Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Olivia Smith and Erica Waskey of Springboard Community Services . Springboard Community Services has devoted itself, throughout the course of its more than 170 year history, to improving the lives of the most vulnerable residents of Maryland. Springboard Community Services, which was formerly known as Family and Children's Services, has ...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Jordan Lally and Tara DeCapite of the Ed Lally Foundation . Jordan Lally founded the Ed Lally Foundation (ELF) with the help of his family after his cherished father Ed lost his struggle with clinical depression and committed suicide. Through the Foundation, Tara, Jordan and his bandmates in Big Infinite have been going around spreading ...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Melissa DeSantis and Danielle Forgione, Owners of Raise The Barre - Studio Of Dance . Their daughters were doing dance together when the studio they were dancing at shut down because of COVID. Melissa and Danielle weren't going to let their daughter's dreams and the other kids of that studios dreams come to an end. Melissa and Danielle p...
Jun 03, 2022•38 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Blaney Teal. Blaney is a successful modern-day "Mompreneur" from Baltimore, Maryland, and she is the proud mother of two children. She is also the Founder of MBX - Making Business Connections . Because of her vibrant, energizing, and magnetic personality, she has had a significant impact on the lives of a great number of business owners ...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Katelyn Shephard, the Executive Director of Homecoming Project . Homecoming Project is an eight-bed, state-certified halfway house for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse. The mission of Homecoming Project is to provide women with a comprehensive, family-oriented program of recovery from homelessness and substance abuse in ...
May 23, 2022•55 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Donna Kreis and Kim Malat of Women's Giving Circle of Harford County. The Women's Giving Circle of Harford County encourages women of all ages to participate in the transformative potential of local charitable giving. The contributions of time, talent, and financial resources that their group makes help to make a positive change in the l...
May 18, 2022•31 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Dan Diedriech, Host of The Art Of Being You . Here's the description of Dan's podcast: Remember the song, “It’s not easy being green?” Well, it also isn’t easy: •being in a wheelchair, •having PTSD, •being a member of the LGBTQ community, •losing a loved one to suicide, •being addicted to drugs, •belonging to a minority race or religion,...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Rage Against Addiction has partnered with Rich Bennett of Harford County Living to create podcasts to bring awareness to communities about the devastating effects of addiction and to also spread hope about the possibility of recovery. Rage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their families with the resources they need to find a path to recovery that will enable them to lead happy healthy lives. Its mission is to “provide awareness and support to any...
May 13, 2022•24 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by people of Harford County Health Department's Minority Health Program . The health department just employed two community health outreach workers to boost the health of Harford County's minority population! They were tasked with reaching out to our susceptible group that was resistant to vaccination, providing resources and information to...
May 09, 2022•57 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by George Wooden of BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising and Beck Bolton of The Phoenyx Farm and Sanctuary . The Phoenyx Farm and Sanctuary rescues unwanted and neglected horses and provides them with a safe and secure refuge. Beck has been putting all of her hard-earned money into this and contacted George for help. Find out about the big even...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 22 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Lyn Godfrey and Adam Shellenbarger of Joppatowne Grow . Joppatowne Grow is a community garden that serves the community and brings people together. Learn about the different edible plants grown in it and the ones that are not edible as well. Recommended podcast - Two Minutes in the Garden If you have an idea or something or someone you w...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich and cohost Alicia Hamilton are joined by Brenna Kupferman and Arden McClune from the Liriodendron Mansion . The Liriodendron is Dr. Howard Kelly and his wife Laetitia's historic home and estate. Dr. Kelly was a renowned surgeon and one of the Johns Hopkins Medical College's four founding physicians. Dr. Kelly built the mansion as a summer home for hi...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Joyce Conroy of WHFC 91.1 FM . Joyce is the Host of the Block Party which can be heard on Saturday Nights on WHFC 91.1 FM . When it comes to rock and roll, Joyce is truly the Queen of Oldies Rock and Roll Radio. Her knowledge, interviews, and choice of music will have you coming back every Saturday to hear more. From the Electric Prunes ...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Terry Trouyet, Matt Terry, and Paul Chuffo of WHFC 91.1 FM . WHFC 91.1 FM is the college radio station of Harford Community College , home of the Fighting Owls. Terry, Matt, and Paul explain the format change of the station, the Radio Learning Lab, their podcasting education, and so much more. Find out how much radio has changed througho...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Brad Cox. Brad is an Author, Musician and Podcaster. You can find his books Children of the Program, Children of the Program: Edge of the Fifth Sun and Children of the Program: A-Immortal at bookstores and online. Brad was on a previous episode on August 9, 2021 which you can hear at He's A Rocking Author Or A Writing Rocker (buzzsprout....
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by people of Harford County Health Department's Building Permits division. You may be asking yourself what does public health have to do with building permits? You're about to find out, and you'll probably be surprised and learn some new things as well. Sponsored by Harford County Health Department Recommended podcast - Live Greater | A Uni...
