All Episodes

Episode 046 Jamie PerrineFounder of the Body Lantern Torch for RunnersShow Notes: In this episode, I’m featuring a conversation with the inventive founder of a Mooresville-based startup that is helping runners see and be seen in the dark. Body Lantern is a Veteran...

Episode 045 Zack WyattExecutive Director at Carolina Farm TrustShow Notes: Carolina Farm Trust is a nonprofit organization that manages a network of urban farms in the Charlotte Metro area, including one in Huntersville. Their goal is to make the area a global leader...

Episode 044 Brenna MorganCreating Livable Luxury with Brenna Morgan Interior DesignShow Notes: Welcome to episode 44 of Lake Norman’s #1 small business podcast. You may recall back in episode 22 I featured a conversation with Tiffany Ringwald, a highly talented and...

Episode 043 Meet Sue RatcliffAll-Star Engagement Manager with Pinky Swear FoundationShow Notes: In this episode , I’m very honored to be featuring a beautiful nonprofit organization that’s doing work in an area that is near and dear to our hearts here at the podcast....

Episode 042 Masala Mastee A New Indian Street Food Concept in Downtown DavidsonShow Notes: In this episode, we’re featuring a new Indian street food concept in downtown Davidson. I’d first like to say thanks to our listeners that have signed up for our email...

Episode 041 Lake Norman Real Estate SpotlightJonathan Evans with Keller Williams RealtyShow Notes: Welcome to episode 41 of the podcast! In this Real Estate Spotlight episode, we’re featuring real estate broker Jonathan Evans with Keller Williams. Jonathan brings a...

Episode 040 Main Street Veterinary Hospital CorneliusMeet Dr. Lori HoeShow Notes: Dr. Lori Hoe at the Main Street Veterinary Hospital in Cornelius joins us for episode 40 of the podcast! Lori shares what inspired her to open her own veterinary practice with the help...

Episode 039 Mbrace StudioMaking Fitness a Habit with Founders Andrea and DianaShow Notes: Happy New Year Lake Norman! Let’s begin 2021 with some goal setting and healthier habits. The founders of Mbrace Studio join the podcast for the first episode of the new year to...

Episode 038 Ashley GeorgeMrs. North Carolina 2020 Joins the PodcastShow Notes: It’s Episode 38, and our last episode for 2020! I’ve had such a great time producing this podcast for you, and really looking forward to more great conversations in the new year!  In this...

Episode 037 Elisabeth RoseCreating Art and Beauty in Everyday Life with Elisabeth ConnellyShow Notes: In this episode, I am extremely honored to feature a conversation with one of the most thoughtful, talented, and adored small business owners in the Lake Norman...

Episode 036 Real Estate Spotlight Mortgages Made Simple with Mark Scarrow at NewRezShow Notes: Recently, I began reaching out to professional services firms in the area to feature their work on the podcast, such as financial advisors, real estate brokers, insurance...

Episode 035 eeZ Fusion & Sushi Birkdale Village A Conversation with Owner Alan Springate Show Notes: In this episode, I have a conversation with Alan Springate. Alan is the owner of one of my favorite area restaurants, eeZ Fusion & Sushi located in Birkdale...

Episode 034 Boomerang Water CompanySustainable Bottled Water Startup Launches in DavidsonShow Notes: 50-billion plastic water bottles are thrown away each year in the U.S. alone. Only a small percentage of those are actually recycled. The rest end up in landfills,...

Episode 033 Clean Eatz Cafe Lake NormanA Conversation with Owner Sarah ConradShow Notes: Welcome back Sarah Conrad to the podcast! Sarah and her husband Jason joined me recently in episode 30 to feature their amazing restaurant Barrel & Fork. In this episode,...

Episode 032 Your Mom's BazaarCelebrating the Goods and Good People of Lake Norman with Courtney BuckleyShow Notes: Many of my guests have echoed the same sentiment that 2020, despite its challenges, has brought us many gifts. In this episode of The Best of LKN...

Episode 031 Joe and Katy KindredA Conversation in Culinary and Hospitality ExcellenceShow Notes: In this episode, I have a great conversation with Joe and Katy Kindred, the owners of Kindred restaurant in Davidson, and Hello, Sailor in Cornelius. To say that Joe and...

