Story Garden Pod

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

Today, I’m excited to introduce today’s guest - realtor and community builder Erik Thornton. Erik is one of the three founders of local networking group B3, a realtor, a dog dad, and - my favorite part - a STRONG encourager when it comes to chasing dreams.

As a follow up to my last episode, I did want to share that this past Tuesday, my old lady cat Olive passed away. It has been a roller coaster ride of emotions over the last few weeks, but I’m thankful I was able to be her companion and she mine. A final little note: don’t forget to mark your calendars for B3’s May event, coming up next Thursday, May 18th from 4 to 8 PM at The Rudder in Hendersonville! It’s a great group and I hope to see you there.

Special thanks to musician TJ Stewart for use of his song “Red Sun Dress,” which can be found on streaming platforms or by visiting tjstewartmusic.com. Are you in the Nashville area? Sign up for his mailing list or give him a follow on the socials to be notified of new music each month!

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at storygardenpod.com. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

Today’s episode is titled Story Garden Pod: Story Snippets from  the First Quarter. It’s been a rough week, but I hope that you’ll enjoy these three never-before-heard stories from some of our first quarter guests. As a note: this week’s special beverage was H2O, because on hard weeks we ALL need to be well hydrated. Don’t forget to drink your water, folks!

Special thanks to musician Dave Isaacs for use of his song “Perpetual Motion,” which can be found on streaming platforms or by visiting nashvilleguitarguru.com.

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at storygardenpod.com. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

Today, I want to introduce you to my friend and fellow entrepreneur Morgan Curtis. Morgan is the owner of The Ramblin’ Bee (her very own Honey House!) and the soon-to-be-open Bee’s Knees Refill & Low Waste Store, both located in Downtown Gallatin. Over the past few months, I’ve been lucky enough to work with Morgan in giving her website a facelift AND preparing for her new store launch, and I can’t wait to share her amazing stories with you. For what it’s worth, this has been my favorite episode to edit thus far - Morgan makes conversations easy and she was a joy both to talk to AND edit. A final little note: don’t forget to mark your calendars for her grand opening on Saturday, April 22nd!

Special thanks to musician Cassidy Dickens for use of her song “All I’m Missing,” which can be found on streaming platforms or by visiting cassidydickens.com. Are you in the Nashville area? Follow along on her Facebook or Instagram to find where to catch her performing next.

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at storygardenpod.com. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

Today, I want to introduce you to my amazing friend Nicole Bell. Nicole is co-owner of Gallatin Lifestyle, an amazing publication that showcases this community that we both call home in beautiful ways. While she and I only recently became friends, she has quickly become someone that I am immensely grateful to number amongst my circle (or - as you’ll hear - my orb!). This month is the one year anniversary of Gallatin Lifestyle so it felt only fitting to invite Nicole to join me! Did you love learning about Nicole and now you want to learn more about Gallatin Lifestyle? Visit their website citylifestyle.com/gallatin or follow them on your social media platforms. 

Special thanks to musician Matt Long for use of his song “Talk of the Town,” which can be found on streaming platforms or by visiting mattlongmusic.com. Are you in the Nashville area? Follow along on his Facebook or Instagram to find where to catch him performing next.

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at storygardenpod.com. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

This week, I’m tickled to welcome my friend Michele Harbin to the Story Garden! Michele and I first connected online but found we had a vast community of mutual friends, and she has since become one of my biggest cheerleaders and a friend I am deeply grateful for. She also has an incredible speaking voice (gimme that Southern accent!). Please note that Michele’s third story discusses alcoholism and sobriety. Want to connect with Michele or Harbin Hollow? Visit harbinhollow.com or find them on your social media platforms!

Special thanks to musicians Joseph Wandass the Fourth (better known as J4) and Elena Gentleman for use of their song “Stay With Me,” which can be found on streaming platforms or by visiting j4sings.com. You can also connect with them on Instagram and Facebook!

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at storygardenpod.com. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

This week, I’m thrilled to have my friend Nubia Barajas join me for Story Garden Pod. Nubia is a wife, mother, small business owner (Tea Tree Co - teatreecoapothecary.com), parent to two cats (iykyk), and - of course - friend, and she brings a lot of wisdom to us with her stories. I hope you’ll enjoy them as much as I did!

Special thanks to musician Chelsie Jette for use of her song "Little More,” which can be found to purchase or stream at chelciejette.com.

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at storygardenpod.com. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Content Note: As mentioned in the intro, Cole's second story includes subjects that may be triggering to some. To skip this story, pause at 14:50 and pick back up at 16:30.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

This week, I’m excited to welcome my friend Cole Shepherd to Story Garden Pod. Cole, who I often refer to as my "super secret spy friend," can also be known by his passion for serving the community, corny jokes, and - the best part - his jolly smile (if you know Cole, you know he’s always smiling!).

Special thanks to musician Caleb Joseph Elder for use of his song "Ghosts,” which can be found to purchase or stream at cjemusic.com. Caleb will be releasing a new album soon, so make sure to check him out!

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and Google Podcasts or here at meganlange.co/story-garden. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Our lives are made up of stories, and here in the Story Garden, we strive to SHARE those stories. Are you ready to visit the garden?

This week, I’m excited to welcome my first guest to Story Garden Pod: Kaneisha Dotson! Kaneisha is a wife, mother, sister, friend, small business owner, creator, and overall badass, and I can’t wait for you to listen to her stories. To purchase popcorn from Kaneisha, visit kbgourmetpopcorn.com (my personal favorite is the Chicago mix, fyi).

Special thanks to musician Erinn Scates for use of her song “Requiem @ 3 AM,” which can be found to purchase or stream at linktr.ee/erinnmarie615.

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts or here at meganlange.co/story-garden. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.

Everyone has a story to tell. Some of them are fairy tales you grew up hearing at bedtime. Some are personal anecdotes - that time you fell down riding a bike, or the time you let your best friend give you a haircut. Some stories are dreams you’ve had over and over again - and some are even tall tales, superstitious stories told by your Granny while she taught you how to cook. Whatever they are, these stories have become an integral part of YOUR story. 

My name is Megan Lange, and I am the Story Gardener. Join me as I invite my friends to share three stories that make them uniquely THEM. Our lives are made up of stories, and when we tell them, we open ourselves up to new stories. Are you ready to listen? 

The Story Garden Pod is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts or here at meganlange.co/story-garden. Are you ready to support the podcast? Become a Patreon Supporter at patreon.com/storygardenpod.