Be Locally Loved

Laura Capes Terry

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Episodes 19

Avg. Duration 35m

Activity Highly Active

Since Feb 2026

Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Weekly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

85%

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About This Podcast

Hosted by Laura Capes Terry, Be Locally Loved spotlights beloved local businesses, community leaders, creative connectors who are building stronger communities through trust, connection, and serving others well. At its core, Be Locally Loved is about connection. In a world where rapid growth can make communities feel more disconnected, Be Locally Loved shines a spotlight on the businesses, organizations, individuals, and places creating trust, belonging, and real human connection at the local level. Through podcast conversations, social storytelling, and local features, Be Locally Loved explores what it means to become known, trusted, and deeply rooted within a community, not through hype or self-promotion, but through service, relationships, authenticity, and showing up consistently over time. You’ll hear inspiring stories, practical insights, and thoughtful conversations about: • Building businesses people know, love, and trust • Strengthening community through relationships • Helping communities grow without losing connection • Leadership, visibility, and authentic marketing • The hidden power of being locally loved Whether you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, community leader, creative connector, or someone who simply loves where they live, Be Locally Loved exists to celebrate the people and places making local life more connected, meaningful, and human. Because thriving communities don’t happen by accident. They happen when people choose to show up, serve well, build trust, and become locally loved. And we believe those stories deserve to be seen, shared, and celebrated.

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Recent Episodes

018-Behind the Message: How Georgetown Builds Trust, Connection, and Community Through Communication

Jun 09, 2026 47m

What does it take to help a rapidly growing city stay connected, informed, and welcoming? In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry sits down with Aly Van Dyke and Beth Wade from the…

017 - Building Belonging: How Alison Scovie and Jason Evers Helmlich Are Helping Communities Thrive Through Connection

Jun 01, 2026 1h 3m

What does it take to help someone feel at home in a new community? In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry sits down with Alison Scoby and Jason Evers Helmlich, publishers of Be Local…

016 - Building Community From the Inside Out with Cat Phelps of the Georgetown Family YMCA

May 25, 2026 51m Transcript

In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry sits down with Cathleen “Cat” Phelps, Executive Director of the Sport Clips Family YMCA in Georgetown, Texas, to explore what it truly means to…

015 - How Marketing Works (Part4 of 4) : Marketing is a System, Not a Campaign

May 18, 2026 11m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry and Trent Soles unpack one of the biggest reasons business owners feel frustrated with marketing: they’ve been taught to think…

014 - How Marketing Works (Part 3 of 4) — The Real ROI of Marketing and Why Most Businesses Measure It Wrong

May 11, 2026 25m Transcript

In this Creative Spark episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry and Trent Soles unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in business growth: marketing ROI. Instead of viewing ROI as a simple…

013 - How Marketing Works (Part 2 of 4): The Timeline of Marketing and Why People Quit Too Early

May 04, 2026 16m Transcript

In this episode, Laura Capes Terry and Trent Soles unpack one of the most common frustrations among business owners: “I tried that, and it didn’t work.” But what if the issue isn’t the marketing…

012 - How Marketing Works (Part 1 of 4): Why "More Leads" is the Wrong First Goal

Apr 26, 2026 21m Transcript

In this short “Creative Spark” episode, Laura Capes Terry and Trent Soles challenge one of the most common assumptions in business: that more leads equal more growth. Instead, they unpack why this…

011 - The Power of Moments: How to Elevate Customer Experience Inspired by Disney

Apr 19, 2026 40m Transcript

In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura and Trent explore the powerful idea that people don’t remember what you sell—they remember how you make them feel. Drawing inspiration from a recent Disney…

010 - Tori Clark - How Faith, Risk, and Surrender Shaped an Award-Winning Entrepreneur

Apr 13, 2026 1h 2m Transcript

Some seasons of leadership feel like standing in the rubble, wondering if what you’re building will ever stand again. In this episode, we sit with Tori Clark as she invites us into one of those…

009 - The Silent Threat to Every Beloved Local Brand

Apr 06, 2026 4m Transcript

Episode Summary We tend to celebrate growth. More people. More rooftops. More opportunity. But underneath that growth, something quieter—and far more dangerous—is happening. In this short but…

008 - How Marketing Works (Overview): Reframing ROI, Trust, and What Actually Drives Growth

Mar 30, 2026 23m Transcript

We’ve been sitting with so many conversations lately—business owners doing “all the things” and still feeling frustrated, stuck, or disappointed with their marketing. And if we’re honest, we’ve been…

007 - How to Use AI Without Losing Your Voice

Mar 23, 2026 40m Transcript

In this powerful and timely conversation, Laura and Trent unpack one of the biggest questions business owners and creatives are wrestling with right now: Is AI helping us—or replacing us? Instead of…

006 - Jeremy Roentz - Beyond ROI: How BeLocal Builds Trust, Visibility, and Long-Term Community Impact

Mar 19, 2026 57m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura sits down with longtime BeLocal leader Jeremy Roentz to answer one of the most common questions business owners ask: “What’s the…

005 - Theo Thurston - Faith, Fitness, and Community: Building a Place Where People Get Age Fit

Mar 09, 2026 51m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode, Laura and Trent sit down with Georgetown entrepreneur Theo Thurston, founder of Get Age Fit, a boutique personal training studio dedicated to helping adults ages…

004 - Shirly Ellison - Be Neighborly: Why Connection Is the Foundation of a Thriving Community

Mar 02, 2026 43m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry sits down with Shirly Ellison, Area Director for Be Local in the Boston region and recipient of the prestigious Big Dog Award.…

003 - Kim McAuliffe - Building a Downtown People Love: Leadership, Legacy, and Long-Term Vision

Feb 21, 2026 50m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura sits down with Kim McAuliffe, Downtown and Tourism Director for the City of Georgetown and leader of the award-winning Georgetown Main…

002 - Trent Soles - Proactively Welcoming New Movers: How BeLocal Helps Communities Thrive

Feb 21, 2026 32m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this episode of Be Locally Loved, host Laura Capes Terry sits down with co-host Trent Soles to unpack the inspiration and impact behind BeLocal — a platform designed to…

001 - What Makes a Town Feel Like Home?

Feb 21, 2026 3m Transcript

🌟 Episode Summary In this opening episode of Be Locally Loved, Laura Capes Terry asks a simple but powerful question: what makes a town feel like home—not just for longtime locals, but for the…

000 - Be Locally Loved Trailer: Creating Communities People Love

Feb 16, 2026 0m

Welcome to Be Locally Loved, the podcast that celebrates the people, places, and ideas that help communities thrive. In this trailer episode, host Laura Capes Terry shares the heartbeat behind the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Be Locally Loved have?

Be Locally Loved has published 19 episodes since February 2026, covering topics in Business, Education.

Is Be Locally Loved still active?

Be Locally Loved is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.