Episode 030 Barrel and ForkFine Dining and Exceptional Cocktails with Owners Jason Tuton and Sarah ConradShow Notes: I am so pleased to bring you his episode featuring Barrel and Fork, a lovely and unique fine dining establishment located near the heart of Cornelius....

Episode 029 HempLilyA Conversation About CBD and Wellness with Owner Terri LongShow Notes: Welcome HempLily owner Terri Long to the podcast! HempLily is an upscale boutique CBD oil store in Cornelius that is helping their customers find balanced wellness. In this...

Episode 028 Race City Flight OperationsLake Norman Airport's FBO and Flight Training HeadquartersShow Notes: Welcome Race City Flight Operations to the podcast! Race City Flight Ops is the fixed base operator (FBO) and flight school at Lake Norman Airport in...

Episode 027 Ed Watkins MarineMeet Owner and NASCAR Team Member Ed WatkinsShow Notes: In this episode, I sit down with Ed Watkins to talk about his 24-year career as a NASCAR  pit crew team member and his highly successful boat dealership on Lake Norman. Ed shares the...

Episode 026 Hearts On Fiber DavidsonMeet Owner Kim ClarkShow Notes: Welcome Hearts on Fiber owner Kim Clark to the podcast! Hearts on fiber has been recognized as a favorite local business by a few of my guests, so I was really pleased to have this chat with Kim. She...

Episode 025 Royal Bliss Brewing CompanyMeet Owners Larry and Ginger GriffinShow Notes: Welcome Larry and Ginger Griffin to the podcast! Larry and Ginger are the owners of Royal Bliss Brewing Company, a refined yet approachable craft brewery in Denver, NC. In this...

Episode 024 Hirschfeld Marketing SolutionsAn Interview with CEO Todd HirschfeldShow Notes: Welcome Hirschfeld Marketing Solutions CEO Todd Hirschfeld to the podcast. I chat with experiential marketing entrepreneur Todd Hirschfeld about the origins of his company, and...

Episode 023 OnUp Training Mike Ratnofsky and CrossFit Cornelius Launch An Online Fitness PlatformShow Notes: Welcome back Mike Ratnofsky with CrossFit Cornelius to the podcast! Both Mike and his wife Kristin joined the podcast for the first episode (001) back in May,...

Episode 022 Tiffany RingwaldArchitectural Photography and the Power of Defining Your NicheShow Notes: Welcome Tiffany Ringwald to the podcast! Tiffany is a freelance photographer based in Mooresville and specializes in the area of interior architectural photography....

Episode 021 Davidson Chocolate CompanyMeet Owner Ana VogelShow Notes: Welcome Ana Vogel with Davidson Chocolate Company to the podcast! Ana shares the amazing story of her entrepreneurial journey and details the path that led her to owning Davidson Chocolate Company....

Episode 020 Hudson StylesOwner of Hudson Salon in Huntersville and MooresvilleShow Notes: Welcome Hudson Salon owner Hudson Styles to the podcast! In this interview, Hudson shares some of the story behind his entrepreneurial journey. We talk about his path to salon...

Episode 019 Ryan McDanielsExecutive Director, Lake Norman Economic Development Corp.Show Notes: Welcome Ryan McDaniels, Executive Director of the Lake Norman Economic Development Corp. to the podcast! In this episode, Ryan shares the story of the LNEDC and how they...

Episode 018 Good Drip Coffee DavidsonMeet Owner Zack WhittShow Notes: "We love building spaces within our community that families can enjoy." ~Zack Whitt Welcome Good Drip Coffee and owner Zack Whitt to the podcast! Husband, Dad, Pastor, Serial Entrepreneur, CrossFit...

Episode 017 JueleryeMeet Owner Jacqueline BassettShow Notes: Welcome Jacqueline Bassett to the podcast! Jacqueline owns Juelerye Fine Gifts and Art, a unique shopping destination in Cornelius. Jacqueline founded Juelerye in 2015 on the idea that a rewarding life is...

Episode 016 Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse Davidson NCMeet Co-Owner Chad HollingsworthShow Notes: Welcome Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse in Davidson, NC to the podcast! One of the principle owners, Chad Hollingsworth, joins us for an interview. We talk a little while about...

