The LKN Experience

Local Singer, Songwriter, Band Leader (Todd Johnson & the Revolvers), and Podcast creator, Todd Johnson joined The LKN Experience to talk about his band, how the band got its name, the influencers of Todd and his band, the types of music he plays solo and with his band, and how Todd became involved in the music industry.  

With a great story-telling flair, Todd also talked about his mentors, teachers, his practice habits, his college experience, the types of music he likes to write & perform, his passion for performing his music production experience, early singing auditions, advice he has been given, the benefits of having rotating band members and also talked about where he has performed.  

In addition, Todd told us about when, how, and why he created his "Making Noise with Todd Johnson" Podcast with co-host Jay Connor (a Podcast that features casual conversations with all types of "Noise Makers" in and out of the music industry) and also talked about the Podcast platform, Podcast stats, how he finds his podcast guests,  his production equipment that serves a dual purpose (band and podcast), and we also talked about a couple of his podcasts guests (including Singer/Songwriter Soelle and local Restauranteurs of Oh My Soul Richard and Tallulah Kate Duffin) and Making Noise with Todd Johnson merch and swag). 

Todd also performed 2 amazing songs during this episode (that you don't want to miss) and shared some background about how and why each of these songs was written, reviewed what is next for him and his band and songs that will be released soon, future live shows, and Todd shared some great stories during our "extended speed round" about some of the most unique things he has experienced as a musician and performer--stick around towards the end of this episode to hear these! 

You can connect and follow Todd online and on social media at:  

Todd Johnson & the Revolvers Website:  https://toddjohnsonartist.com/
Making Noise with Todd Johnson Podcast Website:  https://www.makingnoisepod.com/

Todd Johnson & the Revolvers on Facebook at:  https://www.facebook.com/toddjohnsonartist

On Instagram at @ToddAJohnson

YouTube at Https:Youtube.com/user/ToddJohnsonBand

Podcast:  Making Noise with Todd Johnson can be found anywhere you listen to Podcasts

Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell, Enders Insurance:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @MikeBagwellEndersInsurance
• Phone: (704) 489-3650
• Email:  [email protected] 

Hanna Schoenrock, WriteWell Services:

• via email [email protected]
• on her cell (704) 956-6523 
• on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
•  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

Our guest for Episode 64 is Patty Korn, a Denver local, a valuable asset to the Lincoln County Community, and an all-around selfless, fantastic person. If you've driven around Denver, you've most likely seen her; she's on the side of the road or on a median, dressed in safety gear from head to toe, picking up the trash that people throw out their windows or that blows off vehicles. And does it for free.

You'll love hearing Patty's story of how she got from Illinois to Denver, of spending 20 years in the Air Force, of working in corporate after her years of Air Force service, of retiring to care for her elderly parents, and of deciding to make her community beautiful. She just gives. And she works really hard. You'll find her on roadsides, waterways, and medians--wherever she sees the need. You'll also find her at County Commissioners meetings and at the Sheriff Department, asking for their help and building relationships that result in willing cooperation with her and her mission.

Patty is President of Keep Lincoln County Beautiful, and she has tremendous support from Hessed House of Hope (to clean the railways), DABA (Denver Area Business Association), LKN Realty, and ELBA (East Lincoln Betterment Association), in addition to some loyal friends who volunteer to pick up trash on roadways and medians with her and to drive boats to clean up waterways. She's always looking for volunteers. She advises against small children helping with the roadway cleanups because "it's gross and it's dangerous" -- but she welcomes everyone else.

Patty spends a lot of her own money on her mission. Her safety gear was donated to her, and the Department of Transportation donates official roadside cleanup bags. But she buys the black trash bags, the litter pick-up tools, push brooms, shovels, and "lots of Gatorade." She has a GoFundMe called Litter Free Denver NC. Please consider donating to this worthy cause. You can also donate to Keep Lincoln County Beautiful, which The LKN Experience podcast is supporting for the month of August. Let's show our appreciation to this Beautification Warrior and fill her coffers so she can focus on doing what she loves--making Lincoln County beautiful!

