We Tell Stories

From her first camera clicks to mastering the perfect shot, discover the inspiring journey of Kathy Howard, a Raleigh-based master photographer! Once a stay-at-home mom, Kathy transitioned into professional photography with a passion that's clearly reflected in her work. She shares not only her personal journey from home to studio, but also the profound importance of hard prints — a lesson learned through personal loss. From capturing fleeting moments to creating tangible memories, she shows us the value of each snapshot in our lives. You can learn more about her work at: https://kathyhowardportrait.com/

You may know him from TV but if you are from Raleigh, you may have also seen Estes Tarver at a grocery store or in the car next to you at a stop light! Estes Tarver is an Award-winning Actor/Director/Writer known for Mr. Mercedes, The Detour, and Under the Dome. He has also been on House of Cards, Burden, Black Lightning, Turn and so many more! Recently, he’s been on Outerbanks on Netflix. His Award-winning feature film Changeover (his directorial debut) is available on Amazon. What’s he doing in Raleigh? In addition to acting and directing, he founded Moonlight Stage Co. in Raleigh, where they coach and train actors of all ages and experience. Many of their students have gone on to play roles on popular tv shows and movies and recorded albums with well-known producers. Do you know him from any of the shows? You can learn more about his work at: https://moonlightstageco.com/

Conversation with Veena Birajadar, the woman behind Pure Vegan Cafe, a completely vegan restaurant with locations in Raleigh and Durham. You can hear the passion in her voice as she talks about what her restaurant offers and what it truly means to her. Watch out, she is out to change your perception of vegan food forever! It may not look like it or taste like it, but everything on their menu is pure vegan! Even if you are not vegan or a vegetarian, you’ve got to go in for the experience. From burgers and fries to Indian and Mexican flavors, their menu will make you want to order everything on it! Have you tried this before?

It’s a bakery, a coffee shop and an incubator for small businesses! Allison and Carl Vick, owners of the Little Blue Bakehouse, explain their unique business model and how they are supporting small businesses in the Triangle, NC community. Little Blue Bakehouse is located in East Raleigh, just five minutes from Raleigh Downtown, and serves a variety of baked goods and beverages sourced from small businesses around the area.

Conversation with a local celebrity, Carrie Marshall, Raleigh’s Jazz singer and songwriter. Listen as she talks about her unique style and how she talks popular songs through the decades and puts her jazzy twist on them. She also shares her recent battle with cancer and her message to those that are struggling with tough times.

Meet Preeti Waas, James Beard Award semi-finalist and the woman behind Cheeni Restaurant in North Raleigh. The restaurant has been around less than a year and has already been featured as NC 2022 restaurant of the year by Eater Carolinas, and Preeti has been selected as a semi-finalist for James Beard Award. Watch as she talks about how Cheeni found its roots and why it’s an experience you will not find at another Indian restaurant in the Triangle area! They offer not just great food, but a great experience with cooking classes and a variety of workshops, a mini bazaar and a café-like setting with wifi where you can bring in your laptop and call it a remote office for the day!