#223- George Appling: A Journey into Work and Play | Renaissance Faire Owner Shares

This week, we have an amazing guest, George Appling. George is the owner of the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire in Texas, a vibrant and immersive festival that transports attendees back to the Renaissance era. In this episode, we dive into:The fascinating world of Renaissance Festivals and their growing popularity across the country.George’s journey in creating the Sherwood Forest Renaissance Faire and what it takes to run such an elaborate event.The logistics behind organizing a Renaissance Festival, from the costumes to the characters to the intricate details that bring the past to life.His perspective on the Texas Renaissance Festival, featured in the documentary Ren Faire, and how it inspired a deeper look into this unique culture.The inspiration and process behind George’s recently published book, which explores achieving your dreams and balancing passion with practicality.Practical advice on pursuing your passions: whether to follow them now, later, or balance them alongside financial stability.Don’t miss this engaging conversation with George as we explore the magic of Renaissance Festivals and the lessons he’s learned along the way. _____________________________________ George's Website: https://www.georgeappling.com/ Sherwood Forest Faire Website: https://www.sherwoodforestfaire.com/ _____________________________________ Link to all things Not in a Huff Podcast: https://linktr.ee/notinahuffpodcast Please follow/subscribe to the podcast to be the first to see new episodes when they come out each week. Be extra awesome and rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify! :)