work he's leading now through Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors — helping people buy and sell businesses in WNC. The big topic: the Business Buyer Accelerator, a new program designed to help entrepreneurs purchase existing local businesses as Baby Boomer owners prepare to retire. If you've ever thought about owning a business in the High Country, this one's for you.


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]]>How To Buy a Business with Chris Grasingerfull4705falseChris Grasinger is the High Country Regional Manager for Mountain BizWorks and a co-founder of Center 45 Climbing and Fitness in Boone, NC. He's a Blowing Rock native, App State MBA grad, and has spent the last decade deep in the business development world — from co-founding Startup High Country to managing lending and coaching for small businesses across Western North Carolina. In this episode, Chris talks about his own path into entrepreneurship, what Mountain BizWorks actually does for local business owners, and the work he's leading now through Mountain BizWorks Market Advisors — helping people buy and sell businesses in WNC. The big topic: the Business Buyer Accelerator, a new program designed to help entrepreneurs purchase existing local businesses as Baby Boomer owners prepare to retire. If you've ever thought about owning a business in the High Country, this one's for you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Market Advisors 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Reid's Cafe, Betty's Biscuits, & More with Tina HoustonTina Houston is the owner of Reid's Cafe & Catering, The Beacon Butcher Bar, Betty's Biscuits, and Pearl's Kitchen + Tiny Market — four restaurants across the High Country of North Carolina built over 25 years. In this episode, Tina shares how she went from launching a catering company in 1999 to becoming one of the most recognized names in Boone's food scene, what it means to cook with local ingredients and pay livable wages, and how she kept going through COVID and Hurricane Helene. Named the 2024 Citizen of the Year by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Betty's Biscuits 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.coma8ad8689-d0ba-42da-b8ef-86f0bc081600Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0000Tina Houston is the owner of Reid's Cafe & Catering, The Beacon Butcher Bar, Betty's Biscuits, and Pearl's Kitchen + Tiny Market — four restaurants across the High Country of North Carolina built over 25 years. In this episode, Tina shares how she went from launching a catering company in 1999 to becoming one of the most recognized names in Boone's food scene, what it means to cook with local ingredients and pay livable wages, and how she kept going through COVID and Hurricane Helene. Named the 2024 Citizen of the Year by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce.


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]]>The Story of Reid's Cafe, Betty's Biscuits, & More with Tina Houstonfull4773falseTina Houston is the owner of Reid's Cafe & Catering, The Beacon Butcher Bar, Betty's Biscuits, and Pearl's Kitchen + Tiny Market — four restaurants across the High Country of North Carolina built over 25 years. In this episode, Tina shares how she went from launching a catering company in 1999 to becoming one of the most recognized names in Boone's food scene, what it means to cook with local ingredients and pay livable wages, and how she kept going through COVID and Hurricane Helene. Named the 2024 Citizen of the Year by the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Betty's Biscuits 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of HiveTracks with Max RünzelMax Rünzel is the CEO and Co-Founder of HiveTracks, a Boone-based tech company using bees as biosensors to track hive health and biodiversity across 150+ countries. Originally from Germany, Max left a dream job at the United Nations in Rome when two beekeepers from the High Country convinced him to join them in building something new. In this episode, he shares the wild story of how HiveTracks came to be, the science behind using bees to monitor our planet, and what it's like to build a global company from rural North Carolina. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Hive Tracks 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comdee396c4-8c48-48b0-bf61-629a794cae36Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0000Max Rünzel is the CEO and Co-Founder of HiveTracks, a Boone-based tech company using bees as biosensors to track hive health and biodiversity across 150+ countries. Originally from Germany, Max left a dream job at the United Nations in Rome when two beekeepers from the High Country convinced him to join them in building something new. In this episode, he shares the wild story of how HiveTracks came to be, the science behind using bees to monitor our planet, and what it's like to build a global company from rural North Carolina.


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]]>The Story of HiveTracks with Max Rünzelfull4301falseMax Rünzel is the CEO and Co-Founder of HiveTracks, a Boone-based tech company using bees as biosensors to track hive health and biodiversity across 150+ countries. Originally from Germany, Max left a dream job at the United Nations in Rome when two beekeepers from the High Country convinced him to join them in building something new. In this episode, he shares the wild story of how HiveTracks came to be, the science behind using bees to monitor our planet, and what it's like to build a global company from rural North Carolina. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Hive Tracks 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comOur New Podcast Studio Is Here!After 38 episodes, 1,000+ listening hours, and 5.46 terabytes of footage, Paul and Evan sit down in their brand-new podcast studio in Venture Chocolate & Wine to reflect on the journey so far. They share favorite episodes, behind-the-scenes stats, and the story of how The Real Boone Podcast came to be. Plus, a look at what's next—including the studio rental space, upcoming guests like Ray Russell and Mayor Dalton George, and their vision for supporting creators in the High Country. A special episode for anyone who's been along for the ride. If you or someone you know would be interested in the space then please email us! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com19dc524f-e928-48ad-9c73-a0d0685e61ffFri, 20 Feb 2026 15:22:19 -0000After 38 episodes, 1,000+ listening hours, and 5.46 terabytes of footage, Paul and Evan sit down in their brand-new podcast studio in Venture Chocolate & Wine to reflect on the journey so far. They share favorite episodes, behind-the-scenes stats, and the story of how The Real Boone Podcast came to be. Plus, a look at what's next—including the studio rental space, upcoming guests like Ray Russell and Mayor Dalton George, and their vision for supporting creators in the High Country. A special episode for anyone who's been along for the ride.


