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#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #134 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rick Wells. It was great to talk with my good #friend, Rick! He is a financial advisor at Baystate Financial. We talked about:Ryan's Softwash (minute 1)Being a male elementary school teacher  (minute 2)Anthony's favorite teacher was Dr. Wells (minute 5)Recess games (minute 7)Dorian from Doro (minute 9)Patriotic songs  (minute 11)Earning a Doctorate in Education from The University of Hartford (minute 13)Covenant Prep (minute 16)Being the guest speaker at The All-State Riflery Dinner (minute 15)Being in the military (minute 23)Officer Candidate School (minute 26) Medal of Honor recipient, Paul Bucha (minute 28)West Point (minute 30)Being a financial advisor at Baystate Financial (minute 33)Podcast sponsors (minute 35)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a financial advisor (minute 37)Rick's children (minute 42)Feeney at Wolcott Park (minute 49)Rob Oliver is good #friend (minute 50)Upcoming events (minute 54)Ball 4 A Cure (minute 55)Rick's favorite teachers (minute 56)“Are you down with OPP?” (minute 57)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #133 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring  Ryan McGinnis. It was great to talk with my #friend, Ryan! He is the owner of Ryan's Softwash. We talked about:Thank you card from Christina from Empower (minute 1)Ryan donated $2000 worth of toys to our Toy Drive (minute 2)Webster Hill School and the West Hartford community (minute 5)The softwash business (minute 7)“Feeney giving me a shoutout” Instagram reel (minute 9)Podcast sponsors (minute 10)Our newest podcast sponsor, Sally and Bob's! (minute 11)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to running Ryan's Softwash (minute 13)Ryan's Softwash flyer (minute 15)Matt Dicks (minute 17)Phone call from “Wife of Feeney” (minute 22) Softwash Jobs: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 24)Pro & Cons of Softwashing (minute 28)Jeff Webster (minute 31)Eric Bergenn (minute 32)Allie Belluci (minute 35)The Dancing Leprechaun (minute 36)Mark from First Tee (minute 38)FoF Collaboration with Eric Bergenn (minute 39)Upcoming events (minute 40)Sully Shamrock's Pasta Dinner (minute 41)Ryan's favorite restaurants (minute 42)Ryan's favorite teacher  (minute 44)Eggs Benedict (minute 45)Recommendations (minute 46)Homemade hot sauce!  (minute 49)Thai Tran, our newest director on the boardPodcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.comhttps://youtu.be/TItqF0nC_9g

Ariana from West Hartford is being ghosted after a great first date. She wants to find out why her date isn't returning her calls or texts. 

Golf season is here and I thought it would be great to have West Hartford native, Alec Lorenzo, of Pinned Golf on the podcast. Pinned Golf is a golf technology company and its product, "The Caddie", just won "Best New Product" at the 2025 PGA Show. We learn about this product and Alec's story co-founding Pinned Golf. Check it out!

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #130  of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Allie Belluci. It was great to talk with my #friend, Allie! Allie is the owner of Bellu Jean Creative LLC. We talked about:West Hartford (minute 1)Bellu Jean Creative (minute 3)Allie created the Friends of Feeney website (minute 3)Allie's inspiration and story (minute 5)Teaching during Covid-19 (minute 8)Cameras, photos and storage (minute 12)Social Media Editor (minute 14)Garlic knots (minute 15)What makes Alex a good #friend? (minute 17)Dave at GolfTec (minute 18)Allie's dad, Harry (minute 20)Videos from Golf Tournament and Holiday Stroll (minute 22)Erika Smith Rappaport from Home to Home CT (minute 24  &27)Brewster, Cape Cod (minute 29)Allie's favorite teacher, Joannie Greenfield (minute 33)Chamber photos with Victor (minute 36)Google Reviews (minute 38)Allie's favorite restaurant(s) with 4 dinner guests (minute 42)Podcast sponsors (minute 47)The Fix IV Therapy (minute 48)Our youngest podcast guest ever, Baby Matthew! (minute 50)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Content Creator (minute 55)3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Big Sister (minute 57)Upcoming podcast guests (minute 59)Allie's favorite superhero and superpower (minute 1.01)Being a “Dog Mom” (minute 1.02)Book and podcast recommendations (minute 1.04)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

Get instant access to 8 subscriber-only episodes: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribeJessica Boswell's goal is to build the first female-led team to be #1 in units sold in Connecticut. And she's off and running. The founder and team leader of J. Boswell Team at LPT Realty in West Hartford, Connecticut, Jessica refuses to “cheap out,” works to get things done “the right way,” and is “all in” on all things. In this conversation, you'll learn about her part-time agents, staff of VAs, business reinvestment strategy, agent value prop, and concierge, white-glove client services.  You'll also hear references to services like Sphere Rocket, Fello, RealScout, Homebot, and Follow Up Boss. Watch or listen to this episode for insights into:- Leading by example and modeling what you want to see- Leaving biopharmaceutical industry after a decade, becoming a listing specialist, closing 100 units, and needing to start a team- Why she welcomes part-time agents onto the team (half of her 22 agents are part-time)- How and why she built her staff with VAs (EA, TC, listing manager, leads manager, two marketing staff)- How and why she built systems as if she had a 50-agent team (when she only had a couple of agents) - providing leverage to agents and a concierge, white-glove experience for clients- How she thinks about profitability and reinvestments in her still-young business- How she evaluates their 20+ lead sources and what types of sources she's cut- How her team has built out Smart Lists and Ponds in FUB- How her value prop to agents has changed over time- How and why she changed brokerages to join lpt realtyAt the end, hear about a founding team who've all been on this show, old cars and old clothes, a private yacht, and a conference lineup.Jessica Boswell:- https://www.facebook.com/Jessica.E.Boswell79 - https://www.instagram.com/jboswellteam - https://www.makingcthome.com/about/ - jessica (at) jboswellteam (dot) comReal Estate Team OS:- https://www.realestateteamos.com - https://linktr.ee/realestateteamos - https://www.instagram.com/realestateteamos/ Get instant access to 8 subscriber-only episodes: https://realestateteamos.com/subscribe

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #128 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Patrice Taffe, Victor Gonzalez and Kyle Egress! It was great to talk with my #friends, Patrice, Victor and Kyle! The trio are Rotarians for The Rotary Club of West Hartford. Their 13th Annual Vines of March event is on Saturday, March 1, 2025. We talked about:The Vines of March event (minute 1)The Rotary Club Dictionary Program (minute 2.30)What makes Diane Barber a good #friend? (minute 3.30)Local vendors attending the event (minute 4.30)Celebrate West Hartford in June (minute 7)Dr. Rick Liftig (minute 9.30)Bowling for Books fundraiser hosted by Bennett (minute 10.30)West Hartford is a great community! (minute 12.30)THE HAPPY FINE! (minute 13.30)How to join The Rotary Club (minute 15)Adam from Harvey's Wine & Liquors (minute 17.30)Food from West Hartford at the event (minute 18.40)Podcast sponsors (minute 20)9 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a good Rotarian (minute 22)#BeAGoodTeacher / #FriendsOfHudson tee shirt! (minute 28)Cricket Press (minute 30)Favorite movies (minute 32)Rotary Club Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 34)Super Bowl and Saquon Barkley (minute 36)Feeney's drive to Conard (minute 38)Favorite teachers (minute 41)Favorite Superheroes (minute 45)Nate Bondini (minute 48)Wine Tasting (minute 50)Friends of Fox  (minute 52)Victor's twin brother (minute 54)Patrice's closing remarks (minute 55)Thank you to Westfield Bank (minute 56)Does John Decker pass the basketball? (minute 57)Victor's closing remarks (minute 59)Podcast Sponsors: The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.com

