The 2025 Recap: The Wins, the Hard Days, and What’s Coming in 2026 (with Joey Rogers)
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It’s officially the final episode of 2025 — recorded in real time on December 30th — and we’re closing out the year with a candid, no-filter conversation. Joey Rogers joins me to reflect on what was easily one of the hardest (and most growth-filled) years we’ve ever experienced as business owners. We’re talking about the tough lessons, the momentum we built in the second half of the year, and the big wins that kept us going — including Lynchburg’s one-year anniversary, launching the DCC apprenticeship partnership, and bringing the Krush Race to South Boston Speedway. Plus,...
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A New Year, A New Beginning: Prayer, Healing, and Hope in the Sinai Community
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In this deeply moving episode of the Hello, Hello Podcast, host Alyssa Rogers sits down with community leader, pastor, and entrepreneur Anthony Womack for an honest conversation about faith, redemption, and the power of community. Anthony shares his powerful journey growing up in the Sinai community—navigating violence, hardship, and life-altering choices—and how his faith transformed pain into purpose. From surviving trauma at a young age to earning his master’s degree, becoming a minister, and founding businesses rooted in service, Anthony’s story is a testament to resilience and...
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I Don’t Have It Together
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In this solo episode of the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa is keeping it real. December has flown by, the weather is wild, business is booming, and if she’s being honest—she doesn’t have it all together. Between record-breaking call volume, a hardworking team showing up every day, and the pressure of the holiday season, Alyssa reflects on what it really looks like when the year gets away from you. She shares a behind-the-scenes look at stepping back into the day-to-day at Rogers, being humbled by the work her team does, and remembering the early days when she prayed for the phone to ring....
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Robotics, Rural Roots, and Road to Worlds with Team 977 CometBots
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This week on the Hello Hello Podcast, Alyssa Rogers visits Main Street United Methodist Church in South Boston, Virginia to meet the CometBots — Halifax County’s own FIRST Robotics Team 977. In a lively, behind-the-scenes conversation, team members Jude, Helen, Preston, and Matthew break down what it really takes to build a competition robot, from design and programming to hands-on technical work and drive practice. You’ll hear how they find their roles, train new members, and stay bonded through the inevitable stress of build season. The CometBots walk us through what competition...
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Hospitality with Heart: The Story Behind The Bee, Holbrook, and The Laurel
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In this episode of the Hello, Hello Podcast, Alyssa Rogers is coming to you from the gorgeous Holbrook Hotel in Danville, Virginia — and yes, it’s the presidential suite. She’s joined by Madison Eades, the General Manager of Danville’s beloved boutique hotel collection: The Bee Hotel, The Holbrook, and the soon-to-open Laurel Hotel. Madison shares her journey from catching the “hospitality bug” as a high-school country club employee to earning her degree at Virginia Tech, opening a Hilton Curio property right after graduation, navigating the industry through COVID, and...
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Riley Rogers Returns: The Thanksgiving Tradition
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In this sweet, laugh-out-loud annual Thanksgiving tradition, Alyssa Rogers welcomes her favorite guest on the planet—Riley Rogers—back to the Hello Hello Podcast. With zero prep and maximum personality, Riley shares what she’s most excited about this holiday season (spoiler: it’s all about the butter… turkey butter, Christmas butter, and even lamb butter), who she’s thankful for, and what life has been like since summer. The two chat about Riley’s big year at school, her iconic Grinch-green Fun Dip tongue, and her starring roles in two upcoming plays—Christmas in Black and...
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From Summer Job to Family Legacy: Inside Rozier Termite & Pest Control
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In this episode of Hello Hello, Alyssa heads to South Hill, Virginia for the show’s very first South Hill business feature and sits down with Michael Wallace, co-owner of Rozier Termite & Pest Control. Michael shares how a teenage summer job turned into a lifelong career, and how he and his wife went from operating out of their home to opening a beautiful new office right in the heart of town. They talk about what it’s really like to grow a husband-and-wife business, when they decided to start “pushing” their growth, and their big vision to expand north toward Richmond. Michael...
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From the Front Desk to Treasurer: Shana Hetzell’s Inspiring Rise in Halifax County
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In this uplifting episode of The Hello Hello Podcast, host Alyssa Rogers sits down with Shana Hetzell, the newly appointed Treasurer of Halifax County, whose journey is making local headlines. Shana shares how she went from working at Wells Fargo to leading the Treasurer’s Office—balancing a full-time job, raising four children, and earning multiple degrees along the way. She opens up about her path of perseverance, what it takes to serve her community with transparency and heart, and the lessons she hopes to pass on to her kids and others chasing big goals later in life. From leadership...
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Leading with Heart: How Carole Hylton Turns Community into Connection
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In this inspiring episode of The Hello Hello Podcast, host Alyssa Rogers sits down with Carole Hylton, Regional Sales Manager for Lakes Media and a passionate advocate for local business and community. Carole shares her incredible journey of rediscovering purpose after personal hardship, revealing how a shift from self-focus to service changed everything—her career, her mindset, and her impact. From her work supporting six diverse radio stations to her tireless efforts promoting small businesses and volunteer causes across Southside Virginia, Carole’s story is a masterclass in leading with...
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The Story Behind Homeplace Vineyards
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In this episode of the Hello Hello Podcast, host Alyssa Rogers visits the breathtaking Homeplace Vineyards in Chatham, Virginia — a family-owned vineyard with deep roots and an inspiring story. Alyssa sits down with Mary Smith, one of the vineyard’s owners, to talk about how her family transformed their century-old tobacco farm into a thriving winery now celebrating 15 years of winemaking. From handcrafting a tasting room out of their great-great-grandfather’s tobacco barns to creating beloved blends like Old Green Tractor and Sweet Red Combine, Mary shares the heart, hard work, and...
info_outlineMerry Christmas, friends! In this special episode, Alyssa reflects on why it’s okay not to always feel excited about the holidays. She acknowledges those who have experienced loss this year, sharing her own personal journey through difficult times, both personally and as a business owner.
Stay tuned for a big announcement about exciting changes for the Rogers Podcast—you won’t want to miss it!
Wishing you peace and strength this holiday season.