Connect Raleigh

Connect Raleigh

By Chuck BeldenSociety & Culture
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Connect Raleigh episodes

  • 4. Dr Holly

    Did you know that there was a desert in Washington state? Me either. But today's guest did.

    Dr. Holly Sullenger is somebody you need to connect with. She is one of the nicest, coolest, smartest, most well connected people in Raleigh and she loves to help others. She's a corporate speaker, trainer and consultant that helps others stay relevant in their field by giving the participants new tools and insights. And if there was ever a time to stay relevant...it's now. She loves helping clients work smarter rather than harder and seeing people have "Lightbulb" and "A-ha!" moments are her true passion.

    In our conversation we talk about the adventures of parenting, leadership development, moving to a new area and not knowing anybody, why she felt Raleigh was the #1 place in the world to move to and so much more.

    Here's where you can Connect to her:

    Dr. Holly Sullenger of Dr. Holly Speaks, PhD, LLC

    Website: https://www.DrHollySpeaks.com
    Linked In: https://www.LinkedIn.com/company/DrHollySpeaks
    Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/DrHollySpeaks
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrHollySpeaks

    Her Favorite places:

    For Outdoor Activities: Lake Johnson, Bond Park, Jordan Lake, downtown Raleigh, downtown Durham.

    Bida Manda: https://www.bidamanda.com/

    Cafe Luna: https://cafeluna.com/

    Pour House: https://thepourhousemusichall.com/

    Red Hat Amphitheater: https://www.redhatamphitheater.com/

    Regency Park: http://www.regencyparkcary.com/


    41 min
  • 3. KeeKee
    Keekee Lennay is a Health and Confidence Coach. She is originally from Detroit Michigan but currently live in Raleigh NC. After leaving a toxic relationship and overcoming domestic violence she decided to take control over her health and life. She has successfully lost over 80lbs, ran a half marathon, and started implementing small changes to her lifestyle to be more healthy and happy. Her passions includes dance, laughing until her stomach hurts, and good music. She is an advocate for women, especially women of color, and one of her strengths is helping them recognize their worth. She shows women that living a healthy lifestyle can be made simple and on their terms. She coaches girls to tap into their authentic self and love the body they live in. Her desires include making an impact in her community and earning a living while doing it. Good food, Chicago stepping, genuine hugs, and Beyonce are the ways to her heart.
    In this chat we talk about she opened her first business during a global pandemic and as a black woman business owner how she navigates all that that comes with that every single day and how her business contributes to the downtown Raleigh community.
    Kee’s favorite places in Raleigh:
    www.NourishRaleigh.com for healthy food and positive vibes
    www.Cloudsbrewing.com for good food, beer and people
    www.Blackfriday.market for one stop shopping from Black owned businesses
    www.Theloungenc.com  home to over 20 fashion, children, self-care, and lifestyle brands, The Lounge also features workstations and bi-weekly Think Tanks and events.
    Connect with Kee:
    @keekeelenay on IG and FB
    @nourish_Raleigh on IG
    @nourish on FB
    @homegurlhangout
    41 min
  • 2. Connecting with Dereck Whittenburg
    Whitt is one of the most revered athletes in North Carolina history. He is a former collegiate basketball player who played for North Carolina State University, where he was a member of the 1982-83 team that won the NCAA national championship. As a star guard he helped lead former coach Jim Valvano's squad to a historic 54-52 victory over heavily-favored University of Houston and clinched the title of game MVP.  
    Dereck was a third-round selection of the Phoenix Suns in the 1983 NBA Draft. He has more than 25 years of college basketball coaching experience and has worked as an analyst for ESPN and as a regional NBA scout for the Utah Jazz. He was an executive producer for "Survive and Advance," a 30 for 30 documentary detailing NC State's 1983 title run. He was also an executive producer for "The Gospel According to Mac," a 30 for 30 documentary about Colorado football coach Bill McCartney.
    Committed to giving back to his community, Whittenburg serves on the Board of Directors for The V Foundation for cancer research. Whittenburg is the co-founder of the Dereck Whittenburg Foundation, with a mission to extend the hands of financial assistance to deserving college students that find themselves facing the hindrance of finance as the barrier to their completion of college degrees. The mantra of The Foundation is "Dream. Believe. Work. Now Finish!"
    Whittenburg is currently employed by the athletic department at his alma mater, serving as Associate Athletic Director for Community Relations and Student Support, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Jim Valvano foundation for cancer research, and holds the position of Director of Basketball Operations at North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C.
    You can connect with Dereck at:
    www.DereckWhittenburg.com
    www.instagram.com/dwhitt1983
    43 min
  • 1: The Re-launch!
    Welcome to episode one of the Connect Raleigh podcast. My simple philosophy is that relationships matter, like really matter. I know super genius right? I actually believe it’s not what you know its who you know. And that’s not an excuse to be lazy or ignorant. And with approximately 70 families a day moving to this area there are a whole lot of relationships just waiting to happen. And a whole lot of people looking to get connected to something bigger than themselves. So I’m here to connect you to the people and places of Raleigh that make this the best place to live in the country! And this is our first episode as we take on this new direction but still bringing you the same great content and the same inspirational stories. In this podcast we will connect you to the people and places of Raleigh and get you connected on a deeper level! Let’s get started!
    9 min
  • 016 Brian Foreman
    Great content right here especially on parenting, leadership, and community activism. Brian is also easily accessible and excited to talk with anybody so please reach out to him directly if you’d like to further discuss any of the content here. Please like, comment, and share this episode!
    51 min
  • Friday Flash w/ Greg Pearlman of Beta Box Labs

