Inspire Saratoga

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Sarah Craig has been the Executive Director of Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs since 1995.

Caffe Lena is one of the treasures of music and culture in this town, and with 30 years of experience leading from the front, I got to speak with Sarah about the evolution of the Caffe, the mission behind it, and the deep rooted arts of Saratoga.

Check out more from Sarah at:

https://www.caffelena.org/team/

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Jon Dorflinger is the perfect example of learning and living through stories.

Jon is the owner/founder of Light it Up Media, which is dedicated to helping non-profits and mission driven businesses amplify their impact through compelling video storytelling.

With over 20 years of experience in Hollywood film production, media education, and digital marketing, Jon has worked on major films, led media programs, and helped organizations turn their vision into action.

An absolute blast of a conversation here.

Check out more from Jon and Light it Up Media at:

https://lightitup.media/

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Those from Saratoga know the word SPAC as well as any other.

SPAC, aka Saratoga Performing Arts Center is a staple organization and part of the community, and in this episode, I had the honor of sitting with Elizabeth Sobol, CEO of SPAC.

Elizabeth has lived an incredible life in the arts, from her early days as an aspiring classical pianist, to learning from some of the greatest in the entertainment management industry in New York City, to eventually coming to Saratoga to head up this amazing organization.

Truly a beautiful conversation with such an inspiring person.

Check out more from SPAC at:

www.spac.org

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Jamie Mastroianni is the owner/founder of iRun Local, right in the heart of town on Broadway.

Her story of running, connection, and creating a local brand for the health and wellness of the town is truly inspiring, and it was an absolute blast to hear about all she has done and continues to do for the community.

Check out Jamie more at:

https://shop.irunlocal.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/irunlocal/?hl=en

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What Meghan Connolly Haupt is doing, and the story she has is truly inspirational.

Meghan is the Founder of Inclusive Saratoga, a non-profit organization focused on disability inclusivity, where they partner with non-profits and businesses to create public spaces and experiences that allow individuals with disabilities to fully participate.

From her personal experience of raising a daughter with cerebral palsy, and the opportunity she saw to create an organization specifically to help businesses and people with disabilities come together in creating a great experience, Meghan goes into it all in this conversation.

Check out more from Meghan at:

https://www.inclusivesaratoga.com/

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In the first episode of Season 2, I sat down with Kay Margison, AKA The Sober Weightlifter, and founder of Athena Nutrition.

Katy has been an athlete most of her adult life, competing in both CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting, and over the past year and change, she made a life changing decision to overcome substance abuse addiction and live a sober life.

In this episode, Katy goes into the raw, deep detail of her path to getting sober, the challenges and difficulties that have come with it, as well as her successes in creating a health business designed specifically to help women in fitness, nutrition and lifestyle.

Check out more from Katy on FB and IG.

FB: https://www.facebook.com/katy.cook.37

IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesoberweightlifter

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Leah is one of the most charismatic, positive, and insightful people I’ve spoken to.

Leah is a certified mindfulness and yoga practitioner, and founder of Brave Lion Mind.

She founded Brave Lion to offer neuroscience and nature based mindfulness to educators, students and families.

She believes that establishing a customized mindfulness practice nurtures mental, emotional and physical wellbeing based on resilience, empowerment and the ability to live a self-aware and self-directed life.

Check out more from Leah at https://www.bravelionmind.com/about

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One of the most genuine, caring, and insightful coaches I’ve ever encountered, Karen Carey joins me on the show.

The founder of Ruby Red Road, Karen’s experience and insights as a Life Coach cut right to the heart, and in this episode, Karen dives into mindset, resilience, what self-worth really means, and practical solutions for maximizing your life.

Check out Karen at:

https://www.rubyredroad.com/about

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karen.moshercarey

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The best way I can describe Jeff Grogan is as a world class human.

A father, husband, friend, kettlebell athlete, and a 3 decade veteran nurse and founder of the Saratoga Youth Mentor program.

I first met Jeff 5 years ago when he began a new journey of strength for himself, and since that time, his evolution of life, and creating an impact for adolescents in this community has been nothing short of inspiring.

In this episode, Jeff goes deep into the state of adolescent mental health, his experience as a nurse over 30 years, and how to help our young generation become more confident, healthy, and resilient.

Check out more from Jeff at https://saratogayouthmentor.com

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Christine O’Donnell is an Emmy-Nominated TV Journalist &  Podcast Coach. She is the founder of Bright Sighted Pros, a community of bright, independent and professional podcasters who have a true vision for their podcast, brand and business. 

Christine graciously allowed me to come to her own podcasting studio in Saratoga Springs, and dive into journalism, where podcasting is heading as a media outlet in our community, and her experience working and living in Saratoga Springs.

You can check out more from Christine at https://brightsighted.com/