Mustang Mentality

Mustang Mentality

By Anthony ChristopherSociety & Culture
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Mustang Mentality episodes

  • JEM MedSpa: Co-Owners Dr. Gus Galante & Jeanine Graham

    Last week I had the pleasure and glowing experience of sitting down with two of the three Co-Owners of one of Munsters bright new businesses JEM MedSpa.

    What exactly is a MedSpa? Well that's where our conversation begins. It was enlightening to find out how many services and experiences are offered at this true JEM in the middle of Centennial Village.

    If you are unaware this is the third location for them so of course we discuss what it's like doing business in Munster compared to other communities(Orland Park, Elmhurst).

    Being a Munster native Dr. Galante is looking forward to growing communication and cooperation between Town, Chamber and Businesses so this made for a perfect episode of Mustang Mentality.

    As you know that's what this is all about-

    Fostering understanding through the easy and the hard conversations, building upon the community but not being naive to needed improvements.

    47 min
  • Paul Nelson

    Hall Monitor, Activist, WUM Overlord, Environmentalist, who exactly is Paul Nelson?

    Learn the background on how Paul starting Munster Safe Neighborhoods with the help of some friends and how it evolved (or devolved depending on who you ask) into the different pages you see and hear about today.

    Dedicating your free time and energy in creating and sustaining useful tools for the community most often go unnoticed; but in Paul's case, doing these things has shined a spotlight to some and a target for others onto his name and his personal life.

    We wrap up with information about Munster Earth day events and a new "Everything Munster Calendar" called- Munster Life.


    1 hr 31 min
  • Local Developers and Owners of Munster Anytime Fitness Mo and Feras Musleh
    Get to know The Musleh brothers. This dynamic duo has taken NWI by storm with multiple Anytime Fitness locations as well as their new project “Basecamp” located in Schererville with more on the way. In recent years they have also upped the game by developing and managing the properties those businesses are anchored at giving them a unique experience of tenant and landlord.
    45 min
  • Munster VIPS- The DeMarios

    The more I dig to find what makes Munster tick it becomes more and more apparent its the level of community members dedicating their time and energy to volunteer.

    What does it mean to Volunteer? Well Webster would say- "Volunteering is the act of rendering selfless service to a cause, oftentimes for free and without coercion. It is about giving time to a good cause, specifically to help an organization, your community or an individual you are not related to."

    On this episode you get to find out what it means to Volunteer from one of Munsters most actively involved families, The DeMarios.

    You have probably seen them around in Munster VIPS vehicles helping direct traffic, conducting wellness checks and much more that you can hear about on this episode.

    I would like to thank Brian and Dawn along with all of our other VIPS and community volunteers for their time and passion in making Munster as great as it is today.

    "VIPS provide great assistance and support for our police department in a variety of ways: working in Records, directing traffic, providing funeral escorts, waiting for vehicle tows, performing vacation checks, and by actively patrolling the neighborhoods and business districts as extra eyes and ears for the police department. VIPS wear uniforms and patrol in specially-marked vehicles but are not armed.

    For more information about the VIPS Program, please contact Lt. Dan Broelmann at [email protected] or Sgt. Michael Silsby at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!"

    31 min
  • Pastor Jim Hollendoner of Munster Church

    A Lenten bonus episode before we reach Holy week.

    In this episode we start off in the Sanctuary of Munster's oldest Church with me telling the Pastor I don't really have a Religion, now that's not to say I don't have faith. But as far as Religion goes my status is the same as my political one- Independent.

    Now some Church leaders may have been offended or dismissive but Pastor Jim was not only accepting he was embraseve of this start to our open conversation. Which shows me a lot about his character and what Munster Church is all about- as their slogan goes "Loving God, Loving People"

    A person like Pastor Jim is such an asset to our community and I have really enjoyed the chance to get to know him more . Through our conversation I got to know who and what inspired his journey to where he is now. His vision and where Munster Church would like to be in the future.

    We touch on the role of a Church in a community to not only the parishioners but to all residents.

    Spoiler/Warning: There are 2 very profound "S" words in this episode- Scars and you already know the other one...Signs.



    1 hr 51 min
  • Dan Straka “The Sweet Tooth”, Secretary -Lake County Young Republicans.
    Come get the inside scoop on how “The Sweet Tooth” found its way to its home on Ridge Road. Hear what business owners would like to see happen on Ridge Road from actual business owners on Ridge Road. Spoiler alert this episode talks about signage …a Jelly Belly sign to be exact. Plus we wrap it up with how you can get involved and join Dan and other “young” (under 40) Republicans in the area.
    1 hr 41 min
  • Democratic Vice Chair Ryan Dean

    A Fiscally Conservative Independent and a Progressive Democrat walk into a bar… There are probably a ton of bad jokes in there but this conversation isn’t one. -This episode is a perfect example of community members who may not always see eye to eye coming together and looking towards the future.

    Ryan and I got lost in conversation for 2hrs
    simply talking about life and politics (inside and outside of Munster) with
    little mention of the past election, which we are in agreeance that we as a town need to move on from.
    -One thing you will hear repeatedly is accountability and Ryan is fully aware I am going to be a thorn for leaders on both sides as I said in this episode and hold him and others accountable for not only their actions but their comments and engagement with negativity.
    -I call upon leadership from both parties to now come together and move forward, and to denounce the bitter and rude commentary when they see it.
    I call upon all of us to simply keep the conversations going, and to get involved.
    Go join Ryan for “Drinks with Dems”, go join Republican gatherings and get to know people on a personal level.
    -Than you to my guest for helping me show two people who don’t always agree can talk and talk…and talk- Hopefully this serves as an example of
    what’s possible and a stepping stone for the future.


    1 hr 55 min
  • Eads PTO
    An inside look into what a PTO is all about- We talk about what involvement looks like, the core purpose of the organization and everyone’s favorite event of the year- Carnival!! Thank you to Eads PTO President (Nicole Albright), Vice President (Katie Djuric), Treasurer (Liz Hoitsma), and Secretary (Alison Rio) for this quick and informative chat.
    28 min
  • Round Table 2
    This months recap of our previous speakers and a peek at what’s upcoming! The round table discussions are open at anyone that would like to attend. It gives an opportunity to raise questions, concerns and feedback with previous guests and have input on what you would like to see from the show in the future. Thank you to all that attended!
    1 hr 34 min
  • Candice Payne
    Without criticism there is no progress and without progress there is no life.
    No one can deny Munster being a desirable place to live whether it’s because you want to be close to Chicago without those pesky IL taxes or if you came here to raise a family in the award-winning schools. We have great parks, lots of activates and excellent community engagement with our Police Department, these are all things that have so far been a focus of Mustang Mentality.
    All of that considered to say we cannot improve in certain areas would be a delusion.
    My guest this week is here to shed light on a topic that while uncomfortable to some is an everyday reality for others- Race issues in Munster.
    I had several people tell me to tread lightly and think twice before opening myself to conversations of this magnitude because it will draw criticism.
    That’s the purpose of this whole show, provide the community with new insights, give a voice to those who have felt unheard and dismissed which I can assure you is a feeling shared by more than just one race or group of people in town.
    We need to be able to listen to others at length before passing judgment we then can not only look inward but outward on how we can contribute to making Munster better than it already is.
    I admire and respect Candice for speaking openly with me for this episode and her willingness to take the heat for being the voice for so many as she normally does when posting about these issues publicly.
    While progress is being seen (Most recently the school classroom doors being decorated for Black History Month) and is appreciated there is still room for growth. We need to be more willing to come together and listen to each other’s experiences and ideas. We are all Munster.
    1 hr 54 min

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