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.

This week on the Asheville Rise we’re joined by Rusty Edwards, Regional Executive at First Bank, for an impactful conversation on leading through adversity and how First Bank supported customers and communities during the hurricane.

First Bank is a relationship-driven community bank committed to helping local businesses and families weather challenges and move forward stronger. Rusty shares valuable insights on resilience, leadership, and preparedness during uncertain times.

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 First Bank visit https://localfirstbank.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 honored to feature Anne Smith, co-owner of College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving.

Anne joins us for a meaningful conversation about Hurricane Helene, sharing how their team responded during the storm, the challenges they faced, and how strong leadership and company culture guided decision-making in a time of crisis. From leading with empathy to mobilizing teams quickly, Anne offers insight into what it truly means to be a people-first leader while supporting community recovery.

This episode is a powerful reminder of resilience, leadership, and why we are truly Stronger Together.

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 College H.U.N.K.S. click HERE.

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