STRIVECast

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down and chats about all things STRIVE Rocks 2021! Our biggest fundraising event of the year is happening May 7th at 8pm – and you do NOT want to miss out on all of the fun! Head over to www.striverocks.org for all of the details! This week we're joined again by our friend Jon Keely, for another awesome round of "Fun Facts with Jon!" This week Jon teaches us all about pandas, we learn about laughter in Susie's Q's, and lots more! Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Daniel Westhoven from Greely High School. Daniel tells us about his role at the high school as well as the community organization, C3, which he is a part of. For more information about C3, you can visit their website at www.mainec3.com! Thanks so much to Daniel for joining us and for all of the work he does to help students in our community! Later in the show, stick around for an Ask Jeff question that made us all think, a food themed round of "Susie's Q's," and an interesting poem during "Noeltry"! Also, a big thank you to Kelly's Beach Houses in Old Orchard Beach for sponsoring this episode! Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel interview Quincy Hentzel, CEO of the Portland Regional Chamber of Commerce! Quincy tells us all about the important role the Chamber plays in our community, and what she's looking forward to in 2021. Thanks so much to Quincy for joining us! Later in the show, stick around for a question about eyeballs in "Ask Jeff," an April-fools themed round of "Susie's Q's," and a Shakespearean influence on Noel's poem of the week. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Jason Beattie, Training Manager at World Gym! Jason chats all about personal fitness, nutrition, his favorite parts of his job… which includes being the personal trainer to Mr. Noel himself! Thanks so much to Jason for joining us. Later in the show, stick around for a sleep-themed round of "Susie's Q's," a poem about a magazine from Noel, and hear what Jeff and the gang would do with 10 million bucks! Thanks, as always, for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Lee Urban! Lee is a local musician (among many other things) here in the Portland area, and has started an organization called Ukulele's Heal The World – where he teaches ukulele lessons all over our area – including here at STRIVE a few years ago! Thanks so much to Lee for joining us. Stick around for a St. Patrick's themed round of "Susie's Q's," a poem about vision by Noel, and of course, another question for Jeff on the weekly "Ask Jeff" segment. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with News Anchor Meghan Torjussen from WMTW! Meghan tells us all about how she got into journalism, some of her favorite stories that she's covered, and more. Thanks so much to Meghan for joining us! Stick around for a popcorn-themed round of "Susie's Q's," some serious business talk during "Ask Jeff," and of course, another great poem in our "Noeltry" segment. Happy listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, the gang sits down with Chief Meteorologist Todd Gutner of News Center Maine! Todd is also a co-host of the Blake Show with Kelly and Todd over on Coast 93.1! Todd tells us all about his job in weather, his favorite parts of working in TV and radio, and much more. Thanks so much to Todd for joining us! Today we're excited to bring you a brand new segment – Fun Facts with Jon Keely! We introduce a new STRIVECast member to the show today, Jon, who will join us once a month for some fun trivia! Stick around for a penguin-themed "Susie's Q's," a poem about a pie from Noel, and of course, our weekly "Ask Jeff" segment. Thanks for listening, and happy #PodcastTuesday!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we sit down with President and Founder of Zootility, Nate Barr! Nate tells us all about the awesome tools that they make right here in Portland Maine! You can check them out at the Zootility.com. Thank you so much to Nate for joining us! Stick around for a weather themed episode of Susie's W's,, a question about spring time for Jeff, and as always another great poem by Noel. Thanks for listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, we interview Wendy Forkas of Community Catalyst, in California! STRIVE and Community Catalyst have recently launched a brand-new partnership where many of their program participants will become our students in our STRIVE WorldWIDE program! Thanks so much to Wendy for joining us. Stay tuned for a President's Day-themed "Susie's Q's," and lots more fun where that came from. Happy listening!

On today's episode of the #STRIVECast, Jeff and Noel sit down with Rebecca Williams of Best Buddies Maine- a new program in our area! Rebecca tells us all about Best Buddies, what they do, and their new Citizen's Program. Listen in for information on how to join in on their activities! Thanks for joining us, Rebecca! The team also plays a Valentine's Day themed Susie Q's, hears an interesting poem during Noeltry, and chines In on a question about friendship during Ask Jeff! Thanks for listening! #podcast