The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together

Asheville Dream Center - Season 3 - Episode 13

This week on The Asheville Rise, we’re honored to feature Michelle Coleman with Asheville Dream Center as part of our Women Who Lead: Building Community Through Business series. Michelle’s work with Asheville Dream Center is rooted in compassion, service, and creating pathways of hope for individuals and families across our community. Through her leadership, she continues to make a meaningful impact by meeting real needs and helping others build stronger, more stable futures. In this conversation, we explore her journey, the mission behind Asheville Dream Center, and the heart behind her commitment to serving others in Western North Carolina. Tune in to hear Michelle’s story and be inspired by the powerful work happening right here in Asheville. The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ashevillechamber.org]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever. Click to learn more about Asheville Dream Center [https://ashevilledreamcenter.org]. Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.trupointbank.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mollyparti.com], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQBTnkNUkxk_oo7oqoAIOAqiZkTelBtu4z7yRFGYlTq19W2lfQ]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Accessible Towns - Season 3 - Episode 12

As part of our Women Who Lead: Building Community Through Business series, we’re excited to feature Katie Reph, founder of Accessible Towns. Katie is helping communities rethink accessibility, inclusion, and connection- proving that thoughtful design and community-centered leadership can create spaces where everyone belongs. In this episode, we talk about entrepreneurship with purpose, building impact-driven businesses, and how accessibility strengthens entire communities. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, advocacy, and creating a more inclusive future for Asheville and beyond. Listen now and join the conversation. The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ashevillechamber.org]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever. Click to learn more about Accessible Towns [https://accessibletowns.com]. Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.trupointbank.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mollyparti.com], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQBTnkNUkxk_oo7oqoAIOAqiZkTelBtu4z7yRFGYlTq19W2lfQ]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

One Health Direct Primary Care - Season 3 - Episode 11

At The Asheville Rise, we’re honored to spotlight women whose leadership is shaping a stronger, healthier, and more connected community. This week, we’re featuring Dr. Elsie Osei, founder and owner of One Health Direct Primary Care. Through her patient-centered approach, Dr. Osei is redefining what accessible, relationship-based healthcare can look like in Western North Carolina. Her work goes beyond medicine — it’s about trust, advocacy, and creating a healthcare experience where people truly feel seen and heard. By building meaningful connections with her patients and community, Dr. Osei exemplifies leadership rooted in service and compassion. Join us in celebrating Dr. Osei and the impact she continues to make through compassionate care and entrepreneurial leadership. The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ashevillechamber.org]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever. Click to learn more about One Health Direct Primary Care. [https://www.onehealthdpc.com] Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.trupointbank.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mollyparti.com], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQBTnkNUkxk_oo7oqoAIOAqiZkTelBtu4z7yRFGYlTq19W2lfQ]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Provisions Mercantile - Season 3 - Episode 10

In this inspiring installment of The Asheville Rise Podcast, we’re joined by Heather Wright, owner of Provisions Mercantile, for a powerful conversation on what it really means to build community through business. Heather shares her journey as an entrepreneur, the heart behind her shop, and how intentional connection can transform a simple storefront into a gathering place that uplifts and supports others. This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about local business, meaningful impact, and women leading with purpose. Tune in now and be inspired to rise, lead, and create community wherever you are. The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ashevillechamber.org]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever. Click to learn more about Provisions Mercantile [https://www.provisionsmercantile.com]. Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.trupointbank.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mollyparti.com], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQBTnkNUkxk_oo7oqoAIOAqiZkTelBtu4z7yRFGYlTq19W2lfQ]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards - SAWS - Season 3 - Episode 9

Our Women Who Lead: Building Business Through Community series continues with an inspiring conversation featuring Kaitlin de Varona, Executive Director of Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. Kaitlin is doing powerful work protecting and preserving the wild places that make our region so special. In this episode, she shares how her leadership at SAWS is helping steward thousands of miles of trails and wilderness areas across the Southern Appalachians, while building strong partnerships with volunteers, communities, and public lands organizations. Tune in to hear Kaitlin talk about the importance of conservation, collaboration, and how caring for our natural spaces helps strengthen the communities that surround them. Don’t miss this meaningful conversation highlighting leadership, stewardship, and the impact of working Stronger Together. The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.ashevillechamber.org]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever. Click to learn more about Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards. [https://www.wildernessstewards.org] Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.trupointbank.com] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mollyparti.com], and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.carolinafurnitureconcepts.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopQBTnkNUkxk_oo7oqoAIOAqiZkTelBtu4z7yRFGYlTq19W2lfQ]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.