Welcome! Getting to Know You is a collection of conversations with engaging decision-makers and personalities who live and work in the Triangle. I enjoy hearing stories, particularly those about how people land in their careers and why they're passionate about their work and life. The RTP area is rapidly changing and decisions are made every day that affect you and me. Sometimes getting a better grasp on the substance of an issue means understanding more about the stakeholders behind the headlines.

These interviews have a casual feel. If, like me, 'hectic' is a good descriptor for your day-to-day life, then you'll appreciate that these are portable and can be heard when and where you want. While they vary in length, most last 20-40 minutes. Let me know who you would like to get to know - I'm just an email away and look forward to hearing from you.

Let's go get to know someone,
~Lara

Jul 24

Jan Faulkner: Mayor of Morrisville (U)

Posted July 24th, 2008 by Lara
Anytime I see Mayor Faulkner, she is smiling and warm, and to me, embodies the word 'genuine.' There are some people who are so thrilled with what they do every day that their worst day at work is better than their best day doing anything else - that's how I see Mayor Faulkner. She is leading a town which is experiencing tremendous growth, and change is never easy to manage. We discussed the incredible transformation that is happening in Morrisville and what some of those plans include. Jan's website is: www.faulknerformayor.com
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May 26

Jeff Hall, MS: Biologist, Conservationist, Educator

Posted May 26th, 2008 by Lara
Jeff Hall, Biologist
Jeff Hall had an inkling at the tender age of five about the path he wanted to pursue in life. That in and of itself is pretty rare but then again so are some of the slithery, slimy and warty animals that he works with every day. Jeff is a biologist with NC PARC (Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation), helping to bring public and private partners together to further conservation efforts for reptiles and amphibians and their habitats. While his professional knowledge is certainly unique, so is his unparalleled enthusiasm for his work – and that makes him an important person to get to know. You can reach Jeff at www.ncparc.org.
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Apr 07

Nelson Dollar: State Representative (R), Dist. 36

Posted April 7th, 2008 by Lara
Rep. Nelson Dollar Photo
Simpy stated, my conversation with Rep. Dollar epitomizes why I started podcasting. After listening to this interview, you will get to know the man behind the office and come away with a deeper understanding of this Triangle legislator. Our conversation touched on a wide variety of topics - current events, fatherhood, growing up in Burlington, his lifelong connection to the Boy Scouts, and his long-range goals for NC government. His website is www.nelsondollar.net.
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Mar 19

Grier Martin: State Representative (D), Dist. 34

Posted March 19th, 2008 by Lara
Rep. Grier Martin Photo
Where were you on 9/11? What impact did that day have on your life? While everyone answers this differently, it has been an incredible experience for all of us to live during a time of such historic magnitude for our nation. For Rep. Martin, 9/11 ultimately meant that he was to leave his family for a tour in Afghanistan. That experience, as well as becoming a father and having a deep sense of purpose and commitment to humanity, led Rep. Martin to forge a path to public office. His website is www.griermartin.com.
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Mar 19

Ewan Pritchard: Engineer, Visionary and Triangle Resident

Posted March 19th, 2008 by Lara
Ewan Pritchard Photo
Society tends to view new and grand ideas with a healthy dose of skepticism. Ewan experienced this when he first started talking about running school buses on cleaner fuel. As you’ll hear, he doesn’t take kindly to the word “no” and now the buses are around the country. If you missed local coverage when the nation was first introduced to this new bus last year in Raleigh, not to worry, he’s now generating big buzz that you can catch in US News & World Report, The Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and, of course, right here. Ewan can be reached through www.advancedenergy.org.
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