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]]>Our New Podcast Studio Is Here!full2238falseAfter 38 episodes, 1,000+ listening hours, and 5.46 terabytes of footage, Paul and Evan sit down in their brand-new podcast studio in Venture Chocolate & Wine to reflect on the journey so far. They share favorite episodes, behind-the-scenes stats, and the story of how The Real Boone Podcast came to be. Plus, a look at what's next—including the studio rental space, upcoming guests like Ray Russell and Mayor Dalton George, and their vision for supporting creators in the High Country. A special episode for anyone who's been along for the ride. If you or someone you know would be interested in the space then please email us! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuilding a Business in College with Evan Smith and Ella TriberElla Triber and Evan Smith are members of the Association of Student Entrepreneurs at Appalachian State University and help lead Sweet Carolina, a canned water company—Ella as Executive Director and Evan as CFO. In this episode, they share how the club became a launchpad for building a real business in the High Country. We talk about branding, their value proposition, and how entrepreneurship is shaping their college experience. An inspiring listen for students, aspiring founders, and anyone who believes you don't have to wait to start. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Sweet Carolina 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com2f14bdcb-e7e1-4698-8673-b426932909acFri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0000Ella Triber and Evan Smith are members of the Association of Student Entrepreneurs at Appalachian State University and help lead Sweet Carolina, a canned water company—Ella as Executive Director and Evan as CFO. In this episode, they share how the club became a launchpad for building a real business in the High Country. We talk about branding, their value proposition, and how entrepreneurship is shaping their college experience. An inspiring listen for students, aspiring founders, and anyone who believes you don't have to wait to start.


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]]>Building a Business in College with Evan Smith and Ella Triberfull2978falseElla Triber and Evan Smith are members of the Association of Student Entrepreneurs at Appalachian State University and help lead Sweet Carolina, a canned water company—Ella as Executive Director and Evan as CFO. In this episode, they share how the club became a launchpad for building a real business in the High Country. We talk about branding, their value proposition, and how entrepreneurship is shaping their college experience. An inspiring listen for students, aspiring founders, and anyone who believes you don't have to wait to start. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Sweet Carolina 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Search for Mount Sinai with Josiah Davis & Johnathan ThorntonJosiah Davis (founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate) and Jonathan Thornton have partnered up on Conquer Your Mountain, a venture that helps entrepreneurs find purpose and build businesses with intention. In this episode, they share how they got connected through a common interest in Mt. Sinai. For centuries, tradition placed it in Egypt, but the evidence tells a different story. They present their case, share photos from their expedition, and reflect on what this mountain represents in their own spiritual journeys. A powerful conversation about faith, adventure, and conquering the mountains in your own life. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Conquer Your Mountain 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.coma473729b-7093-41d7-bd37-8ba469e11ec7Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0000Josiah Davis (founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate) and Jonathan Thornton have partnered up on Conquer Your Mountain, a venture that helps entrepreneurs find purpose and build businesses with intention. In this episode, they share how they got connected through a common interest in Mt. Sinai. For centuries, tradition placed it in Egypt, but the evidence tells a different story. They present their case, share photos from their expedition, and reflect on what this mountain represents in their own spiritual journeys. A powerful conversation about faith, adventure, and conquering the mountains in your own life.


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]]>The Search for Mount Sinai with Josiah Davis & Johnathan Thorntonfull4112falseJosiah Davis (founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate) and Jonathan Thornton have partnered up on Conquer Your Mountain, a venture that helps entrepreneurs find purpose and build businesses with intention. In this episode, they share how they got connected through a common interest in Mt. Sinai. For centuries, tradition placed it in Egypt, but the evidence tells a different story. They present their case, share photos from their expedition, and reflect on what this mountain represents in their own spiritual journeys. A powerful conversation about faith, adventure, and conquering the mountains in your own life. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Conquer Your Mountain 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comScaling Your Business Without Burning Out with Cat RotenCat Roten is a business coach, fractional Chief Operating Officer, and podcaster based in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares how she helps overwhelmed business owners get out of the weeds and build systems that scale. We talk about time management, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business without sacrificing your sanity. A must-listen for entrepreneurs in the High Country ready to work smarter, not harder. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Cat's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com38e26d15-311d-4d44-80f0-1534fc0efc1dFri, 09 Jan 2026 13:35:00 -0000Cat Roten is a business coach, fractional Chief Operating Officer, and podcaster based in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares how she helps overwhelmed business owners get out of the weeds and build systems that scale. We talk about time management, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business without sacrificing your sanity. A must-listen for entrepreneurs in the High Country ready to work smarter, not harder.


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]]>Scaling Your Business Without Burning Out with Cat Rotenfull2781falseCat Roten is a business coach, fractional Chief Operating Officer, and podcaster based in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares how she helps overwhelmed business owners get out of the weeds and build systems that scale. We talk about time management, marketing, and what it really takes to grow a business without sacrificing your sanity. A must-listen for entrepreneurs in the High Country ready to work smarter, not harder. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Cat's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Bald Guy Brew with Don CoxDon Cox, founder of Bald Guy Coffee in Boone, NC, shares his journey of faith, failure, and building something that lasts. From coming to Boone in the '80s "to fish" to a traumatic brain injury that ended his ministry career, Don talks about how coffee became both a calling and a lifeline. We cover roasting beans off the grid, losing everything in a fire, rebuilding from the ground up, and why Watauga County "wouldn't let him go out of business." An honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about resilience, community, and doing the work one faithful step at a time. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Bald Guy Brew 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com010ea988-a22a-4a9d-a228-5fa6e128aa16Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0000Don Cox, founder of Bald Guy Coffee in Boone, NC, shares his journey of faith, failure, and building something that lasts. From coming to Boone in the '80s "to fish" to a traumatic brain injury that ended his ministry career, Don talks about how coffee became both a calling and a lifeline. We cover roasting beans off the grid, losing everything in a fire, rebuilding from the ground up, and why Watauga County "wouldn't let him go out of business." An honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about resilience, community, and doing the work one faithful step at a time.


