ALWAYS ATHENS

Talcon Quinn and Jaime Whitlock join the show to talk about the upcoming Living Traditions event in Pomeroy Ohio May 30th from 12:30pm-7:30pm. The event kicks off at the Meigs Farmer's Market with a River Giants Puppets Parade and is followed by a multitude of educational presentations from Alice Profitt, Choya Mansfield, The Forest Run Quilters, Laurel Valley Farm, Keely Lechler and Don Maccrostie. A community dinner starts at 5pm hosted by the Pioneers 4H Club alongside musical performances from Jake Dunn (5pm) and The Renee Stewart Band (5:45pm). Follow and interact with Living Traditions on Instagram and Facebook @livingtraditionsathens To contact the Living Traditions team about volunteering, or about events and workshops you'd like to see in future email [email protected]

Strong Towns is a national nonprofit with the mission of "advocating for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable and inviting." Stephanie Hunter joins the show to share more about the impacts Strong Towns Athens is creating in our community with approachable and educational events. Join the Strong Towns Athens Town Hall June 10th at 6:30pm at the Athens Community Center to talk about the Flock Camera usage in Athens. To get involved or learn more attend their monthly meeting at Big Run Kava Bar the 1st Sunday of every month, or visit their substack at strongtownsathens.substack.com, Instagram @strongtownsathens and Facebook by searching Strong Towns Athens.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a national organization that advocates, educates, and supports individuals with mental illness and their families. Wren, from NAMI Athens joins the show to talk about how they promote and create community events to support those struggling with mental illness and their families. To learn more about Wellness Wednesdays and other local events visit namiathensohio.org | @namiathens on Instagram | NAMI Athens on Facebook.

Ashley Wines, Owner of Middle Path Yoga, Teacher, Mentor, Creative Director, Speaker, YACEP, E50ORYT, Creator, joins the show to talk yoga, meditation, and entrepreneurship. | Instagram @middlepathyoga @ashleywines_ | Middle Path Yoga Studio on Facebook | ashleywinesyoga.com | middlepathyogastudio.com

Owner of Athens Craniosacral, Shay Bellasea is a certified Craniosacral Therapist, licensed Massage Therapist — and also a sister to five, a wife, and a mom of three. Shay is here to help you through challenging life changes and to support you in times of severe stress, inner healing and growth. To book an appointment visit athenscraniosacral.com "I find Craniosacral Therapy to be truly magical: listening to the body’s subtle rhythms, tapping into the innate healing intelligence within, “alchemizing” fascia, and working with cerebrospinal fluid — the very tide of life itself. Through this work, I continually witness the profound interconnectedness of body, mind, nature, and spirit" - Shay Bellasea

Dr. Luke Pittaway Author & Ohio University Professor of Entrepreneurship joins the show to talk about his historical novel Yamacraw Bluff. Yamacraw Bluff tells the story of the founding of Savannah, Georgia, through the eyes of a fictional debtor, Tom Ellis, who becomes entangled with the real-life founder, James Oglethorpe. The first of a trilogy series, followed by Jenkins Ear, you can find both Yamacraw Bluff and Jenkins Ear locally in Athens at the Little Professor Book Center or online on Amazon. To stay up to date and to hear when the third book of the trilogy series will be released connect with Dr. Luke Pittaway on LinkedIn.

Michelle Stobart, Co-Owner of Adventure Ohio joins the show to share about their Ohio River rental and excursion company. Adventure Ohio is a family-owned business created by siblings Michelle and Eddie Stobart. Having spent their lives on this river and property, they launched this Ohio River rental and excursion company to share their passion for water and nature by offering fun and educational adventure experiences. Many of their events also include an environmental clean up component, where we pick up trash and recyclables around the areas we explore. To stay up to date follow their Facebook at Adventure Ohio and Instagram @letsadventureohio. To book a rental or excursion visit letsadventureohio.com

Shaylee Tucker, Owner of Big Run Kava Bar joins the show to talk about launching Athens' first Kava Bar, relocating to the area, and the support from the community this far. Check out Open Mic night on Tuesdays or Trivia Night on Wednesdays. Follow @bigrunkavabar to stay up to date on their pop up markets, live music, and endless community events.

