66- James Yoder, Co-owner, Not Just Coffee & Night Swim Coffee

James Yoder

Co-owner, Not Just Coffee & Night Swim Coffee

Today we’re joined by James Yoder, co-owner and founder of Not Just Coffee, a beloved multi-unit specialty café brand based in Charlotte, NC. James is also the co-owner of Night Swim Coffee—a collaborative café and roastery created by Not Just Coffee and Undercurrent Coffee. With a passion for community and craft, James continues to shape Charlotte’s coffee culture one cup at a time.

James is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

James Yoder

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65- Erin Santos-Primis, President, Isabella Santos Foundation & Blair Primis, Head of Marketing & Experience, OrthoCarolina

Erin Santos-Primis & Blair Primis

President, Isabella Santos Foundation & Head of Marketing & Experience, OrthoCarolina

Today we’re joined by Erin Santos-Primis and Blair Primis, a powerhouse duo. Erin is a nonprofit leader and founder of the Isabella Santos Foundation, where she’s turned personal tragedy into millions raised for pediatric cancer research. Blair brings two decades of experience in brand building, marketing leadership, and business development, with a reputation for helping companies grow with creativity and clarity.

Together, they bring heart, grit, and vision to every project—and they’re our guests today on The @Work Podcast

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Juliet Kuehnle, Therapist, Sun Counseling and Wellness

Juliet Kuehnle

Therapist, Sun Counseling and Wellness

Today we’re joined by Juliet Kuehnle, a therapist, speaker, and founder of Sun Counseling and Wellness. With nearly 15 years of experience, Juliet is on a mission to make mental health conversations more human, relatable, and stigma-free. She leads a team offering holistic care and also shares her insights through media, keynotes, and her podcast.

Juliet is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Larry Farber, Founder, Music with Friends

Larry Farber

Founder, Music with Friends

Today we’re joined by Larry Farber, a lifelong music lover who turned his passion into a career. From playing in bands and performing at events to booking talent and launching live music venues, Larry has done it all. He’s the founder of Music With Friends and Middle C Jazz Club in uptown Charlotte—two spaces that have brought unforgettable live music experiences to the community.

Larry is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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62- Natalie Parmenter, Founder, Primary Focus

Natalie Parmenter

Founder, Primary Focus

Today we’re joined by Natalie Parmenter, founder of Primary Focus—a resource hub helping parents support their child’s learning with simple, research-backed strategies. A former kindergarten teacher with a master’s from Johns Hopkins, Natalie now shares practical tips on school readiness, early literacy, and more through her YouTube channel, newsletter, workshops, and 1:1 coaching.

Natalie is our guest today on The AT Work Podcast.

Natalie Parmenter

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61- Jason Soucy, Championship Director, 2025 PGA Championship

Jason Soucy

Championship Director, 2025 PGA Championship

Jason Soucy is the championship director for the 2025 PGA Championship, to be played May 15th through 18th. At our very own Quail Hollow Club here in Charlotte. Jason returned to the PGA of America in November 2022, following more than 13 years with the Travelers Championship. He previously served with the PGA of America as tournament director for the 2001 and the 2003 KitchenAid senior PGA Championship, as well as operations coordinator at the 1999 Ryder Cup.

Jason Soucy is our guest today on the At Work podcast.

Jason Soucy

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60- Miller Yoho, Director of Communications and Marketing, Carolina Sports Foundation

Miller Yoho

Director of Communications and Marketing, Carolina Sports Foundation

For the past decade, Miller Yoho has worked in digital media and built a skillset that ranges from social media to video production to public relations. From agency work to running his own business, Miller has worked on a variety of sports properties ranging from college football to the PGA Championship. Best known for his work around the Duke’s Mayo Bowl and the Jumpman Invitational, Miller is passionate about bringing large sporting events to Charlotte and building authentic connections with fans.

Miller Yoho is our guest today on The @ Work Podcast.

Miller Yoho

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59- Sam Grogan, Owner/President, Best In The Carolinas®

Sam Grogan

Owner/President, Best In The Carolinas®

Sam Grogan LOVES his job. Helping folks in the Carolinas find their perfect home, or sell the home that they have loved, has been his passion for OVER 20 years! Together with his team of seasoned agents he has assisted over 2500 clients with their Real Estate needs. Always on the go, he covers a fairly large territory and is intimately familiar with communities from the Top of Lake Norman, to the Bottom of Lake Wylie.

Sam Grogan is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.


58-Adam Rhew, President and CEO, SouthPark Community Partners

Adam Rhew

President and CEO, SouthPark Community Partners

Adam Rhew is President and CEO of SouthPark Community Partners, an economic and community development nonprofit established in 2022 with a mission to drive the vitality of Charlotte’s SouthPark area.

A native Charlottean who was raised in SouthPark, Adam led the creation of the SouthPark Forward 2035 Vision Plan and is shepherding some creative solutions to making SouthPark even more of a great experience.

Adam Rhew is our guest today on The @ Work Podcast.


57- Pardon Dexter, Owner, Dexter Insurance Associates, Inc

Pardon Dexter

Owner, Dexter Insurance Associates, Inc

Pardon Dexter is owner of Dexter Insurance Associates and a founding member of CAP Insurance Group. Since 1995, Dexter Insurance Associates has specialized in employee benefits and has a combined 140 years of industry experience among the members of the team.

Pardon has built a successful career on the values of integrity, experience, personalized customer service and strong relationships. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Pardon Dexter is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

Pardon Dexter

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