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]]>The Story of Bald Guy Brew with Don Coxfull4176falseDon Cox, founder of Bald Guy Coffee in Boone, NC, shares his journey of faith, failure, and building something that lasts. From coming to Boone in the '80s "to fish" to a traumatic brain injury that ended his ministry career, Don talks about how coffee became both a calling and a lifeline. We cover roasting beans off the grid, losing everything in a fire, rebuilding from the ground up, and why Watauga County "wouldn't let him go out of business." An honest, funny, and deeply human conversation about resilience, community, and doing the work one faithful step at a time. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Bald Guy Brew 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Summit Pickleball with Grant Williams and Crystal SmithGrant Williams and Crystal Smith, co-owners of Summit Pickleball in Boone, NC, share the real story behind starting a pickleball space rooted in community, connection, and place. They talk openly about the challenges, risks, and rewards of running a recreation-based business in the High Country. More than just pickleball—this conversation explores what it means to build something with intention and create a place where people genuinely want to be. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠The Summit 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com7a85a92b-cc3a-44c8-904c-596c46f46c07Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:01:08 -0000Grant Williams and Crystal Smith, co-owners of Summit Pickleball in Boone, NC, share the real story behind starting a pickleball space rooted in community, connection, and place. They talk openly about the challenges, risks, and rewards of running a recreation-based business in the High Country. More than just pickleball—this conversation explores what it means to build something with intention and create a place where people genuinely want to be.


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]]>The Story of Summit Pickleball with Grant Williams and Crystal Smithfull3104falseGrant Williams and Crystal Smith, co-owners of Summit Pickleball in Boone, NC, share the real story behind starting a pickleball space rooted in community, connection, and place. They talk openly about the challenges, risks, and rewards of running a recreation-based business in the High Country. More than just pickleball—this conversation explores what it means to build something with intention and create a place where people genuinely want to be. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠The Summit 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of The Speckled Trout with Emily BrinkerEmily Brinker, co-owner of The Speckled Trout in Blowing Rock, NC, shares how she, her husband, and two friends opened a restaurant with no experience—just grit, a love for Appalachian food, and a deep belief in community. In this episode, she talks about how risk turned into reward, hospitality as a mission, and why authenticity tastes better than perfection. A story about saying yes before you're ready and building something real. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠The Speckled Trout 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com93c9f3fd-03d2-408c-b8cc-69a96483fd1aMon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0000Emily Brinker, co-owner of The Speckled Trout in Blowing Rock, NC, shares how she, her husband, and two friends opened a restaurant with no experience—just grit, a love for Appalachian food, and a deep belief in community. In this episode, she talks about how risk turned into reward, hospitality as a mission, and why authenticity tastes better than perfection. A story about saying yes before you're ready and building something real.


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]]>The Story of The Speckled Trout with Emily Brinkerfull3304falseEmily Brinker, co-owner of The Speckled Trout in Blowing Rock, NC, shares how she, her husband, and two friends opened a restaurant with no experience—just grit, a love for Appalachian food, and a deep belief in community. In this episode, she talks about how risk turned into reward, hospitality as a mission, and why authenticity tastes better than perfection. A story about saying yes before you're ready and building something real. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠The Speckled Trout 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comRegenerative Agriculture with Daniel LawDaniel Law is a regenerative agriculture practitioner implementing innovative farming solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, he shares his insights on the broken food system in America, the principles of regenerative agriculture, and how these practices are transforming communities in one of the world's most challenging environments. A conversation about soil health, food sovereignty, and building sustainable food systems. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Daniel's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com64e5b84e-ceca-4d8d-8090-57bb7a8a5765Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0000Daniel Law is a regenerative agriculture practitioner implementing innovative farming solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, he shares his insights on the broken food system in America, the principles of regenerative agriculture, and how these practices are transforming communities in one of the world's most challenging environments. A conversation about soil health, food sovereignty, and building sustainable food systems.


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]]>Regenerative Agriculture with Daniel Lawfull4120falseDaniel Law is a regenerative agriculture practitioner implementing innovative farming solutions in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this episode, he shares his insights on the broken food system in America, the principles of regenerative agriculture, and how these practices are transforming communities in one of the world's most challenging environments. A conversation about soil health, food sovereignty, and building sustainable food systems. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Daniel's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comFrom Bangkok to Boone with Sherri PengjadSherri Pengjad, founder of Thai Foodie in Boone, NC, shares how her love for Thai cooking became a bridge between cultures. In this episode, she talks about her heritage, the lessons she learned growing up, and the joy she finds in sharing meals with others. A beautiful reminder that food is one of the most powerful ways to tell our stories and build community in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Thai Foodie 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comb5eac3e2-0a03-486c-9792-fa8fb1ec402dFri, 31 Oct 2025 13:10:36 -0000Sherri Pengjad, founder of Thai Foodie in Boone, NC, shares how her love for Thai cooking became a bridge between cultures. In this episode, she talks about her heritage, the lessons she learned growing up, and the joy she finds in sharing meals with others. A beautiful reminder that food is one of the most powerful ways to tell our stories and build community in the High Country.


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]]>From Bangkok to Boone with Sherri Pengjadfull3271falseSherri Pengjad, founder of Thai Foodie in Boone, NC, shares how her love for Thai cooking became a bridge between cultures. In this episode, she talks about her heritage, the lessons she learned growing up, and the joy she finds in sharing meals with others. A beautiful reminder that food is one of the most powerful ways to tell our stories and build community in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Thai Foodie 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Center 45 with Aaron ParlierAaron Parlier, co-founder of Center 45 Climbing & Fitness, shares his story of grit, curiosity, and community. From growing up on a gravel road in a holler to becoming a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne to building a climbing gym in Boone, NC—his journey is one of passion and perseverance. We talk about risk, purpose, and the High Country climbing scene. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Center 45 🔗 Aaron's Instagram 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.coma2ae1327-a889-457c-8127-0c324a2c2c95Sat, 18 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000Aaron Parlier, co-founder of Center 45 Climbing & Fitness, shares his story of grit, curiosity, and community. From growing up on a gravel road in a holler to becoming a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne to building a climbing gym in Boone, NC—his journey is one of passion and perseverance. We talk about risk, purpose, and the High Country climbing scene.