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Corey: I like to call it artistic engineering. I have a background in music–classically trained in violin and viola–and that informs the way I go about some of the more technical things I do. It opens me up to endless possibilities.Sustainable living shouldn't be a luxury—it should be the standard. That's the driving philosophy behind Corey Johnson's innovative real estate development project, NEIGHBR. Corey, the founder and CEO of NEIGHBR, is pioneering a bold new approach to housing that integrates sustainability, affordability, and a resort-style community experience."We like to build spaces that positively impact our community and really serve as a prototype for the future of sustainable living," Corey told me in this episode. His development firm isn't just creating housing—it's showcasing what's possible when cutting-edge technology, biophilic design, and eco-conscious infrastructure come together.At the heart of NEIGHBR's vision is an eco-village concept that fuses sustainability with affordability. The project features tiny homes, geodomes, on-site farming, and commercial spaces, all built with renewable energy sources and water conservation systems. “We're using solar, geothermal, rainwater harvesting, on-site composting, and a farmhouse that fosters a circular economy,” Corey explained.What makes NEIGHBR truly unique is its reimagining of financial accessibility in housing. By leveraging investment crowdfunding, Corey is inviting everyday people to be part of the journey from the very beginning. “What I love about this approach is that it allows people to feel like they've been along for the journey,” he said. “I like to believe that those early investors will really be some of our earliest residents.”NEIGHBR is currently raising capital through Funding Hope, an investment platform aligned with the United Nations' sustainable development goals. For Corey, choosing Funding Hope was intentional: “We're after positively impacting the climate. We're about making people better. And Funding Hope shares that mission.”The first NEIGHBR eco-village will take root in Atlanta, Georgia, with plans for rapid expansion nationwide. With a vision to scale sustainable communities across the country, Corey and his team are laying the foundation for a new model of housing—one that isn't just environmentally responsible but also socially transformative.To learn more about NEIGHBR and explore investment opportunities, visit s4g.biz/neighbr.tl;dr:* Corey Johnson's NEIGHBR project is reimagining sustainable housing with eco-friendly, affordable, and community-focused designs.* NEIGHBR integrates renewable energy, biophilic architecture, and financial accessibility to create resort-style eco-villages.* Corey leverages investment crowdfunding through Funding Hope, inviting the public to participate in the project's growth.* Corey's superpower, "artistic engineering," blends technical precision with creative vision to build transformative spaces.* Through innovation and community engagement, NEIGHBR aims to scale sustainable living across the nation, redefining housing for future generations.How to Develop Artistic Engineering As a SuperpowerCorey describes his superpower as "artistic engineering." Rooted in both his background in civil engineering and his classical training in violin and viola, Corey fuses technical precision with creative vision. "I almost feel like I'm Dr. Strange, who can just grab all types of different ideas and actually pull them into reality," he explained. By balancing analytical problem-solving with artistic expression, Corey designs spaces that are not only functional but also deeply engaging and transformative.Corey exemplified his superpower when designing and building a wellness facility in Atlanta. While ensuring the structure met technical and regulatory standards, he infused the space with biophilic elements, including a koi pond, to foster a sense of tranquility. "We can solve real-world problems, but if something doesn't feel good to the human soul when they interact with it, that can be a challenge," he said. His ability to merge aesthetics with engineering created a space that left visitors in awe, proving that artistic engineering can elevate both form and function.Tips for Developing Artistic Engineering:* Embrace Both Logic and Creativity: Don't limit yourself to one way of thinking—tap into both analytical and imaginative processes.* Immerse Yourself in Music: Corey believes listening to classical compositions enhances problem-solving and fosters a deeper understanding of complexity.* Stay Open to Possibilities: Approach challenges with a mindset that solutions can come from unexpected places.* Prioritize Humanity in Design: Consider the emotional and sensory experience of the spaces and products you create.* Observe Nature's Balance: Nature seamlessly integrates structure and beauty—use it as inspiration for your own projects.By following Corey Johnson's example and advice, you can make artistic engineering a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileCorey Johnson (he/him):CEO, Founder, NEIGHBRAbout NEIGHBR: NEIGHBR is a world-building organization dedicated to creating spaces that enhance the human experience at scale. As a leader in the social infrastructure sector, NEIGHBR engages in project consulting, development, and social impact investing. At NEIGHBR, we are redefining the future of community living by developing fully sustainable, resort-style eco-villages that significantly reduce the cost of living while promoting health, wellness, and environmental stewardship. Operating at the intersection of wellness real estate and technology, NEIGHBR is advancing patent-pending building technology to combat climate change and developing AI social infrastructure development software that empowers everyday users to design and build their own unique social infrastructure projects.Website: neighborind.comCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/profile.php?id=61571977766435Other URL: invest.fundinghope.com/offering/neighbr/detailsBiographical Information: Corey M. Johnson, born and raised in Atlanta, GA, is a visionary and world-changer committed to the advancement of mankind. As a kid designing Lego models, Corey dreamt of shaping the physical world and later went on to graduate with a Civil Engineering degree from Georgia Tech. After exploring every phase of the infrastructure development process with top companies such as GDOT and AECOM and then successfully building out his own social infrastructure project in Atlantic Station, Corey began to envision the creation of NEIGHBR. Corey wakes up every day with the passion and purpose to create spaces that lead people to be all that God called them to be.Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/neighbour-development-incInstagram Handle: @neighbr.life/Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, National Coalition for Community Capital, Imotobank Dealership and SuperCrowdLA. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on February 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be leading a session on "Calculating Your Funding Needs," providing essential guidance for entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses to determine the right amount to raise for sustainable growth. Whether you're preparing for your first crowdfunding campaign or planning to scale, this is a must-attend! Don't miss it!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch for Q1-25, March 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The application window for the 1st quarter live pitch event is now open. Apply here.* SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Kingscrowd Meet Up in West Hartford, CT - February 24th at 5:30 PM ET* Capital Raise Strategies for Purpose Driven Enterprises, hosted by PathLight Law, February 25 at 1:00 PM ET.* Kingscrowd Meet UP in San Francisco, CA - February 27th at 5:30 PM PT* Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.* NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:* Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefitting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 9,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Raj: I have a creative side in how I think about new businesses. I've applied that to the problems I see in the world that I feel need solving.Anxiety is one of the biggest mental health challenges of our time, affecting millions of people worldwide. Yet, despite the availability of treatments, many individuals hesitate to seek help due to stigma, cost, or lack of accessibility. Raj Amin, CEO and Co-Founder of Arcade Therapeutics, is tackling this problem by harnessing the power of gaming to provide evidence-based anxiety relief."One of the biggest challenges to engaging people is really the format of that engagement," Raj explained. "It's a big obstacle to get people into therapy. A lot of people haven't tried therapy. There's a lot of stigma associated with it. So we've got to figure out ways to give them an on-ramp to begin self-care. And that's really where gaming comes in."Arcade Therapeutics has developed a mobile game that integrates a psychological technique proven to reduce anxiety symptoms. Rather than requiring users to commit to therapy or medication right away, this game offers a more accessible and engaging way to start managing anxiety. "Two-thirds of Americans play games," Raj noted. "What if you could actually embed a psychological technique into the game that is proven to reduce anxiety symptoms? That's what we've done at Arcade."The company's business model relies on scientific validation, with research-backed methods that have undergone clinical trials funded in part by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This has positioned Arcade Therapeutics to be recognized as a digital therapeutic—a form of software-as-medicine. As a result, its products can be prescribed by doctors and reimbursed by insurance providers. With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolling out new billing codes for digital mental health treatments starting in 2025, the company is poised for rapid growth.Arcade Therapeutics is currently raising capital through a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder, allowing everyday investors to support this innovative approach to mental health care. "We need to democratize the way that early-stage companies get built," Raj said. "Crowdfunding allows us to set the stage for a future where companies can be supported by the people who believe in them, including therapists and doctors who see the value in what we're building."Investors and mental health advocates interested in learning more can visit s4g.biz/AT to support Arcade Therapeutics' mission. By blending science with gaming, Raj and his team are making mental health support more engaging, accessible, and effective.tl;dr:* Raj Amin, CEO of Arcade Therapeutics, explains how gaming can be leveraged to treat anxiety.* Arcade Therapeutics' mobile game integrates a psychological technique clinically proven to reduce anxiety.* The company's business model relies on digital therapeutics, enabling insurance reimbursement for mental health treatments.* Raj discusses his superpower, creative problem-solving, and how it has shaped his career.* He shares actionable tips on fostering creativity, including context-switching and learning from diverse fields.How to Develop Creative Problem Solving As a SuperpowerRaj Amin's superpower is creative problem-solving. Throughout his career, Raj has applied his ability to connect different ideas and industries to create impactful solutions. "I would say that I have a creative side in how I think about new businesses," he shared in today's episode. "And I think I've applied that to the problems that I see in the world that I feel need solving."An illustrative example of Raj's superpower is his work with Arcade Therapeutics. Recognizing the stigma and barriers to mental health treatment, he saw an opportunity to use gaming—something millions of people engage with daily—as a platform for delivering anxiety-reducing therapies. "Gaming is something that people are already doing and it's engaging, but we can now apply that in a way that helps bring down stigma and improve access to earlier treatments for mental health," he explained.To develop creative problem-solving as a personal strength, Raj suggests:* Engage in context switching – "I might grab a guitar, play a song for 10 minutes, and then shift to a business challenge. The intersections between different activities often lead to new ideas."* Expose yourself to diverse fields – "Dive into new subjects. For instance, I explored AI and then thought about how it could be applied to mental health."* Solve problems you personally experience – "I created a mini AI-driven coach for myself to see how technology could be leveraged for mental wellness."By following Raj Amin's example and advice, you can make creative problem-solving a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRaj Amin (he/him):CEO and Co-Founder, Arcade TherapeuticsAbout Arcade Therapeutics: We develop evidence-backed therapeutic games to help address $300B in US costs for untreated mental health conditions.Website: www.arcadetherapeutics.comOther URL: wefunder.com/arcadetherapeuticsBiographical Information: Raj Amin is the Co-Founder and CEO of Arcade Therapeutics, a pioneering healthcare startup transforming mental health treatment through innovative, game-based solutions backed by decades of neuroscientific research. With a career spanning healthcare, media, and consumer tech, Raj has consistently driven ventures that blend cutting-edge technology with impactful consumer engagement. Previously, he co-founded Mana Health, a data-driven healthcare platform acquired by Comcast Connected Health, and HealthiNation, the first on-demand consumer health video network that reached over 100 million monthly viewers and 40 million cable TV homes, later acquired by GoodRx. Raj also led global venture investments at Avis Budget Group and held leadership roles at N2 Broadband, Scientific-Atlanta, and Replay TV. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania's esteemed Management and Technology Program, he holds dual degrees from the Wharton School of Business and the Moore School of Engineering, blending expertise in business strategy and telecommunications innovation.X/Twitter Handle: @digitalrajnycLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/rajamin/Instagram Handle: @digitalrajnycSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Ecotone Renewables, Imotobank Dealership and SuperCrowdLA. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on February 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be leading a session on "Calculating Your Funding Needs," providing essential guidance for entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses to determine the right amount to raise for sustainable growth. Whether you're preparing for your first crowdfunding campaign or planning to scale, this is a must-attend! Don't miss it!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch for Q1-25, March 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The application window for the 1st quarter live pitch event is now open. Apply here.* SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Los Angeles, CA - February 19th at 5:00 PM PT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in West Hartford, CT - February 24th at 5:30 PM ET* Capital Raise Strategies for Purpose Driven Enterprises, hosted by PathLight Law, February 25 at 1:00 PM ET.* Kingscrowd Meet UP in San Francisco, CA - February 27th at 5:30 PM PT* Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.* NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:* Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefitting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 9,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Marcia: Resourcefulness and decisiveness.Angel investing has long been seen as an exclusive domain reserved for the wealthy. Marcia Dawood, an experienced investor and advocate for small business capital formation, is on a mission to change that perception. In today's episode, she shared how equity crowdfunding has made it possible for anyone to invest in startups and drive meaningful change.Marcia has been an angel investor for over a decade and served as chair of the Angel Capital Association. She now sits on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee, working to ensure small businesses have a voice in regulatory decisions.During our conversation, she reflected on the transformative power of equity crowdfunding. "Back in 2016, when the SEC changed the rules, it became possible for anyone to invest in startups for as little as $50," she said. "But not enough people know about it. The potential for impact is enormous."Marcia's journey into angel investing began with a simple invitation to an investor meeting. At first, she assumed it was a world reserved for the rich and well-connected. But as she listened to entrepreneurs share their visions for changing the world, she realized she could be part of it. “I thought, ‘Where have I been?' I had no idea this was happening,” she recalled. “I started to see how powerful investing could be as a force for good.”Today, Marcia is committed to making investing more inclusive. She highlights that platforms like Republic, WeFunder, and StartEngine have made startup investing transparent and accessible. "Everything is disclosed on the platform—CEOs can't have side conversations with select investors. That levels the playing field," she explained.One of her biggest concerns is the lack of funding for women-led startups. "Women make up about half the population, but they receive just two to three percent of venture funding. That has to change," she emphasized. By encouraging more people—especially women—to invest, Marcia believes equity crowdfunding can reshape the entrepreneurial landscape.For those hesitant to take the leap into impact investing, her advice is simple: start by observing. "Take your time, look around, and learn. See which companies align with your values. Then, when you're ready, take that first step."Marcia's message is clear: investing isn't just about financial returns—it's about fueling innovation and creating a better world. By lowering barriers to entry, equity crowdfunding is opening the doors for everyone to be part of that change.tl;dr:* Marcia Dawood discusses how equity crowdfunding is expanding access to capital for underrepresented founders and everyday investors.* She shares her journey into angel investing and how it has become a powerful tool for impact.* Marcia highlights the importance of transparency and accessibility in platforms like Republic, WeFunder, and StartEngine.* She explains the need for more investment in women-led startups and the potential for crowdfunding to bridge the gap.* Marcia identifies decisiveness and resourcefulness as her superpowers, offering actionable tips for making better decisions and solving problems efficiently.How to Develop Decisiveness and Resourcefulness As a SuperpowerMarcia Dawood has honed two superpowers that have propelled her success: decisiveness and resourcefulness. "I've had people tell me that if they were in a crisis, they'd want to stand next to me," she said in today's episode. Whether in angel investing, business, or personal life, she has built a reputation for making quick, confident decisions and creatively solving problems.One of the most powerful examples of her decisiveness came during the pandemic. She shared the story of JoyLux, a startup whose CEO immediately pivoted when faced with financial uncertainty. Instead of waiting for conditions to improve, the company quickly adjusted its strategy, engaged investors, and ensured financial stability. "That kind of decisiveness can be the difference between survival and failure," Marcia explained.For those looking to develop decisiveness, Marcia offers practical advice:* Identify the Core Decision – Clarify what needs to be decided and focus on key factors.* Seek Input, but Don't Overanalyze – Consult trusted sources, but avoid analysis paralysis.* Take Ownership – Make a choice and commit to it, rather than second-guessing.* Learn from Decisions – Reflect on past choices to improve future decision-making.* Act with Confidence – Recognize that no decision is perfect, but moving forward is better than inaction.By following Marcia's example and advice, you can make decisiveness and resourcefulness a skill. With practice and effort, you could make them a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileMarcia Dawood (she/her):Advisor on the Small Business Capital Formation Committee - Vice Chair, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host, Author, Associate Producer, Helping people learn to Do Good while Doing Well, U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionAbout U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission: The SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee was established by the SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2016, and is designed to provide a formal mechanism for the Commission to receive advice and recommendations on Commission rules, regulations and policy matters relating to small businesses, including smaller public companies. The Committee meets quarterly, and all meetings are open to the public.Website: marciadawood.com sec.govX/Twitter Handle: @SECGovCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/SECgovInstagram Handle: @secgovBiographical Information:Marcia Dawood is an early-stage investor, author, and advocate for diverse entrepreneurs. She serves on the SEC's Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee and is a venture partner at Mindshift Capital. As chair emeritus of the Angel Capital Association, she champions angel investing to drive innovation. Marcia hosts The Angel Next Door podcast and co-produced the award-winning documentary Show Her the Money. Her book, Do Good While Doing Well, empowers investors to create impact. With over 50 early-stage investments, she is committed to building thriving companies that drive positive change. Marcia lives in North Carolina with her family.Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/marcia.dawoodLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/marciadawoodSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Ecotone Renewables, SuperCrowdLA and Crowdfunding Made Simple. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on February 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be leading a session on "Calculating Your Funding Needs," providing essential guidance for entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses to determine the right amount to raise for sustainable growth. Whether you're preparing for your first crowdfunding campaign or planning to scale, this is a must-attend! Don't miss it!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch for Q1-25, March 12, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET. The application window for the 1st quarter live pitch event is now open. Apply here.* SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Seattle, WA - February 13th at 5:00 PM PT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Salt Lake City, UT - February 17th at 4:30 PM MT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Los Angeles, CA - February 19th at 5:00 PM PT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in West Hartford, CT - February 24th at 5:30 PM ET* Capital Raise Strategies for Purpose Driven Enterprises, hosted by PathLight Law, February 25 at 1:00 PM ET.* Kingscrowd Meet UP in San Francisco, CA - February 27th at 5:30 PM PT* Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.* NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:* Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefitting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 9,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Devin: What is your superpower?Darren: I think I think it's a recipe. There are different parts to the recipe because I think it's one part fearlessness—I don't know if it's fearlessness or stupidity—and one part persistence and sprinklings of resilience and sensitivity and compassion.We live in an era of unprecedented digital connection, yet loneliness and isolation continue to rise. Darren Mark, Founder and CEO of hūmNET, has set out to change that. His innovative platform is designed to foster real, meaningful connections through shared moments of focus and empathy. Rather than scrolling endlessly through divisive social media feeds, hūmNET users can create and participate in "hums"—synchronized moments of contemplation, prayer, or reflection—with others across the globe.Darren describes hūmNET as "the worldwide web of empathy," an alternative to traditional social media platforms that often prioritize engagement over well-being. "We've all got these devices in our pockets that promise connection," Darren said. "And yet, with the loneliness epidemic and isolation, we feel less connected than ever. hūmNET is really looking to solve the problem of how we help people feel connected more deeply."At the heart of hūmNET is a simple but powerful experience. Users can create a hum—a designated time when they and others focus their thoughts on a common theme. Participants see glowing beacons on a map, visualizing who is joining them in that moment. A gentle vibration increases as more people join, reinforcing the sense of collective presence."Imagine my daughter, standing outside in the cold during a climate protest, wondering if anyone else cares. Now, she can open hūmNET and see that 87,000 others are thinking about climate change with her," Darren explained. "That's super empowering."hūmNET is raising capital through regulation crowdfunding on Funding Hope, a platform aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This strategic choice reflects the company's mission-driven approach, allowing its users to participate not just in the platform but in its growth and success. "There's something so organically intrinsic about what hūmNET is and raising money from the crowd," Darren noted. "It aligns perfectly with our mission."In a world craving genuine connection, hūmNET offers a hopeful vision for the future—one where technology enhances empathy rather than eroding it. Darren's passion for building a more connected, compassionate world is evident, and with the support of a like-minded community, hūmNET has the potential to transform the way we engage with one another online.tl;dr:* hūmNET, founded by Darren Mark, is an innovative platform designed to foster real, meaningful connections through shared moments of focus and empathy.* Darren shared how his past experiences in tech, marketing, and empathy-building shaped hūmNET's unique approach to digital connection.* The company is raising capital via regulation crowdfunding on Funding Hope to align with its mission-driven approach.* Darren discussed his superpower of fearless initiative, highlighting bold actions that have led to pivotal opportunities.* The episode concluded with practical advice on cultivating courage, persistence, and human connection to drive positive change.How to Develop Audacity to Act As a SuperpowerDarren describes his superpower as a combination of fearlessness, persistence, resilience, sensitivity, and compassion. At its core, however, his defining strength is courage—the audacity to take bold actions others might hesitate to attempt."I don't know if it's fearlessness or stupidity, but I've always just rolled up my sleeves and figured things out," Darren shared. His approach to challenges involves diving in headfirst, fueled by a belief in his mission and an unshakable determination to make an impact.One story exemplifies this superpower: While running a Kickstarter campaign for a previous startup, Darren realized he wasn't gaining enough traction. Determined to change that, he took a leap of faith—literally. Spotting billionaire investor Mark Cuban on the streets of Brooklyn Heights, Darren seized the moment. He grabbed his product, ran up to Cuban, and attempted to engage him. While Cuban didn't personally respond, Darren's effort wasn't wasted. His flyer landed in the hands of Cuban's limo driver, which eventually led to an invitation to pitch on Shark Tank.Darren's experience provides key lessons for developing fearlessness as a personal strength:* Act Quickly on Opportunities – When an opportunity presents itself, hesitation can mean missing out. Darren's success often stems from his willingness to seize the moment.* Embrace Rejection as a Stepping Stone – Facing rejection is part of the process. Darren has learned that persistence often turns initial failures into eventual victories.* Believe in Your Mission – Conviction in one's purpose fuels the courage to take risks, even when the outcome is uncertain.* Be Willing to Learn and Adapt – Every experience, whether successful or not, provides valuable insights that can be applied in the future.* Leverage Human Connection – People appreciate sincerity and determination. Approaching others with respect and authenticity makes bold actions more likely to succeed.By following Darren's example and advice, you can make fearlessness a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileDarren Mark (he/him):Founder & CEO, hūmNETAbout hūmNET: Loneliness is a staggering issue affecting millions. Amid our rapid technological advancements, individuals are more isolated than ever. Enter hūmNET—a beacon of human connection. This platform isn't just an app, it's a movement to convert emotional isolation into collective power.THE PROBLEM:In the US alone, the cost of loneliness is a staggering $106 Billion annually. Yet pervasive loneliness remains unaddressed. How is it that in one of the wealthiest nations on Earth, we still find ourselves disconnected and yearning for genuine connection? It's time to confront this empathy deficit head-on.THE SOLUTION:hūmNET offers hope by transforming solitude into solidarity. Our easy-to-use platform bridges gaps through real-time, purpose-driven gatherings—humns—that become glowing beacons of connection. Whether you're seeking support or offering your presence, hūmNET empowers users to weave a worldwide web of empathy.Website: humnet.live/funding-hopeX/Twitter Handle: @humnet9Company Facebook Page: fb.com/humnet.liveInstagram Handle:@humnet.live/Other URL: invest.fundinghope.com/offering/humnetBiographical Information: Darren is a purpose-driven entrepreneur with a proven track record of leadership, having successfully guided conscious brands to success. Passionate about the intersection of technology, empathy, and creative innovation, Darren is dedicated to revolutionizing human connection and mental well-being through hūmNET. His vision for the platform is to create shared micro-gatherings where people can come together in meaningful ways, from grief to gratitude, while fostering global impact and raising awareness for critical social issues.Before founding hūmNET, Darren served as VP & Creative Director for Tree-Free Greetings, where he built the best-selling sustainable greeting card line in Whole Foods, as well as creating an "empathy database"—a collection of thousands of personal stories about how people wish to be acknowledged. This work inspired the creation of hūmNET, a platform designed to address the challenges of human connection.X/Twitter Handle: @darrenwmarkPersonal Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/darren.mark.338/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenmark/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/h%C5%ABmnet/Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Health Care Originals, Arcade Therapeutics and Ecotone Renewables. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.* Special Live Episode of Superpowers for Good Show on e360tv with Jonathan Cohen, CEO of 20/20 GeneSystems, at 6:30 PM Eastern Time (3:30 PM Pacific). Watch live. Ask the CEO questions and see them answered on TV. Tune in here.* Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on February 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.* SuperCrowdHour, February 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe will be leading a session on "Calculating Your Funding Needs," providing essential guidance for entrepreneurs and impact-driven businesses to determine the right amount to raise for sustainable growth. Whether you're preparing for your first crowdfunding campaign or planning to scale, this is a must-attend! Don't miss it!* Superpowers for Good Live Pitch for Q1-25, March 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET. The application window for the 1st quarter live pitch event is now open. Apply here.* SuperCrowdLA: we're going to be live in Santa Monica, California, May 1-3. Plan to join us for a major, in-person event focused on scaling impact. Sponsored by Digital Niche Agency, ProActive Real Estate and others. This will be a can't-miss event. Has your business been impacted by the recent fires? Apply now for a chance to receive one of 10 free tickets to SuperCrowdLA on May 2nd and 3rd and gain the tools to rebuild and grow!Community Event Calendar* Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Portsmouth, NH - February 11 at 4:00 PM ET* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Denver, CO - February 12th at 4:30 PM MT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Seattle, WA - February 13th at 5:00 PM PT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Salt Lake City, UT - February 17th at 4:30 PM MT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in Los Angeles, CA - February 19th at 5:00 PM PT* Kingscrowd Meet Up in West Hartford, CT - February 24th at 5:30 PM ET* Capital Raise Strategies for Purpose Driven Enterprises, hosted by PathLight Law, February 25 at 1:00 PM ET.* Kingscrowd Meet UP in San Francisco, CA - February 27th at 5:30 PM PT* Igniting Community Capital to Build Outdoor Recreation Communities, Crowdfund Better, Thursdays, March 20 & 27, April 3 & 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM ET.* NC3 Changing the Paradigm: Mobilizing Community Investment Funds, March 7, 2025* Asheville Neighborhood Economics, April 1-2, 2-25.* Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:* Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefitting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. Learn more here.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 9,000+ members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Dr. Alessi begins by expressing gratitude to his listeners and discussing topics such as the history of forensic medicine, the impact of Polio, and the development of its vaccine. He welcomes Dr. Charles Cavo, Chief Medical Officer at Pounds Transformation in West Hartford, to discuss health and nutrition, including healthy eating habits, the evolution of diets, weight loss strategies, and the use of medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. They also explore staying committed to New Year's resolutions, understanding biomarkers like insulin and their role in diet regulation, the impact of processed and ultra-processed foods, and the importance of fat metabolism in maintaining overall health and nutrition.

