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The Positively West Virginia Podcast

Jim Matuga

Booking Overview

A weekly interview show focused on West Virginia business, entrepreneurship, and leaders making a positive impact in the state, featuring external founders, executives, and other regional professionals. Agencies could pitch West Virginia-connected business leaders and credible experts in areas such as healthcare, cybersecurity, conservation, and leadership; booking difficulty is likely low for well-matched candidates with a clear regional impact story.

Metrics

Episodes: 493

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 235 subscribers

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jim@inneractionmedia.com

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Host

Jim Matuga - Jim Matuga is a West Virginia media and marketing professional and the founder of Inner Action Media.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
West Virginia-connected founders, business and nonprofit executives, or subject-matter experts with a credible professional track record and a clear contribution to the state or its communities.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a business, nonprofit, or regional organization, Developed expertise or initiatives with a meaningful local or statewide impact, Authored relevant professional work or led a community-focused project

Recent Guest Discussions

Grant Stewart - Leadership, Organizational Development, Self-leadership, And Lessons From His Work With Businesses And Other Organizations.

Matthew Perry - Cybersecurity Awareness And Education, Protecting West Virginia Organizations, And The Securewv Conference.

Sarah Robinson - Rural Mental Health Care, Barriers To Treatment, And Building An Outpatient Mental Health Practice.

Scott Griffiths - The Tournament's Community Impact And Its Support For United Hospital Center.

David Hess - Regional Healthcare Access, Community Health, And The UHC Pro-am's Support For The Hospital.

Recent Topics

Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Economic Development, Community Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Positively West Virginia Podcast
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John Bright: Purple Fiddle

October 29, 2026

Today on Positively West Virginia, we sit down with John Bright, owner and founder of The Purple Fiddle in Thomas, West Virginia. Since opening its doors in 2002, The Purple Fiddle has become a beloved live music venue and community gathering place, attracting musicians and music lovers from across the country while helping showcase the culture, creativity and character of the Mountain State. A West Virginia native and former press photographer, John built The Purple Fiddle around a vision of...

Corinne Traub: Appalachian Heritage Group

October 22, 2026

Today on Positively West Virginia, we sit down with Corinne Traub, co-founder and managing partner of Appalachian Heritage Group, a Lewisburg-based hospitality company creating experiential lodging that showcases the culture and beauty of the Mountain State. After the success of Firefly Ridge, their glamping resort near Berkeley Springs featured in the 2026 West Virginia Department of Tourism commercial, the company is launching Out in West. Through a public-private partnership with the WV DN...

Michael Ruffing: Problem Solvers Consultants

October 15, 2026

Today on Positively West Virginia, we sit down with Michael "Mike" Ruffing, founder and President & CEO of Problem Solver's Consultants, a West Virginia-based digital marketing agency helping small businesses build their brands and grow their businesses. Founded in 2013 in Buckhannon, the company was built on the idea that local businesses deserve access to effective, data-driven marketing strategies without the high costs and complexity often associated with larger marketing campaigns. With ...

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How do I get in touch with The Positively West Virginia Podcast?

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What is the email for The Positively West Virginia Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Positively West Virginia Podcast: jim@inneractionmedia.com.

How many listeners does The Positively West Virginia Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Positively West Virginia Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Positively West Virginia Podcast?

The Positively West Virginia Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: West Virginia-connected founders, business and nonprofit executives, or subject-matter experts with a credible professional track record and a clear contribution to the state or its communities. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a business, nonprofit, or regional organization; Developed expertise or initiatives with a meaningful local or statewide impact; Authored relevant professional work or led a community-focused project. Recent guests include Grant Stewart, Matthew Perry, and Sarah Robinson.

How hard is it to get booked on The Positively West Virginia Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Positively West Virginia Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Economic Development, and Community Development. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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