In this episode, Grant and Crystal, co-owners of Summit Pickleball in Boone, share the real story behind starting a pickleball space rooted in community, connection, and place. From deciding to take the leap and build something local to learning what it actually takes to run a recreation-based business, they talk openly about the challenges, the risks, and the moments that made it worth it. More than just pickleball, this conversation explores why Boone matters to them, how community shows up when you build something with intention, and what it means to create a place where people genuinely want to be.

When Emily Brinker and her husband opened The Speckled Trout in Blowing Rock, they had no restaurant experience just grit, a love for Appalachian food, and a deep belief in community. In this episode, Emily shares how risk turned into reward, how hospitality became a mission, and why authenticity tastes better than perfection. From wild trout to fresh cocktails and long nights that shaped a dream, this story captures what happens when you say yes before you’re ready and build something real along the way.

Join us for a conversation with Daniel Law, a regenerative agriculture practitioner who's implementing innovative farming solutions in the remote Democratic Republic of Congo. Daniel shares his insights on the broken food system in America, the principles of regenerative agriculture, and how these practices are transforming communities in one of the world's most challenging environments. From soil health to food sovereignty, this episode explores what it takes to build truly sustainable food systems both at home and abroad.

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