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The Podcasting Morning Chat

Marc Ronick

The Podcasting Morning Chat is your morning meetup in the digital realm, where podcasting meets purpose and creativity sparks connection. Hosted by Marc Ronick, with nearly two decades of experience, and elevated by a team comprised of award-winning podcasters, accomplished entrepreneurs & producers, and podcast hosts with years of experience. Together, they form the backbone of ‘The Podcasting Morning Chat,’ diving into the nuts and bolts of content creation, sharing real-life challenges, solutions, and success stories.

 

Streaming live every weekday at 7 AM EST from Clubhouse (yes, Clubhouse!), our show has evolved into a go-to resource for content creators worldwide. Imagine a mastermind group’s collaborative spirit combined with the engaging vibe of a morning-drive radio show – that’s what we’re all about!

Episode

How does a community find the strength to rebuild after an unimaginable disaster?

In this special ‘Podcasthon’ episode, I’m joined by my guest Marilyn Ball who shares the resilience of Asheville, North Carolina, in the wake of hurricane Helene, celebrating a city whose history, culture, and unbreakable spirit refuse to be washed away. Together, we reflect on personal stories of devastation and hope, showing how neighbors became lifelines and strangers became friends. Despite the massive obstacles, local businesses continue to thrive, communities unite around relief, and visitors are still discovering the magic that makes Asheville so unique.

Episode Highlights:

[01:11] Introduction to the hurricane’s aftermath

[02:14] Guest Marilyn Ball shares Asheville’s origins

[03:29] Early stories of the city’s resilience

[07:15] Community unity in the first days after the disaster

[10:24] Local businesses supporting relief efforts

[18:38] Insight on rebuilding plans

[26:23] Impact on art and music scene

[32:55] Importance of tourism in recovery

[35:13] Final reflections and call to action [40:08] Marc reflects on the interview with the PMC cast and community

Links &Resources 

My GoFundMe: Support for Our Asheville and Western North Carolina: https://www.gofundme.com/f/amymarcsupportavl

Podcasthon: https://podcasthon.org/

Marilyn Ball’s Podcast, Speaking of Travel: https://pod.link/1375022004

Marilyn’s Episode with Lew Bleiweis, President and CEO of the Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority: https://bit.ly/sotavlairport

My Asheville AirBNB: https://www.airbnb.com/h/mmr-avl

Asheville Fringe Festival  https://www.ashevillefringe.org/

Asheville Visitors Bureau  https://www.ashevillecvb.com/

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The charity and its cause

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Beloved Asheville

A community deeply rooted in Love and Justice! We create innovative solutions to some of the toughest challenges we face as a community. Currently, the big mission and focus is on recovery and rebuilding Western North Carolina after the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene.