Heart of the City

Heart of the City is a podcast about the people behind the places you love. Hosted by Amy Walters, each episode is an honest, bold conversation with entrepreneurs, makers, and community builders who’ve poured everything into building something of their own. We go beyond the storefronts and into the story—talking about the why behind the work, the highs and lows of starting something from scratch, and the moments that change everything. It’s raw, unfiltered, and as real as it gets.Small Business. Big Stories.New episodes weekly.

Heart of the City is a business podcast hosted by Amy Walters, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Amy Walters hosts Heart of the City, a business show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #49

  The Feel Good Factor

  Aug 19, 202641 minS1

  Roni Glassman has built her physical therapy practice, Rehab with Roni, around a simple idea: helping people feel better in their bodies doesn’t have to feel complicated. We talk about her path to physical therapy, the patience and mindset that come with healing, and why movement might be simpler than we make it. Roni also takes us behind the scenes of her social media presence that has grown far beyond what she ever imagined, sharing what she’s learned about showing up as herself, and building a brand people trust. It’s a conversation about movement, growth, authenticity, and the feel-good energy Roni brings to everything she does.

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  Episode #48

  It Takes a City: Chattanooga's Next Renaissance

  Aug 12, 202651 minS1

  Chattanooga is on the cusp of its next great renaissance—and Emily Mack is helping shape what comes next. As President & CEO of River City Company, Emily has a unique perspective on what makes a city thrive, what Chattanooga gets right, and why she believes this moment could define its next chapter. We talk about her path to Chattanooga, how she thinks about growth and change, and what it’s like to have a hand in shaping the way people experience a city. Emily shares why Chattanooga continues to capture attention, where she sees its greatest potential, and why she believes we’re on the verge of a major resurgence. And, of course, we dive into the project everyone is talking about: the reimagining of Chattanooga’s riverfront. Emily takes us inside the vision, the realities of the transition ahead, what she’s most excited for, and why the end result could fundamentally change the way Chattanooga experiences its river.

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  Episode #46

  Family Meal: Erik & Amanda Niel

  Aug 5, 202651 minS1

  In restaurants, family meal is the time before service when everyone gathers around the table—a moment to connect before the doors open. This week, we're invited into that kind of conversation with Erik and Amanda Niel, the husband-and-wife team behind Easy Bistro, Main Street Meats, and Little Coyote. We talk about how they built three of Chattanooga's most celebrated restaurants without ever compromising their standards, what it's really like working side by side as spouses, the philosophy that ties every restaurant together, and the culture they've intentionally created from the kitchen to the dining room. Along the way, we dive into Michelin recognition, the evolution of Chattanooga's food scene, the realities of restaurant life, and, of course, a few behind-the-scenes stories. Whether you're a lifelong foodie, a restaurant regular, or simply curious about the people behind some of Chattanooga's most iconic tables, this conversation is one you'll want to pull up a chair for.

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  Heart of the City

  Safe to Be Seen

  Jul 29, 202649 min

  On the surface, this episode is about spray tans. But it quickly becomes a conversation about confidence, trust, and what it means to create a space where people feel truly seen. This week, Amy sits down with Sarah Langley, founder of Tanned by Sarah, to talk about recognizing an opportunity, having a healthy bit of delusion, and taking the leap to build one of Chattanooga's most sought-after mobile businesses. They explore how Sarah's background in social work continues to shape client interactions, transforming what many assume is a beauty appointment into something far more meaningful. Together, they explore the vulnerability of inviting someone into your home, the body image insecurities so many women quietly carry, and why Sarah approaches appointments through a trauma-informed lens—creating an environment where clients feel safe, respected, and accepted exactly as they are. This is an episode about entrepreneurship, authenticity, and the quiet power of helping people feel seen. Because sometimes the most meaningful part of the appointment has nothing to do with the spray tan at all.

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  Episode #45

  Systems that Set You Free

  Jul 22, 202642 minS1

  Running a home can be a full-time job, one that's often invisible, overwhelming, and never quite finished. This week on Heart of the City , Amy sits down with Rachel Eagleton, founder of Rachel's Home Management and host of The Organized Minute , to talk about what it really means to create a home that works for you—not the other way around. Together, they dive into the mental load so many families carry, why we're constantly feeling behind, the pressure to keep it all together, and how simple systems can create more peace, margin, and freedom in everyday life. Because at the end of the day, it's not about perfectly organized pantries or color-coded bins. It's about creating a home where you can breathe.

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