STRIVECast

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...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with Dr. Anne Ryan, the new STRIVE Online Program Director! Anne explains everything you need to know about STRIVE's newest program, STRIVE WorldWIDE! STRIVE WorldWIDE is our new online program to teach independent living skills to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our first class starts up the week of Septembe...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Zoe, Karen and Jasmine of The Greater Portland Council of Governments! We chat about their incredible work making #transportation more #accessible in our area and more. Today's episode is brought to you by  Block Brothers Custom Cabinets: Maine Made Fine Kitchens & Interiors. Check out all their incredible work at www.blockbrotherscabi...

On a VERY exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, we are joined by our biggest celebrity yet, Joan Benoit-Samuelson! Joan is the winner of both the Boston Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, AND the first EVER women's Olympic marathon champion. Born and raised here in Maine, Joan is both a local and worldwide celebrity to us. Joan, Jeff and Noel chat all about her road to becoming a running champion, as...

On this week's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with Collette Divitto, who owns her own company called Collettey's Cookies! We chat all about the road to her creating her own business and more. We are so proud to put on a show created by people with disabilities, AND a show where the guests of honor often have a disability, too. Please leave us a rating and review on iTunes if you'...

We have a big episode of the #STRIVECast today! Today, Jeff and Noel chat with filmmaker Dan Habib! Dan is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Intelligent Lives,  Including Samuel ,  Who Cares About Kelsey? ,  Mr. Connolly Has ALS , and many other  short films  on disability-related topics. Habib is a filmmaker at the University of New Hampshire's Institute on Disability. We were al...

On an exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the District Attorney of Cumberland County, Jonathan Sahrbeck! John and the guys chat all about his important job, the hard work he does, and later in the words of wisdom we chat all about ways to stay out of trouble! Thanks so much to Jonathan for joining us, we hope you had fun! Enjoying the STRIVECast? Leave us a comment and...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with Dr. Rachel Fogarty, Chiropractor at Innate Family Chiropractic here in South Portland! We chat all about Dr. Rachel's road to becoming a doctor, her mission trip to Brazil, and later on Jeff and Noel give us all some good advice about how to prevent back pain. Thanks so much for Dr. Rachel for coming on the STRIVECast! Remember to su...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, three members of the Portland Disability Advisory Committee (PDAC) sit down with Jeff and Noel to talk about all of the important work they do. Our guests from the committee were Mandy Levine, the city's Workforce Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Vice Chair Ken Shapiro, as well as STRIVE member Haley Pass, who is the Chair of the Committee! The PDAC advises...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with the Program Manager of the Maine Association of Nonprofits, Kelly McCormack! We talk all about the amazing work they do to support organizations all across the state of Maine, and more. Thanks for tuning in as always, and be sure to share the STRIVECast with everyone you know! #podcast

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff & Noel sit down with WGME Good Day Maine reporter Lauren Healy! Lauren tells us all about what it's like to be on the news, how she got her start on TV and more. Plus, with June upon us, we hear all about what Jeff & Noel's summer plans are! Tune in on our social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play and more. H...

On an exciting episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Susie sit down with former #MMA fighter Allen "Monstah" Berube! Allen and the gang chat about what it's like to step into an MMA ring, how to train to be a fighter, and Allen clues us in to all of the many other parts of his career! Thanks so much to Allen for joining us and for being so much fun! Remember to subscribe to The STRIVECast whenever...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with STRIVE U Alumni and business owner Eric Hughes! Eric runs his own pizza cart, called Eric's Pizza Express, right in downtown Portland. This episode is our 2nd special episode honoring STRIVE's 20th Anniversary, highlighting different important people in our STRIVE family. Eric's Pizza Express opens for business next Wednesday, May...

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Lisa Bird, who works for the Maine chapter of the #SpecialOlympics. Lisa has been a part of Special Olympics Maine for her whole life, and has had an enormous role in shaping the games, the organization itself, and more. Tune in to find out all of the exciting and new programs they have going on! Thanks so much to Lisa for joining...

On today's episode of the STRIVECast, Katie Sampson of Good Day Maine sits down with a Jeff and Noel! We chat all about what it's like being on TV, and more! Katie is a long time friend of STRIVE - she joined us for much of STRIVE Rocks 2018! Thanks so much for Katie for sitting down with us. Remember to subscribe to the STRIVECast, and leave us a rating & review!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Darby and Dale Keegan! Darby and Dale are a father and daughter duo who run a wooden-flag making company called Flag's Up! Darby is a young entrepreneur with #DownSyndrome, and we chat all about what it's like for her to run her own business! Thanks so much for Darby and Dale for joining us - they drove all the way from Fort Fairfield, Maine!...