Robin Simonton, Executive Director of the Historic Oakwood Cemetery, explains how its wind phone, modeled after the phone booth wind phone created by garden designer Itaru Sasaki to help cope with his loss and those of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, is offering comfort to the loved ones of the deceased.
Oct 17, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Katie Dunn, former Senior Associate Director of Career Coaching (UNC MBA Program), current Director of Career Development at Momentum Learning, and founder of Back to Business, helps people find new, or return to a career they enjoy providing all the ins-and-outs -how-tos.
Oct 05, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Dr. Katherine Loflin, along with paranormal investigators, explore things that go-bump-in-the-night in the small town of Cary, NC.
Oct 04, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Life coach Sarah Harper Huntington says stop waiting for that new love, more money, losing weight. Be OK with who you are and start living now!
Sep 28, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Kathryn Ellywicz, from GreenPath Financial Wellness, discusses debt and credit management education to increase our credit scores.
Sep 28, 2022•21 min•Season 4Ep. 133
EndCAN’s, Clara Johnson, analyzes the problem and solutions
Sep 19, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Don Fick, the organizer of Repair Café NC, discusses this “international” movement that allows for sharing skills, building social relationships, salvaging treasures, and enhancing community resilience and sustainability by repairing, rather than discarding
Sep 14, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Anthony Martin, Choice Mutual CEO, who frequently authors content for Forbes and Newsweek, and consults for dozens of high-profile websites such as Bankrate, Reuters, Fox Business, C-NBC, ETC., walks us through the journey of planning our own funeral
Sep 07, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 128
You made it through a school-time pandemic; you’ll make it through this! Expert tips on how to create successful school day mornings. Golden Rule Day, jokes, advice
Aug 30, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Special Olympics’ athlete, Kristine Hughes, shares her story, and gives us info on the OVER THE EDGE RAPPEL, Fit & Able offers Halloween fun, fundraising runs, Gay Purvis at Amberly brings home the bacon gathering all these funds to support Special Olympics
Aug 29, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 127
George Smart, founder of NC Modernist, a nonprofit educational archive, discusses the topic and includes info on the Modapalooza bus tour of 11 new and renovated Modernist houses
Aug 19, 2022•15 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on INFIDELITY. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Department of Psychiatry faculty at UNC. Catherine Aponte, psychologist and author of “A Marriage of Equals,” explores and advises on INFIDELITY. Catherine did graduate work in Clinical Psychology at Duke University, and her husband, also a psychologist, served on the Dep...
Jul 19, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Gregory Hartley, (as seen on CNN, ABC, CBS, etc.) author of the book, Get People to do What You Want: How to Use Body Language and Words for Maximum Effect, teaches us how to ignite body language and behavioral expertize to get what we want in business, romance, and even in our neighborhood!
Jul 14, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Brie Arthur, author of The Foodscape Revolution and Gardening with Grains , and contributor to the Emmy-winning PBS television program , Growing a Greener World, shares expert advice on all things SUNFLOWERS—plus: Visit a sunflower field at Dix Park
Jul 14, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 122
News from The United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County on a Diversity in Arts Leadership program—Opportunities to receive $1500 and $10,000 art grants, -- general North Carolina Museum of Art info, including a new exhibit called FAULT LINES: ART AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Jul 06, 2022•14 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Amy Steeves describes her battle with cancer, bone marrow transplant, and the good that came out of it by creating Amy’s Rays Of Sunshine---inspirational cards for those in isolation
Jul 01, 2022•23 min•Season 3Ep. 119
Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasurer, talks State unclaimed cash, pandemic-era federal hospital monies, medical debt affecting credit scores, and more.
Jun 29, 2022•18 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Lauren Doyle, the owner of The Travel Mechanic, explores travel on a budget and other tips, such as how to pack light!
Jun 23, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Heather Prach, Director of Education for the International Dairy, Deli, Bakery Association designs the perfect charcuterie board for this summer classic.
Jun 22, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Father’s Day Thoughts
Jun 16, 2022•13 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Kids Together Playground was a dream initiated by two seven-year-old girls who wanted a safe place to play for their younger sisters who had disabilities, so they created one—and YOU can, too! Marla Dorrel, the founder and president of the Kids Together nonprofit, explains how.
Jun 01, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 115
It’s always been there. It’s bathing in the shadows of wars, famine, floods, September 11th, and in just plain, old, everyday life. At times, it perches its talons more prominently than at others. Now, with COVID-19, it’s trickling in our veins again. It is—the fear of dying. Death Cafes , gatherings where folks discuss demise over cake and coffee, or even pizza, are helping people cope. Author, J. Dana Trent, discusses the promise of Death Cafes , and her book, “ Dessert First: Preparing for De...
May 10, 2022•29 min•Season 3Ep. 114
This episode is a rerun from 2021
May 04, 2022•25 min•Season 3Ep. 113
The Heart of Cary Association explains its principles, mission, pillars, membership, and overall impact in the community. NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT: North Carolina Community Development Initiative REPEAT
Apr 29, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Sherri Durbin of Consider it Done, Concierge/Organization, provides tips for making to-do lists disappear
Apr 27, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 112
I speak with Dr. Zachary Rubin about the Natural, Common Sense and Medical Remedies for seasonal allergies. Non-Profit Spotlight: Poe Center REPEAT
Apr 13, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 110
It is hard to make friends as adults. Here’s some “how-tos” from the founder of the Wackies, Deb Meehan
Mar 16, 2022•22 min•Season 3Ep. 108
Women power takes front & center as the Cary Women’s Giving Network’s co-founder, Sheila Ogle, explains the huge impact this organization has in the community!
Mar 06, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 109
Helping with disasters, blood donations, military services, training-- Barry Porter, American Red Cross CEO of the Eastern Region, explains it all and the touching stories behind the movement.
Mar 06, 2022•21 min•Season 3Ep. 107
Veterans: Claims, Appeals, Health Care, Programs—American Legion Post 67—Commander Richard Spryrison
Mar 02, 2022•24 min•Season 3Ep. 106