In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Karen and Alan Schmidt, the dynamic husband-and-wife duo behind Freshwater Design & Build. Together, they’ve created a unique business model that combines visionary design with expert remodeling to deliver stunning, fully cohesive home renovations. Karen and Alan share the story of merging their talents—Karen’s expertise in design and Alan’s background in custom renovations—and how this collaboration streamlines the renovation process f...
Jan 06, 2025•42 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Terrell Chestnut, PR and Marketing Extraordinaire at Carrigan Farms, a beloved Mooresville staple with over a century of history. Known for its iconic seasonal events—like apple picking, haunted trails, and weddings—Carrigan Farms has become a go-to destination for outdoor fun, stunning weddings, and unique experiences. Terrell shares the fascinating history behind Carrigan Farms, from its granite quarry beginnings to its rise as a viral se...
Dec 23, 2024•37 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Cristina Grossu, a dynamic serial entrepreneur and the founder of My Replica Ring , a company that crafts stunning replica rings for travel, sentimental replacements, and unique needs. Cristina shares her journey from flipping thrift store finds at age 12 to running multiple businesses, including real estate, publishing, and her fast-growing replica ring business. We dive into Cristina’s entrepreneurial mindset, her innovative approach to b...
Dec 16, 2024•42 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I chat with Caleb Hannon, CEO of StayLakeNorman, a top-tier short-term rental business that has redefined luxury stays on Lake Norman. Caleb shares the journey of StayLakeNorman’s expansion, offering stunning vacation rentals that include everything from private boat rentals to curated experiences with local chefs and wellness services. We discuss how StayLakeNorman tailors its services to provide memorable experiences that make guests fall in love with th...
Dec 02, 2024•28 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Mamie Lee, the creator of LKN Memes, an Instagram account that’s taken the Lake Norman area by storm with humor that hits close to home. Mamie shares the story of how LKN Memes grew to over 16,000 followers, with some posts reaching millions of views—all while keeping her identity a mystery for the first year. We dive into Mamie’s creative process, her inspiration behind the memes, and why she decided to reveal her identity to the community...
Nov 25, 2024•25 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Shawn Shrader, the owner of The Kilted Buffalo, a unique combination of barbershop and neighborhood pub that has been a local favorite since 2010. Shawn shares his journey from running restaurants to opening The Kilted Buffalo and reveals the creative, community-first approach that has helped him succeed. We discuss how The Kilted Buffalo grew from one location in Birkdale to three, including Langtree and Plaza Midwood, and how each has its...
Nov 18, 2024•42 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Justin Ckezepis, a former real estate attorney turned radio station owner and host of Good Morning LKN . Justin shares his journey from running a successful real estate law firm to pursuing his passion for broadcast and entrepreneurship, becoming a key voice for Lake Norman on WSIC. We explore Justin’s unique perspective on community, his experiences in the real estate world, and how those have shaped his approach to radio. Justin also shar...
Nov 11, 2024•17 min
In this episode of We Are Lake Norman , I sit down with Julie Wooldridge, founder and board member of Hope of Mooresville (HOMe), an inspiring local nonprofit dedicated to helping homeless women and children regain stability and self-sufficiency. Julie shares the story of HOMe’s origins, the comprehensive services they offer—from housing and job support to credit repair and counseling—and the transformational impact they’re making in the lives of Mooresville residents. Julie also discusses HOMe’...
Nov 04, 2024•18 min
this week we sit down with Hoptown Brewery, one of the staple hangout spots in Mooresville. What began as a passion and home brewing, has grown into a globally recognized, award-winning beer brewing opperation. From the fun events and killer back patio, Hoptown is the place to be on a Friday evening. Check out Hoptown at https://hoptownbrewing.com/ Give Ryan a follow on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ryanwebbermarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 28, 2024•38 min
This week we sit down with Justin Fisher, owner of Deepwell Athletics. They are located in the heart of downtown Mooresville and provide that traditional CrossFit experience fitness lovers have grown to expect. Justin and his team serve a wide variety of age ranges - teens all the way to 65+. If you want to give CrossFit a try, check out https://deepwellathletics.com. Follow Ryan on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ryanwebbermarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 21, 2024•27 min
Crush-It Coliseum isn't your average gym. They have top of the line equipment and an environment that attracts people serious about working out.Matt Skerke is the GM and oversees both locations in Mooresville and Statesville. Matt shares with us the upcoming addition to the Mooresville location - a state of the art Powerlifting Studio. It will be one of a kind for the Lake Norman area. Check out the full episode to find out more about Crush-It Coliseum and how they are changing the health and fi...
Oct 14, 2024•33 min
We sit down with Jaspen Gray the General Manager of CrossFit 77. Jaspen and CrossFit 77 have been a staple in the fitness community of Lake Norman for over 10 years now and they have continued to evolve with the needs of the community. Not just CrossFit, CrossFit 77 offers a wide variety of option from personal training to sport performance. If you want to check out CrossFit 77, the first class is always free. Check out www.crossfit77.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossfit77 The We Are Lake N...