In this episode, Host Mary Donohue talks to Griffin Dunne, actor, producer and director and now New York Times best-selling author about his family memoir The Friday Afternoon Club. His Hartford to Hollywood family includes generations of writers, movie producers, journalists, and actors including his father Dominick Dunne, uncle John Gregory Dunne, and aunt Joan Didion.   This prominent family dynasty has part of its roots in Irish-American Connecticut, coming from Ireland to Derby and Hartford. Irish Catholics, unwelcome in Protestant Connecticut from the jump in the 1820s, nevertheless made Connecticut  home. In this episode, Dunne shares stories about family figures such as Hartford's Dominick Burns, a self-made man who immigrated from Ireland at age 11 and became a business owner and bank president. And Dr. Edwin Dunne, a Harvard-trained surgeon, who was the grandson of an Irish immigrant and the son of a machinist at the Farrell Foundry and Machine Company in Ansonia. And we don't forget the Hollywood part of the story either with Dunne's vivid memories of his father's life as a movie producer and crime journalist!   Our thanks again to Griffin Dunne for joining us for this episode. His book is available at your favorite bookstore or on Amazon.   The new Hartford Public Library Park Street at the Lyric Branch is located at 603 Park Street. The building that housed the Park Street Trust Company where Dominick Burns served as co-founder and president is located at 617 Park Street, on the southwest corner of Park and Broad Streets.   The grave monument company that is mentioned is Beij, Williams and Zito-still in business. John Zito, Jr. was a sculptor as well as a partner in the cemetery monument company. Their website is here: https://fineartstone.com/companyhistory/   If you want to learn more about Connecticut's Irish-American history and landmarks, go to the website of the Connecticut Irish-American Historical Society here: http://www.ctirishhistory.org/website/publish/about/index.php?About-Us-2   ------------------------------------------------ To celebrate reaching 200 episodes, we're asking listeners to donate $20 a month or $200 annually to help us continue to bring you new episodes every two weeks. It's easy to set up a monthly donation on the Connecticut Explored website at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/gratingthenutmeg/ We appreciate your support in any amount! Subscribe to get your copy of our beautiful magazine Connecticut Explored delivered to your mailbox or your inbox-subscribe at  https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/connecticut-explored Our current issue is on food-find out where to get the best ice cream sundaes in West Hartford.   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at https://www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky.   Follow host Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at WeHa Sidewalk Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!  

