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WKYT’s Amber Philpott talks with those who make Kentucky so special.
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1Jonathan Webb is the founder and CEO of AppHarvest, a new company based in Kentucky and focusing on making Appalachia the AgTech capital of the country and even the world. Webb a Kentucky native worked in New York and Washington but decided to return to Kentucky with an idea of using indoor farming to help change the landscape of agriculture. In 2017 he was encouraged by investors to make his dream a reality and returned home to Kentucky to do so.
The first indoor farm is now open and producing tomatoes at a 60 acre facility in Morehead, Kentucky.
Jonathan Webb is a busy guy these days, AppHarvest just when live on the stock market and he is busy telling the story of AppHarvest to people all across the globe.
As co-founder of Black Soil: Our Better Nature Ashley Smith is working to reconnect black farmers to their agricultural heritage and legacy. Founded in 2017, the Lexington based agritourism organization was started to help shine a light on the underrepresentation of minorities when it comes to Kentucky's agricultural world.
There were so many things that 2020 opened our eyes to, the pandemic has help to shine a light even more on hunger and the need for access to healthy foods for everyone in this country. It also helped to shine a light on diversity and a much-needed conversation on bringing everyone to the table. When I first learned about Ashley Smith I was fascinated by what she was doing not just here in Lexington, but across the state when it comes to African American farmers and helping to bring together urban families, rural and urban black farmers and growers to begin the conversation about the possibilities.
Happy New Year how is your 2021 going so far. I know the world is still a tough place to navigate right now, I'm hoping like me you can try and look for the good anywhere we can find it.
For the first Uniquely Kentucky podcast of the new year I chose a guest who spends his days looking for ways to put those positive vibes into the world. I believe we can all be a good light for others and Austin Shuck is one of the brightest. He is the host of the What the Shuck podcast.
Austin's story is like so many, life sort of just piled up and before he knew it, he was stuck in a place he didn't want to be but finding that spark to change was hard. Once he did though, amazing things are happening for the West Liberty, Ky native.
In this episode we are talking about his podcast and the space it creates for him to learn from others.
We are also talking about mental health, knowing when to ask for help and more importantly learning it's okay to ask for it.
How many of us are guilty of not exploring more of the cities and states in which we live? Sometimes we forget that we can actually be a tourist in our own communities. Audra Meighan is helping people that live in central Kentucky explore one of the largest cities through a new book, “100 Things To Do In Lexington Before You Die.” Meighan is a central Kentucky native and considers herself an unofficial “Ambassador to the Commonwealth.” Her new book is meant to be a bucket list full of fun, quirky and historical stops throughout the city. Meighan is the guest on this week’s episode of Uniquely Kentucky with Amber to talk about the book and why this was a fun exploration into writing.
With the recent deadly tornadoes that ravaged Nashville, Tenn. and surrounding areas Amber checks in on a friend and musician living in the Music City. Brandon Holder is a Tennessee native who cut his teeth on music in and around the Lexington, Ky. area when he was getting his start. Holder can now be found playing some of the most popular spots on lower Broadway in the Music City.
Kimmery Martin is a critically acclaimed ER doctor turned author who just released her second book. Living now in the Charlotte, NC area, Martin grew up near Berea, KY living what she calls a very magical life that always included books.
She admits she is a lifelong literary nerd who reads two to three books a week in her free time. On the heels of her first book, The Queen of Hearts released in 2018, Martin has now released her second book, an issue driven story of what happens when a doctor is fired for treating transgender patients.
The Antidote for Everything was just released in February of 2020 and has Martin on a whirlwind book tour. She stopped in to be a part of the Uniquely Kentucky podcast while she was in Lexington on one of those stops. In this episode she talks with Amber about her life in Kentucky growing up, where her inspiration to write comes from and why she decided to leave the emergency room to become an author.
Please note, this episode of Uniquely Kentucky has mature content and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Human trafficking and sexual exploitation may seem like a big city problem, but places like central Kentucky are no stranger to the crime. The trafficking of humans, especially women is a nearly $10 billion industry in the United States. In Kentucky, the detectives and those working the frontlines to stop trafficking will tell you the drug epidemic only fuels it.
