In this episode, we explore the journey of Lori Savio, the owner of Home, Heart & Soul, a boutique design business in Lake Norman.

Lori shares her transition from Florida to the Carolinas, the challenges and triumphs of building her business, and her commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs.

The conversation highlights the importance of community, collaboration, and the personal connections that drive success in small business.

Home, Heart & Soul
20901 Catawba Ave
1st Floor
Cornelius, NC 28031
(704) 458-6464

Special thanks to:

Lake Norman Currents Magazine

Local mentions:

European Skin Solutions
Land Luxury Travel

Meraki by Laura Warren
Brandy DiCosmo - Hair Stylist

Color Blends by Emilee Burris
KLM Interiors

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In this episode, Jeff interviews Sarah Rubens, the founder of Seed to Sanctuary, a business focused on creating beautiful and edible kitchen gardens.

Sarah shares her journey from Washington State to North Carolina, her passion for gardening, and the therapeutic benefits of growing your own food. She discusses her unique approach to gardening, emphasizing the importance of integrating gardens into daily life and the joy it brings to her clients.

The conversation also touches on community connections, local partnerships, and the intentional scaling of her business to maintain a personal touch.

Seed to Sanctuary

Special mentions:

Brawley Seed Co.
Flatiron Kitchen + Taphouse

Mandolino’s

Whit’s Frozen Custard

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Elevate Land & Realty

Charlotte | Lake Norman | High Country

https://lknreal.com/

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In this inspiring episode, Harold Rice shares his personal journey from growing up in Charlotte to leading one of Lake Norman’s most impactful nonprofits. As CEO of the Ada Jenkins Center, Harold explains how his background in social work and deep ties to the community have shaped his passion for service.

Harold walks us through the center’s five core programs—education, economic mobility, homelessness outreach, healthy initiatives, and asset building—and unpacks urgent issues facing our community, including food insecurity and the lack of diverse price point housing.

He also discusses exciting initiatives like the development of affordable housing on the center’s campus, the launch of a mobile services bus, and the power of community partnerships.

Ada Jenkins Center
212 Gamble St
Davidson, NC 28036
(704) 896-0471

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Lake Norman’s #1 Podcast & Email Newsletter

The Best of LKN
https://thebestoflkn.com/

Hosted by:

Jeff Hamm

Elevate Land & Realty

Charlotte | Lake Norman | High Country

https://lknreal.com/

Support the show