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Welcome to Everyday Jobs with Everyday People, where we celebrate the unsung heroes who make our communities thrive. From the trash collectors who keep our streets clean to the local beekeepers supplying our all-natural honey, we shine a spotlight on hardworking individuals whose efforts often go unnoticed. We talk to everyone—dental assistants, paralegals, doctors, nurses, pilots, entrepreneurs, and farmers. Whether it’s the car enthusiasts, financial planners, bankers, or truck drivers, we ...
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Bite by Bite: Collins Youngblood’s Journey to Health, Hope, and Healing
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In this inspiring episode of Everyday Jobs with Everyday People, we meet Collins Youngblood, the owner and operator of Lean Feast, a clean eatery offering convenient meal prep solutions for healthier living. Collins shares his deeply personal journey from childhood obesity and bullying to finding strength through perseverance after overcoming signi…
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Rebuilding After Rock Bottom: Cory Triplett’s Journey to Redemption and Entrepreneurship
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Cory Triplett, an employee at Webasto who has transformed his life after a challenging past. Cory opens up about his experience in prison, his journey through homelessness, and how he’s now building a brighter future with multiple entrepreneurial ventures. Cory’s story reflects resilience, determination, …
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Taking Life by the Handlebars: Adam Broadway’s Journey from Car Business to Power Sports
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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Broadway, finance manager at Central Kentucky Motorsports. Adam shares his path from car dealerships in Alabama to his current role across the street from 800% Elite Auto Sales. He reflects on the crossroads of career and family life, why he traded long hours in the car business for a more balanced role in pow…
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More Than a Job: Josh Hudson on Volunteering, Family Farming, and Following Passions
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In this episode of Everyday Jobs with Everyday People, host Glenn Lundy talks with Josh Hudson, a Field Technical Service Specialist, who juggles a full-time career with volunteering, family farming, and creative side hustles. From leading his son’s chess club and supporting Bourbon County’s championship marching band to growing mushrooms on a fami…
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Spice with a Story: Meet Tim Toews, LMS Admin by Day and Hot Sauce Innovator by Night
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In this flavorful episode of Everyday Job with Everyday People, we dive into the world of craft hot sauces with Tim Toews, the mastermind behind Grumpy Dad Sauce Company and LMS Administrator at Central Baptist. Tim shares his journey from a California native turned Kentucky resident to a local hot sauce creator with a unique line inspired by life’…
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From Horse Halters to Global Success: The Journey of Ralph Quillin and Quillen's Leather & Tack
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In this episode of Everyday Jobs with Everyday People, we’re honored to sit down with the legendary Ralph Quillin, a Kentucky-based entrepreneur who has built a business known around the world. Ralph shares the inspiring journey of Quillin's Leather & Tack, a company that started in a modest stripping room and grew to become the largest halter make…
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Rooted in Faith and Flourishing in Chaos: The Journey of Michael Kelly
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In this episode of Everyday Jobs with Everyday People, we sit down with Michael Kelly, a chaplain with a passion for "chaos gardening" and a life rooted in ministry. From growing up in a small town in Kentucky, to navigating his way through chaplaincy, Michael’s story is one of resilience, faith, and finding purpose in the unexpected. We explore hi…
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Rising from the Ashes: William Wells' Powerful Journey of Redemption
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Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with William Wells, a Kentucky native who turned his life around after years in the military, a successful athletic career, and overcoming the pitfalls of the drug trade. Wade opens up about his early life in Paris, Kentucky, navigating financial hardships as a biracial child in the 70's, and eventual…
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Navigating Trauma and Triumph: Dillon Burberry's Journey from Cheerleading to ER Nursing
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In this episode, we sit down with Dillon Burberry, a Paris, Kentucky native who has made a name for himself in the fast-paced, high-stakes world of emergency room nursing. From his high school cheerleading days to finding his calling in the ER, Dillon opens up about his life journey, the challenges of compartmentalizing trauma, and the spiritual st…
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From Minivans to Big Dreams: Jen Jordan's Journey to Finding Herself and Her First Truck
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In this episode, we catch up with Jen Jordan, a mother of three who recently traded in her mom-mobile for her dream truck, a Sierra 2500 Denali. Jen shares her story of growing up in Texas, camping with her dad, and reconnecting with her adventurous spirit by purchasing a travel trailer. We dive into her transition from a potential career in medici…
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Balancing Real Estate, Healthcare, and Morning Motivation: A Chat with Dustin Williams
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In this episode, we sit down with Dustin Williams, a dynamic realtor with RE/MAX Elite Realty and a key player at Baptist Health, where he trains staff on a patient record software. Join us as Dustin shares his journey from eastern Kentucky to Lexington, balancing multiple careers while inspiring others through his morning show, Wake Up and Rise. L…
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From Dealerships to Collision Repair: Shane Blankenship’s Path to Business Ownership
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In this episode of Everyday People Doing Everyday Jobs, we sit down with Shane Blankenship, owner of Berea Auto Collision Store. Shane shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Eastern Kentucky, with a coal-miner father and a hardworking mother, to becoming an entrepreneur in the collision repair industry. Hear how Shane transitioned from 13…
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Building Empires and Learning Lessons: The Journey of Jackie Monroe
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In this episode, we welcome the amazing Jackie Monroe, a longtime friend and a true inspiration. From working as a server to becoming an ICU nurse, Jackie shares her journey of growth, resilience, and self-discovery. She opens up about moving to Alabama, surviving a toxic relationship, and coming back to Lexington with a renewed sense of purpose. J…
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Rooted in Kentucky: Educating with Heart – Jordan Turley’s Story
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In this episode, we sit down with Jordan Turley, a dedicated educator from Paris, Kentucky, who has spent over eight years working with children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Jordan shares her deep connection to her hometown, her passion for helping young students, and how her nurturing nature was inspired by her family, particularly her…
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From Paris, Kentucky to Mental Health Advocate: Stefanie's Journey in Therapy and Life
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In this episode of Everyday People Doing Everyday Jobs, we meet Stefanie, a therapist who has built her own mental health practice in the small town of Paris, Kentucky. Stefanie shares her unique journey from growing up in Paris, and attending college, to finding herself thrown into the world of mental health at just 19 years old. From a terrifying…
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From Diesel Repairs to Wilderness Meditation: A Journey with Ryan from The Diesel Lab
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In this episode of Everyday People Doing Everyday Jobs, we sit down with Ryan, the owner of The Diesel Lab in Mount Sterling, Kentucky. Ryan shares his passion for diesel and gas repairs, running a high-end, independent auto shop, and the challenges he's faced as a business owner. But there’s more to Ryan than just engines—he takes us deep into his…
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Behind the Wheel: Brandon Darland, A City Trash Truck Driver with a Heart for Service
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In this episode of Everyday People with Everyday Jobs, we sit down with Brandon Darland, a Lexington native whose journey has taken him from the military police to Blackhawk mechanic, and now to serving his community by driving a city trash truck. Brandon opens up about joining the military, overcoming the loss of a football scholarship due to inju…
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Defying Gravity: Fitness Takes Flight with Callie Thornton of The Fly Witches
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In this episode of Everyday Jobs with Everyday People, we talk with Callie Thornton, the trailblazing owner of Kentucky’s first bungee fitness studio, The Fly Witches. Whether you're recovering from an injury, managing aging, or simply seeking a fun and effective way to stay in shape, bungee fitness offers a low-impact, high-energy workout perfect …
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