This is Raleigh Podcast

This is Raleigh Podcast is hosted by Caroline and Craig Makepeace, Aussie global travelers, who now call Raleigh, North Caroline home. After living in 5 countries, traveling to over 50, and, due to their travel blogging success, could choose to live anywhere in the world, they chose Raleigh as their permanent family home. Why Raleigh? This podcast dives deep into that why - sharing the vibrant spirit of this community and the stories of the people that make its heart and soul. Be prepared for stories, interviews with locals and business owners, ideas for discovering or re-discovering the magic of this city (think eat, play, stay), and ideas for getaways and vacations beyond the Beltline.

EP 60: Raleigh Real Estate 4th Quarter Update 11/05/2024

EP 59: Raleigh Real Estate Market Update (May 2024) 05/15/2024

EP 58: Influencer Marketing (14 years of Tips & Lessons) 04/17/2024

EP 57: Biltmore Estate & London (travel tips) 04/10/2024

EP 56: Jessica Holt from Visit Raleigh 04/02/2024

EP 55 - Spring Time in Raleigh 03/22/2024

EP 54: Pet-Friendly Raleigh 03/13/2024

EP 53: Spring Break Getaways from Raleigh 03/08/2024

EP 52: Raleigh Bucket List for 2024 02/27/2024

EP 51: The BEST Trails in Raleigh North Carolina 04/13/2023

EP 50: Brandon McCraney, Founder of Olde Raleigh Distillery 03/09/2023

EP 49: International Flights from Raleigh Durham Airport 02/14/2023

EP 48: Health and Wellness Companies we Use and Love in Raleigh 01/31/2023

EP 47: What's ahead for 2023? 01/20/2023

46: What's it like to live in Boylan Heights, Raleigh? 10/21/2022

EP 45: What to Do in Raleigh in the Fall 09/07/2022

EP 44: Getting to Know Raleigh (for first time visitors or relocators) 08/26/2022

43: 3 Great Theme Parks near Raleigh, NC 08/17/2022

EP 42: Well Centered Wellness with Dr. Allison Peters 08/12/2022

49: Raleigh Summer Bucket List 08/05/2022

: Cary Heise, founder of Designed For Joy 07/26/2022

39. Second quarter Raleigh wrap up 07/15/2022

38: Cool things to do in Durham, NC 07/15/2022

37: Best Beaches near Raleigh (less than 3 hour drive) 06/24/2022

36: Looking for Raleigh Real Estate Agents? We can help! 06/15/2022

35. Marcus Ginyard (former UNC Basketball Captain) 05/26/2022

35. Marcus Ginyard (former UNC Basketball Captain) Marcus Ginyard graduated from UNC in 2010 with all the basketball accolades you can imagine including NCAA champion, team captain, defensive player of the year, and All-ACC defense. After a 12-year career playing overseas in various countries - Poland, France, Ukraine to name a few - Marcus is back in the Triangle and starting his second career with . Tune in to find out what his time at UNC was like, playing professionally overseas, what's going on with his next chapter, and so much more! WHAT WE TALKED ABOUT: Meeting Marcus in 2008 at a UNC fans day Where he grew up and went to high school, when he started playing basketball Impact of his older brother as his assistant coach in high school When he knew he wanted to play at UNC, and how he got recruited Other schools he was interested in playing for Why he chose UNC and his thought process What it was like playing at UNC Coach Roy Willams’s influence on his game, and how he still supports him through life What Roy is like as a person away from the game College life away from the basketball court How he dealt with the pressure of being a student athlete plus studying, and the support system in place at UNC How they prepared for a game The transition from high school to college basketball Impact and influence and support of his parents in his success Listening to his intuition, and why he practices meditation Why it’s important to make your bed everyday (even in a hotel room) What it was like captaining the team (and the challenge of 2010 season) What he learnt about himself through his injuries Winning the defensive player of the year and all ACC defensive team The toughest player he had to guard in college The experience of playing in Europe Favorite country he lived in Europe Travel experiences in Europe Difference between Europe and USA basketball Dealing with the business side of basketball Difference between pro and college basketball The most transformative experience he had in his life How he disconnects and stays grounded His travel tip for getting from Raleigh to France What he is doing now in business and life His biggest challenge coming back to the USA What he loves about being back in the Triangle region What makes the Carolina family special Living with Danny Green on campus Our frat party experience Why Cameron Indoor is NOT the toughest place to play! The famous Danny Green dunk at Duke Where he was during this years epic Final 4 vs Duke Where he takes friends for breakfast, lunch and dinner in The Triangle What he thinks about Australia RESOURCES: /episode/index/show/thisisraleigh/id/23238290

34. Zack Johnson, Empire Agency and Girls Night Out 05/15/2022

33. Raleigh vs London 05/11/2022

32. Slice Pie Company's Kristen Mullins "The Pie Lady" 04/21/2022

31. Our 2022 Q1 Review 04/04/2022

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