Best Donna Kendrick Podcasts (2024)

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5 Financial Lies That May Be Holding You Back 21:40

4h ago21:40

21:40

We’re all guilty of telling ourselves lies from time to time. But are you telling yourself financial lies? In this episode, Donna and Jim dive into some common financial lies that could be holding you back. Here are the points we discuss in today’s show: 0:00 – Intro 0:50 – The YOLO mentality 3:51 – Catching up after falling behind 5:48 – Cutting b…

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Bluegrass, Country and A Whole Lot In Between: The Extraordinary Life and Career of Marty Stuart 33:13

4h ago33:13

33:13

When it comes to Marty Stuart, there simply is not enough time or space available to address the enormity and the lasting impact of his music, let alone his life story, here in this episode. We would need a whole year’s worth of podcasts to come close, and I doubt that he would be quite that generous with his time. Luckily, he was generous enough t…

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College Planning For Blended Families 22:08

5h ago22:08

22:08

Paying for college has become increasingly challenging due to rising costs, particularly for blended families. But no matter your situation, early planning for your child's or grandchild's education can make a big difference and reduce the need for excessive borrowing later on. In this episode, we’ll cover the key aspects of college financial plann…

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Jim Lauderdale, Donna the Buffalo and the Many Collaborations of MerleFest 35:17

13d ago35:17

35:17

When it comes to artists like Jim Lauderdale and Donna the Buffalo, I think back to a comment that Jerry Douglas made to me in an interview for this series, when he talked about what he called roots music 12 O'clock. Whereas the mainstream comes back around to roots music only so often in this metaphor, for artists like himself it is always roots m…

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Insurance Needs For Blended Families 16:13

1M ago16:13

16:13

Insurance- it may not be the most exciting subject, but it plays a super important role in financial planning. Listen in as Donna, Jim, and Marc discuss the value of having a safety net, especially in a blended family, where both partners bring in assets and responsibilities from previous relationships. If you haven't given much thought to your ins…

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American Songcatcher: Bob Wills 45:34

16d ago45:34

45:34

Back in the day, I discovered the music of Bob Wills when I was a fresh faced college DJ at WXYC Chapel Hill. It was like hearing songs from an alternate universe to me, a kid who grew up listening to FM and AM radio’s menu of pop, rock and rap of the day, sprinkled with music bought from cassette clubs and record stores that ventured as far back a…

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When Is The Right Time To Talk Finance When Dating? 21:53

1M ago21:53

21:53

Talking about finances in a dating relationship can be daunting, but it’s an important part of building a strong, transparent, and trusting partnership. So, when is the right time to discuss money matters with your partner? Should you discuss your financial status early on or wait until the relationship is more serious? Donna and Jim are here to sh…

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Rural Roots That Run Deep With Nick Shoulders and Adeem the Artist 34:50

1M ago34:50

34:50

In the first of two episodes from MerleFest in April 2024, we highlight two artists making their debuts at the festival, Nick Shoulders and Adeem the Artist. Following this episode are two artists who have made MerleFest a regular stop over its history — 24 and 26 times, respectively — Jim Lauderdale and Donna the Buffalo. Gallery images above: (le…

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Mistakes When Choosing A Financial Advisor 21:07

2M ago21:07

21:07

Choosing a financial advisor can feel daunting, especially when you're not sure what to look for or what questions to ask. In today’s episode, we’re going to cover some of the critical mistakes people make when they’re on the hunt for the perfect match. Listen in as Donna shares her personal experiences as a widow searching for a financial advisor …

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When Praise and Worship Is Also a Really Good Time: Trombone Shout Bands 23:40

1M ago23:40

23:40

Hymns and gospel songs have flowed into, and very often, back out of out of every style of music with roots in the American South. From the music itself to its context in worship through choirs, instruments ranging from piano to organ to praise bands, and communal singing, the gospel tradition is, if not front and center in one’s life experience, t…

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Stay-At-Home Parents: Balancing Family and Finances 22:43

2M ago22:43

22:43

Donna and her husband, Jim, have both navigated the path of stay-at-home parenting and are no strangers to what it looks like to manage finances during family transitions. We’re excited to officially welcome Jim onto the podcast for the first time in today’s episode. Together, Donna and Jim will share their unique perspectives on the emotional and …

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Striking the Eternal Chord of Cosmic Country With Daniel Donato 37:58

2M ago37:58

37:58

It was the last gig of a late winter tour, and Daniel Donato was ready to exhale. His band was, too, having had the rare treat of seeing their wives the night before, as they prepared for one more show, a late night performance in Asheville, NC. As Daniel told me, they were all in high spirits, and I knew this bode well for their performance, which…

