Thinking about moving to Des Moines, Iowa? In this episode of the Let’s Move to Iowa Podcast, host Mark Erickson talks with Cody Voga of Century 21 Signature Real Estate about what newcomers should know before relocating to Central Iowa.

Cody shares insights into the Des Moines housing market and popular metro communities including Ankeny, Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Altoona and Pleasant Hill. He discusses housing options, new construction, commuting, jobs and how families can determine which community best fits their lifestyle and budget.

Having relocated to Iowa himself, Cody also offers practical advice for long-distance homebuyers, including virtual home tours and why buyers shouldn't rely solely on online listings when choosing a home from another state.

Discover why Des Moines continues to attract people looking for career opportunities, manageable commutes, growing communities and a high quality of life.

Guest: Cody Voga, Century 21 Signature Real Estate
Phone:515-720-1714

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Thinking about moving to Des Moines, Iowa? In this episode of the Let&rsquo;s Move to Iowa Podcast, host Mark Erickson talks with Cody Voga of Century 21 Signature Real Estate about what newcomers should know before relocating to Central Iowa.
Cody shares insights into the Des Moines housing market and popular metro communities including Ankeny, Waukee, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Clive, Altoona and Pleasant Hill. He discusses housing options, new construction, commuting, jobs and how families can determine which community best fits their lifestyle and budget.
Having relocated to Iowa himself, Cody also offers practical advice for long-distance homebuyers, including virtual home tours and why buyers shouldn't rely solely on online listings when choosing a home from another state.
Discover why Des Moines continues to attract people looking for career opportunities, manageable commutes, growing communities and a high quality of life.
Guest: Cody Voga, Century 21 Signature Real Estate Phone: <a href="tel:515-720-1714">515-720-1714</a>
Listen to the Let&rsquo;s Move to Iowa Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

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Thinking about moving to Iowa? The Let’s Move to Iowa Podcast connects you with the people, places, businesses, communities, and opportunities shaping life across the Hawkeye State.

Created for individuals, families, professionals, retirees, entrepreneurs, and business leaders considering a move to Iowa, the podcast delivers insightful conversations and practical information designed to help you make more informed relocation decisions.

Each episode features conversations with Iowa business owners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, real estate experts, and local voices who provide firsthand perspectives on what it means to live, work, invest, start a business, retire, and thrive in Iowa.

From Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, Ames, Waterloo, and Council Bluffs to Iowa’s growing suburbs, rural communities, and small towns, we explore the places and opportunities newcomers want to know about before making their move.

Topics include Iowa real estate, housing, jobs and careers, cost of living, economic development, education, entrepreneurship, retirement, lifestyle, local communities, and business growth—giving listeners a deeper understanding of what living in Iowa can offer.

As part of Let’s Move to Iowa News, the podcast goes beyond the headlines to introduce listeners to the people, businesses, communities, and organizations helping shape Iowa’s future.

Whether you’re researching the best places to live in Iowa, planning your relocation, starting the next chapter of your career, considering retirement, relocating a business, or searching for the right Iowa community to call home, the Let’s Move to Iowa Podcast helps you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and major podcast platforms.

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Thinking about moving to Iowa? The Let&rsquo;s Move to Iowa Podcast connects you with the people, places, businesses, communities, and opportunities shaping life across the Hawkeye State.
Created for individuals, families, professionals, retirees, entrepreneurs, and business leaders considering a move to Iowa, the podcast delivers insightful conversations and practical information designed to help you make more informed relocation decisions.
Each episode features conversations with Iowa business owners, community leaders, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, real estate experts, and local voices who provide firsthand perspectives on what it means to live, work, invest, start a business, retire, and thrive in Iowa.
From Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Davenport, Sioux City, Ames, Waterloo, and Council Bluffs to Iowa&rsquo;s growing suburbs, rural communities, and small towns, we explore the places and opportunities newcomers want to know about before making their move.
Topics include Iowa real estate, housing, jobs and careers, cost of living, economic development, education, entrepreneurship, retirement, lifestyle, local communities, and business growth&mdash;giving listeners a deeper understanding of what living in Iowa can offer.
As part of Let&rsquo;s Move to Iowa News, the podcast goes beyond the headlines to introduce listeners to the people, businesses, communities, and organizations helping shape Iowa&rsquo;s future.
Whether you&rsquo;re researching the best places to live in Iowa, planning your relocation, starting the next chapter of your career, considering retirement, relocating a business, or searching for the right Iowa community to call home, the Let&rsquo;s Move to Iowa Podcast helps you move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and major podcast platforms.
Let&rsquo;s Move to Iowa &mdash; Move. Live. Work. Thrive.
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Thinking about moving to Georgia? Finding the right home, community, job and schools may be at the top of your relocation checklist—but understanding how you’ll access healthcare once you arrive in the Peach State should be part of the plan, too.

In this episode of Let’s Move to Georgia, host Mark Erickson sits down with Dr. Marie Ramas, America’s Family Physician, to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of relocating to Georgia: planning your medical move.

Dr. Ramas explains why healthcare planning should begin before you relocate. From understanding how your health insurance will work in your new community and finding a Georgia primary care provider to transferring prescriptions, medical records and immunization information, being proactive can make the transition significantly easier.

For families moving to Georgia, Dr. Ramas discusses establishing care for children, securing immunization records and coordinating services for children with specialized medical, developmental or educational needs. For adults managing chronic health conditions, she explains how to prepare for the transition between physicians and rebuild a network of specialists.

And for retirees considering Georgia, healthcare can be an especially important factor when deciding where to live. Dr. Ramas discusses Medicare, access to specialists, prescription management, advance directives and the importance of understanding your healthcare needs before choosing your next community.

The conversation also explores a question particularly relevant to people deciding where to live in Georgia: how can healthcare access differ between a major metropolitan area and a smaller or more rural community? Dr. Ramas discusses urban and rural healthcare, telehealth and virtual services, and why access to the right providers should be considered alongside housing costs, commute times, amenities and quality of life.

Once you arrive in Georgia, how do you know whether you’ve found the right doctor? Dr. Ramas shares three things to evaluate: your rapport with the clinician, the quality and accessibility of the practice’s support staff, and whether you feel heard and empowered as a patient. She also identifies potential red flags that could indicate a provider or practice isn’t the right fit.

The episode goes beyond doctors and insurance to examine the emotional side of relocation. Starting over in a new state can affect sleep, stress levels, social connections and overall well-being. Dr. Ramas explains what can be part of a normal adjustment period, warning signs to watch for and why building connections in your new Georgia community can be an important part of your health and wellness.

In this episode:

• What to research about healthcare before moving to Georgia
• Finding a new primary care physician
• Understanding insurance coverage after an interstate move
• Transferring prescriptions and medical records
• Healthcare planning for families moving with children
• Preparing for chronic and specialized medical care
• Medicare considerations for retirees relocating to Georgia
• Urban versus rural healthcare access
• Telehealth and virtual healthcare services
• Advance directives and medical powers of attorney
• How to determine whether a new doctor is right for you
• Managing stress and anxiety after relocation

Dr. Ramas’s central message for anyone planning a move is straightforward: prevention is the most important intervention. Know what healthcare services you need, research your options and start assembling your new healthcare network before moving day.

If you’re moving to Atlanta, relocating to one of Georgia’s growing suburbs, considering a smaller Georgia community or planning to retire in the Peach State, this episode will help you add an essential component to your relocation strategy: a plan for your health.

About Dr. Marie Ramas

Dr. Marie Ramas is a family physician with more than two decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, healthcare policy and health insurance. Through Certainly. I’ve updated the podcast branding throughout.

Thinking about moving to Georgia? Finding the right home, community, job and schools may be at the top of your relocation checklist—but understanding how you’ll access healthcare once you arrive in the Peach State should be part of the plan, too.

In this episode of Let’s Move to Georgia, host Mark Erickson sits down with Dr. Marie Ramas, America’s Family Physician, to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of relocating to Georgia: planning your medical move.

Dr. Ramas explains why healthcare planning should begin before you relocate. From understanding how your health insurance will work in your new community and finding a Georgia primary care provider to transferring prescriptions, medical records and immunization information, being proactive can make the transition significantly easier.

For families moving to Georgia, Dr. Ramas discusses establishing care for children, securing immunization records and coordinating services for children with specialized medical, developmental or educational needs. For adults managing chronic health conditions, she explains how to prepare for the transition between physicians and rebuild a network of specialists.

And for retirees considering Georgia, healthcare can be an especially important factor when deciding where to live. Dr. Ramas discusses Medicare, access to specialists, prescription management, advance directives and the importance of understanding your healthcare needs before choosing your next community.

The conversation also explores a question particularly relevant to people deciding where to live in Georgia: how can healthcare access differ between a major metropolitan area and a smaller or more rural community? Dr. Ramas discusses urban and rural healthcare, telehealth and virtual services, and why access to the right providers should be considered alongside housing costs, commute times, amenities and quality of life.

