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Recorded July 31st, 2024 at WPAA-TV This is a historical fiction podcast set in 2016.   The podcast script, and book The Check Minus , were written by Josiah Houston. The book and podcast illustrations are watercolors by Stephania Munzi. ACB Freeman, Host played by Marc Kestecher Host at ESPN Radio Youssef Fam, AP Journalist played by Yassine Benzinane Director of Arabic & Middle East Program...

Recorded April 2023 Savoring a 3rd Chapter From Corporate career to stay-at-home Mom to NP Chief Giving Officer.  Starting with her current role with Connecticut Foodshare, Beverly reflects on her life decisions and lessons.  Her story continues, including pickleball player and theatre usher, just for fun.

Recorded June 2023 Jeannette credits her Accounting degree as a major factor in building a successful business career.  She also earned an MBA and is a Chartered Life Underwriter.  After getting a 'golden handshake' during a merger, she consulted for 15 years, including in NYC.  Jeannette has traveled extensively, volunteers on Boards of Directors, and has artistic talents.  Listen to le...

Recorded Aug 2023 A recently retired marketing executive, Margaret offers examples of how she advanced in her career by taking risks, learning new industries and maintaining a strong network.  She became a Mom at 39, and built a well-rounded life. Margaret volunteers with several organizations and can indulge her love or reading, gardening and .yoga.  Her career advice is timeless.

Recorded July 2023 As a Certified Senior Advisor, Jane helps seniors and their families consider options when it is time to leave the family home.  This is her 3rd career; Jane describes her early days in healthcare administration and then serving as a Librarian in NYC, New Jersey, and finally Wallingford, CT. -- where she was the Director for 10 years. Jane enjoys working with the aging and captu...

Recorded July 2023 As a Partner in the Tax and Business Services Group at Marcum LLP in New Haven, Michele is responsible for managing and growing the firm.  She stresses the importance of building relationships and good social skills, in addition to the highly technical aspects of accounting.  Michele shares how she combined marriage and motherhood with a 30+ year career.  Hard work, initiative,...

Recorded in studioW Sept 2023 Terry has retired since this interview but the programs discussed continue at Capital For Change. As a housing counselor, Terry applies her extensive banking experience to helping people who are facing the loss of their homes.  She explains the process of assessing the best possible outcome for clients and allowing people to choose their future path.  Terry is committ...

Recorded Oct 24, 23 Staff Writer Wallingford Magazine and Admin Veteran's Coffee House. A late-blooming writer, Beverly is also the Administrator of Wallingford's Veterans Coffee House. She has embraced these new ventures after moving back to her hometown.  A self-described 'people person', Bev worked in sales and used her creativity to engage in community activities.

Recorded Aug 2024 in studioW An attorney who applies her problem-solving skills to help people be their best, in whatever situation. Who, What, When, Why because when you are here the Where is always Wallingford.

Recorded May 2024 in studioW Nancy takes viewers on a charming journey through her early life in Wallingford and then moving back after living in California. While working alongside her husband in a remodeling business, raising a son and being a Big Sister, Nancy put family first. Her sisters remain her strongest support system, through good times as well as losses. She feels her Mom's spirit...

Recorded Aug 2024 in studioW Accompanied by an adopted dog named Tank, Karen describes her journey to becoming the Chair of Board of Directors at the Meriden Humane Society.  A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Karen started with this no-kill rescue as a way to expose her young son to the benefits of volunteering.  She performs many roles with this organization and is a wonderful example of what on...

Dinner WIth Rich People Jezrie Marcano-Courtney Grandma Ruthie and Blackie Laconia Therrio Mariah Denise Keyes Page The Flying Turkey Elisabeth Anton Nobody Got Hurt Ty Fance 

What Is In A Name Denise Santisteban The Letters Jerzie Marcano - Courtney By Any Other Name Denise Manny Keyes Page Elisabeth Anton Becoming A Yalie In the Name of Love Larry Castleberry

Ty Fance – “The Ride” Whitney Allen – “I Quit” Jezrie Marcano – Courtney – “Getting in Trouble with Dad” Elisabeth Anton – “Aunt Nancy” Denise Keyes Page – “Mannings vs. Midnight Mary”

Ubuntu Storytellers, an ensemble of experienced black, brown, and biracial performers tell stories of “being” as well as of “being in the skin we’re in.” You will hear personal stories that reflect our joys, triumphs, and disappointments. Poignant stories, funny stories. Stories of being human. You will also hear stories about encounters with racism, prejudice, and microaggression. Often one story...