Podcasts With Mandy

Margie has been working in the nonprofit industry for almost 30 years. At CASA of Lancaster & Lebanon she works alongside dedicated staff and volunteers to represent children in the court system.  Margie shares her experience and hopeful tales of serving non-profits in Lancaster, PA. We talk of charity, community and upcoming fundraising opportunities. Join the mission by reaching out to CASA...

In this episode, I share a story of resilience, resourcefulness, and unexpected opportunity. What began as a setback when my phone was stolen in Athens, Greece, quickly became a lesson in adaptability and perseverance. While attending an international women's entrepreneurship event as part of a delegation from the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), I found myself navigatin...

From back surgery to a broken femur. From a healthy hip replacement to drop foot. From feeling hopeless to finding strength. This is Carr Restaurant’s Jean Carr and this is her story.

 Charlie Hofheimer is a longtime American actor known for playing Abe Drexler on the TV series Mad Men, along with roles in Black Hawk Down, The Village, 24: Legacy, and most recently Lady in the Lake. He began acting as a child and has worked across film, television, and theater for more than three decades. 

 In this inspiring episode, a mother of three opens up about the health scares and physical challenges that once left her struggling with everyday activities. She shares her remarkable journey of perseverance, recovery, and resilience—from feeling incapable and limited by her circumstances to reclaiming her strength and joy. Today, she's back on the floor playing dinosaurs with her grandson,...

In this episode, you'll hear the story of Kerry, a 70-year-old woman caught in the realities of the sandwich generation—caring for aging parents, supporting her children, helping raise a special-needs grandchild, and managing a demanding career in corporate sales. When a fall on the ice left her with a broken back, a punctured kidney, and a bruised hip, everything came to a sudden halt. Force...

Michelle Salinas is an advocate for her friends, her family and her community. Hear her story of owning a business, raising a family and defining her goals and values as she ages gracefully and beautifully. You can learn more about her business at https://yourlanguageconnection.com/

 In this episode, Kim shares how she navigated a meaningful career transition, her commitment to health and wellness in her 50s, and her calling to serve her community and family through spiritual growth. It's a conversation about reinvention, purpose, and embracing new opportunities to make an impact while continuing to invest in the next generation. 

Eli shares her Cancer journey as she battles an aggressive brain tumor. Hear her triumphant tale as she manages her farms her family and her health. You can learn more about Eli’s flower & herb farm at https://www.lancasterfarmacy.com/

Meet Marcella; Lancaster’s native landscaper. Hear her journey of transition and growth and how she reshapes her body and life. You can learn more about Marcella’s landscaping services at https://colorgardenlancaster.com/

In this episode Alicia shares her journey from Entertainment Assistant to Lancaster Mom and Wife. She discusses getting healthy and caring for her family. 

       Lancaster native shares her path from fainting in a catheter lab to  working directly with Lancaster City’s mayor . Shelby has served her community in collaborative and innovative ways. She forged relationships within the city and built what we know today as Lancaster City . This is her story of tumbleweeds to CEO .  In this conversation resources for how to assist those in need are offered...

  Hertha was born in Austria . At 99yo she’s adamant and refuses to turn 100. Hertha stands at less than 5feet tall. She is in excellent health and carries her cane two feet off the floor. She shares her path from Austria to Chile . She describes attacks and losses no person should have to endure. Her testimony leaves us with the reminder to tell those around us what a blessing they are to us . He...

Imagine navigating childhood, adolescence, and adulthood with pain as your constant companion. How would it shape your relationships, your ambitions, and your view of the world? In this episode, Kaitlin shares her powerful story of growing up with chronic pain and the profound ways it influenced her education, career, love life, and identity. It's a conversation about resilience, empathy, and...

In this episode, we hear Carol's remarkable journey from a music student in the Midwest to a life devoted to faith, leadership, and service. Her path led her through transformative experiences in Israel, into the clergy on Long Island, and ultimately to her role as Cantor at Temple Beth El in Central Pennsylvania. Carol shares a deeply personal story of faith, motherhood, love, and community....

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