We did it!!  This is our 200th episode of Grating the Nutmeg! Thanks to our listeners, we have travelled across the state during every time period to bring you vivid, fascinating stories from our state's history. Become a podcast subscriber to get notified every time there's a new episode!   During this holiday season, it seemed like the perfect time to bring you the story of Connecticut's biggest toymaker!    Of all the toys that are enshrined in the National Toy of Fame, two stand out as having solid Connecticut connections, the Cabbage Patch doll and the Erector Set. In this episode, we're going to find out how A.C. Gilbert, a Yale educated doctor, became a millionaire with an idea he got while riding the Metro North train from New Haven to New York City. His construction toy, the Erector Set, sold in the millions and helped to educate generations of scientists and engineers. He came up with dozens of best-selling toys that were all manufactured at his factory in New Haven, Connecticut. We'll also interview Walter Zawalich, Gilbert Trains Curator, at the Eli Whitney Museum about their holiday Gilbert train show. Co-host Patrick O'Sullivan will share his information on 1965's James Bond slot car toy that helped to push the company into closing.   Much of today's information comes from the book The Man Who Changed How Boys and Toys Were Made, The Life and Times of A.C. Gilbert, the Man Who Saved Christmas by Bruce Watson and the website of the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden, Connecticut. The Whitney Museum collects and studies the products and legacy of A.C. Gilbert and his company.   Find out more here: https://www.eliwhitney.org/museum/-gilbert-project/-man/a-c-gilbert-scientific-toymaker-essays-arts-and-sciences-october   The information on the Eli Whitney Train Show is here: https://www.eliwhitney.org/exhibitions/train-display-2024-25   Other museums with train shows: Connecticut River Museum https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/steve-cryans-31st-annual-train-show/   Wilton Historical Society https://wiltonhistorical.org/events/great-train-holiday-show/   To get information about how to  visit Erector Square, the A.C.Gilbert Factory complex now adaptively reused as artist studios, go to their website at https://erectorsquarestudios.com/   -------------------------------------------------------   To celebrate reaching 200 episodes, we're asking listeners to donate $20 a month or $200 annually to help us continue to bring you new episodes every two weeks. It's easy to set up a monthly donation on the Connecticut Explored website at ctexplored.org    Click the donate button at the top and look for the Grating the Nutmeg link. We appreciate your support! Subscribe to get your copy of our beautiful magazine Connecticut Explored delivered to your mailbox or your inbox-subscribe at  https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/connecticut-explored Our current issue is on food-find out where to get the best ice cream sundaes in West Hartford.   This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at https://www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky.   Follow host Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at WeHa Sidewalk Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!      

Dr. Alessi discusses men's health and the impact of noisy work environments on hearing, emphasizing the importance of diagnosing and treating hearing loss, including the use of hearing aids and proactive measures. He also interviews Father Rick Frechette, a West Hartford native and Catholic priest who has been living and working in Haiti since 1987, highlighting his humanitarian efforts. Additionally, Dr. Alessi speaks with Dr. Gabe D'Amato, a urologist at the Men's Health Institute at Trinity Health of New England, about men's health topics such as urinary tract issues, prostate cancer, urinary frequency in both men and women, kidney stones, and prevention tips.

On episode 251, Emily welcomes Dr. Amy Marschall, a clinical psychologist focused on trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming care. They talk about the transition from traditional therapy models to neurodiversity affirming approaches, and the importance of lived experience and self-diagnosis in mental health care. They talk about the challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals in accessing care, particularly in rural areas. The path to neurodiversity-affirming care involves the need for some clinicians to unlearn practices that we now understand could be harmful. Emily and Amy also talk about the significance of community support in finding the right clinician, as well as the broader implications of neurodiversity affirming practices in daily life. Takeaways The traditional expert-client model can be unhelpful in the world of neurodiversity. Lived experience is helpful in understanding mental health needs. Self-diagnosis is a valid and necessary option for many. Inappropriate therapy practices can lead to trauma that complicates healing. Telehealth can improve access to care, especially in rural areas. Community visibility is helpful to neurodiversity-affirming clinicians. Get your podcast swag just in time for the holiday season! Clinicians, check out our courses, which can help you move toward a more neurodiversity-affirming therapy environment. Also, consider joining our Therapist Hub, which will open for new members soon! The Neurodiversity Podcast is available on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and you can also join our private Facebook group. For more information go to NeurodiversityPodcast.com. Dr. Amy Marschall earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut, in 2015. She completed her pre-doctoral internship through the National Psychology Training Consortium (Central Region) and her post-doctoral residency at Family Psychological Center, PA, in Harrison, Arkansas. Dr. Marschall has been a licensed psychologist since 2016 and currently owns a private practice, RMH-Therapy, where she provides therapy primarily to children and adolescents, and psychological evaluations. Her clinical specializations include trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming care, rural mental health, and telemental health. BACKGROUND READING Amy's website Facebook

