Lanie Chase (@cackling_crow) is a 20-year-old artist building Cackling Crow one market at a time. She talks about what it really looks like to grow a handmade business—burning through early designs, packing her car with 20+ hats, getting rained out, and still showing up the next weekend. This conversation gets into the unfiltered side of small business: why going in person beats DMs, how wineries became her growth strategy, and why staying small and hands-on matters more than scaling fast. It’s practical, honest, and grounded in real experience.Theme Music: “Bag of Bones” by Fight For The Users. Used with permission.

Lance Hanbey is the lead minister at Unicoi Christian Church and a Navy Reserve chaplain. He shares his journey into ministry, what it’s really like to pastor through life’s highest and lowest moments, and how faith has shaped his leadership and sobriety. The conversation covers serving families at Arlington National Cemetery, celebrating nearly a decade of sobriety, and learning to hold plans loosely. Learn more at unicoichristianchurch.com.

Theme Music: “Bag of Bones” by Fight For The Users. Used with permission.

In this episode, Leah sits down with Adam Jasenak, president and head coach of Johnson City Rugby, Army veteran, and stay-at-home dad. Adam explains rugby in simple terms, breaks down common misconceptions, and shares how he helped rebuild and lead the local club with clear direction and competitive goals. They discuss leadership, discipline, community, and why showing up matters—even on the days you don’t feel like it. Adam also shares how adults and kids can get involved in rugby locally. Visit www.johnsoncityrugby.com for more information.

Theme Music: “Bag of Bones” by Fight For The Users. Used with permission.

Dave McAuley is the founder of Summit Leadership Foundation in Johnson City. He shares his journey from radio DJ and furniture store owner to nonprofit and church leader. We talk about the power of connecting leaders, why no one succeeds alone, founder syndrome, Trinity Grace Farm, and raising the next generation of leaders. If you care about community, legacy, and meaningful leadership, this conversation is for you.

Theme Music: “Bag of Bones” by Fight For The Users. Used with permission.

In this first episode, Leah sits down with Beth Jenks and Jessica Patrone, the owners of Pro Compounding Pharmacy. They discuss their paths into compounding pharmacy, what personalized medicine actually means, and what they see daily in women dealing with hormone changes, perimenopause, sleep issues, anxiety, and aging. The conversation focuses on practical experience, education gaps in healthcare, and why individualized care matters. Visit their website at: https://www.procompounding.com/

Theme Music: “Bag of Bones” by Fight For The Users. Used with permission.

In this opening episode, Leah introduces the heart behind the Leah Vanity Podcast. What started as a desire to be better listeners and more present with the people around them has become a space for honest, unfiltered conversations. They share a bit about their life as business owners, creatives, parents, and a husband-and-wife team, and why community, connection, and listening well matter—especially when people find themselves in new places or seasons of life. This podcast is about real people, real stories, and taking time to listen.

Theme Music: “Bag of Bones” by Fight For The Users. Used with permission.