Morgan DeLay Director of Area 14 (Athens ,Meigs, and Perry Counties) joins the show to talk about their upcoming Job Fair Wednesday April 29th at the Athens Rec Center. To learn more about attending as a job seeker or employer, reach out to Morgan at [email protected] or call at 740-566-4395

Dr. Andrea Townsend, Superintendent of Tri-County Career Center joins the show to talk about their upcoming Employment Extravaganza on Tuesday March 17th. Over 50 employers will visit the school to recruit TCCC students. To learn more about available positions with TCCC, email [email protected] or [email protected]

Joslyn Richards, Author of High Heels on Hardwood Floors joins the show to share more about the book and her life experiences. Find her book on Amazon by searching "High Heels on Hardwood Floors". To stay connected with Joslyn and her story, follow her on all social platforms by searching Joslyn Richards.

Kim Kline is the Marketing Coordinator at Tri-County. Kim joins the show to share a multitude of success stories and ways TCCC is supporting their students for success. Including their upcoming Employment Extravaganza on March 17th. TCCC is bring over 60 employers to the school to network with students looking for internship and career opportunities. To learn more about TCCC follow their socials on all platforms @tricountycareercenter | email Kim at [email protected] | or visit their website at tricounty.cc |

Prince Amoa-Mensa is a Photographer, Artist and Ghana native in Athens completing his second master's degree at Ohio University. Follow his career and work on Instagram @princeamphoto and online at amoamensa.com

Kevin McNamara, Owner of Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots joins the show to talk about launching his business in Athens and how Hot Box is contributing to the community. Dine in and Carryout at 74 N Court Street in Uptown Athens. To stay updated on weekly deals, join the Text Club by texting TOTS to 888-570-2411. | hotboxathens.com |Facebook - Hot Box Chicken Fingers & Tots | Instagram @hotboxathens | Threads @hotboxathens

Melissa Bailes-Jewell is the AGM and Director of Sales of Fairfield Inn & Suite under SJB Management in Athens. Melissa joins the show to talk about her time in Athens and all of the ways she's involved in giving back to the community. Connect with Melissa on Facebook to stay up to date on how to participate and spread awareness!

Ahmed Hamed joins the show to spread awareness of his fundraising efforts to purchase new camera equipment to continue his freelance photography career. To help Ahmeds business, donate at https://gofund.me/1b7d68321 

Brad Lechler, Husband to the Owner of Heartbeet Homestead LLC, joins the show to talk about the company, advocating for and educating the community and his experience as an Ohio Hemp Farmer. To learn more about their hemp and growing products visit heartbeethomestead.com and follow them on Instagram @heartbeethomesteadllc

Fischer Wallace joins the show to talk about her career in the photography world. Outside of corporate, wedding, and portrait freelancing, she contributes to both the Athens Photo Project and Recovery Reframed. To learn more about booking with Fischer, visit swaephotography.com and follow @_swae_ on Instagram. To donate or learn more about the Athens Photo Project visit athensphotoproject.org and follow @athensphotoproject on Instagram. To learn more about Recovery Reframed visit recoveryreframed.org and follow @recoveryreframed on Instagram.

Reb Korenowsky Woods, Outreach Manager at CFI, Community Food Initiatives talking all things CFI. Join the celebration at The CFI Local Food, Local Folks Fall Fundraiser Sunday, October 19th, 4-8pm at Jackie O's Taproom 25 Campbell Street Athens Ohio! Kids activities, local food trucks, mini farmers market, silent action and more! Donate, register to volunteer, and learn more at communityfoodinitiatives.org | Instagram @communityfoodinitiatives | Facebook - Community Food Initiatives.

