Small Town Secret Sauce

Ep. 40 Lauren Rosenau, Storytelling Through Wedding Photography

#40 Lauren Rosenau is a professional wedding photographer based in Lynchburg, VA, who has been capturing wedding day stories for 16 years. Her style is narrative, organic, effortless, energetic, and full of all the little life moments that make up the big day. Although based in Central Virginia, Lauren's clients are from all over the United States, and some even ask her to travel to exotic locations around the globe. Part of Lauren's success is definitely her skill and style, but a bigger part of it might just be her compassion, charisma, and ability to be a guide. She's also funny as hell and, as you will hear, we had the best time laughing and getting to know each other's stories. Please enjoy this deep dive into Lauren's creative career and the things that matter most in life. Lauren Rosenau Photography Website [https://laurenrosenauphotography.com] Lauren on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/laurenrosenauphotography] Lauren on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/LaurenRosenauPhotography/] --------------- ❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community [https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownSecretSauce] and become an ambassador for possibility. 😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

Ep. 39 Cari and Seth Reed, Remington Ranch Regenerative Farm

#39 Cari and Seth Reed are the wife and husband team behind Remington Ranch, a regenerative farm located 30 minutes outside of Lynchburg in Gladys, Virginia. Regenerative farming is a term that basically means working in harmony with Mother Nature instead of against her. The chickens, pigs, turkeys, and lambs are humanely raised without chemicals or GMOs. These animals also enjoy the grasslands and forests on Reed's gorgeous 45-acre property. The result is clean, healthy, super nutritious food that also creates rich, fertile soil. Talk about a win-win! Now, I've met hard, hard-working, humble people before in my life, but Cari and Seth take the cake. Not only are they running a busy, super successful farm on their own, which includes end-to-end processing of the animals and attending farmers' markets on weekends, but they also have full-time jobs in local law enforcement. It was an honor to sit down with these two and capture their story. There are so many inspiring nuggets on the beauty of hard work, living in concert with nature, and the mental and spiritual benefits of serving your community in a profoundly meaningful way. Enjoy the show! Remington Ranch Website [https://www.remingtonranch.org] Remington Ranch on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/remingtonranch_llc] Remington Ranch on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/RemingtonRanchLLC/] --------------- ❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community [https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownSecretSauce] and become an ambassador for possibility. 😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

Ep. 38 Leidra McQueen, Executive Director of Lynchburg Beacon of Hope

#38 My guest today is Leidra McQueen. Not only does she have one of the coolest names, but she also heads up one of the coolest organizations: Lynchburg Beacon of Hope. This non-profit has been empowering young dreamers and seekers since 2011, preparing them for the big stage, both literally and figuratively. Beacon's mission is to "inspire Lynchburg's youth to pursue post-secondary education or training, invest in their potential, and equip them to become contributing individuals to the betterment of our community." Um... hi... I am so in love with this group and with Leidra. How could you not be? When I attended their annual event, HOPEx, recently, I was lit up! Think TED talks meets Moth Storytelling. For 2 hours, I was spellbound, listening to inspiring stories from adults and young adults alike. Amy and I truly floated out of there and could not stop talking about what a transformational event it was. And when I sat down to record my conversation with Leidra, all I could think of were the words "effortless" and "grace." Because when you are fully invested in a mission like Beacon's, you access stores of energy and power that are well beyond what you can possibly imagine. Please join me for this wonderful conversation and get to know Leidra, a true beacon of light and hope. Lynchburg Beacon of Hope's Website [https://www.beaconofhopelynchburg.org] Lynchburg Beacon of Hope on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lynchburgbeaconofhope] Lynchburg Beacon of Hope on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lynchburgbeaconofhope/] Lynchburg Beacon of Hope on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/lynchburgbeaconofhope/] Lynchburg Beacon of Hope on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0kBVWHC0BLng4TfIurjrcw] --------------- ❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community [https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownSecretSauce] and become an ambassador for possibility. 😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

Ep. 37 Jessica Coleman, Founder of Creekside Therapeutics

#37 Jessica Coleman is the founder of Creekside Therapeutics, a collective of talented, compassionate mental health professionals here in Lynchburg, VA.  Their door is open to everyone, but there's a special place in their heart for the queer and neurodivergent members of the community. I discovered Jessica and her team simply because of a post from a local difference maker, Kathleen Stafford. The fact that there are therapists who proudly serve the underserved seriously piqued my interest.  And when I sat down to chat with Jessica to get to know more of her story, I was hooked. She is another example of a bright, loving, impactful soul who was drawn to Lynchburg and who is making a meaningful difference in the community. There's clearly something in the water here, [https://www.youtube.com/@creeksidetherapeutics] and I am honored to swim alongside someone like Jessica. Please enjoy this wide-ranging and inspiring conversation about mental health, life's mysterious journey, work-life balance, and much more. Creekside Therapeutics' Website [https://creeksidetherapeutics.com/] Creekside Therapeutics on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/creeksidetherapeutics/] Creekside Therapeutics on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/people/Creekside-Therapeutics/100088381444956/#] Creekside Therapeutics on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/creekside-therapeutics/] Creekside Therapeutics on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@creeksidetherapeutics] --------------- ❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community [https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownSecretSauce] and become an ambassador for possibility. 😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

Ep. 36 Barton Quigley, Lifestyle Business Coach & Host of the Small Town Secret Sauce Podcast

#36 On today's show, I am not the host. Instead, I am being interviewed by former guest and all-around amazing human being Ken Arpino, the executive director of Wolfbane Productions here in Lynchburg. Ken is sharp, funny, and came loaded with great questions like... - What was your a-ha moment that inspired this podcast? - What is one spot in Lynchburg where you instantly feel at peace and why? - If you could only eat at one Lynchburg restaurant for the rest of your life, what would it be? - What is a small-town perk you didn't know you needed until you got here? - What ingredients are in the secret sauce? - And so many more... Join Ken and me for a wide-ranging, entertaining conversation that digs into my thoughts on Lynchburg and small-town living, as well as what I am all about with my coaching and this podcast. Enjoy the show! Barton Quigley's Website [https://bartonquigley.com] Barton Quigley on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/bartonquigley/] Barton Quigley on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barton-quigley-64806143/] --------------- ❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community [https://www.patreon.com/SmallTownSecretSauce] and become an ambassador for possibility. 😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!