Once you arrive in Georgia, how do you know whether you’ve found the right doctor? Dr. Ramas shares three things to evaluate: your rapport with the clinician, the quality and accessibility of the practice’s support staff, and whether you feel heard and empowered as a patient. She also identifies potential red flags that could indicate a provider or practice isn’t the right fit.

The episode goes beyond doctors and insurance to examine the emotional side of relocation. Starting over in a new state can affect sleep, stress levels, social connections and overall well-being. Dr. Ramas explains what can be part of a normal adjustment period, warning signs to watch for and why building connections in your new Georgia community can be an important part of your health and wellness.

In this episode:

• What to research about healthcare before moving to Georgia
• Finding a new primary care physician
• Understanding insurance coverage after an interstate move
• Transferring prescriptions and medical records
• Healthcare planning for families moving with children
• Preparing for chronic and specialized medical care
• Medicare considerations for retirees relocating to Georgia
• Urban versus rural healthcare access
• Telehealth and virtual healthcare services
• Advance directives and medical powers of attorney
• How to determine whether a new doctor is right for you
• Managing stress and anxiety after relocation

Dr. Ramas’s central message for anyone planning a move is straightforward: prevention is the most important intervention. Know what healthcare services you need, research your options and start assembling your new healthcare network before moving day.

If you’re moving to Atlanta, relocating to one of Georgia’s growing suburbs, considering a smaller Georgia community or planning to retire in the Peach State, this episode will help you add an essential component to your relocation strategy: a plan for your health.

