Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
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Marietta Stories l Inspiring and historical stories from the community of Marietta, Georgia
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What makes the town of Marietta, Georgia so welcoming, friendly and the center of Southern hospitality? Listen each week as veteran podcaster Bill Nowicki dives deep to tell the heartwarming, sad and funny stories from the people that make Marietta a great place to call home.
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Gary Leake Pt 2 Final mixdown
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1:21:53Part 2 of Amy and John sitting down with Gary Leake! Great continuation of Marietta stories!
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Amy and John sat down with Gary Leake, owner of Johnnie MacCracken's Celtic Firehouse Pub, located on the Marietta Square! Gary remiminsced about the history of Marietta, as well as how he got started in the bar business! Fascinating stories to listen to and this is only Part 1!!
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Marietta Police Department's Marty Ferrell and Chuck McPhilamy
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1:36:24Amy and John sit down with newly retired Marietta Chief of Police, Marty Ferrell and Marietta Police Public Information Officer, Chuck McPhilamy. They discuss the police deparmtment's culture, need for more officers and their favorite events on the Marietta Square. They discuss all the great opportunities the department has for their officers.…
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10 For 10 by Brent Rittersdorf
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1:19:27Amy and John sat down with Brent Rittersdorf, Realtor and Motivational Speaker. He discusses his time in the Marietta Business Association, his cohosting N.O.W. and his newest journey, 10 for 10! It's an awesome and uplifting, but thought provoking episode! Enjoy!
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Matt DeBusschere of the Marietta Melt Yard
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1:16:55Amy and John sat down with Matt from Marietta Melt Yard in this interview. Matt discussed his families Marietta history, his background in music in a band and how he makes Food Fun at his restaurant, Marietta Melt Yard on Whitlock Ave! Give it a listen and enjoy!
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Amy and John sat down with Shikera Cook in this episode. Shak, as she is loving known in the community, spoke about a lot of history from where she grew up in Marietta, Mentoring for Leadership program and Girls, Inc. This is a fantastic interview with a wonderful community leader!
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Mentoring for Leadership with Beverly McAfee and Kristen Thompson
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1:12:04Amy and John sit down with Mentoring for Leadership founder and Dream Weaver, Beverly McAfee and Executive Director, Kristen Thompson. They discuss how this wonderful program got started, what they do and what their needs are. This is an excellent and informative interview, worth the listen!
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Amy and John talk with Stephanie Coston in this episode. You may know her face, but we get to know her and everything she is involved with on the Marietta Square! Very interesting!!
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Thomas Sherrer with Poole's Pharmacy
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1:20:53Thomas shares a bit about his pharmacy in Marietta, Ga, along with the many other things he is involved with. We discuss Thomas winning the Marietta Citizen of the Year, Dancing with the Stars and his community work with McKenna Farms!
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Bill Nowicki Interview
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1:15:02In this episode, Amy & John interview Bill Nowicki, creator of Marietta Stories. They find out what got him into podcasts, what his favorite episode was and why he is handing it over to them. He also explains what his next journey in podcasting is! Definitely worth a listen!
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Amy Reed and John Silvey Intro
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12:54Amy Reed and John Silvey have taken over as hosts of the Marietta Stories Podcast and want to introduce themselves to you! They have some great interviews lined up with a twist at the end of each episode!
