Mill Talk is a podcast about the people, stories, and connections that make Revolution Mill one of Greensboro's most inspiring communities. Hosted by Kathleen Prokesch, each episode introduces listeners to the entrepreneurs, artists, business owners, residents, and leaders helping shape the future of Revolution Mill.
Learn more about Revolution Mill at: https://revolutionmillgreensboro.com (https://revolutionmillgreensboro.com)
Mill Talk is proudly brought to you by The Health Insurance Shoppe.
The Art and Soul of Greensboro: Cassie Bustamante on Storytelling, Community, and O. Henry Magazine
The editor of O. Henry Magazine shares her unexpected path to the editor’s chair, the stories behind the magazine, and why Revolution Mill feels like the perfect home for the art and soul of Greensboro. What makes a local story worth telling, and why does a beautifully told story still matter in an increasingly digital world? In today's episode of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Cassie Bustamante, editor of O. Henry Magazine, whose offices are located right here at Revolution...
2 Sept 2026
Built on Relationships: Chuck and Martha Uhlir on The Health Insurance Shoppe and Revolution Mill
What does it look like to build a business where relationships matter more than transactions? In this week's episode of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Chuck and Martha Uhlir, founders of The Health Insurance Shoppe and the sponsors of Mill Talk, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, trust, community, and the business they have built together. Chuck and Martha founded The Health Insurance Shoppe in 2011 after years of experience in the insurance industry. Having worked a...
25 Aug 2026
Food, Faith, and Healing: Lou Chavis on Building Peace of Her by Lou at Revolution Mill
What happens when a personal journey toward healing becomes a calling to help others? In this week's episode of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Lou Chavis, founder of Peace of Her by Lou, a woman-owned, Black-owned juice bar and café located inside Revolution Mill. Lou shares the deeply personal story behind the business, including her own transformation beginning in 2015 when she gave up alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, and meat, began detoxing, and started learning how nutrition...
20 Aug 2026
Reconnecting in a Disconnected World: Elizabeth Irwin on Kinward, Spiritual Health, and Community
What happens when spiritual health and civic health begin to reconnect? In Episode 8 of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Elizabeth Irwin, Executive Director of Kinward Center, formerly known as Second Breath, whose offices are located at Revolution Mill. Founded in 1992 as the Servant Leadership School of Greensboro, the organization has spent more than three decades helping people explore meaning, purpose, relationships, and their role within the larger community. Today, Kinw...
13 Aug 2026
Building from the Ground Up: Mike Cooke on Entrepreneurship, Construction, and Growing with Greensboro
What does it take to leave an established career, start from scratch, and build a construction company of your own? In Episode 7 of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Mike Cook, founder of Cook Contracting, whose offices are located at Revolution Mill. Mike shares the unexpected path that took him from graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a political science degree to managing major construction projects—and eventually launching his own company. Mike discusses learning the const...
30 Jul 2026
Building Community One Cocktail at a Time: Amy Pagano of Grapes and Grains Tavern
What happens when an educator with a passion for people decides to open a neighborhood tavern? In this week's episode of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Amy Pagano, co-owner of Grapes and Grains Tavern, to explore the remarkable story behind one of Revolution Mill's most inviting destinations. Amy shares how a lifelong dream of business ownership led her from a successful career in education and healthcare administration to creating a modern speakeasy inside one of Greensboro...
23 Jul 2026
From Tank to Tap: Hannah Feder on Craft Beer, Community, and Incendiary Brewing Company
What transforms a brewery into a true community gathering place? In this week's of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch welcomes Hannah Feder, Assistant General Manager of Incendiary Brewing Company at Revolution Mill, for a conversation about craft beer, hospitality, and building meaningful relationships one pint at a time. Hannah shares how a passion for the restaurant industry led her into craft brewing, the mentors who encouraged her along the way, and why no two days in brewery management a...
15 Jul 2026
Beyond the Surface: Artist Scott Ballard on Creativity, Curiosity, and Finding Inspiration
What if every painting was actually a conversation? In Episode 6 of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch welcomes acclaimed North Carolina artist Scott Ballard, whose exhibition The Spiritus Series: Beyond the Surface is on display at Revolution Mill from July 15 through October 15. Scott's vibrant impressionistic landscapes and wildlife paintings invite viewers to look beyond what first meets the eye. In this thoughtful conversation, he explains why every work of art has its own voice, how pain...
10 Jul 2026
Investing in Greensboro: Susan Schwartz on the Cone Family Legacy and Building Strong Communities
How one family foundation continues to shape Greensboro through education, workforce development, and community investment. What does it mean to invest not just in buildings, but in people? In this week's Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch welcomes Susan Schwartz, Executive Director of the Cemala Foundation, for a conversation about philanthropy, community leadership, and the lasting legacy of the Cone family. Founded in 1986 by Martha and Caesar Cone II, the Cemala Foundation has spent decade...
20 Jun 2026
From Naples to Revolution Mill: The Cugino Forno Story with Adam Aksoy | Mill Talk
How does a former university instructor become the co-founder of one of North Carolina's most celebrated pizza brands? In this episode of Mill Talk, Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Adam Aksoy, co-founder of Cugino Forno, to explore the remarkable journey that began with three cousins, a trip to Naples, Italy, and a dream to bring authentic Neapolitan pizza to North Carolina. Adam shares how months of traveling across the Southeast ultimately led them to Revolution Mill—long before it became ...
20 Jun 2026
Brewing Community: The Greenlove Coffee Story with Mo & Autumn Musa | Mill Talk
Every great cup of coffee has a story. In this episode of Mill Talk, Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Mo and Autumn Musa, the husband-and-wife founders of Greenlove Coffee, to share the remarkable journey that transformed personal hardship into one of Revolution Mill's most beloved businesses. From launching a coffee trailer while raising four young children, to navigating layoffs, embracing faith, and ultimately finding a permanent home inside Revolution Mill, Mo and Autumn discuss the chall...
7 Jun 2026
35 Years at Revolution Mill: Evelyn Rice on Community, Leadership, and the Power of Human Potential
The longest-tenured tenant at Revolution Mill shares stories from three decades of transformation. What was Revolution Mill like before the restaurants, apartments, galleries, and bustling community spaces existed? In Episode 2 of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Evelyn Rice, founder and president of Rice & Associates and the longest-tenured business tenant at Revolution Mill. Having worked on campus for more than 35 years, Evelyn offers a unique perspective on the e...
4 Jun 2026
Building a Community: Nick Piornack on the Vision, Revival, and Future of Revolution Mill
How a historic textile mill became one of Greensboro's most vibrant destinations. What does it take to transform a shuttered textile mill into one of the most dynamic communities in North Carolina? In the inaugural episode of Mill Talk, host Kathleen Prokesch sits down with Nick Piornack, General Manager of Revolution Mill, to explore the remarkable story behind Greensboro's most ambitious historic redevelopment project. Nick shares how he joined the project more than a decade ago, the unconv...
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Spotify
5.0 / 5
1 ratings
Contact Mill Talk
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Mill Talk?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
