Asheville Area Favorites

Join host Laura Jurgens as she talks with local small-business owners and creators to learn the untold stories behind Asheville's most beloved spots. Discover your next favorite local treasure through these fun conversations that celebrate the heart and soul of our mountain community.

Asheville Area Favorites is a society podcast hosted by Laura Jurgens, Ph.D., with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Laura Jurgens, Ph.D. hosts Asheville Area Favorites, a society show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #12

  Jane Carter on Embracing Your Weird in Business

  Sep 16, 202525 minS1

  <p>Join Laura as she sits down with Jane Carter, a therapist-turned-business coach who helps Asheville's "soulful solopreneurs" build authentic businesses by embracing what makes them different. </p><p>Jane shares her journey from therapy to coaching, why she calls her work "stealth therapy," and how running a business brings up all your stuff—in the best possible way. Discover why being weird is an asset in Asheville's creative business community, plus Jane's favorite early morning parkway spots and her special offer for listeners. </p><p>Find Jane at https://www.janecartercoaching.com/</p><p>Find your host, Laura Jurgens, PhD...

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  Sumaya Owens of Present Moment Media on Making the Shift From Corporate as a Single Mom

  Sep 9, 202518 minS0

  <p>Join this conversation with Sumaya Owens of Present Moment Media for a talk about making the shift from corporate to entrepreneur as a single mom, plus the world of Digital Media, and learn what the heck a fractional marketing executive is. </p><p>Find Sumaya at: https://www.presentmomentmedia.org/</p><p>or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/_present_moment_media_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MWs1bTRyYnI5a2Jybw==</p><p>Find your host, Laura Jurgens, PhD, Relationship & Intimacy Coach at https://laurajurgens.com Laura specializes in helping people overcome the disconnection from D...

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  Episode #10

  Building Community for Remote Workers with Ric Pratte of AVL Digital Nomads

  Sep 2, 202524 minS1

  <p>What started as Ric Pratte’s simple desire to grab a beer with fellow remote workers has blossomed into AVL Digital Nomads—a thriving 3,800-member community that's become a cornerstone of Asheville's professional landscape. In this episode, Ric shares how a casual meetup at Wedge Brewing four years ago evolved into a cornerstone local organization hosting dozens of monthly events.</p><p>From intimate lunch gatherings for introverts to collaborative learning sessions on AI and leadership, AVL Digital Nomads addresses the unique challenges facing full or part-time remote workers: loneliness and lack of professional development. With 40+ volunteer organizers and 450+ mont...

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  Episode #9

  Jennifer Pickering on Living Your Life Like a Festival & 30 Years of LEAF

  Aug 26, 202541 minS1

  <p>I have the joy of interviewing one of the founders of LEAF Global Arts Festival, Jennifer Pickering, about 30 years of LEAF. Check out this wide-ranging conversation, where we talk about the new book coming out (hot tip: pre-order now & get LEAF pajamas!!!), and LEAF's work post-hurricane. Jennifer & LEAF bring such rich gifts to the community, you won't want to miss this conversation. </p><p>Grab your tickets to this year's festival, pre-order your book, get camp info, and learn about all the ways to connect with LEAF at https://theleaf.org/</p><p>Find your host, Laura Jurgens, PhD, R...

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  Episode #8

  Anna Diemer on Everything About Voice & Singing, Plus the Opera Drag King

  Aug 19, 202525 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Asheville Area Favorites, host Laura Jurgens sits down with Anna Deimer (they/them), a fascinating entrepreneur who's carved out multiple niches in the voice world. Anna is the owner of Deimer Voice Studio, where they specialize in three unique areas: singing throughout the lifespan (especially for folks navigating menopause), gender-affirming voice lessons for trans clients, and vocal rehabilitation for singers recovering from injuries.</p><p>Anna is also co-founder of Voice Pro Ed, offering continuing education for voice teachers and speech-language pathologists, plus they host the "Yap Sesh" podcast diving deep into voice science. When...

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