In this episode of Outer Banks Raw, Fitness Personal Trainers and owners of Next Level Fitness, Kate Rupert & Mariyan Todorov, share their intense passion and constantly-growing knowledge of building better bodies and minds.

Kate and Mario will talk about the three pillars of fitness, yo-yo diets, metabolic rate, and how they use science in their teachings, and they'll debunk a few myths that may interfere with our daily fitness goals.

This a very energetic, informative episode that will inspire anyone who wants to start a new year resolution plan and everyone already practicing healthy living. Enjoy!

Join Chef Wes and Outer Bank's local, All-Natural professional bodybuilder Levi Burge on this informative yet fun episode!

Levi has been Chef Wes's trainer for 14 years, and in today's episode, they will talk about some of their real and fun experiences training together.

Levi also will give us insights into a sustainable, healthy lifestyle that anyone can start at any age and have for life.

This podcast is directed and co produced by Edible Photography & Marketing OBX & Chef Wes Stepp.

USA Navy Veteran and Bikini Body Builder Deborah Brackenridge helps Chef Wes to kick off Outer Banks Raw's health and lifestyle series.

Join Deb and Chef Wes in this casual, informative conversation about balancing their life after 50 by integrating exercise and nutrition into their schedules.

Visitors and locals in the Outer Banks would agree that if you have not tried a Duck Donuts donut, you haven't lived!

While these yummy treats are well-known by foodies, many don't know the story behind them.

Find out how this brand went from Duck to Saudi Arabia and other places worldwide directly from Rus DiGilio, owner and founder of Duck Donuts.

If you love coffee, food and wine, you will enjoy this episode! Local entrepreneurs Laura and Phil Wayland tell the story on how they became owners of seven stores in the Outer Banks. A fun, casual conversation that will inspire the entrepreneur on you!

On the first episode of "Behind The Studio" Conversations series, Chef Wes shares a casual conversation with his podcast co-producer and director, Celeste Osorio, to bring us Outer Banks Raw mission statement.

This podcast is sponsored by Edible Photography & Marketing OBX. A marketing and photography company with 18 years of experience in the Outer Banks. www.ediblephotographyobx.com

Muscles, brains, heart, and personality. US Army Special Forces Soldier, Actor Terry Schappert is the ultimate multi talented human. In this action-packed episode, he will talk about his career, his ups and downs, and his reason for calling the Outer Banks his peace of heaven. Don't miss this inspirational episode!

Wanchese native Storyteller Miles Daniels shares generations of Outer Banks history, combined with life experiences and narratives that evoke powerful emotions and insights about the Outer Banks.

The Outer Banks is full of successful women, and our guest today is the epitome of what we call a Boss Babe.

Currituck Native, Brook Sparks, boy mom, baseball coach, wife, Realtor, small business owner, property manager, volunteer & philanthropist.

Brook will tell us about real estate, property management, and her journey with the Wounded Warriors Foundation.