We meet Dr. Richard Stevens of Westerwell Gynecology Health and Wellness to talk about focused menopause care, the long shadow of the Women’s Health Initiative, and bringing better hormone options closer to Auburn. He shares why evidence has shifted, how access is improving, and why midlife can feel better than expected.

• what Westerwell does and why it excludes obstetrics
• why menopause and perimenopause management is the core focus
• the origin of the estrogen fear from the 2002 study
• how newer evidence and timing of therapy change risk
• bringing services to Auburn to improve access
• practical encouragement to seek providers who listen
• contact details and where to learn more

www.westerwellhealth.com

We share how women’s health physical therapy treats leaks, pain, prolapse, and postpartum recovery with evidence-based care and compassion. Marcy’s journey from athlete to specialist, the myth that “common is normal,” and how a family-first clinic design makes care accessible.

• what women’s health PT treats across the lifespan
• why leaks and pain are common but not normal
• practical ways PT restores bladder, bowel and sexual function
• support for pregnancy and postpartum recovery
• help for athletes, endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain
• clinic design that prioritizes privacy and ease
• lessons from building a mission-driven practice
• how to book without a physician referral

We sit down with clinician-turned-entrepreneur Travis Woodley to explore how preventative care can keep people out of crisis medicine. He shares why he built Revitalized Medical, Nutrition, and Aesthetics, what his book teaches, and how to start a smarter wellness plan today.

• origins in cardiology and ER care
• launch of Revitalized Medical Clinic in 2021
• Midtown supplement shop with smoothie bar and red light sauna
• focus on sleep, cognition, fatigue, thyroid, gut, and hormones
• shift from skepticism to prevention after COVID
• entrepreneurship realities and taking the first step
• book overview: You’re Not Broken, You’re Unbalanced
• where to find the clinic, store, and online coaching

www.revitalizenutrition.net

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-woodley/

https://rebuildmetabolichealth.com/

Dozier Smith T, a third-generation owner, shares how a 1931 family hardware business stays lean, fast, and rooted in relationships while adapting to new tech and changing customer habits. We trace the store’s heritage, the realities of small-business life, and the charm of a historic building with a hidden Coca-Cola mural.

• origins of the store and family lineage
• how summers in the shop and accounting training shaped leadership
• benefits and tensions of a family-owned business
• small-team operations, lean overhead, many hats
• adapting to technology without losing personal service
• why face-to-face advice beats endless scrolling
• the building’s history and the uncovered Coca-Cola mural
• what makes the store unique: speed, honesty, right-fit solutions
• location details and how to get in touch

https://www.smithtbuildingsupply.com/

A home kitchen, a grandmother’s legacy, and a balanced buttercream power a local cottage bakery into a community favorite. We share how Sweet Virginia Maze began, what makes the cookies stand out, and how to order for your next celebration.

• the meaning of a cottage food bakery and license
• signature soft sugar cookies with vanilla buttercream
• recipe testing and the decision to avoid overly sweet icing
• cookie cakes and cookie pies with Hornsby Farms jam
• naming the business after Virginia May and honoring legacy
• balancing home operations with clear labeling and pickups
• family, yoga, and choir as creative fuel
• how to order via Instagram, Facebook, website, and email

https://www.facebook.com/sweetvirginiamaes/

https://www.mycustombakes.com/sweetvirginiamaes

A nurse-turned-contractor shares how a family company became a regional builder by focusing on trust, education, and durable results. We talk career pivots, beating self-doubt, and the systems that keep budgets honest and buildings strong for decades.

• what Russell Construction builds across healthcare, residential and commercial
• how three divisions speed delivery and sharpen pricing
• Josie’s path from fieldwork to CEO and owner
• client education from site selection to preconstruction
• addressing contractor misconceptions with transparency
• mindset shifts to counter self-doubt and worst-case thinking
• growth from local firm to regional contractor
• where to learn more and get in touch

www.russellala.com

We sit down with Jamie Taylor to explore how Four Corners Thrift Stores keep prices low for neighbors while funding a school, jobs, and care programs in Uganda. Jamie shares the Opelika store’s early success, his path to leadership, and why “thrift therapy” is real community care.

• Store locations in Roanoke, Talladega, Valley, and Opelika
• Opelika launch and customer-voted recognition
• How sales fund schools, jobs, and ministry in Uganda
• Daily impact: meals, uniforms, English instruction for kids
• Jamie’s journey from school retiree to operations director
• Prayer, encouragement, and follow-ups with customers
• Donations accepted during hours and large-load pickups
• Address for Opelika: 820 Columbus Parkway, near Angels Antiques

www.fourcorners.org

We sit down with Shenice Smith of She Smith Consulting to explore how disciplined project management and process improvement drive smarter growth. From utilities to nonprofits to local services, we unpack how fresh eyes and added capacity turn big ideas into real results.

• What She Smith Consulting does for change and major initiatives
• Utility billing system overhaul and phased adoption
• City and nonprofit grant projects with data and privacy frameworks
• Multi-location expansion planning for service businesses
• Why leadership bandwidth and outside perspective matter
• Continuous improvement as a safeguard against stagnation
• Common misconceptions about consultants and capacity
• Personal notes on parenting, fall adventures, and balance
• How to start with a free consultation and next steps

www.shenicesmith.com