  In the mid-20th century, Hartford's G. Fox and Co. was one of the most successful family-owned department stores in the United States. Today, many Connecticans have fond memories of visiting G. Fox at the holiday season -- marvelling at the Christmas Village atop the marquee and meeting Santa in Toyland. In this episode, Natalie Belanger and Jen Busa of the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History talk about the history of the store, owner Beatrice Fox Auerbach's commitment to customer service, and the holiday traditions that so many customers still remember.    You'll hear snippets from oral histories conducted in the 2000s by the Stave Group for the Connecticut Museum. Transcripts and audio files of these oral histories are available at the CT Digital Archive, a collaborative member organization that supports digital preservation and access for all Connecticut's people. The voices you heard today were those of Ann Uccello,  Bruce Blawie, Ruth Blawie, Betty Jane Ladd, Bruce Stave, and Fanny Raptopolous.   Want to try making the Date Nut Bread that Jen and Natalie made for this episode? Here's the recipe, as published in the Hartford Courant February 26, 2009.   G. FOX & CO.'S DATE NUT BREAD RECIPE 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup sugar 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs, well beaten 2 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon vanilla Grease a 9-by-5-inch pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place dates and sugar in a large mixing bowl. In a saucepan, combine the water and shortening and simmer until shortening is melted. Pour over dates and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly. Stir mix ingredients with a wooden spoon, not an electric mixer. Add eggs, beating well. Combine dry ingredients. Stir into date mixture until well blended. Batter may be slightly lumpy. Add walnuts and vanilla. Turn batter into greased loaf pan and bake one hour until center of loaf springs back when touched. Cool thoroughly before removing from pan.   Image credit: G. Fox 1969 holiday catalogue, CMCH collection 2020.57.25   Hear more about how G. Fox intergrated their workforce on Grating the Nutmeg episode 73 Dept Stores, G. Fox and the Black Freedom Movement. Listen here: https://gratingthenutmeg.libsyn.com/73-dept-stores-gfox-and-the-black-freedom-movement     ---------------------------------   To celebrate reaching 200 episodes, we're asking listeners to donate $20 a month or $200 annually to help us continue to bring you new episodes every two weeks. It's easy to set up a monthly donation on the Connecticut Explored website at ctexplored.org    Click the donate button at the top and look for the Grating the Nutmeg link. We appreciate your support! Subscribe to get your copy of our beautiful magazine Connecticut Explored delivered to your mailbox or your inbox-subscribe at  https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/connecticut-explored Our current issue is on food-find out our recommendation for the best ice cream sundaes in West Hartford!  ----------------------------------------- This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Natalie Belanger and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at www.highwattagemedia.com/   Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram , Threads, and BlueSky.   Follow host Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram: @WeHaSidewalkHistorian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!    

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #119 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends for The Second Annual Hot Wings Challenge Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness. It was great to talk and eat hot wings with my good #friends, Avi, Jorge and Chris. We talked about: Our fundraising efforts (minute 1) Podcast sponsors (minute 2) Float 41, our newest podcast sponsor (minute 3) #BeAGoodFriend and subscribe (minute 5) Round 1: Hot Ones Buffalo Sauce (minute 6) Fowl Play made the wings (minute 8) Conan O'Brien on Hot Ones (minute 10) Upcoming Events (minute 14) Best of West Hartford (minute 17) Round 2: Pink Elephant Hot Sauce (minute 19) Questions Game (minute 22) Special guest, Allie (minute 26) Should Paul Rudd be on money? (minute 29) Concerts : First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 34) Round 3: Melinda's Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce (minute 39) How to read a label with ingredients? (minute 42) The “What Happened First?” Game (minute 44) “Family Feud” Game (minute 46) Round 4: Da Bomb Beyond Insanity Hot Sauce (minute 49) “Movie Taglines” Game (minute 52) Shout out to Colleen, episode #67 (minute 55) Closing remarks (minute 56) “MORE MILK!” - Jorge (minute 57) Podcast Sponsors: Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com Float 41 - www.float41.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

Note: This episode contains strong language. Griffin Dunne is Jack Goodman in John Landis' classic horror-comedy An American Werewolf in Londonand Paul Hackett in Martin Scorsese's After Hours and Loudon Trout in the Madonna-starring screwball comedy Who's That Girl. He's Uncle Nicky on This Is Us and Professor Dudenoff on Only Murders in the Building and Dr. Alon Parfit on Succession and Sylvére on I Love Dick. He produced After Hours and Running on Empty and Once Around. He directed Practical Magic and Addicted to Love and the documentary Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold. His father was the journalist and novelist and movie producer Dominick Dunne. His aunt and uncle were the journalists and novelists and screenwriters Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne. His sister was the actress Dominique Dunne. His grandfather was a famous heart surgeon from West Hartford, Connecticut. Last week, we recorded a conversation with Griffin Dunne on stage at The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford. It's a lot about that complicated, sometimes tragic, often hilarious family. And it's about movies and TV and writing. And Hartford. This hour: Griffin Dunne. GUEST: Griffin Dunne: An actor, producer, and director and the author of The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CT GOP trying to hold two seats in increasingly blue Fairfield County; Democrats looking for gains. West Hartford community mourns Israelis one year after Hamas attack on October 7

Chuck and Roxy are back and sadly NOT better than ever as they are still running into major sound problems while separated. They do however trudge on and open with a quick tribute to Dame Maggie Smith and some TV talk. Next it's time to "Meet the Littles" as our hosts welcome Jonathan Scriven to the podcast. (19:00) We had a great time chatting with him until we got to the peanut butter on pancakes section. TWITTER: @cjscriven INSTAGRAM: @jonathanscriven Then our hosts close out the show with this week's Friday 5 from Jennifer Korpik (Episode 316) and your emails and notes! (51:00) SONG: "Man Who Fell to Earth" by Amanda Easton amandaeaston.com IG: @amanda_easton_singer  JINGLE: Tony Loves the Moon - A parody of a song by Frank Sinatra - Fly Me to the Moon.Recorded by lee gordon in West Hartford, CT / Boynton Beach, FLRecorded: 03/30/2020  Released: 03/30/2020  First aired: unaired Podcast Website - www.loyallittlespod.com   Podcast Email - WTFCPODNET@GMAIL.COM Twitter:@loyallittlespod Instagram: @theloyallittlespodcast PODCAST LOGO DESIGN by Eric Londergan www.redbubble.com Search: ericlondergan or copy and paste this link! https://www.redbubble.com/people/ericlondergan/shop --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/loyallittles/support

Sarah from West Hartford went on a great first date. She met up with a guy at a winery and had a wonderful time. She's being ghosted and wants to know why. 

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #115 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Victor Gonzalez.  It was great to talk with my #friend, Victor!  Victor is the Branch Manager of NBT Bank in West Hartford and founder of the nonprofit organization, Ties that Tie  We talked about: NBT Bank (minute 1) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a Branch Manager (minute 2) Victor earned “Young Professional of the Year” Award (minute 5) NBT Bank's donation to Friends of Feeney at their Ribbon Cutting (minute 8) What makes Deb a good #friend? (minute 11) The West Hartford Chamber of Commerce (minute 18) Best of West Hartford Dancing with the Stars (minute 23) Victor's favorite restaurant (minute 29) Mr. Maurice Mosley  (minute 32) Chamber Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 35) Chief Riddick (minute 37) Upcoming events (minute 41) Avi Smith-Rapaport (minute 44) Eric from AMP Radio (minute 46) Crown Market (minute 48) Rose Wise from Kingsbury School (minute 51) Victor and Feeney were neighbors in Waterbury (minute 55) Victor's favorite teacher (minute 1.00) Granville Academy (minute 1.02) Ties that Tie (minute 1.04) MJ from Daswani Clothiers (minute 1.08) New swag (minute 1.11) The 3rd Annual Friends of Feeney Golf Tournament  (minute 1.13) CT Makerspace (minute 1.16) Closing remarks (minute 1.18) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

EPISODE 407 - Kathryn Betts Adams - The Pianist's Only Daughter - A MemoirAbout the authorKathryn Betts Adams, MSW, PhD grew up in St. Paul. Minnesota and now lives in West Hartford, Connecticut. After a decade of clinical social work practice in mental health, nursing home, and substance abuse settings, she served on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she taught social work practice with adults and older adults and received tenure in 2011. She has published over 40 research papers about family caregiving, geriatric depression, loneliness, and other aging-related topics. In recent years, she has written popular essays about aging and caregiving and her recent memoir about caring for her parents. Kathryn and her husband have two grown children, one grandson, and two cats. Book: The Pianist's Only Daughter: A Memoiris a frank, humorous, and poignant exploration of aging in an aging expert's own family. Kathryn Betts Adams was the only daughter of colorful and talented parents: her mother, an English scholar and poet, and her father, a concert pianist and music professor. Their dramatic emotional lives, marital instability, and eventual break-up provided the backdrop for her 1960s and ‘70s youth.Nearly thirty years after they were divorced, her newly single father and her never-remarried mother, by then diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, have reconciled and decided to live together again. As her mother's condition deteriorates, Kathryn has to step in to help manage her care. Despite her expertise as a gerontological social worker, she finds that old family dynamics and disappointing limitations to available services for older adults make every care decision a difficult one. In the face of sometimes overwhelming responsibility, Kathryn marshals available resources to help her parents maintain their quality of life and unique humanity despite the relentless effects of time and chronic illness.Grounded in insights about health and mental health, The Pianist's Only Daughter touches on universal themes of aging, parent-child relationships, artistic expression, love, and loss through the intimate story of one family.~~~**A Winner of the 2024 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Spring Competition in the non-fiction, memoir genre.**"It's both a beautiful narrative history of your/our parents' era and creative life, as well as the bittersweet, difficult decline of our loved ones and the challenges of caregiving all at once. Brava!" ~Ginger McKnight-Chavers, Author of In the Heart of Texas: A Novelhttps://www.kathrynbettsadams.com/___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Support the Show.___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/

