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The Positively West Virginia Podcast
Can anything good come out of West Virginia? Tune in weekly to the Positively West Virginia Podcast, where we feature in-depth interviews with the business leaders and entrepreneurs making a positive impact on our state.
Episodes
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Belknap Dough Company: The Naples of West Virginia
Jimmy Belknap has always known the value of a hard day's work. Raised on a cattle farm, he spent some time in the electrical industry, before ultimately…
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Brittany Anne's Events: From Black Robes to White Gowns
Originally from Charleston, West Virginia, Brittany Fink has called Morgantown home since she graduated from the West Virginia University College of Law…
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Sellaro's Overhead Door Service: West Virginia's Garage Door Experts
West Virginia's garage door expert, Anthony Sellaro, was destined for West Virginia glory. With the help of his two brothers, John and James, the three of them…
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Freedom Kia: Morgantown's Trusted Kia Dealership
In 1989, Mike Lee and his family immigrated from Taiwan –– he was only eight years old at the time. Today, he is the Dealer Principal (Owner) of Freedom Kia in…
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Ronald McDonald House Charities: Making Life A Little Easier for Families
Facilitating a difference in the lives of many, is Eleanor Reigel, Chief Executive Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh and Morgantown…
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Grindstone Coffeeology: West Virginia Coffee From Down Under
An architect by trade, Brendan Fenn, has been living out his 'happy retirement' owning and operating Grindstone Coffeeology. Fenn and his family are from a…
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The Appalachian Heritage Shop: An Education in Appalachian Woodworking
Jerril Vance is a woodworker, educator, and owner of the Appalachian Heritage Woodshop. The purpose of the Appalachian Heritage Woodshop is to educate an…
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Big Timber Brewing: West Virginia's Beer Company
In the heart of Appalachia is everyone's favorite brewery. Big Timber Brewing Company, located in Elkins, West Virginia, started as a dream ––but after seven…
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West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling League: Mountain Biking For All
Cassie Smith lives in Morgantown, West Virginia, and has been an avid mountain biker for almost three decades. As the West Virginia Interscholastic Cycling…
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Shine Consulting: Putting the Shine Back Into West Virginia
Laura Seybold is on a mission to recover what makes West Virginia "shine." In 2019, she founded Shine Consulting, LLC, which focuses on developing an…
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Silver Market Company: Proudly Made in West Virginia
In 2015, Kelsi Boyd searched for locally sourced and cleaner alternatives to traditional Big Box soap and skincare products. Living in Mason County (WV) at the…
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Burlington United Methodist Family Services: Making A Difference One Child At A Time
Christopher Mullett has served as President and CEO of Burlington United Methodist Family Services since April of 2020. His passion is simple––to make a…
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Sugar Bear's Fun Shop: West Virginia Toy Store on Sugar
Nicole opened Sugar Bear's Fun Shop in 2019 in her hometown of White Sulphur Springs, the first of its kind in all of Greenbrier County. After 2.5 years of…
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Forest 'Jack' Bowman: Lawyer, Writer, Renaissance Man
Lifelong West Virginian, Forest 'Jack' Bowman, is the Jackson Kelly Professor of Law Emeritus at West Virginia University. Lawyer by trade, Bowman, retired…
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Vertx Partners: National Security and Intelligence in West Virginia
Retired Air Force Colonel, Sean Frisbee, was on a mission to help the U.S. Air Force and the economic state of West Virginia. Last year, he founded Vertx…
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Episode 200 – Clay Elkins – Big Draft Brewing
Clay Elkins is a quintessential food and wine guy who strives to deliver world-class dining and entertainment experiences. He earned a BS in Computer…
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Episode 199 – Stephanie Bender – S&T's Bees
Stephanie Bender is the owner and operator of S&T's Bees in downtown Elkins. S&T's Bees sells all supplies needed for beekeeping, as well as honey, lip balm…
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Episode 198 – Patty Showers Ryan – Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc.
