Best Laurel Moore Podcasts (2025)

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EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Laurel Elam and Scott Doyle (September 2025) 19:45

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EP144 From Checklists to Real-Time Data: The QA Evolution at RESNET🄬 With Scott Doyle and Laurel Elam (September 2025) “If you’re a professional and the rules of your profession change, you can’t afford not to keep up.” — Scott Doyle In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn sits down with two long-time leaders at RESNET🄬: Laurel Elam…

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EP143 Sweat Equity Meets Smart Energy: Inside a Habitat Zero Energy Ready Build with Kevin L. Smith (July 2025) 25:45

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“When you're in construction, you're just building sticks and bricks—until you understand how a house actually performs.” – Kevin Smith In this episode of RESTalk, Bill sits down with Kevin L. Smith, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County, to explore a groundbreaking project: the Bennett Point Phase 1 homes, which earned both ENERGY STAR …

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EP142 Home Efficiency by the Numbers: Highlights from the 2025 RESNET® Report with Ryan Meres (June 2025) 25:05

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“RESNET members are now touching about a third of all new single-family homes. That’s a big number — and it’s only growing.” -Ryan Meres In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes back Ryan Meres, Programs Director at RESNET®, to explore the key insights from the 2025 HERS® Rated Homes Data Trends Report. This sixth annual edition reveals…

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EP141 Ventilation, Codes & Comfort: What Builders Need to Know Now with Patrick Nielsen 22:38

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"As homes get tighter, ventilation isn't optional—it's essential." — Patrick Nielsen In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn sits down with Patrick Nielsen, Global Technical Products Manager at Broan-NuTone, to discuss the evolving world of home ventilation. With over two decades of experience, Patrick walks us through the major drivers shaping…

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EP140 The Future of QA at RESNET®: Automation, Oversight, and ENERGY STAR Updates with Scott Doyle 26:09

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"You can’t manage what you can’t measure." — Peter Drucker In this insightful episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes Scott Doyle, RESNET’s Managing Director of Quality Assurance (QA), for a comprehensive update on what’s ahead in the world of RESNET QA®. Scott unpacks the most significant changes hitting the registry, Chapter 9 standards, and…

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EP139 Concrete Innovations: The Story of Arizona’s First 3D-Printed Home with Jason Barlow 30:18

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"Innovation is taking two things that exist and putting them together in a new way." — Tom Freston In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, Bill Spohn sits down with Jason Barlow, former President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona, to discuss a groundbreaking achievement in homebuilding—the first 3D-printed concrete home in Arizona. Jaso…

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EP138 From Learning to Leading: How the ELC Fellows Are Transforming the Industry with Jennifer Goldberg, Dorian Gothard and Alex Haworth 31:55

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"Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other." – John F. Kennedy In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes the 2025 Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) fellows—Jennifer Goldberg, Dorian Gothard, and Alex Haworth—for an insightful discussion on their career journeys, experiences at the RESNET conference, and their visions for th…

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Inside RESNET®: Quality Assurance, Collaboration , and Impact with Ryan Moore, Jordi Kimbrough, and Michael Matthews 28:40

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“Excellence is never an accident. It results from high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution, and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities." – Aristotle (adapted interpretation) In this insightful episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn interviews three key members of RESNET's team.: Ryan Moore, Jordi Kimbrough in Qua…

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EP136 Your Guide to RESNET® 2025: Tracks, Events, and Exciting Updates with Clara Hedrick 19:12

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Networking is not about just connecting people. It’s about connecting people with ideas and opportunities -Michele Jennae In this episode of RESTalk, Bill Spohn chats with Clara Hedrick, Lead Events Coordinator for RESNET®, to discuss the upcoming 2025 RESNET® Conference. Clara shares the event details, which is set to take place from January 26-29…

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EP135 RESTalk Rewind 2024: Milestones, Innovations, and the Road Ahead with Bill Spohn 38:01

