STRIVECast

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with attorney, community member, and Susie's dad, Jim Cloutier! Jim tells us all about his work at Cloutier, Conley  and Duffet, what it's like to be County Commisioner, why STRIVE is important to him, and more! Not to mention some beekeeping tips! Thanks so much to Jim for joining us. Stick around for a rubber ducky-themed round of "Susie's Q's,"...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with longtime friend of STRIVE, Jessica Walton! Jessica is a professor of Occupational Therapy at UNE, and tells us all about the world of OT and how it can help to support so many people. Thanks for joining us, Jess! Stick around for a Martin Luther King episode of "Susie's Q's," a poem about a bicycle, and to find out who Jeff would s...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the team takes a break from our busy interview schedule and just hangs out as a podcast #fam! We play a fun round of one of our favorite games, Facebook Marketplace Price is Right, Jeff does some on-point impression of his fellow co-hosts, and more! Happy New Year from our Podcast Family to yours! THANK YOU to all who listened and WATCHED the STRIVECast in 20...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with longtime friend of STRIVE, Mitch Waterman! Mitch works over at Goodfire Brewing Co., which has generously been a part of our annual auction the past two years. Mitch tells us all about the fun stuff happening at Goodfire these days, and reminisces on some of his favorite STRIVE and STRIVE Rocks memories! Thanks for joining us, Mitch! S...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Cary Tyson, Executive Director of Portland Downtown! Cary tells us all about what exciting plans Portland Downtown has in the works for the holidays- including the Monument Square Tree Cam, and their Port City Gift Swap, which today is the last day to sign up for! All details can be found at www.portlandmaine.com . Thanks so much to Ca...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Nell Shipman, Artistic Director and Executive Director of Portland Ballet! Nell tells us all about her awesome role, as well as the process for putting together this year's Nutcracker At Home! Don't miss out on everyone's favorite Christmas Ballet- live from your own home on News Center Maine, Saturday December 12 th  at 9am and 8pm. T...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview long-time STRIVE friend, Chef Brad Morrison! Brad owns and operates (with his wonderful wife, Betsy!) a fantastic catering business called Have Chef Will Travel. You can check out their website at  www.havechef.com . Brad and the gang talk all things food, and of course, Thanksgiving leftovers! Thanks so much to Brad for joining us! St...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down for a second time with our friend Tom Talbott of Patriot Subaru! Tom joins the pod again to talk about Patriot Subaru's mission, values, and their upcoming Share the Love Event – which STRIVE is incredibly grateful to be a beneficiary of for the fourth year in a row. Thanks so much to Tom for joining us – and to everyone at Patriot for...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Director of Programs at STRIVE, Katie Collins! Katie is a longtime friend of the gang, and chats all about her role overseeing our STRIVE U program and more. Thanks so much for joining us Katie! Stick around for some more rounds of Susie's Q's, Ask Jeff, and another great Poem by Noel in the "Noeltry" segment. Happy #PodcastTuesday fro...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Austin Smith - local architect and winner of the coveted STRIVE Auction item of being a podcast guest! Austin tells us all about his awesome job, and talks about what it was like designing the Portland Public Library! Thanks so much to Austin for joining us. Tune in for that great conversation, as well as another round of "Susie's Q's,...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview their old friend - STRIVE's former volunteer Peggy Ceresia! Peggy joined us through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps in 2015-2016, and has remained a close friend of STRIVE ever since. Peggy tells us all about her job as a 1st grade teacher and Chicago, and how her time at STRIVE prepared her for the role. Stick around for another round of N...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Rick Langley of Disability Rights Maine! Rick has been leading the charge of working on their Voting Access program to make sure individuals with disabilities in Maine are free from barriers to voting. If you or someone you know is looking for clarity on voting information – visit their website  www.drme.org/voting ! Thanks so much to Rick fo...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Jon Paradise- VP of PR and Communication at Town & Country Federal Credit Union! Jon tells us all about TCFCU's goals, mission, and their Better Neighbor Fund contest which we are honored to be in the running for! Thanks so much to Jon for joining us. Stick around for some more great "Noeltry" – Poetry by Noel, another "Ask Jeff" a...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang interviews Nancy Rankin - who works at the University of New England! Nancy tells us all about her work in teaching various human development and psychology classes, as well as her Art Therapy program. Thanks so much to Nancy for joining us! Later in the show, stick around for another great "Ask Jeff" advice segment -- and a brand new poem from Noel'...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we kick off a fresh new season of our show – with two new segments, "Ask Jeff" and "Noeletry" – Poetry by Noel! Today Jeff and Noel interview Chris Harper and Liana Marks, who work at @Whole Children – an agency similar to STRIVE in Hadley, MA! Chris and Liana tell us all about their awesome programs they have for people with disabilities, and the amazing sex...

