In our 11th episode of From Print to Podcast, we’re crunching numbers with financial expert and writer Michael Shelton and learning more from Kathy Deacon about how The Advancement Foundation’s Gauntlet competition impacts not only local businesses but our region and state! Sit back, relax and let’s learn more about your financial questions, expert advice and excellent local resources!

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Thanks so much to our friends, Michael Shelton and Kathy Deacon, for sharing more about financial tips and challenges, as well as the Gauntlet business competition and entrepreneur resources found at The Advancement Foundation.

Stay tuned for our next episode, where we highlight the 2024 Dining Awards winners, hang out with Bloom executive chef and owner Nathaniel Sloan, and much more foodie fun from our November/December issue, on newsstands now, and read even more at The Roanoker.com. Don’t forget to hit that subscribe button on your favorite audio platforms and YouTube! Thanks again for listening, and have a great week!

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Our 10th episode of From Print to Podcast gets creative and inspired thanks to learning more about Roanoke City’s arts and culture programs and opportunities thanks to coordinator Doug Jackson; we put on our dancing shoes — no, not that kind, the ballet kind! — with Southwest Virginia Ballet’s Artistic Director Pedro Szalay and board president Nancy Kelderhouse; and finally, we chat with popular muralist Jon Murrill as we admire his recent works found throughout the region. Sit back, relax, and toss out that notion that there’s “nothing to do in Roanoke” — from art and dance, music and more, we’ve got nearly everything you can dream up!

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Thanks so much to our friends, Doug Jackson, Pedro Szalay, Nancy Kelderhouse and Jon Murrill for sharing more about the incredible arts and culture scene found in our region! Special thanks to our episode sponsor, Ideal Cabinets, and our second segment sponsor, Southwest Virginia Ballet, for sharing more about their beloved annual holiday performance, “The Nutcracker.” Stay tuned for our next episode, where we highlight the 2024 Dining Awards winners, financial tips, holiday fun and more in our upcoming November/December issue, and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. Thanks again for listening, and we’ll catch you at the next show!

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Our ninth podcast episode shares a deeper look into our gorgeous September/October homes cover feature thanks to homeowner Marcella Griggs, who also owns the incredible award-winning Currie House in Blacksburg! Next, we learn more about the local real estate market and workshops for first-time home sellers thanks to Stacey Porter of eXp Realty; and finally, we chat with F&S Building Innovations Alicia Smith and Michelle Ramaker as they share more about the Build Smart Institute, a local program for students of all ages to learn about the trade industry. Sit back, relax and get all cozy at home as we share more renovation inspiration, educational opportunities and so much more! 

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Thanks so much to our friends, Marcella Griggs, Stacey Porter, Alicia Smith and Michelle Ramaker! Special thanks to our sponsor, Stacey Porter at eXp Realty, for sharing more about her upcoming workshops for first-time home sellers. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we share more from the September/October arts and culture side, and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. Thanks again for listening, and we hope you find plenty of beautiful inspiration for your own home sweet home!

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In our eighth episode, we’re learning how EducateVA’s Career Switcher program is helping school districts in the face of a national teacher shortage; next, we sit down with Ferrum College President Martin and discuss the incredible educational opportunities in our region; and finally, we share the many ways teachers learn from others as they grow into their important roles — a must-listen for every teacher, new and experienced! Step back onto your beloved high school and college campuses with us as we learn more about Career Switchers, Ferrum College, teachers becoming mentor masters and so much more! 

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Thanks so much to our friends, Kimberly Ogden, Clara Holland, Dr. Martin and Jimmy Yager for sharing their knowledge in all things education, and for all they do to help our region’s students, faculty and staff across multiple districts. We hope you have a great school year! Special thanks to our sponsor, Ferrum College, for sharing more about their Panther Promise program, campus life and more. Stay tuned for our next episode, where we share more from the September/October homes issue, and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. Thanks again for listening, and see you on campus as we relive our schooldays and guide our kids through their journeys too!

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In this special bonus episode of From Print to Podcast, we’re sharing more about the Women Impact Virginia Summit, hosted by Outreach and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, and taking place at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on October 4th. We sit down with Scott Weimer - Executive Director, Roanoke Regional Initiatives, and Sarah Wray - Community Engagement, Partnership & Program Manager at Reynolds Homestead & Regional Outreach Coordinator, as we share more about this event and the women in leadership who will speak, inspire and so much more! 

