The LeahVanity Podcast
Find the stories, people, and ideas that stay with you.
Brandan Tobin shares a thoughtful perspective shaped by entrepreneurship, marriage, fatherhood, and a long journey of faith. From growing up in California and chasing achievement to navigating seasons of uncertainty, he
Corey Blaske is a residential real estate professional with the Go Fetch Team whose work extends far beyond buying and selling homes. Known for helping newcomers connect with the Tri-Cities, he shares why promoting local
Robin Van Huss, along with her husband Brian, is the creator of Saucers Over Appalachia, a project exploring UFO sightings, paranormal experiences, and regional folklore throughout Appalachia. She reflects on the deeply
Keddrain Bowen grew up in Washington, North Carolina, earned a football scholarship to Tusculum University, and never left the Tri-Cities. In this episode, he shares the drowning experience at age 9 that shaped his entir
Jennifer Sweet founded Jeremiah Cafe out of a clear gap—what happens after school for individuals with autism. Shaped by her daughter’s experience, she built a working cafe that trains, employs, and steadily prepares peo
Lewis Kizer started Smash Meals eight years ago and has been showing up every day since. In this episode he talks about the mental side of running a small business, how he's using content and AI tools to stay visible, an
Heather Watson is President and CEO of Hands On Discovery Center in Northeast Tennessee, a hands-on science museum shaped by decades of growth from its 1987 beginnings in downtown Johnson City to its partnership with the
Michael Mabry is a physician practicing a relational, faith-centered approach to medicine that prioritizes presence, prayer, and whole-person care. Blending osteopathic training with a holistic mindset, he focuses on roo
Courtney Dailey is an author and speaker whose book God Stories grew out of her experience responding to the devastation of Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee. What began as helping a single friend rebuild turned into a
Briana Garner is the owner of Jovie Nannies and Sitters across the Tri-Cities, Asheville, and Knoxville regions, where she’s building awareness around flexible, vetted in-home childcare. With a background in nursing and
Mary Massarueh is the communications and fund development manager at the YWCA of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, where she approaches community work through relationship-building and storytelling. She frames
Crystal Carter is a broadcaster and founder of Appalachian AI Marketing and Appalachian Vibes Media, blending a career in radio, news, and television with a grassroots approach to helping small businesses navigate market