Kristyn Robinson joins the show to talk all things Cannabis Museum. Visit the Museum Wednesday - Saturday from 12pm - 5pm at 16050 Canaanville Road Athens, OH 45701. Learn more and donate to the Museum at cannabismuseum.com | Follow them on Instagram @cannabisnmuseum | Find them on Facebook - The Cannabis Museum

Krista Brewer owns Happy Snacking Athens. Krista joins the show with her wife, Jules Brewer to talk about Happy Snacking Athens, working at Little Fish, Athens, and more. Order at happy-snacking-athens.squarespace.com For mouth watering snapshots check out their instagram @happysnackingathens

Michelle Stobart, L. Ac. owns Inhale Wellness Studio in Athens Ohio and is a Co-Owner of Lets Adventure Ohio in Racine Ohio.inhaleyoga.org | Instagram @inhalewellnessstudio | Facebook - Inhale Wellness Sudio | [email protected] | 740-350-5654letsadventureohio.com | Instagram @letsadventureohio | Facebook - Adventure Ohio | [email protected] | 740-764-3466

Zach Rice, Owner of Rice Family Brewing joins the show to talk about his small craft beer business. Rice Family Brewing is a veteran owned and operated nano brewery based in Albany Ohio. Follow them on instagram @ricefamilybrewing | Find them at Dougs Carryout, Dutch Creek Winery, Pizza Stop Thru, Eclipse, Side Bar and more!

Keely Shaye is an Athens Native and Owner of Flour & Thyme Micro Bakery. Pre-order for the Saturday market at flour-and-thyme.com follow them on Instagram @flour.and.thyme | Facebook - Flour & Thyme

Brian Koscho is the owner of Invisible Ground. Download their app, Invisible Ground, Follow them on Instagram @invisibleground, YouTube @findinvisibleground, Facebook - Invisible Ground. findinvisibleground.comInvisible Ground is an Athens County-based multimedia project utilizing audio, augmented reality, visual elements, and place-based storytelling to engage people in the history of their communities. The Southeast Ohio History Center (SOHC) serves as Invisible Ground's fiscal sponsor and collaborator on grants and charitable fundraising for its projects. SOHC works to collect, preserve, and share Southeast Ohio's unique cultural and natural heritage. Grounded in a shared love for the rich history of Southeast Ohio, this partnership leverages artistic expression to make history come alive. Invisible Ground and SOHC collaborate on a series of Immersive Historic Markers throughout southeast Ohio. Invisible Ground placed the first marker in April 2022, and the project will continue into 2025 and beyond.Check out Aquabear Legion. Based in Athens, Ohio. Promoting and supporting Ohio music since 2004. Compilations, podcasts, archives, etc. Listen, stream, and buy to support at aquabearlegion.bandcamp.com find them on Instagram @aquabearlegion

Avery Snyder, Multimedia Designer for ACEnet. ACEnet Celebrates 40 years of operations this Saturday July 26th at the Athens Community Center from 12-2pm. Hit a quick 9am power flow at Middle Path Yoga, hit the farmers market after, then scoot over to the Community Center to see all the awesome investments ACEnet has made in our community!acenetworks.org @acenetathens

Ashley Wines, Owner of Middle Path Yoga, Teacher, Mentor, Creative Director, Speaker, YACEP, E500RYT, Creator, joins the show to talk yoga, meditation, entrepreneurship, 1 on 1 mentorship and so much more! 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training info meeting August 10th @ 11 am| Instagram @middlepathyoga @ashleywines_ | Middle Path Yoga Studio on Facebook | ashleywinesyoga.com | middlepathyogastudio.com

Jon Slater, Marketing Coordinator at Casa Nueva joins the show to talk about Casa Nueva celebrating their 40th year as a worker owned business in Athens! Join their celebration August 15-17. Check out the "Casamentary" on their YouTube @casanueva_athens6 West State Street | 740-592-2016 | casanueva.com | follow their NEW instagram page at @casanueva45701

Recurring guests Matt Osler and Josh Crosier join the show to talk exciting new App Girls Cannabis developments, Ohio cannabis legislation, and more. Find them scattered all throughout town at your local bars, carryouts, and drive thrus! appgirlscannabis.com @appgirlscannabis, Facebook: App Girls Cannabis, YouTube: App Girls Cannabis Co.

