We had the good fortune of connecting with Bruce Guthrie and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Bruce, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Tragedy struck my family when my son died at the age of 29 from a fentanyl poisoning in March 2021. I feel as though there should be an awareness of what is happening in our country with so many deaths nationwide.

I am using my personal tragedy to bring that awareness.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a journalist, and writer. Writing is my chosen form of expression and has been so for more than 20 years. Being 53 now, writing wasn’t my first career choice, so I had to figure out how to make it happen for me which meant working more than one job most of my life to be able to learn the craft and excel.

I started out as a freelance sports reporter and have moved up to be in charge of three newsrooms in my career and the GM of two different newspapers simultaneously.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
We are going downtown. Georgia has so many cities with vibrant downtown scenes from Carrollton and Newnan, all the way to Atlanta and Macon. Museums, restaurants, sporting events are just the tip of the iceberg.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
There are so many people that inspire me every single day. I have a spiritual mentor, Rufus Dennis, who I have known for the last 23 years who has been around for me like a second father. In fact, in many ways he saved my life.

Also my wife, Dana Guthrie, who has been on this journey with me. She has been a pillar of strength for me especially since my son passed in 2021.

Website: https://bruceguthrie.wpenginepowered.com/

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Tucker Cole

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