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"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." – Eleanor Roosevelt Welcome to a special episode of RESTalk: "Best of RESTalk 2024"! This year has been transformative for RESNET® and the residential energy efficiency industry. From setting bold goals to launching innovative tools and forming impactful collaborations, 2024 h…

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EP134 Boosting Efficiency: How RESNET®’s QA App Is Transforming the Industry with Kiro Bondarev, Kelvin Abong and Billy Giblin 30:31

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Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. – Benjamin Franklin In this episode of RESTalk, Bill Spohn speaks with three guests to discuss the RESNET® QA app, an innovative tool designed to streamline the quality assurance process for home energy ratings. Bill is joined by Billy Giblin…

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EP133 Bridging the Gap: The Future of Energy Code Compliance with RESNET® HERS® Raters with Mark Johnson and Steve Baden 32:02

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Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice. Anton Chekhov In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn talks with Mark Johnson from the International Code Council (ICC) and Steve Baden from RESNET® about a new collaboration to enhance energy code compliance. They discuss the growing complexities of energy codes, particularl…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 166 - Appalachian Re-entry with Aaron Poynter 1:05:13

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Continuing Recovery Month! In this episode Neil and Will sit down with the Director of Reentry and Employment Services Branch of the Commonwealth of Kentucky - Mr. Aaron Poynter. Led by Aaron, Kentucky’s Reentry program is getting national attention for its success and rapid adoption. From a Police Officer to Workforce Development, Aaron has built …

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Ep 132 From 360K to 1 Million: RESNET®’s Vision for the Future with Scott Doyle and Ryan Meres 26:14

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Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort. John Ruskin In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn is joined by Scott Doyle and Ryan Meres from RESNET® to discuss their ambitious goal of achieving one million ratings annually by 2028. The conversation begins with an overview of RESNET®'s significant progress, which…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 165 - ERC Fellow (and Hosts) "Spin and Chat" with Sasha Nelson, John Bristol and Christine Rambo 1:30:18

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It's a Rocky Mountain High with the monthly Economic Recovery Corps Fellows "Spin and Chat!" In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with ERC Fellow Sasha Nelson and Hosts John Bristol with the Routt County Economic Development Partnership and Christine Rambo with the Northwest Colorado Development Council. As a region that has a history of coal pr…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 164 - Appalachia's "Silent Killer" with Dr. Daniel Moore and Sarah Laurel 51:41

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It's National Recovery Month! In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Dr. Daniel Moore and Sarah Laurel, two experts on chronic hepatitis C (HCV) and the link to injection drug use. While not from the region, they speak specifically about the health effects of this in Appalachia. Leading into National Recovery Month in September, the numbers o…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 163 - "Friday Night Lights" in the Mountains of Appalachia with Coach John Hines 52:46

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It's the most wonderful time of the year...it's football time in the Mountains! You can smell it in the air! In our annual kickoff to football episode, Neil and Will sit down with an icon in High School Mountain Football lore - Coach John Hines. In a turn of events of the past year, Coach Hines left a storied tradition he built in one small communi…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 162 - Mick Flips the Script on Appalachia Meets World (Part 1) 22:55

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In this episode - it's totally different! (Sorry for the hiatus last week - a bit of a reprieve for the end of summer) This episode is not like the others...Neil and Will get the tables turned and become the interviewees. Mick flips the script and allows the listeners to get to know Neil and Will a little better and see how they think in general, a…

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EP131 HERS Ratings Unveiled: Insights into America's Energy-Efficient Homes with Ryan Meres 24:54

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The greatest value of a picture is when it forces us to notice what we never expected to see. John Tukey In this episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn welcomes his most frequent guest, RESNET staff member, Ryan Meres, to discuss the latest trends in the 2024 edition of the HERS-rated homes. This report, created as an initiative of the RESNET Supplier…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 161 - Throwback in honor of CMH in Appalachia with Corduroy Brown! 44:50

