The Best of LKN
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!
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 335
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
195: Diabetes Connections - A Podcasting Journey with Stacey Simms
Today I’m talking with Stacey Simms. Stacey is the founder of Diabetes Connections and the host of the Diabetes Connections Podcast.
Stacey launched her diabetes podcast back in 2015 and has since lau…
194: G-MKTG - Building an Agency with Gabrielle Chester
Today I’m talking with the owner of G-Marketing, Gabrielle Chester. G-Marketing is a local digital marketing agency that specializes in social media marketing and other digital marketing and event pl…
193: Drybar Birkdale Village - Meet Owner and Entrepreneur Jackie Paynter
Today I’m talking with the owner of Drybar in Birkdale Village, Jackie Paynter.
From Drybar.com:
“Named one of the top “100 Brilliant Ideas of 2010” by Entrepreneur Magazine and New York Magazine’s Boo…
192: Epic Sports Marketing - Lake Norman Half Marathon Series with Zahid Buttar
In this episode, I’m talking to the founder of Epic Sports Marketing, a local company that specializes in organizing awesome local running races and triathlons.
Zahid Buttar joins me to share the stor…
191: Soul Wellness in Mooresville - Meet Kristen Phillips
It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Kristen Phillips, the owner of Soul Wellness.
Soul Wellness is a holistic center and a co-working space for holistic, medical, beauty, and therapeutic providers. T…
190: Homewatch CareGivers of Mooresville - Meet Martin Conway
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Martin Conway, the owner of Homewatch CareGivers of Mooresville and Charlotte.
Just a few years ago, Martin left a successful corporate career in management to …
189: Cain Center for the Arts - Meet Executive Director Justin Dionne
In this episode, I get the real honor of sitting down with Justin Dionne at the Cain Center for the Arts. Justin is the Executive Director at the Cain Center, and he shares the story of his journey A…
188: Davidson Organizing - Meet Liz Fackelman
In this episode, I sit down with Liz Fackelman. Liz is the owner of Davidson Organizing, a local service business that creates order from chaos in your home or office.
Liz shares the story of how she …
187: Choplin's Restaurant - Meet Wes and Faith Choplin
In this episode, I sit down with Wes and Faith Choplin, the owners of Choplin's restaurant in Cornelius.
Choplin’s is an amazing restaurant that offers a premium dining experience. When it comes to en…
186: The Nomadic Jeweler - Meet Sydney Miller
In this episode, I sit down with Sydney Miller, the owner of The Nomadic Jeweler.
The Nomadic Jeweler is a traveling boutique that specializes in permanent jewelry. During our conversation, Sydney sha…
185: Postmarked in Cornelius - Meet the owner, Ayden Daubigne
In this episode, I sit down with Ayden Daubigne, the owner of Postmarked in Cornelius. Ayden shares the story of how he began his entrepreneurial journey in 2020, and how it led him to Cornelius, Nor…
184: Cristina Grossu on her new book: Learning to Earn with Romanza Madge
In this episode, I sit down with Cristina Grossu to discuss her new book, Learning to Earn with Romanza Madge. Learning to Earn is the perfect book for the young reader that mixes earning money with …
183: Brett Junvik - Videography & Marketing with the founder of Anthem Film
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In this episode, I sit down with Brett Junvik. Brett’s the founder of Anthem Film and is based in Mooresville, North C…
182: Osito's Tacos & Tortas - Meet Chef Bobby Davis
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In this episode, I sit down with Chef Bobby Davis, the owner of Osito’s Tacos & Tortas in Cornelius.
Chef Bobby shares …
181: McKenzie Graham - Lake Norman High Basketball Coach and Owner of Mooresville Oil & Propane
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In this episode, I sit down with McKenzie Graham. McKenzie is the owner of Mooresville Oil & Propane, and also (and mo…
180: The Brawley Market & Car Wash in Mooresville!
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In this episode, I sit down with the owners of the Brawley Market and Car Wash, Steve Cochrane and Taylor Cochrane. Br…
179: Wise Pest Solutions - The Wise Choice for Your Pest Control
In this episode, I sit down with the founders of Wise Pest Solutions. Wise is a startup pest control company that serves the Lake Norman area and beyond.
The founders of the company bring decades of …
178: Girl Tribe Co. - Meet Carrie Barker and Sarah Baucom
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In this episode, I sit down with the founders of Girl Tribe Co. Sarah Baucom and Carrie Barker. The duo launched their…
177: The Story of WDAV Classical Public Radio with Frank Dominguez
In this episode, I have the real honor of featuring an enormously respected local organization that is doing work that really matters in the Lake Norman and great Charlotte communities.
WDAV is a non-…
176: iShine Yoga & Wellness - Meet Genevieve Boulanger
In this episode, I sit down with the founder of iShine Yoga & Wellness in Huntersville, Genevieve Boulanger.
Genevieve shares the inspiration for opening her own yoga studio and how the practice of y…