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UrbanEBB
by Rico Figliolini
UrbanEBB is a gateway to the heart of our local small cities. It covers urban life and planning, culture, innovative city initiatives, politics, startups, and businesses that engage in interesting spaces. Here, people talk about their passions and interests and share their opinions and stories. It's a conversation we can all learn from.
Episodes
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Earn While You Learn: Why an Electrician Apprenticeship Beats College Debt
On this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini talks with Niel Dawson, Executive Director of the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) of Atlanta & Georgia. IEC trains the next generation of electricians from its new 27,000-square-foot facility in Peachtree Corners. Niel spent his career in...
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Protect, Grow, Distribute, Transfer: The Four Pillars of True Financial Planning
In this episode of UrbanEbb, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Phil Adra and Victor Borowsky, co-founders of Four Corners Capital, to discuss what comprehensive financial planning really means. While many people associate financial planning with investing and growing wealth, Phil and Victor...
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The Brunswick: A Norcross Hotel, 50 Refugee Children, and the WWII Novel They Inspired
Callie Murray has built businesses, raised seven kids, and now added debut novelist to her ever-growing resume — and somehow, it all connects. In this episode of UrbanEbb, Rico sits down with the Norcross-based entrepreneur, HR consultant, and grassroots marketer to talk about her debut…
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What Happens When a Church Becomes a Community Center First?
In this episode of UrbanEbb, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Chuck Allen, lead pastor of Sugar Hill Church and The Corner Gathering, to explore a different approach to faith and community. Chuck shares how The Corner Gathering was intentionally designed as a community center first, creating a...
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Building Worlds & Monsters: Inside the Mind of Tabletop Creator Brian Colin
In this episode of UrbanEbb, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Brian Colin; artist, sculptor, and tabletop role-playing game developer, to explore his creative journey from graphic design into immersive world-building. Brian shares how his early career in print and branding evolved into running...
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Sarah Madsen, MomoCon Guest on TTRPGs, Video Games and Writing
In this episode of UrbanEbb, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Atlanta-based author and game writer Sarah Madsen to explore the world of storytelling across multiple mediums. From tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons to video game writing and novel publishing, Sarah shares how…
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Curiosity Lab’s Next Chapter: Emily Heintz on Building a Curated Innovation Ecosystem
Curiosity Lab has become one of Peachtree Corners’ most visible innovation engines—and in this UrbanEbb episode, host Rico Figliolini sits down on-site with its new Executive Director, Emily Heintz, just weeks into her role. Emily shares the story behind her move from Michigan to Georgia and the...
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The Box That Became a Bestseller: Gregory E. Lang on Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
Bestselling author Gregory E. Lang—writer of Why a Daughter Needs a Dad and more than fifty books—joins host Rico Figliolini for a heartfelt, inspiring conversation on turning life into literature. Greg opens up about the cardboard box of memories that sparked his first book, the four-year grind...
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DreamHack Atlanta 2025: From Indie Devs to $4 Million Tournaments
DreamHack has become far more than just an esports tournament. It’s also a global celebration of gaming, creativity, and community. On this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini speaks with Shahin Zarrabi, Vice President of Festivals at ESL FACEIT Group, to explore how DreamHack continues to...
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Scaling Mission and Profit: Cynthia Currence on Rethinking Nonprofit Partnerships
In this episode, we discuss the art and strategy of building partnerships that move beyond transactional sponsorships and into transformational collaborations. Rico Figliolini’s UrbanEBB guess, Cynthia Currence, is the author of Beyond Checks and Halos: Insights into Elevating Partnerships and...
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Guardians of the Community – A Conversation with Mike Jones
In this compelling episode of Peachtree Corners Life, host Rico Figliolini sits down with public safety veteran Mike Jones, a former chief with over five decades of experience in law enforcement. From a small-town deputy to leading investigations in Virginia’s oldest police department, Mike…
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“Fiction Is Life with More Honesty”: Lo Patrick on Writing the Grit and Grace of the South
In this thoughtful and often funny conversation, UrbanEBB podcast host Rico Figliolini sits down with Lo Patrick, a Peachtree Corners resident and author of The Floating Girls and The Night the River Wept and her latest book, Fast Boys and Pretty Girls. Lo shares how growing up in the suburbs of...
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More Than Badges: Why Community Culture Drives Great Policing
In this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Chief Frank Trammer, Chief of Police for Stockbridge, Georgia, to explore the realities of building a police department from the ground up. With over 25 years in public safety—including roles at Atlanta PD, Sandy Springs, and…
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From Zero to Accredited: Dunwoody's Billy Grogan on Starting a City Police Department
In this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini is joined by Billy Grogan, former Chief of Police in Dunwoody and now Senior VP at Sumter Local Government Consulting. With over 15 years of experience leading a nationally accredited department, Grogan recounts the high-stakes journey of…
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From Boardrooms to the Himalayas: Vandana’s Journey to Purpose and Growing with Intention
In this episode of UrbanEbb, host Rico Figliolini chats with Vandana Aggarwal, VP of Operations at Aggarwal Real Estate, about the winding road from global consulting to family-run commercial real estate in Norcross, Georgia. With honesty, warmth, and insight, V shares how she went from working...
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World Blood Donor Day Starts Here: Theo’s Miracle, Katherine Lafourcade’s Mission
In this deeply moving episode of UrbanEbb, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Katherine Lafourcade, Executive Director of the French-American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta, to talk about life, leadership, and the power of giving back. Katherine shares her unexpected journey from Europe to Georgia,...