“That's my job: to take the foundation of what they have – love of singing and basic vocal technique – and then just refine it, to challenge them to start being more musical artists themselves. I personally do a lot of giving the kids choices: ‘If it's not in the music, how do we want to sing this? What are your thoughts?' We listen, we reflect. I really want them to have ownership of what we're doing.”Karla McClain (she/her) is a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent/Young Adulthood Music in her 24th year of teaching. Currently, she teaches Choir and General Music at Illing Middle School in Manchester, CT. Prior to teaching in Manchester, Karla taught at Irving A. Robbins Middle School and East Farms Elementary in Farmington, CT, in West Hartford, CT and Hilliard, OH. She also is the former director of the Canticum Choir of the Connecticut Children's Chorus at the Hartt School of Music, Community Division. Karla is also an active staff member at Laurel Music Camp in Plymouth, Connecticut. Karla is an active presenter and clinician and has presented for state, regional, and national conferences. Her choirs have been Featured Showcase Ensembles for the CMEA State Conference. Karla has served on the Diversity Initiatives Committee of CT-ACDA and was the Co-Chair of Middle School Repertoire and Resources. She is a past member of the Professional Development Committee for CMEA. She is a frequent adjudicator for Regionals and All-State. As a performer, she has remained active by singing as a soloist and section leader, currently with the South Church Chancel Choir in New Britain. She has also performed in several musical theater groups. Karla received her Bachelor of Music in education from Ohio Wesleyan University, and her Master of Science in Music Education from Central Connecticut State University. In 2021, she was selected as the CT- ACDA Choral Director of the Year. She has a passion for using music technology and global music to engage students. She lives in Cromwell, CT with her husband and 2 children.To get in touch with Karla, you can find her on Instagram (@karlachips) or Twitter (@karlachips).Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #113 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Patti Albee. It was great to talk with my #friend, Patti!  Patti is the administrator of the “Neighbors and friends in West Hartford” Facebook page.   We talked about: Patti's inspiration to start the “Neighbors and friends of West Hartford” Facebook page (minute 1) 3 questions required to join the page (minute 2) Business promotions (minute 5) Posts and comments (minute 7) Page rules (minute 8) Rules about posting about pets (minute 11) Past podcast guests (minute 14) Co-administrators of the page (minute 15) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being the page administrator (minute 16.30) Page Posts: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 18) Ashley (from Rita's Italian Ice) is a good #friend (minute 24) Patti's four children (minute 26) Who's dog pooped on the sidewalk? (minute 29) The importance of anonymous posts (minute 31) Upcoming events (minute 33) WeHa or West Hartford? (minute 36) Patti's favorite teacher (minute 37.30) 3 out of 4 of Patti's children are teachers (minute 40) Dr. Nancy DePalma (minute 44) Patti's parents were both teachers (minute 48) Patti's favorite pizza (minute 52) Patti's favorite restaurants (minute 54) What makes Helen a good #friend? (minute 55) Top ten foods to avoid (minute 1.00) Questions for Feeney (minute 1.02) Recommendations (minute 1.05) Closing remarks (minute 1.07) Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

Lindsay from West Hartford went on a magical first date. She had a great time and doesn't understand why she's being ghosted. 

Recorded live during ICSC in Las Vegas, this episode of the Matthews Mentality Podcast features Brad Hutensky, CEO of Hutensky Capital Partners. Kyle asks Brad about his journey in real estate, from his roots in West Hartford, Connecticut to overseeing transactions for more than 30 million square feet across 29 states. Brad shares insider lessons on how to navigate the market, the importance of staying physically healthy, and what it's like working with family. Brad and Kyle also cover broader themes of leadership, reputation, and making a meaningful career.

Fools and wise man, come hither! This summer's day program of Where We Live will dedicate an hour to the master of comedy and tragedy alike, Sir William Shakespeare. Outdoor productions of William Shakespeare's plays go back to well…the time of William Shakespeare! And every summer this tradition comes alive on stages across Connecticut. Today, we talk about Shakespeare in the park, the common and even - the sound! We're joined by thespians across the state staging productions of this iconic playwright.  GUESTS: James Bundy: Dean and Artistic Director of the David Geffen School of Drama and Yale Repertory Theatre Laura Sheehen: Co-founder of Capital Classics Theatre Company in Hartford Aaron Simms: Managing and Producing Director of Shakespeare on the Sound in Norwalk, Connecticut Theater companies featured in this broadcast, including summer 2024 productions: Shakespeare on the Sound - Norwalk June 12- June 30: Romeo and Juliet, Pinkney Park, Rowayton, CT Breakdancing Shakespeare - Hartford Stage June 17 – July 27: Hartford Stage Capital Classics - Hartford July 10 – August 4: The Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival will feature two full-length productions of Hamlet and The Taming of the Shrew — outdoors — on the campus of the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford. Shakesperience - Litchfield Hills (Washington Depot, CT) August 7-11: Romeo and Juliet, River Walk Pavilion, Washington Depot, CT (Free Admission) Elm Shakespeare - New Haven August 16 – Sunday, Sept 1: Richard III, Edgerton Park, New Haven (Free Admission) Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theatre - Middletown Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just in time for your summer vacation, an hour about beach reads. We look at how the term came to be, get some beach read recommendations, and even hear a case against reading on the beach. GUESTS:  Meghan Hayden: Owner of River Bend Bookshop, which has locations in Glastonbury and West Hartford, Connecticut Andrew Limbong: Reporter for NPR's Culture Desk and Host of NPR's Book of the Day podcast  Donna Harrington-Lueker: Professor in the Department of English, Communications, and Media at Salve Regina University. She is author of Books for Idle Hours: Nineteenth-Century Publishing and the Rise of Summer Reading Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Connecticut, there are LGBTQ community centers in New Haven, Norwalk and, most recently, Bridgeport. There have also been recent efforts to launch a queer hub in West Hartford. These spaces are important for community, safety, resources, and even are associated with reduced suicide risk among LGBTQ youth, according to the Trevor Project. Connecticut Public reported on the New Haven Pride Center's move to a larger location in January. They say this will allow them to offer more community resources. This hour, we hear from Juancarlos Soto, executive director of the New Haven Pride Center. We'll also hear from a researcher who has measured the importance of these community hubs, and the resources they offer. Plus, we get an update on the policies protecting and restricting LGBTQ rights in the U.S. from The 19th's LGBTQ+ reporter Orion Rummler. GUESTS: Orion Rummler: LGBTQ+ Reporter, The 19th Juancarlos Soto: Executive Director, New Haven Pride Center Dr. Dani Chiaramonte: Associate Research Scientist, Yale LGBTQ Mental Health Initiative Where We Live is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pro-Palestinian protestors disrupted Governor Lamont's speech in West Hartford today. SUNY Stony Brook's president will become president of Yale. Wrong-way collisions in Connecticut are on the rise. The NYCLU is suing the state over the Sexual Assault Reform Act. And a Shelter Island music program celebrates its 31st summer season!

0:00 ... Hello and Welcome ... Bruce introduces the co-hosts 0:41 ... Bet OnLine live commercial read 1:45 ... Show #106 honors Celtics great Bill Russell and we segue into a tribute to Bill Walton 2:54 ... World B says Bill was probably the most gifted big man to ever play the game. 4:31 ... Bill was an unbelievably good passer and was one of the four best passing bigs of all time along woth Nikola Jokic, Arvydas Sabonis, and Domantas Sabonis. 6:12 ... Bruce reflects on his friendship with Bill and his memory of having lunch one day with Bill and running into the late Manute Bol in West Hartford, Connecticut. 8:21 ... The Celtics finished off the Pacers on Monday night to complete the four game sweep and advance to the NBA Finals. 9:46 ... Bruce was very happy to see Jaylen Brown win the Larry Bird Award as Eastern Conference Finals MVP.  Brown's all around game was on full display in the series. 11:55 .... World B had kind words for Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla, but feels Mazzulla is unfairly criticized and has done a great job. 13:29 ... Bruce points out that the Celtics' combined record is 76-20 (64-18 regular season and 12-2 in the playoffs).  And Bruce points out how silly the critics can be when they bash the Celtics for their so called easy path to the Finals. 17:45 ... Bruce points out how our show had a major influence on the trade that Milwaukee made for Damian Lillard and how it freed up Jrue Holiday to join the Celtics. 21:45 ... The guys preview Tuesday's game #4 between Dallas and Minnesota to see who will meet Boston in the Finals.  World B is exasperated at Minnesota's poor defense in the series against the Mavs.  He also takes the Wolves to task saying "it's not so much what Dallas did to take a 3-0 series lead, it's what Minnesota didn't do." 24:36 ... Anthony Edwards has put up decent numbers against the Mavs, but Karl-Anthony  Towns has been abysmal.  Towns has shot just 3-22 from three point range against the Mavericks. 28:00 ... Bruce cites Towns' numbers in previous rounds as evidence of his decline against Dallas. 28:54 ... Bruce leads a discussion of the Dallas backcourt and has praise for Luka Doncic's improved defense.  World B said Luka in the 4th quarter has been cold blooded. 35:16 .... World B feels that Boston's perimeter defense will be a huge factor against Luka and Kyrie Irving 45:55 ... Game #4 Predictions for Minnesota/Dallas 47:24 .... The guys react to the Cavaliers firing head coach JB Bickerstaff who appeared to get a raw deal after winning 99 games over the past two seasons. 50:33 ... Bruce feels that Cavs management made the Bickerstaff move in order to impress Donovan Mitchell. 51:26 ... Bruce jokes that Since ESPN announcer Doc Rivers took the Bucks job and ESPN announcer JJ Redick looks like the favorite to get the Lakers job, maybe ESPN's Doris Burke will be offered the Cavaliers job. 53:53 ... Final Thoughts ... 54:12 ... Bruce wraps it up and says goodbye TRT 54:33        

Steph from West Hartford went on a great first date. They met up for dinner and drinks and hit it off. She's confused about why she hasn't heard back for a second date. 