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Your Financial Wellness Check-Up 20:03

3M ago20:03

20:03

Just like an annual checkup is important for maintaining good health, performing regular financial checkups is an essential part of planning for a healthy and successful retirement. In today’s episode, Donna gives us a glimpse at what financial wellness checkups look like at Sephton Financial. Here are the points we discuss in today’s show: 0:00 – …

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Drake vs Kendrick 36:29

3M ago36:29

36:29

Amber and Solomon give their thoughts on the Drake vs Kendrick beef, authenticity, and genre switching. #hiphop Click below to Watch on YouTube and follow @asiamber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbmTYl0tur0&t=259s

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From Beethoven to Emily Dickinson and Earl Scruggs: The Musical Archaeology of Tony Trischka 27:03

3M ago27:03

27:03

It is natural that a second generation bluegrass banjo player would have soaked up as much of Earl Scruggs’ style on the five string as possible when starting out; it is just as natural that they would push outside of those boundaries of the territory staked out by their pioneering forebears. In Tony Trischka’s case, part of this instinct to turn b…

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Revisiting a North Carolina Massacre: Shelton Laurel, Part One 27:42

3M ago27:42

27:42

There is a decidedly darker mood in the United States than ever in our lifetimes, it seems. In just one example poll recently, one in five Americans agreed that violence is necessary to get the country back on track. With that in mind, it seems like a good time to remember what happened the last time the country acted on this, when we fought the Ci…

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Finance Fortress: Practical Strategies for Retirees Against Scams & Fraud 21:12

4M ago21:12

21:12

As much as any other threat, recognizing and avoiding scams has become an essential skill, particularly for retirees. Join us as we explore crucial steps you can take to safeguard your financial well-being against the growing tide of scams and identity theft. Learn from real-life stories and gain practical advice to keep your finances secure in thi…

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Going Solo, With Soul: Travis Book 30:18

4M ago30:18

30:18

It was one of the first cold days of the fall in the western NC mountains when I trekked up from Spindale to Brevard to talk with Travis Book ahead of his show in town that night. Spindale is perhaps 60 miles away, where I work at WNCW, and with special shortcut directions from a trusted source who travels that route regularly, I figured it would t…

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Teaching the Art of the Bluegrass Jam: Pete Wernick 39:10

5M ago39:10

39:10

What connects you to the year 1946? Think of the time immediately following World War II, and perhaps black and white images of men in fedoras and women in long dresses come to mind. Maybe you have parents or grandparents who were born around that time, or maybe you know someone who lived then and has past on. It is an era that now seems quite dist…

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Blurring Lines and Packing a Punch With Stillhouse Junkies 30:06

5M ago30:06

30:06

Here at Southern Songs and Stories, we take some liberties from time to time with what we put forward as songs and stories that fall under the umbrella of the American South. After all, we have featured a band from England (The Ruen Brothers), an artist from Idaho (Eilen Jewell), and several artists out of the sui generis state of Texas (Shinyribs,…

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Retirement Planning Is Different For Women: Here’s Why 19:13

6M ago19:13

19:13

As International Women’s Day approaches (March 8), it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress women have achieved in the financial realm over the past century. Despite this, the path to retirement is not without its unique challenges for women, and it’s important to recognize the financial hurdles that they continue to face. From career inter…

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Diversifying and Exporting Bluegrass With Dark Shadow Recording’s Stephen Mougin and Ben Wright 34:09

6M ago34:09

34:09

It was day five of the IBMAs and I had been up until four that morning, but Stephen Mougin and Ben Wright might have even seen the sun come up that day after they hosted yet another late night music showcase. Technically their showcases shut down around two or three in the morning, but there was always the chance that artists such as Sierra Ferrell…

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Rap Beef & The Grammys 9:34

6M ago9:34

9:34

I'm talking about Megan and Nicki, The Grammys, and more!

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An Update, and Two Quick Takes With Tony Trischka and Travis Book 16:09

7M ago16:09

16:09

Here at Southern Songs and Stories, there is never a shortage of stories to draw from a seemingly bottomless well of music artists; we only scratch the surface of what we would love for you to hear on this series. But even with that, we have a parallel problem, a good problem if you will, of having a whole lot of material on hand waiting to make it…

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Are Your Good Money Habits Holding You Back? 19:56

7M ago19:56

19:56

This episode might be a bit counterintuitive. We’re going to question the real impact of common financial habits. Are the strategies you consider beneficial actually working in your favor? Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Ignoring account statements can be beneficial in avoiding overreactions to market fluctuations, but it's importan…

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Gravy: King Biscuit Time 28:11

