Welcome to The Best of LKN podcast! Here you’ll find a collection of interviews with the owners of Lake Norman’s favorite businesses. Small business is the heart and soul of a community, and The Best of LKN is here to shine a spotlight on the small businesses that are making the biggest impact here in the Lake Norman region of North Carolina.In addition to featuring exceptional small business owners, we’ll also be interviewing the most influential professionals that serve the LKN community. From bankers and realtors, to teachers and coaches, we look forward to introducing you to the best Lake Norman has to offer!We hope you enjoy these episodes. Thank you for following The Best of LKN!
In this episode, I sit down with Austin Helms, the owner and founding partner at Ease Plumbing - an innovative plumbing company that’s giving license holders the opportunity to run their own shop wit…
In this episode, I sit down with Cassandra Wood. She is the owner and creator of Buttercup Bride in Mooresville - one of Lake Norman’s premier bridal boutiques. Cassandra shares the story of her smal…
In this episode, I sit down with Elliot Mabe, the General Manager at Clutch Studios. Clutch Studios is Charlotte’s premier studio for video, film, photography, and events. Elliot shares the story of …
In this episode, I get together with the marketing team at North American properties to discuss Birkdale Village. Cayley Mullen, VP of Marketing with North American Properties, and Maureen Smith, the…
In this episode, I sit down with Adam O’Hare, the owner and general manager at Luxury Auto Company in Cornelius. Adam shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and how he’s living the car guy d…
In this episode, I sit down with Jamie McNeilis, the owner of Centerpiece Home Staging in Cornelius. Jamie shares the story of her small business journey and how she became the founder of one of the …
In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Murphy, the owner, and practitioner at Balanced Health Acupuncture in Cornelius. Leslie has helped hundreds of patients reclaim their health with acupuncture. …
In this episode, I sit down with Bob Schwinn, the principal at Schwinn CPA (PLLC), an accounting firm in Cornelius that specialized in assisting small businesses with their accounting, bookkeeping, a…
In this episode, I sit down with Matt and Britt Sarver, the leaders at The Sarver Group powered by Keller Williams Realty Lake Norman.
Matt and Britt share the story of their careers in real estate an…
In this episode of The Best of LKN podcast, I sit down with Anna Braksick, the owner of the FIT4MOM Lake Norman affiliate. FIT4MOM is a fitness concept that provides prenatal and postnatal fitness pr…
Joining us for this episode is the Executive Director for Girls on the Run Greater Piedmont, Alison Ahrens. Listen in as Alison shares the great work she and her team are doing for girls in the Lake …
The founders of Activ Fitness in Huntersville join The Best of LKN podcast in this episode. It goes without saying that the two most competitive small business categories (that aren’t technically pro…
In this episode, I sit down with Andrea Gravina, the owner of King Canary Brewing Company in Mooresville. Andrea shares the story of her entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind the brewing…
Regular listeners will know by now that we do local here on The Best of LKN podcast. And what could be more local than “LKN Local” - a boutique clothing brand started by two friends who are on a miss…
In this episode, we’re featuring The Mill Cyclery, the newest full-service bicycle shop in Mooresville. Owners Lou and Laura Gregori join me to share the story of their small business journey. I was …
In this episode, I sit down with Charles Morrow. He’s the Musical Director of The Community Singers of Lake Norman, a nonprofit organization that brings together members of the Lake Norman community …
Before beginning my Whole30 reset, I had my Whole30 Coach, Andrea Sharp, join me for an episode on the podcast. I wanted to share the process with our listeners here on the podcast, but I also wanted…
In this episode, we’re featuring a local small business that’s on a mission to make a positive impact on families facing an autism diagnosis and individuals with special needs. Suzzie, Erik, and Mary…
In this episode I’m featuring another great local nonprofit that’s working hard at supporting families that are fighting childhood cancer. Melissa Scott is the Managing Director at Cool Kids Clubhous…
In this episode, I sit down with Lara Ingram. She is the Executive Director at FeedNC - a local area nonprofit organization that is helping feed those in need through our local communities. In additi…