This week on Gaston's Great, we’re revisiting an uplifting conversation with Carenda Deonne: Christian motivational speaker, author, and founder of Stress Easy LLC. 💜

In this inspiring episode, Carenda shares her journey of faith, perseverance, and purpose while encouraging others to overcome stress and life’s challenges with positivity and intentional living. 🙌📖

She also dives into her powerful S.M.I.L.E. Method — Sleep, Meditation, Inventory, Laughter, and Education; a practical approach designed to help people reduce stress, build emotional resilience, strengthen personal leadership, and create healthier daily habits. 😊✨

From motivational speaking to ministry and personal growth, Carenda’s message is filled with encouragement, wisdom, and real-life tools that listeners can apply in their everyday lives. 🌟

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🎧 Tune in as we re-release this impactful episode and hear how Carenda Deonne is helping others “stress easy” while living with greater peace, confidence, and purpose.

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🎙️ This week on Gaston's Great, we sit down with Elizabeth and Richard from the Gaston Community Foundation to talk about the incredible ways they are helping strengthen and support our community. 💙

Elizabeth first joined us back in 2021, and this episode gives us the chance to hear exciting updates, stories of impact, and how the foundation continues connecting generosity with real community needs across Gaston County.

From supporting local nonprofits to investing in the future of our community, this conversation highlights the power of giving and collaboration right here at home.

Learn more about this: https://www.cfgaston.org/

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🐾🎙️ New Episode of Gaston’s Great!

This week, we’re sitting down with Terry Kenny to talk about the incredible work being done through the Animal League of Gaston County, including their Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program!

We dive into:
✔️ Why spay/neuter is so important for our community
✔️ How these affordable services are helping local families
✔️ The real impact on pet overpopulation in Gaston County

If you’re a pet owner, or just love seeing our community come together, this is an episode you don’t want to miss 💙🐾

🎧 Listen now & learn how you can support or get involved!

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🎙️ What happens when three different faiths come together with one shared goal? 💙

In this episode of Gaston's Great, we sit down with Joan, Ray, and Mark from Interfaith Trialogue of Gastonia to talk about the power of conversation, understanding, and unity across different beliefs.

From building meaningful relationships to strengthening our local community, this conversation dives into how respectful dialogue can break barriers and bring people together, right here in Gaston County.

💡 You’ll hear:
✔ How Interfaith Trialogue got started
✔ Why these conversations matter now more than ever
✔ Real stories of connection and impact
✔ How YOU can be part of creating a stronger community

Whether you’re rooted in faith or just passionate about people, this is a conversation that will challenge, inspire, and encourage you. 🙌

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🎧 This week on Gaston’s Great…

We’re joined by Preston, Chair of the Ashbrook High School Foundation Board, and Kendall, Chairman, for a conversation all about impact, leadership, and investing in the next generation.

From supporting local students to strengthening our community, they share the heart behind what they do and why it matters right here in Gaston County. 💙

Learn more about the Ashbrook High School Foundation and how you can get involved: https://ashbrookfoundation.org/

Hear their stories, vision for the future, and how you can be part of making a meaningful difference.

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Episode Re-Release

With the Hunter Huss Huskies heading to the State Championships this weekend, we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes of Gaston’s Great!

In this episode, Steven sits down with Coach Troy Phillips to talk about the impact a coach can have on shaping young men’s lives, both on and off the court.

From leadership and discipline to community and character, Coach Phillips shares what it really means to pour into the next generation.

Now as the Huskies make their run for a state title, it’s the perfect time to revisit this powerful conversation.

WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/RRrP67Z-49c

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🎙️ This week on Gaston’s Great… we’re talking SMILES, community, and the passion behind local business! 😁

Steven sits down with Will Current, owner of Current Dentistry of Gastonia, to hear the story behind his journey into dentistry and how he’s making a difference right here in Gaston County, one smile at a time. 🦷✨

From building trust with patients to creating a welcoming environment that feels more like family than a dentist’s office, Will shares what drives him, what sets his practice apart, and why investing in local people matters so much.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
🔥 The heart behind modern dentistry
💬 Real conversations about confidence and care
🏡 The power of serving your own community
👏 And what it means to run a business with purpose

If you love hearing from passionate local leaders who are helping Gaston County shine, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! 💙

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Want to learn more about Will and his team? Check them out at 👉 https://currentsmiles.com/

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This week, we’re shining a light on the incredible impact of Bit of Hope Ranch right here in Gastonia, NC. A place where healing, hope, and connection come together through equine-assisted programs. 💙

In this episode, we talk about their mission, the lives being changed through their work, and how our local community continues to rally around those in need. It’s an inspiring conversation about compassion, purpose, and the power of serving others.

🎙️ Tune in, be inspired, and discover how hope is being shared in powerful ways through this amazing organization!

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If you’d like to learn more about their story or support what they’re doing, visit https://www.bitofhoperanch.org/ and see how hope is making a difference right here at home. 🎙️✨

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