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]]>The Story of Center 45 with Aaron Parlierfull4643falseAaron Parlier, co-founder of Center 45 Climbing & Fitness, shares his story of grit, curiosity, and community. From growing up on a gravel road in a holler to becoming a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne to building a climbing gym in Boone, NC—his journey is one of passion and perseverance. We talk about risk, purpose, and the High Country climbing scene. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Center 45 🔗 Aaron's Instagram 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comFrom South Africa to Boone with Jaco GerbrandsJaco Gerbrands, realtor with Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate in Boone, NC, shares his wild story of moving from South Africa to the High Country. We talk about adaptation, perseverance, and how his commitment to hard work and genuine human connection has shaped his life and career. A conversation about building deep relationships and embracing new communities, no matter where life takes you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Jaco Gerbrands 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com1b48c9a4-ca3b-44d1-ae42-c909be45d29cFri, 03 Oct 2025 21:34:42 -0000Jaco Gerbrands, realtor with Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate in Boone, NC, shares his wild story of moving from South Africa to the High Country. We talk about adaptation, perseverance, and how his commitment to hard work and genuine human connection has shaped his life and career. A conversation about building deep relationships and embracing new communities, no matter where life takes you.


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]]>From South Africa to Boone with Jaco Gerbrandsfull3698falseJaco Gerbrands, realtor with Howard Hanna Allen Tate Real Estate in Boone, NC, shares his wild story of moving from South Africa to the High Country. We talk about adaptation, perseverance, and how his commitment to hard work and genuine human connection has shaped his life and career. A conversation about building deep relationships and embracing new communities, no matter where life takes you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Jaco Gerbrands 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Art of Software Development with Declan NishiyamaDeclan Nishiyama, founder of Mountain Dev, is a software developer based in Boone, NC. In this episode, we explore the world of software development, artificial intelligence, and how tech is shaping the future—even in a small mountain town. Whether you're a coder, curious about AI, or just wondering what developers actually do, this one's for you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Mountain Dev 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com263a8de1-75ae-421f-ab66-91069de88f38Sat, 27 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000Declan Nishiyama, founder of Mountain Dev, is a software developer based in Boone, NC. In this episode, we explore the world of software development, artificial intelligence, and how tech is shaping the future—even in a small mountain town. Whether you're a coder, curious about AI, or just wondering what developers actually do, this one's for you.


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]]>The Art of Software Development with Declan Nishiyamafull3498falseDeclan Nishiyama, founder of Mountain Dev, is a software developer based in Boone, NC. In this episode, we explore the world of software development, artificial intelligence, and how tech is shaping the future—even in a small mountain town. Whether you're a coder, curious about AI, or just wondering what developers actually do, this one's for you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Mountain Dev 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuilding a Manufacturing Business in Boone with Scott KorbynScott Korbyn, founder of Steakager, shares the story of building a manufacturing business in Boone, NC. We talk about product design, how tariffs are changing the game for American manufacturers, and what it takes to bring something new to market. A great listen for entrepreneurs and makers in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Steakager 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com299a7049-8399-4060-affc-c9536d18459eFri, 05 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000Scott Korbyn, founder of Steakager, shares the story of building a manufacturing business in Boone, NC. We talk about product design, how tariffs are changing the game for American manufacturers, and what it takes to bring something new to market. A great listen for entrepreneurs and makers in the High Country.


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]]>Building a Manufacturing Business in Boone with Scott Korbynfull2636falseScott Korbyn, founder of Steakager, shares the story of building a manufacturing business in Boone, NC. We talk about product design, how tariffs are changing the game for American manufacturers, and what it takes to bring something new to market. A great listen for entrepreneurs and makers in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Steakager 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comRunning 1900 Miles in 36 days with John KellyUltrarunner John Kelly joins us to talk about his recent Appalachian Trail speed record attempt and why he had to stop just short of the finish. He shares his thoughts on embracing discomfort, setting big goals, and pushing beyond your limits. Whether you're a runner or just looking for motivation, this is an honest conversation about setbacks, resilience, and staying driven. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠John's Instagram 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com13f20518-a0db-4776-b4e7-bca0f78eeed5Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:10:04 -0000Ultrarunner John Kelly joins us to talk about his recent Appalachian Trail speed record attempt and why he had to stop just short of the finish. He shares his thoughts on embracing discomfort, setting big goals, and pushing beyond your limits. Whether you're a runner or just looking for motivation, this is an honest conversation about setbacks, resilience, and staying driven.


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]]>Running 1900 Miles in 36 days with John Kellyfull4610falseUltrarunner John Kelly joins us to talk about his recent Appalachian Trail speed record attempt and why he had to stop just short of the finish. He shares his thoughts on embracing discomfort, setting big goals, and pushing beyond your limits. Whether you're a runner or just looking for motivation, this is an honest conversation about setbacks, resilience, and staying driven. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠John's Instagram 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Venture Chocolate with Meredith DavisMeredith Davis is a designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares how a campus coffee shop job led to building two beloved local businesses, starting with almost no budget. We talk about risk, faith, creative purpose, and get a sneak peek at the new bookstore opening this fall. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Venture 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comc6a55cf2-ba5c-43d6-9a08-98eed67425c0Fri, 08 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000Meredith Davis is a designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares how a campus coffee shop job led to building two beloved local businesses, starting with almost no budget. We talk about risk, faith, creative purpose, and get a sneak peek at the new bookstore opening this fall.


