Episode Category: The Localist

This week, Carrie is in conversation with her husband, Russell Marbut. Russell is the new co-owner of the jiu jitsu gym…

This week, Carrie interviews brand new business owners DJ Wright and Russell Marbut, founders of the new Birmingham gym Ohm Jiu…

On today’s episode, Carrie introduces a free game of Buy-Local Bingo — download a copy at carrierollwagen.com and make buying local…

This week, Carrie laments Black Friday and Cyber Monday and longs for the simpler (but maybe more stressful) moments at independent…

This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a story perfect for getting into the holiday spirit on your road trip, or for…

This week, Carrie recounts her experience as a copywriter for Southern Progress, Church Street Coffee & Books and several small businesses.…

This week, we turn the tables — our host, Carrie Rollwagen, becomes the guest this week as she answers listener questions…

This week, we’re welcoming Ruth Oneya of Ruth Oneya illustrations. Ruth is an artist who creates live paintings for weddings. Ruth’s…

Carrie’s dad, Mike Rollwagen, is a thoughtful intellectual, but he’s not into technology — like, not even a little bit. So…

This week, we’re talking with Beth Doyle, owner of The Collective, a salon in Birmingham’s Pepper Place neighborhood.  Beth brings her…