The LeahVanity Podcast
Find the stories, people, and ideas that stay with you.
Jeff Martin is the lead pastor of Redeemer Community Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. Raised in a military family that moved across the country, his story spans Eastern Kentucky roots, formative years in Nebraska and T
Will Barbour is the campus minister for Reformed University Fellowship at East Tennessee State University, where he spends his days walking closely with college students through conversation, discipleship, and shared lif
Avondre McCrary is an enrolled agent and founder of Ax That Tax, a tax resolution firm focused on helping people navigate serious IRS issues including liens, levies, audits, and back taxes. Growing up in Kingsport shaped
Lewis Kizer has served as a United Methodist pastor since age 18 while building Smash Meals, a gluten-free meal prep and catering company he co-founded eight years ago. He reflects on fatherhood, entrepreneurship, and mi
Lanie Chase (@ cackling_crow ) is a 20-year-old artist building Cackling Crow one market at a time. She talks about what it really looks like to grow a handmade business—burning through early designs, packing her car wit
Lance Hanbey is the lead minister at Unicoi Christian Church and a Navy Reserve chaplain. He shares his journey into ministry, what it’s really like to pastor through life’s highest and lowest moments, and how faith has
In this episode, Leah sits down with Adam Jasenak, president and head coach of Johnson City Rugby, Army veteran, and stay-at-home dad. Adam explains rugby in simple terms, breaks down common misconceptions, and shares ho
Dave McAuley is the founder of Summit Leadership Foundation in Johnson City. He shares his journey from radio DJ and furniture store owner to nonprofit and church leader. We talk about the power of connecting leaders, wh
In this first episode, Leah sits down with Beth Jenks and Jessica Patrone, the owners of Pro Compounding Pharmacy. They discuss their paths into compounding pharmacy, what personalized medicine actually means, and what t
In this opening episode, Leah introduces the heart behind the Leah Vanity Podcast. What started as a desire to be better listeners and more present with the people around them has become a space for honest, unfiltered co