Getting to Know Hendo
Getting to Know Hendo
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Our podcast shines a spotlight on small businesses, events, and opportunities in Hendersonville County, NC. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents, this area is full of warmth and charm. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this podcast is your guide to discovering local businesses and leaders who make the area so special. Each episode features interviews with passionate business owners, event organizers, and community leaders who are making a real impact. We explore their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they've learned, offering inspiration and practical advice for entrepreneurs and community members alike. Tune in to uncover hidden gems, learn about upcoming events, and connect with the vibrant culture of Hendersonville and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and the genuinely kind people who make these communities thrive!
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Highlights local businesses, cultural events, and community stories with episodes showcasing entrepreneurial journeys, event highlights, and profiles of impactful community members, such as discussing Bryan Byrd's approach to film and community engagement with Flat Rock Cinema.
Our podcast shines a spotlight on small businesses, events, and opportunities in Hendersonville County, NC. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and friendly residents, this area is full of warmth and charm. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this podcast is your guide to discovering local businesses and leaders who make the area so special. Each episode features interviews with passionate business owners, event organizers, and community leaders who are making a real impact. We explore their challenges, triumphs, and the lessons they’ve learned, offering inspiration and practical advice for entrepreneurs and community members alike. Tune in to uncover hidden gems, learn about upcoming events, and connect with the vibrant culture of Hendersonville and beyond. Join us as we celebrate the creativity, resilience, and the genuinely kind people who make these communities thrive!
In this heartwarming episode of Getting to Know Hendo, we chat with Tabatha Hamlin, a familiar and trusted face in Henderson County. As the owner of WNC Insurance, a State Farm agency in Fletcher, Tabatha brings more than just insurance expertise—she brings heart, humor, and a deep commitment to the people she serves.
We dive into her journey from growing up in Western North Carolina to launching her own agency, how she’s built a bilingual and welcoming office, and the values that drive her to serve her community beyond the desk—from Habitat for Humanity to fitness challenges and raising rescue pets. Tabatha opens up about her life journey, an episode you do not want to miss!
About Tabatha Hamlin:
With nearly 30 years in the insurance industry and a B.B.A. from East Tennessee State University, Tabatha founded WNC Insurance in 2011. She's a proud wife, mom, and pet lover, passionate about educating her clients and helping them protect what matters most. Her down-to-earth, approachable style makes insurance less intimidating and more empowering.
Connect with Tabatha Hamlin – WNC Insurance
Website:www.wncinsurance.org
Phone: (828) 676-2200
Email: [email protected]
Office Address:
WNC Insurance / State Farm – Tabatha Hamlin
3710 Hendersonville Rd, Ste 100
Fletcher, NC 28732
Facebook:@TabathaHamlinStateFarm
Languages Spoken: English & Spanish
🎶 Music Feature: The Pisgah Jazztet
Today’s episode features music by The Pisgah Jazztet, a local jazz group bringing timeless standards and smooth instrumentals to Henderson County and beyond. Formed in 2022, the quintet features vocals, sax/clarinet, piano, bass, and drums—and blends their talents in everything from swing to bossa nova. We’re thrilled to share snippets of their rendition of “Song for My Father” at the open and close of this episode.
Contact The Pisgah Jazztet:
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Based in Henderson County, NC
Thanks for listening to Getting to Know Hendo, where we celebrate the stories and people that make our community shine.
Eric Congdon is a multi-instrument musician in WNC. He plays in a variety of bands including LAZRLUVR, CONGDON GRIFFIN BAND, AUTUMNWUD.
Eric is a remarkably versatile musician whose talents extend far beyond the traditional boundaries of a singer-songwriter. As a multifaceted artist, he not only excels as a performer but also as a collaborator, producer, and expert guitarist, demonstrating a rare ability to weave together various musical styles and genres into a cohesive an
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