On today's Season 10 finale of The Mountain Spirit Podcast, we are joined by Jennifer Stolo, CAP's new President and CEO. Previously leading major nonprofit organizations like Make-A-Wish America, Jennifer's most recent work was with Robert Craig Films, where she produced award-winning films with inspirational storytelling. Jennifer brings a unique blend of mission-driven leadership and creative vision. Tune in as she shares how her background is shaping the future of CAP and its impact across Appalachia. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!

Learn more about Jennifer.

Visit Rober Craig Films website.

Check out the award-winning film "No Address"

On today's episode of The Mountain Spirit, we welcome Jessica Miles. She is deeply rooted in Appalachia, where she was born and raised. Her work centers community storytelling and uplifts women's voices across the region. Jessica led the Appalachian Media Institute at Appalshop, and now hosts her own podcast, Mountain Laurels: Women of Appalachia. Join us as Jessica shares how reclaiming our narratives can build power, belonging, and connection.

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Visit her substack to read more.

On this week's episode of The Mountain Spirit, we're honored to welcome Warren Dupree, a Cherokee Tribal elder whose life and leadership are deeply rooted in Appalachian tribal land in Cherokee, North Carolina. A veteran whose service spans from Vietnam to Desert Storm, he now serves as Commander of the American Legion in Cherokee, continuing a lifetime of commitment to community, country, and culture in the heart of Southern Appalachia. Tune in for a powerful conversation you don't want to miss.

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Season 10 of The Mountain Spirit opens with journalist Buddy Forbes , whose work is rooted in making sure Appalachians can tell their own stories in their own words.
Join us for a premiere that uplifts the voices, experiences, and truths of the Appalachian mountains and the people who call them home.

Visit WYMT's website.

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We're closing out Season 9 of The Mountain Spirit podcast with a powerful story of transformation and faith through a new CAP initiative called Steppingstones. Join us as we sit down with Shana Miller, whose journey spotlights why second chances matter and what it means to witness lives transformed through service. Her story reminds us that unexpected turns can lead us exactly where we're meant to be. Tune in to hear how Shana is helping our neighbors in Appalachia find hope and stability.

Learn more about this program on the CAP website.

In this episode of The Mountain Spirit, we sit down with William Isom II, the driving force behind Black in Appalachia, a nonprofit dedicated to uncovering and celebrating the overlooked history of African Americans in the region. From preserving archives to amplifying local voices, William shares how these stories reshape our understanding of Appalachian culture. Tune in for a powerful conversation about heritage, identity, and the truth that binds communities together.

Visit the Black in Appalachia website.

Watch videos on Black in Appalachia's YouTube channel.

Watch films William has worked on through PBS.