Appalachian Treasures and Dreams

Inside the Kentucky General Assembly with Rep. Scott Sharp Episode Description

What happened in Frankfort during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly—and what does it mean for Northeast Kentucky? We sit down with State Representative Scott Sharp, who

Summer Motion 2026: Everything You Need to Know Before the Fourth of July in Ashland

One of our favorite annual traditions is back! On this special episode of Appalachian Treasures & Dreams, we're joined by Ruby Deerfield, Executive Director of Summer Mo

Building Appalachia's Future: Inside the Kricker Innovation Hub

Can innovation and entrepreneurship help transform the future of Appalachia? In this episode of Appalachian Treasures & Dreams, hosts Ryan Ramsey and Christie Addington 

Unleashing Potential: How The Dog Wizard is Changing Dogs & Families in Our Community

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with Amanda Davis, owner of The Dog Wizard serving Russell, Ashland, and the surrounding Tri-State area.

More Than a Game: How the Ashland Tennis Center Is Building Community

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with BJ LeHosit to talk about the energy, growth, and community impact of the Ashland Tennis Center.  Fro

Episode 54: A Legacy of Care Ramey-Estep / Re-group’s Journey from 1944 to Today

Episode 54 In this episode of Appalachian Treasures & Dreams, we sit down with the executive leadership team from Ramey-Estep / Re-group, a nonprofit organization that h

Appalachian Treasures and Dreams Travel Adventures!

🌄 Appalachian Treasures and Dreams: Discovering Travel Insights with Kimberly Greene!** ✈️Join hosts *Ryan and Christie* in this captivating episode of *Appalachian Treas

Episode 53: Building Bridges with United Way NEKY: Updates, Impact, and What’s Next

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures & Dreams, we welcome back Marshall Tyson, CEO of United Way of Northeast Kentucky, along with Stephan Harris, Board Vice Chair, a

Episode 52: Rooted in Tradition: Herbal Wisdom & Farm Life with Willow Valley Farmhouse

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures & Dreams, we welcome Michelle Dixon Gerlach, the heart and soul behind Willow Valley Farmhouse. Michelle is a certified herbalist

Episode 51: New Energy at Visit Ashland: A Conversation with Celeste Kouns

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with Celeste Kouns, the new director of Visit Ashland, to talk about her vision, what’s ahead for Ashland

🎧 Episode 50: Leading with Vision – Shawn Moore and the Future of Technical Education in Appalachia

In our 50th episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we’re honored to sit down with Shawn Moore, Principal of the Russell Area Technology Center (RATC) in Russell, Ke

Episode 49: More Than Books: The Past, Present, and Future of the Boyd County Public Library

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with Debbie Cosper, Director of the Boyd County Public Library, and Ben Nunley, Public Services Manager,

Episode 48: Brewing New Beginnings with Melanie Adkins ☕

In this vibrant episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with the inspiring Melanie Adkins, founder of Jack and the Bean Coffee Company in Kenova, WV. Mel

Episode 47: Navigating Crisis: Insights from Tim England on Emergency Management in Boyd County

Join us in this compelling episode of the Appalachian Treasures and Dreams podcast as we sit down with Tim England, Director of the Ashland-Boyd County-Catlettsburg Emerg

Episode 46: Touchdowns & Giving Back: Marshall Tyson on United Way’s Food Drive

 In this episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with Marshall Tyson, CEO of United Way of Northeast Kentucky, to discuss their upcoming food drive and a

Episode 45: Guarding the Flock: Church Security & Realtor Safety with Jim Wilcox

In this episode of Appalachian Treasures and Dreams, we sit down with Jim Wilcox of Fearless Defense, a seasoned instructor certified to teach concealed carry classes in

Episode 44: Building Bridges and Creating a United Mission

In this episode, we welcome back two familiar faces to Appalachian Treasures and Dreams: Marshall Tyson, CEO of United Way of Northeast Kentucky, and Mike Maynard, Direct

Episode 42: Part 2 - A Conversation with Mike Maynard

On this episode, we continue our conversation with Mike Maynard, Executive Director of Hillcrest-Bruce Mission.  We hope you enjoyed the first part and continue to enjoy

Episode 42: PART 1 - A Conversation with Mike Maynard

On this episode, Christie and Ryan sat down with Mike Maynard, Executive Director of The Hillcrest-Bruce Mission.  This is one of many different positions Mike has in the

Episode 41: Talking the Difficult Subject of Bereavement

On this episode, Christie and Ryan sit down with Rachel Swindler, Coordinator of Bereavement Services for Community Hospice.  We talked about what bereavement services Co