The Helene Series | Episode 51 - Solo

The Helene Series | Episode 51 - Solo

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. This episode brings the Helene series to a close. I want to sincerely thank everyone who listened, shared, and supported these stories, and especially the guests who trusted me with their experiences. You are the reason this series exists. I will be taking a short break before launching the next series, so stay tuned for what comes next. https://www.growthbyinsight.com/

The Helene Series | Episode 50 - Jenifer Evans and Jill Queen, Hendersonville NC

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Jenifer and Jill have been fighting for months to get a major road in their neighborhood repaired, with no clear answers and no real progress. The Davis Mountain Road closure is hurting local businesses, making daily travel difficult, and delaying emergency response times. In this episode, they talk about the impact on their community and their ongoing search for accountability and solutions.

The Helene Series | Episode 49 - Wayne Allred, Operation Mountain Relief

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Wayne is no stranger to helping people in need. Through his YouTube channel, he shares knowledge on suburban farming and self sufficiency. When Helene hit, he took action by delivering life sustaining supplies across Western NC. In this episode, we talk about the ongoing needs in the region and how local and federal government support fell short during the disaster. Guest's sites: https://www.youtube.com/@deepriverfarm3615 https://operationmountainrelief.com/ Prince Gas Company: https://www.facebook.com/princegascompany/ This episode is sponsored by the McDowell Tech Small Business Center. https://mcdowelltech.edu/small-business-center

The Helene Series | Episode 48 - Sara Lowery, Essential Waters Counseling and Consulting

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. As a therapist, Sara brings a unique and insightful perspective on how people handle adversity. In this episode, we talk about resilience and how to maintain it under stress. Stress is something many people face every day, even outside of disasters. Sara also shares how she personally navigated Helene and how she helped her patients work through the emotional impact. Guest's site: https://www.essentialwaterscounseling.com/

The Helene Series | Episode 47 - Sonny Carter, Big Yummy Feed The People

This episode is part of The Helene Series, focused on stories of resilience and recovery following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Sonny and his team run the nonprofit Feed The People, whose mission is to fight hunger in Western North Carolina, an issue that has only grown since Helene. To date, they’ve served more than 77,000 hot meals. I In this episode, Sonny talks about why feeding people is such a challenge, what his organization still needs, and what they have planned moving forward. Guest's site: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561978828280&locale=en_GB