The Ridge Podcast

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Interviews from the Blue Ridge/Appalachian area.
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#101 – Dr. Carolyn Ward: Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, Forestry, Appalachia, Fundraising, Culture, Tourism
Sunday, 30 November, 2025

In this episode, Ethan interviews Dr. Carolyn Ward, CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. They discuss the history and founding of the Foundation, her role as its CEO, its role in supporting Parkway infrastructure and operations, and how the Blue Ridge Parkway brings tourism and supports surrounding areas. From there, they discuss Dr. Ward's education, her career in education, and her journey to becoming CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. Thank you again Dr. Ward for being on the podcast. Links mentioned: Website: https://brpfoundation.org/ Podcast Information: Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041