BOR Podcast
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February 2, 2026
Interior Design That Feels Personal, Approachable, and Timeless | Best of Raleigh Episode 83
Interior design can feel intimidating, expensive, or out of reach for a lot of homeowners. On Episode 83 of the Best of Raleigh Podcast, host Gretchen Coley sits down with Donna Verdi and Julie Campbell, interior designers at Arhaus in Fenton, to completely flip that narrative.
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January 26, 2026
The Woman Behind Donovan’s Dish & Donovan’s Manor | Best of Raleigh Episode 82
From Kitchen Table to Legacy: How Jill Donovan Is Redefining Hospitality in the Triangle
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January 23, 2026
Building Strength, Community, and Purpose | Best of Raleigh Episode 81
In Raleigh, fitness is no longer just about burning calories or chasing personal records. It is about connection, consistency, and finding a place that feels like home. In a recent episode of the Best of Raleigh podcast, host Gretchen Coley sat down with Sam Siegel, founder of Empire Training Academy, to talk about how he built one of the most talked about strength focused fitness communities in the Triangle.
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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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