The Creative Fuse Podcast is a weekly podcast that delves into the hearts and minds of some of our community’s most creative individuals. We discuss marketing, branding, and business development in creative fields.
Find your passion, find your strength,
and let’s light that creative fuse!

Bob Jenkins | Civil War Historian & Author
For this week’s episode, Sarah is joined in the studio by Bob Jenkins, a Dalton local, lawyer, and accomplished Civil War Historian.

Louis Varnell | War Historian and Owner of The History Company
Louis joins us in the Creative Fuse Podcast Studio this week to chat about his passion, the history of war. He owns and operates The History Company, a museum and store specializing in the Revolutionary War through today.

Francisco Palacios | Owner of La Voz
Grab a snack and settle in for this week’s episode with Francisco Palacios, owner of La Voz, a weekly Latino publication here in Dalton.

Lili Lopez | Owner of Birria Broz
Lili Lopez, owner of Birria Broz is in the studio with us this week talking about what exactly Birria is and how they got started with their popular Dalton restaurant.

Eric Blaylock
The Creative Fuse podcast is back this week with Eric Blaylock from Total Recognition in Downtown Dalton. We chat about how he came to own the business, community support during a pandemic and how communication can be your greatest asset.

Krista Long | Raspberry Row
The Creative Fuse studio welcomes Krista Long, owner of Dalton favorite, Raspberry Row.

Hannah Jones | IVolution
Listen in as we welcome Hannah Jones, owner of IVolution, to the studio. It’s an immersive experience this week as Hannah brings a Vitafusion IV for Sarah to try while recording.

Amanda Brown | Creative Arts Guild
With the 60th Anniversary of the Creative Arts Guild quickly approaching, we had Amanda Brown in the studio to chat about its history, future and the party this weekend! Have you gotten your ticket yet?

Carrie Smith | Highline Bake Shop
Our mouths are watering this week as we hear from Carrie Smith, owner of Highline Bake Shop, about her history, favorite treats, and new shop coming to Downtown Dalton. Consider this our official application for taste tester!

Michael Crosa
We’re stepping out of Dalton today and heading a short drive north to Chattanooga! If you’re a Dalton native and are thinking about a day trip or even a move, we suggest a listen to the podcast, My Part of Town Chattanooga. Podcast host, Michael Crosa, joins us in the studio to talk podcasting, Covid creativity, Chattanooga, and the evolution of an idea.

Sam Brown | Fiddlehead Garden Center
Spring has finally sprung! That means it’s time to repot those plants and ‘spruce’ up the garden and we’ve got the perfect person here to chat about your local garden center, Fiddleheads!

Eunice | In Flated
Eunice joins us to chat about starting a cool new business in Dalton! Born out of the pandemic and the creating birthday joy for her husband, Eunice has flourished in the balloon over the last two years.

Mountain Man | Of Duck Dynasty Fame
We have an extra special guest here in the h2b Creative Fuse Podcast Studio! Though not a Dalton native, this friend of the pod, radio host, author, spicy seasoning connoisseur, and Duck Dynasty fan favorite always stops by this town to say hi. Join us as we learn more about his new venture, our work with him, and his favorite part of his new found fame.

Chris Brown | Dalton Brewing
Sarah is joined in the podcast studio by Chris Brown, one of the owners of Dalton Brewing Company! He dives into how a favorite local watering hole came to be, leaning on the community to make it a reality and a little of what’s planned for their 5th anniversary, happening on February 25th!

Bobbi Jo Brooks
Local photographer, Bobbi Jo Brooks stops by the podcast studio today. She dives into how she ended up in Dalton and how she’s put roots down in this community. She has some big plans for this year and we’re excited to hear about them!

Dustin Coker | Owner of The Native Kitchen
We’re joined this weekend by Dustin Coker from the Native Kitchen. We really enjoyed hearing about how they got started in the business, how they operated during a pandemic and the variety of their menu. Be sure to check them out inside The Mill.

Chelsea DeWaters | Program Manager for CASA
She’s back! Chelsea DeWaters darkens our doorways again this week to discuss her amazing and hopeful work with the Murray/Whitfield Branch of CASA.

Rafael huerta | Outreach Director at the Latin American Association
Rafael Huerta spends some time with us in the podcast studio today to discuss his role with the Latin American Association here in Dalton.

Whitney & Brandon Cawood | Local Freelance Creatives and Documentarians
It is such a pleasure to be joined in the studio today by Whitney & Brandon Cawood! They are two local freelance creatives with their finger on the pulse here in Dalton.

Jessie Southerland & Amanda Brown | Creative Arts Guild
Returning guests Jessie Southerland and Amanda Brown join us this week to chat about the Creative Arts Guild and their yearly musical and ballet accomplishment, The Snow Queen!