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , Jeff and Noel interview friend of STRIVE, Miss Maine- Carolyn Brady! Carolyn tells us about her past year as Miss Maine and how COVID-19 has affected her Miss Maine duties. The STRIVECast and Miss Maine also get into a heated debate about popular Disney characters and movies! Later in the show, Noel answers his final #AskNoel question before Jeff takes over...

On a VERY special episode of the #STRIVECast, the team interviews our superhero volunteer Kevin Fitzpatrick, AKA, Kevin On The Roof! Kevin joins us LIVE from the roof of Patriot Subaru, 90 hours in to his rooftop fundraising endeavor – with Whitney and Olivia on – ground to support him! THANK YOU so much to Kevin for joining us, and for ALL he does for us! YOU can help Kevin get one step closer to...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview our good friend Mia Bogyo from the Center for Maine Contemporary Art! Mia tells us all about the museum, and their exciting upcoming virtual events they are hosting. Thanks so much to Mia for joining us! Later in the show, stick around for what will be one of our last segments of #AskNoel – as we announced it'll be switching to #AskJef...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the podcast fam takes a Labor Day holiday from interviews, and just hangs out together - but still with our usual segments! Stick around for a Portland-themed Susies Q's! Happy listening! On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the podcast fam takes a Labor Day holiday from interviews, and just hangs out together - but still with our usual segments! Stick arou...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Noel and Susie interview the STRIVE events team – who also just happen to be Pete, Whitney, and Olivia! They tell us all about our THREE upcoming STRIVE events we have this fall- our Virtual 5K, Kevin On The Roof, and our online Auction! Visit our website  www.pslstrive.org  for more information on these exciting events – or keep your eyes peeled on our socia...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with our new intern Melissa, who joins us from the University of New England! Melissa tells us all about what she's looking forward to this semester, as well as what it's like being in school right now during COVID-19. Thanks to Melissa for joining us! Later in the show, stick around for some tips during #SusiesQs about how to stay cool in the war...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with President and Founder of Partners for World Health, Elizabeth McLellan! Elizabeth tells us all about how she started this incredible organization right in her own basement, and how it's grown into what it is today. Thanks so much to Elizabeth for joining us! Later in the show we've got a fun weather-themed #SusiesQs, and a great ad...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview long-time friend of STRIVE Chris Martin, who works at Norway Savings Bank! Chris tells us all about his role at the bank, and gets some awesome first-time questions in the lightning round! Stick around for lots of laughs, and an #InternationalCatDay round of #SusiesQs! Happy listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Jess Antonez from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute! Jess tells us all about her fun job in their education department, and gives us some good tips about sharks and swimming! Thanks to Jess for joining us! Stick around for a marine-life filled episode, with an awesome Sharks vs. Whales trivia game in #SusiesQs! Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the  #STRIVECast , we interview Doug Hitchcox from the Maine Audubon! Doug is a Staff Naturalist at the Audubon's flagship location in Falmouth. Doug tells us all about what's going on at the Audubon and also some interesting bird facts! Thanks so much to Doug for joining us! Later in the episode, Jeff continues the bird theme in "Yaking With You" and we learn a bunch of Main...