Episode 135 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their last week in CNY and preview the weekend ahead.

Saturday August 10th
• Chicks Along the Canal (Canal Place) -- 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Town of Schuyler Extravaganza Car & Corn -- 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Our Common Roots P2B After Party -- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Taco & Margarita Festival -- Noon - 10:00 PM

Sunday August 11th
• Waterfront Yoga at Portofino -- 10:00 AM

Recap Shout Outs
• Forestport Wash Station
• White Lake Inn
• Alder Creek Golf Course
• Eagle Bay Donut Shop
• Otter Lake Grocery Store
• Crosby's Cafe
• Madison's Market
• The Wigwam

---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
Website - https://www.lovelivinglocal315.com
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 134: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Gio Gump & Keith Brown from Eat Local & Grown Locally Media.

Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott Intro
(0:40) - Show Start & Journey
(3:20) - Keith's Background
(5:05) - What Brought Keith to Utica
(5:25) - Starting Grown Locally Media
(6:25) - Company Mission
(8:05) - Businesses Supporting Schools & Sports
(9:40) - Local Influence on the Youth
(11:15) - Bringing Food on the Road
(12:35) - Season 5
(13:50) - What Do You Do If You Don't Like?
(15:30) - Raw & Authentic
(16:00) - Constantly in Create Mode
(16:50) - Starting From Nothing & Learning From the Best
(20:00) - Most Memorable Experience
(21:45) - Big Vision Dreams
(23:30) - Local Besides Food
(24:45) - Wrestling Podcast
(27:00) - Youth Bureau Work & Goals
(28:15) - Teaching the Youth
(31:15) - Long Term Goals For Eat Local
(32:55) - Monetization
(34:45) - Internet is King
(36:10) - Rapid Fire Questions Start



---
Eat Local Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/EatLocal315GrownLocally
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Grownlocallymedia
Gio IG: https://www.instagram.com/giogump
Gio FB: https://www.facebook.com/gio.gump
Gio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therealgiogump
Keith IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingroom_raps
Keith FB: https://www.facebook.com/kb.wing.guy


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 133 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their last week in CNY and preview the weekend ahead.


Friday August 2nd
• Wine and Tarot with Couture Tarot at Brimfield in Clinton - 5:00 PM
• Learn and Play Wellness Fair at Arc Park in Herkimer - 10:00 AM
• Rodeo (ADK Bank Center)

Saturday August 3rd
• Brewfest at the Utica Zoo (Saturday 6:00 PM)
• Critz Farm Blueberry Jam Fest

Sunday August 4th
• Woodland Farm Brewery Artisanal & Craft Market
• Livenoah at Woodland


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 132: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Josh Szot & Nic Phelps from Peak to Brew Relay.

Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(0:50) - Show Start & What is Peak2Brew?
(2:00) - Starting 10 Years Ago
(3:30) - 220 Miles
(6:00) - Runners of Various Abilities
(6:40) - Course Design
(7:55) - Working with Municipalities & Giving Back
(8:30) - Roles & Responsibilities
(12:45) - How Many Runners Are on the Course?
(15:00) - Emotions & Team Camaraderie
(17:00) - The Honey Badger
(19:30) - What Makes P2B Different?
(22:15) - Competitive and Welcoming
(26:00) - Charitable Donations
(34:50) - Rapid Fire Questions Start


---
Peak to Brew Links:
Website: https://p2brelay.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/peaktobrew/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/peak2brew/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ0LF2eMSaSzJoVmCAlT2w
Nic IG: https://www.instagram.com/bleedinirisphotog/
Josh IG: https://www.instagram.com/jszot/

---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 131 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their weekend at the track and wine tasting around the Finger Lakes! Here's a look ahead to this weekend's events:


Friday July 26th
• 

Saturday July 27th
•

Sunday July 28th
•


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 130: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Meghan McGrogan, Interim Director of the Utica Children's Museum.


Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(1:15) - Megan's Background & Becoming Interim Director
(3:10) - Prior Career Roles & Experience
(4:10) - New Location
(5:00) - New Features to Expect
(7:10) - Old Museum Stuff
(7:40) - Static vs. Dynamic Elements
(8:45) - Programming
(10:00) - Mobile Museum
(10:50) - Association of Children's Museums Conference
(12:10) - Path to Opening
(14:30) - Becoming a Destination Stop
(16:30) - Community Response So Far
(18:45) - Piggybacking Off Other New Pillars
(20:20) - UCM & ICAN Team
(21:25) - Personal Experience
(22:45) - Museum User Experience & Accommodations
(23:20) - Universal Design
(27:30) - Balancing Digital Distractions & Education Through Play
(29:45) - Why Megan Loves Living Here
(32:00) - Rapid Fire Five Questions



---
Megan & UCM Links:
Website: https://www.uticachildrensmuseum.org/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/uticachildrensmuseum
IG: https://www.instagram.com/uticakidsmuseum/
Email: [email protected]
Megan's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfraser/


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 130 - Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their Boilermaker experience and look ahead to this weekend's events.

---

Friday July 19th
• Ilion DooDah Parade (Ilion Days)
• CNY Irish Festival at MKJ Farms in Deansboro

Saturday July 20th
• Utica Manacor Bavarian Festival (Marcy)
• Herkimer Diamond Gem Show

Sunday July 21st
• Rock Valley Brewing Pints For Paws
• Herkimer Diamond Gem Show

---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.

Episode 128: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Marianne Hagadorn, Director of Development for the local chapter of the American Heart Association.


Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(1:15) - Show Start & Background
(3:15) - Local Impact
(4:45) - Checking Your Blood Pressure
(5:40) - Upcoming Events
(7:35) - CPR Training Efforts
(10:40) - Marianne's Role
(13:10) - Education & Prevention
(18:00) - Teaching Kids
(20:00) - Putting Your Health First
(23:00) - Go Red For Women
(25:30) - Tobacco & Vaping
(28:35) - Sitting Epidemic & Movement
(30:40) - Challenges In Fundraising & Misconceptions
(32:50) - Impactful Moments
(34:10) - Dealing With Stress
(37:00) - Our Community
(38:30) - Rapid Fire Questions Start
(44:00) - Connecting With Marianne & Heart Association

---
Marianne's Links:
AHA Website: https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/new-york
AHA FB: https://www.facebook.com/AHANewYork
AHA IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahanewyork
Marianne Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-hagadorn-65872555
Marianne IG: https://www.instagram.com/lilulo12
www.uticaheartrunwalk.com


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 127: On this week's Hey Neighbor we're joined by Josh "Graz" Graziadei. Josh is a photographer & videographer originally from Utica, NY before his recent move to Austin.

Show Notes:
(0:00) - Scott's Intro
(0:50) - Early Aspirations & College Experience
(2:45) - Starting in Creative Work
(4:20) - Getting Started in Business
(4:50) - Obstacles During the Start
(6:05) - When Did You Know Photo/Video Was Your Passion?
(6:40) - First Paid Gig
(7:30) - Relocating to Austin
(9:15) - Networking and Meeting People in New City
(9:55) - First SXSW
(10:15) - Media Credentials
(11:05) - Events & Clients
(11:45) - Dolphins Halftime Show
(13:30) - Pirating Content
(15:40) - Living Out of a Suitcase
(17:30) - Ideal Clients & Target Market
(19:00) - What's Next?
(19:50) - Biggest Struggles?
(22:30) - Abundance Mindset
(23:45) - Rapid Fire Questions
(25:35) - Connecting With Josh


---
Josh's Links:
FB: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.carlo.58
IG: https://www.instagram.com/josh.graz


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315/
Scott's FB - https://www.facebook.com/scott.grates.1
Scott's Website -  https://www.scottgrates.com
Scott's Upcoming Book - https://www.referralsdonerightbook.com/

Episode 126 - It's Boilermaker Week in Utica, NY! Listen as Scott and Kelly recap their week and look ahead to one of the best weekends of the year in the 315.

---
Tuesday July 9th
• Live Music at Frankfort Free Library 

Thursday July 11th
• Music in Arc Park - 6:00 PM

Friday July 12th
• Utica Zoo Mobile at Knights of Columbus in Ilion - 1:00 PM

Saturday July 13th
• West Canada Float Trip - 10:00 AM
• Outdoor Movie Night at Fat Cats Herkimer - 9:00 PM

Sunday July 14th
• Boilermaker Sunday


---
Love Living Local Links:
Podcast Email - [email protected]
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lovelivinglocal315
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lovelivinglocal315
Scott's Website - https://www.scottgrates.com
Essential F-Words Website -  https://www.essentialfwords.com


---
The Love Living Local Podcast is shining a spotlight on the people, places, & events that make Central NY an amazing place to live.