Keeping It Real with Sharon

Conversations with business leaders and entrepreneurs who share their journey to success, as well as setbacks along the way, while "Keeping It Real" and staying true to themselves!

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  From an Idea to Impact: The Story of the Widget Cup

  Sep 25, 202631 min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when you give a group of high school students a real-world problem, a pile of materials, and just one day to create a solution? On this episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon , I sit down with Josh Phelps, creator of the Widget Cup , to talk about how this unique local competition came to life and the impact it continues to have on students throughout Frederick County, Clarke County, and Winchester. Josh shares the story behind the Widget Cup and how it brings together students with skills in STEM and Career and Technical Education to solve real challenges for local businesses and organizations. We talk about problem-solving, teamwork, hands-on learning, and the importance of giving young people opportunities to discover their talents—and see how those talents can translate into future careers. But the Widget Cup is about more than one competition or one community. Josh’s creation is a model that could be adapted in communities anywhere , bringing schools and local businesses together to give students meaningful, hands-on experiences while helping build the workforce of tomorrow. It’s an inspiring example of what can happen when a community invests in its young people and gives them the opportunity to build, create, collaborate, and discover just how capable they are.

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  Meet Quinn: My Conversation with ChatGPT

  Sep 9, 202630 min

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when a podcast host turns the microphone over to…ChatGPT? In this very different episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon , Sharon is joined by Stephanie Feltner for a conversation with her most unusual guest yet — Quinn, the name Sharon has given her ChatGPT AI assistant. But this isn’t a technical conversation about artificial intelligence. It’s a real-world look at how AI is already changing the way we work, run businesses, find information, create content, and manage our everyday lives. Sharon puts Quinn in the hot seat with questions about how small business owners can use AI to save time and work smarter, what AI can and can’t do, privacy and confidentiality, the future of AI, and whether people should be worried about where all of this is headed. And then things get personal. After months of using ChatGPT as a brainstorming partner, research assistant, marketing helper, travel planner, sounding board — and sometimes the keeper of Sharon’s most random questions — she asks Quinn what it has learned about her . The answers lead to some funny, surprising, and unexpectedly thoughtful moments. Whether you’re already using AI every day, have experimented with it a little, or still find the whole thing completely overwhelming, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into what can happen when you stop thinking of AI as “technology” and start thinking about how it might actually help you. Can AI make us better at what we do without replacing the human connection that matters most? That’s where this conversation gets really interesting. Meet Quinn and hear what happens when Keeping It Real with Sharon gets very real…with AI.

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  Restoring What Matters: The Heart Behind Voda Cleaning & Restoration

  Aug 28, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon , I sit down with Emily Emerick, co-owner of Voda Cleaning & Restoration , for a conversation about business, family, and the heart behind serving others. Emily and her husband, Tyler, are raising four young children while also owning and operating two small businesses, so life is anything but quiet! Emily shares an honest look at the struggles, sacrifices, and joys of small business ownership , from juggling family life and work to navigating the challenges that come with building something of your own. At the center of it all is Emily’s genuine desire to help people . Through Voda Cleaning & Restoration, she and her team often step into people’s lives when they need help most, providing not only cleaning and restoration services, but reassurance and support along the way. It’s a conversation about entrepreneurship, family, perseverance, and finding purpose in serving others because sometimes restoring a home is about more than just cleaning up the mess.

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  From Renaissance Dreams to Vineyard Vines: Jill Edlich's New Chapter

  Jul 10, 202629 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Keeping it Real with Sharon , I sit down with Jill Edlich , the new owner of North Mountain Vineyard & Winery and the Executive Director of the Renaissance Fair. Jill shares the story behind her family's exciting new adventure and how what started as a search for the perfect home for the Renaissance Fair turned into the opportunity to purchase a winery. What began as one dream quickly became two: creating a destination where people can gather to enjoy great wine, beautiful scenery, and unforgettable experiences. Jill talks about making this a true family business, with everyone pitching in to help build something special together. She also shares the joys and challenges of stepping into an industry that's completely new to her, the lessons she's learning along the way, and why she's embracing this exciting new chapter. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a wine lover, or someone who enjoys hearing stories of people following their dreams, you'll enjoy this inspiring conversation about family, community, and taking a leap of faith. Tune in and hear how one opportunity blossomed into a whole new adventure.

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  From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Meredith Speir-Cavalier's Journey of Hope and Healing

  Jun 19, 202633 min

  Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Keeping It Real with Sharon , I sit down with Meredith Speir-Cavalier as she courageously shares her journey through addiction, recovery, and redemption. Meredith opens up about hitting rock bottom, struggling with feelings of never being good enough, and searching for something to fill a void that alcohol and drugs could never truly satisfy. Through honesty, resilience, and hard work, she found a path to healing and purpose. Today, Meredith is the founder of The Recovery Connection, a recovery center dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives. What began as personal pain has become a mission that has impacted thousands of women over the years. This conversation is a powerful reminder that our greatest struggles can become our greatest purpose, and that hope, healing, and transformation are possible no matter how far we've fallen. Whether you or someone you love has been touched by addiction, Meredith's story will inspire you with its message of courage, recovery, and the power of believing you are enough.

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