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]]>The Story of Venture Chocolate with Meredith Davisfull3314falseMeredith Davis is a designer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares how a campus coffee shop job led to building two beloved local businesses, starting with almost no budget. We talk about risk, faith, creative purpose, and get a sneak peek at the new bookstore opening this fall. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Venture 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comShaping the Next Generation with Corrie FreemanCorrie Freeman has been a 4th grade teacher at Hardin Park Elementary for 26 years. In this episode, she shares the ins and outs of elementary education, her deep love for her students, and how she's shaped futures one classroom at a time. A heartfelt conversation about community, purpose, and what it means to show up for kids in Boone, NC. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Hardin Park Elementary 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com39053e60-cc5d-423e-9a77-9510301ffa9dFri, 25 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000Corrie Freeman has been a 4th grade teacher at Hardin Park Elementary for 26 years. In this episode, she shares the ins and outs of elementary education, her deep love for her students, and how she's shaped futures one classroom at a time. A heartfelt conversation about community, purpose, and what it means to show up for kids in Boone, NC.


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]]>Shaping the Next Generation with Corrie Freemanfull3986falseCorrie Freeman has been a 4th grade teacher at Hardin Park Elementary for 26 years. In this episode, she shares the ins and outs of elementary education, her deep love for her students, and how she's shaped futures one classroom at a time. A heartfelt conversation about community, purpose, and what it means to show up for kids in Boone, NC. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Hardin Park Elementary 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Magic Cycles with Mike BooneMike Boone, founder of Magic Cycles, shares the wild story behind building Boone's go-to bike shop. From a life-changing DUI to rediscovering long-lost trails, he opens up about resilience, adapting a business in a changing world, and his love for cycling in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Magic Cycles 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comb8c17e7f-ed21-4012-92bd-81158f94458bFri, 11 Jul 2025 10:01:00 -0000Mike Boone, founder of Magic Cycles, shares the wild story behind building Boone's go-to bike shop. From a life-changing DUI to rediscovering long-lost trails, he opens up about resilience, adapting a business in a changing world, and his love for cycling in the High Country.


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]]>The Story of Magic Cycles with Mike Boonefull3667falseMike Boone, founder of Magic Cycles, shares the wild story behind building Boone's go-to bike shop. From a life-changing DUI to rediscovering long-lost trails, he opens up about resilience, adapting a business in a changing world, and his love for cycling in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Magic Cycles 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comArt, Travel, and Off-Grid Living with Rachael Van DykeRachael Van Dyke is a full-time artist based in the Blue Ridge Mountains whose abstract landscape and figurative works are shaped by her off-grid lifestyle and travels abroad. In this episode, she shares her creative process, experiences at artist residencies around the world, and the life lessons she's learned along the way. A must-listen for artists and dreamers in the High Country and beyond. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Rachael's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com407c1381-61a4-41e1-89dc-7730b2e68cd7Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:10:10 -0000Rachael Van Dyke is a full-time artist based in the Blue Ridge Mountains whose abstract landscape and figurative works are shaped by her off-grid lifestyle and travels abroad. In this episode, she shares her creative process, experiences at artist residencies around the world, and the life lessons she's learned along the way. A must-listen for artists and dreamers in the High Country and beyond.


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]]>Art, Travel, and Off-Grid Living with Rachael Van Dykefull4179falseRachael Van Dyke is a full-time artist based in the Blue Ridge Mountains whose abstract landscape and figurative works are shaped by her off-grid lifestyle and travels abroad. In this episode, she shares her creative process, experiences at artist residencies around the world, and the life lessons she's learned along the way. A must-listen for artists and dreamers in the High Country and beyond. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Rachael's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comRunning 100 Miles, Fatherhood, and Faith with Joe KeysJoe Keys, owner of Our Daily Builders, shares his story of ultra-running, fatherhood, and faith. We talk about what it takes to run 100 miles, raising a daughter, and how his beliefs shape his life and work in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Our Daily Builders 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com97834038-e35f-41f8-b0f4-da9e87a63f54Fri, 13 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000Joe Keys, owner of Our Daily Builders, shares his story of ultra-running, fatherhood, and faith. We talk about what it takes to run 100 miles, raising a daughter, and how his beliefs shape his life and work in the High Country.


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]]>Running 100 Miles, Fatherhood, and Faith with Joe Keysfull4636falseJoe Keys, owner of Our Daily Builders, shares his story of ultra-running, fatherhood, and faith. We talk about what it takes to run 100 miles, raising a daughter, and how his beliefs shape his life and work in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Our Daily Builders 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of FARM Cafe with Shane HillmanShane Hillman is the force behind F.A.R.M. Cafe, one of Boone's most beloved restaurants. In this episode, he shares his journey in the food industry, how he ended up in the High Country, and why he's passionate about serving the community through food. A must-listen for anyone who loves local dining in Boone, NC. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠FARM Cafe 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comf4707f02-3568-4ef1-b1fa-510553703005Fri, 30 May 2025 21:02:22 -0000Shane Hillman is the force behind F.A.R.M. Cafe, one of Boone's most beloved restaurants. In this episode, he shares his journey in the food industry, how he ended up in the High Country, and why he's passionate about serving the community through food. A must-listen for anyone who loves local dining in Boone, NC.


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]]>The Story of FARM Cafe with Shane Hillmanfull4194falseShane Hillman is the force behind F.A.R.M. Cafe, one of Boone's most beloved restaurants. In this episode, he shares his journey in the food industry, how he ended up in the High Country, and why he's passionate about serving the community through food. A must-listen for anyone who loves local dining in Boone, NC. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠FARM Cafe 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comStories from Boone Police Department with Kat EllerKat Eller is the Community Liaison for Boone Police Department and a former detective. In this episode, she shares stories from her years in law enforcement, what it takes to be a police officer, and how she created her own role within the department. A behind-the-scenes look at Boone PD and the people who serve our community. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com1dbd2235-c0da-49db-8f3a-7280d5f73bc0Fri, 16 May 2025 14:32:49 -0000Kat Eller is the Community Liaison for Boone Police Department and a former detective. In this episode, she shares stories from her years in law enforcement, what it takes to be a police officer, and how she created her own role within the department. A behind-the-scenes look at Boone PD and the people who serve our community.