Patty Showers Ryan became President of Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia, Inc. (YCF) in June 2016. Ms. Ryan holds a bachelor's degree in…
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Episode 197 – Tommy Byrd – Byrd's House of Donuts
Byrd's House of Donuts was started by Issac Thomas Byrd, Sr. (Tommy) and his son, Issac Thomas Byrd, Jr (Thomas). Mr. Byrd had a longstanding career of 25…
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Episode 196 – Ron & Matilda Fowler – French Creek Christmas Trees
Married for 48 years (c. 1973), Ron and Matilda Fowler are owners of French Creek Christmas Trees. They have one son, two lovely grandchildren, and their…
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Episode 195 – Christina Entenmann-Edwards Hashtag WV
Christina Entenmann-Edwards, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Hashtag WV City Paper, has been a Lewisburg, WV resident since September of 2008. She is a…
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Episode 194 – Todd Cope – CentralApp
As CEO of CentralApp, Todd Cope strives to connect companies in need of tech talent with qualified workers from throughout the Appalachian region. A native…
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Episode 193 – Rene Jorge – Sauté by René
Rene Jorge is a professional Chef and owner of Sauté by Rene'. She is the mother of two teenage boys. Born in Asbury Park, NJ and moved to NYC after high…
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Episode 192 – Ellen and Daniel Lubuguin – Phillipines Best
Ellen and Daniel Lubuguin were both born in the Philippines. Daniel's career started out working for Pepsi where he remained for 10 years, while Ellen worked…
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Episode 191 – Mike Goss – Sirianni's Cafe
General Manager of Sirianni's Cafe in Davis, West Virginia, Mike Goss operates the in's and out's of the Italian Cafe. Siranni's name originates from the…
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Episode 190 – Crystal Mersh – 1982 Foundation
Born and raised in Calhoun County, Crystal graduated with a degree in Chemistry and was shortly after forced to leave her home state in order to find…
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Episode 188 – Samuel Bonasso – Quantum Bean Coffee
Samuel Bonasso is the founder and head roaster of Quantum Bean Coffee in Morgantown, WV. He's been married for 7 years and has 2 young children. Samuel has a…
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Episode 187 – Matthew Byrd- Byrd's and Bee's
Matthew Byrd grew up in Ritchie County, WV. Always having a fascination with wildlife, Matthew graduated from WVU with a B.S. in Wildlife and Fisheries…
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Episode 186 – Kathy Evans – Evans Knob Farm
Evans Knob Farm is owned by Kathy and Reid Evans. Fourth generation operators of Reid's family farm, they took over stewardship of the farm in 1994. In 2002…
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Episode 184 – Amanda Stevens – A&K Clothing
A&K Clothing is a locally owned business based out of the mountain state of West Virginia. The business opened up in February 2021 & has grown exponentially…
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Episode 183 – Amanda McDaniel – Shenandoah Planing Mill
Amanda McDaniel is a stay-at-home mom turned Lumber Lady! She and her father have built their business together as a combined retirement project and…
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Episode 182 – Jonathan Napier – Nail City Record
Jon was born and raised in Wheeling, WV. He graduated from West Liberty University with a degree in Business Administration. After his graduation, he moved to…
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Episode 181 – Stephen Mann – MannCave Distillery
Stephen Mann, born in Takoma Park Maryland, commuted regularly to Weston, WV where his parents purchased and maintained a 450-acre farm, spending almost all of…
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Episode 180 – Samantha Haddix – Haddix Liquidations
Samantha Haddix co-owns Haddix Liquidations alongside her husband, Jason. Haddix Liquidations sells pallets of merchandise from all types of major retailers…
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Episode 179 – Max Hammer – Hammer Cycles
Max Hammer has been on a bike since he was a toddler. He came of age on the trails surrounding Phoenix, Arizona, in the 1980s just as mountain biking was…
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Episode 178 – Frank & Elizabeth Dix – Kirkwood Winery and Isaiah Morgan Distillery
Frank and Elizabeth are co-owners of Kirkwood Winery and Isaiah Morgan Distillery. Kirkwood has been in business for 30 years, and the distillery has been in…
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Episode 177 – Dean Six – Blenko Glass Company
Dean Six graduated from WVU several times and has written numerous books, articles and scholarly monographs. Published materials and recognized work include…
