Connect Raleigh is a podcast about the people and stories that make the Raleigh area a meaningful place to live and work. Hosted by Chuck Belden, each episode features thoughtful conversations with locals, newcomers, business owners, and community builders. The focus isn’t on hype or headlines, but on real experiences, connection, and what makes a place feel like home... whether you’re new to the area, have lived here for years, or are simply curious about Raleigh.
After a quiet pause, Connect Raleigh returns with a reflection on why these conversations still matter.
In this short standalone episode, host Chuck Belden shares why he stepped back, what brought him back, and why the stories of the people building their lives and work in Raleigh matter more than ever. It’s not about growth, headlines, or hype, it’s about people, perspective, and the feeling of belonging that keeps this community connected.
1 Feb 2024
44. Grant Smith
It's not what you know....it's who you know. The Connect Raleigh networking group gives professionals in Raleigh a way to network socially while expanding their professional sphere by focusing on building quality relationships. It's also a fantastic opportunity to highlight who you are, what you do and most importantly...why you do it!
Today I get to introduce you to one of our fantastic members Grant Smith, a sales and business development leader here in the area who is excited to meet new connections, build new relationships and explore new opportunities with great leaders and companies in the Triangle area.
If this is the first you're hearing of Connect Raleigh, this group is great for long time locals as well as those new to town and is not just for those looking to expand their professional networks. It's for EVERYBODY. We believe everybody, in every profession, can benefit from networking.
Meet ups will be a fun, social and informative networking experience often featuring guest speakers from varied aspects of downtown that will open all of our eyes to more possibilities in this great city of ours.
Please join us. We look forward to meeting you.
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1 Sept 2023
43. Jo Fender
Jolene (Jo) Fender is a French Canadian expat that chose to move to North Carolina after getting a taste of snow birding during her maternity leave. She homeschools her 3 kids and started her own secular homeschool co-op to serve over 30 families currently here in the Triangle. She splits her time as best as she can between homeschooling, managing the co-op, creating social media content and helping others build a community of homeschoolers around them. If she's not doing any of that, you may find her out running, playing soccer, listening to true crime podcasts or camping.
After the episode please connect with her to learn more about her experience living here in the Triangle or about her Homeschool Co-Op: @littlefenders on Instagram
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