Thinking about moving to Georgia? Finding the right home, community, job and schools may be at the top of your relocation checklist&mdash;but understanding how you&rsquo;ll access healthcare once you arrive in the Peach State should be part of the plan, too.
In this episode of Let&rsquo;s Move to Georgia, host Mark Erickson sits down with Dr. Marie Ramas, America&rsquo;s Family Physician, to discuss one of the most important&mdash;and often overlooked&mdash;parts of relocating to Georgia: planning your medical move.
Dr. Ramas explains why healthcare planning should begin before you relocate. From understanding how your health insurance will work in your new community and finding a Georgia primary care provider to transferring prescriptions, medical records and immunization information, being proactive can make the transition significantly easier.
For families moving to Georgia, Dr. Ramas discusses establishing care for children, securing immunization records and coordinating services for children with specialized medical, developmental or educational needs. For adults managing chronic health conditions, she explains how to prepare for the transition between physicians and rebuild a network of specialists.
And for retirees considering Georgia, healthcare can be an especially important factor when deciding where to live. Dr. Ramas discusses Medicare, access to specialists, prescription management, advance directives and the importance of understanding your healthcare needs before choosing your next community.
The conversation also explores a question particularly relevant to people deciding where to live in Georgia: how can healthcare access differ between a major metropolitan area and a smaller or more rural community? Dr. Ramas discusses urban and rural healthcare, telehealth and virtual services, and why access to the right providers should be considered alongside housing costs, commute times, amenities and quality of life.
Once you arrive in Georgia, how do you know whether you&rsquo;ve found the right doctor? Dr. Ramas shares three things to evaluate: your rapport with the clinician, the quality and accessibility of the practice&rsquo;s support staff, and whether you feel heard and empowered as a patient. She also identifies potential red flags that could indicate a provider or practice isn&rsquo;t the right fit.
The episode goes beyond doctors and insurance to examine the emotional side of relocation. Starting over in a new state can affect sleep, stress levels, social connections and overall well-being. Dr. Ramas explains what can be part of a normal adjustment period, warning signs to watch for and why building connections in your new Georgia community can be an important part of your health and wellness.
In this episode:
&bull; What to research about healthcare before moving to Georgia &bull; Finding a new primary care physician &bull; Understanding insurance coverage after an interstate move &bull; Transferring prescriptions and medical records &bull; Healthcare planning for families moving with children &bull; Preparing for chronic and specialized medical care &bull; Medicare considerations for retirees relocating to Georgia &bull; Urban versus rural healthcare access &bull; Telehealth and virtual healthcare services &bull; Advance directives and medical powers of attorney &bull; How to determine whether a new doctor is right for you &bull; Managing stress and anxiety after relocation
Dr. Ramas&rsquo;s central message for anyone planning a move is straightforward: prevention is the most important intervention. Know what healthcare services you need, research your options and start assembling your new healthcare network before moving day.
If you&rsquo;re moving to Atlanta, relocating to one of Georgia&rsquo;s growing suburbs, considering a smaller Georgia community or planning to retire in the Peach State, this episode will help you add an essential component to your relocation strategy: a plan for your health.
About Dr. Marie Ramas
Dr. Marie Ramas is a family physician with more than two decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, healthcare policy and health insurance. Through Certainly. I&rsquo;ve updated the podcast branding throughout.
Thinking about moving to Georgia? Finding the right home, community, job and schools may be at the top of your relocation checklist&mdash;but understanding how you&rsquo;ll access healthcare once you arrive in the Peach State should be part of the plan, too.
In this episode of Let&rsquo;s Move to Georgia, host Mark Erickson sits down with Dr. Marie Ramas, America&rsquo;s Family Physician, to discuss one of the most important&mdash;and often overlooked&mdash;parts of relocating to Georgia: planning your medical move.
Dr. Ramas explains why healthcare planning should begin before you relocate. From understanding how your health insurance will work in your new community and finding a Georgia primary care provider to transferring prescriptions, medical records and immunization information, being proactive can make the transition significantly easier.
For families moving to Georgia, Dr. Ramas discusses establishing care for children, securing immunization records and coordinating services for children with specialized medical, developmental or educational needs. For adults managing chronic health conditions, she explains how to prepare for the transition between physicians and rebuild a network of specialists.
And for retirees considering Georgia, healthcare can be an especially important factor when deciding where to live. Dr. Ramas discusses Medicare, access to specialists, prescription management, advance directives and the importance of understanding your healthcare needs before choosing your next community.
The conversation also explores a question particularly relevant to people deciding where to live in Georgia: how can healthcare access differ between a major metropolitan area and a smaller or more rural community? Dr. Ramas discusses urban and rural healthcare, telehealth and virtual services, and why access to the right providers should be considered alongside housing costs, commute times, amenities and quality of life.
Once you arrive in Georgia, how do you know whether you&rsquo;ve found the right doctor? Dr. Ramas shares three things to evaluate: your rapport with the clinician, the quality and accessibility of the practice&rsquo;s support staff, and whether you feel heard and empowered as a patient. She also identifies potential red flags that could indicate a provider or practice isn&rsquo;t the right fit.
The episode goes beyond doctors and insurance to examine the emotional side of relocation. Starting over in a new state can affect sleep, stress levels, social connections and overall well-being. Dr. Ramas explains what can be part of a normal adjustment period, warning signs to watch for and why building connections in your new Georgia community can be an important part of your health and wellness.
In this episode:
&bull; What to research about healthcare before moving to Georgia &bull; Finding a new primary care physician &bull; Understanding insurance coverage after an interstate move &bull; Transferring prescriptions and medical records &bull; Healthcare planning for families moving with children &bull; Preparing for chronic and specialized medical care &bull; Medicare considerations for retirees relocating to Georgia &bull; Urban versus rural healthcare access &bull; Telehealth and virtual healthcare services &bull; Advance directives and medical powers of attorney &bull; How to determine whether a new doctor is right for you &bull; Managing stress and anxiety after relocation
Dr. Ramas&rsquo;s central message for anyone planning a move is straightforward: prevention is the most important intervention. Know what healthcare services you need, research your options and start assembling your new healthcare network before moving day.
If you&rsquo;re moving to Atlanta, relocating to one of Georgia&rsquo;s growing suburbs, considering a smaller Georgia community or planning to retire in the Peach State, this episode will help you add an essential component to your relocation strategy: a plan for your health.

Consider Total Health and Wellness : Dr. Marie Ramas America’s Family Physician’s Guide to Planning Your Medical Move

Artificial intelligence is disrupting filmmaking—but could it also create an entirely new generation of opportunities for filmmakers, content creators, studios and investors in Georgia?

In this episode of the Let’s Move to Georgia Podcast, Lisa Carter sits down with Mark Kimball, creator of The Politics of AI Filmmaking, for a timely conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming film production and what that transformation could mean for Atlanta and Georgia’s growing media and entertainment industry.

With roughly four decades of experience spanning filmmaking, directing, producing, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and emerging production technology, Mark has witnessed major technological shifts throughout his career. But he says the arrival of AI represents something different: a technology capable of touching virtually every part of the creative production pipeline.

The conversation explores the emergence of the AI-native studio, where traditional filmmaking expertise and human creativity remain at the center while AI tools potentially reduce production costs, accelerate workflows and give filmmakers new ways to bring ambitious ideas to the screen.

Could lower production costs allow studios to make more films? Could independent filmmakers suddenly compete on a scale that was previously financially impossible? And rather than simply eliminating creative jobs, could AI change what those jobs look like?

