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Interactions & Attractions, hosted by Carol Kline, a Tourism Professor at Appalachian State University, will feature conversations with tourism industry experts, community leaders, and state partners! Join us as we ask them about the experiences and interactions that led them into their fields and learn about some of their favorite attractions their local regions have to offer!
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Signup to Generate a PitchInteractions & Attractions, hosted by Carol Kline, a Tourism Professor at Appalachian State University, will feature conversations with tourism industry experts, community leaders, and state partners! Join us as we ask them about the experiences and interactions that led them into their fields and learn about some of their favorite attractions their local regions have to offer!
Interactions + Attractions is hosted by UPLIFT NC. The show has published 93 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Secrets of the Slopes: Leadership, Gold Cards, and Skiing Fundamentals" (6 February 2026, 33 minutes), "Secrets of the Slopes: Leadership, Gold Cards, and Skiing Fundamentals" (6 February 2026, 33 minutes), and "Beyond the Trailhead: How Access Can Build Advocacy" (16 January 2026, 37 minutes).
Interactions + Attractions publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 93 episodes.
Booking probability for Interactions + Attractions is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Interactions + Attractions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Interactions + Attractions's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for Interactions + Attractions are Fitness, Golf & Recreation. Interactions + Attractions has a society audience.
UPLIFT NC hosts Interactions + Attractions, a society podcast with 93 episodes published.
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Episode #26
Join us as we talk with Kimberly Jochl! From ski racing to leading Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Kim’s journey has been shaped by discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for community. As a member of the United States...
Episode #26
Join us as we talk with Kimberly Jochl! From ski racing to leading Sugar Mountain Ski Resort, Kim’s journey has been shaped by discipline, resilience, and a deep respect for community. As a member of the United States...
Episode #25
Join us as we talk with Maddie Bartosh, Trail Programs Manager at Rutherford Outdoor Coalition. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Maddie studied psychology and biology at Coastal Carolina University before...
Episode #24
Join us as we talk with Andrew Schmidt! Andrew D. Schmidt, CDME, CHME, MPA is a thirty-year veteran of the hospitality industry with a mix of hotel, destination marketing, and academic background. Andrew has worked with...
Episode #23
Join us as we flip the script and chat with our own podcast coordinator, Taylor Bass. Taylor co-created and produces the show, and also leads several other programs at UPLIFT. In this episode, we talk through the behind...
Episode #22
Join us as we talk to Simone Adams! Simone is the Founder and Executive Director of Color My Outdoors, a regional nonprofit changing the outdoor narrative to celebrate People of Color. Under her leadership, Color My...
Episode #21
We are so excited to talk with Vicki Vitiello! Vicky is the Deputy Director for the North Carolina Arts Council! Vicki takes on this role with more than 25 years of leadership and senior program experience with the...
Episode #20
Join us as we talk to Paige Burns! Paige has served as Horticulture agent for Richmond County since 2007, and in addition as County Extension Director since 2019. Her work has covered multiple areas related to plants...
Episode #19
Join us for a conversation with a panel of experts from the NC Main Street Program! Today, we’re excited to welcome Amy Suggs, Naomi Riley, Charles Halsall, Sherry Adams, and Joy Almond. Amy Suggs is a Main Street...
Episode #19
Join us as we get to talk with Jamie Karolich! Jamie is a printmaker, educator, and community builder based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. She serves as Program Director of Craft Your Commerce...
Episode #18
In this episode, we sit down with four experts from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Main Street & Rural Planning Center to explore how rural communities across the state are building stronger, more resilient...
Episode #17
Join us as we talk with Corrina Ruffieux! Corrina is the Executive Director at Haywood County Tourism Development Authority and brings over 25 years of tourism leadership to her role. In her 2.5 years in Haywood County...
Episode #16
Join us as we talk with Larry VanHoose! Larry is the Executive Director of the Alleghany County Chamber of Commerce in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With more than 30 years of experience as a writer...
Episode #15
Join us as we talk with Vivianette Ortiz! As the Executive Director of Latinos Aventureros, she leads the organization in creating meaningful outdoor experiences for Latinos and communities of color, breaking barriers...
Episode #13
Join us as we talk with Carolyn Rhodes! Carolyn is an accomplished and visionary leader with an unwavering commitment to fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and championing progressive change. With a remarkable...
Episode #12
Join us as we talk to Anita Brown-Graham! Anita is the founder and director of the ncIMPACT Initiative and the Gladys Hall Coates Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Government at the UNC School of Government...
Episode #11
Join us for a conversation with Anpeytu Neier, founder of Gratitude Farm and Retreat, LLC. With a background in business development, project and staff management, public relations, marketing, team leadership...
Episode #10
Join us as we talk with John McCann! John is the founder and president of Partners in Performance, where his work centers on organizations culture, innovation and adaptive strategy, and leader development. His clients...
Episode #9
Join us as we chat with Mac Jeffers from Riversong Cabin Rentals! What started as a family dream of owning a small business turned into reality when Mac’s family discovered the charming town of Elkin, North Carolina...
Episode #8
Join us as we talk with Mayor Bobbie Jones! Mayor Jones is a lifelong leader whose journey has taken him from the Marine Corps to the classroom, and now to being the Mayor of Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest town...
Recent guests on Interactions + Attractions. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
Education Coordinator, University of California Los Angeles
North Dakota's State Health Officer, North Dakota State Health Department
Community Economic Development Planner, North Carolina Department of Commerce
Professor of International Relations, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Broward County
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