Deanna Lynn is the author of a new book called Purchased, Leaving the Sex Trade. She found her way to Kentucky through the help of an organization who helps rehab women leaving the sex industry, Refuge for Women. In this episode Amber and Deanna explore the path her life took her on that included being exploited and how she finally found the strength to get sober and leave. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
Kentucky is known for basketball, bourbon and horses, but music is also high on that list. From bluegrass, country, rock, jazz and more Kentucky has seen its fair share of amazing artists, musicians and songwriters. In Lexington, the live music scene is exploding with more and more, great music being heard in bars, clubs and breweries across town. Brett Higgins is a Winchester native who has been kicking it around musically for years now. He is one half of the duo Prototype and they have new music coming out soon. In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky Higgins sits down with Amber to talk about Kentucky’s music scene, where his inspiration comes from for his next song and why “Marvelous Monday” has become his jam on social media!
Spreading joy one t-shirt at a time, that has become the unofficial company motto for Shop Local Kentucky. The company, selling fun and interesting t-shirts was started by husband and wife Rick and Joni Paynter in their garage.
The grassroots style business quickly grew becoming the place many now turn for their favorite t-shirt. The Paynter's have grown their business by not just selling shirts, but also through giving back to their community.
Shop Local Kentucky has become synonymous with giving. In the last three years Shop Local has given away more than a half million dollars through the sale of some its most popular charitable shirts.
In this episode owner Rick Paynter talks about growing Shop Local Kentucky, how a simple t-shirt can bring such joy to people's lives and why he says Kentuckians are the best!
Since 1935 the Miss Kentucky Organization has evolved from a mere beauty pageant into a well-respected program that has provided thousands of dollars in scholarship money to young women in central Kentucky. For many young girls across the state becoming Miss Kentucky is a dream and the woman crowned each year becomes a role model for so many. In June of 2019 Lexington native Alex Francke was named Miss Kentucky and from day one she took her role and ran with it. Francke has spent the last several months working for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture promoting the state’s Kentucky Proud program. She is passionate about the nonprofit she runs Adopt An Art which provides free art curriculum to schools where there isn’t enough funding for these programs or they have been cut all together. In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky Alex talks about her time in what she calls her “sparkly hat,” motivating youngsters and she takes us inside the Miss America 2.0 pageant.
Every year many of us make resolutions or goals in the new year to change something in our lives, but sadly many of those fly right out the window in just a couple of weeks. One of the most popular resolutions for people is getting in shape and eating better. In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky Amber sits down with a Lexington, Ky. fitness trainer and motivator who uses positivity to inspire his clients to not only reach their goals, but encourage others. Jarad Foglesong first came to Kentucky to play football for Georgetown College, but after graduating he found a home in working with others in central Kentucky to help them reach their fitness and training goals. Foglesong is now the head trainer at Burn Boot Camp, a “community” first concept that helps women build confidence and muscle at the same time. In this episode Amber and Jarad talk about what holds us back from making fitness a part of our lives and the ways we can motivate and inspire ourselves to step out of our comfort zones.
On New Year's Eve the University of Kentucky football team pulled off a thrilling win in the 2019 Belk Bowl with a 37-30 win over Virginia Tech. One of those players still celebrating that win is linebacker and UK graduate Kash Daniel. The Paintsville, Ky. native has been a leader both on the field and off for the UK football team. Wearing number 56 he became a fan favorite and the pride of the 606 for folks back home in eastern Kentucky. Despite his season being over for the blue and white he now has his sights set on playing professionally and the NFL combine. Daniel was selected to play in the Tropical Bowl, an All Star game set to take place January 12. In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky Daniel talks about his time playing, he opens up about an incident on the field that caused a media firestorm and he talks about being in a dark place for much of the season and how he found his way out to finish up his final games on the field.
