Meet moonshiner, mom, entrepreneur & author, Jessi Baker. Jessi grew up in Gatlingburg, Tennessee where she worked with and modeled after the best in business. The best being her grandmother, also know as the Chief. Jessi’s grandmother owned and worked in the famous Ole Smoky Candy Kitchen. Jessi’s grandmother taught her the importance of being a responsible business owner. This entrepreneurial spirit was put in play when Jessi, alongside her husband, opened the Ole Smoky moonshine distillery. In this episode we learn how this business quickly grew to include food, wine, whisky & beer. Ole Smoky is now the most visited distillery in the world. Even with all that under her belt Jessi isn’t slowing down. She has a new cookbook out that includes family recipes and stories. And no, they aren't ALL “boozy”. With over 65 fresh and simple recipes you are sure to find something to please your tastebuds. Join us as we Say It Southern with Jessi Baker.

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Elizabeth Scokin, originally from Blythville Arkansas, is well known for her line of fabulous aprons. These aprons have made Oprah’s list of favorite things, have been worn by numerous celebrities & purchased for hostesses all over the world. Elizabeth isn’t JUST a designer. She made a career for herself as a couture model. This career allowed Elizabeth to travel all over the world. She gained knowledge both professionally and personally which have helped her become known for entertaining, style & stylish living. Join us as we Say It Southern with Elizabeth Scokin!

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Courtney and Sarah are talking ALL THINGS SUMMER in Episode 27 of the Say it Southern podcast! Enjoy!

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In episode 26 you will meet the beautiful, talented & bright Allison DeMarcus. Allison, who lives in Nashville TN, wears a lot of hats or perhaps we should say crowns. She is the executive Director of the new Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant. Allison is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Monroe Carell Children’s hospital at Vanderbilt. Those two high powered positions can’t touch her most prized role of all, the CEO of the DeMarcus household. Allison, along with her husband Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, are busy with their two children running from dance classes to the baseball field. Allison gives us a peek into their life. She explains why she felt so passionate about standing up the the Miss America Organization and continuing the scholarship pageant on her own terms. And she beams with pride as she talks about her work at the Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital. Join us as we Say It Southern with Allison DeMarcus!

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Meet Susan Gordon of Susan Gordon pottery. The handcrafted pottery and jewelry are created in Birmingham, Alabama and recognized all over the country. Susan creates collections of dinnerware, serving pieces, decorative accents, and handmade jewelry. Listen as we learn how Susan fell in love clay and then decided to follow her passion to create treasured pieces. This southern lady has grown a business that makes her a top 1% Etsy seller and puts her in the press. Susan Gordon pottery has been seen in Southern Living, HGTV magazine & even Martha Stewart Weddings. Join us as we Say It Southern with Susan Gordon.

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Listen as we hear from Nicole Hughes and the tragic drowning of her three year old little boy Levi on a family vacation in Alabama last year. She recounts those final moments and how the family has been coping since, and the new mission that has been created honoring his sweet life and the importance of water safety, Levi’s Legacy.

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Listen in as guest Haley Evans teaches us HOW to manage these life controlling devices called our cell phones without shaming us with mom guilt!

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Listen in as this southern belle went from selling pie by the slice on the weekend at a local expo to being a boss babe entrepreneur opening the Southern Baked Pie company known all across the South with 3 locations in Georgia! Trust us, you will LOVE this episode.

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