STRIVECast

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie sit down with Kim O'Connor – the Program Coordinator at our STRIVE Bayside program! Kim and our crew chat all about Bayside and the incredible opportunity it offers our participants. Thanks for joining us, Kim! Later in the episode, Jeff takes another swing at #AskNoel, and we have another hysterical round of #SusiesQs! Happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with PSL/STRIVE's Community Support Program Manager, Emily Wright! Emily oversees PSL/STRIVE's day program called ACTIVE, which acts in tandem with our WAVES program, whom we spotlighted on last week's episode. Tune in to hear all about the program, and how to get involved! Later in the episode, we switch up the hosting duties for #AskN...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Program Leader of PSL/STRIVE's WAVES Program, David Blessing! WAVES is a program we have here for folks who want a day program that runs at a bit slower pace. Thanks to David for joining us! Stick around for a great round of impressions from Jeff, another great #AskNoel segment, and, as always, #SusiesQs! Happy listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the team sits down and reflects on 20 years of STRIVE! We also chat all about our upcoming 20th Anniversary Gala, which will be in a few weeks on January 25th, 2020! Stay tuned for a laugh filled episode, and as always, thanks for listening!

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S EVE! Today's  episode  of the # STRIVECast  is a New Year's Special. The gang sits down and reflects on what we learned in  2 019, and look ahead to what we're excited for in  2 020! Thanks so much to all of our loyal listeners who have been with us in  2 019 (and  2 018, too!). We wouldn't be the show we are without your support! Happy New Year!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Ray Ruby, the Community Outreach Manager for the Maine Cancer Foundation! Ray and the guys have a fascinating chat all about the amazing work that the MCF does, and the different fundraising events throughout the year that YOU can be involved with! Thanks so much to Ray for joining us. And throughout the episode, Susie plays the "s...

On a VERY exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Maine Mariners' goaltender, Tom McCollum! Tom tells the guys all about what life is like as an ECHL player, and about why he feels it's important to give back to the community. This year, Tom selected STRIVE to be the beneficiary of the "Goalie's Who Give" Program – and in doing so donated four season tickets to STRIVE,...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Senior Program Manager at Maine Adaptive! Brandon talks all about the FREE and incredible, accessible recreational services the Maine Adaptive offers to Mainers all across the state. Thanks so much to Brandon for joining us! Stick around for another great #AskNoel question, this time with a holiday-themed question! Thanks so mu...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Cheryl Sessions, the brand new Executive Director of the Portland Housing Authority! Cheryl tells us all about her new role and the incredibly important role the PHA has in our community. Thank you for joining us, Cheryl! Later in the episode, stick around for a familiar voice calling into #AskNoel...and on #SusiesQs, the gang tries pl...

Today's episode of the #STRIVECast is our Thanksgiving Spectacular! Jeff, Noel, Pete and Olivia sit down as a podcast family and celebrate the season of gratitude together. They play some fun thanksgiving games, talk about what they're grateful for and more! From our podcast family to yours, we hope you have a great holiday! Thanks so much for listening to our show. We are thankful for YOU, our li...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Executive Director of the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Patsy Murphy! Patsy tell us all about live at the ARLGP, her vision for the organization's future, and how to get involved and adopt a pet for yourself! STRIVE and the ARLGP have had a close relationship over the years – many STRIVE clients have gone over to re...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Caleb, a STRIVE U alumni who now owns his own photography business called Good Eye Photography! Caleb talks all about what it's like to run his business and the places around Portland that inspire his photos. Thanks for joining us, Caleb! Later in the episode, we get another voicemail on the #AskNoel hotline asking for some relatio...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel interview STRIVE's Home Support Program Coordinator, Kate McGovern! Kate explains all about what Home Supports can do for folks, as well as tells us some of her favorite parts of working here at PSL/STRIVE! Thanks so much to Kate for joining us. Later in the episode, Noel gets another voicemail on the Ask Noel hotline, and we play another round of...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Ralph Twombly, owner of Priority Learning! Priority Learning is an organizational development company right here in South Portland that helps develop leaders in organizations in Maine and beyond. Ralph and the Priority Learning team are a big part of the STRIVE family, and we had so much fun having him on the show. Thanks for joini...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview the Secretary of the State of Maine, Matthew Dunlap! They chat all about life in public service and learn what it's like to be in the Secretary's shoes. Thank you so much to Secretary Dunlap for joining us. Later in the episode, we have some tough questions in the "Ask Noel" question, and Jeff teaches us more about Wildlife during "Jef...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Steve Greenlee, the managing editor of the Portland Press Herald! Steve and the guys chat all about life in the news, the future of the Press Herald and more. Thank you so much to Steve for taking time out of this busy news cycle to sit down and chat with us! Later in the episode we have our "Ask Noel" segment, and we debut a new s...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we kick off SEASON 2! Our guest to start our new season off right is the Superintendent of Acadia National Park, Kevin Schneider! Kevin tells us all about the beauty of Acadia, and the behind the scenes world of working in a National Park. Thanks so much to Kevin for joining us! Also in this episode, we start a brand new segment called ASK NOEL! Each week Noe...

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO THE #STRIVECast!!! We are so excited to bring you episode 52 – our one-year anniversary episode! This week we reflect on our show, our favorite moments, interviews, and more. We also give out some STRIVECast superlatives…and bring you a little BLOOPER REEL! This is maybe our funniest episode yet, so don't miss out! We want to give an enormous thank you to all who have...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Michael Keeley of the Maine Mariners! They talk all about life in the ECHL and more. Thanks so much to Michael for coming on the show! Later in the episode, the gang chats about what type of mascot they would be if they got to represent a team. Lots of laughs this week, don't miss out! Thanks so much for listening, and be on the lo...

On a very exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel chat with Maine's own Speaker of the House, Sara Gideon! Speaker Gideon is also running for US Senate in the upcoming election. Thanks so much for Speaker Gideon for coming on the show! Later in the episode, the guys chat about the changes they would like to see in our community. Happy listening!!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Will Fisher, one of the founders of Austin Street Brewery! We learn all about the one  of Maine's newest and quickly growing industries, craft brewing,  as well as what it takes to be a leader in the beer world. We then tackle some tough questions in our 'Question of the Week' and 'Yacking With You' segments! The STRIVECast team had lots of fun d...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview the director of Maine's Crown Jewel, Baxter State Park! Jeff and Noel sit down with Park Director Eben Sypitkowski. We learn all about the Park's history, as well as why we don't need to use the word "Mount" when talking about Mount Katahdin! Then we chat all about Wilderness Safety tips during the Question of the Week, and Jeff gives all you spo...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Brad Sawyer, who is the Business Manager for Maine200- Maine's Bicentennial Commission! Brad and the guys chat about Maine's amazing history, it's future, and all the ways Maine200 helps to plan celebrate its 200th year! Thanks so much to Brad for joining us. Later, the guys chat about the Question of the Week, and Yacking with You...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, our team chats with Jim Houle of the Maine Trust for People With Disabilities! We learn all about Jim's life, his connection to people with disabilities and why he started this incredibly important organization. If you or someone you know is interested in opening a special needs trust with The Maine Trust, visit their website at www.themainetrust.com!  Today'...

On a very exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with News Center Maine's Jessica Gagne! Jessica tells us all about her life growing up here in Maine and her amazing story getting into sports journalism. Thank you so much to Jessica for joining us! Today's episode is brought to you by Block Brothers Custom Cabinets -- and we launched a challenge in this episode to go like them...