Dr. Elizabeth Teagarden

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sam Grogan

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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.

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Adam Rhew

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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.

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Pardon Dexter

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56- Garrett Tichy, Hygge Coworking, Seemingly Overzealous

Garrett Tichy
Hygge Coworking, Seemingly Overzealous

Garrett Tichy is the Founder of Hygge Coworking and the co-owner with his wife of Seemingly Overzealous, a non-dairy ice cream store. A strong advocate for small businesses, Tichy is well-known for his natural ability to build diverse and inclusive communities. This once college drop-out turned serial entrepreneur who found success with several ventures is now focused on the joy of running a family business.

Garrett Tichy is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Garrett Tichy

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55 - Spencer Lueders, President, State Building Services

Spencer Lueders
President, State Building Services

Spencer Lueders is the President of State Building Services, a seasoned business leader, engineer, attorney, and philanthropist with a strong focus on customer service, operations, and brand development. With more than 20 years of legal experience, he blends business acumen with a people-first approach to deliver strategic solutions and exceptional results.

Beyond his professional career, Spencer is the founder of 24 Foundation, a Charlotte-based nonprofit that has raised millions to support cancer navigation and survivorship. His commitment to integrity, ethics, and community impact shapes everything he does, both personally and professionally.

Spencer Lueders is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Spencer Lueders

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54- Brooke Adler, Principal Designer, Brooke Adler Interiors

Brooke Adler
Principal Designer, Brooke Adler Interiors

Brooke Adler is the Principal Designer of Brooke Adler Interiors, specializing in high-end residential design across North Carolina and beyond. With expertise in new construction, remodels, and curated room design, she brings a refined, full-service approach to every project, including select commercial spaces.

Brooke’s path to interior design was shaped by her background in fashion merchandising and digital project management at Belk, where she spent nearly a decade before making design her full-time focus. She holds a B.A. in Communications from UNC-Chapel Hill and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Queens University. As Vice President of the Interior Design Society, she is deeply engaged in the industry, blending business savvy with creative vision to craft timeless, livable spaces.

Brooke Adler is our guest today on The @Work Podcast.

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Brooke Adler

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