Two brothers, a couple hundred dollars and a dream of starting a business is what led to the creation of the small business, New Frontier Outfitters. Jared and Josh Ravenscraft of Morehead, Ky. started the outdoor lifestyle brand two years ago selling a clothing line that some consider to be Appalachian chic. The two grew up loving the outdoors, but felt like all of the clothing geared towards what they loved to do represented the American west and not the mountains and hills they call home in eastern Kentucky. The brothers now run an online store and have a brick and mortar in their hometown of Morehead. Their clothing line has a who’s who of people sporting the gear, folks like the country group Midland, country singer Tyler Booth and even actor Channing Tatum.
With the Christmas season upon us that can only mean one thing, it is Christmas movie watching season! Time for you to sit around glued to your television or smartphone taking in endless hours of Hallmark, timeless classics or the hilarious Christmas favorites we have all come to love and adore. No one loves Christmas more than Amber Philpott and Chris Bailey, both consider themselves Christmas junkies. In this episode Amber and Chris talk about their favorite movies, breakdown why they love each film and the two might just disagree a bit over some of the more obscure holiday movies. Merry Christmas!
Jacqueline Coleman will be officially sworn in as Kentucky's next Lt. Governor on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Coleman has been hard at work since first being elected to the position back in November. Coleman will be busy serving in that role and as the Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. Coleman also has another new title coming as well, new mom.
Lt. Governor-elect Coleman admits there is no rest for the weary when you are assembling a new administration in Frankfort.
The educator and former high school girls’ basketball coach knows a thing or two about putting a winning team together.
She says her primary focus in office will be education, fighting for the teacher she says have felt left out in the past administration.
Tara Conner was crowned Miss USA in 2006, but the Kentucky native would encounter headlines of a different kind just a few short months later. Allegations of underage drinking and testing positive for cocaine put Conner’s title and career on the line. Her then boss and former owner of the pageant, Donald Trump gave her a second chance, but she was ordered into rehab. Now, nearly 13 years later Conner is still sober and an advocate for recovery. She travels the country speaking on addiction and reaching out for help. She was recently in Lexington speaking to the men and women of the Hope Center to show them there is hope and life after addiction. She now lives in Los Angeles and is the host of a new talk show called the Real Talk 100.
Uniquely Kentucky is rolling out season two, and episode one has a guest that knows her way around the kitchen and has her finger on the pulse of the food culture in central Kentucky.
Chef Ouita Michel is a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and queen of the Bluegrass culinary scene. She and her husband Chris bought Holly Hill Inn in Midway, Kentucky in 2000 and she now operates eight restaurants in and around Lexington. She believes in shopping and serving local food on her menus and strives to create a special experience for every person who comes through her doors. Chef Ouita is a big believer in empowering women and upcoming chefs. She strives to create a business environment where women are supported, heard and empowered. She has her finger on the pulse of the food culture in central Kentucky. In this episode she and Amber talk all things food and why so many of us have a special connection to the certain foods we love.
Bourbon is Kentucky’s signature industry and it’s enjoying a renaissance of sorts in the Bluegrass. Congress declared bourbon America’s only native spirit in 1964 and the bourbon made here at home is enjoyed all around the world. In fact, Kentucky provides 95% of the world’s bourbon. According to the Kentucky Distillers’ Association bourbon is an $8.6 billion industry here in Kentucky, generating some 20,000 jobs. Right now there are 68 distilleries in 32 counties with more and more products coming on the market. In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky Eric Gregory, the President of the Kentucky Distillers’ Association is talking all things bourbon!
Walker Montgomery is an up and coming country music artist with hits like Simple Town and Just Say When. He is a Kentuckian through and through, born and raised in Jessamine County, Kentucky. Montgomery is the 20-year-old son of 90's country chart topper John Michael Montgomery. Amber sits down with Montgomery to talk about getting his start, moving to Nashville and living in the shadow of his dad's success.
Grayson Jenkins is a central Kentucky musician who has been playing in and around the Lexington, Ky bar scene for the last several years. He is a little bit country, little bit folk rock and always loves to tell a good story with his songs. In this episode of Uniquely Kentucky he sits down with Amber Philpott to talk about how he got his start, his musical inspiration and why having a song that has now become a requested wedding and first dance song means so much to him.
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