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S6EP17, Perfect balance, Heather O'Donnell of Magnolia Heather Art
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20:07Bill loves innovative art and when he saw Magnolia Heather's magnolia embroidery and fell in love. A day later, Heather sat down with Bill and explained how she started and grew her small business through a combination of art shows and instagram posts. She continues to experiment with her art and you can check her out on instagram magnoliaheather a…
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S6EP16, Cobb 911 serving people on their toughest day
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38:46Samatha Hawkins of Cobb 911 contacted Bill because they need more people to answer calls. Working for 911 requires a unique set of skills and takes a while and help to learn them: whom to route the call to, how to help people and how to listen. Multitasking is required. Also, supporting the people that answer the tough calls through a peer network,…
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S6EP15, Passion, purpose and continuous learning, Lisa Weinert of RunFitYoga
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22:18Lisa Weinert and her business, RunFitYoga, can be found at the Marietta Square, Kennesaw Mountain and online. She handles her business much like her career… with a focus on problem solving and exceeding goals. Lisa is a certified running coach, personal trainer and yoga instructor. She transitioned from a corporate career to coach and built her bus…
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S6EP14, Jennifer Maxwell of Tiny Apple Farm and Kissie of Shop Hippie Kids
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10:25Two interviews for the price of one! Bill first interviewed Jennifer Maxwell two years ago. Jennifer and her husband had just bought their dream farm and started their local business. Now Jennifer has expanded her blueberry bushes, has add art and has a baby due! Shop Hippie Kids is the brain child of two sisters and Bill speaks to one, Kissie (fro…
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S6EP13, Baking and Loving One another, Antoinette and Shaun Michelle of Sugar Muffin Bake Shop
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13:15Antoinette Michelle watched her grandmother bake, not knowing that she would start a business when her husband, Shaun had health issues. Now they run the Sugar Muffins Bake Shop, named after their daughters nickname. You can find them at the Marietta Square Farmers Market and be sure to follow them on Instagram. http://www.sugarmuffinsbakeshop.com/…
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S6EP12, Soul, Love and Community, Buddy Finethy and Big John and Pam, of the Hawg and Ale Smokehouse
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35:25A lot has changed for Buddy Finethy since Bill interviewed him in 2018. Buddy bought out his Hawg and Ale partners, his friend Big John took over the menu (and added soul and love) and Buddy found musicians to create a unique soundscape. All of these elements result in a unique Marietta community. COVID pushed them to the brink, but with the help o…
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S6B3, Adrian Crutchfield comes to Marietta Jazz and Jokes 11-19-21
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16:32Adrian Crutchfield's life changed with when: he was brought on stage and given a saxophone by Kenny G and when Prince told him to restart his solo career. Adrian is coming to Marietta Jazz and Jokes and plans on dancing and playing during his 11-19-21 concert. You do not want miss one of the best sax players on the planet as he comes to Marietta Ja…
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S6B2, Gabriela Anders comes to Marietta Jazz and Jokes, 11-13-21
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16:27Gabriela Anders' dad was famous in Argentina for his jazz arrangements. She loved jazz too, but grew her talent in new directions. She came to the US and developed her skills even more and was lucky to work with many great artists. Now she is coming to Marietta Jazz and Jokes on November 13th to share her music with us. https://www.eventbrite.com/e…
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S6B1 The Andrews Brothers comes to Marietta! Blaine Clotfelter of the Marietta Theatre Company
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S6EP11, Ring the Bell Benefit at Glover Park Brewery Benefiting Reese's Magic Fund
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31:59Bill speaks with the Dr. Thomas Olson of Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Atlanta, Alex Gutherie, Marietta native and star of The Voice, Alex Faas who coordinated the event, Jeannie Sandoval, a mom that lost her daughter Monica just 2 1/2 months ago and Kyle a 15 year old cancer survivor. Donate and help this great cause! https://give.cho…
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S6EP10, Gobble Jog is Back!!! Dr. Ike Reighard CEO of MUST Ministries
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23:04For 50 years, MUST Ministries has served Cobb and Cherokee Counties, even through COVID. Their biggest fundraiser, the Gobble Jog is back for 2021 and everyone should sign up. Dr. Ike explains the mission and the impacts of COVID and the future of MUST. You won't want to miss this important interview. Go to gobblejog.org to learn more!…
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S6EP9, Speakeasy Vibe in Marietta, Lara Ferreira of the Third Door
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23:03Lara Ferreira loves concerts and campers and they combine elements of those loves along with a speakeasy vibe at the Third Door. Bill Nowicki and Paul Southern get the behind the scene tour including all the touches that bring folks to The Third Door every week. https://www.thethirddoor.netDoor Bill Nowicki, Host
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S6EP8, Marietta Impacts World Affairs Through Aviation, Brad Hawkins of the Aviation History and Tech Center
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39:46On my way to my interview with Brad Hawkins, the new director of the Aviation History and Technology Center, Doug Lester had to share some of his career. He is certainly proud of his 38 years Lockheed. The outdoor aviation museum has many planes that helped define not only Marietta's history starting in WW2, but world history. Brad explains all tha…
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S6EP7, Lindsey Coleman and a live Marietta Ghost Tour!
