Spreading The Word

Ever look around and feel like your life doesn't fit anymore?

In this episode we sit down with Tamara Jercha, founder of All-Ways Designs Life Coaching & Meditation Training.

Tamara works with people who feel overwhelmed by change. A new job. A lost job. A season that ended before you were ready. She's been through plenty of transitions herself, so she knows how lost you can feel when clarity and confidence go missing at the same time.

We talk about how coaching and simple meditation tools can help you get calm, trust yourself again, and move forward on purpose.

If you're in the middle of a change right now, this one's for you. If you know someone who is, send it their way.

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In this episode we sit down with Dave Mays, Jr. from United Way Northwest Indiana.

If you live in the Region, United Way has probably touched your life and you didn't even know it. Dave breaks down what they actually do, who they serve, and how the work gets done.

We talk about the real needs families are facing right now. We talk about what it takes to move someone from just getting by to standing on their own. And we talk about where people like you fit in.

You don't need a big check or a big title to make a difference. Sometimes it's an hour of your time. Sometimes it's knowing who to call.

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Learn more: unitedwaynwi.org

On this episode of Spreading the Word join us as we learn how Jeffrey Perz got started with Exceptional Equestrians and how they're working to create safe space horseback riding experiences for special needs children and young adults.

Find them on Facebook:

@eeunwi

Visit their Website:

eeunwi.org

In our very first episode of Spreading the Word: A Merrillville Rotary Podcast, we sit down with Club President Steve Handel to answer the question at the heart of everything we do: What is Rotary?
This conversation explores Rotary’s global legacy, its local impact in Merrillville, and why service‑minded people continue to join this movement more than a century after it began.

• Rotary was founded in 1905 in Chicago by attorney Paul Harris, who envisioned a professional network built on fellowship and service.
• What began as a small circle of friends quickly grew into an international organization committed to solving real problems—clean water, education, peacebuilding, and community development.
• Today, Rotary includes 1.4 million members across more than 46,000 clubs worldwide, all united by the motto “Service Above Self.”

President Handel shares how Rotary empowers everyday people to create extraordinary change.
Listeners will hear:

• How Rotary builds lifelong friendships rooted in purpose.
• The impact of local projects—from youth programs to community partnerships.
• Opportunities for leadership, networking, and hands‑on service.
• Why joining Rotary is one of the most meaningful ways to invest in your community.

Stay connected with the Merrillville Rotary community:

• Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerrillvilleRotaryClub
• Email us: If you’d like to be a guest on a future episode or share your Rotary story, reach out at [email protected]