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This week, we're kicking off Season 10 in style by featuring the "Farm Tour Capital of Kentucky": Oldham County!! As we'll hear, though, its claims to fame extend far beyond the farms! Come along as tourism director Kim Hydes speaks of multiple must-stops along your journey through Oldham County, including the Commonwealth's largest cultivated beer garden, and the only distillery on Interstate 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. Plan your vacation accordingly . . .and for additional information about Oldham County's amazing attractions, simply click here to visit the tourism website: https://touroldham.com/.

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This week's featured "Exceptional Educator" has been of tremendous value and service to her alma mater for nearly 30 years!! She is Western Kentucky University alumnus Adrianne Browning, who has fulfilled duties on campus ranging from career counseling, to resume building, to even professional development. She currently lends her skills and talents within WKU's Gordon Ford College of Business. We'll learn what attracted Adrianne to the education field, get a synopsis of her previous positions on "The Hill", and gain familiarity with the manner in which she commonly assists students. She'll also explain why she would recommend her line of work to anyone still in doubt about their future career path. Sure hope you enjoy listening to Adrianne as much as I enjoyed chatting with her!

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She has touched the lives of many within and outside of her church, making her more than worthy of a spotlight on this week's episode!! Ellie Coursey, affectionately known by many as "Miss Ellie", has faithfully served Henderson's First Baptist Church as Director of Children's Ministry for just over 25 (twenty five) years! Interestingly enough, however, her career did not begin in ministry. Lend Ellie your ears as she discusses the first ten years of her employment, the inspiration for her career change, and the wide array of programs/initiatives she has coordinated for kiddos and their families. She'll also explain the goals she wishes to achieve prior to retirement, and the reasons she would recommend that we lend our time and talents to our respective churches. Even if you've never been privileged to know Ellie, you'll quickly understand why she has meant so much to so many, as she details her career endeavors over the course of our conversation. And for additional information about Henderson's First Baptist Church, simply click here to visit the web page: https://fbchenderson.org/.

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Enhance your knowledge of and appreciation for Kentucky's extensive bourbon history courtesy of this week's episode!! I'm delighted to be joined by Eric Gregory, who proudly serves as president of the Kentucky Distillers' Association. We'll get the scoop on how Eric found his way to the KDA, and how the nonprofit first came to be. We'll also learn about a few of the entities that the KDA had a hand in creating, such as the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame, and hear how we can support the organization through our time and resources. Please enjoy responsibly! And, to find out more about the Kentucky Distillers' Association, simply click here to visit the web page: https://kybourbon.com/.

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This week, we're spotlighting a new and exciting dining venue that graced downtown Henderson as recently as early April!! It is known as Cap & Cork, and it offers a truly unique experience unlike any other you've most likely enjoyed in the restaurant realm. From chops and steaks...to a second-to-none selection of beer, wine, and whiskey...there's certainly a palate pleaser for everyone on the menu. Join the fun as owners Brian McDaniel and Aaron Nelson explain why Cap & Cork is truly in a league of its own. And, to learn even more about this dining delight, simply click here to explore the web page: https://capncorkhendo.com/.

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Get ready to put your art hat on while listening to this week's episode!! I'm privileged to be joined by Henderson artist Tabitha Taylor, who has already made quite a name for herself . . .and with good reason! From chalkboard art, to window paintings, to murals, Tabitha has spruced up numerous local businesses in and around her community. We'll learn how Tabitha discovered her artistic talent, and hear of the steps she took to get started. Tabby will also discuss in-depth the projects for which she is regularly commissioned, and her words of wisdom to those seeking to produce art of their own. Gonna be a blast! And, to find out even more about her services, simply click here to visit her website: https://www.tabithataylorart.com/.

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Last week, I was thrilled to be joined by long-time KET fixture Renee Shaw. So, I thought it was only appropriate that we venture back inside the Commonwealth Time Capsule, and revisit a thoroughly enjoyable conversation I had in 2021 with Renee's former colleague: Mr. Bill Goodman! Bill spent 20 years at KET before assuming his current role as Executive Director of Kentucky Humanities. Take a listen to see how Bill's journey into television broadcasting compares to Renee's, and enjoy his reflection on time spent hosting programs such as "Kentucky Tonight", "One to One", and "The Book Club At KET". You can also gain familiarity with Bill's nonprofit organization, and learn how to contribute to its important cause. For additional information about Kentucky Humanities, you can reach out to Bill via email at [email protected], and visit the web page found here: https://www.kyhumanities.org/.

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Ms. Renee Shaw maintains quite a busy schedule...after all, she is Director of Public Affairs for KET (Kentucky Educational Television)...but somehow, she found time to be my guest on this week's "Blabbin'"!! You know Renee from shows such as "Kentucky Tonight", "Kentucky Edition", and "Connections", as well as KET's in-depth election coverage. We'll learn how she ended up on this particular career path, hear about some meaningful highlights from her 25 plus years in television broadcasting, and get her advice for any and all aspiring journalists. If you're not yet familiar with Renee's work, I know you'll become an instant fan after listening to our conversation! And to enjoy previous episodes of her "Connections" program, simply visit the show's page on KET's website found here: Connections | KET.

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She's only been an author for a few years now, but has it ever been rewarding and therapeutic for her! She is Union County native Dani Girten, my special guest this week. You'll be deeply touched by the inspiration behind her first published children's book, "Dear Presley", and fascinated by the sharp contrast of her second effort, "Discover The Realm of Everwood". We'll get the scoop on Dani's background and future goals. Plus, she'll highlight an exciting new development pertinent to her writing endeavors! It promises to be enjoyable . . .and to follow Dani's authorship pursuits, simply visit her web page found here: https://www.authordanigirten.com/.

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Just a few weeks back, these lovely ladies kindly invited me to be a guest on their podcast . . .so, I thought I'd return the favor!! They are Kimberly Parsley and Lisa McKinley from Bowling Green, two inspiring individuals who are extremely positive and productive despite their visual impairments. Kimberly is employed as an independent living specialist, and Lisa is currently enrolled in massage therapy school. The two of them host a popular podcast known as "Demand and Disrupt". Come along as we learn about the causes of their vision loss, their respective backgrounds, and their engaging podcast. To learn even more about "Demand and Disrupt", and listen/subscribe, simply visit Kimberly and Lisa's podcast page found here: https://demand-and-disrupt.pinecast.co/.

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