7M ago28:11

28:11

Delta blues found its voice and audience on the airwaves of KFFA’s King Biscuit Time, a daily broadcast out of Helena, Arkansas. Bluesmen like Sonny Boy Williamson and Robert Lockwood Jr., who would go on to become legends, interspersed their own songs with advertising jingles. King Biscuit Time, which launched in 1941, gave unprecedented exposure …

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Finally, A Country That Welcomes Her: Rissi Palmer 31:37

7M ago31:37

31:37

Imagine getting your dream job and immediately being scrutinized for your appearance; being asked to wear a wig that was nothing like your natural hair; being quizzed on obscure bits of the history of your field; being asked whether you took the job as a stepping stone to another one. Imagine getting lots of hate mail about the fact that you look d…

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Cross Fading All Over the Place With Nora Jane Struthers and Joe Overton 24:44

8M ago24:44

24:44

It is easy to think of musical genres as enduring, definitive territories that are discovered as much as they are created. But even continents drift, and when you dig deep into the careers of artists who are said to be from musical land X,Y or Z, you find that they often do not stay in one place for long, and are likely to be pushing their home ter…

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The Questions You Must Ask Your Financial Advisor 22:34

8M ago22:34

22:34

Have you ever wondered what questions to ask your financial advisor, or why those questions are crucial? In today’s episode, we’re tackling exactly that. We're discussing the vital questions that bring transparency and depth to your financial advisory relationship. Here are some of the questions we talk about in today’s show: “How do you get paid?”…

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The Broadside: What It Takes To Make Music in Prison 29:46

8M ago29:46

29:46

At Southern Songs and Stories, we have become fans of the WUNC - North Carolina Public Radio podcast The Broadside, and here we collaborate to give you a special presentation of one their recent episodes. The Broadside explores news, history, and pop culture stories rooted in the American South. Plus, the show was recently named “New & Noteworthy” …

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Legacy Media, Legacy Artists and Bluegrass’ Big Pivot With No Depression’s Stacy Chandler at IBMA 38:37

9M ago38:37

38:37

When was the last time you picked up a book or a magazine instead of going to your smart phone or computer to read about music? I admit that, like so many of us these days, my first instinct is to scroll through social media or look at websites. The rise of digital media along with the ubiquity of smart phones has been nothing short of dramatic; th…

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Easy Wins in Personal Finance (Part 2) 16:11

9M ago16:11

16:11

We’re back to wrap up our discussion on easy personal finance wins. While crafting a comprehensive financial plan is crucial, sometimes making minor adjustments in your portfolio can yield significant benefits. Listen in as we share some more powerful strategies to help get your financial house in order. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episo…

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Peering Into Darkness While Dancing In the Light with Kev Russell of Shinyribs 32:50

9M ago32:50

32:50

Shinyribs is an Austin Texas band that began in 2007 as a side project for Kevin Russell, who also goes by Kev, and was then still committed to The Gourds, the band he had co-founded fifteen years earlier. A few years later, The Gourds released their last album, and Kev sauntered over to Shinyribs full time. Known for his showmanship on stage and f…

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Easy Wins in Personal Finance (Part 1) 15:46

9M ago15:46

15:46

It’s important to eventually get a comprehensive financial plan for yourself, but sometimes even just a few minor adjustments in your portfolio can make a big difference. Let’s discuss a few easy places to start… Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: Establishing the right amount of yield cash as a financial safety net Cleaning up some ol…

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Exposing Retirement Planning Complaints 19:29

9M ago19:29

19:29

Welcome back to Widow, Wisdom & Wealth! In this episode, we tackle the common complaints that arise during the financial planning process. Whether you feel like your advisor is taking too much risk, your account isn’t growing the way you’d like, or you don’t understand your financial plan, we'll discuss which concerns are well-founded, which are ba…

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Science Fiction Themes in Music on What It Is with Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and Carol Rifkin 28:36

10M ago28:36

28:36

Credit Halloween coming up for this. You probably know that this podcast has a direct tie to public radio station WNCW — it is produced in studio there where I am program director — but its origin can be traced all the way back to the 2006 Podcaster Con in Chapel Hill, NC, where I witnessed an event reflecting and directing the medium at its incept…

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Family Ties and Roots Music Foundations: Jonathan Wilson and Bella White 26:43

10M ago26:43

26:43

For Jonathan Wilson and Bella White, family figures prominently not only in their lives behind the scenes, but also in the musical paths both chose early on. It should come as no surprise that as a boy in rural North Carolina, celebrated producer and artist Jonathan Wilson played in a family band of sorts (he would fill in for various band members …

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Understanding RMDs: A Guide For Retirees & The Soon-to-Retire 15:45

