Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! We are joined today by our long-time friend and familiar face around First Southern Nation Bank, Adrienne Correll. Adrienne is the daughter of Jess Correll, mother to two children, the founder of a non-profit organization, and she holds a BA from Stetson University. In the first part of this multi-part episode, Adrienne tells us about her life growing up, dealing with her parent's divorce, and finding her path in life. We learn about the Appalachian Music Project that Adrienne founded, and how she continues to give back to her community despite enduring a devastating loss.

Episode Highlights:

[1:16] "It made us super unpopular with our friends." Adrienne describes her life growing up.

[3:04] After her parents divorced, Adrienne stumbled upon a new passion that would dictate her next steps in life.

[4:55] "We were engaged three months after meeting." We hear how Adrienne met her husband, and how their whirlwind romance ultimately ended in tragedy.

[7:33] "I had no clue." Adrienne explains the overwhelming astonishment she felt when she found out her husband wasn't going to make it, and how she got through the grieving process.

[9:15] In the midst of grieving, Adrienne continues to experience the beauty of life, and she shares some of the positives that have come out of the experience.

[10:49] "It was one of the great loves of his life." We hear how Adrienne was able to carry on the legacy of her late husband while simultaneously giving back to her community.

Episode Resources:

The Appalachian Music Project

MSU Moorhead

Randy Atkinson Episode Part 1

Randy Atkinson Episode Part 2

Randy Atkinson Episode Part 3