People-Inspired Podcast

About People-Inspired Podcast

Connecting with people is like a vitamin B injected advanced Google search, except better. Inspiration fuels the creative process, and there is little that excites me more than interesting people who teach me something new (which is pretty much anyone I run into these days). Join me for this People-Inspired Podcast where I get to talk to inspiring people about what and who inspired them. We will fill the tank and crank that flywheel, proving that one person's story is often all you need to get things rolling. People ask about what sparked my debut novel, Back to Blue Holly, and the answer is easy. The book is place and PEOPLE-inspired. I relied heavily upon the stories I collected traveling Kentucky with artist Kelly Brewer, painting and interviewing people from all walks of life for our Common Wealth of Kentucky Project (2022). And equally influential were the good folks I am lucky to know (or heard about) in the North Georgia region. And as I write my next novel, I'm back to being nosy Beth, poking around, asking lots of questions, and mining the unsearchable, compelling gems I cannot find anywhere else than in the people I talk to. https://www.bethpride.com/

Publisher

Beth Pride

Category

arts · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Oct 2021

Latest episode

7 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Apr 2026

   Lexington the Horse with Author Kim Wickens

   It’s April in Kentucky, which means grass as green as a lime lollipop, blooming trees, and the opening of Keeneland’s Spring race meet, the perfect time to introduce my next People-Inspired Podcast guest, Kim Wickens. Kim Wickens is the award-winning author of Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse, a national, bestselling narrative nonfiction book that tells the remarkable story of the 19th-century Thoroughbred stallion whose bloodline shaped m...

2. 

   5 Feb 2026

   The Cody's Wish Story with Author Paul Halloran

   Author Paul Halloran discusses his book, *Cody's Wish: A Boy, A Racehorse, and a Fight for Life*, in an interview, sharing the inspiring story of a boy and a racehorse.

3. 

   28 Nov 2025

   "In Thine Eye" with Dr. Linton Hopkins and Chef Linton Hopkins

   Neurologist Dr. Linton Hopkins and Chef Linton Hopkins discuss their careers and shaping communities in Atlanta and beyond, highlighting the importance of empathy and lifelong learning in medicine and mentorship in this interview.

4. 

   24 Oct 2025

   Sarah Berry Distills it Down

   Sarah Berry, co-founder of Copperhill Brewery, shares her journey from teaching to co-owning a distillery, highlighting her transition into the spirits industry in an interview.

5. 

   2 Sept 2025

   Whaddaya got, Loran? Loran Smith, UGA Hall of Famer

   Host [Host Name] interviews Loran Smith, UGA Hall of Famer, about his lifelong dedication and impactful journey with Georgia athletics.

6. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Bill Mott, Horse Racing Hall of Fame

   Bill Mott, Hall of Fame Thoroughbred trainer, recounts his journey from South Dakota to the Racing Hall of Fame in an interview, highlighting his career training race horses.

7. 

   2 Jun 2025

   There's Power in the Pivot with Guest Trisha Addicks

   Trisha Addicks discusses her journey from sorority sister to creating a rush consulting business, offering insights into Greek life and empowering young women in an interview with the host.

8. 

   6 May 2025

   The Common Wealth of Mothers

   Our first connection is with our mothers. We all have one, and they all influence and inspire us in ways we may not recognize until something pops up, like an expression they used that we just said, a recipe we crave, or a moment of courage when we pull from the memory of her showing us how to find it. In this oral history montage pulled from the interviews with Kentuckians as they sat for artist Kelly Brewer while she painted their portraits for the Common Wealth of Kentucky Project, you wi...

9. 

   27 Feb 2025

   Isabel Yates

10. 

    12 Nov 2024

    Judge Pamela Goodwine

11. 

    17 Jul 2024

    Father Norman Fischer

    Abridged narrative from the CWKY Project book, published 2022: Norman attended Centre College, where he majored in Art and Psychology. Elected Chaplain of his fraternity, it was during this time at Centre that Norman heard the first whisper of God's calling. He began to explore. His parents had different expectations for him, not the priesthood. They wanted grandchildren. So for a year, he did not consult with them. Instead, he dialogued with art and statistics teachers, bounced ...

12. 

    24 May 2022

    CWKY Project Preface: Inspiration, Process, Takeaways

    Join artist Kelly Brewer, storyteller Beth Pride, and advocate Jill Johnson as they travel to Shaker Village where, in a simple living space on the second floor of a shop, they retreated to reflect on the inspiration, the process, and a few takeaways of this year-long passion project about the common wealth of Kentucky. Kelly starts the conversation with her story of inspiration, and Beth and Jill join in for a bounce around. Grab a glass of wine (or bourbon, of course), and help celebr...

13. 

    8 Nov 2021

    Lee Kiefer

14. 

    28 Oct 2021

    Cordell Anderson

Who has been a guest on People-Inspired Podcast

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• Paul Halloran
• Dr Linton Hopkins
• Chef Linton Hopkins
• Sarah Berry
• Loran Smith

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,182

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100

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Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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