The 302 Podcast

Send a text Josh and Jenn are a dynamic duo who now call Rehoboth Beach home, though their story began in Chicago. They first crossed paths 16 years ago while volunteering with a local dog rescue, but it wasn’t until 2021 that their paths truly aligned. During the pandemic, they reconnected when Josh went viral on social media for fostering a pregnant pittie and her six puppies for four months. Fu...

Send a text Andrea Smith is a freelance journalist and photographer based in Wilmington, Delaware. Her work has been featured in Delaware Today and Out & About Greater Wilmington magazines, plus other news and lifestyle publications around the country. She enjoys traveling and photographing people, especially at the beach or in New York City. At home, she’s happiest on the couch with a cup of...

Send a text Jennifer is the executive director of the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, the destination marketing organization for northern Delaware. Her team promotes the region as a premier destination for leisure and business travelers, meetings and conventions and group tours. Their efforts help support and grow the more than $3.2 billion in tourism spending generated in New C...

Send a text Alex Csedrik received his Bachelor’s degree in English from DeSales University, where he won the 2008 Creative Writing Fiction Award. He also graduated from Montclair State University with a Master’s degree in English and was awarded his MFA in creative writing fiction from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In his free time, he wears many different hats—partially to cover up his bald hea...

Send a text Meet The Bridgets, a dynamic duo who turned their personal experiences into a powerful mission: Shine A Light On Stroke . After facing the challenges of stroke recovery through their patients firsthand, they founded their nonprofit to provide education, support, and financial assistance to those affected by stroke. With a deep commitment to raising awareness and creating a supportive c...

Send a text Matt Rotuno is the owner of Mosquito & Pest Authority, with 13 years of experience in the pest control industry. He is passionate about serving his clients and community, he takes pride in providing top-tier pest solutions with a personal touch. A longtime Delaware resident, Matt is dedicated to giving back and making a positive impact. Each year, he hosts a BackPack Drive, supplyi...

Send a text Discover the enchanting world of The Brimming Horn Meadery , born from a 20-year dream of history and fermentation. Founded by Jon Talkington and his business partner Robert Walker, Jr., they are dedicated to crafting unique and tantalizing meads inspired by Northern European mythology. their meadery is not just about sampling delicious beverages; it's a celebration of a lifestyle...

Send a text Cosmic Dog Farm; a micro farm that is out of this world! They are a Delaware-based operation co-owned by Christian Coody and Jena Murray. Christian, originally from Louisiana, brings extensive experience in vegetable and cannabis cultivation from Colorado, showcasing his commitment to agricultural innovation. Jena, a Delaware native, combines her hands-on expertise in animal husbandry...

Send a text Rachel Rohm is Kent County Tourism's Visitor Services Manager and President of the Dover Days Celebration Committee. She is often seen in and around Dover educating her family and friends about Delaware history, enjoying a little treat, or attending a local concert. In addition to participating in perhaps too many hobbies, Rachel is also the proud owner of a dog named Charlie who...

Send a text From Cancer to growth in the garden. Patrick has journeyed from something terrible to two thriving businesses. All thanks to his wife's perseverance and a garden. 

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Send a text MF Heat Co. is a Delaware company that creates culinary focused fermented small batch hot sauce. What started as a passion project during the pandemic, MF Heat Co. quickly became a fan favorite among friends and family who were gifted sauce, and after months of begging Mike Frank made it legit in 2023. Based out of Milton, Delaware MF Heat Co. cooks sauce out of the Sussex Kitchen Dela...

Send a text Wendy, an award-winning fantasy, and sci-fi author began writing at five and completed her first novel by fourteen. Inspired by Ray Bradbury, her Tales from the Riven Isles series includes Tinderbox , Tarotmancer, The Hatter’s Daughter coming soon , and Steelbound sold on proposal. Critics compare her work to N.K. Jemisin, L. Penelope, and Sarah J. Maas.

Send a text Catherine Jenkins is the Marketing & Communications Manager for Kent County Tourism. A recent graduate of the Leadership Central Delaware program, Class of 2024 and Secretary on the Board of Directors for MATPRA (Mid-Atlantic Tourism & Public Relations Alliance). She is passionate about brand development, the travel industry, and promoting all things Kent County. In her free ti...

Send a text Courtney, the owner of Dirty Blonde Delaware, is a small town local. She has worked her way from an assistant job to owning her own salon and traveling across the country doing hair. In May 2024, she launched a hair line with Idle Hand Collective to use at festivals. Listen now to her story of growing up in Delaware and her exciting journey in the hair industry. 

Send a text Anastasia Jackson is a Delaware native who firmly believes that Delaware is the best place to work, live, and raise a family. With its tight-knit community and strong sense of belonging, Delaware has always been home to Anastasia. She has recently completed leadership development through central delaware chamber of commerce. She has a passion for continuous education and being of suppo...

Send a text Leo and Carolyn, originally from Minnesota, have found a new home in Dover, Delaware. Leo boasts a strong background in management, while Carolyn is a dynamic entrepreneur. After achieving significant success in Arizona’s real estate market, Carolyn ventured into a new business, establishing a Crumbl franchise in Dover.

Send a text   Kevin Bradshaw is an advertising expert with over 20+ years of experience in media and communications. An avid reader, sports enthusiast, artist, history buff, fan of science fiction, hip hop and pop culture. My goal is to educate businesses on the need for omni-channel marketing and how it can help them drive ROI, through artful media placements.

Send a text Meet Talon and Travis Holleman, the passionate directors of R OOTS Youth+ Development Program and ROOTS Community Initiative non-profit . They have transformed their lives from the hustle and bustle of Baltimore to a serene homestead in Georgetown, DE where they run nature-based community education to bridge the gap in traditional schooling through teaching practical life skills, yoga,...

Send a text Skip Ford is a servant leader that focuses on individual and team development to ensure mission accomplishment. He is culminating a 38- year career in the U.S. Air Force at the highest enlisted rank. He is a married father of four and prides himself in his involvement in myriad community initiatives and looks forward to more engagement in retirement. 

Send a text Kim Chitty is the Executive Director of Girls on the Run Delaware. She has been with the organization since its inception in 2005 and remains passionate about the mission. She is married and has 2 adult daughters, both of whom participated in and coached Girls on the Run.  Carrie Townsend is the program director for Girls on the Run Delaware for Kent and Sussex County. She feels honore...

Send a text Jenn Ewald, LCSW and Jen Sellitto-Penoza, LCSW (affectionately referred to as "The Jenns") founded the 501c3 non-profit organization, Postnatal Support Advocates, Inc., in mid 2023. Our mission is to revolutionize the postpartum experience for Delaware Families through emotional wellness support during the foundational 4th trimester and beyond. We wholeheartedly believe that...

Send a text Say hello to Theoni, the powerhouse behind “NOT UR DADDYS LENDER” - your not-so-typical mortgage expert with a flair for making home buying cool, comprehensible, and completely relatable for the younger generation. Diving into the mortgage banking world at 18 and now thriving with Annie Mac Home Mortgage as a correspondent lender, Theoni's approach is anything but traditional. Her...

Send a text The pandemic gave rise to an explosion of pet adoptions and as regulations began lifting, people began looking for daycare socialization options for their pets. Historically, Dover had no options for dog boarding or daycare and that’s where we, Han Dover Your Rover, came in. In August of 2022 we opened our doors to the community and offer dog daycare, boarding and spa services. They ca...

Send a text Milk + Honey Lactation Brittanie, Suzanna, & Kelly Just your lactation-loving, evidence-based, women-empowering, pumping-savvy LC’s here to bring breastfeeding support to the Eastern Shore.