10M ago15:45

15:45

Are you over 55 and pondering retirement? Dive into the world of Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) with us. RMDs are a way for the government to collect taxes on your tax-deferred savings, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s. In this episode, Donna and Marc break down the basics of RMDs and explain how they are calculated based on your age and…

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Questions From the Hat at The Earl Scruggs Music Festival With Michael Daves, David Lamotte, Josh Carter and Dean Jenks 30:14

11M ago30:14

30:14

Over the four days of the 2023 Earl Scruggs Music Festival, held at the Tryon International Equestrian Center over Labor Day weekend, I was alternately emceeing performances, working with WNCW staff, taking in as much music as possible and talking with artists when I had the chance. Here, I spoke with Michael Daves, the renowned guitarist who has p…

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Navigating Finances After Losing a Spouse: Strategies & Mistakes to Avoid 20:07

11M ago20:07

20:07

Losing a spouse is an unimaginably tough life event, but the financial implications can add another layer of stress to the grieving process. In this episode, we delve deep into the most common financial issues faced by widows and widowers, from dealing with income gaps to navigating tax changes as a single filer. This is a topic that’s close to Don…

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Playing Through Pain With Cristina Vane 16:38

11M ago16:38

16:38

Sometimes people have a determination and intensity that is not obvious at first. In our conversation after her performance last August at the Reeves Theater in Elkin, NC, Cristina Vane said, “I'm not gonna wait for something, some miracle to happen, right? So I have to get out there and like, just do it. Nike sign style, you know, just do it. And …

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When It’s Time To Change Financial Advisors (Part 2) 20:03

11M ago20:03

20:03

In this episode, we’re back to discuss the complex and often emotionally charged process of changing financial advisors. We'll share the telltale signs that it's time to consider a switch, the questions to ask your current advisor, and what to look for in a new one. In part one, we focused on making sure that your financial advisor aligns with your…

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When It’s Time To Change Financial Advisors (Part 1) 15:00

12M ago15:00

15:00

In this episode, we delve into the complex and often emotionally charged process of changing financial advisors. We'll discuss the telltale signs that it's time to consider a switch, the questions to ask your current advisor, and what to look for in a new one. Join us as we demystify the transition process and equip you with the knowledge you need …

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What's It Worth To Sing This Song: Ed Snodderly 30:30

12M ago30:30

30:30

Ed Snodderly is a renaissance man -- he is a prolific songwriter with a who’s who of artists performing his compositions; his lyrics to the song "The Diamond Stream" are featured in Nashville’s Country Music Hall Of Fame; he is half of the duo The Brother Boys with musical partner Eugene Wolf going back to their inception in the late 1980s, and thi…

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Beyoncé's #RenaissanceWorldTour Atlanta Night 2 Part 1 23:20

12M ago23:20

23:20

Amber shares her thoughts on #Beyoncé and her #renaissanceworldtour night 2 in #Atlanta #concertreview #Beyhive #BeyTL #BlueIvy #IvyPark #Parkwood

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Till Debt Do Us Part: Resolving Financial Tension Between Couples (Part 2) 21:09

12M ago21:09

21:09

Welcome back to part two of our discussion on resolving financial tension between couples. In this episode, we'll explore five more common areas of financial tensions: emergency fund size, charitable contributions, handling inheritances, insurance needs, and financial management style. Stay tuned to learn how advisors like Donna work to resolve con…

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Going Home to Where Dreams Come True: Miko Marks 31:33

1y ago31:33

31:33

As Carl Sandburg said in his poem “Washington Monument by Night”, "Nothing happens unless first we dream." In the case of Miko Marks, her music career took off only after she had a literal dream, where she reunited with her old producer in a jam session. Prior to that, her dream of making it as a country music artist had long laid fallow, having be…

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#BarbieMovie Review 4:45

1y ago4:45

4:45

Amber gives her opinion on the #BarbieMovie. Check out www.asiamber.com/links

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Till Debt Do Us Part: Resolving Financial Tension Between Couples (Part 1) 16:40

1y ago16:40

16:40

Money can't buy love, but it can certainly start some spicy debates between you and your better half. In this episode, we're digging into the financial face-offs that make Monopoly fights look like child's play and exploring some money minefields that can test even the most solid relationships. Listen in as we explore how to resolve some of the mos…

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Roots Reinterpreted: The Folk Revival of Jake Xerxes Fussell 36:04

1y ago36:04

36:04

In this series, we often spend time with artists and styles of music that are not celebrated in the mainstream, and our guest here is no exception. With a focus on music that is from artists living in the South and on music that has roots from the region, we are constantly talking with bluegrass, blues, country, rock and Americana artists in this e…

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