What does it take for a community to truly thrive? It starts with people coming together around a shared vision.

In this episode of Make Your Remarkable, host Philip Bernardi sits down with Katie Williams, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Tourism at the Classic Center and Executive Director of Visit Athens, to explore how unity fuels economic development, strengthens local communities, and creates places where people want to live, work, and visit.

Katie shares her unique perspective on the powerful connection between tourism, collaboration, and community growth, offering insight into how businesses, organizations, and civic leaders can accomplish more when they work together. Whether you're passionate about community development, leadership, or creating meaningful connections, this conversation is an inspiring reminder that remarkable communities are built through unity.

Join us for a conversation about leadership, collaboration, and the lasting impact of working together for a common purpose.

What does unity look like when life doesn't go according to plan?

In this episode of Make Your Remarkable, Charlie Fleming sits down with David and Lindsey Pollack for an honest conversation about faith, family, resilience, and the strength that comes from walking through life's greatest joys and toughest challenges together.

From navigating unexpected adversity to serving others through the Pollack Family Foundation, David and Lindsey share how unity has shaped their marriage, strengthened their family, and inspired a life of purpose. Their story is a powerful reminder that we were never meant to face life's seasons alone—and that when we stand together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of others.

Join us for an encouraging conversation about choosing faith, embracing purpose, and discovering the remarkable impact of unity.

What happens when people, organizations, and businesses come together around a shared purpose? Incredible things.

In this episode of Make Your Remarkable, host Neil Stevens sits down with Peter Rooney, President of Youth Academy, to explore how unity transforms communities. Peter shares inspiring stories of collaboration, servant leadership, and the lasting impact that's possible when we choose to work together instead of apart.

Whether you're passionate about strengthening your community, leading with purpose, or simply making a difference where you are, this conversation is a powerful reminder that meaningful change is rarely the work of one person—it happens when we unite around a common mission.

Tune in for an encouraging conversation about leadership, partnership, and the remarkable things that happen when we come together.

At Oconee State Bank, we believe remarkable lives are built not just by what we accomplish, but by how we influence others along the way.

In Episode 10 of Make Your Remarkable, we're honored to welcome Jeff Hancher for a conversation on The Responsibility of Influence. Jeff shares insights on leading with intention, earning trust, and recognizing that every interaction—big or small—is an opportunity to positively mark the lives of others.

This episode is a reminder that influence isn't about having the loudest voice in the room. It's about showing up with authenticity, serving others well, and being intentional about the legacy you're creating.

Because the most remarkable people aren't those who seek influence—they're the ones who use it responsibly.

What happens when care becomes more than a value—it becomes a way of life?

In this episode of Make Your Remarkable, Clint Hutcheson shares how intentional care for people can strengthen teams, deepen relationships, and create lasting impact throughout a community. Join us for an inspiring conversation on leadership, service, and why caring well may be one of the most powerful ways we leave our mark.

Blake Underwood joins Charlie Fleming for a meaningful conversation about what it truly means to be trusted with what matters. From relationships and leadership to the weight of responsibility that comes with serving others well, Blake shares thoughtful perspective on earning trust, stewarding influence, and showing up with consistency when it counts most. Whether in business, family, or community, trust isn’t given lightly—and this episode explores what it takes to honor it well.

In this episode of Make Your Remarkable, we sit down with Erin Thompson Podvin, Executive Director of Family Connection–Communities in Schools of Athens, to talk about the power of collaboration and what it takes to help a community truly thrive. Erin shares how connecting people, removing barriers for families and students, and empowering residents creates lasting impact across Athens.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How community connections remove barriers for families and students
• Building confidence and self-efficacy in residents
• Leadership through connecting people and ideas
• Finding balance between leadership, work, and family

Learn more about their work: ⁠Family Connection–Communities in Schools of Athens⁠

In this episode of Make Your Remarkable, we sit down with Anna and Jon Richt to talk about marriage, careers, faith, and what it really means to do life as a team. From high school sweethearts to building careers, raising a family, and leading others. They share how communication, faith, and supporting each other have shaped their journey.

Jon shares his coaching journey and leadership philosophy as the head football coach at Prince Avenue Christian. Anna discusses her career as a content creator and Realtor in the Athens area, building her career while supporting their family and Jon’s coaching schedule. Together, they discuss teamwork in marriage, balancing careers and family, setting boundaries, and why communication is the foundation of every strong team.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• Marriage and teamwork with faith as a foundation

• Building a career and personal brand that balances work and family aspirations

• Creating healthy rhythms at home and at work

In this episode of Make You Remarkable, we sit down with Kolby Branch, baseball player and emerging leader, to talk about what it really means to pursue greatness without losing sight of the people around you.

Kolby shares how collaboration shapes winning teams, why transitions test your leadership, and how caring deeply for others is not weakness — it’s strength.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Navigating leadership transitions with humility and confidence
• Why collaboration fuels both performance and culture
• What it means to truly care about your teammates while still chasing excellence

This conversation is about more than baseball. It’s about becoming the kind of leader who elevates others while striving for personal greatness and understanding that the two are not in competition.

In this episode of Make You Remarkable, we talk with Nina Burkdoll, a trusted realtor who knows that remarkable begins on the inside. Nina gets candid about what it really takes to build trust — with yourself and with others — and how that foundation transforms the way you live and do business.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Building trust with yourself — confronting insecurities and showing up confident, grounded, and true to who you are.
• Honesty with clients, even when it’s difficult — why telling the truth matters more than saying what people want to hear.
• Serving through socials — focusing on how you genuinely help others by overcoming nerves around perception.

Whether you're in sales, leadership, or simply striving to show up more authentically, Nina’s insights will encourage you to lead with truth, serve with purpose, and make trust the standard.