Chocolatier Shawn Askinosie knows a thing or two about feeding your soul. The work he does with Askinosie Chocolate does good work all over the world. Sharing his experience of finding work that feeds his soul, alongside his daughter Lawren Askinosie, the father-daughter duo wrote a book to help others find the same joy they share.
Dan Boever played professional baseball before becoming a golf trick shot artist. Today he entertains people and celebrities in shows across the world.
Dr. Shawn McCaffrey is a health and wellness expert who has consulted with celebrities and shared his expertise with Fortune 500 companies and Ivey league universities.
Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Randy Bacon has a passion for capturing the beauty of people through his camera lens. His photos of people can be seen in his latest gallery called “The Road We Call Home” in art museums in various locations across America.
The Petersens perform daily in Branson. Recently, their rendition of the Dolly Parton song Joline went viral. Promoting the family band and the Ozarks to a worldwide audience.
Branson resident Sarah Coday and her gluten-free muffins took silver in the coveted Best of Branson awards in 2020. Coday’s muffins and cupcakes are all-natural and no sugar added. She uses ingredients she learned growing up in Trinidad.
Ozarks Coca-Cola Bottling Company vice president and chairwoman Sally Hargis is making strides as one of the area’s top businesswomen. Learn about what drives her success. And how her family has been bottling Coca-Cola beverages for 100 years.
Blogger Kasey Shwartz of AllThingsMama.com has millions of readers every month trying her delicious recipes. But, how did it all begin? We find out on this edition of Cool Careers.
Joey “JP” Patrickus has been custom making boots for locals and even famous people all over the world. He’s one of the last custom bootmakers in the world.
Famed illusionist Reza has been wowing millions of people around the world with his unique tricks. Now he’s on the Branson stage where fans can get up close and personal with his dramatic illusions.
KY3 First Alert Weather meteorologist Brandon Beck has been delivering the weather every weekday morning for over a decade. So what it like forecasting the unpredictable Ozarks weather? The Place’s Michael Gibson asks him in this edition of 3 Questions.
In the midst of quarantine earlier this year, workout enthusiast Prima Tesh and her dad, former Entertainment Tonight co-host and Grammy-nominated musician John Tesh, had an idea. To get Americans moving by doing a daily Facebook Live on Tesh’s Facebook page. The videos went viral and inspired Prima to start The Prima Workout.
KY3 Ozarks Today anchor Maria Neider has been delivering the news each morning for over 15 years. The Place’s Michael Gibson caught up with the busy journalist and learned her most impactful story she’s covered while at KY3.
Shawn Askinosie is the owner of Askinosie Chocolate. Once a criminal defense attorney, Askinosie founded a chocolate company that helps people across the world.
Actress Dana Powell is known for her role as Pam on the hit television show Modern Family. As well as Hollywood blockbuster movies like Bridesmaids. The Springfieldian sat down with The Place’s Michael Gibson to talk about her journey from the Ozarks to stardom.
Legendary entertainer Tony Orlando started performing as a teenager and eventually became known as American’s favorite showman. He sits down one-on-one with The Place’s Michael Gibson to talk about the journey behind his extraordinary career.
Doug Pitt is known to many as the brother of Academy Award-winning actor Brad Pitt. But, people in the Ozarks know him as a dedicated philanthropist and successful businessman. The Place’s Michael Gibson sat down with Doug to discuss what fuels his compassion and drive to go good.
Legendary comedian Yakov Smirnoff returns to the Ozarks and the Branson stage for the 2020 season. His show called “Laughter Vaccine” runs through November. The Place’s Michael Gibson caught up with the comic to hear about his extraordinary life and career.