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #103 of #FeeneyGolfWithFriends featuring David Souza. It was great to talk and golf with my #friend, David Souza.  Dave is the owner and one of the coaches at GOLFTEC.  860-222-2299 We talked about: Happy 7th Anniversary Cake from Elmwood Pastry Shop (minute 1) 3 Keys (sponsored by West Hartford Lock) to being a great golf coach (minute 2) Dave was born and raised in West Hartford (minute 3.30) He taught 20,000 golf lessons! (minute 5.30) The GOLFTEC Technology (minute 7) The Third Annual Friends of Feeney Charity Golf Tournament (minute 10.30) Mark Moriarty, CEO of First Tee Connecticut (minute 11.30) Golf Lessons: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 13) Earning a degree from the Professional Golf Management Program at FSU  (minute 16) Good qualities of Dave's Mom and Dad (minute 21) 100th Podcast Celebration at Playhouse on Park (minute 23) 102nd Podcast was a Hotdog Competition at Parkville Market (minute 25) Earning 2nd place for our float during the Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade (minute 27) Thanks again to RiseUp Mural and Pink Flamingo for their support (minute 29) Dave's favorite restaurant, Treva and his 4 dinner guests (minute 31) Sit, Start, Bench: FSU, Celtics , Patriots (minute 36) The Fosbury Flop (minute 41) The book, “The Inner Game of Tennis” (minute 44) The six coaches at GOLFTEC (minute 50) Words from Dave's Dad, Bill (minute 52) Feeney's 10 minute coaching lesson from Coach Dave using OptiMotion Technology (minute 53) Click this link below to register for the Third Annual Friends of Feeney Charity Golf Tournament: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/3rd-annual-friends-of-feeney-golf-tournament/details/registration-details Podcast Sponsors:  Donut Crazy - www.donutcrazy.com The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.com West Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.com Keating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.com Goff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.net Parkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.com Luna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menu PeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/friendsoffeeney/support

In episode 52 of Hooked on Creek, Korre Johnson explores the meaning of Silver Jack in three songs by Max Creek and shares his thoughts on what the character represents. Silver Jack is an enigmatic character that appears in the song lyrics of Silver Jack, You Don't Know and Dream. When a person, like Silver Jack, is used as a metaphor in song lyrics, that character can embody emotions and states of mind the songwriter wants to communicate.This episode features the following songs performed live by Max Creek:Silver Jack performed at Katherine Hepburn Art Center in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on December 6, 2019:https://archive.org/details/mc2019-12-06.MaxCreekKatherineHepburnCenterStephenDesJardinsDSBD/04+Silver+Jack.flacSilver Jack performed at The Agora Ballroom in West Hartford, Connecticut, on April 1, 1983:https://archive.org/details/MC1983-04-01.MaxCreekAgoraBallroomWestHartfordTaperJonesCollection/04SilverJack.flacYou Don't Know performed at Lupo's Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 6, 2002:https://archive.org/details/mc2002-10-02.flac16/mc2002-10-02d1t04.flacYou Don't Know performed at The Agora Balroom in West Hartford, Connecticut, on January 31, 1987:https://archive.org/details/MC1987-01-31.TheAgoraBallroomTedDralleVHSCollectionSBD/10YouDontKnow.flacDream performed at The L.I.E. in Binghamton, New York, on November 17, 1991:https://archive.org/details/mc1991-11-17.flac16/mc1991-11-17d1t03.flacDream performed at The Living Room in Providence, Rhode Island, on January 17, 1990:https://archive.org/details/mc1990-01-17.flac16/mc1990-01-17d2t06.flacRead a transcript of this episode on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com/2024/04/episode-52-the-mystery-behind-silver-jack-and-max-creek/If you have feedback or suggestions for future episodes, send a message via the contact link on the Hooked on Creek website:https://hookedoncreek.com

Sean from West Hartford thinks his wife is cheating on him. She spends a lot of time going out with her best friend and he's starting to feel left out. He wants to know if she's cheating. 

Sean from West Hartford thinks his wife is cheating on him. She spends a lot of time going out with her best friend and he's starting to feel left out. He wants to know if she's cheating. 

If I'm not mistaken, it was John Keats who said “A thing of beauty is a joy for ever.” That pretty much sums up Chelsea Clocks. This company is the oldest functioning clock company in the United States, and they make clocks at the highest levels of refinement and luxury. They still make mechanical clocks with their iconic solid brass case. The breadth of their offerings is significant, and they still run a robust repair shop to keep these beautiful timepieces running in top shape. You will find Chelsea clocks on naval and private ships, in homes around the world, and they are even a steadfast presence in the White House.Today on the podcast we have the pleasure of talking with Tony LaChapelle, the President and COO of Chelsea Clocks. In our conversation, we discuss the history of the company, the current structure of their business and production facilities, the nature of the “ship's bell clock”, and how Chelsea has maintained their relevance for more than a century. We even discuss their long relationship with Tiffany & Co. and the production of clocks for their business. If they are good enough for Tiffany, they are certainly good enough for anyone! While we discuss the range of Chelsea's activities, you certainly need to hold one in your hand to appreciate them. When you first feel the literal gravity of these timepieces you will start to understand the difference. Here are a few places to find Chelsea Clocks in person, and more can be found on Chelsea's retail locator.Deprisco Jewelers, Boston, MA (The Dogwatch can personally vouch for this business as we have worked with them for a decade, including a very important ring...); Shreve, Crump, and Low, Boston, MA and Greenwich, CT;  Tiffany and Co. , Boston, MA and New York, NY; Phillips' Clock Shop, Swampscott, MA; F.L. Woods Nautical,  Marblehead, MA; Long's Jewelers, Nashua, NH;  Gorman Clocks.,Tiverton, RI; Lux, Bond and Green Jewelers,  West Hartford, CT; Scully & Scully, New York, NY; Hamilton Jewelers, Princeton, NJ; Maryland Clock Co., Davidsonville, MD; Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Gallery,  Round Pond, ME and Portsmouth, VA;  Henne Jewelers, Pittsburgh, PA; Bluewater Books & Charts, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Fisheries Supply Co., Seattle, WA; Captain's Nautical Supply, Seattle, WA; Land, Sea and Sky, Houston, TX.

Addison McKnight is the pen name for Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells. After over a decade of writing nonfiction, their shared interests in women's emotions and the cultural obsession with perfection sparked an idea for their debut novel, An Imperfect Plan and The Vineyard Remains. With six jobs and six children between them, they wrote their first book on Saturday nights and on the sidelines of their children's games. They reside in West Hartford, Connecticut with their families. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #addisonmcknight #amazonpublishing #apub

Addison McKnight is the pen name for Nicole Moleti and Krista Wells. After over a decade of writing nonfiction, their shared interests in women's emotions and the cultural obsession with perfection sparked an idea for their debut novel, An Imperfect Plan and The Vineyard Remains. With six jobs and six children between them, they wrote their first book on Saturday nights and on the sidelines of their children's games. They reside in West Hartford, Connecticut with their families. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #addisonmcknight #amazonpublishing #apub

Ever wondered about the intricate journey back to one's roots? Join us on The Franciska Show's latest episode as we unravel Darcie's captivating exploration of rediscovering Judaism amidst a backdrop of diverse religious experiences, hidden family heritage, and the changing landscapes of Jewish identity.   About Our Guest: Darcie - whose from birth Hebrew name is Davida Giborah - is a music industry professional, singer, and songwriter. She grew up in West Hartford, Connecticut. She went to Berklee College of Music in Boston and lived there until she made Aliyah in 2015. She was always religious, just not in the way you will expect -- Darcie's story of how she became Observant, and how she discovered the truth about her Mizrachi heritage -- will blow your mind!     The lead singer Daniel Weiss is the student whose parents were killed from Be'eri. HIs father was killed there and his mother was kidnapped by Hamas and then killed in captivity.  Et Ha'Meginah Hazot e Efshar l'Hafsikh    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EP8BRbDiidw&feature=youtu.be   Follow Darcie (Davida) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askdarcie617   Would you like to be a SPONSOR? Would you like to join the Whatsapp Discussion Group? Reach out about new sponsorship opportunities for your brand & organizations - franciskakay@gmail.com Check out www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com for more Jewish Podcasts on our network.  

Welcome to another season of Everybody Needs a Nudge, where we bring you inspiring stories of resilience, determination, and triumph. In this episode, we have the incredible journey of Matt Lazowski, a man whose life has been a testament to the power of using difficulty as a stepping stone. Born and raised in West Hartford, Connecticut, Matt's upbringing was shaped by the experiences of his father, a Holocaust survivor. After enduring the unimaginable, Matt's father found a new life in America, becoming a plumber after spending two years living in the woods. A pivotal mentorship changed Matt's trajectory with high school football coach Frank Robinson, who imparted valuable lessons: Taking his advice to heart, Matt excelled on the football field, playing center and guard while also focusing on the fundamentals of life – where attention to the little things ensures that the big things take care of themselves. His academic journey led him to Syracuse University, where he studied Psychology and TV Production. There, he forged a lifelong friendship with his roommate, Derek. After college, Matt joined his father in the plumbing business, attending tech school at night to become a master plumber. However, life took another turn when he transitioned into the tech industry for transportation and parking. Matt soon ventured into entrepreneurship, creating his own business with a northeast territory and relocating to Sudbury. As 2020 unfolded and the world faced unprecedented challenges, Matt decided it was time for a change. Fueled by the philosophy of "life's too short," he transitioned to a completely different field, entering the world of mortgages at Fairway Mortgage. Today, he stands as a top 10 loan officer for the company and is among the top 1% in the country. Join us in this riveting conversation with Matt Lazowski as he shares his journey of using difficulty as a driving force and embracing the philosophy that "life's too short" to settle for anything less than what makes you truly happy.