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31:30Lindsey Coleman, Marietta native and lover of all things Marietta, bought the food tour company, runs the Ghost tours and the history tour too. Bill spoke with the tour guide and the the customers of one of the Ghost tours. We all learned a lot and shared our love of Marietta. https://www.mariettafoodtours.com…
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S6EP6, Chalktoberfest is back! Sally Macaulay of Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
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15:21Chalktoberfest is back! Sally Macaulay is excited to present the biggest fundraiser for the Marietta Cobb Museum of Art. Beer tickets are still available and with over 80 artists, music and activities for the non-professional artists. October 9th and 10th!Door Bill Nowicki, host
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S6EP5, Learning and doing, Taylor Rambo, Executive Director of the Georgia Symphony
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41:36Taylor Rambo became the executive director of the Georgia Symphony recently after a career built on learning and doing. He earned degrees in music business and entertainment and two masters and volunteered and worked helping non-profits excel. After COVID hit 2020, Taylor was furloughed in DC and decided to return to Marietta and restart. Now he br…
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S6EP4, Amy Reed Marietta Museum of History's New Director!
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21:49Amy Reed just took over the director job at the history museum and she has plans. Good thing her fried and co-worker, Christa McCay knows how to execute Amy's creative ideas. In their latest collaboration, Marietta 1899, Color Captured in Black and White, Amy and Christa created a memorial day weekend in Marietta full of every day life. I love what…
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S6EP3 Discovering your passion and bringing it to Marietta, Andy Gaines, General Manager of the Strand Theatre
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1:30:33In this epic podcast (1 1/2 hours long), Andy Gaines traces his earliest memory of the Strand (3rd grade) to his shift from business major to what he calls his underwater basket weaving degree to Tyler Perry's studio to working out west and then back to Marietta and dealing with COVID. Phew, no wonder it is so long!…
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S6EP2, Kids helping kids, Jaida and Amie Burke of KIDS Care
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26:51Amie Burke's daughter Jaida came up with an idea for kids to do nice things in the community and KIDS (Kindness in Doing Service) was born. Bill catches up with the group and members of the Cobb Police and later Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson as they prepare backpacks for kids returning to school. Everyone had a great time helping, see the pic…
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S6EP1, Rebuilt to Serve the Community, Alexandra Beswick of the Switzer Library
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27:44Alexandra Beswick the Central Region Manager of the Cobb Library System gave Bill Nowicki a tour of the renovated Switzer Library. The improved library includes a maker space and redesigned Georgia Room among many other things.Door Bill Nowicki, Host
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S6B2, Finding the path that works, Matt B Davis Of Obstacle Racing Media
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42:53Matt B Davis grew up in Marietta and had more fun vying for class clown than listening to his conservative parent's advice. Good thing he didn't. He couldn't stand trying to fit in. He is now an entrepreneur and runs a company. Some of his old Marietta friends are miserable in their traditional jobs and think he might have had the last laugh.…
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What could be better than Marietta Stories and The Marietta Visitor Bureau Teaming together? I can't think of anything. Bill talks with Courtney Spiess the Executive Director of the Marietta Visitors Bureau!Door Bill Nowicki, Host
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S6EP1, Reinventing yourself every day, Ira Blumenthal
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25:50Ira Blumenthal is a Renaissance man. He has succeeded in the corporate world, but his passions run the gamut. From author of books to screenplays, to lacrosse coach to professional speaker, Ira keeps reinventing himself. However, he is most proud of the title of husband, father and grandfather. Ira shares his decades of wisdom and how to focus on t…
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S6B1 Gwen Hughes and Zach Wilson magical musicians coming to Marietta on 7/17/21!
