Freshwater Interior Designs and Freshwater Custom Homes are a design-build partnership in Mooresville, North Carolina.

Owners Karen and Alan Schmidt join the podcast to share the stories behind their businesses. They also provide details about the scope of their work and the areas of their expertise.

Freshwater Interior Design

Freshwater Custom Homes

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Megan Miller rejoins the podcast to share the story of “Luke and the Lost Bell.”

“Luke and the Lost Bell” is a heartfelt children’s book written to help guide young cancer patients and their families. With vivid storytelling and enchanting illustrations, it highlights the power of love, support, and the indescribable joy of ringing the bell after being declared cancer-free.

Listen in as Megan shares the inspiration and the mission behind the book.

Luke and the Lost Bell

Megan Miller Marketing

Special thanks to:

The Waterman Fish Bar

Local business shoutout:

Nina’s Boutique

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Charlotte & Lake Norman

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Jon Beyerle is a small business owner and photographer. He resides in Davidson, North Carolina.

Jon has produced some of the finest photos of the Lake Norman area for local publications, businesses, and individuals.

He’s also the owner of Soccer Shots - a highly regarded and interactive soccer program designed for kids aged 2 to 8. Join skilled coaches on Soccer Island, where young players can develop soccer techniques, build character, and enjoy a fun, engaging experience!

In this conversation, Jon shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and his passion for photography.

Soccer Shots

Jon’s Photography on Instagram:

@jon_beyerle_images
@jonbeyerle_portraits

Jon’s work with The Best of LKN:

Top Lake Norman Bike Shops
Davidson College

Local businesses mentioned:

Davidson Provision Company

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Jay Brown is the Events Chair with the Tarheel Trailblazers organization. Jay joins the podcast to share details about the upcoming Fisher Fest 2024 event.

Fisher Fest is an event held at Fisher Farm park in Davidson, North Carolina. This is an outdoor festival that invites local cycling and mountain biking enthusiasts to come together with members of the Davidson community.

Tarheel Trailblazers is a non-profit organization that exists to establish, preserve, and safeguard access to a diverse range of mountain bike trails and parks throughout the Metro Charlotte area, enhancing the overall quality of life for its residents.

Listen in for everything you need to know about Fisher Fest 2024!

Fisher Fest 2024 Event Details

Tarheel Trailblazers

Special mentions:

Ales & Trails Charlotte
Charlotte MTB

NoDa Social Ride

Special thanks to:

The Mill Cyclery
The Cycle Path

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In this episode I sit down with Marty Lee, the new owner of Lake Norman’s “Glass Mansion.” 8776 Harbor Circle in Terrell, NC, also known as the Glass Mansion, is Lake Norman’s newest and most spectacular vacation rental property!

Marty shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey, which began at a young age when he immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland.

Marty has built an impressive portfolio of investment properties over the years, and this latest acquisition promises to be one of the greatest.

Reserve a stay:

https://www.staylakenorman.com/

Special thanks to:

Mike Toste
Southern Homes of the Carolinas
https://lakenormanmike.com/

Get the FREE 2024 Lake Norman Visitor’s Guide:

https://epic-journey-media.ck.page/lake-norman-guide

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Charlotte & Lake Norman, NC
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Next Level Disaster Relief is a nonprofit founded right here in the Lake Norman area that provides short and long term response and recovery services to communities impacted in the Mid-Atlantic and SouthEastern United States, before, during and after any tragic disaster.

Next Level’s founder, Andre Gagne, joins me in this episode to share the story and inspiration behind Next Level Disaster Relief. He also shares some examples of disaster relief missions that he and his team have carried out in recent years.

Next Level Disaster Relief

Helpful links:

Donate and/or Volunteer
FEMA.gov

NC Dept. of Emergency Management

Legal Aid of NC

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and it’s an honor to kick it off this year with Cool Kids Clubhouse in Huntersville.

Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan Jansen is a local nonprofit on a mission to improve their quality of life and reduce the social isolation, sadness, and academic loss kids experience with a cancer diagnosis.

Cool Kids Clubhouse hosts a variety of FREE programs that directly benefit the child with cancer, their siblings, and their parents and provide much needed emotional support.

Joining me for this episode is Tom Barrett, the Managing Director o Cool Kids Clubhouse, and Kelly Goddard, a Cool Kids parent.

Cool Kids Clubhouse in Honor of Dan Jansen

Email Tom directly: tom@coolkidscampaign.org

Special thanks to:

Kelly Goddard
Health Navigator
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

www.NationalPCF.org

Special event:

Fashion Funds The Cure for Pediatric Cancer - SouthPark, Sept. 21st 2024

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Tom Planishek is the founder of Planishek Properties, a custom home builder in the Lake Norman area.

In this episode, Tom shares the story of his entrepreneurial journey and the inspiration behind his company.

Tom also shares some great advice for anyone considering a custom home as an alternative to a production home.

Planishek Properties

(704) 880-8110

Additional links:

Visual Comfort & Co.

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