#71 | From California to France to Boone, NC: The Journey of a Chocolatier - Suzanne Clouzeau
When we met Suzanne at Grandfather Vineyard in Boone, NC, we were able to see her passion and love for being a chocolatier. Little did we know all the fun experiences that led her to finding that pass...
29 Jan 20251h 5min
#70 | From Stock Broker to Film Chef to Marketing Ninja: One Entrepreneur's Unconventional Path - Calvin Rouse
Calvin had three professional goals in life; to be a stock broker, to be a chef, and to work in marketing. He was very goal-oriented early on. That, combined with his work ethic and charming personali...
22 Jan 20251h 7min
#69 | A Guardian, Warrior, and Champion of Love and Resilience - Vanessa Hendriks Cook
To know Vanessa is to love her. You can't be around her too long without seeing her beautiful smile, finding a listening ear, and receiving words of wisdom and encouragement. Vanessa has had her share...
14 Jan 20251h 25min
#68 | Love and Sacrifice: A Military Family’s Journey Through Service and Struggles - Michael and Jenna Barry
Their story is one for the books. Their journey borders on the unbelievable. The path that led them to meet and the unexpectedly long journey and persistence that allowed them to finally become a marr...
22 Apr 20242h 23min
#67 | From Comrades to Soulmates: The Journey of a U.S. Army Couple - David and Trisha Kirkland
365 days, a broken generator, a pot roast, and a red velvet cake—how could these things possibly be related? We are glad you asked. David and Trisha Kirkland share their growing-up years and what brou...
15 Apr 20241h 25min
#66 | From A-10s to F-16s, Flying Globally and Leading Locally: Meet the Air Force Pilot Turned Defense CEO - Dan Bader (USAF Ret.)
Dan Bader is not one to demand attention with stories of antics and experiences, but once you get him talking, you can see he has definitely had many unique experiences. Dan went through the Air Force...
18 Mar 20242h 1min
#65 | From England to America: A College Soccer Player Turned STEM Educator - Bryan Wilkinson
Bryan Wilkinson enjoyed growing up in Northern England. Soccer was his passion and all he wanted to do. After playing professionally for two years, the opportunity arose to attend school in Jacksonvil...
12 Mar 20241h 29min
#64 | From a Coast Guard Family to CrossFit Gym Owners—And So Much More! - Travis & Lydia Shook
This couple has truly grown up together. Travis and Lydia met at a young age and jumped right into wedded bliss; or maybe more like wedded adventures. You'll be laughing uncontrollably as you hear abo...
4 Mar 20241h 22min