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This episode is a throwback in honor of the last "Country Music Highway Tribute Show" of the year (put on by Shaping Our Appalachian Region - or SOAR)!! The final CMH Tribute Show is taking place in Ashland, KY on August 2nd and 3rd! One of the headliners is an old guest of ours - Corduroy Brown! If you didn't listen to the episode previously, we g…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 160 - A Twist on the Appalachian Dumpling 24:57

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In this special episode Neil and Will reveal a story published by West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Immigrants were a major part of forming what we now know as Appalachia. The guys venture into Wheeling West Virginia to bring a story to life that has been part of the culture in Wheeling for over 100 years. Take a listen as they describe the twist …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 159 - ERC Fellow (and Host) "Spin and Chat" (in Appalachia) with Gaby Seltzer and Bret Sweet 1:17:50

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It's the monthly Economic Recovery Corps Fellow "Spin and Chat!" In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with the ERC Fellow Gaby Seltzer and surprise guest Bret Sweet of the City of Antioch, CA. This is the first interview with a Fellow and their Host! Hear them both describe the ERC process and their reasoning behind deciding to pursue the path o…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 158 - "Pastology" in Appalachia with Claudean Oakley 31:05

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Claudean Oakley a past nursing director, naturalist and wellness expert that has written a book "Pastology", about not letting your past predict your future. More specifically, it was an opportunity for her to remind Appalachians, they are becoming highly esteemed; they appreciate their surroundings, cult…

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EP130 RESNET 2025 Preview: Celebrating 30 Years and 4 Million Homes With Clara Hedrick 16:30

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Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people. Steve Jobs Bill Spohn welcomes RESNET staff member Clara Hedrick to discuss the upcoming RESNET 2025 conference. Clara, the lead events coordinator for RESNET, shares her excitement about the event and details her responsibilities. The conference is scheduled f…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 157 - Nostalgia and "Lightning Bugs" in Appalachia with Lynn Faust 1:05:19

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Lynn Faust a self trained expert on Fireflies...or Lightning Bugs as she prefers to keep it - some would even say she's the "Lightning Bug Lady." From caring for her children in her 30's in a cabin in Elkmont Tennessee to being one of the most reputable firefly experts in the world, Lynn's passion has tak…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 156 - Throwback Juneteenth Celebration in Appalachia 45:47

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In this episode we're having a throwback Friday (while Neil's on vacation) to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday. It's a throwback with DeJuana Thompson as she talks about the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute that enlightens each generation about civil and human rights in Appalachia and beyond. It works to explore our common past and work together…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 155 - ERC Fellow "Spin and Chat" (in Appalachia) with George Williams 1:03:20

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In this monthly Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow "Spin and Chat," Neil and Will sit down with George Williams - someone who calls overseas home just as much as the states and current Fellow in Cleveland Ohio. Hear from George as he describes his role with the Fund for our Economic Future - a creative space for philanthropic funders and civic le…

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EP129 Empowering Builders: RESNET's Push for Water and Energy Efficiency With Paulette McGhie and Ryan Meres 28:40

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"In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught." — Baba Dioum In the latest episode of RESTalk podcast, Bill Spohn hosts Paulette McGhie and Ryan Meres to discuss RESNET®'s innovative approaches to water, carbon, and building codes. Paulette McGhie, who recently …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 154 - "Fall Back Friday" at the Laurel Cove Music Festival! 50:11

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This is a "Fall Back Friday" episode celebrating the Laurel Cove Music Festival that is happening this weekend (June 7th and 8th)...if you're near Pineville, KY definitely check it out (although it's sold out this year)! This episode is from last year with Jon Grace, the Bell County Tourism Director and Organizer of the Festival. Take a listen (it …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 153 - Connecting the Past (Festival) to the Present in Appalachia with the KMLF 15:45

