Small Town Secret Sauce

Barton Quigley
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Small Town Secret Sauce

This show is all about empowering you to create the life you want in a small town. Join Barton Quigley as he explores the joys of living a simpler life while succeeding in your business or community organization and overcoming the unique challenges of a smaller population. With inspiring interviews and stories of entrepreneurial success, you will be motivated to take charge and thrive in your small town community. Subscribe and enjoy the show!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 31 Michelline and Jawansa Hall, It's All About Relationships

    #31 Michelline and Jawansa Hall are pillars in the Lynchburg, VA, community and have served it in many, many ways for most of their adult lives. They are such a delightful, loving couple with a huge heart for each other and the good of the folks living in the Hill City.Michelline and Jawansa have worn a number of hats over the years, from their marketing firm, Blackwater Branding, to a variety of roles with local non-profits.  They are another shining example of the spirit of service that is clearly in the Lynchburg water supply.Michelline is currently the Chief Programming Officer for the Academy Center of the Arts but also serves several other non-profits, including the Jubilee Family Development Center, the Poplar Forest's African American Advisory Group, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities, and the Lynchburg Museum System.Jawansa is the Creative Director of the University of Lynchburg and serves this region's Small Business Development Center as the Marketing & Branding Advisor.This episode takes a different path, one focused on their personal relationship. But as you will hear, it's clearly part of the secret sauce for being such an active, fabulous pair of contributions to the community.Enjoy the show!Michelline Hall on InstagramJawansa Hall on InstagramJawansa Hall WebsiteBlackwater BrandingAcademy Center of the ArtsLynchburg Region Small Business Development CenterThe Clifton Strengths Program that they use.Wikipedia Site for Virginia Intermont College, where they attended school.Jubilee Family Development CenterLynchburg Museum SystemVirginia Center for Inclusive CommunitiesPoplar Forest Website---------------❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    59 min

  2. DEC 5

    Ep. 30 Marc Schewel, 4th Generation Family Furniture Retailer & Philanthropist

    My guest is Marc Schewel, whose family name is well-known in Lynchburg and other small to mid-markets across Virginia, North Carolina, and West Virginia, thanks to Schewel’s Home Furniture and its 50+ locations.This family business was founded in 1897, making it one of the oldest furniture retailers in the United States. It is currently owned and operated by Marc and his brother Jack, 4th generation Schewels, along with Marc’s son Matt, the 5th generation.The history of the Schewel family business has been well-documented locally, but that’s not why Marc was suggested as a guest for this show. Jill, a mutual friend and fan of the podcast, is well-connected in Lynchburg and felt that it was actually Marc’s story about his philanthropy and service to the community that was inspiring and worth highlighting. I could not agree more…And that’s why the bulk of this conversation focuses on the power of contributing to others with whatever means you can. Because you not only give, but you also receive, and in wonderful, unexpected ways.Enjoy the show!Schewels Home Funiture WebsiteSchewels Home Furniture on InstagramSchewels Home Furniture on FacebookBook Marc Mentions, "The Short and Tragic Life of Robert Peace: A Brilliant Young Who Left Newark for the Ivy League"---------------❤️ If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.😊 Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    37 min

  3. NOV 14

    Ep. 29 Sue Ott Rowlands, President of Randolph College

    #29 Sue Ott Rowlands is the President of Randolph College, a small Liberal Arts school set on an idyllic campus in Lynchburg, VA.Since arriving in mid-2022, Sue has infused Randolph College with her generous, creative spirit, her passion for the liberal arts, and her love of collaboration and community.And for the 2024-25 academic year, enrollment has reached its highest level since 1969!!! This achievement has caught the attention of many prominent longtime Lynchburg locals and is a source of great pride for Sue and her incredible faculty and staff. I fell in love with Sue the first time we met. She is warm, welcoming, and super easy to talk to. Sue is also insatiably curious and super imaginative in how she approaches life, education, and her role as a leader.I can't wait for you to hear this wide-ranging and uplifting conversation that offers so many tangible takeaways - for navigating organizations, relationships, community, and continued personal growth.Enjoy the show!Randolph College's Website.Randolph College on Instagram.Randolph College on Facebook.Randolph College on YouTube.---------------If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    59 min

  4. OCT 31

    Ep. 28 Dr. James Coleman, a Life of Service to the Community

    #28 Dr. James Coleman wears many, many hats, but every single one of them shares the same fabric - service to his community.This man is a pure being of light who has been serving the fine folks of Lynchburg, VA, for over 3 decades. Dr. Coleman previously held the Chair and Vice Chair positions for Lynchburg's City School Board and served the Lynchburg Planning Commission.He has also played a key role in the local education systems, from Lynchburg's public schools to the Central Virginia Community College and now at the historic Virginia University of Lynchburg, where he holds the positions of Dean of the School of Religion, Faculty Chair, and Professor.And, yes, there's more...Dr. Coleman is also the Senior Pastor at Providence Transformation Church International (Baptist) since 2001. And with his "free time," he volunteers with SIX other organizations!On top of that, Dr. Coleman is running for Lynchburg's city council in this year's election.I invite you to listen to this deep, powerful, inspiring conversation.Enjoy the show!Dr. Coleman's 2024 City Council Candidacy WebsiteLynchburg 2024 Better Together WebsiteProvidence Transformation Church International Website---------------If you believe inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    44 min