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]]>Stories from Boone Police Department with Kat Ellerfull4571falseKat Eller is the Community Liaison for Boone Police Department and a former detective. In this episode, she shares stories from her years in law enforcement, what it takes to be a police officer, and how she created her own role within the department. A behind-the-scenes look at Boone PD and the people who serve our community. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Art of Teaching with Cacey WellsCacey Wells, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Appalachian State University. In this episode, he shares his story and explores why so many people struggle with math, how to teach creatively, and working through personal tragedy. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or someone recovering from math trauma, this conversation is for you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com513f9987-d1c7-4f0d-8ee3-120e31a00271Fri, 02 May 2025 16:43:07 -0000Cacey Wells, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Appalachian State University. In this episode, he shares his story and explores why so many people struggle with math, how to teach creatively, and working through personal tragedy. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or someone recovering from math trauma, this conversation is for you.


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]]>The Art of Teaching with Cacey Wellsfull2036falseCacey Wells, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at Appalachian State University. In this episode, he shares his story and explores why so many people struggle with math, how to teach creatively, and working through personal tragedy. Whether you're a teacher, a parent, or someone recovering from math trauma, this conversation is for you. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Future of Arts in the High Country with Amber BatemanAmber Bateman is the Executive Director of Watauga Arts Council, founder of Quiet Givers, and an accomplished artist based in the High Country of North Carolina. In this episode, she shares her story, the current needs of the local artist community, and an exciting vision for Cheap Joe's warehouse as a future center for the arts in Boone. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Watauga Arts Council 🔗 Quiet Givers 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com45584834-ce6b-4189-864f-78fb4b9b8f36Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:03:00 -0000Amber Bateman is the Executive Director of Watauga Arts Council, founder of Quiet Givers, and an accomplished artist based in the High Country of North Carolina. In this episode, she shares her story, the current needs of the local artist community, and an exciting vision for Cheap Joe's warehouse as a future center for the arts in Boone.


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]]>The Future of Arts in the High Country with Amber Batemanfull4971falseAmber Bateman is the Executive Director of Watauga Arts Council, founder of Quiet Givers, and an accomplished artist based in the High Country of North Carolina. In this episode, she shares her story, the current needs of the local artist community, and an exciting vision for Cheap Joe's warehouse as a future center for the arts in Boone. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Watauga Arts Council 🔗 Quiet Givers 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comW-2 Employee to Business Owner with Seth KingdonSeth Kingdon, founder of Kingdon Marketing, shares his journey from W-2 employee to business owner in Boone, NC. We talk about taking the leap, building systems that work, and balancing entrepreneurship with family life. A must-listen for anyone thinking about starting their own business in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Kingdon Marketing 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.combb90eff9-19af-457d-8bae-874018e5c5eeSat, 05 Apr 2025 03:42:56 -0000Seth Kingdon, founder of Kingdon Marketing, shares his journey from W-2 employee to business owner in Boone, NC. We talk about taking the leap, building systems that work, and balancing entrepreneurship with family life. A must-listen for anyone thinking about starting their own business in the High Country.


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]]>W-2 Employee to Business Owner with Seth Kingdonfull3829falseSeth Kingdon, founder of Kingdon Marketing, shares his journey from W-2 employee to business owner in Boone, NC. We talk about taking the leap, building systems that work, and balancing entrepreneurship with family life. A must-listen for anyone thinking about starting their own business in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Kingdon Marketing 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Art of Climbing with Elijah KiserElijah Kiser, a talented rock climber based in Boone, NC, explores how climbing intersects with art and creativity. He shares his story, what makes the High Country a destination for climbers, and why people dedicate their lives to the sport. Whether you're a seasoned climber or have never touched a rock wall, this conversation is both inspiring and informative. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Elijah Kiser 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com722625c1-ab83-4a89-b9a5-98041ea1422eSat, 22 Mar 2025 19:01:40 -0000Elijah Kiser, a talented rock climber based in Boone, NC, explores how climbing intersects with art and creativity. He shares his story, what makes the High Country a destination for climbers, and why people dedicate their lives to the sport. Whether you're a seasoned climber or have never touched a rock wall, this conversation is both inspiring and informative.


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]]>The Art of Climbing with Elijah Kiserfull4566falseElijah Kiser, a talented rock climber based in Boone, NC, explores how climbing intersects with art and creativity. He shares his story, what makes the High Country a destination for climbers, and why people dedicate their lives to the sport. Whether you're a seasoned climber or have never touched a rock wall, this conversation is both inspiring and informative. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Elijah Kiser 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comFilmmaking, Design, and Fatherhood with Matt RathOur first video episode! Documentary filmmaker and designer Matt Rath joins us to talk about his creative journey, life as a father, and the lessons he's learned along the way. This one is packed with good stories, laughs, and real talk about balancing work and family in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Matt's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com166313b6-d781-41f1-afb4-b2dc530eceeaSat, 15 Mar 2025 23:32:04 -0000Our first video episode! Documentary filmmaker and designer Matt Rath joins us to talk about his creative journey, life as a father, and the lessons he's learned along the way. This one is packed with good stories, laughs, and real talk about balancing work and family in the High Country.


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]]>Filmmaking, Design, and Fatherhood with Matt Rathfull4631falseOur first video episode! Documentary filmmaker and designer Matt Rath joins us to talk about his creative journey, life as a father, and the lessons he's learned along the way. This one is packed with good stories, laughs, and real talk about balancing work and family in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Matt's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comCommercial Real Estate & Community in Boone with James MilnerJames Milner of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate shares his career journey and the nuances of doing business in a small mountain town. We talk about why relationships matter, how community connection drives success in Boone, NC, and what it takes to build something meaningful in the High Country. Also, Paul raps the intro—so there's that. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Appalachian Commercial Real Estate 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com8ff60e0b-5abd-4b7f-b25c-15ed948831c7Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:25:05 -0000James Milner of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate shares his career journey and the nuances of doing business in a small mountain town. We talk about why relationships matter, how community connection drives success in Boone, NC, and what it takes to build something meaningful in the High Country. Also, Paul raps the intro—so there's that.


