Ginger Power Hour Podcast is brought to you by two gingers; Katie and Jeremy. They are going to bring you stories of redemption, creation, and making an impact on the world.
Ginger Power Hour is finally back. We brought in our dear friend, Madison Troha. Madison owns a local non-profit called ACT (Achieving Community Together) and shares her latest initiative called Project Joy. This is a great conversation.
Kahlil Fortson is the owner of Skillz Training which is a business that leverages sports to help people find their greatness. Kahlil graduated from Mount Union High School and The Pennsylvania State University. We talk about motivation, determination, and future goals. Now is your time to tap into your greatness!
Rebecca and Kylie are two of Huntingdon County's premiere journalist who write for The Daily News newspaper. They share their journeys on becoming a journalist and what it's like to write stories in close-knit communities. Katie's birthday was yesterday and Andrew had an "Office" themed party for her.
Joe is local entrepreneur and business owner who has now dedicated his life dealing with prison reform. Joe did his dissertation for his doctorate on prison reform and is working now to create a Pennsylvania Prison Entrepreneurship Program. Joe can be reached at harford@juniata.edu. This is a very important conversation. We all have loved ones who have been part of the criminal justice system. Get involved.. Humanity matters.
Brandee Dodd is a local entrepreneur and philanthropist. She owns Grace Care Consulting and also sits on the Mount Union School Board. She gives us insight on the world of healthcare, nursing, and owning a business. Be like Brandee!
Jen is a local social worker who wakes up everyday and makes the world a better place. She is a host of Hippie Sunday School with our Podmother, Andrea Speck. Jen owns Live, Laugh, and Bath. We talk about her new local celebrity status, movie night, and just life in general. This is a lovely conversation you don't want to miss!
September is suicide awareness and our dear friend Jen came on to talk her experience losing her son, Isaiah. This conversation is as real as it gets. She talks about her daily struggles and darkness she had to overcome. If you need help please call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK).
Patrick Reeder is an Army veteran, Pa Corrections Officer, local business owner, and has a non-profit called The Heart of Mount Union. We talked life, country, and how to make Mount Union a better place.
Sgt Mike Smith and his wife Aubrey came on to talk Army life, marriage, being parents, and their love for the Mount Union area.
Senior Master Sgt Martina Crouse came on to talk about the Pa Air National Guard and what it means to be a woman serving in today's military. She also got to tell stories of growing up with four older brothers.
Johnny Martinez is an educator, mentor, personal trainer and former professional baseball player from Mount Union. Johnny is a role model to many young teenagers in the area.
Jacinda Jenkins talking of what it's like to be a young entrepreneur in her young 20s. She describes her hardships and how she overcame to be successful. Plus, Katie is now taking Prostate pills. Things are just fine. We hope you enjoy!
Mount Union Legend, Mike Hummel, comes on to talk about the state of education and all great things Mount Union.
Katie and Jeremy brought their friend Morgan on tonight to talk what it's like in the world right now for teenagers. Our kids think we are nuts. We should pay attention.
We are finally back in action. Katie Christoff stopped by to talk about her new children's book called Beautiful You. Katie wants to help raise this generation of little girls. Her current campaign, America the Beautiful, encourages little girls to color a picture and post it on social media. The picture can be found at https://krchris16.wixsite.com/americathebeautiful
Former Pa State Representative Mike Fleck came on the show. He was the first sitting Republican in Pennsylvania to come out. He shares his story and his hope for the world.
In this episode Katie and Jeremy talk to two Penn State greats; Justin Williams and Curt Marshall. This episode is called, "Black and Beautiful in America" and was planned prior to what is currently happening across our country. Divine timing in our opinion. It's great to just listen and learn what others are experiencing in their world. Empathy. Communication. Open Hearts.
Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau's Matthew Price and Liza Gutshall come on to tell us all the great opportunities here in our social distancing paradise.
Katie and Jeremy finally start their podcast journey with the two OG's of Huntingdon County Podcasting; Andrea Smith and Andrea Speck.