This week on the LKN with Tay Pod, I’m joined by Melissa Clinton, owner and lead photographer behind Melissa Clinton Photography.

We talk all about building a photography business in the Lake Norman area, showing up online through TikTok + social media, and how consistency and visibility can completely shape a brand.

Melissa shares how social media is changing the way clients connect with photographers, how content can turn into real connection and business growth, what inspired her to start photography, her favorite LKN spot, and the biggest lesson she’s learned along the way.

Originally from upstate New York and now calling the Lake Norman area home, Melissa is known for her true-to-color photography style and capturing authentic moments that feel timeless, elevated, and real.

Such a good conversation on creativity, entrepreneurship, social media, and building a business rooted in connection.

This week on the LKN with Tay Pod, I’m joined by Emily Cowan, founder of The Blossomist.
We talk all about her journey into starting The Blossomist, how she’s creating connection through floral workshops + pop-up flower bars, and why experience-based businesses are becoming such a special part of the Lake Norman community.

Emily shares what inspired her to start, the biggest lesson she’s learned along the way, her favorite LKN spot, and how she creates events that leave people feeling connected, inspired, and grounded.

Emily is also the founder of Rooted Social Media, a social media management and content creation agency helping Lake Norman + Charlotte businesses grow through intentional strategy and authentic content.

Such a fun conversation about creativity, entrepreneurship, wellness, and building meaningful experiences for people.

This week on LKN w/ Tay, I’m sitting down with Jeannie + Rachel from Health Hax!

We talked about what it really looks like to take the leap into business, building confidence through fear, and creating experiences that keep people coming back. Plus, they answered my 3 favorite questions: why they started, their favorite LKN spot, and the biggest lesson they’ve learned along the way.

From wellness + recovery to community + connection, this episode is full of honest conversation and inspiration.