In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase Hardin interviews Yasmin, postpartum nurse and co-founder of The Ark Discovery Center, for an eye-opening conversation about childbirth, postpartum recovery, and the support families truly need during early parenthood.

Drawing from her experience in postpartum nursing, Yasmin explains what happens after delivery, how hospitals care for mothers and newborns, and why many women struggle emotionally and physically during the postpartum period.

The conversation explores topics including C-sections, Pitocin inductions, epidurals, postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, and the emotional impact of infant loss. Yasmin also highlights the lack of long-term support available for many mothers after leaving the hospital and why stronger community systems are needed.

Additionally, Chase and Yasmin discuss early childhood development, emphasizing the importance of bonding, floor play, human interaction, and limiting excessive screen exposure during a child’s earliest years.

The episode also introduces The Ark Discovery Center, a new family-centered space focused on helping parents build stronger connections with their children while supporting developmental readiness during the first five years of life.

This conversation is both educational and deeply human, offering practical insight and emotional awareness for parents, caregivers, and anyone preparing for the journey of raising children.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase Hardin interviews Stone, founder of Stone Cakes, for a powerful conversation about purpose, entrepreneurship, and the unexpected moments that can change your life.

Stone shares how his journey began in fitness and modeling, eventually leading him to New York Fashion Week, where a missed flight and a simple slice of cheesecake sparked the idea that would become his business.

From that moment, he committed to creating a vegan cheesecake that could deliver the same experience and emotional connection as traditional desserts, while serving a community often overlooked in the food industry.

The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, including leaving a stable job, navigating uncertainty, and learning to trust both the process and his faith. Stone also shares key lessons on execution, consistency, and why being prepared is essential when opportunities arise.

Additionally, the episode highlights how authenticity, storytelling, and creating real experiences for customers can set a brand apart in a competitive market.

This episode is a powerful reminder that purpose often comes from unexpected places, and that success is built through action, resilience, and faith.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase Hardin sits down with Shandra, founder of Heavenly Smoked BBQ, for a powerful conversation about faith, family, and turning pain into purpose.

Shandra shares the story behind her family’s business, which was created to honor her mother and grandmother after their passing. What began as a way to cope with grief quickly became a mission-driven business centered on serving others with love, excellence, and faith.

The conversation explores how generational recipes, family values, and a commitment to service have shaped Heavenly Smoked BBQ into more than just a catering company. It is a reflection of legacy, community, and honoring God in everything they do.

Shandra also shares her personal journey from working in healthcare and retail to stepping into entrepreneurship, and how each phase of her life prepared her to lead a business with purpose.

Additionally, the episode provides practical insights for anyone interested in starting a food or catering business, including the importance of testing, understanding your market, building consistency, and leading with authenticity.

This episode is a meaningful reminder that even in the hardest seasons, purpose can be found, and that building something rooted in faith and family creates a legacy that lasts.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase Hardin interviews David Zuniga, founder and CEO of Moon Parrot Marketing, to explore the fundamentals of building a business that goes beyond sales and becomes a true legacy brand.

David shares his expertise in branding, communication strategy, and performance marketing, explaining why many businesses fail when they focus only on short-term revenue without a clear mission or identity.

The conversation dives into the importance of communication pillars, the psychology behind branding, and how businesses can create deeper connections with their audience by focusing on purpose instead of just products.

David also breaks down key marketing metrics such as cost per lead, conversion rates, and forecasting, emphasizing the importance of data-driven decisions when scaling a business.

Additionally, the episode explores how artificial intelligence is transforming marketing, from content creation to customer engagement, and how business owners can leverage these tools to optimize growth.

Drawing from his own entrepreneurial journey, including past failures and lessons learned, David highlights the importance of passion, consistency, and loving what you do in order to sustain long-term success.

This episode is a practical and strategic guide for entrepreneurs and business owners who want to grow with clarity, build trust with their audience, and create a business that lasts.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase Hardin sits down with Bianca Hannon, therapist, medical health professional, and content creator, for a powerful conversation on mental health, identity, and the challenges children and teens face today.

Bianca shares her experience working with youth from ages 5 to 21, offering practical insights into how mental health issues often show up as behavior, including acting out, isolation, or communication difficulties. She explains how parents can recognize early warning signs and when to seek professional support.

The conversation explores the growing impact of social media, sleep disruption, and overstimulation on children’s emotional well-being, and why many young people today are struggling with anxiety and identity.

