Ted Dumbauld has taken a few unexpected turns—from the Naval Academy and serving as a submarine officer, to Wall Street, the early days of the medical cannabis industry, and now craft whiskey.

The conversation covers sea stories from his time as a submariner, the jump from the Navy to investment banking and hedge funds, his experience buying and running a medical cannabis company, and what ultimately led him to found SoNo 1420, a craft distillery on the Connecticut shoreline.

It’s a conversation about career pivots, taking risks, learning new industries, and the experiences that shape where you end up.

Ted Dumbauld on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teddumbauld/

SoNo 1420: https://sono1420.com/

Great restaurants don't become institutions by accident.

For generations, the Lewnes family has helped shape Annapolis' dining scene, building a reputation for consistency, hospitality, and an unwavering commitment to quality.

Mack Lewnes shares the story behind Lewnes' Steakhouse—one of Annapolis' most iconic restaurants—and the lessons learned from growing up in a family business, leading high-performing teams, and preserving a standard that customers have come to expect for decades.

Whether leading a team, building a business, or simply striving to create something meaningful, this conversation offers a candid look at the people, values, and hard work behind a local institution.

Lewnes' Steakhouse: https://www.lewnessteakhouse.com

Lewnes' Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewnes_steakhouse/

Mack's other joint ventures:

In Grano: https://www.ingranoannapolis.com

In Grano Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingrano_bistrobakery/

Dr. Angelo Falcone shares his journey from practicing emergency medicine to leading a physician organization that cared for more than 500,000 patients annually across three states—and why he ultimately chose a different path.

Through lessons in leadership, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, Angelo reflects on what he learned building a large healthcare organization, the challenges of modern medicine, and what led him to found Dignity Integrative Health.

We also explore his Four Pillars of Healthspan, practical ways to improve long-term health, and why living longer means little without living well.

Whether you’re building a business, navigating a career transition, or looking to take greater ownership of your health, this conversation offers valuable perspective on creating a life aligned with what matters most.

🌐 Website: https://www.dignityintegrative.com/

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dignityintegrative

✍️ Blog: https://www.dignityintegrative.com/blog

Jeff Webb is the President and CEO of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation. In this episode, he shares his journey from growing up and finding his way to Annapolis, to his time in the SEAL teams, and the path that ultimately led him back to serve the Naval Academy community.

Jeff reflects on the leadership lessons, resilience, and adaptability shaped through his experiences in the military and beyond—and how those lessons guide him today in leading one of the most powerful alumni networks in the country. A thoughtful conversation on service, identity, and the lasting impact of Annapolis.

🔗 Connect with Jeff:

🌐 Jeff Webb — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-webb/

🌐 U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation — https://www.usna.com/

📸 @usnaalumni

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Know Your Neighbor - bringing listeners closer to the everyday, incredible people all around them — one conversation at a time. It’s all about perspective.

I started this podcast out of real curiosity. I genuinely enjoy talking with people and learning from their experiences—getting to know who they are and what shaped them into the person they are today. It began with a simple idea: getting to know people I thought I already knew a little better.

Over time, it’s grown into something more. Now, it’s not just about talking with people in my network—friends, people from my local community, fellow Naval Academy alumni, or veterans—but also about sitting down with those unique people all around us, our ‘neighbors’ in the broadest sense, who have interesting stories, different perspectives, and real experience to share. We talk about successes and failures, lessons learned, and the things that actually shape a life, so I can learn from them and apply that wisdom to my own growth.

If that’s something you value—if you enjoy real conversations, curiosity, and learning from other people—you’re in the right place. I’d love for you to listen, subscribe, and follow along for the ride. Join me to Know Your Neighbor.

Steve Samaras is the owner and founder of Zachary’s Jewelers in Annapolis, Maryland.

His iconic store in the heart of downtown’s main street has become a local institution, known for more than just fine jewelry. Steve’s approach to business is rooted in personal values, genuine care for people, and a belief that success doesn’t require sacrificing who you are.

His story is one of craftsmanship, community, and building something lasting the right way.

🔗 Website: Zachary’s Jewelers
📸 Instagram: @zacharys_jewelers

Kate Myers is the author of the novels Excavations and Salty. From studying archaeology at the University of Pennsylvania, to working in television and digital media, and ultimately to fiction writing.

Kate shares stories from real archaeology digs, her career stops at CBS, CollegeHumor, and BuzzFeed, and how those experiences shaped her writing. Now based in Annapolis, Kate reflects on creative pivots, storytelling, trusting unconventional career paths and seeing one of her books adapted for the screen as a new television series. 

🌐 Kate Myers — https://katemyersisanauthor.com

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Carrie Chojnowski, a Certified Holistic Gut Specialist and Health Coach with Thrive4Life Holistic Health and member of The Kinney Clinic, joins Know Your Neighbor  to discuss the science and art of gut health. She shares how she built her practice, why the gut is often called the body’s “second brain,” and what simple habits can help anyone strengthen their microbiome and overall well-being—no matter where they live.

🌿 Thrive4Life Holistic Health website
🏥 The Kinney Clinic
🎙️ Thrive With Carrie
📸 @thrive.with.carrie

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John Frenaye, creator of Eye On Annapolis, joins Know Your Neighbor to share how he built a thriving local news and storytelling platform that connects an entire community. From breaking news to hidden gems, Eye On Annapolis has become a model for how local media can create impact, trust, and belonging—lessons that resonate far beyond Annapolis.

🎙️ Eye On Annapolis Podcast
🌐 Eye On Annapolis Website
📸 Eye On Annapolis Instagram

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Our first return guest.....In this follow-up episode, Know Your Neighbor  welcomes back Dr. Ben Horn — a former Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet pilot who made a remarkable career transition into dentistry and periodontistry.

The conversation picks up where his first episode left off, diving into the second chapter of his professional life. Ben shares what it was like going through the demands of dental school while raising a young family, and the critical support his wife provided along the way.

He also reflects on the through line between military aviation and dentistry: the ability to compartmentalize and bring total focus to the task at hand.

Whether in the cockpit or the operating chair, Ben thrives in high-consequence environments that demand presence, precision, and purpose.

This episode is a story of discipline, reinvention, and the pursuit of excellence in entirely different arenas.

🔗 Connect with Ben: Ben Horn on LinkedIn

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