Raising Connections

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Melinda Horner, a representative of the Four County Quilters Guild, which meets in Mount Airy, Maryland. The guild gets together and quilts, talks about quilting, and welcomes anyone whether they have been involved in quilting or not. They'll teach you how! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Ken Moss, owner and operator of Kingdom Horse Trailers in Elkton, Maryland, talks with Rachann about his trailer business, how it got its start, and his response to the recent flooding in North Carolina. The need for basic supplies was so great, so Ken decided to load up a trailer with supplies donated by the generous folks of  Harford and Cecil County and send them to Tryon, Nort...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a will? What about a Power of Attorney? Rachann talks with local attorney Tim Barkley about his Mount Airy practice, estate planning, and guiding people through transitions.  Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Did you ever wonder where Cranberry Mall got its name? Rachann talks with Westminster native Kevin Dayhoff about the town of Cranberry, which was a thriving metropolis with cranberry bogs, whiskey distilleries, and other businesses. What happened to the town? Tune in to find out! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail As 2024 comes to a close, join us as Rachann shares parts of her favorite episodes from the past year! From the History of Ocean City to the Museum of the Dog in New York City, from the Mount Airy Disaster Relief Fund to the Health Care Coordinator at Mariah-Belle Manor Pet Services, dive into some great 2024 programs. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that there are eight different flavors of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay? Rachann talks with Rich Harding, 4th generation waterman and vice-president of Purcell's Seafood in Virginia, about making a living raising and harvesting oysters. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Jasmine Sneed is the fundraiser for the Frederick Rescue Mission, which focuses on helping people with hunger, poverty, and chemical addiction issues. She and Rachann talk about how the organization accomplishes its mission. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail The annual event kicks off this Saturday, December 14th at noon in the small town of Lisbon, located in northern Howard County, Maryland. The parade features antique tractors and farm equipment, antique cars, and 250 horses from all over the state of Maryland. All food and money raised will go to Carroll County Food Sunday, the Howard County Food Bank, Farmers and Hunters Feed the...

Send us Fan Mail Do you get the Holiday Blues? Rachann talks with Charlanne Wolff, a licensed mental health therapist with Rooted Souls Therapy in Frederick, about the stress that the holidays can bring and some coping mechanisms we can use to help ourselves. Rooted Souls Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Dr. Jake Hiller, owner of a new veterinary practice opening soon in Woodbine. Dr. Hiller is a small animal veterinarian catering to dogs and cats. To learn more about Dr. Hiller and his new practice, visit eastovervet.com.  Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Melissa Thorne, market manager of the Downtown Westminster Farmer's Market. The market runs from Mother's Day until the Saturday before Thanksgiving, offering local produce and much more. Lp5ixyCjwoNm2IRrgoG3 Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann's guest is Tony, owner of Tony Loco's Restaurant in Woodbine, Maryland, serving American and Latin American Cuisine. Tony grew up in Baltimore's Little Italy and staring working in restaurants when he was 14. He recently opened a second restaurant, Tony Pazzo, in Mount Airy, offering true Italian cuisine. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann and Michelle talk about the life transitions everyone experiences, from births and deaths to careers and marriages, and so many more. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Adam Lyon and Eileen Beard from the Maryland Department of Agriculture about the expansion of its water quality policy to include small farms, focusing on equine farms, to promote agriculture and protect the Chesapeake Bay. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Christopher Bromson, CEO and Executive Director of an American Kennel Club affiliate, Museum of the Dog in Manhattan. He's been in the job for a year and is loving it! They discuss the history of the museum, some of the museum's past and future exhibits, and some of the many programs that go on. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann and Chrystal Pickett talk about the upcoming Cat Tail Chase Races, an equestrian steeplechase event that benefits local charitable organizations. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Denice Nicely, the Health Care Coordinator at Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel, about drills that the caregiving staff are required to perform so they know what to do in emergency situations at the kennel. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Peggy Schultz about her passion for volunteering, the organizations that she supports, and the benefits of volunteering. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail In August, Rachann, Robin, and Michelle traveled to National Harbor in Washington to attend the annual Podcast Movement Convention. Great speakers, break-out sessions, and good food, we learned (and ate) a lot! Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with her daughter, Rhiannon, about her summer interning at Raising Connections and Mariah-Belle Manor Kennel. The funny part is that this was not nepotism! Rachann posted a call for an intern at colleges and universities from Ohio to Delaware. It was a blind call, nothing identifying the source. Rhiannon answered the call - not knowing that it was from her mother! Su...

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Jane Siegler of the Maryland Horse Council's Government Relations Committee about the Right to Farm Law. Some Maryland counties have their own Right to Farm laws, protecting farms and farmers from nuisance lawsuits brought about by neighbors over such things like odors, dust, etc. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann talks with Erin Gilmore, a well-known local photographer who can be seen at equine events throughout Maryland and Virginia. From her website eringilmorephotos.com, "My specialty in equestrian photography stems from my many years as an equestrian journalist and photographer, and during my career I’ve been lucky enough to stand ringside at the Olympic Games, interview t...

Send us Fan Mail It's July, and it's hot!!! Did you know that horses, like people, sweat, but our dogs and cats do not? Rachann teaches us what to do when our horses get overheated, from applying cool water to giving electrolytes. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Rachann recently took a road trip from Upstate New York all the way to Florida! She talks about traveling, regional accents and signs, restaurants and food, and much more. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com

Send us Fan Mail Maryland Horse Council President recently traveled to Ireland with the Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks to learn about the sport horse industry and how it compares to how we do things in Maryland. Support the show www.raisingconnections.com