Episode 015 Dr. John HoctorOwner of Hoctor Chiropractic and Family WellnessShow Notes: Welcome Hoctor Chiropractic and Family Wellness in Cornelius to the podcast! Dr. John Hoctor joins me for an interview and shares some of his inspirations for becoming a...

Episode 014 Lindsey WilliamsOwner of Davidson Wine Co. — an urban winery in the Lake Norman areaShow Notes: Lindsey Williams joins the podcast to share the story of her journey from corporate lawyer to winemaker & small business owner. We talk a bit about the...

Episode 013 Dr. Carrie UehleinGet to know owners Mike & Kristin RatnofskyShow Notes: Welcome to episode 13 of the podcast! Dr. Carrie Uehlein joins us for an interview. Carrie is the co-owner of The Veterinary Hospital of Davidson, a vet clinic that integrates...

Episode 012 Jon DresslerOwner of Dressler's Restaurant Birkdale VillageShow Notes: Jon Dressler joins the podcast for episode 12! Jon and his wife Kim lead Rare Roots Hospitality, a company here in Charlotte that owns Dressler's Restaurant in Birkdale Village, along...

Episode 011 Sean FlynnOwner of Main Street Coffee & Coworking in Huntersville!Show Notes: Welcome to episode 11! I originally planned to interview Sean to learn about one of his businesses: Main Street Coffee & Coworking, located in downtown Huntersville....

Episode 010 Davidson Ice HouseGet to know the chef and owner Jen Brule'Show Notes: Welcome to episode 10! Jen Brule joins us this week for an interview. She owns Davidson Ice House in Davidson, North Carolina. Jen shares a bit about her entrepreneurial journey and...

Episode 009 SpeedProImaging and Pure Design Photography Studio Show Notes: Welcome to episode #9! The owners of SpeedPro Imaging and Pure Design Photography Studio, Lynn and Craig Bakstad, join the podcast for an interview. They share the details of the two businesses...

Episode 008 W8LESS LKNTrampoline and Ninja Park in Cornelius!Show Notes: Welcome to episode 8 of The Best of LKN podcast! It's an honor to feature this Veteran-owned small business - W8less LKN Trampoline and Ninja Park! In this episode, I interview Larry Thompson who...

Episode 007 BlumengärtenGet to know owners Mike & Kristin RatnofskyShow Notes: Welcome owner Denise Ulhorn and designer Emily Frank of Blumengärten to the podcast! Blumengärten is an extraordinary LKN florist located in Cornelius, North Carolina. In this...

Episode 006 Lucky Dog Bark and BrewLake Norman's Indoor/Outdoor Dog Park and Sports Bar!Show Notes: Welcome Lucky Dog Bark and Brew to the podcast - where everyone knows your dog's name! Owner Kelly Waugh shares a bit of how she and her business partner came up with...

Episode 005 Charlotte Running CompanyNorthlake & Lake Norman StoresShow Notes: Welcome to episode #5! This one features another boutique fitness brand, Charlotte Running Company. The owner of the Northlake and Lake Norman (Mooresville) locations, Jamie Davis,...

Episode 004 Waterbean CoffeeLake Norman's Coffee Shop and Bean Above The Rest!Show Notes: Episode #4 is here! Wow, big thanks to the Lake Norman businesses that have agreed to join me for these short interviews. In this episode, I interview Beatriz Aguirre, the...

Episode 003 Meet LKN Realtor Becca ManginiGet to know owners Mike & Kristin RatnofskyShow Notes: LKN Real Estate SuperStar Becca Mangini joins the podcast for an interview! In this episode, Becca gives us a glimpse of her journey into real estate sales as a full...

Episode 002 Eleven Lakes Brewing CompanyCheers to Craft Beer and CommunityShow Notes: In this episode of The Best of LKN, I'm joined by the brewmeister of Eleven Lakes Brewing Company - Ray Hutchinson. Ray introduces us to the Eleven Lakes story, shares some...

Episode 001 CrossFit CorneliusGet to know owners Mike & Kristin RatnofskyShow Notes: Welcome to the launch episode for The Best of LKN! I'm very happy to present an interview with the owners of CrossFit Cornelius, Mike & Kristin Ratnofsky. CrossFit Cornelius...