    Spend a few minutes learning about and from local Raleigh, NC business owners, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and all around good people.   On Episode 4 Greg Pearlman, Chief Success Officer at BetaBox Learning shares his mission to help learners everywhere uncover and hone their technology skills and how his company is shifting to help children while learning from home. Tune in to see how each of us can support his mission and help the kids!

    16 min
  • 015 Angela Kristin Taylor
    Angela Kristen Taylor is an Integrative Productivity Expert,  the CEO & Founder of Productive Souls and The Limitless Collaborative,  she's an Author, a Speaker and a mom.
    Angela helps ambitious entrepreneurs and sales professionals overcome chaos so they can create the life and business they want. She’s a licensed realtor, certified spiritual healer, integrative nutrition health coach, mom to five kids (and two giant dogs), Disney cartoon & super-hero aficionado, and the creator of The Limitless Collaborative, a one-of-a-kind virtual co-working space created for solopreneurs, micro-businesses, and creators to connect, find community, and get things done.
    50 min
  • Friday Flash w/ Kendra Leonard

    Spend a few minutes learning about and from local Raleigh, NC business owners, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and all around good people.   On Episode 3 Kendra Leonard shares her mission to dress the city with us and opens up about how COVID-19 has impacted the Raleigh small business community.

    15 min
  • 014 Nathaniel Brown on going from Brokenness to Fully Integrated

    This is a special Build it Better Podcast episode where I got to spend some time with my good friend Nathaniel Brown. Nathaniel is the kind of guy that lights up a room and you just feel GOOD after every interaction with him. In this conversation he goes deep as he shares his story of sexual trauma, anger issues, night terrors and going from brokenness to fully integrated. And now, living his best life, he's able to pour it into others as a husband, father, entrepreneur, coach and mentor.

    59 min
  • Flash Friday w/ Kristian Castro

    Spend a few minutes learning about and from local Raleigh, NC business owners, thought leaders, entrepreneurs and all around good people. On Episode 2 Kristian Castro shares his story, what he loves about Raleigh, NC and how we all can help the hospitality industry. 

    10 min

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Connect Raleigh is a podcast about the people and stories that make the Raleigh area a meaningful place to live and work. Hosted by Chuck Belden, each episode features thoughtful conversations with…