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In this (different) episode you'll hear a piece from "Inside Appalachia" about the Grand March of the 2023 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival. You'll also hear an acceptance speech from an "Honorary Director" of the 2024 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival - it might give you an idea of just how people from the community feel about the KMLF. We've spo…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 152 - A Country Music (Highway) Tribute in Appalachia with Kirsten Wilburn and Kristin Brown Norman of SOAR 53:37

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Readin, Rightin, Route 23!! THE COUNTRY MUSIC HIGHWAY! In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Kirsten Wilburn and Kristin Brown Norman of Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) to talk about the Country Music Highway - or Route 23! Kentucky's Country Music Highway has produced more stars per square mile than any stretch of roadway in the world.…

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EP128 Building the Future: The Rise of Build-to-Rent Housing With Thomas Cochran and Laurel Elam 25:51

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"Build-to-rent isn't just about providing a place to live; it's about crafting communities where flexibility and convenience meet modern living standards." In this episode of the RESTalk podcast, host Bill Spohn welcomed returning guest Laurel Elam and new participant Thomas Cochran. The discussion primarily centered on the burgeoning trend of buil…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 151 - Behind the "Festival" in Appalachia with Samantha North and Shannon Elliott 45:45

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It's almost FESTIVAL SEASON in Appalachia!!! In this episode Will and (sans) Neil sit down with Pineville Schools. Through the Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL) Program Samantha North and Shannon Elliott applied for a grant through the Smithsonian Institute to allow a group of students to produce a documentary about the Kentucky Mountain Laur…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 150 - ERC Fellow "Spin and Chat" (in Appalachia) with Mick Thornton 1:07:12

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In this inaugural (and monthly) Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow "Spin and Chat," Neil and Will sit down with Mick Thornton - a self described builder of things and current Fellow in San Juan County, Utah. In a previous episode (episode 139) Nathan Ohle, President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council, explained the purpose …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 149 - Backwoods Moonshine Museum (in Appalachia) with Donnie Benton and Teresa Mays 29:42

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In this episode Will and (minus) Neil sit down with the "Beattyville Hillbillies!" Donnie Benton and Teresa Mays are the founders of the Backwoods Moonshine Museum in Appalachia Kentucky - a stop on the "Moonshine Trail." While the Bourbon Trail is often thought of when thinking Kentucky, the Moonshine Trail is more on the Appalachian side of the s…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 148 - An Appalachian Appetizer Champion (and another Throwback Appalachian Foodways)! 54:37

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Sorry for missing last week...we had a few technical (and timing) difficulties...but, like BBN (and poltergeist) - WE'RE BACK!! In this episode, Neil and Will throw it back to their favorite Appalachian Food episode of all time, with the "King of Country Ham" - Allan Benton! We also discuss the Appalachian Appetizer Final Four and who was crowned t…

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Symone Salvino 1:10:53

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Send us a text Symone Salvino from Sincerely Symone is the guest of this informative episode. She has a full-service marketing firm but specializes in social media content and photography. Symone shares her wisdom to help others grow in their careers. We discussed how she got into public relations to how she founded her own thriving business. Pleas…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 147 - Throwback Food and an Appetizer Bracket in Appalachia! 1:16:40

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In this episode Neil and Will throwback to a previous "food" episode with Melissa Booth Hall of the Southern Foodways Alliance (SFA). First though, they spend some time breaking down the Sweet Sixteen of Appalachian Appetizers! The Final Four has been set, take a listen to find out what has made the list. The guys also talk about how food is a unit…

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EP127 Energizing Change: Advocates Power Up Policy at the RESNET Policy Forum With Robert Pegues and Carl Chidlow 24:44

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"Advocacy is the mirror reflecting the voices of the community into the corridors of power." - Unknown In today’s podcast we cover the topic of advocacy and public policy in the context of the residential energy sector learning from our guests Robert Pegues, General Manager of Technical Delivery at US Ecologic, and RESNET board member, and Carl Chi…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 146 - "The Central Appalachians" with Mark Hendricks 36:52

