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Season 2 of Serra Speaks focuses on those who write the headlines, make the headlines, and are behind the headlines. Serra Speaks is a podcast dedicated to issues in and about Maine and this year we will feature the Maine newsmakers.

Alex Serra


    • Jun 20, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 6: Kim Block

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 27:10


    She was a trailblazer in covering Maine news and has told the poignant stories of countless Mainers across the state. Alex chats with Kim Block about her incredible career and the day that changed her life in the next episode of Serra Speaks! You can find Kim on Twitter @KimBlockMaine. To find resources and learn more about brain injuries visit Brain Injury Voices and the Brain Injury Association of Maine. Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Say hello on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Episode 5: Pat Callaghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 41:36


    When it comes to covering Maine news and politics he's seen it all. Alex chats with Pat Callaghan about his legendary news career, his decision to retire and what his future plans are in this week's episode of Serra Speaks! Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. Say hello on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠.

    Episode 4: Bill Green

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 31:12


    He's been to every corner of our state and talked to just about everybody in between during his nearly 50-year career in television. Bill Green shares some stories and an old friend makes an unexpected cameo in this week's Serra Speaks! Listen to the latest episode of Bill's show: Exciting Episcopalians. Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠⁠⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠⁠⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠. Say hello on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠.

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    Episode 3: Ryan Eldridge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 24:29


    He is Maine's best-known carpenter and a Gardiner native who spends his summers on Cobbossee Lake. Alex sits down with Ryan Eldridge of Maine Cabin Masters to talk about his wildly successful show and his love for central Maine in today's episode of Serra Speaks! Learn more about Ryan and his many ventures: kennebeccabincompany.com. Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠⁠website⁠⁠. Say hello on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠.

    Episode 2: Travis Mills

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 29:01


    Maine's hometown hero U.S. Army SSG (Ret.) Travis Mills sits down with Alex in this episode of Serra Speaks. Alex and Travis talk about his unparalleled service to our nation and all of his business ventures, from restauranteur to brand ambassador…to a possible future run for office!  Learn more about The Travis Mills Foundation: ⁠travismillsfoundation.org⁠. Find Rebel for Good merch: rebelforgood.com. Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠website⁠. Say hello on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠.

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    Episode 1: Senator Susan Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 23:34


    In the first episode of Season Two, Alex sits down with US Senator Susan Collins to talk about international politics, including the safety of the world today, from Russia to Ukraine. They also touch base on various domestic policy issues including the marriage equality law recently passed, bipartisanship in Washington, and her work on finding treatment for Alzheimer's disease. On a lighter note- ever wonder what music Susan Collins listens to? You can find out…if you tune in. Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠website⁠. Say hello on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠.

    Season 2 | Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 0:32


    Stay tuned! Season 2 of Serra Speaks premieres soon. Host Alex Serra will sit down with those who write the headlines, make the headlines, and are behind the headlines. Serra Speaks is a production of ⁠Serra Public Affairs⁠. If you haven't already, please review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our ⁠website⁠. Say hello on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠Twitter⁠.

    Episode 11: Erin Ovalle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 31:24


    Erin Ovalle is a household name in Maine. She launched Maine Life Media in 2016 and now has 3 television shows under her belt. Alex and Erin talk about both her home and work life and how she got to where she is. Learn more about Erin and Maine Life Media: mainelifemedia.com. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 10: Beth Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 26:40


    Beth Jones is a yoga teacher who specializes in the trauma sensitive yoga (TSY) method. This week, she joins Alex to talk about her insights regarding trauma related current events, from Covid to the Olympics, and shares her experiences working with youth, women in recovery, and veterans throughout Maine. Beth has established TSY workshops and classes for youth, women in recovery, and veterans throughout Maine and also teaches creative writing at Thomas College. Learn more about Beth and trauma sensitive yoga: tctsy.squarespace.com/facilitators/maine Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 9: Secretary of State Shenna Bellows

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2021 30:23


    This week, Alex is joined by Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. Secretary Bellows discusses her past work in Maine politics and nonprofits and her new role as a nonpartisan constitutional officer. Learn more about the Secretary Bellows and her work at SOS: maine.gov/sos Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 8: Hon. Terry Hayes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 39:16


    This week, Alex is joined by former State Senator and Maine State Treasurer Terry Hayes. The two discuss Terry's transitions from public school teacher to politics to her current roll as Executive Director of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank. Learn more about the Maine Municipal Bond Bank: mmbb.com Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 7: Lori Dwyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 43:23


    This week, Alex is joined by Lori Dwyer, President & CEO of Penobscot Community Health Care. Learn more about Penobscot Community Health Care: pchc.com/about-pchc Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 6: Shannon Moss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2021 33:04


    This week, Alex is joined by Shannon Moss, former Maine news anchor and reporter and current Public Information Officer for the Maine Department of Public Safety. Learn more about the Maine Department of Public Safety: maine.gov/dps Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Teaser: Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2021 0:25


    On Episode 6, Alex will be joined by Shannon Moss, former Maine news anchor and reporter.

    Episode 5: Quincy Hentzel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 29:37


    This week, Alex sits down with Quincy Hentzel, President & CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce. Quincy talks about business during the past year, her vision for the future…and what it means to compromise. Learn more about the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce: portlandregion.com. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Teaser: Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 0:15


    On Episode 5, Alex will be joined by Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Quincy Hentzel.

    Episode 4: Jen Ackerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 27:07


    This week, Alex sits down with Cumberland County Deputy District Attorney Jen Ackerman. Learn more about DDA Ackerman's office. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 3: Ruth LaChance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 21:29


    This week, Alex sits down with President & Founder of Insure Maine, Inc. Ruth LaChance. Learn more about Ruth and her work at the Insure Maine. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Episode 2: Betsy Sweet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 23:21


    This week, Alex sits down with entrepreneur & advocate Betsy Sweet. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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    Episode 1: Katie Doherty

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 27:07


    Alex sits down with Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Katie Doherty. Learn more about Katie and her work at the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Episode transcripts are available on our website. Say hello on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

    Season 1 | Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 0:52


    Introducing Serra Speaks. Serra Speaks is a production of Serra Public Affairs. If you haven't already, please review us on Apple Podcasts! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

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