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Special thanks to Sarah Wray and Scott Weimer for their time!

Learn more about Virginia Tech Higher Education Center, located right here in Roanoke. And you don’t want to miss the Women Impact Virginia Summit, hosted by Outreach and International Affairs at Virginia Tech and taking place at Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center on October 4th! This full day of programming will strengthen your skills, build new friendships and so much more! Registration is open through September 20th, and you can sign yourself up and learn more about the impact YOU’LL make on our community!

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

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In this special bonus episode of From Print to Podcast, we’re highlighting the Town of Vinton and their new 7th edition of the Vinton Magazine. We sit down with Vinton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Chewning and Chasity Barbour, Community Programs Director for the Town of Vinton and Vinton War Memorial Creator of events and programs, as we talk about how Vinton is really IN the middle of it all! Learn more about the magazine, including the cover stars' death-defying ladder climb in heels, plus so much more about what's inside, from public safety and transportation to all the ways to eat, play and celebrate the beloved, close-knit Town. 

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Special thanks to Angie Chewning and Chasity Barbour for their time!

We also want to thank our friends at RVTV, Civic Media for the Roanoke Valley, who showed off the fun we had in the studio. You can check out their fun, informative videos and much more over at RVTV.org. Catch episodes of "All Things Vinton" (including our episode where Angie takes over the mic!) by RVTV over on their YouTube page.

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

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In our seventh episode, we’re chatting all about good health, thanks to our jam-packed July/August TOP DOCS issue! We show off the 2023 Top Docs winners as voted on by local health care professionals, as well as deeper looks at Chronic Illness, Primary Care Options, the State of Nursing, Exotic Procedures, Brain Health and so much more. Let’s welcome today’s guests, Dr. Christy Arthur, RevIVe Hydration Roanoke business owner and nurse Aimee Dickenson and cover doc and award-winning surgeon Dr. Al Hagy, Jr., to today’s episode! So sit back, relax and learn more about our region’s health care professionals, technology advancements and so much more! (And remember: Never lie to an X-ray technician — they can see right through you!)

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Living with Chronic Illness, The Roanoker July/Aug '23

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In this special bonus episode, host Liz Long gets her nerd on with Ben & J Carlin, aka the Super Carlin Brothers. In our previous segment with them, we talked about their award wins, giving back to the community and much more. Today we're chatting about how they became content creators, how exciting it is to be involved with major international brands and acclaim, our Hogwarts houses and so much more. Grab your lightsabers and wands and enjoy this fun chat with the famous hometown locals, the Super Carlin Brothers!

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Special thanks to Ben & J Carlin for their time— there's at least 120 more hours of nerd fun to be had with them! Be sure to catch learn our other podcast segment with them HERE as we chat about their 2023 Best of Roanoke Awards win as well as their business, community outreach and more.

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

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In this special bonus episode, host Liz Long drinks coffee with local business owner Quincy Randolph. He shares his fine dining chef background, the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship, the intricate details of menu creations, the importance of community and so much more. Grab your cup of freshly brewed coffee and sit back and relax as we learn more from this established young champion of business and community!

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Special thanks to Quincy Randolph for his time — we could chat all day about coffee, donuts, desserts and more! Be sure to catch learn more about RND Coffee, Crème Fresh and more from this young entrepreneur.

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

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In this special bonus episode, host Liz Long sits back down with John Park aka @HungryAsianRke. In our very first episode, we talked about great spots in Virginia's Blue Ridge to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now we get into great cocktails and happy hours, plus the best spots for pizza, how to make the ultimate smashburger and so much more. You better make dinner plans after this episode, because it will no doubt make you hungry for yet another great meal in Roanoke, Virginia!

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Special thanks to John Park for his time — we could talk about food all day! Be sure to catch him in our very first episode HERE as we discuss all things dining, including favorite spots for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

Stay tuned for our next episode and be sure to get our latest issue on newsstands now or read even more at The Roanoker.com. 

Special thanks to: Jason Long, custom music.