Join hosts Ali and Kristy in the finale episode of Season One as they take a nostalgic journey through a full year of Emerald Coast Storytellers. In this episode, we'll delve into the triumphs and challenges that marked the first year, while also revealing our enthusiastic anticipation for the chapter ahead. Discover quirky tidbits about Kristy's life as a new mom and Ali's enduring love for all things feline. Relive the launch of our first-of-its-kind Story-Pairing Dinners and the unforgettable experiences of hosting at 12 remarkable venues across the scenic Santa Rosa Beach area and beyond, including a special On the Road edition in Nashville.

As we look back on the awe-inspiring writers and storytellers that have graced our stage, this episode, like everything we do, is a testament to the power of storytelling. Looking ahead, we can hardly contain our excitement for the stories yet to be shared and the milestones yet to come. Join us for this momentous reflection and celebration of the journey thus far, and get ready to embark on an even more enthralling second chapter.

Other topics of conversation include:

• The full-circle moments and universal alignment that come along with the territory of seeing your dreams through
• The “roses, buds, and thorns” of Year One and remembering our favorite moments with, of course, plenty of writing struggles throughout
• What’s next, including our brand new membership program, merchandise launch, and so much more!

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The Emerald Coast Storytellers podcast is produced in partnership with SOWAL House.

Meet Mike Ragsdale. Entrepreneur. Explorer. Father. Husband. Trailblazer. Throughout his life and career, he’s picked up a thing or two along the way; though how he defines success goes well beyond the traditional sense. By day, he’s the Founder of the 30A Company and publisher of Beach Happy Magazine, two businesses that sprung from a small beach town and flourished into household names. His true résumé, however, extends well beyond this, with life experiences that have taken him across the globe to over 50 countries and counting. And, trust us when we say, he has the stories to prove it.

He’s ridden a horse-drawn carriage through Prague on a snowy Christmas night, visited ancient brothels in Pompeii, eaten scorpions in Cambodia (which he doesn’t recommend), and he once spent a week on Necker Island with Sir Richard Branson. Even at the time of our interview, Mike phoned in from Bangkok where he and his wife (as well as their dog Ernie) have taken temporary residence on an open-ended adventure around the world. 

If there’s one thing to take away from this interview, it’s a strong hit of inspiration to live the life you’ve always imagined, revolving your dreams not on the pursuit of money, but around the precious gift that is time.

Join Mike Ragsdale and hosts Ali and Kristy, as he takes us through his enlivening journey, starting as a young man telling stories in his school cafeteria and onward to his entrepreneurial achievements, world travels, and a special glimpse at publishing his graphic novel (and passion project), Holier Than Thou. We promise you’ll walk away feeling a sense of motivation and adventure unlike any other, whether that’s booking a one-way ticket of your own or venturing out into your own city and seeing it in a way you never have before.

Other topics of conversation include: 

• Quite literally taking the road less traveled and being the hero of your own journey
• Prioritizing your time and revolving work around your life (and not the other way around)
• The many ways we define adventure and what it means person to person

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The Emerald Coast Storytellers podcast is produced in partnership with SOWAL House.

Did that grab your attention? 

We thought so. Time to sit down and buckle up as your hosts, Ali and Kristy, invite New York Times Bestselling romance novelist, Meredith Wild, into the podcast booth. #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author, Meredith Wild has written over 22 books including The Red Ledger series, Blood of Zeus series, The Bridge series, and more. After publishing her debut novel Hardwired in 2013, Wild used her ten years of experience as a tech entrepreneur to push the boundaries of her “self-published” status, becoming stocked in brick-and-mortar bookstore chains nationwide and forging relationships with major retailers. 

Wild takes us on her “wild” journey, which weaves in-between her technical and creative pursuits, such as starting her own publishing house, under which she hit #1 on the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers lists. Other topics of conversation include: 

• Using romance novels as a way of conveying positive sexual health 

• How her journey was (partially) inspired by 50 Shades of Grey 

• Writing strong heroines, using her background as CEO of her own company as a little inspiration 

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The Emerald Coast Storytellers podcast is produced in partnership with SOWAL House.