You can connect with Patty for more information and you can donate to help at:

Litter Free Denver NC GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ncaqr-litterfree-denver-nc
Keep Lincoln County Beautiful: https://www.klcbnc.org/ 
Patty's email: [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell, Enders Insurance:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @MikeBagwellEndersInsurance
• Phone: (704) 489-3650
• Email:  [email protected] 

Hanna Schoenrock, WriteWell Services:

• via email [email protected]
• on her cell (704) 956-6523 
• on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
•  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NMSD3RDP2L7DU)

Our guest for Episode 63  is Lake Life Nutrition owner and operator, Nicole Angelo.  

In this episode, Nicole talked about  her work experience, how she became the owner of Lake Life Nutrition (located in Denver, NC), and reviews some of the products (healthy, meal-replacement smoothies and energy teas) and services that she offers at Lake Life Nutrition.

Nicole also shares her thoughts about the importance of supporting local businesses and what motivates her to help others become or remain healthy.

Contact Information for our guest:

You can reach Nicole Angelo and Lake Life Nutrition:   

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lakelifenutritionclub/
• Website:  https://lakelifenutrition.weebly.com/
• Instagram:  @Lake_LifeNutrition
• Phone/Text (for order placement):  980-280-6368
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Our guest for Episode 62 is Esther Alcamo of Esther and the Exiles, a local band that plays around the Lake Norman area. This is Part 2 of the conversation with Esther; you can hear Part 1 by listening to Episode 61.  Singer/songwriter/pianist Esther and host Hanna Schoenrock had a great conversation at the D9 Brewery in Cornelius--however, the brewers were doing their brew thing and the brewery sounds took over. This is Take 2!  We so appreciate D9 allowing us to use their space to record! Go check them out; they’ve got excellent brews!
 
In this episode, Esther talks about the art of music and how it moves people. She shared about her many influences--mostly amazingly talented women who sing and play piano--and she talked about some of the great concerts she's attended. She also talked about the band's sound and about their creative process. And the best part of this episode is that listeners get to hear Esther play the guitar and sing an original song she wrote during 2020 (in the midst of a pandemic).
 
 Esther, her husband Sal, and their friend Jon Strickland are the constant 3. The Alcamos met Jon when they moved from NY to Cornelius and their kids played together. You'll love hearing about the fantastic dynamic of a husband and wife plus a friend who create together, travel to gigs together, play together, and hang out as friends together. The band also works with drummers Elliott and Mike. They play mostly around the Lake Norman area, but you can also book them for private events.
 
 Check out this episode, and then go find Esther and the Exiles at one of the many cool venues they play at and listen to some awesome live, local music. Enjoy!

You can connect with Esther and the Exiles and follow them on social media at:

Website:  https://estherandtheexiles.wixsite.com/estherandtheexiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/estherandtheexiles
Instagram: @estherandtheexiles
Via email: [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell, Enders Insurance:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @MikeBagwellEndersInsurance
• Phone: (704) 489-3650
• Email:  [email protected] 

Hanna Schoenrock, WriteWell Services:

• via email [email protected]
• on her cell (704) 956-6523 
• on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
•  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

And you can check out the awesome D9 Brewing Lake Norman in Cornelius at 11138 Treynorth Dr, Cornelius, NC 28031. You can visit their website at:  https://www.d9brewing.com/visit/D9_Brewing_Lake_Norman.html

Our guest for Episode 61 is Esther Alcamo of Esther and the Exiles, a local band that plays around the Lake Norman area. Singer/songwriter/pianist Esther and host Hanna Schoenrock had a great conversation at the D9 Brewery in Cornelius--however, the brewers were doing their brew thing and the brewery sounds took over. This is Take 2! And we had such a great conversation that we decided to keep talking past the usual stopping spot and we've got TWO episodes!  We so appreciate D9 allowing us to use their space to record! Go check them out; they’ve got excellent brews!
 
 In this episode, Esther talks about growing up with a love of music. She and her sister sang and played together, she performed at church, she plays a variety of instruments (but mostly piano with the band), and she attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of the Arts, known as the "Fame" High School in New York City. She even admitted to having danced on tables in the lunchroom. She shared about her many influences--mostly amazingly talented women who sing and play piano--and she talked about some of the great concerts she's attended. She also talked about the band's sound and about their creative process.
 
