Life of Plenty

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The pressures of life hit us from all angles the moment our feet hit the floor in the mornings. We are always looking to give "plenty" of ourselves to those around us. This elevates not only us, but them as well every day. Join Plenty Bookshop's Ashley Michael and Lisa Uhrik for the Life of Plenty podcast as they discuss the "plenty" that we get from books

  1. Feb 24

    eBooks & Our Book Challenge

    On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, hear the new and exciting book challenge put on by the Plenty Downtown Bookshop, and see how you can earn yourself some points! Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today!

    17 min

  2. Feb 19

    Raising Money & Enjoying Excellent Music At The Same Time

    Join Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michaels as they discuss how you can help raise money for a good cause while also enjoying some incredible music from local teachers at the same time. Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today!

    5 min

  3. Jan 19

    Lisa Uhrik & Ashley Michael Discuss The Decline Of Reading In Families & What Benefit Reading Brings

    On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael discuss the sharp decline in reading amongst families across the United States. They discuss what family reading can do for children's growth as well as the multitude of benefits it can bring to families as a whole. Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today!

    23 min

  4. Jan 14

    Lisa Uhrik And Ashley Michael Discuss Children's Books & Self-Care Literature

    On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, hosts Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael discuss the world of children's books, and how finding a good book for your child can make all the difference in their life. They also talk about self-care literature, and how it can make an instant impact on your every day life! Listen To The Life of Plenty Podcast Today!

    47 min

  5. 11/12/2025

    Lisa Uhrik & Ashley Michael Interview One Another About Their Favorite Books Of 2025!

    On this episode of the Life of Plenty podcast, Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Michael interview one another about the books they've been reading all of 2025! They give suggestions and go into depth on the fun and exciting world of reading! Listen To The Life of Plenty Podcast Today!

    23 min

  6. 09/24/2025

    Lettie Collier Joins Lisa Uhrik & Ashley Michael Discuss Their History Together & Much More

    In this episode of Life of Plenty, Lettie Collier joins hosts Lisa Uhrik and Ashley Micheals to share her lifelong love of reading. She talks about growing up speaking Spanish, learning to read in English, and falling in love with books like Little House on the Prairie, The Baby-Sitters Club, and Judy Blume. Lettie shares how she’s fostered a reading culture in her home with her sons and discusses her book club, the Literary Libation Society. She also highlights her current favorite authors—including Joan Didion, Jane Austen, and V.C. Andrews—and offers recommendations for deep, thoughtful readers. Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today!

    24 min

  7. 09/17/2025

    Ashley Michael And Cici England Discuss All Things Books

    Ashley Michael sits down with Cigi England to talk about her journey to Tennessee, her passion for books, and her growing impact on the Cookeville community. Cigi reflects on how her love of reading has guided her entrepreneurial path. The two discuss the creation of The Exceptional Bean—a non-profit coffee shop built entirely through local support to employ individuals with special needs—and the boutique and antique offerings Cigi has cultivated. They also dive into the books that inspire their work, including Shopkeeping by Peter Miller and We Might Just Make It After All by Elyce Arons. Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today!

    24 min

  8. 08/27/2025

    Ann Kjellberg & Calvin Crosby Discuss All Things Reading

    Two very special guests join The Life Of Plenty podcast! Ann Kjellberg is a co-founder of The New York Times Book Review, award winning journalist, and writer/editor. Calvin Crosby, an independent bookstore and nonprofit founder for work with indigenous people from Utah, while also starting the California Independent Bookstore Association. Both guests join the show to discuss how they're related to the world of books, where their love for books came from, and all of the exciting and special things they've been able to accomplish in their illustrious careers! Listen To The Life Of Plenty Podcast Today!

    29 min
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The pressures of life hit us from all angles the moment our feet hit the floor in the mornings. We are always looking to give "plenty" of ourselves to those around us. This elevates not only us, but them as well every day. Join Plenty Bookshop's Ashley Michael and Lisa Uhrik for the Life of Plenty podcast as they discuss the "plenty" that we get from books

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  • Creator
    News Talk 94.1
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stonecom Cookeville LLC
  • Show Website
    Life of Plenty