Living Hudson with Jessie Obert

Peter Barba, Owner of Lectrium - easy and innovative EV chargin solutions - drops in to talk about traveling to Norway, creating affordable solutions for everyone, the future of energy, changes in the industry, and much more! Lectrium Website Peter Barba Linkedin

Our Farmer's Rail chat got such great response we brought back Leslie Roach for a fun sitdown at Heartwood Coffee! Parenting dilemmas, the downside of going viral, finding confidence, the challenges of spring cleaning, being an asset to your community, and much much more!

Local agent Shaun Castillo stops by to talk about his impressions of the Hudson market, understanding a new city, what can go wrong with a listing appointment, data points to consider, embracing your community, and much more!

Hair stylist extraordinaire Leslie Roach sits down with me at Farmer's Rail to talk about some of their deliciousness, and their positive impact on the community; and she describes what it's like to return to Hudson after living elsewhere, how it has changed, managing the holidays, favorite recipes, and what dishes are necessities to stay warm this season! Oh, and brownies!

The last two years have left Hudson...where? PodPopuli founder Brian Howie joins Jessie to talk about the troubles of the last two years, the good things that are ahead in Hudson, the shifting perception of the community, what we all can do better, and why the future of this city is brighter than ever!

We head down to Blitzen's (aka Hudson's Restaurant) to take in the revelry and fun of Hudson's only Holiday Pop-Up Bar! Dianne Ketler, President of the Hudson Parent Teacher Organization, stops by to talk about the work of the PTO, the spirit of giving, fundraising initiatives, the challenges of the past year, bringing a community together for a cause, and why Hudson is extra wonderful during the holidays!    

Janis McCormick from the Howard Hanna Hudson office drops by to talk about making a difference in a community, enjoying the Hudson holiday traditions, uniting merchants and residents for a common cause, and highlights the wonderful Children Free Care Fund, which supports children's hospitals and related programs and activities in Northeast Ohio.

Vish Chandran and Melissa Klubnik stop by to talk about their unique company, making a difference for families and the community, their connection to Hudson, where they find inspiration, and the joy of living life surrounded by stuffed animals!

After last year's hiatus, we bring back some old friends to take a look at what's ahead for the season and all the Christkindl-inspired activities that will be available in downtown Hudson such as the Scavenger Hunt, fun photos with Krampus, and other reasons and events to give, share, and participate. Plus, the shining light of Piper's Key!

Patrick Althof, Founding Partner at The David Berkley Insurance Group, drops by to talk about life in Northeast Ohio, what drew his family to Hudson, what makes it such a phenomenal (and unique!) community, the value of a teaching background, the intricacies of the insurance market, how to provide premium service, and what it takes to take a leap of faith!

Our City Council Spotlight series continues with Chris Banweg, who talks about the challenges of being a candidate, what Hudson can do better, life as a serviceman, and the keys to making a difference in a community!

We kick off our two-part City Council spotlight with Nicole Kowalski, who stops by to talk about her hopes for Hudson, what she loves about the community, the rigors of running, overcoming assumptions, and more!

Notice all the cool banners, graphics, and signage around the community? So many come from Splott Graphics right here in Hudson! Owner Dan Soulsby stops by to talk a bit about his process, what makes for a great display, why celebrations matter, the challenges of the last year, working at Disney, running a family business, the craziness of campaign season, and what makes this city special!

What does it take to build a home on time, on budget, the way you dreamed it? Tony Ponikvar from Alair Homes stops by to talk about challenges in the current market, how to properly plan a project, the way creativity comes to life, tracking down the best materials, the keys to satisfying a client, making construction enjoyable, and much more. Plus, is there really a chicken wing shortage?!

We all have those places that are our “Cheers” bar, where is yours and can you look past the negatives and appreciate your neighbor? Self reflection is needed for planning a home project or getting through the thick of life.

Did you miss the Hudson Chamber golf outing? Nicole Alverson joins me in the golf cart for all the goings-on, and here's a recap of all the fun we had!

My friend Beau Vincent and I chat about kids sports in the Hudson bubble and his family's journey to Hudson.

Taking a moment to celebrate the good in our community of Hudson, and share a few fun facts!  Why do you live here, rather...why would you want to live anywhere else?!

A special story from Dr Jessica Hoefler, founder of Pipers Key and her good friend Megan Higgins, author of Super Special Magic Shoes. These Hudson women are on a mission! Mission of love and inclusivity for children everywhere.

My long time friend Chris Mikolay gives us a sneak peek behind the scenes of his wildly popular podcast "Three Questions, Three Drinks" and our favorite childhood Hudson ski hill!

Why Hudson and what is Pod…Pop…U…Li anyway? My special guest, Brian Howie of Podpopuli tells us why he chose Hudson, why podcasts matter, and why we are pretty great after all...for the most part!

Learn why Amy started her Main Street store, Ohio Organics, and about her collection of bird and fowl at home. Joining us, her son Bennett, who just so happens to be my summer intern! A quick look in to the life of this wonderful Hudson family.  

My special guest Jeff Moore dives in to all the cool things coming up with our sister city Landsberg, Germany and shares big plans for this summers first time ever Biergarten on the green! Bier and travel plans pair quite nicely together.

Whether you're new to gardening or just want to visit the annual garden tour you wont want to miss this episode featuring Hudson Garden Club president Jan Lindstrom. This years event is coming up and she offers a sneak peak about the 9 gardens on tour this year!

Whether you're looking to start a business or grow your local business, Nicole Alverson - President of the Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce - has all the connections you need for your business to succeed post-COVID! Listen in as she shares about the generations of Hudson graduates in her family and their favorite Hudson parks and restaurants. We talk about raising a family in the comforts of home and so much more!

Councilman Chris Foster, the man, the myth, the… very busy man shares all the fun things he and his family have going on at Fosters Meadow. From bees to beer you'd never guess all that they have growing right here in Hudson.

 Rep. Casey Weinstein and our friend Geoff Korff make a case for legalization without ruining it in bad puns. Whats legal and whats the goal ahead for pot in Ohio.  

A talk with special guest Samantha Carothers about her thoughtful ideas for Phase2. This hot topic has caused much consternation for all of Hudson residents over recent years and we still don't know whats next, but Samantha has an idea and it doesn't suck!  

Who am I and why do I love Hudson? Not just another resident sharing memories and thoughts about this beloved town - and my plan for the Living Hudson Podcast!

A sneak peek at what's ahead on Living Hudson!