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The Charlotte Ledger Podcast

The Charlotte Ledger

We talk with Charlotte leaders about important and interesting issues, with an eye toward making you smarter, telling you things you don’t know and introducing you to people with insights about trends in Charlotte. www.thecharlotteledger.com

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21:47

Providing for new mothers in need, with Emily Harry...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/03/24

Emily Harry is a co-founder of Baby Bundles, a nonprofit organization in Charlotte that provides essential items to mothers in need as they leave the hospital with their newborns. Harry founded the nonprofit alongside Heather Leavitt and Cat Long 11 years ago to honor the babies that they each lost.Baby Bundles offers bags filled with necessities like clothing, blankets, books, and toys, aiming to alleviate stress for new moms who may not have had a baby shower.In this episode of The Charlotte

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21:25

Dining trends in Charlotte's retirement communities,...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/03/15

Charlotte’s dining scene is widely seen as improving — and that also goes for Charlotte’s retirement communities, which are offering seniors many more options nowadays as a way to distinguish themselves from competitors. On this edition of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, food writer Hanna Raskin of the online publication The Food Section shares her assessments of Charlotte retirement community dining, after touring six upscale spots with her dad.Among her finds: tuna poke nachos, butternut squash

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24:04

Supporting women in the workforce, with Emily Jensen...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/03/08

Emily Jensen Wheeler is the new executive director of Dress for Success Charlotte, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the workforce with a network of support, business attire and development tools. During the month of March, Dress for Success Charlotte hosts its biggest fundraiser of the year, the “Your Hour Her Power” campaign. Every day this month, female leaders across Charlotte will be asking people to donate one hour of their salaries to support Dress for Success

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29:59

Building a pet care business, with Amy Hillis of...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/03/02

Amy Hillis is the co-founder of Social Pet Hotel and Daycare, a pet care company with two locations in Charlotte and one location in Pineville. Hillis started the business with her husband, Bill, in 2014 to offer customized, high-end care for Charlotte’s pets, including daycare, boarding and grooming.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Hillis talks about her journey as an entrepreneur in the pet care industry and the evolving landscape of pet care in Charlotte.For more information about

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11:59

The 2024 Republican primary election in Mecklenburg

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/02/18

For the March 2024 primary election in Mecklenburg County, what is on the Republican ballot? What do voters need to know?In this special express version of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, editor Tony Mecia talks with Republican former Charlotte City Council member Kenny Smith and Ledger elections researcher Sucharita Kodali about the candidates for office — who they are, why they say they’re running and how the races are shaping up.And we do it all in under 12 minutes.We’ll give you the overview you

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10:59

The 2024 Democratic primary election in Mecklenburg

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/02/16

For the March 2024 primary election in Mecklenburg County, what is on the Democratic ballot? What do voters need to know?In this special express version of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, editor Tony Mecia talks with Bryan Holladay of CLT Public Relations and Ledger elections researcher Sucharita Kodali about the candidates for office — who they are, why they say they’re running and how the races are shaping up.We’ll give you the overview you need to be informed about races for county commissioner,

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26:26

Empowering LGBTQ+ individuals and their families,...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/02/09

Karen Graci is the former executive director of PFLAG Charlotte, an organization supporting parents, families and friends of LGBTQ+ individuals. In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Graci shares her personal journey as a parent of a LGBTQ+ child and the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. She also delves into the importance of support groups, education and advocacy, highlighting the need for understanding and acceptance. She talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles

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24:48

Navigating courtrooms and motherhood, with attorney...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/02/03

Heather Call Fuller is an attorney with Lincoln Derr law firm in Charlotte. She started her law career working with the Department of Justice in Washington D.C., defending the United States in medical malpractice cases.After her time at the Department of Justice, Fuller took a break to focus on raising her three children over the next 14 years. When she decided to return to law, she encountered obstacles related to licensing requirements and had to overcome the hurdle of retaking the bar exam.In

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24:16

Laughing all the way, with Brian Heffron of The...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/01/27

Brian “Heff” Heffron is the owner of The Comedy Zone, a comedy club inside the AvidXchange Music Factory that has hosted seasoned comedians like Wanda Sykes, Ben Schwartz, Janelle James, Pete Davidson and Marcello Hernandez.Additionally, Heffron is actively involved in Laugh for a Cure, an organization he co-founded with his wife, aimed at using comedy to raise funds for breast cancer research.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Heffron discusses his experiences in the industry, how it

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25:47

Improving Charlotte's economic mobility, with Tonya...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/01/19

Tonya Jameson serves as the director of civic advancement for Leading on Opportunity, a part of Foundation for the Carolinas, working to improve economic mobility in the Charlotte area.In addition to her role with Leading on Opportunity, Jameson is also a member of the Citizens Review Board, which hears complaints regarding allegations of misconduct by police officers, and works as a motorcycle instructor with Motorcycle Safety Foundation.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jameson

