Telling Our Stories Podcast | Hurricane Helene and the Resilience of Western North Carolina

In this episode of Telling Our Stories, host Josh Johnson of Regency On The Lake sits down with Chris Baucom and Brielle Barozzini of 100 Strong Productions to discuss their powerful documentary, Rising Above Helene, which chronicles the devastation, resilience, and ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.As someone with deep roots in Ashe County and North Carolina's High Country, Josh shares his own family’s experience living through the storm and reflects on the lasting impact Helene has had on mountain communities across the region. Together, they discuss the making of the documentary, the challenges of telling these stories respectfully, and the remarkable strength shown by local residents, first responders, business owners, and community leaders throughout the recovery process.The conversation also explores what makes North Carolina special, from the mountains to the Lake Norman and Charlotte regions, including the sense of community and warm hospitality that continues to define the state. Chris and Brielle share insights from their work documenting communities across North Carolina and discuss how rapid growth is shaping the future of the places we call home.Most importantly, this episode serves as a reminder that recovery from Hurricane Helene is ongoing. While Western North Carolina remains open for visitors, many communities continue rebuilding, and supporting local businesses remains one of the best ways to help the region move forward.Watch the full Rising Above Helene documentary here: www.risingabovehelene.comTopics discussed:• Hurricane Helene recovery in Western North Carolina• The making of the Rising Above Helene documentary• Ashe County and High Country communities• Community resilience and rebuilding• North Carolina culture and hospitality• Growth and change across North Carolina• Small-town communities and local businesses• Life in the mountains, Lake Norman, and Charlotte regionWhether you are interested in luxury real estate in Lake Norman, relocating to Davidson, entrepreneurship in North Carolina, or community driven leadership, this episode of the Telling Our Stories podcast offers valuable insight into how people and place come together.👋 About Regency on the Lake: We specialize in luxury homes, waterfront properties, and second homes across North Carolina. Our mission is simple: build meaningful relationships and deliver exceptional results.📲 Ready to find your dream home? Visit us at onthelakenc.com to explore luxury listings and personalized real estate services.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more episodes of Telling Our Stories Podcast, where we celebrate the people, places, and experiences that make North Carolina's communities [email protected] Office | 704-310-6699 212 | S. Main Street Suites 315 & 316West Jefferson Office | 336-846-2484 | 9 E Main Street PO Box 827#TellingOurStories #HurricaneHelene #RisingAboveHelene #WesternNorthCarolina #HighCountryNC #AsheCounty #WestJeffersonNC #LakeNorman #DavidsonNC #VisitNC