Apr 13, 2022•57 min
Harford County Living presents Conversations with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios. On this episode, Rich is joined by Joe Ayler, George Wooden, and Kelly Jara as they have a nice conversation with Kristy Breslin. Kristy is the Traffic Reporter for WJZ-TV 13 in Baltimore, Host of Harford MagaScene on HarfordTV , Master of Ceremonies for several events, and President of the HarfordTV Foundation . Kristy explains how she loves her job, dealing with her dau...
Apr 11, 2022•46 min
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Apr 01, 2022•20 min
Rage Against Addiction has partnered with Rich Bennett of Harford County Living to create podcasts to bring awareness to communities about the devastating effects of addiction and to also spread hope about the possibility of recovery. Rage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their families with the resources they need to find a path to recovery that will enable them to lead happy healthy lives. Its mission is to “provide awareness and support to any...
Mar 31, 2022•32 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Ross DiEdoardo. Ross is the Director of CASA of Harford County , a Court Appointed Special Advocate program that trains everyday citizens to advocate for the best interest of children who have experienced abuse and neglect and found themselves stuck in the middle of the foster care and court system mazes. Sponsored by Joppa-Magnolia LEO Club If you have an id...
Mar 28, 2022•54 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Mike Maxwell. Mike owns Maxed Out Home Group . Maxed Out Home Group is a full-service Real Estate Team affiliated with Keller Williams Gateway. Mike's knowledge and experience enable him to assist clients in deciding whether to upsize to a larger home or expand the size of their current home. He and his team also assist people looking to buy their first home,...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 32 min
Rage Against Addiction has partnered with Rich Bennett of Harford County Living to create podcasts to bring awareness to communities about the devastating effects of addiction and to also spread hope about the possibility of recovery. Rage Against Addiction is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting addicts and their families with the resources they need to find a path to recovery that will enable them to lead happy healthy lives. Its mission is to “provide awareness and support to any...
Mar 16, 2022•42 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Michelle Karczeski . Michelle is running for Clerk of Court in Harford County, Maryland. Michelle explains what the Clerk of Court actually does and how she's hoping to make history. If Michelle wins the election, she will be the first woman in Harford County history to be elected as Clerk of Court. With her background with the Maryland Judiciary, she is abso...
Mar 14, 2022•52 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich is joined by co-host, Dan Jahn. Rich and Dan speak with Kathy Burley. Kathy is the Director of Harford County Parks & Recreation . Learn about the beautiful parks in Harford County, the Recreation Councils, Programs, Wood Shop and so much more that Harford County Parks & Recreation has to offer to the public. Sponsored by American Auto Repair Sales & Services...
Mar 09, 2022•1 hr 22 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Megan L. Hardgrave. Megan is the author of Ride With the Assassin . The book is a historical fiction novel told from the perspective of a teenage witness to the Lincoln assassination. The plot revolves around Mark Harris, a young boy who unwittingly assists John Wilkes Booth in escaping from Ford's Theater after he assassinates President Abraham Lincoln. He t...
Mar 07, 2022•35 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with members of Harford County Health Department . March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and it's very important to get screened. If you're 45 years of age, now is the time to start scheduling your screening. Find out more information at » Cancer Prevention (Breast, Cervical, Colorectal & Lung Cancer Screening Program) (harfordcountyhealth.com) I...
Mar 02, 2022•25 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich is joined by co-host, Mrs. Maryland America, Julia Chang. Rich and Julia speak with Krista Demcher . Krista is the founder of the ACORN Method - a 5 step system that helps current and aspiring entrepreneurs build their confidence, clarity and communication skills to start or scale their big idea. She offers this system through a small group, high touch program that not o...
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 26 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Vicki Jones. Vicki is the President of the Harford County NAACP . Vicki goes over some history about the NAACP as well as the Harford County Chapter and how membership is open to anyone and to people of all ages. Sponsored by Chesapeake Podcast Network If you have an idea or something or someone you would like to see on the podcast, let us know by sending an ...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Elizabeth Wise. Elizabeth is the new President and Chief Executive Officer of University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health . She took on the role effective January 10, 2022 after Lyle Sheldon had retired. Elizabeth believes strongly in the community and putting the patient at the center of every decision that they make. If you have an idea or something or s...
Feb 16, 2022•19 min
On this episode of Harford County Living with Rich Bennett , coming to you from the Freedom Federal Credit Union studios, Rich speaks with Rachel Bongiorno and her mother Kim Bongiorno. Rachel works at Rage Against Addiction as a Recovery Coach and Daughter’s House Program Director. Rachel began her recovery journey in January 2017 after years of battling active addiction and became a volunteer with Rage Against Addiction around this time. She wanted to support and inspire people who are struggl...
Feb 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
