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January 12, 2026
How Home Design & Decor Is Shaping the Future | Best of Raleigh Episode 80
Home in Raleigh, North Carolina is evolving, but not by forgetting where it came from. Instead, the Triangle area is embracing a design movement that blends tradition, personal history, and bold creativity. On this episode of The Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Michael Kooiman, publisher of Home Design & Decor Magazine, and Vicky Serany, founder of Southern Studio Interior Design, to explore how design trends, storytelling, and community connections are redefining what home means in Wake County.
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January 5, 2026
Craftsmanship That Feels Like Home | Best of Raleigh Episode 79
On this episode of The Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Ken Combs, founder and CEO of CQC Home, one of the Triangle area’s most respected design build and remodeling firms. Their conversation covers everything from kitchen and bath renovations to leadership, timelines, and the biggest mistakes homeowners make before a project even begins.
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December 29, 2025
Mortgages, Mindset, & Market Clarity | Best of Raleigh Episode 78
Buying a home in Raleigh, North Carolina is not just a transaction, it is a life decision that shapes everything from your monthly stress level to your long term financial flexibility. On this episode of The Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with local mortgage expert Michael Martin to unpack what a mortgage really represents in today’s Triangle housing market.
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December 26, 2025
Outsource the Overwhelm | Best of Raleigh Episode 77
If your mind feels cluttered before the day even starts, you are not alone. Between packed calendars, family logistics, work deadlines, and the constant mental list of things that still need to be done, many Raleigh residents are carrying more than they realize.
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December 15, 2025
Style, Confidence, and Community | Best of Raleigh Episode 76
In this episode of Best of Raleigh, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Joanna Knott, owner of Monkee’s of Raleigh, for a thoughtful conversation about fashion, business, and the power of community in Raleigh.
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December 12, 2025
The Vibe Locals Can’t Stop Talking About | Best of Raleigh Episode 75
Downtown Raleigh has no shortage of great restaurants, but few places capture the city’s spirit quite like Whiskey Kitchen. With its warm wood textures, marble accents, lush greenery, and a whiskey program that locals practically brag about, it has become one of the most recognizable…
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