This episode features a conversation between host Carrie Rollwagen and Michael Greene, co-owner of Faraway Theater. They discuss the origins of…
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Little Professor Goes Off-Script with “A Little Bookish” Podcast
In this episode of The Localist, host Carrie Rollwagen chats with Meredith Robinson and McCall Hardison, who also host a podcast…
Seasick Records Succeeds by Building Community
In this episode of The Localist, host Carrie Rollwagen talks with Daniel Drinkard, owner of Seasick Records, about owning a local…
The Localist Returns: What’s in Store for the Upcoming Season
In this episode of the Localist, host Carrie Rollwagen announces our podcast's return from an extended hiatus and shares plans for…
How Starting a Business Impacted Our Marriage
This week, Carrie is in conversation with her husband, Russell Marbut. Russell is the new co-owner of the jiu jitsu gym…
From Training Partners to Business Partners with Ohm Jiu Jitsu
This week, Carrie interviews brand new business owners DJ Wright and Russell Marbut, founders of the new Birmingham gym Ohm Jiu…
2022 Year in Review … Plus, Buy-Local Bingo!
On today’s episode, Carrie introduces a free game of Buy-Local Bingo — download a copy at carrierollwagen.com and make buying local…
A Christmas Story from The Localist
This week, Carrie laments Black Friday and Cyber Monday and longs for the simpler (but maybe more stressful) moments at independent…
A Thanksgiving Story from The Localist
This week, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving with a story perfect for getting into the holiday spirit on your road trip, or for…
How to Name Your Business (and Products!)
This week, Carrie recounts her experience as a copywriter for Southern Progress, Church Street Coffee & Books and several small businesses.…