Oct 07, 2024•26 min
We sit down with Ben Kreins of Wobbly Butt Brewery, Taproom, and Eatery to hear how he got into the brewery business and where the name Wobbly Butt came from. Check out Wobbly Butt here: https://www.wobblybuttbrewery.com/ Give them a follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wobblybuttbrewery/ This podcast is produced by Webber Marketing and hosted by Ryan Webber. Give him a follow on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ryanwebbermarketing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
Sep 30, 2024•21 min
Grinch the musical Now- November 21st @ Belk theater Buy tickets online Panthers vs. Washington Sunday @ 1pm Bank of America CAMMMM is back White Water Center- Ice Rink is now open $25 pass $6 parking Charlotte Motor Speed way- Opens Friday the 19th through Jan 2nd Speedway Christmas $30 per car Thanksgiving Pop up Market- Saturday the 20th 11-5 Merino Mill 500 South Main St, Mooresville Will have local vendors and live music Annual Tree lighting (great idea for family with kids) Langtree Lake N...
Nov 18, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Scotty McCreery at Coyote Joes on Saturday Doors open at 7pm Buy tickets online Charlotte Hornets vs. Golden state Warriors- spectrum center Sunday at 7pm Carolina Hurricanes vs. St. Louis Blues Sat 7:30 @PNC Arena Lazy 5 Ranch drive through a zoo and feed exotic animals Decades Patio Party:The 90s Brewers at 4001 Yancey 7pm "Enjoy a night of nostalgia during this ’90s-themed party featuring pizza bagel bites, Tang and Yoo-hoo cocktails, music, costume contest and ’90s sitcoms and cartoons on th...
Nov 12, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Rich & Bennett's 20th annual Halloween Pub Crawl- Saturday @ 1PM 300 N Brevard St, Charlotte NC $10 (There are all different kinds of bar crawls happening in South End) Charlotte Hornets - Portland Trail Blazers Sunday 7-11PM 'Artists and musical acts are encouraged come network, perform and watch the Charlotte Hornets Vs. Portland Trailblazers game.' Carrigan Farms- Haunted House, pumpkin picking *Reservations needed Lake Norman Brew Tour: D9, Lost Worlds, Beer Lab by Ghostface and Hoptown ...
Oct 29, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Charlotte Checkers vs. Hershey Bears Saturday @ 6pm – Bojangles coliseum 9th Annual Laketoberfest Music & Brew Festival- Saturday at 4PM at Bailey Road Park- Cornelius Live music, local breweries, food trucks ** Event proceeds benefit Lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists ** Think Pink 5k-Saturday @10AM - Davidson $25 Register online and Registration ends on Friday night. The Baker parking lot at Davidson College, right off Concord Road, will be open for parking for the 5k Fall Food Fest Sun...
Oct 22, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Panthers vs. Vikings Sunday @1PM @ Bank of America Zac Brown Band and Maroon 5 Comeback Tour 7-11PM @ PNC Pavilion on Saturday Carolina Balloon Fest (hot air balloon) @ Statesville Regional Airport in Statesville Friday-Sunday: There is also live music, wine and craft beer tasting, an artisan village, crafts marketplace, and food vendors Renaissance Festival- Still going on! Reel Rock 15- White Water Center on Friday at 6:45/ Free and open to public Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Oct 15, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Thomas Rhett and Cole Swindell Where: PNC Pavilion When: Friday October 8th @7:30 Panther’s game Bank of America Sunday October 10th @ 1 against the Eagles Windy hill orchard & cider Mill (kind of far but worth it) 1860 Black Highway York, SC 29745 Open now!- Hours varies Hard Cider, apple cider donuts, apple picking, farm stand, and live music some days! Friday Street Festival in Cornelius: Oktoberfest Oak Street Mill, 19725 Oak Street, Cornelius 6-10 PM Live music, food trucks, beer, and w...
Oct 08, 2021•8 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We are excited to announce the first Ben Thomas Memorial Golf Tournament. Ben’s family has a goal of raising enough funds to have Feed NC’s new “Hygiene Hub” building named after Ben. We agree that this is a great way to honor Ben while doing something he was so passionate about, which is giving back to local organizations doing the work of helping others. (Some of you may remember he was fond of big gestures, like the law firm’s funding of and building a house for a Habitat for Humanity family ...
Oct 06, 2021•11 min•Season 3Ep. 7
What: Renaissance Festival When: opens sat oct 2nd! Where: 16445 Poplar Tent Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078 Time: 10am-5pm rain or shine and free parking buy tickets online What: Taste of Charlotte When: October 1-3 Friday-Sunday Where: Truist Field (Knights stadium) time: Fri: 4-11pm Sat: 11am-11pm Sun: 11am-6pm what: Tuck Fest when: October 1-3 where: White water center live music, races, competitions, clinics, and yoga stacked throughout the weekend- they have a full schedule on their website wha...