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22:22Two magical musicians scheduled to play on Fountaines Lewis newest event: Gwen Hughes and Zach Wilson. Both have great stories and they preview the festival. Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marietta-international-music-festival-tickets-158151343927?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\ Gwen Hughes https://www.instagram.com/gwenhughesmusic/ Zach Wilson https:/…
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S5EP11, From Nursing School to Restaurant/Bar Owner, Kelly Halbach of Mulligan's
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28:28Kelly Halbach wanted to be a nurse to work three days a week. When that didn't work out, she went to something she knew: bartending. Bartending came natural and something is very good at and could pay the bills. She didn't give up on college and when she graduating from Kennesaw State, she bought Mulligan's. Now Kelly and her Mom (her Mom is the co…
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S5EP10, Homemade Goodness, Jeff Haeger of the Crooked Tree Cafe
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24:28The Marietta City FB Group loves the Crooked Tree Cafe and so do Bill Nowicki and Paul Southern. Bill and Paul experienced the brisket, sweet tea smoked chicken, potato salad, biscuits and homemade sauces. Paul called the brisket "the best I have ever had" and Bill agrees. The owner, Jeff Haeger leveraged his many years of restaurant experience to …
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S5EP9, From Rome to Kennesaw, Luigi Tartaglione of Italia Mediterranean Grill
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45:42Authentic Italian food, wine and great stories what makes for a better lunch than that? Well Bill, Heidi and Paul loved meeting Luigi Tartalione and his employees Madison and Vincent at Italia Mediterranean Grill on Cobb Parkway. We talk Mama, laundry and cooking as well as plenty of banter including watermelon planting pranks.…
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S5EP8, An East Cobb Trip to AJ's Famous Seafood and Po' Boys
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19:12Paul Southern and Bill Nowicki are joined in their search for great hole in the wall restaurants by Paul's friend, Jim Tarvin. Jim is a frequent visitor to AJ's famous Seafood and Po' Boys at 2100 Roswell Road in Marietta. We sampled several dishes and especially enjoyed the 3 lbs of crawdads and key lime pie for dessert. There was a good crowd all…
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S5EP7, Covering their workers during COVID, Marietta Burger Bar
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21:18Paul and Southern and Bill Nowicki head to Marietta Burger Bar for a great tasting, homemade meal. We spoke with a server who explained what her life during the pandemic. As a single mom she struggled as the restaurant lost patrons. The great news is the owners took good care of her and helped her through the toughest parts. Still, customer numbers…
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S5EP6, Hustling 200 Pizzas per day, Tony Cruise of Baby Tommy's Taste of NY
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23:57Tony Cruise grew up cooking and started working at Baby Tommy's 15 years ago when he restarted his life in Marietta after a divorce. Baby Tommy gave him the restaurant 5 years ago and Tony has worked pretty much non-stop ever since. Tony puts in 14 hours a day, 7 days a week. On a typical Friday, he makes 200 pizzas and plans on keeping it that way…
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S5EP5, Island Food Pivot: Raul's Latin Kitchen and Catering, Chef Raul Thomas
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33:46Raul Thomas is a survivor. He pivoted back to his first love --cooking-- after Marietta's Theatre in the Square experienced the COVID shutdown. Never shying away from a challenge, he rebuilt a food truck and started a restaurant and Bodega in Tucker, near Spaghetti Junction. Paul Southern and Bill experience the cuisine that Raul first brought to G…
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S5B1, Connecting on stage, Grammy Award winning drummer, Brannen Temple
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23:52How many people know what they want to do at age 10? Well Brannen Temple did. He wanted to be a drummer and kept working, listening and learning. He became a sought after studio musician and has played with many of the greats from Chaka Chan to Janet Jackson to the Dixie Chicks. What motivates him is the connection that is possible by putting aside…
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S5EP4, Restarting over, Sabra Wood of the Red Eyed Mule
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22:45Sabra Wood was on maternity leave as a flight attendant when she lost her supervisor on United Flight 93 on 9-11. Shaken, she decided to change careers into the corporate world. Then came the 2008 financial crisis. A single mom with no immediate prospects, she settled in Marietta and began her journey as an entrepreneur and owner of the Red Eyed Mu…
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S5EP3, Old Marietta and a Taste of Chicago
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24:02Bill Nowicki and Paul Southern talk broken mics, lost badges and Josh's Chicago Hot dogs and Chicago beef. Josh bought the Taste of Chicago on Powder Springs Street from Carl and even though he is a descendant of an Old Marietta (OM) family. He followed Carl's lead and recipes. You'll love the Chicago authentic foods as much as Paul and i did.…
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S5EP2, The Hunt House: locally sourced creativity
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26:49Mark and April run the Hunt House on White Circle in Marietta. Mark creativity cooks dishes inspired by locally sourced foods and brings in local bands to listen to when you eat. Paul Southern, Bill Nowicki and Heidi Roy (Bill's girlfriend) enjoy a Saturday night trying all the creative foods from the Hunt House. The crawfish Monica was to die for.…
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