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]]>Commercial Real Estate & Community in Boone with James Milnerfull3633falseJames Milner of Appalachian Commercial Real Estate shares his career journey and the nuances of doing business in a small mountain town. We talk about why relationships matter, how community connection drives success in Boone, NC, and what it takes to build something meaningful in the High Country. Also, Paul raps the intro—so there's that. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Appalachian Commercial Real Estate 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comDance, Confidence, & Courage with Britty DanielsBritty Daniels is the founder of Boone Dance Trove, a studio for young girls in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares her passion for teaching dance and building confidence, courage, and self-worth in her students. An encouraging conversation for anyone who has ever struggled with self-confidence. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Boone Dance Trove⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.com1f77b68b-6ef2-437f-9c5d-78def4642ba4Sun, 09 Feb 2025 19:16:34 -0000Britty Daniels is the founder of Boone Dance Trove, a studio for young girls in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares her passion for teaching dance and building confidence, courage, and self-worth in her students. An encouraging conversation for anyone who has ever struggled with self-confidence.


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]]>Dance, Confidence, & Courage with Britty Danielsfull3602falseBritty Daniels is the founder of Boone Dance Trove, a studio for young girls in Boone, NC. In this episode, she shares her passion for teaching dance and building confidence, courage, and self-worth in her students. An encouraging conversation for anyone who has ever struggled with self-confidence. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Boone Dance Trove⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Theology of Creativity with Michael TalleyPastor and thinker Michael Talley explores the deep connection between creativity, spirituality, and God. In this thought-provoking conversation, we dig into theology, church history, human nature, and hope for the future. A must-listen for creatives and believers in the High Country and beyond. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Michael's Church 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-16472388Mon, 20 Jan 2025 23:00:00 -0000Pastor and thinker Michael Talley explores the deep connection between creativity, spirituality, and God. In this thought-provoking conversation, we dig into theology, church history, human nature, and hope for the future. A must-listen for creatives and believers in the High Country and beyond.


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]]>The Theology of Creativity with Michael Talleyfull4325falsePastor and thinker Michael Talley explores the deep connection between creativity, spirituality, and God. In this thought-provoking conversation, we dig into theology, church history, human nature, and hope for the future. A must-listen for creatives and believers in the High Country and beyond. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Michael's Church 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comFrom Skate Videos to Documentaries with Isaiah RendonFilmmaker Isaiah Rendon shares his journey from making skateboard videos with friends to traveling the world behind a camera. In this episode, we get into lighting, production techniques, and what it's like to make films in Boone, NC. A must-listen for aspiring filmmakers and creatives in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Isaiah's Work⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-16352114Sun, 29 Dec 2024 20:00:00 -0000Filmmaker Isaiah Rendon shares his journey from making skateboard videos with friends to traveling the world behind a camera. In this episode, we get into lighting, production techniques, and what it's like to make films in Boone, NC. A must-listen for aspiring filmmakers and creatives in the High Country.


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]]>From Skate Videos to Documentaries with Isaiah Rendonfull5261falseFilmmaker Isaiah Rendon shares his journey from making skateboard videos with friends to traveling the world behind a camera. In this episode, we get into lighting, production techniques, and what it's like to make films in Boone, NC. A must-listen for aspiring filmmakers and creatives in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Isaiah's Work⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuilding a Video Business from Scratch with Evan FranceEvan France, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios, shares his journey from getting his first paid video gig at 14 to becoming a commercial photographer and filmmaker in Boone, NC. He talks about building community, finding his passion, and helping local businesses thrive through visual storytelling. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Evan's Work⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-16281674Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:00:00 -0000Evan France, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios, shares his journey from getting his first paid video gig at 14 to becoming a commercial photographer and filmmaker in Boone, NC. He talks about building community, finding his passion, and helping local businesses thrive through visual storytelling.


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]]>Building a Video Business from Scratch with Evan Francefull3556falseEvan France, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios, shares his journey from getting his first paid video gig at 14 to becoming a commercial photographer and filmmaker in Boone, NC. He talks about building community, finding his passion, and helping local businesses thrive through visual storytelling. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Evan's Work⁠ 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBusiness Sustainability & 10-Year Goal Setting with Whitney BrownWhitney Brown is a local legend in Boone, NC, helping businesses integrate sustainable practices. In this episode, she shares her journey—from humanitarian work in Haiti to consulting with High Country businesses—and how to set a meaningful 10-year vision for your life and work. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Whitney's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-16199726Sun, 01 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0000Whitney Brown is a local legend in Boone, NC, helping businesses integrate sustainable practices. In this episode, she shares her journey—from humanitarian work in Haiti to consulting with High Country businesses—and how to set a meaningful 10-year vision for your life and work.


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]]>Business Sustainability & 10-Year Goal Setting with Whitney Brownfull3797falseWhitney Brown is a local legend in Boone, NC, helping businesses integrate sustainable practices. In this episode, she shares her journey—from humanitarian work in Haiti to consulting with High Country businesses—and how to set a meaningful 10-year vision for your life and work. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Whitney's Work 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comThe Story of Local Lion & Building Businesses with Josiah DavisJosiah Davis is the founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate & Wine—two of the most iconic businesses in Boone, NC. In this episode, he shares the wild stories behind building both brands, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and what it takes to create something people love in a small mountain town. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Local Lion 🔗 Venture 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-16118042Sat, 16 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0000Josiah Davis is the founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate & Wine—two of the most iconic businesses in Boone, NC. In this episode, he shares the wild stories behind building both brands, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and what it takes to create something people love in a small mountain town.