Bianca also shares her personal story of overcoming a childhood speech delay, and how that experience shaped her mission to help others find their voice and confidence.

Together, Chase and Bianca discuss the importance of building trust between parents and children, creating open communication, and developing healthy routines that support emotional and mental well-being.

This episode provides valuable tools for parents, educators, and leaders who want to better understand, support, and guide the next generation.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase Hardin interviews Coach Neil Hawkins, entrepreneur, mentor, and founder of Hawkins Athletics, for a powerful conversation on purpose, discipline, and the role of sports in shaping young lives.

Coach Neil shares his journey from struggling in school to finding direction through athletics, and how the influence of a single coach helped him connect learning, focus, and personal growth. Today, he is impacting hundreds of children by creating opportunities for them to learn through movement, discover their talents, and build confidence.

This episode explores the deeper impact of sports beyond competition. It highlights how exposure, mentorship, and environment shape a child’s development, and why giving kids the freedom to explore different activities is critical to unlocking their potential.

The conversation also dives into faith and obedience, as Coach Neil shares the story of moving his family to Georgia without certainty, trusting direction over comfort, and how that decision led to new opportunities and purpose.

Additionally, Chase and Coach Neil discuss entrepreneurship, emphasizing that building a business should start with purpose, not just profit, and that true fulfillment comes from operating within your natural gifts.

This episode offers practical insights for parents, leaders, and anyone looking to invest in the next generation while building a meaningful life rooted in faith, family, and impact.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Myesha K. Banks, entrepreneur, law enforcement officer, motivational speaker, and founder of TTBE, Time To Be Established, to explore a powerful truth:

Discipline creates peace.

Myesha’s journey is not polished or surface-level. It is layered with childhood depression, suicidal thoughts, years in law enforcement, national headlines, and a spiritual rebirth that reshaped her identity.

This conversation goes beyond motivation.

It dives into:

• Why control is often the root of anxiety
• How silence sharpens authority
• The discipline required to protect your peace
• What surrender actually looks like in real life
• How faith realigns your identity
• The moment Myesha apprehended an active shooter and understood her calling

From Brooklyn to Atlanta, from badge to voice, Myesha shares how letting go of control allowed her to step fully into purpose.

If you are overwhelmed, stuck in noise, or battling internal chaos, this episode will challenge you to examine your discipline, your alignment, and your faith.

This is a conversation about spiritual authority, emotional maturity, and what it truly means to be established.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Derrick Hayes, founder of Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, to unpack what it truly takes to build ownership from nothing.

From growing up in West Philadelphia surrounded by violence and limited resources, to building a fast-casual empire in Atlanta, Derrick’s journey is not about hype. It is about hunger, discipline, and faith.

Big Dave’s was not just built on a recipe. It was built on legacy. After losing his father to cancer, Derrick made a decision to stand on his ten toes and build something that would outlive him.

This conversation goes beyond business. It dives into:

• The difference between being an LLC builder and a real entrepreneur
• Why ownership matters more than talent
• The mindset shift from player to coach
• Financial literacy, losing millions, and rebuilding stronger
• Raising children with legacy in mind
• Faith as the foundation of pressure and success

Derrick also shares the reality of scaling businesses, managing hundreds of employees, navigating public pressure, and building alongside a powerhouse partner.

If you are building from humble beginnings, fighting through doubt, or trying to shift from hustle to ownership, this episode will challenge your thinking and sharpen your mindset.

This is a conversation about legacy, leadership, faith, and building something that changes generations.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Terrika Currence, founder of Beyond Skin Deep, to explore what it truly means to rebuild your life after trauma. 

Terrika shares her journey of surviving domestic violence, losing everything, moving back into her childhood bedroom with three children, and finding the strength to start over. What began as survival became a mission to empower women who suffer in silence.

Beyond Skin Deep was not just built as a skincare brand. It was born from faith, resilience, and the decision that pain would not go to waste.

This conversation dives into:

• How trauma affects both mothers and children
• Why healing requires more than just survival
• Turning rejection into redirection
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and internal doubt
• Building a business with no team and no blueprint
• Why convenience and self care matter during hardship

Terrika also speaks openly about suffering in silence, rebuilding confidence, and how faith anchored her when everything else was stripped away.

If you are rebuilding after loss, navigating trauma, or fighting through your own internal battles, this episode will remind you that no setback is final. It is preparation.

