The EasterPod

41. Do Greater w/ William McNeely

Founder & CEO of Do Greater Charlotte, Speaker, Builder, Survivor, & more William McNeely joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the impactful community work of Do Greater & how their incredible team of staff & volunteers empower the next generation of creators, innovators, & entrepreneurs through Sparkhouse Charlotte, Sparkhouse Coffee, & a variety of amazing programs that offer creative, entrepreneurial, & educational opportunities across multiple interests, their focus on underserved communities & individuals, & William's inspiring personal story that led to its creation. Corey & William also chat about what each of the Sparkhouses offer through technology, community connections, & unique spaces, the grand opening of Sparkhouse Uptown this year, what Do Greater means in name & spirit, & so much more. Follow William McNeely (@wmcneelyjr [https://www.instagram.com/wmcneelyjr/]), Do Greater (@dogreater [https://www.instagram.com/dogreater/]), Sparkhouse Charlotte (@sparkhouseclt [https://www.instagram.com/sparkhouseclt/]), Sparkhouse Coffee (@sparkhousecoffee [https://www.instagram.com/sparkhousecoffee/]). Learn More about Do Greater: dogreater.org [https://dogreater.org/] Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterpod?igsh=MThvbm1sOWRsMWNybg==]) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterdude?igsh=M244MjJsZXpiY3Ro]) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday [https://x.com/CoreyEasterday] on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative [https://www.instagram.com/easterdaycreative?igsh=MWRucTNobjF3dHNzNg==], easterdaycreative.com [https://www.easterdaycreative.com/]). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom [https://www.instagram.com/speakseldommusic?igsh=czhqMXhyc3d0MGty]). Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com [https://www.builtbytoken.com/], @builtbytoken [https://www.instagram.com/builtbytoken/]) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

40. Everything All At Once w/ Carol Tyner

Stand-Up Comedian, Improviser, Host, Producer, & Non-Profit Founder Carol Tyner joins host Corey Easterday to discuss her stand-up comedy approach & artistry, the importance of authenticity in her performance, discovering her creative passions, becoming a professional comedian, what it's like as a woman in comedy, & her creative aspirations (hello future stadium tour!). Corey & Carol also chat about "Group Chat Girlies" & the milestone of taking it on the road in 2026, her work as part of the award-winning "Shameless Improv", creative projects like "The Lynns" & "We Rate Your Run", her nonprofit work through "Mountain Strong", comedy successes & philosophies, the niche & wild reality of "Judgment House", & so much more. Follow Carol Tyner (@itscaroltyner [https://www.instagram.com/itscaroltyner/]). Learn More about Carol Tyner: caroltyner.com [https://www.caroltyner.com/] Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterpod?igsh=MThvbm1sOWRsMWNybg==]) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterdude?igsh=M244MjJsZXpiY3Ro]) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday [https://x.com/CoreyEasterday] on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative [https://www.instagram.com/easterdaycreative?igsh=MWRucTNobjF3dHNzNg==], easterdaycreative.com [https://www.easterdaycreative.com/]). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom [https://www.instagram.com/speakseldommusic?igsh=czhqMXhyc3d0MGty]). Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com [https://www.builtbytoken.com/], @builtbytoken [https://www.instagram.com/builtbytoken/]) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

39. Showcasing Good Humans w/ Andy Weber

Photographer, Storyteller, Creator of GoodHumans, & Freelance Visionary Andy Weber joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his work documenting inspiring people around the city of Charlotte & their passions through his GoodHumans project, a deep dive into his vision for GoodHumans & how it came to life, how he uses photography to tell stories, inspire, & uplift, the positive impact his work has had, creative style, & his approach to the craft. Corey & Andy also chat about growing in community & navigating Charlotte as transplants, parenthood, a mutual love for music & drumming, the very cool projects Andy has gotten to work on, & so much more. Follow Andy Weber (@andyjweber [https://www.instagram.com/andyjweber/?hl=en]). Learn More about Andy Weber: andyjweber.com [https://www.andyjweber.com/] Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterpod?igsh=MThvbm1sOWRsMWNybg==]) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterdude?igsh=M244MjJsZXpiY3Ro]) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday [https://x.com/CoreyEasterday] on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative [https://www.instagram.com/easterdaycreative?igsh=MWRucTNobjF3dHNzNg==], easterdaycreative.com [https://www.easterdaycreative.com/]). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom [https://www.instagram.com/speakseldommusic?igsh=czhqMXhyc3d0MGty]). Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com [https://www.builtbytoken.com/], @builtbytoken [https://www.instagram.com/builtbytoken/]) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

38. An Abundance of Creativity w/ Skylar Schock

Comedian, Actor, Speaker, Writer, & Producer Skylar Schock joins host Corey Easterday to discuss life as a multi, multi-hyphenate including her respective journeys as a stand-up comic, actor, & writer, moving from the West Coast to the Carolinas, creating & producing shows in Charlotte like Group Chat Girlies, Laugh Until You Cry Show, & her creative process & insights. Corey & Skylar also chat about finding the right creative outlet for different ideas, having an abundance mindset with creativity, joke writing, finding your audience, her Tedx talk, the power of community & so much more. Follow Skylar Schock (@sschocking [https://www.instagram.com/sschocking/]). Learn More about Skylar Schock: skylarschock.com [https://www.skylarschock.com/] Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterpod?igsh=MThvbm1sOWRsMWNybg==]) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterdude?igsh=M244MjJsZXpiY3Ro]) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday [https://x.com/CoreyEasterday] on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative [https://www.instagram.com/easterdaycreative?igsh=MWRucTNobjF3dHNzNg==], easterdaycreative.com [https://www.easterdaycreative.com/]). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom [https://www.instagram.com/speakseldommusic?igsh=czhqMXhyc3d0MGty]). Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com [https://www.builtbytoken.com/], @builtbytoken [https://www.instagram.com/builtbytoken/]) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

37. Laughing w/ Craig Collin

Comedian, Keynote Speaker, & Author Craig Collin joins host Corey Easterday to discuss life as a stand-up comic & 6-time cancer survivor, his comedian origin story, the cool projects he's started like being an author & running an open mic, why he became a keynote speaker who focuses on themes like resilience, & how he uses his story to help others find strength they didn't know they had. Corey & Craig also chat about how they got connected in the Charlotte comedy scene, finding the humor in struggle, Craig's ability to balance levity and gravity, why having fun is so important, their comedy & life philosophies, & so much more. Follow Craig Collin (@laughwithcraig [https://www.instagram.com/laughwithcraig/]). Learn More about Craig Collin: laughwithcraig.com [https://laughwithcraig.com] Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterpod?igsh=MThvbm1sOWRsMWNybg==]) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude [https://www.instagram.com/theeasterdude?igsh=M244MjJsZXpiY3Ro]) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday [https://x.com/CoreyEasterday] on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative [https://www.instagram.com/easterdaycreative?igsh=MWRucTNobjF3dHNzNg==], easterdaycreative.com [https://www.easterdaycreative.com/]). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom [https://www.instagram.com/speakseldommusic?igsh=czhqMXhyc3d0MGty]). Production & Design: Token (builtbytoken.com [https://www.builtbytoken.com/], @builtbytoken [https://www.instagram.com/builtbytoken/]) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!