Backroads and Banter: Episode 3 – Risk, Roots & Real Talk with PJ Hennessey

Episode 3 of Backroads and Banter brings you a special guest who's not only a trusted vendor partner of Granite Insurance—but also Melisa's husband and a close friend to the hosts and agents alike. PJ Hennessey joins Carrie, Sam, and Melisa for a laid-back, laughter-filled conversation covering everything from his small-town upbringing in Blowing Rock to his winding career path in the insurance world. We talk about what it means to grow up in the High Country, make bold career shifts, and maintain genuine relationships in business. And of course, no episode is complete without a few unexpected stories and inside jokes. Whether you know PJ professionally or personally, this episode peels back the layers and shows the one of our facorite guys behind the Granite name. Pour a cup, settle in, and enjoy the banter—it's a good one!