Oct 01, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 6
What: Panthers vs Jets When: Sunday September 12th Where: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7pm Cost: :) Yay regular season! What: Charlotte AutoFair When: Thursday 9th- Saturday 11th Where: Charlotte Motor speed way Time: not sure…….. Cost: $15 Experience the world's largest automotive extravaganza from the expansive infield at America's Home for Racing! Attendees will enjoy attractions including: "Thousands of colorful classic cars, customs and hot rods from all eras. More than 1,500 collectible v...
Sep 10, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 5
What: Concert in the Courtyard: DJ Nat Black When: Friday September 3rd Where: Optimist Hall Time: 6-9PM Cost: FREE Lots of delicious food options :) What: Duke's Mayo Classic: Georgia Vs. Clemson When: Saturday September 4th Where: Bank of America Time: 7:30 Cost: $139-$279 What: The Music Yard "Nothing Major Market" When: Sunday September 5th Where: Music Yard at South Bound Time: 1-7PM Cost: Free Shop local vendors, grab a drink or eat next door at southbound What: Festival of Food Trucks Whe...
Sep 03, 2021•6 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Looking for something to do this weekend? Check these things out... What: Downtown Mooresville Unveils Liberty Park Summer Concert series When: Friday August 27th Where: Liberty Park Time: 6-8 PM Cost: Concerts are free and open to the public Bring your blanket or chairs for the lawn seating and enjoy food trucks, activities, vendors What: Panthers V. Steelers When: Friday 27th Where: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7PM Cost: $$ Last Pre-season game What: Moonlight Movies- The Parent Trap (1998) W...
Aug 27, 2021•7 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Looking for something do do this weekend in LKN? Here's a few ideas for you... What: Panther Vs. Ravens When: Saturday 8/21/21 Where: Bank of America Stadium Time: 7PM Cost: $$ varies What: River Jam When: 8/20/21 & 8/21/21 Where: White Water Center Time: 7-10 pm Cost: Free, Parking $6 What: Charlotte Knights game When: Friday 8/20/21 Where: Truist Field Time: 7 PM Cost: $$ Varies What: Birkdale Village Restaurant Week When: SAT August 14th- SAT August 21 Where: Birkdale Time: anytime you wa...
Aug 20, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 2
5 things to do in the Lake Norman area this weekend! 1. Fanfest - 8/6/21 - Bank of America Stadium - Gates open at 5:30pm. 2. Lake Norman Fondo - 8/8/21 - 216 South Main St. Davidson - 7am-3pm 3. Live Under the Oaks - 8/6/21 - Birkdale Village - 6-8pm 4. Festival of Food Trucks - 8/7/21 - Downtown Mooresville - 5-8:30pm 5. Third Eye Coffe Truck - 8/7/12 - Ashlyn Creek, Mooresville - 8am-12pm Want us to talk about your upcoming event? DM Ryan on Instagram @ryanwebbermarketing. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Aug 06, 2021•5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
If you are looking for a date night but don't really feel like going out...but also want good food and to be entertained, we've got just the thing for you. FeedNC, one of the local charities near and dear to our hearts, hosts a virtual cooking demo once a month where you can pick up your food and then tune in virtually to watch a live demonstration from Chef Andrew of how the food was prepared. It's a great way to get really well-prepared food, interact with the chef, and enjoy it in your pajama...
Mar 16, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
If you like good wine, good food, and good stories, we have certainly got the spot for you! The Hidden Bin is one of our favorite places to hang out and relax after a long week and enjoy a wine tasting with Grady. When the weather is nice, sitting outside underneath the breezeway is a must! Here's a hint...go over after dinner and just order dessert next door from Table 31. Get the Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich thing. Thank me later. You can stay up to date with The Hidden Bin on their Facebook page a...
Mar 09, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 6
One of the best pizzas we have EVER had is from Inizio pizza . There newest of 3 locations is now located in Birkdale right across from Birkdale Village. With the ovens, flour, and even water imported from Italy, it's as authentic as you can get. We recommend trying out the pistachio pizza, the Luigi, and finish it off with a cannoli. Make sure you check out Inizio on Instagram at @iniziopizza Follow Ryan @ryanwebbermarketing Follow Tiffany @lawwithtiff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Mar 03, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Eat-A-Bowl is one of our favorite places to have dinner after work. Located in downtown Mooresville, Eat-A-Bowl has a wide variety of Asian including sushi, Teriyaki Chicken, Ramen, and our favorite Bacon Fried Race. Tommy, the owner, has been a staple in the Lake Norman area for many years and has done a great job with his newest creation - Eat-A Bowl. Follow Ryan on Instagram @ryanwebbermarketing Follow Tiffany on Instagram @lawwithtiff If you are interested in a date night, have a new busines...
Feb 08, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 4