Lisa and Mark also tackle the concerns surrounding AI—from job displacement and creative control to copyright, authenticity and what some critics call “AI slop.” Mark explains why filmmakers should look beyond both the hype and the fear and begin experimenting with the technology themselves.

Most importantly, he argues that storytelling still matters. Cameras, production pipelines and technology may change, but understanding performance, composition, editing, visual language and how to tell a compelling story remains essential.

In This Episode

• Why AI could be one of filmmaking’s biggest technological disruptions
• What an AI-native film studio could look like
• Why Mark believes AI should augment—not replace—human creativity
• How AI could potentially reduce production costs
• What lower barriers to production could mean for independent filmmakers
• Why Atlanta and Georgia could benefit from the transformation
• The difference between meaningful AI innovation and AI hype
• Copyright, creative ownership and the ethical questions surrounding AI
• Why aspiring filmmakers still need to learn the traditional language of film
• Three practical steps creators can take to begin working with AI today

Continue the Conversation at the Atlanta Executive Summit

Mark Kimball will continue the discussion live as a panelist during The Next Track: Where AI Capital Is Accelerating in Metro Atlanta and Georgia at the Atlanta Executive Summit.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
📍 Porsche Experience Center Atlanta

The Atlanta Executive Summit, co-hosted by Let’s Move to Georgia News and Networking Only ATL, brings together C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals and newcomers for conversations about the industries and opportunities shaping Georgia’s next chapter.

If you're working in film, media, technology, AI or the creative economy—or you're an executive or entrepreneur trying to understand where these industries are heading—get in the room and be part of the conversation.

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Artificial intelligence is disrupting filmmaking&mdash;but could it also create an entirely new generation of opportunities for filmmakers, content creators, studios and investors in Georgia?
In this episode of the Let&rsquo;s Move to Georgia Podcast, Lisa Carter sits down with Mark Kimball, creator of The Politics of AI Filmmaking, for a timely conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming film production and what that transformation could mean for Atlanta and Georgia&rsquo;s growing media and entertainment industry.
With roughly four decades of experience spanning filmmaking, directing, producing, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and emerging production technology, Mark has witnessed major technological shifts throughout his career. But he says the arrival of AI represents something different: a technology capable of touching virtually every part of the creative production pipeline.
The conversation explores the emergence of the AI-native studio, where traditional filmmaking expertise and human creativity remain at the center while AI tools potentially reduce production costs, accelerate workflows and give filmmakers new ways to bring ambitious ideas to the screen.
Could lower production costs allow studios to make more films? Could independent filmmakers suddenly compete on a scale that was previously financially impossible? And rather than simply eliminating creative jobs, could AI change what those jobs look like?
Lisa and Mark also tackle the concerns surrounding AI&mdash;from job displacement and creative control to copyright, authenticity and what some critics call &ldquo;AI slop.&rdquo; Mark explains why filmmakers should look beyond both the hype and the fear and begin experimenting with the technology themselves.
Most importantly, he argues that storytelling still matters. Cameras, production pipelines and technology may change, but understanding performance, composition, editing, visual language and how to tell a compelling story remains essential.
In This Episode
&bull; Why AI could be one of filmmaking&rsquo;s biggest technological disruptions &bull; What an AI-native film studio could look like &bull; Why Mark believes AI should augment&mdash;not replace&mdash;human creativity &bull; How AI could potentially reduce production costs &bull; What lower barriers to production could mean for independent filmmakers &bull; Why Atlanta and Georgia could benefit from the transformation &bull; The difference between meaningful AI innovation and AI hype &bull; Copyright, creative ownership and the ethical questions surrounding AI &bull; Why aspiring filmmakers still need to learn the traditional language of film &bull; Three practical steps creators can take to begin working with AI today
Continue the Conversation at the Atlanta Executive Summit
Mark Kimball will continue the discussion live as a panelist during The Next Track: Where AI Capital Is Accelerating in Metro Atlanta and Georgia at the Atlanta Executive Summit.
📅 Thursday, October 22 ⏰ Doors open at 9:30 a.m. 📍 Porsche Experience Center Atlanta
The Atlanta Executive Summit, co-hosted by Let&rsquo;s Move to Georgia News and Networking Only ATL, brings together C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals and newcomers for conversations about the industries and opportunities shaping Georgia&rsquo;s next chapter.
If you're working in film, media, technology, AI or the creative economy&mdash;or you're an executive or entrepreneur trying to understand where these industries are heading&mdash;get in the room and be part of the conversation.
🎙️ Let&rsquo;s Move to Georgia Podcast News, conversations and insight for the people moving to Georgia&mdash;and the people, businesses and industries shaping what comes next.
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