North Georgia Life Podcast
This podcast is created for the sole purpose of helping connect people in the North Georgia region with lifestyle components (ie restaurants, activities, and organizations) -- and the people and stories behind them -- to hopefully make life a little better. We want to unearth some hidden gems in our area to our audience, give you ideas on family fun days, and venues to reconnect with the people you love to spend your life with! If you'd like to be more involved in what we're doing, or have ideas for featured podcasts/episodes, please email is at northgeorgialifepodcast@gmail.com
Episodes
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...
If you're looking to make your day better, Dahlonega Healing Herds is the 'easy-button' in North Georgia. As one of the newer non-profits, this organization is already helping heal both donkeys and people in ways that will continue to blossom over the coming years. And our TikTok handle is @there_is_good_realtors :)
Ever wanted to know where honey producers get started? This is your behind the curtains look at how a former pastor and his wife became one of the faces of local honey in North Georgia. Such a great story about the power of one relationship and one conversation helping shape life for the better!!
This is a recorded session of me answering questions from current college students at the University of North Georgia surrounding all-things-real-estate-and-economy . Even if you're not in college, there's something here for everyone... I can pretty much guarantee!
As Fall rolls in, everyone is looking for that North Georgia 'hole-in-the-wall' location to stop in at going to/from the scenic views for authentic, local handcrafted everything. This-be-that! Cowboy Bob's has just about everything for your taste buds to put the exclamation mark on a perfect day in North Georgia!
If joy, purpose, or fulfillment are at all lacking in your day-to-day, or you just want to help spread more around, this is an episode you'll want to tune into! Creative Enterprises is a non-profit that serves multiple different needs and areas of the adult disabilities and special needs community. With decades of history serving families in our North Georgia community, Creative is one of those organizations specializing in ...
With multiple locations in the North Georgia area, NoFo is a small business that's making big waves... and doing it in and through what has been a extremely challenging time for a lot of small businesses. Not only is NoFo making headlines in their creations behind the bar, they have built their business and brand focused on excellence in something else that's worth taking notes on... 'community'. This episode ...
Our family has made Wildwood Outfitters an annual tradition for the last 6-7yrs... and if you go, you probably will too! A chance to slow down, make some great memories, reconnect with whoever you're with, & enjoy the beauty that is 'North GA' from one of our famous waterways... The Chattahoochee River! We're always glad we went and we're always excited to go back!
Whether or not you know anyone that's part of the special needs community is irrelevant; everyone should listen to this episode. This (the special-needs community) is one of the fastest growing and most under-resourced group of people in our country and THIS is a great way to have a life worth living, a business worth owning, & change lives all around you in the process.
This is one of the longest episode we&ap...
If your soul feels like it's in need of a little fresh air & refreshment from the beauty that is North GA, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better group of people to build friendships alongside, all while making life better for all who call this place 'home' -- both above and below water.
Take a look into a non-profit that goes beyond the banks of the trout stream in serving our community & ha...
Seems like we hear the phrase "the way things used to be" a lot these days, as so many facets of life are not. This scenic fundraiser (for a variety of activity levels and interests) will give you a taste of the true beauty that is 'North Georgia', both in the scenery and the community that puts it together. When a community comes together for the next generation, it's special. When the surroundings are...
What's easy to get to, easy on the knees/joints, and fun for literally all ages? Fort Yargo State Park! Come on a quick tour of one of the most convenient State Parks to get to.
Looking to unwind, relax, and enjoy not just a great glass of wine, but a gorgeous setting... enter Cloudland Vineyard & Winery! Today we delve into the background and story that brought about one of the fastest growing secrets in our North Georgia area... you won't be disappointed at the wine, the story, or the business/life take-aways for anyone looking to start a business or chase a dream!
Interested in changing the way your brain functions without Tony Robbins or a pill? Then this episode is for you. This is a unique, non-invasive solution to a host of issues that are affecting our 21st century world and there's a North GA solution. Enjoy!
In this episode we dive into how Care Portal is changing lives, and saving families in our local communities.
Interested, curious, or just wondering about where the overall economy and/or real estate market is at in our nation and specifically, in North Georgia? Here's a quick conversation of where we're at, how we got to where we're at, and what we can anticipate for the balance of 2022.
Looking for a great location to explore the outdoors, golf with incredible scenery, book a long weekend getaway, or support North Georgia non-profits while having an amazing time yourself? This is the ticket you never knew you needed, but once you have been, you'll be back!!!
Join me as I dive into an amazing story on doing business with family and the love of outdoor adventures. Blue Ridge Adventure Park is the place to be this summer, enjoy listening to this on your way there and you'll know exactly what to expect!
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