We’re sitting down with Kelly DeTample, co-owner of Recline & Unwind Social Spa, to talk about resilience in action. Kelly shares what it was like navigating their business through the hurricane, the tough decisions they had to make in real time, and how they found ways to keep operations going while supporting their team and community.

This conversation highlights the strength it takes to run a wellness-focused business during a crisis and the determination behind staying open when it matters most. Tune in for an honest look at leadership, adaptability, and perseverance right here in Asheville.

The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a brand new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever.

To learn more about Recline & Unwind Social Spa, visit https://www.rusocialspa.com.

Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TruPoint Bank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠828 Biz Marketing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week, we’re featuring Jay Cope, co-owner of Semper Fi Custom Remodeling, and the powerful story of resilience behind their evolution after Hurricane Helene.

Jay shared what Semper Fi Custom Remodeling endured as a business during the storm—and how rebuilding didn’t just mean recovery. It meant rethinking everything. Out of the challenges came innovation, leading them to create a separate business that allowed them to adapt, stay sustainable, and continue serving their community in a new way.

This is what Asheville Rise is all about: businesses facing adversity head-on and emerging stronger, smarter, and more resilient than before.

The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a brand new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive. Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever.

To learn more about Semper Fi Custom Remodeling, visit ⁠https://sfcustomremodeling.com.

Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TruPoint Bank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠828 Biz Marketing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This week, we’re joined by Jordan Doty, owner of Asheville Free Walking Tours, for a real and inspiring conversation about resilience in Asheville’s tourism industry. Jordan shares what her tourism-based business went through during the hurricane, how the disruption impacted visitors and operations, and the ways she pivoted to adapt and keep her business moving forward during an incredibly uncertain time.

It’s an honest look at what it takes to lead and innovate in the tourism industry during a crisis, and a powerful reminder of the strength and creativity within Asheville’s small business community.

The Asheville Rise - Stronger Together is a brand new podcast from the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, celebrating the people and places that make our community thrive.

Together, we rise - stronger, bolder, and more connected than ever. To learn more about Asheville Free Walking Tours visit https://www.avlfreewalkingtours.com.

Special thanks to our sponsors who help make this possible:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TruPoint Bank⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠828 Biz Marketing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DJ Molly Parti⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Carolina Furniture Concepts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.