Before we go full-speed ahead on 2024, this week on Seasoned, we're listening back to some of our favorite conversations of 2023. You'll hear moments from our episode celebrating local restaurants that have stood the test of time, an Indigenous chef who made James Beard Award history, chefs we're cheering for (always!) and people supporting their communities through food and farming. GUESTS: Frank “Wayne” Stone: Owner of the Glenwood Drive-In in Hamden, Conn. (@Glenwooddrivein) Kelly Ciccone: Daughter of Wayne and owner of Kelly's Cone Connection in Hamden, Conn. (@kellysconeconnection) Joan Paul: Co-owner of The Griswold Inn in Essex, Conn. (@griswoldinn) Aaron Sarwar: Manager of Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan in West Hartford, Conn. (@shishkebabhouse) Angela Sarwar: Assistant Manager of Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan in West Hartford, Conn. Damon “Daye” Sawyer: Executive chef and co-owner of 29 Markle Ct. in Bridgeport, Conn. Reneé Touponce: Executive Chef at Oyster Club and The Port of Call in Mystic, Conn. (@reneetouponce) Rachel Sayet: Indigenous educator and member of the Mohegan Tribe Sherry Pocknett: James Beard Award-winning chef/owner of Sly Fox DenToo. Kristianna Smith and Mike Saraceno: Curators and cultivators of a pick-what-you-need garden in New Britain, Conn. (@ourgardennb) Richard Myers: Horticulturist/farmer and co-founder of Park City Harvest in Bridgeport, Conn. (@park.city.harvest.llc) (@park_harvest) Shawn Joseph: Horticulturist/farmer and co-founder of Park City Harvest in Bridgeport, Conn. Full episodes: CT restaurants that have stood the test of time, plus John Kanell's ‘Preppy Kitchen' Georgia O'Keeffe's recipe collection, local chef Damon Sawyer, plus Prince Abou's Butchery Chef Reneé Touponce's innovative approach to seafood, local clam shacks, and fish hunter Valentine Thomas Chefs Sherry Pocknett and 'Diasporican' author Illyanna Maisonet make James Beard Award history A gutsy talk about fermented food. Plus, big plans for Small State Chef Rahanna Bisseret Martinez + a personal approach to community gardening The farmers behind Park City Harvest, plus CT Wine Country This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Meg Dalton, Tagan Engel, Stephanie Stender, Katrice Claudio, Meg Fitzgerald, and Sabrina Herrera. (Emily Charash was a producer on the full episode of CT Restaurants that have stood the test of time) Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email: seasoned@ctpublic.org. Seasoned is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I'm joined by Liz Scott, co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Liz shares the inspiring story of her daughter, Alex, who started a lemonade stand to raise funds for her hospital which evolved into a foundation that has raised over $300 million for pediatric cancer research. Liz discusses the challenges of dealing with her daughter's illness, the importance of honesty when delivering bad news to children, and the power of small actions in making a difference. She also offers advice on dealing with difficult situations and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and seeking support.The Lemonade Stand that Could: Liz shared the story of her daughter, Alex, who turned a simple lemonade stand into a beacon of hope, raising over $1 million during her lifetime for pediatric cancer research. Today, the foundation has raised over $300 million, a testament to the power of one small girl's dream.The Power of Honesty: Liz and I discussed the challenges of delivering bad news to children, especially when it involves their own health. Liz's approach? Be truthful, straightforward, and mindful of not causing unnecessary pain. It's a delicate balance, but one that respects the child's understanding and resilience.Facing Challenges Head-On: Liz offered some sage advice on dealing with difficult situations. Acknowledge your feelings, think about what you can do to improve the situation, and don't be afraid to seek support. Remember, it's okay to take time to process and heal.Small Actions, Big Impact: Liz emphasized that everyone can make a difference. Whether it's hosting a lemonade stand, donating, or participating in events, your actions can create a ripple effect in changing the lives of children with cancer.The Power of Unity: The success of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is a testament to the power of community. Together, we can create positive change and make a difference in the world.I hope Liz's heartwarming story inspires you as much as it did me. Remember, no matter what life throws at you, there's always a way to turn lemons into lemonade. Thank you so much to her for joining us on Flourish or Fold this week and for sharing the foundation's work. It's a powerful reminder of the impact of unity and community in creating positive change. o action is too small, and together, we can make a difference.Stay tuned for more inspiring conversations!To learn more about Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and how you can contribute and get involved: ttps://www.alexslemonade.org and on Instagram @alexslemonade Here are some highlights of the episode to look forward to:The first lemonade stand (00:05:31): The story of Alex's first lemonade stand, where she raised $2000 and realized the impact she could make.Moving to Philadelphia and starting again (00:08:14): Alex moves to Philadelphia and continues her lemonade stand tradition, raising even more money and gaining media attention.The lemonade stand in memory of her friend Theresa (00:10:02): Alex holds a lemonade stand in memory of her friend Theresa, raising over $12000 and receiving donations and letters from across the country.The Lemonade Stand (00:11:00): Liz Scott discusses the inspiration behind Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and how her daughter, Alex, started a lemonade stand to raise money for pediatric cancer research.Delivering Difficult News (00:12:12): Liz talks about the challenge of telling Alex about her friend's passing and how she navigated the conversation as a parent.Turning Grief into Action (00:13:20): Liz shares how Alex responded to the news of her friend's death by deciding to do her lemonade stand and donate the money to fund cancer research.The first lemonade stand (00:23:35): Liz Scott discusses the story of the first lemonade stand and how the community in West Hartford, Connecticut showed up to support the cause.Facing hard things and seeking guidance (00:24:46): The host asks Liz for advice on how to face difficult situations and receive news that feels overwhelming or impossible.Honoring Alex's legacy and current work of the foundation (00:34:33): Liz talks about how Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation is honoring Alex's legacy and funding pediatric cancer research on a large scale.The Story Behind Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (00:35:36): Liz Scott discusses the foundation's mission and the story behind its creation, including how Alex wanted to help all kids with cancer, not just herself.Progress in Pediatric Cancer Research (00:36:37): Liz talks about the progress made in pediatric cancer research, including increased survival rates and previously incurable kids being cured through clinical trials.Opportunities to Get Involved with Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (00:39:47): Liz shares various ways for people to get involved with the foundation, such as hosting a lemonade stand, participating in events, and making donations.

Rants continue as we learn about a new hate crime in the West Hartford schools. Then, we talk with an expert on China about why all of a sudden that country is acting friendly with ours. He is Weifeng Zhong from the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.

Dr. Kristin Leitterman, a solo artist of oboe and voice, defies modern convention, bringing exciting and unusual programs to audiences. She has performed compositions employing both oboe and voice that she commissioned from Michael-Thomas Foumai, Jason Coleman, Whitney George, and Lyle Davidson in major concert venues around the world, taking her to Spain, Brazil, and Canada, as well as throughout the United States, including Carnegie Hall and Jordan Hall. As Assistant Professor of Oboe at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, since 2018, Dr. Leitterman teaches oboe and bassoon and double reed techniques, coaches chamber ensembles, and acts as the woodwind area coordinator. For many years she has served as director of the Lucarelli Oboe Master Class, a weeklong immersive oboe workshop founded by Humbert Lucarelli. As a guest artist, she has presented master classes at many institutions, including Manhattan School of Music and New York University, both in New York City, and the Hartt School, West Hartford, Connecticut.   Dr. Leitterman has presented her research on the life and works of composers Mary Chandler and Marie de Grandval, as well as the musical autograph album of oboist and composer Gustave Vogt, at The Juilliard School, New York, Music by Women Festival, the International Double Reed Society conferences, and the conference of the Associação Brasileira de Palhetas Duplas (ABPD) in João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil.  She holds degrees from the City University of New York's Graduate Center, the Hartt School, University of Hartford, the New England Conservatory of Music, and the University of Missouri–Kansas City Conservatory. Besides her long association with Humbert Lucarelli, her teachers include Mark McEwen, Barbara Bishop, and Amy Burton (voice). We spoke about her new book, "Relax and Take a Deep Breath: The Lucarelli Approach to Oboe Playing", which is available from Carl Fischer. Follow Kristin at her website or on Instagram.    Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical!  Theme music and audio editing by DreamVance. You can join my email list HERE, so you never miss an episode! Or you could hop on a short call with me to see how I might support you.  I'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there!  

We're veteran cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough--and we love chili crisp more than we can say. No wonder we were so excited to talk to beloved internet sensation James Park, the author of the new book CHILI CRISP.If you want to get your copy, you can order it here.We'll also give you a one-minute cooking tip and we'll tell you what's making us happy in food this week.Here are the segments of this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK:[01:00] Our one-minute cooking tip: a little mashed up tinned or jarred boneless anchovies makes so many dishes more savory.[03:41] Bruce's interview with "emotional eater" and internet sensation James Park, author of the new book CHILI CRISP.[22:53] What's making us happy in food this week? Spatchcocked chicken on the grill and a Middle Eastern restaurant in West Hartford, Connecticut: Zohara.

Are you tired of juggling endless tasks in your commercial real estate business? Wondering if there's a way to boost productivity without burning out? Join Ash Patel as he sits down with Bob Lachance, founder of Reva Global, to uncover the game-changing potential of virtual assistants. Discover how these dynamic assistants can revolutionize your workflow, from lead generation to administrative duties, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: scaling your commercial real estate empire. Key Takeaways: Start Small, Gain Confidence: Virtual assistants (VAs) can significantly enhance your business efficiency, but starting with one VA and gaining confidence is often the best approach. Gradually add more VAs as you identify specific tasks that can be outsourced effectively. Clear Task Identification: Successful utilization of VAs hinges on precisely defining the tasks you want them to handle. Categorize income-producing tasks from non-income-producing ones and offload the latter. Remember, even if a VA performs at 80% of your level, the time saved can significantly grow your business. Avoiding Burnout and Overcoming Skepticism: Monitoring burnout is crucial, but VA tasks are typically specialized and structured, which can prevent burnout in comparison to monotonous assembly line work. Skepticism about VAs can be countered by giving it a try, ensuring clarity on the tasks you need assistance with, and utilizing tracking metrics if necessary.   Bob Lachance | Real Estate Background Bob Lachance is the founder and CEO of Reva Global, a trailblazing virtual assistant training and staffing company that caters to real estate professionals. Bob is also at the helm of PurchRock, specializing in property acquisitions across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. CEO and founder of REVA Global and PurchRock Portfolio: Flipping Syndications Based in: West Hartford, CT Say hi to him at:  revaglobal.com Facebook Instagram Best Ever Book: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Greatest Lesson: Don't get shiny object syndrome!

Hosted by Kerry DiamondProduced by Catherine Baker and Jenna SadhuEdited by Jenna SadhuMusic by Tralala, “All Fired Up”Chef Juliana Latif and her team at Zou Zou's are turning out some of the best restaurant dishes in Manhattan, from the dip towers to the Strawberry Shirazi salad with cucumber and mint, Smoked Cherry Baby Lamb Chops, and Kataifi Cheesecake. She got her start at a young age, helping out at her parents' specialty grocery shop, Tangiers in West Hartford, Conn., then went on to attend culinary school, intern at Disney World in Florida, and rise to the level of sous chef at the Michelin-starred NoMad in Manhattan. Juliana, Zou Zou's executive chef, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her family (she's the youngest of 11), how cooking for others became her love language, the story behind her tattoos, and why she's happy being a low-key culinary personality.Thank you to OpenTable for supporting this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studio in New York City and Outpost Studio in San Francisco. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. More on Juliana: Instagram, Zou Zou's Restaurant