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In this episode, AMW sits down with Mark Hendricks a photo journalist who recently completed a stunning book dedicated to the Appalachian Mountains. In the book - "The Central Appalachians - Mountains of the Chesapeake", Mark dedicates almost a decade of his life to document the amazing aspects of one of the most diverse mountain ranges in the worl…

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EP126 From Audits to Advocacy: Trailblazing Women in Energy Efficiency with Sharla Riead and Emelie Cuppernell-Glitch 25:39

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"I never dreamed about success. I worked for it." - Estée Lauder We welcome Sharla Riead, Lead Instructor at Energy Smart Institute and Emelie Cuppernell Glitch, VP Programs at Performance Systems Development to focusing on the recognition of women in the HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating industry. Sharla shares her extensive background, begi…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 145 - The "Industrial Commons" in Appalachia with Molly Hemstreet 44:21

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In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Molly Hemstreet the Co-Executive Director of the Industrial Commons - reviving the historic textile district in North Carolina one social enterprise at a time. The Industrial Commons founds and scales employee owned social enterprises and industrial cooperatives, and support frontline workers to build a …

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 144 - "Reimagine Appalachia" with Dana Kuhnline 43:43

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Dana Kuhnline, a senior program director for Reimagine Appalachia - a broad and inclusive coalition of individuals and organizations based in Appalachia. Hear from Dana as she describes what Reimagine Appalachia is all about and how there efforts are making an impact on the region. While the word "reimagi…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 143 - "The Great Cookie Contest" in Appalachia with Lynne Fugate 36:06

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It's Cookie Season Ya'll! In this episode and in celebration of Women's History Month, Neil and Will sit down with Lynne Fugate the CEO of the Girl Scouts of the Appalachians. It's not just about the cookies - hear her talk about the impact the organization makes on young girls and communities. Then take some time and try all the cookies and figure…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 142 - March Madness: An Appalachian Throwback 41:12

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It's March, so that means one thing - no, it's not the start of spring - no, it's not daylight savings time (spring forward) - it's getting into "March Madness." In light of the upcoming tournament we are just having a throwback episode this week - with an Appalachian born coaching phenom that came from the mountains and has been on the career coll…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 141 - "Coming Home to Appalachia" for the SEKYAAMCC with Emily Hudson 39:24

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In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Emily Hudson the Executive Director and Founder of the Southeast Kentucky African American Museum and Cultural Center (SEKYAAMCC). Born and raised in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, Emily explains what led her away and what eventually brought her back to the place she has always called "home." In light of…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 140 - For Young People, By Young People in (Generation) West Virginia with Alex Weld 39:43

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Alex Weld, the Executive Director of Generation West Virginia - a statewide organization for and by young people who understand that while finding a path isn't easy, it's easier if they navigate the hurdles together. Having several initiatives as a focus, the main goal is to retain and attract young peopl…

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EP125 QA in Your Pocket How a Mobile App is Empowering RESNET HERS Ratings with Cassandra Wright, Leo Jansen and Billy Giblin 30:31

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The best way to predict your future is to create it. - Abraham Lincoln Data is king, they say. How can the RESNET Quality Assurance (QA) app's data insights revolutionize how we rate energy-efficient homes? Imagine a world where getting your home energy rating was made easier by using a smartphone app. Is that the future the RESNET QA app promises?…

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Appalachia Meets World Episode 139 - International Economic Development (in Appalachia) with Nathan Ohle 33:47

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In this episode Neil and Will sit down with an expert in international connection and well-being, Nathan Ohle, the President and CEO of the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). He gives his thoughts on the impacts of economic development in general, but also describes what it means to be an economic developer. He also goes a little de…

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Send us a text Katie Emma is a bubbly soul who loves drawing comics for people. She speaks to what it's like to transfer to being an independent artist in this fun and enlightening episode. Please, check out her work. My portfolio: https://www.katie-emma.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/trulyavaporeon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owlburrow…