This week I interviewed a volunteer for Porchfest, Susan Williams, who shares what she loves about SOMA, music, and our wonderful community. Porchfest happens on Sunday, September 2nd from 1-5 pm and features 50 bands and musicians on 35 Hilton Neighborhood porches in Maplewood! Come out and enjoy the music!

Inspirational interview with the awesome band, Jane Lee Hooker - loved chatting with them about music, collaboration and inspiring young people!

Join Danielle Perrotta to hear and interview with Marry the Sea -an incredible local band that played at Maplewoodstock this summer! Danielle also gets personal and talks about depression and anxiety. Check out the latest episode and remember to subscribe and review the show wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts!

This week I share a Maplewoodstock interview I had with Whitney J. Jackson, a phenomenal performer and artist. We talked about her growth as an artist and purpose in life. Special thanks to my guest co-host, Coobie Darcelin!

This week’s interview with the founders of Take the Cake was illuminating and inspiring! Janine and Laura are providing Birthday parties for kids who would not be able to have one. The volunteers and support they have gathered is a testament to their creativity and love for children. This episode is very special and I hope you enjoy!

This week I interviewed Coach Lisa Morgan, a CHS alum, who is running amazing track camps for the youth in our towns and neighboring areas. She talks about her LOVE of running and how proud she is of the runners she has worked with and how she fosters the love of running in young people today!

We are talking abiut the unseen challenge of hunger and innovative ways that MEMD NJ is supporting 17 interfaith pantries in Essex County, NJ. Learn how YOU can help!

Maplewoodstock is HERE in Maplewood NJ this weekend, July 14-15th! I chat with band members of Amish Internet in this episode and learn so much about the pizza parlors in SOMA and how inspired they are by their musical peers.

Where can you find great comedy in SOMA NJ? Check out my interview with Molly and Abby, performers and producers of the Chuckle Patch - a comedy show in Maplewood, NJ. Later in the show, I share events I am looking forward to in SOMA this summer!

Check out the new podcast, SIP in SOMA