Ginger Gagne joins the show to talk about the 740 Rescue Kitchen at Hocking College. To learn more about volunteering or donating visit hocking.edu/rescuekitchenConnect with them at 740-753-6315 or [email protected]

Matt Roberts, Special Programs Manager at SOPEC, Community Food Initiative Board Member, Sustainability Enthusiast. Learn more on Instagram @sopec_energy or online at sopec-oh.gov Learn more about the CFI on instagram @communityfoodinitiatives or online at communityfoodinitiatives.org

Ahmed Hamed, award-winning photojournalist and visual storyteller with a passion for street photography and using visual media to advance social causes. Learn more at about.me/hamedahmed Check out @athens_lens on InstagramCheck out his virtual photo exhibition dedicated to the Mount Zion Baptist Church - a cornerstone of the Black community in Athens, Ohio at https://www.artsteps.com/view/64e66cbc063aed2ef99b8d18

Mike Carson, Owner of Mike's Dog Shack, Host of Super Slabs Comics Podcast.Mike's Dog Shack - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tiktok@superslabscomics - Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok

Issac Coblentz, avid gardener @copperweaver | @cannabismuseum | @seohiofiberworksFacebook - Cannabis Museum | Southeast Ohio Fibershed

True Pigments is a social enterprise of Rural Action. Kenny Roberts joins the show to share more about their mission.truepigments.com | @true_pigmentsruralaction.org | @ruralaction

Bob Satmary, Owner of O'Bettys.obettys.com | @obettysredhot

Sam Smathers, Local Legend, Husband, Father, Coach, Mentor, Community Steward, Author.Check out "From Bulldog to Bengal: The Joe Burrow Story Through the Eyes of His Hometown" on amazon.

TJ Hooper, Athens Native and Owner of 740 Audio.740audio.comInstagram - @740AudioFacebook - 740 Audio

Heather joins the show to talk about the Community Makerspace, a social enterprise of Rural Action. Learn more at:Instagram & Facebook: @communitymakerspaceupcycleohio.com

Magic Man Mycology joins the show to share his story. Support him at magicmanmyco.comFind him on Instagram - @magicman.mycology

David Saltzman comes on the show to talk about Bickett And Boone CBD. Find them at bickettandboone.comCheck out Joe Keith Bickett on Instagram @JoeKeithBickettCheck out Joe Keith Bickett's books on Amazon:The Origins of the Cornbread Mafia: A Memoir of SortsThe Cornbread Mafia The Outlaws of Central KentuckyCornbread Mafia The Quest For Freedom: "A Prisoner's Memoir"

Linda Clark, multi-generational Athens Native and Advocate. Check out the Athens County Amateur Radio Association ac-ara.orgCheck out the Women in Athens Facebook page.Check out the Southeast Ohio History Center at southeastohiohistory.org

Talcon Quinn of Living Traditions Athens sharing more about their mission. Find out more information at:Instagram - @livingtraditionsathensFacebook - Living Traditions

Zack Shornick, Owner of Gimmie Gimmie. eatgimmegimme.comInstagram - @eatgimmegimme

Quinn Schalenberg, Athens Native, Licensed Massage Therapist, Owner of Quinn Amorette Ceramics.Instagram - @quinnamoretteceramicsFind her artwork and subscribe to her email list at quinnamoretteceramics.comFacebook - Quinn Schamelnberg, LMTBook an appointment at https://app.squareup.com/appointments/book/LAWRRHDZS7MY1/start

Darrell Leffingwell, owner of Ohio Veteran's Alliance For Medical Cannabis and Green Roots LLC joins the show with Adam Sheff of Coolville Organics.Facebook - Ohio Veteran's Alliance For Medical CannabisInstagram - @greenrootsohioInstagram - @coolvilleorganics

Ronnie Smith of sohioboyzInstagram - @sohioboyzFacebook - Ronnie Smith

Appalachian Girls Cannabis Company founded in Athens County Ohio. Co-founders Matt Osler & Josh Crosier talk shop. Including current Ohio cannabis legislation, their new cannabis drinks, and their roles at ACEnet. Website: appgirlscannabis.comIG: @appgirlscannabisFacebook: App Girls CannabisYouTube: App Girls Cannabis Co.

Zane Summers Owner of 740U LLC740ullc.company.siteInstagram - @wbc_zanesummers

Aaron "DJ A-Roc" Thomas, Owner of A-Roc Entertainment, Over 20 years DJ experience, DJ for Weddings, Formal, Corporate, and College events, Pro DJ for Carnival Cruise Line, iHart Radio DJ, Ohio University Alumni, Over 5,000 hours of On-Air Radio experience.https://www.arocentertainment.comInstagram @djarocohioFacebook A-roc Entertainment