The host of the Meetup with MeLa podcast, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", meets with Julian from the "Jabbering with Jules" segment and our special guest and teen, Emily Raimondi. Jules interviews Emily and asks about her passion behind her business, Emily's Cupcakes for a Cause, that was started to raise funds and awareness for the the Travis Roy Foundation. Emily discusses her experience, passion, and drive for thinking and caring about others in her world and community around her. She gives ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The host of the Meetup with MeLa podcast, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", meets with Julian from the "Jabbering with Jules" segment and our special guest, Michelle. Michelle discusses the group that she is the founder of that explores the world of paranormal activity. Michelle informs us of the best way to go on a ghost hunt, shows pictures, and audio tracks of her investigational findings. In addition, she shares some of the highlights on paranormal activity, and becoming an investigator yours...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", interviews the business owner/ business consultant of Financial Education Services, Valerie Tridenti. Valerie discusses her journey regarding her educational background, passion to help people, and longing for financial independence that made owning her own business a reality. Valerie features the many services that Financial Education Services provides to its clients to assist in them reaching their financial goals for a full and mo...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", interviews Rhode Island State Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vasell. Rep. Ranglin- Vassell chares her story with us about her life before politics, her passion and motivation for the community she lives in, and what she hopes to accomplish on a state level. We touch on the importance of topics such as gun violence, a living wage, access to doulas, and more. Rep. Ranglin-Vassell also shares a poem out of her book, Journeys. Such an ama...
Apr 13, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The host of the Meetup with MeLa podcast, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", co-host with the host of the Jabbering with Jules segment, Julian. Julian honors this special guest aka his mother, Manuela, in the spirit of Women's History Month. Manuela is an educator, who specializes n delivering supportive service to college students. We get the inside scoop of the realities of working in a college during the times of COVID. Manuela shares what some of the challenges, highlights, and experiences hav...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", interviews Anna Medeiros, the owner of Anna Kay Photography. Anna discusses how she started her business and her passion for photography, and the quality services she provides to her clients. Anna shares her journey of being business owner while perfecting her trade. Anna Kay Photography has a new studio located in Barrington, RI. To learn more about Anna Kay Photography, view the business website at www.annakayphoto.com. In addition...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", interviews Lila Turner, the founder and acting manager of the Youth Choreographer's Project located in Los Angeles, California. Lila talks passionately about the non-profit business that she created for the youth in her community focused around dance and self-expression. Lila discusses what it is to be a business owner; especially during times of COVID, and how her vision continues to evolve and "pivot" to meet the needs of the commu...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", interviews Stephany who explains the ins and out to meal planning and meal preparation. Her helpful tips will save time, money, and the aggravation of being asked, "what's for dinner?" This is truly a topic that affects us all! For the month of March, Stephany, and other women will be featured on the Meetup with MeLa podcast to share their passion for different topics. If you, your family, or someone you know is experiencing food ins...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", interviews the candidate, Hillary Lima, who is running for the District 4 councilwoman seat in Coventry, RI. Hillary talks about her experience, inspiration, and skill set that will make her a great councilwoman to represent District 4 in Coventry. Hillary is being featured in honor of March's Women's History Month to honor and celebrate women and their accomplishments. Election Details: Town Council District 4 General Election Tuesd...
Mar 06, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 11
The host of the Meetup with MeLa podcast, Melissa-Lauren Hooks aka "MeLa", introduces a new podcast segment geared toward kids and teens. Julian aka "Jules" will discuss different topics such as a gaming, Godzilla vs. King Kong, school, social life, and other topics that affect kids and teens.
Mar 04, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 10
The host of the Meetup with MeLa podcast, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, interviews singles, Mike (host of the MJR & Friends podcast), Valerie, and Aaron. They discuss the advantages and disadvantages to being single, dating during COVID, online dating, their love languages, and more! The singles also play some singles trivia to test how much they know about being single in America. Credit: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-dating-sites-for-2021/Single trivia information comes from Chris Woolston (2019)...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Meetup with MeLa podcast host, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, with multi-faith chaplain, Helen Bodell, discuss a diversity of topics related to life events that occurred and are occurring during the pandemic. MeLa and Helen discuss the complexities of supporting loved ones during the times of COVID. Celebrations and life-altering events have required new approaches in lieu of the COVID restrictions. Creativity and innovation have been crucial in celebrating births, new family additions, engagements, and ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 8
This is the second episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, and Guest Co-Host, Valerie Tridenti, developed a guide to having a long-lasting, healthy relationship by watching for red flags and being in the moment. This builds off of Episode 1 of the Meetup with MeLa, "Relationship Series: Love Thy Self". This episode explores the multiple aspects of a relationship when individuals start to date and seek a partner. Gain an understan...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This is the fourth episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, meets with 3 married couples to talk about what it takes to have a successful marriage. The couples play "The Newlywed Game" to see how much they know about one another, and some movie trivia. Join in the fun by playing along with your partner or spouse!!! If you would like to learn more about the Love Language by Gary Chapman or take the quiz, like the couples did; feel ...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 7
This is the third episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, and Founder of ZPD Coaching, Carrie Sackett, discuss the dynamics of interpersonal growth, development, and self-improvement. Carrie offers her clients opportunities to be the creators and builders of their lives through individual and group sessions. For more information, please visit her business website at CoachingZPD.com.
Feb 13, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 6
This is the first episode of the "Meetup with MeLa" Relationship Series. The host of Meetup with MeLa, Melissa-Lauren Hooks, and Guest Co-Host, Valerie Tridenti, developed an easy-to-follow plan of how to start with loving oneself in order to be in healthy and fulfilling relationships in the future. This is a step-by-step guide to finding inner peace and worth, so you do not accept anything less than what you rightfully deserve in any and all relationships!
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
#financetraining #financeinterviewquestions #financemanager MeLa (Melissa-Lauren Hooks) welcomes special guest, Christina Gatteri, Certified Financial Planner, to discuss an array of financial topics ranging from COVID relief options, to expected financial trends in 2021, and everything in between! Christina is the owner of the financial company called, “Me Next Year” (MeNextYear.com), where her focus remains on assisting clients with positive financial decision-making to reach their goals. For ...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Melissa and special guest Mike, discuss their #NewYearsResolutions , plus what Meet Up with MeLa will bring to the table! Grab your wine and join in!
Jan 12, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 1
