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In this special solo episode of the Imagine Moore Podcast, host Rose Young takes the mic to share her own story. With her scheduled guest sidelined by a last-minute Covid scare, Rose opens up about her journey—from growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, to teaching overseas with DoDEA in Okinawa’s Blue Zone, where crystal-blue waters and Taiko drumming shaped her family’s life, to singing in German opera houses, and finally to finding home in Moore County.

Along the way, Rose reflects on the lessons of 45 years of marriage (“keep trying”), teaching across all four branches of the military, directing musicals, and building a new chapter as an entrepreneur, podcaster, and community leader.

You’ll hear about:

• The “one-year adventure” that turned into 20 years overseas

• What it was like to be the only American in a Taiko drumming group

• How German opera singers forced her to learn their language

• Building Imagine Moore Events, Moore Biz Spots, and this very podcast

• Why she believes every business—and every person—has a story worth sharing

Rose also shares her excitement about becoming President of Kiwanis of the Sandhills and why she’s always writing a special jingle for each of her podcast guests.

It’s a story of persistence, creativity, and community—proof that life rarely goes as planned, but always leads exactly where you’re meant to be.

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