Download Episode Here Publisher Christi George visits the BPE studio to talk about Neighbors Magazine and her journey to creating a product that focuses on the local community. Learn about the obstacles she overcame in getting a new publication off the ground and into people’s homes, and why print media is so important. Molly joins us from the gutter in this side-splitting episode, complete with Phishing trips, a twin update, and a joyful reunion for our charming podcast hosts. Christi invites everyone with an interest in Neighbors Magazine to reach out to her by email at [email protected], or by phone at 216-526-2726. There are only a few more days left to register for How to Stay out of Court: Lunch-and-Learn with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and Gertsburg Law Firm, on September 20th in Cleveland, Ohio. The event will feature a presentation by Alex Gertsburg, passing along proven strategies for saving companies money both inside and outside the courts, followed by a panel discussion by in-house and outside attorneys about legal minefields that businesses routinely fall into and need to avoid in their operations. Learn more and reserve your seat at bit.ly/CMBASeptember20. LINKS TO TOPICS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• The letter from Phish to their fans after having to cancel the Curveball Festival can be read here: phish.com/news/curveball-forced-to-cancel/

SHOW NOTES * 0:55  Alex and Molly reunited; Phish woes; Hello MommySwap listeners; Twin update; Check out the Gary Klaben episode * 18:21  Introducing Christi George * 23:25 All about Neighbors Magazine: where it is and how it began * 28:15 Ongoing projects * 31:40 Starting Neighbors Magazine and getting on the cover * 37:00 The joy of writing * 38:50 Overcoming obstacles and how to sell an idea * 44:08  The value of print and keeping it local * 55:20  Best.Podcast.Ever. Breaking News * 59:40 How to get in touch with Christi & peeking into her past * 1:09:00  Lightning Round   SHOUTS OUTS IN THIS EPISODE: Sara Radar, Mike Mihalek, NLQP, Leftover Salmon, Infamous Stringdusters, Phish, Mommy swap, Jim & Kathy Nerpouni, Michael Henry, Emil Sorel/Kitchen and Bath