Shining a Light on High Point: Inside High Point Discovered

Shining a Light on High Point: Inside High Point Discovered

Every city has a story — and High Point's is one worth telling. In this episode, Mary Powell and Alison sit down with Hannah Ray Conneran and Amber Williamson of High Point Discovered, a High Point nonprofit dedicated to sharing the people, places, small businesses, and community organizations that make our city special. Through authentic storytelling across digital, print, and social media — all completely free to the community — High Point Discovered is shining a light on the unsung heroes, changemakers, and neighbors who make High Point a place worth calling home. Tune in to hear how one organization is changing the way High Point sees itself, one story at a time. Learn more at highpointdiscovered.org.

Heritage High Point: A 4th Generation Furniture Maker Goes Out on His Own

If anyone knows how furniture is made in High Point, it's Brack Culler. A fourth-generation furniture maker, Brack spent 30+ years learning every aspect of the business before doing something bold — starting his own company. In this episode, Mary Powell and Alison sit down with Brack for an insider's look at Heritage High Point, his brand new upholstered furniture line launched in March 2026. Every piece is made right here in North Carolina, customers can bring their own fabrics, and quick delivery is part of the promise. As a family business, Brack believes in treating everyone with the same care and respect that has defined four generations of Cullers in the furniture industry. At the heart of it all is an unwavering commitment to customer service and quality that Brack considers non-negotiable. This is the story of a man who grew up in the furniture capital of the world, learned from the best, and bet on his hometown all over again.

Bundle of Joy: High Point's Best Baby Starter Kit for New Moms

Every new mother deserves to go home from the hospital feeling supported, equipped, and celebrated. In this episode, Mary Powell and Alison sit down with the team behind Bundle of Joy, a program of the High Point Regional Health Foundation that gives every mother who delivers at High Point Medical Center a diaper bag packed with baby essentials — diapers, wipes, swaddles, a onesie, and more — plus a resource guide to help navigate those first weeks at home. And yes, that diaper bag converts into a bassinet for safe sleep. Whether you need it or not, every new mom gets one. Tune in to hear how this homegrown High Point program is wrapping new families in community from day one.

More Than Clothes: Working Wardrobe's Mission to Empower High Point Women

What you wear affects how you feel — and how you feel affects everything. In this episode Mary Powell and Alison sit down with Marilyn Nowell and Sadie Leder-Elder, co-founders of Working Wardrobe, a High Point, NC nonprofit on a mission to combat clothing insecurity in the Triad. Working Wardrobe does something truly special — each woman receives a personalized questionnaire about her sizes, colors, and style, and the team curates a custom clothing capsule, complete with shoes and accessories, just for her. They also have a seamstress onsite for alterations while they wait. Research shows that access to quality clothing directly impacts a woman's confidence, job performance, and financial independence. Tune in to hear how two High Point women are changing lives, one wardrobe at a time.

Selling Your Home the Right Way: Pricing, Pitfalls, and the Iconic Chest of Drawers in High Point

In this episode, Mary Powell and Alison discuss the seller side of a real estate transaction and some of the common pitfalls homeowners can run into when preparing to sell. We talk about what sellers should do, what to avoid, and why one of the most important decisions is pricing and positioning your property correctly from the very beginning. A strong start can make all the difference in today’s market. We also have some fun discussing one of High Point’s most iconic landmarks—the famous Chest of Drawers— it is a newly listed property. If you’re thinking about selling your home in High Point or the Triad, this episode is full of practical insight to help you start smart.