Life on Shuffle
Season 1
by Life On Shuffle
Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” Podcast. A collection of stories about people who have taken chances, embraced the unexpected, and inadvertently discovered their true passion.Today we are featuring Kyle Lloyd, a lead pastor from Hickory, North Carolina. As well as Makenzie Price, Grace Waters, Kenan Norris, Corynne Sterken, and Josh Cooper. Kyle wanted to be an athletic trainer all throughout high school but now is a lead pastor at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church. He has a wife and two kids. He has a long history in church ministry. He is a former youth and children's leader at Dudley Shoals Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church, as well as working at Lifeway Christian Resources. His education consists of a diploma from Fred T Ford H.S. and a degree from Liberty University.
Today we are featuring Theresa Gloster, an artist from Lenoir, North Carolina. She is a folk artist known to tell stories through paintings of her childhood. Her artwork is recognized by many in the region as she has worked with the late Sam “The Dot Man” McMillan and Glenn Hinson. Some of her work has been purchased by fashion designer Leon Talley, worn by Whoopi Goldberg on The View, and featured on Good Morning America. Her art is a unique way of telling personal stories through visual techniques. In this episode, Theresa talks about the ups and downs of life as you figure out how you fit into it. Also in the room today, we have Natalie Crump, Karagen Bailey, Makenna Carswell, Dayah Dula, and Josh Cooper.
Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” Podcast. A collection of stories about people who have taken chances, embraced the unexpected, and inadvertently discovered their true passion. Today we are featuring Jim Goare, a restaurant owner from Lenoir, North Carolina. Hosted by Harley Watts, Abbi Tucker, Savanah Smith, Amelia Dean, and Josh Cooper. Jim Goare is the owner of JD’s Smokehouse which has locations in Gamewell and Rutherford College. Jim was born in Georgia and has worked in several service industries.
Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” Podcast. A collection of stories about people who have taken chances, embraced the unexpected, and inadvertently discovered their true passion.Today we are featuring Dr. Scott Kehiaian, a business owner from Granite falls.Also in the room today we also have Alex Giles, Luke Roberts, Jacob Harmon, Maggie Helton, and Josh Cooper.Dr. K currently is a business owner and teaches several business classes at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Dr. K grew up in Santa Maria California. He received an Associates degree at Allan Hancock in Santa Maria. He got his bachelor's degree at California State University Chico. He earned his MBA at Pepperdine University Malibu California. He got his Doctorate at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Dr. K has been employed at many businesses, yet, owned many businesses including the following, Curb painting, buy and sell business, financial planning, real estate development/flipping rentals, two self storage facilities, Cold Stone Creamery, and then now he works at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute.
Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” Podcast. A collection of stories about people who have taken chances, embraced the unexpected, and inadvertently discovered their true passion.Today we are featuring Dana Miller, an EC teacher from Granite Falls, North Carolina.Also in the room today, we have myself, Tillie, hosting this episode, Rylie, Ayline, and Kaylee and Cooper.Dana was born in Hudson, North Carolina. She is the youngest child and has an older brother living in South Carolina. She went to UNC Greensboro, majoring in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Aquatic Therapy. She was an aquatic therapist for 5 years before going back to school and attending Appalachian State, where she got her teaching certificate in Special Education. She now works at Granite Falls Elementary School as an EC Teacher.
Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” Podcast. A collection of stories about people who have taken chances, embraced the unexpected and discovered their true passion.Today we are featuring Ryan Davis, an entrepreneur from Dudley Shoals, North Carolina, hosted by Jayla Davis, Zach Caldwell, Eric Rico-Romero, Leon Yang, and Josh Cooper. Ryan is an entrepreneur. He went from earning an associate's degree in fish and wildlife management, to managing several Mal-Mart stores, to ultimately creating 3 businesses with his family and friends.
Welcome to the “Life on Shuffle” Podcast. A collection of stories about people who have taken chances, embraced the unexpected and discovered their true passion. Featuring Matt Smith, hosted by Erin Shows, Ethan Burns, Jose Euceda, and Emily Thomas, and Josh Cooper. Born in California and raised in Oregon, Matt has been in the army where he spent time at Fort Bragg in North Carolina as well as time in Korea, Germany, Kosovo, and two deployments to Iraq. During this time he worked as a vehicle mechanic. After leaving the military he moved to North Carolina and became a security guard. He then completed an associate degree from Central Piedmont Community College in Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology. He worked for Caterpillar before becoming a diesel mechanic instructor. Now he is the Director of the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. Matt is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in WorkForce Development. In his free time he also enjoys serving as the youth pastor for his church. He is married to his wife Morgan who is also a veteran and together they have two children.