Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor

About Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor

Kentucky's Wandering Realtor is your guide to the neighborhoods that make the Bluegrass State feel like home. Hosted by a Louisville native with a passion for real estate and storytelling, this podcast explores the people, businesses, and history that give Kentucky communities their unique charm. From bustling local hotspots to hidden gems, each episode dives into the stories of neighbors, entrepreneurs, and traditions that make every corner special. Whether you're a local, newcomer, or just curious, join us as we wander through the places and faces that make Kentucky unforgettable.

Publisher

Stephon Lewis

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Dec 2024

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   More Than the Bottle with James Penny | Family, Ambition & Legacy

   More Than the Bottle: James Penny, Co-Founder of 2 Cents Inc. (The IX Bourbon and Audacitea), opens up about family, ambition, and legacy, and about building opportunities for Black spirits producers in Louisville, Kentucky. What does it mean to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor, we sit down with James Penny, Co-Founder and Vice President of the Louisville-based spirits company behind The IX Bourbon and the award-winning Audacitea, to explore the man behind the business. From growing up watching Star Trek in the 1980s to the lasting influence of his grandmother, James reflects on the people and ideas that shaped his view of leadership and what’s possible. We also talk about his partnership with his wife, Brittany Penny, CEO of 2 Cents Inc., and what it means to support a strong woman leader while navigating marriage, fatherhood, and entrepreneurship. James’s vision reaches well beyond his own success. He wants to see Black spirits producers compete on a global stage, and he’s committed to STEM education, empowering women leaders, and creating opportunities through culinary arts. For him, it’s about investing in the next generation. In this episode: The childhood influences that shaped James Penny How Star Trek sparked his imagination His grandmother’s lasting impact Marriage, leadership, and building alongside Brittany Penny The realities of entrepreneurship beyond the awards Creating global opportunities for Black spirits producers Investing in STEM education, women leaders, and culinary arts Louisville culture and the next generation Fatherhood, ambition, and leaving a legacy Sometimes the most important part of someone’s story isn’t what they’ve accomplished. It’s who they’ve become along the way. Subscribe to Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor for conversations that go beyond the titles and businesses to the people behind the stories. Follow along on Instagram: @kentuckys_wandering_realtor @arc_ember_media #JamesPenny #MoreThanTheBottle #KentuckysWanderingRealtor #TheIXBourbon #LouisvilleKentucky #BlackEntrepreneurs #BourbonIndustry #Entrepreneurship #Leadership

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   From Law To Louisville with Nicole Fitzpatrick

   Nicole Fitzpatrick of Louisville Tourism went from planning a career in law to shaping how the world sees Louisville. How did that happen? In this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, Nicole Fitzpatrick shares how she ended up at Louisville Tourism, what nearly two decades of representing the city have taught her, and how the "Louisville experience" has changed over time. We talk about: The Louisville stories that still need to be told louder Why communities should be genuinely valued, not included just for appearances The growth of bourbon tourism and hospitality The people behind the experiences visitors remember What motivates Nicole, who made her feel seen, and the legacy she hopes her work leaves This is also the first podcast ever recorded inside Louisville Tourism's brand-new content room. This is more than a conversation about tourism. It's about an unexpected career path, a changing city, and the woman who has spent years helping tell Louisville's story. Listen on your favorite platform Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kentuckys-wandering-realtor/id1787075470 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kentuckys-wandering-realtor/id1787075470) Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wk1w0xMdHl0oKIvC4sYFE (https://open.spotify.com/show/0wk1w0xMdHl0oKIvC4sYFE) Subscribe for more conversations with the people shaping Louisville and Kentucky. #NicoleFitzpatrick #LouisvilleTourism #LouisvilleKY #KentuckysWanderingRealtor #LouisvillePodcast #KentuckyPodcast #BourbonTourism #Hospitality

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Built His Own Way with Troy King

   Troy King went from police officer to hot dog cart owner to challenging Louisville Metro in court over food truck regulations, then to working alongside the city to help other Louisville food truck operators. On this episode of Kentucky's Wandering Realtor, the founder of Velvet Couch Hospitality Group and leader of the Louisville Food Truck Association shares how betting on himself, and knowing when to pivot, shaped his career. Troy has been a police officer, a food truck builder, and a restaurateur. His career has never followed a straight line. In this conversation, Troy talks about: The early experiences that shaped his work ethic How his wife Selena helped turn ideas into sustainable businesses Why food trucks open doors for people without a traditional path into entrepreneurship Challenging Louisville Metro over food truck regulations, and how that fight became a partnership with local government Why he closed Six Forks Burger Company even after building a loyal following How fatherhood changed his definition of success What he has learned from business ideas that had to evolve Why creating opportunities for the next entrepreneur is central to his work This conversation is about much more than food. It's about independence, family, risk, adaptation, access, and building something that can outlive you. Before he leaves, Troy becomes the first guest to "Pass the Key," shining a light on another Louisville or Kentucky story that deserves more attention. Subscribe to Kentucky's Wandering Realtor for more conversations with the people, businesses, and stories that make Kentucky worth wandering. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wk1w0xMdHl0oKIvC4sYFE (https://open.spotify.com/show/0wk1w0xMdHl0oKIvC4sYFE) Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kentuckys-wandering-realtor/id1787075470 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kentuckys-wandering-realtor/id1787075470) #TroyKing #KentuckysWanderingRealtor #LouisvilleFoodTrucks #LouisvilleKY #Entrepreneurship #VelvetCouchHospitality #KentuckyBusiness #SmallBusiness #FoodTruckBusiness

Who has been a guest on Kentucky’s Wandering Realtor

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Erica Durrett
• Craig Wood
• Niki Powell

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 32 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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