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Expanding Horizons: How KGM Technologies Balances Defense, Medical, and Precision Manufacturing
In this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini speaks with Kyle Grob, CEO and founder of Peachtree Corners-based KGM Technologies, a precision manufacturing company specializing in firearm suppressors and expanding into medical device production. Kyle shares insights on growing a business…
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Safer, Smarter, and Driverless: Exploring Smart City Transportation with May Mobility
Autonomous vehicles are here in Peachtree Corners! Our latest UrbanEBB podcast explores the game-changing world of May Mobility’s driverless shuttles and their impact on urban transit. Join host Rico Figliolini as he talks with Brandon Branham (Peachtree Corners) and Daisy Wall (May Mobility)…
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The Benefits of Outsourcing: How Sourced Supports Growing Businesses
Join UrbanEBB host Rico Figliolini for a conversation with Gabrielle Mills, co-founder and CEO of Sourced, a full-service back-office firm supporting small to mid-market businesses. She shares how she and her mother built a company that provides accounting, marketing, HR, staffing, and...
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Mike Logan on AVID Products and the Growing World of Esports Audio
In this episode of UrbanEBB, host Rico Figliolini sits down with Mike Logan, Chief Commercial Officer of AVID Products, to explore the world of esports, gaming headsets, and innovation in audio technology. Mike shares how AVID’s employee-owned ethos drives its mission to create affordable…
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Inside DreamHack Atlanta: New Features, Esports, and a Growing Georgia Gaming Community
In this episode of UrbanEBB, Rico talks with Lyndsay Postell from DreamHack Atlanta to discuss the excitement surrounding this year’s event. Lyndsay reveals new experiences, including a tabletop gaming tavern and robotics demonstrations, while sharing how DreamHack continues to evolve with its...
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Elliott Brack Talks About Journalism, His Life, and Gwinnett History
Elliot Brack, a longtime journalist and resident of Gwinnett County, founded the Gwinnett Forum. The online forum has attracted a steady flow of content from various sources that Brack carefully moderates and publishes. This episode highlights the county’s transformation, local histories, and the...
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CHRIS 180 Expands its Services into Gwinnett County
On this episode, RJ Encinas from CHRIS180 discusses the organizations' missions to provide trauma-informed behavioral health and wraparound services to children, families, and adults in the Atlanta and Gwinnett County communities. Programs address underlying experiences impacting families, not…
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Transforming Offices to Apartments & Building New Cities from Scratch with Brian Johnson
Converting office buildings into apartments is a complex and challenging process, often met with a low success rate due to the inherent design of office structures. Warehouses, on the other hand, offer a simpler conversion path. In this episode, Brian Johnson delves into the intricacies of these...
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Comic Book and Children's Book Author Greg Burnham
Greg Burnham, a Norcross-based comic book and children's book author who is attending this month's Momocon over Memorial Day Weekend, spoke with Rico Figliolini this week. They talked about his recent contributions to comic anthologies Milestone Initiative (featuring Icon), Ghouls Just Wanna Have...
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Accelerating Automation: Solid-3D & Claudiu Tanasescu Transform Warehouses & Manufacturing Facilities
On this episode of UrbanEBB, Claudiu Tanasescu, the CEO of Solid 3D, shares his entrepreneurial journey and the innovative robotics solutions his company is bringing to the logistics industry. Join us as we explore the future of warehouse automation, the integration of AI and robotics, and the...
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Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor Talks Prison, Challenges and the Future of Law Enforcement
Sheriff Keybo Taylor dives deep into the complex intersection of law enforcement, mental health, and community engagement. With decades of experience under his belt, Taylor provides valuable insights into the challenges facing the criminal justice system and the solutions being implemented in...
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Garrett McCurrach: Envisioning the Future of Urban Logistics and Delivery
How does an autonomous underground logistics system revolutionize city delivery? What makes Pipedream's approach fast, reliable, affordable, and remarkably emission-less? Join our live simulcast podcast of UrbanEBB, with Garrett McCurrach, CEO of Pipedream, and dive into the world of...
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Chief City Marshal Edward Restrepo: Explore the Future of Community Policing
Get ready for our insightful podcast featuring Chief Marshal Edward Restrepo of the newly formed Peachtree Corners City Marshal Office. With your host Rico Figliolini. Discover the innovative approach of the Peachtree Corners City Marshal Office, acting as a dynamic "force multiplier" in law...
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William Corbin: Exploring Norcross' Housing, Economic Development and Challenges
Come for a deep dive into the crucial issues of affordable housing and economic growth in the city of Norcross, Georgia. Through an engaging conversation with William Corbin, the economic development director of Norcross, GA, and podcast host Rico Figliolini, the episode sheds light on the city's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
UrbanEBB is a gateway to the heart of our local small cities. It covers urban life and planning, culture, innovative city initiatives, politics, startups, and businesses that engage in interesting spaces. Here, people talk about their passions and interests and share their opinions and stories. It's a conversation we can all learn from.
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Rico Figliolini
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UrbanEBB is a gateway to the heart of our local small cities. It covers urban life and planning, culture, innovative city initiatives, politics, startups, and businesses that engage in interesting spaces. Here, people talk about their passions and interests and share their opinions and stories....
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UrbanEBB is created and hosted by Rico Figliolini.
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