📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gsz6Fd6Nt64[ABOUT THE EPISODE]⭐ Featured Guests: Maya Lemberg and Scott Houston[ABOUT THE GUESTS]Maya Lemberg is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and co-founder ...
Jul 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 31
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5BKnknrfxlAABOUT THE EPISODE⭐ Featured Guest: Gene KansasGene Kansas is an award-winning historic preservationist, real estate developer, storyteller, and author based in Atlanta. He's the founder ...
Jun 14, 2025•34 min•Season 1Ep. 30
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mq5SiHKkU48⭐ Featured Guest: Heather FortnerHeather is the CEO of SignatureFD, an integrated wealth management firm with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina. During her twenty-year tenure at SignatureFD, Heather has executed strategies tha...
May 08, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/snqxmYkQV18 ⭐ Featured Guest: Kashi Sehgal is the founder of Retaaza, a hyperlocal food distributor working with Georgia farmers to reduce food waste and increase access to fresh, local food. With a background in technology, Kashi applies innovative approaches ...
Apr 18, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 28
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ [LINK]🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: [LINK]🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5wPCQfYdyzY[ABOUT THE EPISODE]In this thought-provoking episode, Brent explores the intersection of Christianity and psychedelic healing with...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 26
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lS-4DvOtijM -- ⭐ Featured Guest: Asata Reid Asata Reid is a chef, author, and public health advocate dedicated to making nutrition education accessible to all. She is the founder of Life Chef, a culinary education service focused on healthy cooking for all stages of li...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 26
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox [https://www.maconatlanta.com/]🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdpuWqtrvRY---ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Macon sits down with Matthew McCurdy, Executive Director and Co-Founder of BLKHLTH, to discuss public health, racial disparities in healthcare, and how structural racism impacts Black comm...
Feb 27, 2025•51 min•Season 1Ep. 25
In this episode, we explore one of Atlanta's most ambitious urban renewal projects with Jack Cebe, Director of 'The Stitch'. Learn how this transformative project aims to cap the Downtown Connector with a park, heal historical divisions, and create new opportunities for affordable housing and community connection in downtown Atlanta.📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: [https://w...
Feb 17, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 24
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nk9R11z_UcQ --- ⭐ Featured Guest: Andrew McConnell Andrew McConnell is the CEO of Alively, a company focused on enhancing healthspan and extending healthy years of living. He is also the author ...
Dec 05, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 23
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KLSK-OmsBN0 --- ⭐ Featured Guests: Kyle and Brent Pease Kyle Pease is the Chief Inspirational Officer, and Brent Pease is the Executive Director of the Kyle Pease Foundation. Together, they’ve co...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/aLwrUun6uC4 Building Atlanta’s Future with Kyle Stapleton Featured Guest: Kyle Stapleton Kyle Stapleton is the Head of Global Engagement for Sustainability at McKinsey & Company, where he he...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 21
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dQ58g6MrpH8 About the Episode: Join us for an engaging conversation with Steve Carse, the founder of King of Pops, as we dive into the journey of building an Atlanta icon. Steve shares the unexp...
Nov 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 20
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/glE1ZE3gFLI Rev. Dr. Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, joins us to explore how artificial intelligence intersects with faith and ministry. Known for his th...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 19
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jIgEtSUQZZ8 About the Episode: In this episode of Macon Atlanta, we sit down with Max Mayblum, Founder and CEO of Givers, to discuss how his company is supporting family caregivers, often describe...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Support his fundraising for the NYC Marathon: https://support.backonmyfeet.org/nyc24/bryan-macon 📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2omlpQm4NQo --- Brent is joined by his brother Bryan Macon, an avid runner, to discuss their share...
Oct 09, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 17
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/E7i6nNzD7rY ⭐ Featured Guest: Soumaya Khalifa Soumaya Khalifa is a prominent community leader in Atlanta and founder of the Islamic Speakers Bureau (ISB). ...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/92FMv9dIqeQ?si=y_A5XqiztYX0pVQf ⭐Featured Guest: Natalie Gallagher Natalie Gallagher, a communications trainer and public speaking coach, delves into the a...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 15
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/empathetic-ai-and-precision-medicine?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JKA1-Ht_zDQ --- ⭐ Featured Guest: Dr. Anant Madabhushi Dr. Anant Madabhushi is a trailblazer in healthcare innovatio...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 14
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/how-should-you-use-ai-today-with?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pg7FPGjlamE --- ⭐ Featured Guest: Bradford Church Bradford Church is the Co-Founder and CPO of Village Labs. With nearly...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/transforming-atlanta-brian-mcgowan 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0zTw6btejg4?si=js5RxQy-Vc1Z-J6X --- ABOUT THE EPISODE: In this episode of *Macon Atlanta*, Brent Macon sits down with Brian McGowan, CEO of Centennial Yard...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 12
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eu3E_4DIpGo In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Macon sits down with Christian Ross, founder of Happy Talks, a company dedicated to combating lonelines...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/going-the-distance-nick-fragnitos?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qh1V8S6-95I In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent sits down with Nick Fragnito, the founding partner at Shorewind Cap...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 10
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/beyond-medication-how-social-prescribing 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hwTXQgT4Jpc In this episode, I had a profound and inspiring conversation with Chris Appleton, delving into the transformative potential of social pre...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=web 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZuzvYCR2hT0 In this episode, I had a highly pragmatic conversation with David Jernigan, delving into the pressing challenges facing today's youth, particul...
Jul 18, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 8
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xZOTss20GEevZ3kgwiNfk?si=babc5e5b87f445ec In this episode of Macon Atlanta, host Brent Macon sits down with Vian Morales, a Veteran Army Officer, seasoned Operations Strateg...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 7
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube In this episode of Macon Atlanta, host Brent Macon sits down with Cesar Wurm to explore his incredible journey through the hospitality industry, his struggle with alcohol addiction, and his inspiring path to reco...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3
📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox: https://www.maconatlanta.com/ 📖 Read more about this episode on: https://brentmacon.substack.com/p/021-reclaiming-our-food-with-good 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube In this episode of Macon Atlanta, host Brent Macon sits down with Alex Edquist, CEO of Good Agriculture, to delve into the transformative world of regenerative farming. Alex ...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Read more here: Inspiring Conversations Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Dr. Luther E. Smith, Jr., ordained elder and retired professor from Emory’s Candler School of Theology. Dr. Smith shares insights into his profound research on Howard Thurman, his advocacy for children, and his exploration of the spirituality of hope. Discover how Dr. Smith's journey with Howard Thurman has shaped his perspectives on spiritual seeking and living a fulfilling life. We also delve into his latest boo...
Jun 14, 2024•20 min
Read more here: Reimagining Education In this episode of Macon Atlanta , host Brent Macon engages with Chris Turner, founder of Moonrise, to explore the challenges of modern education and the potential of alternative learning models. Chris introduces "co-learning," which combines the flexibility of homeschooling with beautiful spaces, real-world experiences, and a built-in community. Featured Guest: Chris Turner Chris Turner is the founder of Moonrise, an innovative co-learning space integrating...
May 15, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Read more here: Cultivating Virtuous Citizens In this episode of Macon Atlanta, host Brent Macon engages with Leo Smith, founder of Engaged Futures Group and board member of Atlanta Classical Academy (ACA). They delve into the transformative impact of classical education, the significance of ideological nuance, and the empowering potential of school choice. Featured Guest: Leo Smith Leo Smith, founder of Engaged Futures Group and board member of ACA, is dedicated to education and community empow...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 26 min
