August 11, 2025
Over the years, I’ve worked with a lot of people who’ve spent five, ten, even twenty years building a life with someone—sharing a home, raising children, combining finances—without ever getting legally married. And when those relationships end, they often come into my office shocked by what the law doesn’t do…
August 4, 2025
There are some conversations that stay with you long after the mics are turned off—and my interview with Coach Fred Foreman is one of them. Fred is the founder of One Blood Movement of Unity right here in Clayton, and while most folks know him as “Coach Fred,” there’s a…
July 28, 2025
I’ve known Kemp Treger for a long time. Back when I was just getting my law firm off the ground, he was keeping my old Honda Accord alive well past the 300,000-mile mark. We were both small business owners then—fighting the same fights, chasing the same dreams. So it was…
July 21, 2025
I’ve lived and worked in Johnston County for more than two decades, and I’ve seen a lot of change. But few things have impacted our community as dramatically — or as positively — as the presence of Novo Nordisk. In this episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I…
July 14, 2025
Every now and then on this podcast, I get the chance to sit down with someone who’s not just running a business, but really serving our community in a meaningful way. That’s exactly what happened when I spoke with Natasha Armstrong, founder of First Choice Home Care and Triangle IV…
July 9, 2025
In the inaugural episode of ‘The Best of Johnston County,’ Jonathan Breeden engages in a fascinating dialogue with Paul, a longtime county resident and part of HTR Commercial. They shed light on the extraordinary growth of Johnston County over the past 25 years, touching on several key areas: Remarkable changes…
July 9, 2025
Welcome to the first episode of The Best of Johnston County podcast. Co-host Richard Matthews kicks off the journey with a warm introduction to our special guest today – Jonathan Breeden. Jonathan, a family law attorney, offers an intriguing glimpse into his profession and the personal commitments that led him…
July 7, 2025
In this week’s special episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast, I sat down with our social media coordinator, Raena Burch, to answer one of the most complicated questions I get as a family law attorney: How does custody work when parents live in different states? I’ve been practicing…
June 30, 2025
One of my favorite parts of hosting The Best of Johnston County Podcast is learning about jobs I never even knew existed — and the people who are quietly making our community safer, smarter, and sometimes… a little less wild. In this week’s episode, I sat down with Robert Weaver,…
June 23, 2025
If you’ve lived in Johnston County for a while, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Stacy Beard — either reporting live from WRAL, leading communication efforts for the Town of Clayton, or now helping tell the story of one of the largest companies in the world: Novo Nordisk. In this…
June 16, 2025
I’ve bought and sold a lot of property over the years—and I’ve had mixed experiences with home inspectors. Some I’ve liked. Others… not so much. So when I met Randy Berry of Advanced Quality Inspections (AQI) here in Clayton, I knew I wanted to have him on the podcast. Randy…
June 9, 2025
Reflections on my conversation with Joy Callahan of Callahan Connections I’ve known Joy Callahan for a long time. We’ve worked together, served on boards together, and I’ve admired her dedication to Johnston County for years. But sitting down with her for this episode of The Best of Johnston County Podcast…
“Best of Johnston County" is a heartwarming, educational podcast that dives into the stories that make this community unique. Brought to you by the trusted legal experts of Breeden Law Office and hosted by Jonathan Breeden, this show creates a platform showcasing all aspects of life in Johnston County. It features insights from business owners, political figures, community members, and even engages with significant subjects in the realm of family law. Amid the daily hustle and bustle, sometimes, we just take a step back to appreciate what lies at the heart of Johnston County.