Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Mary-Jane Foster, President & CEO of Interval House to discuss her career as an actress in New York City, her time as the co-founder and CEO of an Atlantic League Baseball Team, and a lifetime dedicated to domestic violence prevention.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233), text “START” to 88788, or visit thehotline.org. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Peter Callahan, Director of Learning and Development for Leadership Greater Hartford to discuss the difference between grit and knowing when to quit, the power of being present, and what it means to develop the leaders around us.

Stay tuned after the episode for a special return appearance and debrief from Coffee with Changemakers Alumni and Episode 15 guest, Lauren Zevetchin!

Recorded Live at Rebel Dog Coffee in East Hartford, CT

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Curtis Rodriguez-Porter, Managing Director of the School Choice Division & Hartford Region Open Choice Program for the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) to discuss growing up in a service-oriented family, the importance choosing the right school for your child, and his relationship-based approach to growing our community.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Keith McGilvery, The ⁠Good News Guy⁠, to talk about his award-winning journalism career, moving to New York City just before September 11th, his time as a news anchor during a global pandemic, and his mission to shine a light on those making a real difference in this world.

With a surprise appearance by Kim Morrison from Beanz & Co!

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Solomiya Ivakhiv, world-renowned violinist to discuss growing up in Ukraine during a time of historic change, building an international career in music, the responsibility artists have during times of conflict, and why music has the remarkable ability to transcend language, politics, and borders.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Sarah Blecher, Executive Director of Reset to discuss a life of breaking barriers, the importance of finding your home, and how businesses can be used as a force for positive change.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Kyle Knickerbocker, creative force behind The Connecticut Native to talk about his work as a US Merchant Mariner, his experience attending the impeachment hearings of the 45th President of the United States, the importance of being present for major moments in history, and the 5th Anniversary of The Connecticut Native.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Thea Montañez, former Senior Advisor to Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and Senior Fellow for the Connecticut Project to talk about her upbringing in Hartford, her time as Hartford's Chief Operating Officer, becoming a first-generation college graduate, and the importance of servant leadership.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Kevin Sullivan, AVP and Branch Manager for PeoplesBank in Hartford to discuss the importance of volunteerism, uplifting communities, and cool videogames.

Host Eric R. Hutchinson sits down with Lauren Zevetchin, Executive Director of HYPE, Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs, to discuss her lifelong love of books, the importance of shining a light on the work of others, and her passion for building a promising future for the next generation of professionals.

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