STRIVECast

In this week's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Kara Wooldrik of Portland Trails! The gang learns about how the 70+ miles of trails throughout Greater Portland are creating healthier communities and helping to connect people with places. Thanks for joining us, Kara! Also in this episode, Noel shares a poem about Romeo and Juliet (and bread), Jeff answers a listener's question about pizza toppings, and we play a round of Susie's Q's that's all about marshmallows! Happy Listening!

In this week's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang interviews Kate Vickery, CEO of Make A Wish Maine! The team learns about all of the great work Make A Wish does across the state. Thanks for joining us, Kate. It was so nice to meet you! Also in this episode, Noel shares a poem about the Yellow Brick Road, Jeff answers a listener's question deli meats and microwave meals, and we play a round of Susie's Q's that is all about pigs! Happy Listening!

In this week's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang interviews Olivia Loneman, the Education Program Manager for Planned Parenthood of Northern New England. The team learns all about the educational work that Planned Parenthood does across the state (and NH and VT). Thanks for joining us, Olivia! Also in this episode, Noel shares an interesting poem (with an even more interesting title!), Jeff answers a listener's question about fun jobs, and we play a round of Susie's Q's that is all about black cats! Happy Listening!

In this weeks episode of the STRIVECast, the gang interviews Justin Strasburger the Executive Director of Full Plates, Full Potential. Learn about the work they are doing in Maine! Noel puts a new twist on an older favorite theme song, Jeff picks a new celebrity member of the team, and Susie's Qs are all about T.P.!!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast we interview Daniel Ungier, Vice President of Guest Experience and Education at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens! Daniel tells us all about the gardens including a really cool special exhibit that is there this year! Thanks for joining us, Daniel! We've also got a poem about a STRIVE Rocks "rock" from Noel, a question about the Olympics for Jeff, and an otter themed Susie's Q's! We also welcomed our friend Jon for his special monthly segment (this month he tells us about whales)! Hope you all enjoy!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview our very own Maggie Bohrmann – our Community Services Program Manager here at PSL/STRIVE! Maggie tells us all about her role and the exciting happenings here in our day program. Thanks for joining us Maggie! We've also got a poem about photos from Noel, a question about nicknames for Jeff, and an Olivia-themed Susie's Q's – as it's Olivia's last episode today! Hope you all enjoy!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with Will Groves, House Manager at the Ronald McDonald House here in Portland! Will tells us all about the important opportunity that the house provides for so many Maine families, and lots more. Thanks to Will for joining us! Stick around for a frog-themed Susie's Q's, a question about meals for Ask Jeff, and another thought-provoking poem from our pal Noel. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff, Noel, and the gang sit down with Annika Schmidt, the Marketing Manager at Garbage to Garden! Annika tell us all about the important work they do in the composting world here in Maine, and in Massachusetts as well. Thanks so much to Annika for joining us! Stick around for a #NationalFrenchFryDay – themed round of Susie's Q's, a poem about Simon Says from Noel, and a fast-food question for the Ask Jeff segment. Thanks so much for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel chat with Nick Whiston, Program Director at The Telling Room! Nick tells us all about his role there and the important work they do in our community, and across Maine. Thanks to Nick for joining us! Stick around for a hurricane-themed Susie's Q's, a question about county fairs for Jeff, and of course, another original poem from "NPT Homie G." Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Todd Lapointe- an optician with VIP Eyes here in Portland! Todd and Susie are old time pals – and he tells our whole team about his work at Good Eye Maine, and all the good they do for the community. Thanks for joining us, Todd! Stick around for a bicycle-themed Susie's Q's, a question about a million bucks for Ask Jeff, and a poem about Muppets from Noel! Bonus content – be sure to tune in and find out what Muppet Noel thinks each team member would be! Happy listening!