Hardin Local Weekly – Episode 28 | December 2, 2025It’s the first snow day of the school year in Hardin County, and this episode is packed. We cover county-wide holiday events, local business news, a multi-dessert review of A Sweet Retreat Bakery, and a powerful long-form interview with Rachel Brantingham. At the end of the episode, we announce that Rachel is officially joining the Hardin Local team.Episode Timestamps00:00 – Intro and Snow Day Icebreaker06:19 – Hardin County Event Rundown (Dec 2–7)17:13 – Business Buzz with Nate Bryan25:50 – The Experienced Eater: A Sweet Retreat Bakery Review37:00 – Spotlight Interview: Rachel Brantingham1:11:30 – Announcement: Rachel Joins Hardin Local1:24:20 – Closing and CTAsBusinesses and Locations FeaturedA Sweet Retreat BakeryLaker on DixieBean CoveClub OneCrowne Pointe TheatreBrown-Pusey HouseCavern ClubHubHausImpellizzeri’sState TheaterGlendale City ParkFreeman Lake and moreEvents Highlighted (Dec 2–7, 2025)Light-Up Downtown Elizabethtown ParadeChristmas Village at Brown-Pusey HouseRadcliff Tree Lighting and Candy Land FestivalAuction for the Kids in Vine GroveJingle Bell Trot Fun RunLive Nativity in GlendaleBreakfast with Santa eventsHoliday Markets across the countyChristmas in the Country in GlendaleWhite Mills Parade and Bridge LightingChristmas in the Park at Freeman LakeSpecial Guest Segment: Rachel BrantinghamThis episode features an in-depth interview with Rachel Brantingham, covering:• Her family roots and the Brantingham legacy• Building The Brantingham Group real estate team• Working with her brother in Brantingham Builders• Motherhood, balance, and life lessons• Overcoming divorce and personal challenges• Leadership, drive, and her future vision• Advice for women pursuing big goalsMajor AnnouncementAt the end of the episode, we announce that Rachel Brantingham is joining Hardin Local as a collaborating team member and host starting next week.Connect with Hardin LocalVisit HardinLocal.com for all links and resources.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.