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]]>The Story of Local Lion & Building Businesses with Josiah Davisfull3734falseJosiah Davis is the founder of Local Lion and Venture Chocolate & Wine—two of the most iconic businesses in Boone, NC. In this episode, he shares the wild stories behind building both brands, lessons learned as an entrepreneur, and what it takes to create something people love in a small mountain town. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠⁠Local Lion 🔗 Venture 🌐 ⁠⁠Real Boone Studios⁠⁠ 📸 ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ 💬 ⁠⁠evan@realboone.comSocial Media Marketing for Local Businesses with Juliet RathJuliet Rath creates social media tourism videos that showcase the High Country of North Carolina. In this episode, she shares her marketing expertise, her passion for telling untold stories, and how she helps local businesses grow through video content. A must-listen for anyone looking to level up their social media game in Boone and beyond. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Juliet's Work 🌐 ⁠Real Boone Studios⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram ⁠ 💬 ⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-16032977Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:00:00 -0000Juliet Rath creates social media tourism videos that showcase the High Country of North Carolina. In this episode, she shares her marketing expertise, her passion for telling untold stories, and how she helps local businesses grow through video content. A must-listen for anyone looking to level up their social media game in Boone and beyond.


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]]>Social Media Marketing for Local Businesses with Juliet Rathfull3613falseJuliet Rath creates social media tourism videos that showcase the High Country of North Carolina. In this episode, she shares her marketing expertise, her passion for telling untold stories, and how she helps local businesses grow through video content. A must-listen for anyone looking to level up their social media game in Boone and beyond. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Juliet's Work 🌐 ⁠Real Boone Studios⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram ⁠ 💬 ⁠evan@realboone.comFreelance Life & Building a Studio with Paul SherarIn Part 2, Paul Sherar shares his journey from full-time employment to freelance creative work in Boone, NC. He talks about building a business, renovating the Real Boone Studios space, and the faith and vision behind it all. A conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, and chasing your dreams in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Paul's Work⁠ 🌐 ⁠Real Boone Studios⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram ⁠ 💬 ⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-15950472Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:00:00 -0000In Part 2, Paul Sherar shares his journey from full-time employment to freelance creative work in Boone, NC. He talks about building a business, renovating the Real Boone Studios space, and the faith and vision behind it all. A conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, and chasing your dreams in the High Country.


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]]>Freelance Life & Building a Studio with Paul Sherarfull2908falseIn Part 2, Paul Sherar shares his journey from full-time employment to freelance creative work in Boone, NC. He talks about building a business, renovating the Real Boone Studios space, and the faith and vision behind it all. A conversation about entrepreneurship, risk, and chasing your dreams in the High Country. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 ⁠Paul's Work⁠ 🌐 ⁠Real Boone Studios⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram ⁠ 💬 ⁠evan@realboone.comHurricane Helene in Boone: Stories, Photos & UpdatesHurricane Helene devastated the High Country of North Carolina in late September 2024. In this special episode, Paul and Evan share firsthand stories from Boone during the storm, what it was like on the ground, and how they documented the aftermath through photos and video. A raw look at our community's resilience. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠Real Boone Studios⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram ⁠ 💬 ⁠evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-15912103Sat, 12 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0000Hurricane Helene devastated the High Country of North Carolina in late September 2024. In this special episode, Paul and Evan share firsthand stories from Boone during the storm, what it was like on the ground, and how they documented the aftermath through photos and video. A raw look at our community's resilience.


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]]>Hurricane Helene in Boone: Stories, Photos & Updatesfull1067falseHurricane Helene devastated the High Country of North Carolina in late September 2024. In this special episode, Paul and Evan share firsthand stories from Boone during the storm, what it was like on the ground, and how they documented the aftermath through photos and video. A raw look at our community's resilience. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🌐 ⁠Real Boone Studios⁠ 📸 ⁠Instagram ⁠ 💬 ⁠evan@realboone.comTravel the World as a Photographer with Paul SherarMeet Paul Sherar, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios. A former humanitarian photographer for Samaritan's Purse, Paul has traveled to over 80 countries documenting some of the most remote communities in the world. In Part 1 of this conversation, he shares his stories, photography expertise, and advice for aspiring travel photographers. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Paul's Work 🌐 Real Boone Studios 📸 Instagram 💬 evan@realboone.comBuzzsprout-15753532Sun, 15 Sep 2024 02:00:00 -0000Meet Paul Sherar, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios. A former humanitarian photographer for Samaritan's Purse, Paul has traveled to over 80 countries documenting some of the most remote communities in the world. In Part 1 of this conversation, he shares his stories, photography expertise, and advice for aspiring travel photographers.


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]]>Travel the World as a Photographer with Paul Sherarfull1944falseMeet Paul Sherar, co-host of The Real Boone Podcast and co-founder of Real Boone Studios. A former humanitarian photographer for Samaritan's Purse, Paul has traveled to over 80 countries documenting some of the most remote communities in the world. In Part 1 of this conversation, he shares his stories, photography expertise, and advice for aspiring travel photographers. Support local stories from the High Country—follow and share! 🔗 Paul's Work 🌐 Real Boone Studios 📸 Instagram 💬 evan@realboone.comWelcome to The Real Boone PodcastWelcome to The Real Boone Podcast! In this first episode, we introduce ourselves and share our mission: highlighting the stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives in Boone and the High Country of North Carolina. Learn what to expect from future episodes and why we're passionate about our local community. https://www.realboone.comBuzzsprout-15708025Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:00:00 -0000Welcome to The Real Boone Podcast! In this first episode, we introduce ourselves and share our mission: highlighting the stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives in Boone and the High Country of North Carolina. Learn what to expect from future episodes and why we're passionate about our local community.


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]]>Welcome to The Real Boone Podcastfull1080falseWelcome to The Real Boone Podcast! In this first episode, we introduce ourselves and share our mission: highlighting the stories of entrepreneurs, business owners, and creatives in Boone and the High Country of North Carolina. Learn what to expect from future episodes and why we're passionate about our local community. https://www.realboone.com