This is a conversation about faith, resilience, healing, and building a legacy that goes beyond skin deep.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Dr. Randell Trammell, founder of the Center for Civic Engagement and candidate for Georgia State School Superintendent, to explore the role education and civic literacy play in shaping the future of our communities.

Randall shares how leadership starts early, why civics has quietly disappeared from classrooms, and what happens when students do not understand their rights, responsibilities, or power as citizens.

This conversation goes beyond politics. It dives into how everyday people can make real change, why education standards matter, and how civic engagement builds stronger communities from the ground up.

This episode dives into:

• What civics actually means in everyday life
• Why civic literacy is essential for democracy
• How students can change laws and influence policy
• The role schools play in shaping informed citizens
• Why transparency in education funding matters
• How parents and communities can engage locally

Randall also shares powerful real world examples of students influencing legislation, building civic confidence, and developing leadership skills early in life.

If you are a parent, educator, student, or citizen who cares about the future of education and democracy, this episode will give you clarity, context, and practical insight.

This is a conversation about responsibility, leadership, education, and building a heritage rooted in civic engagement.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Pinky Cole Hayes, founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan ATL, Bar Vegan, The Pinky Cole Foundation, and a mother building legacy in real time.

This conversation explores what happens when entrepreneurship becomes a vessel for impact. Pinky shares her journey of building a hundred million dollar brand, losing it, buying it back, and using every challenge as fuel to serve others.

From bridging the generational wealth gap to empowering students with free LLCs, Pinky breaks down how true success is not measured by profit alone, but by how many people you lift as you climb.

This episode dives into:

• Why purpose must come before profit
• How failure becomes fertilizer for growth
• The power of visibility in entrepreneurship
• Building generational wealth through ownership
• Raising confident children while leading a global brand
• Why faith, integrity, and service sustain long term success

Pinky also opens up about motherhood, leadership, heritage, and the responsibility that comes with influence. Her story is raw, honest, and deeply motivating for anyone building something bigger than themselves.

If you are an entrepreneur, parent, creative, or leader who wants to build success without losing your soul, this episode will challenge how you think about wealth, impact, and legacy.

This is a conversation about faith, ownership, resilience, and building a heritage worth chasing.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Ken Joslin, former pastor, real estate entrepreneur, founder of the Create Conference, and owner of Grow Stack Drive, to explore what it truly means to build a life, business, and legacy in alignment with faith.

Ken shares his raw and unfiltered journey, from growing up unchurched and experiencing a radical life transformation, to leading churches, mentoring entrepreneurs, and helping faith-based leaders integrate purpose into every area of life. This conversation unpacks the reality that success without alignment often leads to burnout, broken relationships, and spiritual drift.

At the center of this episode is Ken’s Core Five framework, faith, health, relationships, business, and finances, and why neglecting any one of these ultimately undermines the others.

This episode dives into:

• Why faith must be the foundation before growth and wealth
• How vision creates clarity and momentum in both life and leadership
• The long-term impact of unresolved childhood trauma on adult relationships
• Why encouragement and community are essential for growth
• How stillness with God precedes strategy and direction
• What it takes to get into the right rooms and surround yourself with the right people

Ken also opens up about personal loss, betrayal, and financial setbacks, and how God used those moments to deepen his calling and sharpen his leadership. His story is a reminder that transformation is not instant but intentional, built through small daily decisions over time.

If you are a business leader, entrepreneur, parent, or someone searching for clarity and direction, this episode will challenge how you think about success and equip you with principles you can apply immediately.

This is a conversation about vision, resilience, faith, and building a heritage that outlives you.

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In this episode of Chasing Heritage, Chase sits down with Mrs. Kim Morey, author, entrepreneur, mother, and founder of Heritage Montessori School in Georgia, to explore one of the most important questions every parent faces:

How do we raise good humans in today’s chaotic world?

Drawing from her book From Chaos to Calm and decades of experience working with families and children, Mrs. Morey shares practical, real-life tools to help parents navigate behavior challenges with love, structure, and respect.

This conversation goes beyond discipline. It dives into:

• Why children behave the way they do
• How parents can respond without yelling, fear, or shame
• How to nurture emotional intelligence while setting healthy boundaries
• What calm, respectful parenting actually looks like in everyday life

If you’re a parent feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or simply wanting better tools in your parenting tool belt, this episode will give you clear insights you can apply immediately to raise confident, kind, and grounded children.

This is a conversation about parenting with intention, building character, and creating a legacy that starts at home.

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