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27:13

Strengthening Charlotte's nonprofit sector, with Josh...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/01/12

Josh Jacobson is the founder and CEO of Next Stage, a Charlotte based social impact consulting firm that works with nonprofits. Next Stage operates The UnFundable Project, an initiative that raises awareness about a concept called trust-based philanthropy. The Charlotte Ledger is a media partner for the initiative.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Jacobson shares his insights on how nonprofits operate, what trust-based philanthropy is, and what the Unfundable Project is doing for

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25:05

Charlotte as a banking center, with Dee O'Dell of...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2024/01/05

Banking, leadership and philanthropy have always been intertwined in Charlotte, and we explore that history and those connections in a conversation with Dee O’Dell, head of business banking sales at U.S. Bank, which is the fifth-largest bank in the country. O’Dell is based in Charlotte, where U.S. Bank has about 1, 200 employees, and his division serves customers nationally that have between $2.5 million and $25 million in annual sales.O’Dell has served in multiple community roles, including

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32:38

Building the Southern Lion marketplace, with owner...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/12/15

Sonja Nichols is the owner and president of the Southern Lion, a multi-vendor shopping venue that opened in September in a former Sears building in the Carolina Place Mall in Pineville.The Southern Lion features many of the same vendors who previously sold goods at the Blacklion Home Furnishings Marketplace that operated for 27 years just a mile away from the new Southern Lion.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Nichols shares her insights about what it's been like opening the Southern

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22:51

🎧 Future of Work: Inside the reporters' notebooks

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/12/10

What will tomorrow’s workplaces will look like? And what can employers and workers do to prepare? The Charlotte Ledger published a 4-part special series called “The Future of Work” examining the forces that are changing workplaces in Charlotte and around the country. Reporters delved into how mentorships have changed, Charlotte's struggling office market, the future of office amenities, and how small towns are luring in remote workers. You can read the complete articles at

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31:28

Working to end homelessness in Charlotte, with Joe...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Joe Hamby serves as director of community education at Roof Above, an interfaith nonprofit working to ensure everyone has a safe, affordable roof over their head.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Hamby reflects on the challenges that come with his work but how the success stories help him find purpose. He also shares more about how Roof Above is working toward the goal of ending homelessness in Charlotte.He talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles Mediation & Arbitration.This podcast was

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27:39

Reviewing Charlotte's growing food scene, with...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/11/20

Kristen Wile is the founder of Unpretentious Palate, a subscription-based publication that covers Charlotte's dining and drinking scene. Unpretentious Palate focuses on in-depth coverage, including executive chef changes, restaurant openings/closings and detailed restaurant reviews.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Wile talks with Ledger editor Tony Mecia about Charlotte's evolving restaurant scene and the challenges of providing independent coverage of restaurants in an era dominated

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27:01

From district court judge to retirement, with Tracy...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/11/10

Tracy Hewett is a retired district family court judge in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Hewett finished her bachelor’s degree in her late 30s and then attended law school as a single mom while also working as a truck driver. She served as a public defender for 10 years and then joined the bench in 2017.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Hewett reflects on her career journey, retirement, and her experiences as a judge in North Carolina.She talks with host Steve Dunn of Miles

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21:09

Sipping to serve, with Lauren Deese of Charlotte Wine...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Lauren Deese is the executive director of Charlotte Wine + Food, a nonprofit organization that brings together Charlotte’s wine and food connoisseurs to raise money for children’s charities in the area. Charlotte Wine + Food hosts a weeklong event every April with wine auction and dining events across the city.In this episode of The Charlotte Ledger Podcast, Deese discusses Charlotte Wine + Food’s mission, what goes into planning Charlotte Wine + Food Week every year and how the wine industry has

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8:35

Mini-podcast: The 2023 CMS school construction bonds

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/10/30

In a special mini-podcast that clocks in at an easy-to-listen-to 8.5 minutes, we discuss the 2023 CMS school construction bonds that are on the ballot in Mecklenburg County. What do they do? Why do supporters say they are needed, and why are some people opposed? What would be the effect on taxes?Ledger editor Tony Mecia answers these questions and others, based on his reporting on the issue.For more information about the 2023 elections, check out the Charlotte Ledger Election Hub, with candidate

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9:51

Mini-podcast: The 2023 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of...

The Charlotte Ledger Podcast ·

2023/10/27

In a special mini-podcast that's under 10 minutes, we discuss candidates running for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education in 2023: Who are they? Why are they running? What's at stake?There are 14 candidates running for 3 seats. Ledger editor Tony Mecia discusses the race with WFAE's Ann Doss Helms and Ledger elections researcher Sucharita Kodali.For more information about the 2023 elections, check out the Charlotte Ledger Election Hub, with candidate biographies, videos, questionnaires and

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