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Episode 176 – Ahmed Abdelrehim – Cairo2Go
Ahmed Abdelrehim graduated from the school of Pharmacy and Biotechnology in 2008 at the German University in Cairo, Egypt, and started his first business, a…
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Episode 175 – Steven Webb – Dias Floral Company
Steven L. Webb, born in 1957 in Beckley, West Virginia, attended local schools until graduation. Steve attended West Virginia University and finished his…
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Episode 174 – Max Knapp – Intellispect & Black Bear Capital
Max Knapp grew up in Jackson County, West Virginia, where he graduated from Ravenswood High School. Upon graduation, he attended West Virginia Wesleyan College…
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Episode 173 – Brody Prudnick – Ray's Seasonings
Brody Prudnick is the owner of Ray's Seasonings, LLC based out of Morgantown, West Virginia. Ray's Seasonings is a small business that specializes in…
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Episode 172 – Ashton Critchley – Bessie's Floral Designs
Ashton Critchley is the founder of Wolverstone Development Company and is the owner of Bessie's Floral Designs in Oak Hill, WV. She is a 2009 graduate of…
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Episode 170 – Andrew Rice – Sky Forge Metal Works
Sky Forge Metalworks has brought an element of creativity to homes and businesses of the DMV area since 2014. Andrew Rice, the owner, knew the moment he took…
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Episode 168 – Johnny McFadden – Mountaineer Integrated Care
Johnny McFadden co-founded Mountaineer Integrated Care (MIC) which won permits to grow, process and dispense medical cannabis in West Virginia. He serves as…
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Episode 167 – Mike Roberts – Roberts Corrosion Services
Roberts Corrosion Services, LLC provides corrosion support and remediation for natural gas piping with a primary focus in the Appalachian Basin area. Since…
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Episode 166 – Dick Bonnet – TorcUP
Dick Bonnet is an independent contractor for TorcUP of WV selling Hydraulic Pneumatic and Battery bolting tools (torque wrenches) to the industry in West…
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Episode 165 – Caitlin Furbee – Remarkable Windows and Blinds
Caitlin Furbee is the owner of Remarkable Windows and Blinds in Morgantown, West Virginia. After earning her Interior Design Degree from WVU, Caitlin jumped…
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Episode 164 – Brad Frankhouser – Desmone & Associates Architects
Bradley Frankhouser is a Principal and the office lead of Desmone's Morgantown office. Desmone is an Architecture and Interior Design Firm. They have locations…
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Episode 163 – Sharon Travis – Serenity Hills Life Center
Serenity Hills Life Center was founded by Sharon Travis in 2019. Serenity Hills is a non-profit women's behavioral health center and treatment center for women…
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Episode 162 – Joe and Gina Starett – Mountaineer RV & Outdoor Center
Mountaineer RV & Outdoor Center, LLC is West Virginia's newest RV Dealership. It is expanding to be the largest RV Dealership in the state, moving to its new…
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Episode 161 – Joshua Swiger – Blues Alley Studios and Records
Joshua Swiger is a producer, engineer, performer and music industry professional from Morgantown, West Virginia. Joshua has been active in the national and…
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Episode 160 – John Little – Smooth Ambler Spirits
John Little is the CEO and Head Distiller at Smooth Ambler Spirits in Maxwelton, West Virginia. They offer various delicious bourbons and ryes, including…
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Episode 159 – Jocelyn Sheppard – Appalachian Botanical
Jocelyn Sheppard is the founder and president of Appalachian Botanical Company located in Boone County, West Virginia. Appalachian Botanical Company uses…
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Episode 158 – George Patterson – Hernshaw Farms
George Patterson is the owner and founder of Hernshaw Farms, a mushroom farm located on a reclaimed mine strip in Hernshaw, West Virginia. George is from…
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Episode 157 – Tom Crabtree – WV Great Barrel Company
Tom Crabtree founded The WV Great Barrel Company in 2017 to create meaningful change and create great jobs in his local community of White Sulphur Springs…
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Episode 156 – Taylor Strickland and Tim Ruff – Austin's Homemade Ice Cream
Austin's Homemade Ice Cream is a family-owned, homemade ice cream shop in Ceredo, West Virginia. Austin's at The Market is their second location owned by…
