Humans of Montclair

Humans of Montclair

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Humans of Montclair episodes

  • Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

    On today's episode of Humans of Montclair, Anna sits down and speaks to Congressowman Mikie Sherrill, one of Montclair's congressional representatives. Mikie Sherrill represents New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, which encompasses parts of Montclair, as well as parts of  Morris, Sussex, and Passaic county.

    Mikie is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, and spent almost 10 years as a helicopter pilot, where she flew missions throughout the Middle East and Europe. She worked on the Battle Watch Floor in the European Theater during the Iraq invasion, and served as a Flag Aide to the Deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Congresswoman Sherrill also served as a Russian policy officer and worked on the implementation of our nuclear treaty obligations and oversaw the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Russia’s Navy.


    Mikie won her election to the house of representatives in 2018, and is running for reelection in this year's 2022 midterm elections. 



    25 min
  • Michael Callejas

    To say that Michael Callejas is involved with Montclair's community is an understatement. 

    He knows everyone. He's a kind, compassionate, approachable member of our community. He is also a rising sophomore at Montclair State University and an incredible photographer. 

    Michael has been taking photos for a very long time. At first, it started just by taking photos with friends or alone, just for the joy of doing it. But it was when Montclair High School's student body hosted its June 2020 Unity Walk, a peaceful protest in response to police brutality and the death of George Floyd, that Michael realized how much photography meant to him. It became more than something he enjoyed, but rather a passion, something he was willing to pursue. Since then, he's taken incredible photos for Montclair and beyond. Listen to his story here. 

    Follow Michael on Instagram: @callejasphotos 

    His Website: www.michaelcallejas.com 


    Follow Humans of Montclair on Instagram: @Humansofmtc 

    Listen here: www.humansofmtc.com

    21 min
  • Ira Wagner
    On today’s episode of humans of Montclair, I interviewed Ira Wagner, the Executive Director of the Montclair Art Museum. Together, we discussed the Museum's history, the significance behind each work of art and MAM exhibits, the merge with the yard school of art, as well as the impact The MAM has had on Montclair and other local towns.
    To learn more about the Montclair Art Museum, visit their website at  montclairartmuseum.org or follow them on Instagram @mammontclair.
    35 min
  • IX: Local Coffee

    On today's episode of Humans of Montclair, I interviewed Robert Genovese of Local Coffee Montclair. Together we had a conversation about the story behind local, working in the hospitality business, local’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Local’s art residency as well as their contributions to the Montclair community.

    31 min
  • VIII. JAÉ Candles + Co
    On todays episode, I interviewed Jada, Ellie, and Taylor of JAÉ Candles + Co. The three girls are middle school students from the Essex County area who created JAÉ Candles in the middle of the pandemic as a way to spread love and light into their community. The three girls are also student entrepreneurs, which is something that is very inspiring! I spoke to the three of them about student life, the pandemic, how it shaped their business, and their advice for starting up a business from scratch.
    19 min
  • VII. The Montclair Foundation/Van Vleck House and Gardens

    On this week's episode of Humans of Montclair, I sat down with The Montclair Foundation and Van Vleck House and Gardens. I spoke to Director of Development Anita Peterson, Eileen Lundberg, Communications Manager at the Montclair Foundation. Laura Roberts, The Director of Horticulture for van Vleck Gardens, and Educator at The Montclair Foundation Van Vleck House and Gardens Denise Barth. I talked to the four of them about the history of the Montclair Foundation, the local nonprofit support that they provide, and the profound impact that Van Vleck and the Montclair Foundation had on the Montclair community during the height of the pandemic.

    31 min
  • VI: Caring Cabarets
    On today’s episode of Humans of Montclair, Anna speaks with Co-Producers Andie Earl, Amelia Brubaker, and Ella Freund of Caring Cabarets. The three girls are current students at Montclair High School. Caring Cabarets’ mission is to provide inclusive spaces for young performers to share their talents for the benefit of charities.
    22 min

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@MontclairRadio's flagship podcast,“Humans of Montclair” is a podcast hosted by founding member and Montclair Radio President Anna Brubaker. The podcast was made to shed light on the lives of students…