Ambitious Appalachia

Ambitious Appalachia

By Katlin Massie, Audrianna Ray, & Ashley BranhamSociety & Culture
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Ambitious Appalachia episodes

  • Episode 7: Appalachian Pride
    **June release postponed due to an unexpected loss. Thank you for your understanding and patience.**
    Listen along as hosts Audri, Ashley, and Katie are joined by special guests Josh Little and Alexis Breeding as they share their experiences growing up in Appalachia. Hear our takes on everything from the Depp v. Heard trial to conversion therapy. We learn how our guests entered their respective career fields and about their call to service. Josh and Alexis discuss their journeys and share their individual experiences as Appalachians within the LGBTQIA+ community. Our guests provide stories of hope, loss, love, service, and so much more.
    Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @AmbitiousAppalachia and follow us on Twitter @AmbitiousAppPod
    Thanks for listening!
    Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
    Fairness Kentucky
    Ban Conversion Therapy KY
    Pikeville Pride
    Queer Kentucky
    1 hr 45 min
  • Episode 6: "The Appalachian Robin Hood - Eric C. Conn"

    Katie, Ashely, and Audri discuss Apple TV's recent documentary series The Big Conn and recount stories from the time of Conn's peak local infamy. Listen along as the hosts discuss Conn's crimes, the documentary series' coverage of Appalachia, and the larger issues at play that allowed this to happen.


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    Thanks for listening!

    1 hr 37 min
  • Episode 5: "Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable" with Guest Victoria Jude

    Hosts Katie, Ashley, and Audri are joined by their very first guest, Victoria. Tune in to learn all about Vicky's personal and professional background, accomplishments, and so much more. Vicky discusses what drives her and how being from Appalachia has impacted her career path.


    Please rate, review, subscribe, and, most importantly, tell your friends if you liked what you heard. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @AmbitiousAppalachia and follow us on Twitter @AmbitiousAppPod

    Thanks for listening!

    1 hr 12 min
  • Episode 4: Hillbilly Days and Interview Ways
    Listen along as Ashley, Katie, and Audri recount stories from the iconic annual Appalachian festival, Hillbilly Days. The hosts also chat about their best practices and experiences with interviewing for their respective previous and current positions. Tune in to the next episode in 2 weeks to meet our very first guest! Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @AmbitiousAppalachia and follow us on Twitter @AmbitiousAppPod Thanks for listening!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Episode 3: Let's Meet Ashley

    Listen along to the 3rd episode of the Ambitious Appalachia podcast! In this episode, you'll get the opportunity to hear from your hosts. We'll also do a deep dive into Ashley’s professional background, her motivations, and inspirations, as well as many personal stories from the hills of Appalachia. Tune in to the next episode to hear Katie's biography. Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked what you heard. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @AmbitiousAppalachia and follow us on Twitter @AmbitiousAppPod Thanks for listening!

    55 min
  • Episode 2: Let's Meet Katie
    In this episode, you'll hear your hosts, Katie, Ashley, and Audri, discuss recent events in their lives and how to deal with change. We will also hear from Katie and get to know more about her professional background, motivations, and inspirations, as well as many personal stories from the hills of Appalachia.
    Tune in to the next week's episode to get to know Ashley.
    Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked what you heard.
    Like us on Facebook, follow us on Instagram @AmbitiousAppalachia, and follow us on Twitter @AmbitiousAppPod
    Most importantly, tell your friends!
    Thank y'all for listening!
    41 min
  • Episode 1: Let's Meet Audri
    Listen along to the inaugural episode of the Ambitious Appalachia podcast!
    In this episode, you'll get the opportunity to meet your hosts Katie, Ashley, and Audri. We'll do a deep dive into Audri's professional background, her motivations, and inspirations, as well as many personal stories from the hills of Appalachia.
    Tune in to the next two episodes to hear biographies on Ashley and Katie. Please rate, review, and subscribe if you liked what you heard.
    Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram @AmbitiousAppalachia and follow us on Twitter @AmbitiousAppPod
    Thanks for listening!
    47 min
  • Ambitious Appalachia -- Sneak Peak

    *Coming Soon*


    A brand new podcast for Appalachia and beyond!
    Katie, Ashley, and Audri, 3 Appalachian Americans, discuss the unique experience of growing up in, living in, and leaving eastern Kentucky, overcoming generational obstacles, and building thriving careers as first-generation young professionals.

    1 min
  • Ambitious Appalachia -- Sneak Peak

    *Coming Soon*


    A brand new podcast for Appalachia and beyond!

    Audri and Katie, two Appalachian Americans, discuss the unique experience of growing up in, living in, and leaving eastern Kentucky, overcoming generational obstacles, and building thriving careers as first-generation young professionals.

    1 min

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Audri, Ashley, and Katie, 3 Appalachian Americans, discuss the unique experience of being from Central Appalachia, overcoming generational obstacles, and building thriving careers as first-generation…