 Esther, her husband Sal, and their friend Jon Strickland are the constant 3. The Alcamos met Jon when they moved from NY to Cornelius and their kids played together. You'll love hearing about the fantastic dynamic of a husband and wife plus a friend who create together, travel to gigs together, play together, and hang out as friends together. The band also works with drummers Elliott and Mike. They play mostly around the Lake Norman area, but you can also book them for private events.
 
 Check out this episode, and then go find Esther and the Exiles at one of the many cool venues they play at and listen to some awesome live, local music. And then...wait for it. Episode 2 will follow in a week! Enjoy!

You can connect with Esther and the Exiles and follow them on social media at

Website:  https://estherandtheexiles.wixsite.com/estherandtheexiles

On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/estherandtheexiles

On Instagram at @estherandtheexiles

Via email at [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell, Enders Insurance:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @MikeBagwellEndersInsurance
• Phone: (704) 489-3650
• Email:  [email protected] 

Hanna Schoenrock, WriteWell Services:

• via email [email protected]
• on her cell (704) 956-6523 
• on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
•  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=NMSD3RDP2L7DU)

In our 60th episode, we have created a "Lookback" episode that highlights all of our guests to date and features just a snippet of our conversations. 

We hope you enjoy this episode and of course if you would like to hear any of our already recorded episodes, you can listen to them by visiting www.TheLKNExperience.com or by searching for The LKN  Experience podcast anywhere you normally listen to podcasts including Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Spotify.   

Information regarding any of our guests and sponsors can be found by going to the show notes section of any of our already recorded episodes.

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell, Enders Insurance:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @MikeBagwellEndersInsurance
• Phone: (704) 489-3650
• Email:  [email protected] 

Hanna Schoenrock, WriteWell Services:

• via email [email protected]
• on her cell (704) 956-6523 
• on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
•  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

Our guests for Episode 59 were Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful Executive Board Members Joshua Grant and Kyle Land.  Joshua and Kyle talked about how and why they became interested in serving on the KLCB Board, their day-to-day job outside of the KLCB Board, and also provided details about when & why KLCB was originally founded and who helped bring this non-profit group to fruition.

Kyle and Josh also talked about some of the clean-up and beautification projects that took place over the past 2 years, how COVID has impacted KLCB, the volunteers that help keep the streets, highways, waterways, and schools clean through the KLCB initiative, fundraising efforts, and also reviewed ways that volunteers can help support the KLCB Mission through time and financial contributions.

Information about Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/klcbnc/
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @KLCBNC
• Online:  https://www.klcbnc.org/
• Phone: (704) 479-2058
• Email:  [email protected]

Contact Information for our guests:

Joshua Grant, KLCB Vice President & Executive Board Member and Program Operations Manager / Assistant to the County Manager - Lincoln County, NC

• Email:  [email protected]
• Phone: 704-736-8471

Kyle Land, KLCB Executive Board Member, Community Member - West Lincoln and Helen Adams Realtor

• Email:  [email protected]
• Phone: 704-530-2350

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell, Enders Insurance:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor
• LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/
• On Instagram @MikeBagwellEndersInsurance
• Phone: (704) 489-3650
• Email:  [email protected] 

Hanna Schoenrock, WriteWell Services:

• via email [email protected]
• on her cell (704) 956-6523 
• on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices
•  on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/

Our guest for Episode 58 is Dr. Lory Morrow.  Dr. Morrow is an Executive Leader, Executive Coach, and a retired Superintendent of Lincoln  County Schools. Dr. Lory Morrow is an experienced educator with 30 years of service as a teacher, principal, and superintendent.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Morrow about her family, hobbies, favorite NFL team, her training & education, what brought her to North Carolina (from Pennsylvania), and her work history.  We talked about her experiences as the Superintendent of Lincoln County Schools, her decision to retire from the Lincoln County School system, her supporters and mentors, competency-based education, the future of student learning, the amazing team throughout the Lincoln County School system, and technology in Education (pre, during, and after Covid).

And lastly, Dr. Morrow shared information about her passion for mentoring, growing, and supporting female leaders and also discussed the consulting work (coaching new superintendents) she has recently been taking on in North and South Carolina school districts through L3 Consulting.

