The Good Stuff by Bright Sighted

Inspired by her family’s southern-style comfort cooking, Allie B has now brought her mac and cheese to stores across the capital region and beyond. She shares with us her journey of balancing a family while building a business, and the importance of giving back to her community that supports her.  To find out more: https://www.alliebscozykitchen.com/ https://alliebsrestaurants.com/ Chapters: 00:00...

What does it take to start something new and put yourself out there? Pat shares his journey from a fun side project, visiting diners and sharing their stories, to building a social media platform that is bringing life back to local diners. Along the way, he talks about imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and the fear of failing, and how he learned to fail forward and embrace opportunity. For Pat the re...

Ashli Fragomeni, CEO of Girls Inc. of the Greater Capital Region, leads one of the longest-running girls’ leadership organizations in the country, helping girls become strong, smart, and bold. Girls Inc. offers a variety of free programs designed to support girls at every stage of development. These include Eureka!, Ignite!, after-school programs in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Poughkeepsie, and...

Ed Mitzen shares his inspiring journey of using business skills for social good through the Business for Good Foundation. Discover how systemic change, community engagement, and innovative programs are transforming lives in Albany and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Girls Inc. of the Greater Capitol Region.

Sometimes the good stuff really is that simple. In this episode, Maeve joins us with her mom to share the unforgettable moment she spun a neighborhood Halloween prize wheel and somehow landed on a PlayStation 5. From the shock on her face to the laughter and disbelief around her, it is a sweet and funny retelling of a night that instantly became a core memory. It is a joyful reminder of childhood...

Nick Armstrong, owner of Armstrong Plumbing, joins The Good Stuff by Bright Sighted to share how Halloween became his favorite way to give back to the community. What started as decorating a van turned into a full-on neighborhood celebration complete with games, a spin wheel, glow sticks, candy, and prizes where every kid walks away a winner. Nick reflects on the importance of creating joyful memo...

Mary Jane Hansen joins Spencer for a thoughtful conversation about theater as a place where community and creativity meet. She reflects on her path as a writer and director, the joy of bringing original stories to life, and the inspiration behind The Baker Street Adventuress, an original play developed with iTheatre Saratoga that explores how Sherlock Holmes found new life through early radio and...

After 25 years of serving Saratoga Springs, mounted police officer Glenn Barrett looks back on a career shaped by people, horses, and community. He shares what it was really like working on horseback, building trust with students as a Resource Officer, and showing up for the city in both quiet moments and challenging ones. Glenn also opens up about the emotions behind retirement and why staying co...

Hi there, Christine here. I'm the host of the show....and that's Spencer Sherry with me. I'm a 2x Emmy-Nominated Journalist and Spencer is the Grants Coordinator at Saratoga Arts. We have many leather bound books and are separate homes smell of rich mahogany. We are members of the Saratoga Springs, NY Community who know a thing or two about creating content... We also found ourselves agreeing that...

It’s the song everyone in Upstate New York is humming:" Take Me Down to Stewy's". In this episode, of The Good Stuff by Bright Sighted learn how a group of Upstate friends turned coffee runs and gas station trips into internet gold. Go behind the scenes of “Take Me Down to Stewy’s” and hear how community pride, creative energy, and humble beginnings led to a viral hit that captured New York’s hear...