North Georgia Life Podcast

A middle school crush rekindled.  A chance conversation in a golf cart.  A reigning champ in 'Best of Georgia'.  Beginning with parents who immigrated to the US to give their kids a better life (all 13 of them!!!), this is no exception to the pursuit of the American Dream and all the good that flows from the refusal to quit on your dreams.  

Oh, and your taste buds. -- it's gonna be lights-out!  

But to top it all off....

Here's some of the boxes Holden Oversoul checks in the Demorest, GA restaurant classification: 

Fine dining, check.  

Foodie fare, check.  

Casual yet classy, check.  

Can't find a good comparison, check.  

If you are looking for a farm-to-table restaurant that has something for everyone and a unique spin on making your taste buds dance, look no further than Holden Oversoul, located in the heart of Demorest, GA.  The owner and...

Buy the boots -- they just might change your life!

Breathtaking. Majestic. Unforgettable.  All of this and more when you experience the KC Bison Ranch in Dahlonega, GA.  With 'all the feels' of the scenic North Georgia mountains, KC Bison Ranch is positioned between two of the areas premier wineries.  

But beyond the scenery -- oh what a story do we have on how it came to be!  A pair of boots from a store in Nashville ...

"What if the 'experts' are wrong?"

"What if they're 'in there'?"

"What if they're ALL 'in there'?"

If you're in the North Georgia area and have anyone you know affected or impacted by Autism -- or know people who are actively serving in any capacity to help this part of the population -- this episode may very well change the rest of your life.  Austin Moore is ...

Your day-dream of having your own farm, a healthier life, & eating food that heals vs hurts you may not be as far away as you think!  Hopewell Farms GA is a regenerative farm in North Georgia that is 100% organic, non-GMO, pesticide-free, chemical-free... all the free!  The farm started with a former commercial banker who had a dream of helping heal the land, feed local families high-quality, healthy, nutritient-rich food -- an...

A lot of us wish life had a little more 'with' in life, but that's especially true for one group of people; families caring for someone with special needs and/or a disability.  FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) saw a need, a place & a way to come alongside families in this population -- and the FCA All-Abilities Camp was born.  Regardless of your faith, background, or current place in life, there is somethin...

Every coffee shop has a unique story; Because Coffee in Dawsonville has that and then some!  A group of friends has found a way to not only start a business together, but that business is growing, expanding, and helping change lives both locally and around the planet.  With multiple locations already open and more expansion on the way, the owners and partnership of Because Coffee not only still like each other, they are changing li...

We've been wanting to get this episode launched for months because it may very well be THE episode that radically transforms your health -- and thus, your life.  In this episode, WellBeings founder, Blake Godbee shares what brought him into the wellness space from a life, health, & career perspective, as well as some of the stories of health transformation that are already happening for those in North Georgia simply by &ap...

Looking for the 'easy button' that will build friendships, help preserve the beauty of North Georgia, and give you some fresh air with great stories to tell?  Look no further that Georgia ForestWatch!  A unique non-profit in our North Georgia area that has a mission to preserve & protect the natural beauty that we call 'home', specifically the national forest🌳.   Have a listen and check out their upcoming e...

While Bryan is not related to the champ Evander, he has built a system for helping pretty much anyone, pretty much anywhere, become a champion of their health, fitness, and lifestyle.  Bryan is relatively new to the North Georgia area, but has found a unique niche to helping people in all stages of life close the chapters of frustration and failing and begin writing a better story of life, health, and fitness in a way that actually...

A "hidden gem" doesn't begin to describe this property or the operation that is Project Chimps.  Nestled in the outskirts of Blue Ridge, GA., this wildlife sanctuary is unlike any you'll have experienced before and is one of those experiences you'll be talking about for years to come.  We share a few laughs, a few marking moments, and a few stories from the properties past, present, and future that will mak...

If you wish some version of the sitcom "Cheers" came back to life in the modern era, enter Blue 42 in Dahlonega, GA.  Situated walking distance from the historic Dahlonega Square and University of North Georgia, this is what I have dubbed a "new staple" in the North GA landscape.  Great coffee, locally grown cannabis products sold responsibly to help those who need the healing side of the plant-properties, and a...

If you need a day to slow down, breathe deep over some divine scenery with your adult beverage of choice, you'll be hard-pressed (that's a vintner pun) to find a better place than Living Water Winery & Vineyard in Blairsville, GA.  Then again, if your flavor is turning the dial up a little on the festivities with a glass of wine -- or craft beer -- or a wine-cocktails... this is also the place!  If you don't beli...

Good coffee is one thing.  REALLY good coffee that REALLY helps people -- well, that's in a class of it's own.  Phoenix Roasters started out with a mission to help hurting people, morphed into a world-class coffee company, and has been doing both for years now -- not just here in North Georgia, but around the world as well!  Get inspired to 'make a living' through making it more about a life worth living and a l...