NCTV17 Podcasts

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent health problem for older adults and affects more than 20 percent of Americans. “While it was really cool to turn up our music back in the day, now we’re often turning the volume up on everything just so we can hear it,” says Seniors Today Host Dennise Vaughn. To learn more about this issue, Dr. Jennie Wheeler, an audiologist with DuPage Medical Group joined...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Lily Chen, President/CEO of the United Chinese Americans 2) Mike Llewellyn, President of Naperville Little League Baseball Association 3) Beth Carey, Director of Development for Sharing Connections

Hosted by Liz Spencer, this episode of Business Connection features David (Dave) Mika with BMO Harris Bank, Kader Sakkaria, Imran Karbhari, and Trevor Mecomber who are authors of Chaos by Design.

Inside the Chamber is hosted by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO and brings together a group of experts to discuss today’s top business trends and issues, especially as they affect Naperville.

The Black Lives Matter movement and the intolerance for racism was brought to the forefront following the killing of George Floyd On Memorial Day, 2020.   That day, the world watched in shock as Minneapolis police officer knelt on Floyd's neck until he died.  People globally protested and companies voiced their commitment to see effective change in areas of racial and social injustice.  Several of...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Palma Aikins, Chapter Leader of 100+ Women Who Care – Naperville 2) Alexandra Engelhardt, Executive Director of Fox Valley Special Recreation Association 3) Mike Briggs, President/CEO of Little Friends, Inc

Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic that has plagued the entire world, local leaders in education are talking schools reopening in our community. The group discusses with the hosts the plan for going back to in-person learning, the anticipation in doing so, measures to keep students and staff safe, and what protocols are in place should someone within a school test positive for COVID-19. Gues...

Staying social remains one of the best ways for older adults to stay healthy, physically and mentally. Brian Foster, President of the Naperville Lisle Triad and active older adult Denni Hosch join the conversation to talk about ways to stay engaged during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Heading south for the winter? You just might be a snowbird. On this episode of Seniors Today, snowbird Marilyn and potent...

Bringing the community together - that's the hope for many, especially in a time of fear, lawlessness, violence and extremism dividing the country.  "To restore the soul and to secure the future of America requires more than words.  It requires the most elusive of things in a democracy: Unity," host Dana Michelle says to kick off this episode, quoting president Joe Biden from his recent inaugural...

What does having a BUSINESS WORKS advocacy network mean to the Chamber & Your Business?

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Mike Havala, President & CEO of Loaves & Fishes Community Services 2) Alma Jones, President of The Rotary Club of Naperville 3) Roshita Pandey, Grants Manager of Metropolitan Asian Family Services/ Universal Metro Asian Services

With the COVID-19 vaccination, hope seems to be on the horizon. As the rollout moves into phase 1B and beyond, more and more Americans around the country are becoming eligible for receiving the vaccine. While many are anxiously wondering when they might get their shot, others question its effectiveness and some are even hesitant to take it for fear of side effects. Three local experts in the medic...

There are few things that put a strain on all relationships like a global pandemic.  Many relationships, romantic or otherwise, are in crisis but it is possible to save them by "doing the relationship work."  But what does that mean exactly?   Dana and guests explore the effort and tools that it takes to both maintain a relationship and start anew if it can't be saved in this time of COVID-19. Gue...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Melanie MacBride, Managing Attorney of Metropolitan Family Services 2) Jim Kleinwachter, Conservation@Home Program Manager of The Conservation Foundation 3) Peggy McGuire, Dir. of Child & Family Development of YWCA Metropolitan Chicago’s Project HELP Program

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) John Panarese, Area Director of SCORE Fox Valley 2) Kandice Henning, Founder and CEO of Alive Center 3) Mina Flannery, President of National Charity League of Greater Naperville

Health and fitness are things many of us may take for granted at times but as host Dana Michelle says to open the show, "there's nothing like a pandemic to remind us  all to prioritize our health."  Dana has jumpstarted her own journey to a healthier, more fit lifestyle by joining the UFC Gym in Naperville.  In this episode, she meets with owners of the gym Ricard Lamas and Matt Kuschert to talk a...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Kimberly White, Executive Director | Career & Networking Center 2) Nancy Wiersum, Executive Vice President, Advancement | Loaves & Fishes Community Services 3) April Redzic, President & CEO | DuPagePads On this episode of Spotlight we’re talking about how the ongoing pandemic is impacting Food, Housing, and Employment Hardships...

Hosted by Liz Spencer, this episode of Business Connection features Sachin Gandhi with BG Advisors CPA, Gabriel Chavez a Private Wealth Advisor with NorthStar Wealth Group, and Ian Holzhauer, Partner at Nagle, Obarski & Holzhauer P.C.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Cristin Taylor, Public Relations Officer of the Naperville Hurling & Camogie Club 2) Kristin Chmiel, Executive Director of the DuPage Symphony Orchestra 3) Geri Kerger, Executive Director of NAMI DuPage

Finding common ground during the holidays is more important than ever. Because the holidays arrive after a contentious election, and schools debating their status during the pandemic, and COVID-19 positivity rates on the rise, people are even more on edge. On this episode, Rebecca and Dana discuss the best way to navigate the holidays while maintaining your mental health. Therapist Lisa Pishas sug...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Judie Caribeaux, CEO of 360 Youth Services 2) Jenny Dawley, Naperville Township representative to the Naperville-Lisle Triad 3) Dr. Scott Mitchell, President & CEO of SamaraCare Counseling

Nothing brings people together like grief, whether that's over a diagnosis of a serious illness, the loss of a job or the loss of a loved on.  As human beings we all share in that experience throughout our lives.  But now in the midst of a pandemic, we are forced to grieve differently than we are used to, often without the close comfort of our support systems. "2020 was a tough year as well all at...

Women in business is always an important topic of discussion, but the COVID-19 pandemic has changed business of all kinds so much, how has it affected women striving to achieve in the business world?

On this episode of The Mom’s Network Dr. Cathy Subber and the Moms talk about wedding planning, the ups, downs, and COVID 19 pandemic.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, the latest episode of Spotlight features: 1) Naperville Noon Lions Club 2) The Naperville Men's Glee Club 3) Lizzy's Fund