Not Your Average Neighbor

In Episode 11 of Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar welcomes her longtime friend and Bravo bestie, Skyler Slifka , for a hilarious and heartfelt catch-up session packed with pop culture hot takes and a whole lot of Real Housewives drama. From her cross-country RV lifestyle to launching the uplifting brand Positive Jewelry Co , Skyler embodies what it means to live boldly and authenticall...

In this powerful 10th episode of Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar welcomes Travis Bushaw —teacher, speaker, coach, and President of the Iowa Association of REALTORS®. Travis brings his vibrant energy, authenticity, and heart to a conversation about leadership, community service, and the importance of lifting others up in the real estate industry and beyond. From his early days as a stu...

In this beautifully introspective episode of Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar welcomes her friend and fellow REALTOR®, Amy Eaton , for an honest and empowering conversation about self-discovery, energy healing, and the journey back to yourself. With over 25 years in real estate, Amy shares how her life took a transformative turn through her experiences with Reiki, guided meditation, Pi...

In this heartwarming and energizing episode, host Ann Roushar welcomes the dynamic Starlet Smith —a tech professional, community leader, and all-around light in the Cedar Rapids community. Starlet shares her journey from founding support groups for single moms to taking the stage as a speaker, mentor, and now a moderator at the Women Lead Change Conference . Through vulnerability, humor, and a pas...

In this episode of Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar sits down with Tim Sullivan, a dedicated community leader who has made a remarkable impact in his neighborhood. From grassroots initiatives to fostering meaningful connections among neighbors, Tim shares his insights on what it takes to build a strong, supportive community. Join us as we discuss his journey, the challenges he’s overco...

This week on Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar sits down with Mandy Vela , an artist manager and project director for Randy Bacon Photography + Film and the 8 Billion Ones Humanitarian Art Movement . Mandy is passionate about storytelling, human connection, and empowering marginalized voices to share their stories with the world. In this heartfelt episode, Mandy shares: ✔️ How her journ...

This week on Not Your Average Neighbor , Liz Brown joins us to share her incredible journey as a real estate agent, coach, and social media influencer who has helped thousands of agents find their voice online. 🎤✨ As the founder of the TikTok Referral Network and a leader at EXP Realty , Liz has built a thriving community of over 3,700 real estate agents who collaborate, learn, and grow together...

This week on Not Your Average Neighbor , Roy Wier joins us to talk about home safety, radon awareness, and giving back to the community. 🏡💙 After 15 years in construction , Roy founded Vigilant Home Inspections and later launched Adios Radon Mitigation , a company dedicated to educating homeowners on the dangers of radon exposure . His goal this year? Give away $100,000 worth of free radon test...

This week on Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar sits down with Tyler Anderson , a rising fashion designer and entrepreneur making waves in the world of custom game day outfits. 🎨✨ At just 21 years old, Tyler turned her creative passion into a growing brand, It’s So Tyler , designing bold, statement-making outfits for the wives, girlfriends, and families of top football players. What st...

This week on Not Your Average Neighbor , host Ann Roushar sits down with Chris Taylor , a passionate public health advocate, social justice leader, and community builder . After two decades away, Chris has returned to Cedar Rapids, reconnecting with his roots and continuing his mission to create meaningful change. In this episode, Chris shares his experiences working on HIV prevention, the opioid...

Welcome to the very first episode of Not Your Average Neighbor ! 🎉 Join host Ann Roushar as she kicks off this exciting podcast with her first guest and longtime friend, Raymond Siddell —a dedicated realtor, business owner, and community leader in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this episode, Ann and Raymond share their fun and unexpected first meeting, their journey as co-founders of the 360 Home Team at...

Welcome to Not Your Average Neighbor – the podcast that celebrates incredible people making a difference in their communities! 🎙️✨ In this trailer episode, host Ann Roushar shares her journey into podcasting, her love for storytelling, and the inspiration behind launching this show. From spotlighting resilient individuals to sharing uplifting stories, this podcast is all about connection, communi...