  5. OCT 3

    Ep. 27 Elise Spontarelli, Executive Director of Vector Space

    #27 Elise Spontarelli is the Executive Director and co-founder of Vector Space - a non-profit makerspace and community workshop here in Lynchburg, VA, which she and her husband Adam founded back in 2015.A makerspace is quite literally a space in which you can make something. Or, as my tour guide Randy pointed out, at Vector Space, you can make almost anything!This 22,000 square foot shop is filled with every tool, machine, and gizmo a geek like me could ever dream of. Woodworking, blacksmithing, sewing, screen printing, pottery, and on and on and on...It...is...so...COOL!I invite you to enjoy this wide-ranging conversation, not only about Elise and Adam's backstory but also about the transformative power of making something with your hands, especially in today's disconnected digital world.We also discuss the importance of running a non-profit like a business and how to sustainably grow an organization by letting your customers and members help guide its path (in addition to creating something YOU love).Enjoy the show!Vector Space's WebsiteVector Space on InstagramVector Space on FacebookVector Space on YouTubeMake Magazine Founder Dale Dougherty on LinkedInDale Dougherty's Ted Talk "We Are Makers"Adam Savage Book "Every Tool's A Hammer"---------------If you believe that inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    1h 6m

  6. SEPT 19

    Ep. 26 Tori Garris, Creator of the Kids' Show 'Torbee', Slowing Things Down in a Fast-Paced World

    #26 Tori Garris is the creator and star of the sweet, wholesome kids' show Torbee, a program that is all about slowing things down in a fast-paced world.Tori is a transplant, just like me. She and her husband relocated from Chicago to Lynchburg, VA, 5 years ago. Since then, she became inspired to revive her professional acting career and develop a program for children, which launched on YouTube in 2024.This may be a kids' show, but I see so many lessons adults can learn from Torbee, especially rekindling a sense of wonder that we grown-ups have long forgotten. And, as you will hear, Tori has big visions for using this platform, including addressing serious topics in a way that informs children by meeting them where they are. Smart...This show is self-described as Mr. Rogers meets Reading Rainbow meets Sesame Street, while staying engaging enough to stand out amongst the more frenetic children's programming of today. And by staying away from potentially polarizing themes, Torbee truly is a show for all children.I love Tori's heart, and I am excited to share this inspiring and entertaining story with you.Enjoy the show!Torbee's WebsiteTorbee on InstagramTorbee on FacebookTorbee on TikTokBluey, the Kid's Show About DogsAbstract: The Art of Design, Episode with Cas HolmanBook: Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.---------------If you believe that inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    56 min

  7. SEPT 5

    Ep. 25 Changing the Futures of Underserved Youth, with Dr. Sterling Wilder, Executive Director of Jubilee Family Development Center

    #25 Dr. Sterling Wilder is the founder and Executive Director of Jubilee Family Development Center in Lynchburg, VA. The center is celebrating 25 years of serving the community's underserved youth.Dr. Wilder and Jubilee immediately caught my attention when researching Lynchburg as a potential new home for my wife and me because of our desire to get more involved in the community. And when I decided to create a podcast all about individuals making a meaningful impact in their small towns, THIS interview was high on my list.   Even from 3,000 miles away, with social media as my only lens, I could feel the passion, drive, and vision that this beautiful soul has for improving the futures of at-risk youth in a way that dramatically changes their lives forever.If people are our greatest resource, as I believe they are, then Sterling is making an investment when and where it counts, and I could not be a bigger fan.Enjoy the show!Jubilee Family Development Center's WebsiteJubilee on InstagramJubilee on Facebook---------------If you believe that inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    44 min

  8. AUG 22

    Ep. 24 Our Story, One Year Later

    #24 On today's show, I am going to tell the We Story, one year later, about what happened over the last 12 months since my wife Amy and I decided to burn the boats and trade San Francisco, our home for 24 years, for a small town in Central Virginia with no established network or jobs lined up. Are we crazy? Sort of, but in the most fun kind of way! 🥳Our journey is still unfolding in Lynchburg, VA. However, on our first anniversary of moving here, we stopped to reflect on all we had done and how much our lives had changed. It was something to behold.When you are in the weeds of a massive undertaking, it can be easy to focus on how far you have to go. But when you pause and recognize how far you've come, it can change your entire outlook.Enjoy the show!---------------If you believe that inspiring stories like this can empower others to create meaningful lives and impact the world, join the Small Town Secret Sauce Patreon Community and become an ambassador for possibility.Thanks for listening! Please be sure to follow the show and leave a review!

    14 min
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This show is all about empowering you to create the life you want in a small town. Join Barton Quigley as he explores the joys of living a simpler life while succeeding in your business or community organization and overcoming the unique challenges of a smaller population. With inspiring interviews and stories of entrepreneurial success, you will be motivated to take charge and thrive in your small town community. Subscribe and enjoy the show!

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