Contact Information for our guest:

You can reach Dr. Lory Morrow:   

• Online through L3 Consulting
• LinkedIn
• Phone: 704-241-2300
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Episode Sponsor, Albertine Florals Wine, and Gifts:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Albertineflorals
• Online:  https://albertineflorals.com/
• On Instagram at @albertine.shop
• Physical Address: 751 NC-16 Business Suite J Denver, NC 28037
• Phone: (704) 489-6202

Information regarding our Episode Sponsor, Zach Tussel, Financial Advisor:

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ZachTussel
• Website:  https://www.financialadvisorsdenvernc.com
• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharytussel
• Physical Address: 2326 N. Highway 16, Denver, NC 28037
• Phone: (704) 483-8500
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

Our guest for Episode 57 is Jennifer Henneman.  Jennifer is a Disney & Universal DestinationTravel Planner with Ears of Experience.  

2020 was a challenging year for the travel industry and now that things are starting to turn a corner, when you start making decisions on where you will take your next vacation (especially if you are considering Disney), Jennifer Henneman is a great local resource for all things travel! 

In this entertaining and timely episode, Jennifer talks about Ears of Experience (a Disney Destination Travel Agency), The Curated Travel Collection (a division of Ears of  Experience that offers travel planning expertise in other high-end destinations), the benefits of working with a travel advisor, and reviews some of the things you will want to consider before doing things on your own.  And with restrictions constantly being updated in many vacation destinations, it is even more important now than ever to have a plan in place to make sure your vacation is memorable. 

Contact Information for our guest:

You can reach Jennifer Henneman at Ears of Experience:   

• On Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JenniferHennemanEarsofExperience/
• Disney Planning Website:  www.themouseexperts.com/jennifer-henneman and www.MakingMemoriesWithTheMouse.com
• The Curated Travel Collection Website:  www.TheCuratedTravelCollection.com
• The Curated Travel Collection on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/JenniferHennemanCurated 
• Phone: (704) 799-5608
• Email:  [email protected]

Information regarding our Podcast Sponsors:

Mike Bagwell with Enders Insurance can be reached:

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on his cell (704) 489-3650 

·         Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MikeBagwellEndersInsuranceAdvisor

·         on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/mikebagwellriskmanager/

  Hanna Schoenrock, the owner of WriteWell Services, can be reached: 

·         via email [email protected] 

·         on her cell (704) 956-6523 

·         on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WriteWellServices 

·         on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-schoenrock/ 

In this episode, Mike Bagwell (Enders Insurance) talked to several of the 40+ community members and business owners who attended a recent event to help support the non-profit group:  Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful.  The event was organized by Hanna Schoenrock (owner of WriteWell Services who heads up a Denver based networking group), Rachel Herman (Realtor with Keller Williams who heads up a Lincolnton based networking group), Zach Tussel (a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial and Co-Chair of the Lincoln County Young Professionals Group), and the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce. 

The event was hosted by Royal Bliss Brewery, located in Denver, NC, and it took place on Thursday, 4/15/2021, and was held on the recently completed 2nd level at Royal Bliss Brewery. Royal Bliss Brewery has appropriately named every Thursday night "Gratitude Night" where $1.00 from every drink purchase goes directly to a local charity at the end of each month (April 2021 featured Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful). 

The conversations recorded for this event took place with the following community members and  business owners who talked about their support of the non-profit group Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful and the view from Royal Bliss's 2nd level deck:

• Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful
• Rachel Herman, Realtor and Co-Owner of (soon to be open) Local Roots & Provisions Restaurant located in Lincolnton, NC
• Kyle Land, Keeping Lincoln County Beautiful Board Member and Realtor with Helen Adams Realty. 
• Patricia Froneberger, owner of Westlake Massage
• Cory Parks with HydroHelp911
• Travis Dellinger with Visual Inception/Brand V
• Ben Dotson with Rygid AV
• Kathryn Saine with Lincoln County Senior Services
• Ethan Herman with Hemlock Builders
• Zach Tussel, Raymond James Financial
• Royal Bliss Brewery
• Jim Studdard and Jen Weber of the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce